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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/22/77PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY~ AUGUST 22~ 1977 The Meeting was called to order at 7:32 P.M. Members present: Stoffel, Gergen, Terrell, and Groth. Members Absent: Murry, Fischer by Chairman Sto£fel Johnson, Wendler, Kramer Moved by Commissioner Gergen, seconded by Commissioner Wendler to approve the minutes of August 8, 1977 7 Ayes 0 Nayes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Stoffel opened the Public Hearing at 7:34 P.M. The Planning Director indicated that in the file was the ~otice of Public Hearing, Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing, thus, the Public Hearing was properly called. After all people were afforded an opportunity to be heard, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:38 P.M. by Chairman Stoffel. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING AMENDMENT - L.H. MEYERS JR. WEST 23RD STREET The Planning Director explained to the Planning Commission that the request involved not only the rezoning, but the replatting of the property on W. 23rd. St. It was suggested that the Planning Commission schedule a Public Hearing on the Preliminary plat for their next meeting. Moved by Commissioner Wendler, seconded by Commissioner Johnson to rezone the petitioned property from R-3 to R-1. 7 Ayes 0 Nayes. Moved by Commissioner Wendler, seconded by Commissioner Johnson to schedule a Public Hearing for September 12th 1977 at 7:30 P.M. on the Preliminary Plat. 7 Ayes 0 Nayes. Commissioner Kramer gave the committee report and suggested that the Planning Commission that a variance be granted for the construction of the fire place. Some Commission members expressed concern about! a proximity of the chimney to the neighbors second floor window. VARIANCE - WILLIAM COLLINS 317 W. 3RD. ST. Plam~ing C~ssion Minutes August 22, 1977 Page 2, Chairman Stoffel suggested that the item be tabled to allow an opportunity to talk with the Fire Marshall and Building Inspector. Moved by Commissioner Gergen, seconded by Commissioner Groth to grant a variance for the construction of a fireplace. 4 Ayes Stoffel abstained, Wendler and Johnson Nay. The Planning Director indicated that the FINAL PLAT - INDUSTRIAL final plat conforms with the preliminary BUILDERS - 999 WESTVIEW DRIVE plat and a recommended approval. Moved by Commissioner Wendler, seconded by Commissioner Terrel to approve the final plat for Industrial Builders located at 999 Westview Drive. 7 Ayes 0 Nayes The request for a variance and site plan VARIANCE AND SITE PLAN REVIEW review by Industrial Builders was before INDUSTRIAL BUILDERS (RED OWL the Planning Commission in May of 1977. EXPANSION - MIDTOWN SHOPPING At that time,the Commission gave conceptual CENTER) approval to allow the construction of some loading docks on the west side of the shopping center and a variance for the construction of a new parking lot five feet rather than the required ten feet from a property line. The revised proposal nowhas one additional loading dock and the parking lot with a 0 setback rather than the five foot setback. Concern was expressed about the additional loading dock and the fact that it was not designed for angle parking like the other three facilities. Mr. Swanson assured the Planning Commission members that there will be no trucks back- ing up to the facility and in fact, it was basically an entry way into the building and not a loading dock. Moved by Commissioner Groth, seconded by Commissioner Wendler to approve the variances and site plan subject to theedeveloper submitting a revised plan showing a surmountable curb on the east side of Eddy Street, Mr. Swanson and the Planning Director meeting with the neighbor west of the parking lot to decide on an appropriate fence, the new Red Owl sign conforming to the City Sign Ordinance, and the driveway onto Eddy Street being twnety-four feet wide. 7 Ayes 0 Nayes. Planning Commission Minutes August 22, 1977 Page 3 Chairman Stoffel referred the request for a Home Occupation Permit to the Fischer Committee. HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT JAMES BZOSKIE 718 W. 3RD STREET The Planning Director explained that due to the limitation of time, as staff suggests that we not go through the lormal procedure of completely revising the five year Capital Improvements program, but rather update the list of Capital Improvements which should be scheduled for 1978. The Planning Director suggested that a complete review of the Capital Improvements program should take place every two years, ~ath~r than every year as it has occurred in the past In addition, the staff plans on submitting information about creating improvement districts in the City in the hopes that this will help the success ratio for pro- posed improvement projects and also puts the City in a better position to apply for a Community Development funds to assist in Capital Improvements. Additional information on the topic will be available at the next Planning Commission meeting. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM The Planning Director explained that Mr. BUILDING PERMIT REQUEST Patrick Carlone was attempting to obtain PATRICK CARLONE a building permit for property located at Pine and Highway #55. Mr. Carlone has asked to move a home onto the site which has problems with drainage, utility connections and access. Because of the difficulties with this request, the Planning Director asked that a committee be available for referral if it beccr~es necessary. Chairman Stoffel referred the matter to the Wendler Committee ir i~ibeccmes necessary to consult the Planning Commission. Moved by Commissioner Wendler, seconded by Commissioner Groth to adjourn at 8:53 P.M. 7 Ayes 0 Nayes ADJOURNMENT