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City Council Meeting Minutes November 6, 2017 Page 12 of 17 Mayor Muckle opened the public hearing. Planner Ritchie stated the proposed ordinance amends Title 16 and Title 17 regarding subdivision applications, modifications and approval processes. City Council included in the 2017 Work Plan a review of the procedure for allowing zoning variances that are part of subdivision requests. Council discussed this at a study session in May and the Planning Commission held public hearings in August and September. The revisions include: Minor Miscellaneous Amendments Revise the definitions for "Lot" and "Street" in Title 16 and Title 17 in order to prohibit lots fronting an alley. Revise the minimum number of copies for preliminary and final plat submittals. Revise the notification distance from 300 feet to 500 feet for minor subdivisions in one section for consistency. A previous code amendment changed this to 500 feet in the remaining sections of the code. Replace the term "variance" with "modification" for consistency throughout Title 16. Modifications — Section 16.24 • Sec. 16.24.010 — Modifications sets forth the means of review by Planning Commission and City Council. It also includes language regarding the public good, keeping the intent of Title 16 and Title 17, and meeting the intent of the Comp Plan. Sec. 16.24.020 — Modification procedure requires that modification requests are reviewed as part of the subdivision application and not as a separate process, and not eligible for review by the BOA. Sec. 16.24.030 — Modification review criteria • If accompanied by a PUD • If not accompanied by a PUD Planner Ritchie noted there was more detail on those modifications in the packet and she could review with Council if they wished. Staff recommends approval. Public Comments — None. Mayor Muckle asked if this would not allow new dwelling units. Planner Ritchie noted 39