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Goodland Commission approves multiple zoning text amendments and rezone, tables accessory-dwelling definition; authorizes $29,970 transformer purchase
Summary
The commission adopted ordinances renaming the downtown district, amended residential zoning text for single- and multi-family districts, approved a rezoning at 16th and Caldwell/Grama, tabled an accessory-dwelling definition ordinance, and authorized buying a pad-mounted transformer for $29,970.
The Goodland City Commission on June 3 adopted several zoning text amendments, approved a rezoning request and authorized a public-power equipment purchase while tabling one ordinance for further clarification.
Staff introduced ordinance 17-70 to amend the R-1 (residential single-family) district to revert certain lot-size minimums (noting the 7,000-square-foot standard that existed before code changes in 2001), add design standards, establish new setbacks and update permitted and conditional uses. The planning commission had reviewed the draft and set it for public hearing; staff reported no public commenters at the hearing. Commissioner Redland moved to approve ordinance 17-70; the motion carried on roll-call.
The commission then approved ordinance 17-74, which applies similar text changes to the R-2 (residential multifamily) district, and ordinance 17-75, which renames the C-2 Central Business District throughout the code to DMU (Downtown Mixed Use District).
Staff requested tabling ordinance 17-76, which would adopt a definition for accessory dwelling units, in order to clarify language and certain definition items raised by community matters; the commission voted to table 17-76 to the next meeting.
On a separate land-use request, the commission approved ordinance 17-77 to rezone five lots at the corner of 16th and Grama/Caldwell from R-1 to C-1 to allow non-residential uses. Staff noted the owner transmission issues affecting deed transfer and that one anonymous caller had expressed concern about potential storage units but neither attended the hearing nor submitted written comments.
The commission also authorized a purchase to replace a pad-mounted transformer to serve a local business. Staff proposed buying the unit from Midwest for $29,970 to improve safety and reliability; the commission approved the purchase by motion and roll-call vote. Commissioners asked about repurposing the transformer if the business did not reopen and were told it could be moved to another location.
All formal motions taken at this meeting were approved by roll call. The accessory-dwelling-unit ordinance will return at a future meeting with clarified language.
