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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA COMMUNICATION
AGENDA DATE:August 28, 2018
SUBJECT:

Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Allen Land Development Code by (1) Amending Section 4.20.2 "Schedule of Principal Uses" by adding "Massage Establishment"; (2) Amending Section 4.20.4 "Schedule of Principal Uses Central Business District" by adding "Massage Establishment"; (3) Amending Section 6.03.2 Relating to the Regulation of Private Clubs Regarding Outdoor Service of Alcoholic Beverages; (4) Amending Section 6.06 by Adding Section 6.06.16 Providing Supplemental Regulations for Massage Establishments; (5) Amending Sec. 7.03.2 Correcting the Reference to Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS); (6) Adding Sec. 7.05.6 Relating to Plan Requirements for the Installation of Irrigation Systems; (7) Amending Sec. 7.09.5 Relating to Signs in the Central Business District; (8) Amending the Caption of Sec. 7.03.3 and Adding Regulations for Refuse and Recycling Collection Enclosures; (9) Amending Sec. 8.11 Relating to Street Light Fees; and (10) Amending Appendix A by Amending the Definition of "Personal Service Business" and Adding a Definition for "Massage Establishment".

STAFF RESOURCE:

Lee Battle, Assistant Director of Community Development

BOARD / COMMISSION ACTION:

On August 7, 2018, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6 in favor (Commissioners Trahan, Platt, Jr., Orr, Autrey, Metevier, and Ogrizovich) and 0 opposed to recommend approval of the proposed amendments to the Allen Land Development Code.

ACTION PROPOSED:

Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Allen Land Development Code.




BACKGROUND

The Allen Land Development Code (ALDC) is periodically amended to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the code, address changing development trends and new technologies, and make changes necessary for compliance with state and federal laws.

 

The primary focus of the proposed amendments is to refine operational standards for two different business uses: massage establishments and private clubs. The proposed standards are consistent with and complementary to state regulations. Additionally, there are a number of minor amendments that are included within the proposed ordinance.

 

The proposed amendments have gone through a review and refinement process with participation from City attorneys.

 

On August 7, 2018, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request.

 

LEGAL NOTICES:

 

Newspaper Notice - Published July 19, 2018



STAFF RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends approval.


MOTION

I make a motion to adopt an Ordinance amending the Allen Land Development Code.



ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Ordinance
Draft Minutes from the August 7, 2018 P&Z Meeting