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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/13/77PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1977 7:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order at 7~:30 P.M. by Chairman Stoffel. Members Present: Stoffel, Gergen, Terrell, Murray, Fischer, Wendler, Johnson and Kramer Member Absent: Groth Commissioner Kramer indicated that the minutes omitted the discussion of modifying the C-1 zoning ordinance to allow second floor apartments as a permitted use. Moved by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Weldler to approve the Minutes as amended. 8 Ayes - 0 Nayes. The public Hearing was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Stoffel. The Planning Director referred to the Notice of Public Hearing, which was published twice in the legal newspaper, and the Certificate of Mailing. The Planning Director informed the Commission that no information has been provided regarding the proposed elevations and as a result, the staff recommends that the Public Hearing be continued to the June 27, 1977 meeting. Moved by Commissioner Wendler, seconded by Commissioner Johnson to continue the Public Hearing until June 27, 1977. 8 Ayes - 0 Nayes. The petitioner requests a variance of one foot from the zoning ordinances 4 foot setback requirements for a garage. At the present time the only access to the property is from Sibley Street. Since garages are viewed as a necessity, and the only place that it is possible to construct a garage is in a location suggested by Isobel Carsten, the variance seemed justified. Moved by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Murray to grant a one foot variance for the construction of a garage three feet from the property line subject to a verification of the property line with a survey. 8 Ayes - 0 Nayes. Mr. Wes Franzmeier has submitted an application for a home occupation permit to allow the use of his home as a real estate office. The business involves Mr. Wes Franzmeier and his mother, both residents of 2410 Southview Court. The item was referred to the Kramer Committee by Chairman Stoffel. APROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC HFARING - PRELIMINARY PLAT - INDUSTRIAL BUILDERS VARIANCE - C. ISOBEL CARSTEN - 1408 SIBLEY STREET HOME OCCUPATION - WES FRANZMEIER - 2410 SOUTHVIEW COURT · Planning Commission Minutes (Continued) -2- June 13, 1977 Mr, Kieffer asked for a variance from the City's zoning ordinance to allow the construction of an attached garage two feet from the property line. Mr. Kieffer felt that such a variance would allow him to keep his home more in line with the home to the north of him. Mr. Kieffer indicated that he was not sure of the exact variance because his plans had not been finalized. VARIANCE - ALLEN KIEFFER - 2420 SOUTHVIEW COURT Moved by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Murray to refer the Kieffer variance request back to a comittee until plans are finalized. 8 Ayes - 0 Nayes. The petitioner has submitted plans to add into their existing single family home to accomodate a nursery school. Within an R-1 district, day care centers (nursery school is equivalent), are a special use. SPECIAL USE PERMIT - JAMES AND KATHLEEN TANNER - 1331 W. 17th Moved by Commissioner Wendler, seconded by Commissioner Fischer to call a Public Hearing for June 27, 1977. 8 Ayes - 0 Nayes. Chairman Stoffel referred this matter to the Wendler Committee. Mid Continent Development Company has submitted a preliminary plat entitled 'Whispering Oaks 3rd Addition'. The plat involves 28 townhouse units on 8.382 acres for a density of 5.73 units per acre. PRELIMINARY PLAT MID CONTINENT CORP. Moved by Commissioner Kramer, seconded by Commissioner Terrell to schedule a Public Hearing For June 27, 1977. 8 Ayes - 0 Nayes. Judge Electric Company has plans for building a warehouse and retail facility. At the present time the property is zoned R - 2 and the petitioner requests that the property be rezoned to C - 3. ZONING AMENDMENT (REZONING) JUDGE ELEC. SOUTH 23RD STREET The item was referred to the Fischer Committee by Chairman Stoffet. Commissioner Fischer indicated that he felt that it would be inappropriate to investigate only the request by Judge Electric Company, but rather the Committee should investigate some broader issues, such as the desirability of C - 3 as the commercial zone in this area. The planning Commission agreed that Commissioner Fischer should broaden the Committee's investigation as he saw fit. Moved by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Wendler to call a Public Hearing for July 11, 1977. 8 Ayes - 0 Nayes. Planning Commission Minutes -3- June 13, 1977 (Continued) The Schumacher's own property along Hwy 55 and have requested that the City include their property in that being considered for rezoning from R-3 to a C-3 zone. Chairman Stoffel referred the item to the Kramer Co~ittee. Moved by Con~issioner Wendler, seconded by Commissioner Murray to adjourn at 8:39 P.M. SCHUMACHER LETTER ADJOURNMENT