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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
JANUARY 5, 2012
The January 5, 2012 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair
Davis in the City Hall Council Chambers at 6:03 p.m.
Flag pledge and roll call of members:
Present: Chair Davis
Vice Chair Lillehei
Commissioner Boerschel
Commissioner Drotning
Commissioner Grenz
Commissioner Maguire
Ex- officio Fitzhenry
Absent None
Staff Present Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner;
and Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary.
ITEM 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
The December 15, 2011 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as
presented.
ITEM 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mr. Morey explained that the Planning Commission will not have the election of
officers until the first meeting in April. He indicated that the City Council recently
changed all committee member's terms to run from April to March, rather than
January to December.
ITEM 5. MIDSTATE RECLAMATION & TRUCKING (TABLED AT THE DECEMBER 15, 2011
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING)
Chair Davis opened the public hearing to consider the application of APPRO
Development representing Midstate Reclamation & Trucking for a Conditional Use
Permit to allow a solid masonry wall (fence) to be constructed on a property in the
I -2, General Industrial District, located at 21955 Grenada Avenue. The Recording
Secretary attested that the legal notice had been duly published in accordance with
State Statutes and City Code.
Jim Connelly, along with Jack Matasosky from APPRO Development, and Tom
Johnson, owner of Midstate Reclamation & Trucking were in attendance at tonight's
meeting. Mr. Connelly presented an overview of Midstate Reclamation &
Trucking's request. He stated that Midstate Reclamation and Trucking requested
their agenda item be tabled at the last Planning Commission meeting because they
needed a better understanding of their options for enclosing their outdoor storage
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area on the south side of the property. Mr. Connelly indicated that tonight they are
requesting approval of their plans showing the solid wall (fence) in compliance
with current ordinance requirements. Ultimately, they would like the City to
consider amending the Zoning Ordinance to allow a reduced setback for solid walls
(fences) and outdoor storage abutting public streets.
Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. Dempsey
stated that Midstate Reclamation & Trucking is requesting approval to construct a
wall along the north and west property lines in compliance with the Zoning
Ordinance requirements. He indicated that the applicant's preferred design for a
future wall or fence along the south boundary would require an amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance, which would have to be discussed at a future Planning
Commission meeting.
Mr. Dempsey stated that Planning and Engineering Department staff recommend
approval of the conditional use permit, subject to the 5 stipulations listed in the
December 22, 2011 planning report.
Chair Davis opened the hearing to the public for comment.
There were no comments from the audience.
12.01 Motion was made and seconded to close the public hearing at 6:09 p.m.
Ayes: Boerschel, Lillehei, Davis, Maguire, Grenz, Drotning.
Nays: 0
Chair Davis directed staff to schedule discussion of the fence and outdoor storage
setback requirements in the industrial zoning districts at the next Planning
Commission work session.
Chair Davis asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points
were:
• If Midstate Reclamation & Trucking decides to install a chain link fence
along the south property line, it would only require a fence permit and not
further Planning Commission action.
• Chair Davis stated that it is great to see Mr. Johnson's business expanding
and he appreciates all their efforts on this project.
12.02 Motion was made and seconded to recommend to City Council approval of the
Midstate Reclamation & Trucking Conditional Use Permit to allow a solid masonry
wall (fence) to be constructed on a property in the I -2, General Industrial District,
located at 21955 Grenada Avenue, subject to the following 5 stipulations:
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1. The wall shall be constructed in the locations identified on the plans
approved by the City Council, shall meet the minimum setback requirements
of the Zoning Ordinance and shall not impede the flow of surface water
through the drainage and utility easement.
2. The wall in the drainage and utility easement is subject to removal by the
City or utility company if required for maintenance or improvement of the
utility. In such case, costs for removal and replacement of the wall shall be
the responsibility of the property owner.
3. The color of the wall shall be compatible with the existing building and the
existing solid masonry wall on the property.
4. A building permit is required prior to commencing the installation of the
wall.
5. Outdoor storage shall meet the minimum setback requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance.
Ayes: Lillehei, Davis, Maguire, Grenz, Drotning, Boerschel.
Nays: 0
Mr. Morey clarified that City staff will work with APPRO Development and the
property owner to inform them of the date of the Planning Commission work
session so they can be part of the fence and outdoor storage setback discussion.
The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for either January 19 or
February 2.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Penny Br - , Recording Secretar
ATTEST:
Bart by", Chair