What this meeting did about specific topics, organized by issue rather than by document.
Cote lot reconfiguration and flag lot CUP
The Commission recommended approval of the Cote lot reconfiguration and flag lot CUP for property on 201st Avenue, with the screening condition removed, the ditch/wetland easement condition changed to 20 feet on either side of the wetland, and park/trail dedication and paving/curbing requirements waived.
Agenda: AI-003. Motions: MOT-003. Speakers: Liz Stockman, Jim and Kristin Cote, Steve Ponto, Dennis Morphew, Vicki Morphew, Dale Ames, Kelly Pearo, Robert Schiller, Harold Jorgensen.
Leistico Estates plat and street paving deferral
The Commission recommended approval of the Leistico preliminary and final plat and CUP to defer street paving, adopting the findings and recommendations as written. The plat divides the family property into four buildable parcels and two outlots, with future road and accessory-building conditions left in the written findings.
Agenda: AI-004. Motions: MOT-004. Speakers: Liz Stockman, Gary Leistico, Dale Ames, Kelly Pearo, Harold Jorgensen.
Carr's Tree Service outdoor storage IUP and variances
The Commission recommended approval of Carr's Tree Service's IUPs and variances with added conditions, including a minimum 16-foot driveway, a buffer-yard variance application, a new City Council public hearing, a maximum one-acre gravel area unless stormwater ponding requirements are met, pavement for 130 feet from the property line, a revised site plan showing buffer avoidance, turning radius and pile locations, and removal of logs, brush, woodchips, vehicles, machinery and equipment when the site is vacated.
Agenda: AI-005. Motions: MOT-005. Speakers: Liz Stockman, Marie McCallum, Kelly Pearo, Dale Ames, Robert Schiller.
Brand Name Storage phases two and three and storage-unit moratorium discussion
The Brand Name Storage public hearing was opened and continued to the March meeting because revised plans were not submitted in time. During that item, the Commission also passed a 3-1 motion asking the City Council to have staff investigate storage-unit moratoriums.
Agenda: AI-006. Motions: MOT-006, MOT-007. Speakers: Harold Jorgensen, Robert Schiller, Jeff Pilon, Liz Stockman, Dale Ames, Kelly Pearo.
Planning and Zoning Commission policy
The Commission reviewed proposed changes to its policy and code-of-conduct documents, including quorum language, order of business, agenda packet timing, staggered terms, residency language, staff attendance confirmation, compensation language, and future training and vacancy processes.
Agenda: AI-007. Speakers: Dale Ames, Jeff Pilon, Liz Stockman, Robert Schiller.
Upcoming projects
The Commission briefly reviewed upcoming projects: Volunteers of America, CST Industrial Subdivision and Development, and the Dryden minor lot split.
Agenda: AI-008, AI-009, AI-010. Speakers: Jeff Pilon, Liz Stockman.