HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/09/75PLANNING C OMMISSI ON_MI N.~U TiES
MONDAY, JUNE 9, 1975
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Sto££el at 7:34 P. M.
Members present: Chairman Stoffel, Latch, Fischer, Linde, Trautmann,
Walker, Kramer, and Stark
Members absent: Glennie
Student members absent: Humbert, ]Denn and Stoneberg
Linde moved, Latch seconded to approve the Minutes of May 27, 1975.
8 Ayes - 0 Nayes.
The City received three requests for variances from VARIANCES FROM
the sign ordinance which becomes effective SIGN ORDINANCE
June 30, 1975. The requests were from Mr. EarleGerth,s,
507 Vermillion St., Dakota Realty, 1304 VermitlioJ~St., and
Sunset Motel, 1520 Vermillion St. All individuals seeking
variances had applied for sign permits and received approval
from the City staff. The petitioners contend that variances
should be granted to them on the grounds that they received
approval from the City, and the signs vary only slightly from
the current standards.
Moved by Com~nissioner Fischer, seconded by Conanaissioner
Kramer to have the Planning Director consult the State about
their regulations, and inquire as to what action will be taken by
the State to remove signs that are located within the right-of-way.
8 Ayes - 0 Nays.
Comnnissioner Trautnnann and Co]-nmissioner Stark were appointed
to study the request for variances from the sign ordinance.
Moved by Commissioner Latch, seconded by CommissionerANIMAL ORDINANCE
Kra~ner to table discussion on the animal ordinance until
the June g3rd meeting. 8 Ayes - 0 Nayes.
Conxmissioner Fischer poin[ed out to the Planning PRIVATE SEWAGE
Conqm~ssion nnembers that at the present time it SYSTEM ORDINANCE
requires a 7/8 vote to grant a variance fronn the
private sewage system ordinance, but yet the ordinance
can be changed with a simple majority vote. Co~xmissioner
Fischer suggested that any change in the ordinance should
attempt to eli~inate this d,iscrepency·
Commissioner Latch expressed concern that a 7/8 vote seems
unreasonable for granting approval of private sewage systems
which would eliminate any existing health problems. He felt that
it may be more appropriate to require only a simple majority for
approving a permit in situations where inGividuals were attempting
to correct an existing health proble~n.
Planning Commission Minutes
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This matter had previously been referred to the Fischer
Committee and further discuss[on was deferred until the
Committee submits [ts recommendation.
The planning Director submitted Co the planning
Commission a list o[ criteria which could be used
for evaluating new home occupation requests. The
Plarming Commission mentioned that tra[fic and
protection o[ property values are concerns wl~ich the
Committee should address itself to in rewriting the
ordinance dealing with home occupation permits.
HOME OCCUPATION
PERMITS
Moved by Commissioner Trautmann, seconded by
Commissioner Stark to recommend to the Council that
they approve the renaming of streets as indicated in the
memo [rom the Stoffel Committee, and that future north - south streets
be given names, east-west streets be numbered, and the
cul-de-sacs be designated courts. 8 Ayes - 0 Nayes.
RENAMING STREETS-
WEST HASTINGS
CRITERIA FOR ELECTIN,
NEW PLANNING COMM-
ISSION MEMBERS
Commissioner Fischer.submitted a ~nemo to the
Planning Commission [or consideration regarding
the appointment o[ new members. The report was
accepted by the Planning Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Kramer, seconded by
Commissioner Fischer to adjourn at 9:36 P.M.
8 Ayes - 0 Nayes.
ADJOURNMENT