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Planning Commission
Minutes
Regular Meeting
December 13, 2011
1. Call to Order
Vice Chair Bonar called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Bonar, Kuyper, Franceschelli.,.
Members Absent: Rotty, Vanderbeck
Also Present: Lee Smick - City Planner, Tony Wippler - Assistant City Planner.
2. Approval of Minutes
a) November 8, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION by Kuyper second by Franceschelli to approve the minutes as presented. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
3. Public Hearings-
a) Conditional Use Permit - Home Occupation -Barbershop/Salon - Nicole Halvorson -
3251 - 224th St. W.
Planner Smick explained that the applicant is looking to operate a one chair salon in her
home. It would be appointment only and she would be the only employee. MOTION by
Franceschelli second by Kuyper close the public hearing. MOTION by Kuyper second by
Franceschelli to approve the CUP. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
b) Conditional Use Permit - Home Occupation for a Chiropractic Office- Dr. Regina
Brott - 705 - 9th St.
Planner Smick explained that the applicant is requesting a CUP for the operation of a
Chiropractic Office. She would be available 6 - 8 hours per week and she would be the only
employee. .MOTION by Franceschelli second by Kuyper to close the public hearing. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Kuyper second by Franceschelli to approve the CUP.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
c) Ordinance Amendment to Sections 10-3-6, 10-4-2 and 10-16-18 (F) ofthe Zoning code as
they relate to Variances, N onconformities and Shoreland Management Regulations.
MOTION by Kuyper second by Franceschelli to close the public hearing. Assistant City
Planner Wippler explained that these revisions are necessary to bring the City's Code into
compliance with various State Statutes. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTIONby
Franceschelli second by Kuyper to approve CUP. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. Discussion
Francis Gadhungu came before the Commission to inquire whether the Commission would
be in favor of allowing an interim use for an auto repair major use for the property located at
821 - 3rd Street. The property is zoned B-4 and auto repair is neither a permitted or
conditional use. Two of the three members would like Mr. Gadhungu to explore other
options before applying for an interim use permit.
5. Adjourn
MOTION by Kuyper, second by Franceschelli to adjourn at 8:01 PM APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Planning Commission Minutes
December 13, 2011
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Respectfully submitted,
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Sue Miller
Administrative Assistant
Approved