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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/10/78PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY APRIL lO~ 1978 7:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order at 7:31 P.M. by Chairman Stoffel. Members Present: Commissioners Stoffel, Murry, Groth, Kramer, Wendler, Legler, Terrell and Gergen Members Absent: Commissioner Johnson Moved by Commissioner Legler, seconded by Commissioner Wendler to approve the minutes of the March 27, 1978 meeting. 8 ayes - 0 nayes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The zoning officer indicated that the problems regarding the driveway grade and building elevation had been addressed in a satisfactory manner, that the drive- way delineation had been improved by the addition of shoulders and landscaping in problem areas, and that it was likely that the North Frontage Road would be in- cluded in the 1978 construction program. Commissioner Wendler gave the Committee Report which stated that the committee had concerns of the drainage in the area and that those questions had been answered. SITE PLAN REVIEW, 1ST NATIONAL BANK DRIVE-IN FACILITY, PLEASANT DRIVE & HIGHWAY 55 Moved by Commissioner Wendler, seconded by Commissioner Legler to approve the site plan with the variance for the driveway entrance width. 8 ayes - 0 nayes. The Tanners propose to conduct a day pre- school operation at St. Philip's Lutheran Church. The Tanners had applied for an identical request in their home in June of last year, which was denied on the grounds that it would have a negative impact on neighborhood. The site proposed this time for this operation has a large parking facility, increased open space, and is located on an arterial street. SPECIAL USE PERMIT, DAY CARE CENTER IN AN R-1 ZONE, MR. & MRS. JAMES TANNER, WEST 15TH STREET ON PLEASANT DRIVE Moved by Commissioner Murry, seconded by Commissioner Wendler to schedule a public hearing for a special use permit on April 24, 1978. 8 ayes - 0 nayes. Planning Commission Minutes (Continued) -2- April 10, 1978 Commissioner Wendler E ve the Comm- ittee Report which identified the faot that the proposal would replace an ex- isting garage, was somewhat of a un±que situation, and reeommended approval. Some Commissioners questioned the need for a two car garage and drainage through adjacent properties. Mr. Terrell in- dicated that drainage would be north and south and on his property. Moved by Commissioner Murry, seconded by Commissioner Legler to approve the variance. 7 ayes - Terrell abstaining. Mrs. Junkman proposes to conduct a hair removal business at her home at 1000 West 1st Street. The property is owned by the Sisters of Charity, who have given their permission for the business. The zoning district is P-1. The Planning Commission discussed whether or not to refer the matter to a committee. Commissioner Gergen felt that is should be referred to a committee to research the nature of the business and that the petitioners should be re- quired to appear before the Planning Commission. Moved by Commissioner Kramer, seconded by Commissioner Wendler to approve the home occupation permit. 7 ayes - Gergen nay. The staff had reviewed the final plat, found it to be in accordance with the preliminary plat, and recommended approval subject to the surveyor in- dicating individual lot areas and total plat area on the City's copy of the final plat, the execution of a legal document regarding the jog in the right-of-way in utility easement, and the payment of park dedication and interceptor sewer fees. Moved by Commissioner Murry, seconded by Commissioner Groth to approve the final plat subject to the staff comments. 8 ayes - 0 nayes. VARIANCE SET BACKS FOR A GARAGE, 517 RAMSEY STREET, MILTON TERRELL HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT, HAIR REMOVAL SERVICE, 1000 WEST 1ST STREET, HOSPITAL PROPERTY, MRS. RAMONA JUNKMAN FINAL PLAT, VALLEY WEST ADDITION, WEST SIDE OF FARM STREET BETWEEN 1ST & 2ND STREET, ALOIS CONZEMIUS Planning Commission Minutes (Continued) -3- April 10, 1978 The zoning officer explained that the staff had not had time to review the site plan, but that the developer had requested that site plan be referred to a Planning Commission committee for study. Commissioner Groth, who is also a representative of Villa Development, gave a brief presentation explaining the characteristics of the site. Chairman Stoffel referred the matter to the Terrell Committee. Moved by Commissioner Wendler, seconded by Commissioner Legler to adjourn at 8:17 P.M. 8 ayes - 0 nayes. SITE PLAN REVIEW, RACQUET BALL FACILITY, VILLA DEV- ELOPMENT, llTH & PINE STREET ADJOURNMENT