MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION,
WHICH TOOK PLACE ON
1. Roll
Call
PRESENT: Eyre,
Gaynor, Kozakiewicz, Mead, Senesac and Svenson
ABSENT: Rapanos and Jocks
OTHERS PRESENT: Jon Lynch, Assistant City Manager;
Cheri Standfest, Community Development Specialist and 4 others.
2. Approval of Minutes
Regular Meeting of
It was moved by Eyre and supported by Gaynor to approve the minutes of
May 23rd. The minutes were unanimously
approved.
3.
Public
Hearing
None
4. Public
Comments (not related to agenda items)
None
5.
Old
Business
Zoning Text Amendment No. 143A – Consideration
of a petition initiated by City staff to a zoning text amendment to allow for
conditional rezoning of property.
A public
hearing was conducted at the May 23rd meeting. The point of modifying the language is to
allow conditional rezoning. This allows
a petitioner in a rezoning request to apply conditions that would apply if the
parcel were rezoned.
Mr.
Kozakiewicz asked about the write-up that had several questions that did not
seem to be addressed in the law. Mr.
Lynch stated that is why it has to be specified in the local zoning ordinance
as to how these cases will be addressed.
This wording has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office and must be
approved by City Council.
Mr. Mead stated
he thinks it will be a win-win situation as this will answer some questions
they have had when being asked to rezone properties. He also thinks it will be good for
individuals wanting to rezone a piece of property. It will provide something specific rather
than leaving it open to any use in that new zoning
district. Mr. Mead is in favor of this
type of rezoning. Ms. Svenson is also in
favor of this. Mr. Eyre stated he is
also in favor of conditional rezoning.
They can look at a specific purpose for a parcel of property. He thinks it will be a good tool. Mr. Kozakiewicz, Mr. Gaynor and Mr. Senesac
also agreed.
It was moved by Mead and supported by Gaynor to recommend approving a
zoning text amendment to allow for conditional rezoning of property.
The vote proceeded as follows:
YEA: Eyre, Gaynor,
Kozakiewicz, Mead, Senesac and Svenson
NAY: None
ABSENT: Rapanos and Jocks
The motion was approved 6-0.
6.
New
Business
Mr. Mead brought up the subject of the Planning Commission being asked to
act on a petition the same evening as the public hearing. Mr. Lynch stated he will provide a staff
report regarding the process and how it could be amended. This will probably occur in one of the August
meetings.
7. Communications
None
8. Report of the Chairman
Mr. Senesac stated he needs volunteers for
a nominating committee as new officers need to be elected at the July
meeting. This committee will consist of
Mr. Eyre and Ms. Svenson.
The Planning Commission was provided a
letter from Howard Garrett regarding the presentation at the last Planning
Commission meeting.
9. Report
of the Planning Director
June 12th
PUBLIC
HEARINGS
§
Petition No. 530 – Consideration of a petition
initiated by John Rapanos to rezone approximately 10 acres located at
§ Conditional Use Permit No. 22 – Consideration of a petition initiated by Tom McCann to approve a conditional use permit to allow placement of a single family home on property zoned Office Service located at 416 George Street. (approved)
ACTION
ITEMS
§
Site Plan No. 252 – Consideration of a petition
initiated by Helger Construction Company, on behalf
of Feeny Chrysler, for approval of a site plan
including a 13,000 square foot body and paint shop on 7.13 acres located at
§
Site Plan No. 253 – Consideration of a petition
initiated by Three Rivers Construction, on behalf of Members First Credit
Union, for approval of a site plan including building and parking additions on
2.2 acres located at
§ Conditional Use Permit No. 21 – Set public hearing to consider a petition initiated by Robert LaBelle on behalf of Verizon Wireless to approve a conditional use permit to allow construction of a 140’ tall monopole tower located east of Elisenal Drive, north of Wal-Mart. (public hearing June 23rd)
June 26th
PUBLIC
HEARINGS
Conditional
Use Permit No. 21 – Set public hearing to consider a petition initiated by
Robert LaBelle on behalf of Verizon
Wireless to approve a conditional use permit to allow construction of a 140’
tall monopole tower located east of
ACTION
ITEMS
Zoning Text
Amendment 142A – Set a public hearing for consideration of a petition initiated
by staff to include conditional rezoning in the City of
June 27th
PUBLIC
HEARINGS
None
ACTION
ITEMS
None
July 11th
PUBLIC
HEARINGS
None
ACTION
ITEMS
None
June 20th
No. 06-06 – James Zablocki of Zablocki Construction
on behalf of Stanley Smith for an
area/dimension variance to allow a three-season porch to be constructed within
the 30 foot rear yard setback at 1812 Lawrence Drive.
No. 06-07 – Kevin McParlan, on behalf of Sabourin’s
Pharmacy, for an area/dimension
variance to permit a 27 square foot wall sign on the Midland Foodland located at
No. 06-08 – Tom Pomerville, on behalf of Lucy’s Lunches & Catering of
No. 06-09 – Bill Waterman for
several area/dimension variance to permit a nonconforming single family home
to be converted into a triplex structure at
None
Commissioner Steve Rapanos has submitted a
letter of resignation effective
The City Council has
appointed Diane Brown and Gayle Hanna to open seats on the Planning
Commission. These new Commissioners
begin their terms of service in July.
The next special
meeting on the Master Plan is scheduled for August 3rd.
10. Adjourn
Adjournment at
Respectfully submitted,
Jon Lynch
Assistant City Manager
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