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Planning commission recommends approval of Oakdale zoning code amendments
Summary
Oakdale planning staff proposed amendments to Chapter 25 that would remove townhomes and courtyard cottages from the R2 district, allow light manufacturing in B2 with higher design standards, and clarify conditional-use criteria for oversized accessory structures; the commission voted to recommend approval after a public hearing.
Planning staff presented a package of amendments to Chapter 25 of the Oakdale zoning code and the planning commission voted to recommend approval on voice votes.
Staff planner Max said the updates are intended to clarify implementation issues identified since the comprehensive zoning update took effect and to adjust some use permissions to reflect market conditions. "Staff has determined that the proposed ordinance amendments are appropriate and consistent with the city's comprehensive plan. Staff is recommending approval of ordinance amendments to chapter 25 zoning," Max said.
Key changes described by staff include removing town homes and courtyard cottages from the R2 residential district to create a clearer transition to higher-density zones; allowing light manufacturing as a principal use in the B2 business campus district but with higher design standards (class one materials and stricter finishes) to distinguish it from the B3 light industrial district; and restoring specific review criteria and new quantitative standards for oversized accessory structures: a maximum accessory structure size of 1,500 square feet when approved through a conditional use permit, a maximum height of 25 feet, driveway requirements, and a limit of one oversized accessory structure per lot. Staff also noted minor corrections to map references, clarifications on side setbacks for accessory structures, and that electronic signage in nonresidential districts will require a conditional use permit.
During public comment, resident Mike Mansfield (7684 Still Waterway North) asked whether applications already submitted for conditional use permits would be affected. Staff replied that pending applications would be handled by the city council outside of this hearing. A commissioner asked whether the 1,000-square-foot reference and the 1,500-square-foot reference applied to separate allowances; staff clarified that a typical single-family garage may be built by right up to 1,000 square feet, while larger or additional garages would require a conditional use permit up to 1,500 square feet.
The commission moved, seconded and approved a recommendation to adopt the amendments as presented. The record shows the motion passed by voice vote; the minutes do not list a roll-call vote tally.
The commission's recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final action.
