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Minutes for the MAPC meeting on January 14, 1997.
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MINUTES
METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COMMISSION
JANUARY 14, 1997 AT 7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Coleman, Damron, Gardner, Finley, Beadles, Pitts, Shaw and Phillips
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
Minutes of the December 10, 1996 meeting were approved as submitted.
#1 Adoption of the proposed Land Development Code as prepared by the RM Plan Group and recommended by the LDC Focus Group. The new Code will replace the existing zoning and subdivision ordinances adopted in 1958.
No discussion and no action was taken on this item. The floor was opened for discussion and no one came forth. The Land Use Consultant was unable to attend.
#2 Adoption of an ordinance to amend Section 14.08.02, known as the R-1 Residential District, authorizing private schools.
Mr. Pitts made a motion to approve with this wording, the last sentence under "Community Use", the following statement to be placed in the ordinance. The ordinance would read, "Community uses. Public parks, playgrounds and open spaces; churches, public schools and utility or governmental facilities." "Private, not for profit, 501(c)3 or 509(A), non-rehabilitative, non-therapeutic, non-vocational teaching institution, providing pre-school, kindergarten, primary and\or secondary education with the intent to providing a traditional education experience." Ms. Shaw seconded, 8 voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST APPROVED.
#3 The Midwest Institute, Inc. requested approval of plans to establish a Therapeutic Group Home at 1101 Dupwe Drive in a R-2 zoning district.
One hundred fifty or so people from both neighborhoods attended and several spoke against the proposal.
Ms. Shaw moved to table Items 3 and 4, stating lack of information and no representative of the items being present. Dr. Beadles seconded the motion, 8 voted aye, 0 no, REQUEST TABLED.
#4 The Midwest Institute, Inc. requested approval of plans to establish a Therapeutic Group Home at 4703 John Cones Plac...
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