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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
August 18, 2022 Chair Witte called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was given.
Members Present: Chair Jeff Witte, Vice Chair Jenna Majorowicz, Brooks Lillehei, Patrick Kaluza, Christine Zimmer, Ex-Officio Melissa Field
Members Absent: Karl Drotning, Patty Zuzek
Staff Present: Tina Goodroad, Community Development Director; Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner; Tina Morrow, Recording Secretary
3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes
The July 21, 2022 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as presented.
4. Announcements
Ms. Goodroad indicated that the Planning Commission meetings for September will be held on the 8th and 22nd.
5. Gilb Fitzpatrick Second Addition Chair Witte opened the public hearing to consider the application of Jill Hammes for the following, located at 9056 202nd Street West: 1. Preliminary plat of one commercial lot to be known as Gilb Fitzpatrick Second Addition; and 2. Vacation of a public drainage and utility easement. Jim Connelly from Appro Development along with Jill and Ben Hammes were in attendance at the meeting. Mr. Connelly presented a brief overview of the request. Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. Dempsey stated that the applicant has submitted applications for the preliminary and final plat of one commercial lot to be known as Gilb Fitzpatrick Second Addition and the vacation of a drainage and utility easement associated with the proposed platting of property. Mr. Dempsey explained Gilb Fitzpatrick Addition was platted in 2000 and included the construction of the New Horizon Day Care use. The auto repair property was included in the plat but was constructed in 1994. Mr. Dempsey outlined the existing site conditions. He indicated that the proposed 9,054 square foot medical building and parking lot comply with the setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed landscape plan and building exterior also comply with Zoning Ordinance requirements and are discussed in more detail in the August 12, 2022 planning report.
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, August 18, 2022 Page 2
Planning Department staff recommends approval of Gilb Fitzpatrick Second Addition preliminary plat and the drainage and utility easement vacation subject to the 7 stipulations listed in the August 12, 2022 planning report. Chair Witte opened the hearing to the public for comment.
There were no comments from the audience.
Motion was made by Majorowicz, seconded by Lillehei to close the public hearing at 6:09 p.m.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous
Chair Witte asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion point included:
• Commissioner Zimmer asked about the removal of the trees around the site. Mr. Dempsey confirmed the removed trees will be replaced with new landscaping.
Motion was made by Kaluza, seconded by Majorowicz to recommend to City Council approval of the Gilb Fitzpatrick Second Addition preliminary plat of one commercial lot and drainage and utility easement vacation, subject to the following stipulations: 1. The property shall be developed in accordance with the recommendations outlined in the engineering report dated August 12, 2022. 2. The site and building shall be developed and constructed in accordance with Zoning Ordinance requirements and according to the preliminary and final plat plans approved by the City Council. 3. A stormwater maintenance agreement shall be required for the on-site stormwater basin as a condition of final plat approval. 4. A $20,000 security shall be submitted to guarantee installation of the landscaping. 5. The trash and recycling enclosure shall be screened to a minimum six-foot height with materials that match the building exterior and a durable maintenance-free gate. 6. All signs require approval of a sign permit prior to installation in accordance with 11-23 of the Zoning Ordinance. 7. Snow storage shall not take place in required parking spaces.
Ayes: Kaluza, Lillehei, Witte, Majorowicz, Zimmer
Nays: 0
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, August 18, 2022 Page 3
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:11 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tina Morrow, Recording Secretary