(a) Powers and Functions. As amended by ordinance from time to time, the powers and functions of the Design Subcommittee for Development in Districts 6 and 8 with respect to administering this Code are as follows:
(1) Design review–development in Districts 6 and 8. Review plans for the design of buildings and other structures, for proposed major developments in Districts 6 and 8 and report its comments and recommendations to the Planning Commission relating to such plans' compliance with applicable design guidelines and requirements.
(b) Operations.
(1) Membership. The Design Subcommittee for Development in Districts 6 and 8 shall be comprised of one member and one alternate appointed by the Chair of the Planning Commission and two members and one alternate appointed by the Chair of the Architectural and Historic Board of Review.
(2) Meetings and rules.
A. The Design Subcommittee for Development in Districts 6 and 8 shall organize and adopt rules for the conduct of its own meetings in accordance with this Code.
B. All meetings of the Design Subcommittee for Development in Districts 6 and 8 shall be chaired by a member of the Planning Commission.
C. Meetings of the Design Subcommittee for Development in Districts 6 and 8 shall be held at the call of the Chair of the Planning Commission and at such other times as the subcommittee may determine.
D. The Community Development Director or his designee shall be available at all meetings of the Design Subcommittee for Development in Districts 6 and 8.
(3) Advice of consultant. When requested by official action of the Design Subcommittee for Development in Districts 6 and 8, the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to employ a qualified, licensed architect to consult with and assist the Design Subcommittee for Development in Districts 6 and 8 on any and all matters set forth in this Code. Such consultation and assistance shall be strictly advisory and the Design Subcommittee for Development in Districts 6 and 8 shall not be bound by the architect's recommendation or opinion.
(Ord. 16-57, § 1. Passed 12-20-16; Ord. 16-148 , § 3. Passed 2-21-17; Ord. 18-93. Passed 10-15-19.)