04-17-2003 Planning Commission Minutes

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Mr. Lueck also explained that beverage and cigarette distributors provide the banners as well as incentives to display them. The Commission directed Mr. Marohn to write to the Chamber of Commerce and invite them to the next Planning and Zoning Meeting to express their views on signage in the downtown area. This matter was tabled. Mr. Marohn then requested the following additions to the Agenda: 9. a. Greenhouse request. 9. b. Polly Gundy variance. 9. c. HRA Development request 9. d. Storm gutters in commercial zone. 9. a. Tom Ryan of the Oasis Sport Shop was in attendance requesting a permit to construct a temporary greenhouse structure. Mr. Marohn explained that there were no provisions in the ordinance for a temporary structure. Mr. Ryan explained that John Lueck had reminded him that 3 or 4 years ago he had had a greenhouse at the same location before the lot split. The greenhouse would only be in operation in May and June and he would only lose 6 or 7 parking spaces. The greenhouse would only compete with one local business. It was decided to permit the greenhouse as a permanent structure. The Long Range Planning Commission was directed to consider this type of business at their June meeting when they discuss economic development. 9. b. Mr. Marohn read a letter from Polly Cote Gundy requesting an extension of her variance. Mr. Marohn explained that it was a variance permitted by the old City and had expired in August, 2002. A motion was made by Karl Moon, seconded by Marty Nelson, to table this matter until the May meeting. All members voted "aye". Motion carried. 9. c. Mr. Marohn explained that the HRA had requested whether they would be able to obtain a variance and a lot split. He stated that they could not create a non-conforming lot. He also explained that the Long Range Planning Commission is discussing increasing density in the transition zone, which would make it unnecessary to obtain a variance. 9. d. Mr. Marohn explained that the City Council had requested that the Commission look into requiring storm gutters on buildings in the commercial zone. Storm sewer and infrastructure is needed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made by Mark Hallan, seconded by Karl Moon, to approve the minutes of the March meeting as read. All members voted "aye". Motion carried.