08 - Approval of 6-16-2005 Minutes

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HEMMERICK SUBDIVISION: Mr. Marohn deferred to Steve Qualley, attorney representing Earl Hemmerick. Mr. Qualley explained why Mr. Hemmerick was requesting the City to apply for the easement on State Trust Fund Land. Securing the easement would take the"if'out of the platting process. The Planning Commission stated they are not waiving any decision making process by recommending the easement. A motion was made by Bill Habein, seconded by John Derksen, to recommend the City make application for this easement. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PLAN—Phil Schott Staff explained that Mr. Schott is building an office building and would like to have a 2' X 3' sign at each of the four entrances and one freestanding sign with four 2' X 3' signs. The Planning Commission questioned the proposed height and that had not been included in the application. A motion was made by Mark Hallan, seconded by Roger Varilek,to approve the comprehensive sign plan, with the following condition: 1. The maximum height of the freestanding sign is ten feet from surrounding grade. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. PERMIT EXTENSION—Dale Kroells Staff explained that Mr. Kroells' Land Use Permit expired September 30, 2004. Mr. Kroells had not responded to correspondence from Staff. He now is making application for an extension until July, 2006, with removal of the existing cabin August, 2006. A motion was made by Mark Hallan, seconded by Scott Pederson,to deny the extension request. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. The Planning Commission continued discussion of a reasonable completion timetable. They recommended the exterior of the new structure be completed by September 30, 2005, and the existing cabin be removed by August 31,2005 with the ground stabilized by September 15, 2005. Staff directed to contact applicant in writing. PORTABLE SIGNS—Retail Stores Planning Commission 5 June 16, 2005