HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/14/131. Call to Order
Chair Rotty called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Rotty, Franceschelli, Bjorge,
Members Absent: Kuyper, Primmer
Also Present: Tony Wippler Assistant City Planner, Lee Smick City Planner
2. Approval of Minutes
a) April 9, 2013 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION by Franceschelli second by Bjorge to approve the minutes as presented. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
3. Public Hearings None
4. Discussion
a. Detached garage location Kerry Hanifl 19927 Akin Road Assistant Planner introduced
the request by Karry Hanifl. She has received 2 previous variance to this property. One for the size
of the garage and the second to add a porch to the garage. Ms. Hanifl is requesting to move the
location of the garage to an area on her property that is considered "front yard Ms. Hanifl shared
an overhead view of her property and was asking the board what they considered a front yard?
Member Rotty indicated it could work. Construction has been delayed until this can be resolved.
Consensus was to have Ms. Hanifl apply for a variance and bring to the July meeting.
b. Draft Property Maintenance Code The Commission reviewed the draft ordinance and would
like to attend an upcoming workshop with the City Council to discuss the ordinance to ensure that
everyone is on the same page and understanding of what the ramifications of such an ordinance
would have on the community.
c. Vermillion River Crossing Development City Planner Smick reviewed with the Planning
Commission the concept of Vermillion River Crossings. The Planning Commission agreed that they
will remain flexible in reviewing submitted plans for proposed development in VRC. Buildings
proposed near Dushane Parkway may be offset from the sidewalk on either side of the street if the
developer chooses to do so. The Planning Commission will continue to review a new proposal
through the site plan process as required by code. Staff will review the permitted and conditional
uses of the Spruce Street Commercial zoning district to determine if conditional uses should be
allowed as permitted uses in order to streamline the review process.
5. Adjourn
MOTION by Kuyper second by Primmer to adjourn at 8:17 PM APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Miller
Administrative Assistant
Planning Commission
Minutes
Regular Meeting
May 14,2013
Approved