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February 13, 2018 Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The General Registrar/Director of Elections will notify voters by mail of the new precinct location in a timely manner and will advertise the change in the local newspaper. Motion by Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE FORMALLY CHANGING THE NAME OF VOTING PRECINCT 14 TO “BRIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL”. Ayes: Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Smith, Whitaker, Rowe Nays: None 18 - 73 - Adoption of a resolution directing City staff to prepare a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance to increase the minimum size requirements for new residential lots for the purpose of ensuring that the lots are compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. Background:  Effective May 1, 2010 City Council adopted a new Zoning Ordinance that consolidated 13 residential zoning districts into 4 districts and substantially reduced the minimum lot size requirements for new residential development throughout the City.  As a result of the reduced lot sizes, infill development is now occurring that is negatively impacting the City’s residential neighborhoods. Specifically, existing lots are being acquired and subdivided to permit the construction of multiple new homes on lots that are substantially smaller than the surrounding properties. This activity is incompatible with the existing character of the affected neighborhoods.  At the January 23, 2018 City Council Work Session, Council members expressed concern about the impact of this infill development on neighborhoods. Discussion:  Under the current project to substantially amend the Zoning Ordinance, which is anticipated to be completed in the next twelve months, an in depth analysis is being conducted to establish lot requirements that are consistent with current development patterns.  In the interim, the infill development lot size issue can be addressed by amending the Zoning Ordinance to increase minimum size requirements for new residential lots.  In accordance with state and City code, the proposed Resolution formally directs staff to commence the process of preparing the proposed amendment for consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council. Financial impact:  No financial impact. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the resolution. Next Steps Following Council Action:  Staff will draft a proposed amendment creating a short term “residential lot size patch” to address the infill development issue until the substantial amendment of the Zoning Ordinance is completed and adopted. 1. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, P. O. Box 50141, spoke in support of this item but cautioned there may be ramifications from changes made by City Council pertaining to “Mother- in-Law” apartments. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Clark, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: