09-18-2003 Planning Commission Minutes

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A motion was made by John Derksen, seconded by Joe Dotty, to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the following condition: 1. Maintain existing vegetative buffer. All members voted "aye". Motion carried. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA: Additions: 8. A. Individual Sewage Treatment System; 9. B. Exemption from Home Inspection; 9. C. Next Meeting Date; 9. D. Special Meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made by Joe Dotty, seconded by Bill Habein, to accept the Minutes as read. All members voted "aye". Motion carried. P & Z ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: Ms. Elliott explained the permits, correspondence and violations. M. Nelson questioned why Chris Greer was still listed as a violation. Staff will check with Mr. Marohn when he returns. OPEN FORUM: J. Dotty reported that he had spoken with Grant Walker, Walker Junk Yard. Mr. Walker had recently removed 300 tons of steel, which equals approximately 250 cars! Ms. Elliott stated that Community Growth recommends Mr. Walker to other cities having junk car problems. He is providing a service for the community. OLD BUSINESS: Individual Sewage Treatment System Application Staff had included this in the agenda as it was discussed at the August meeting. In that discussion, it was stated that it would be revisited in September. Staff reported that she had had a conversation with an installer's wife and felt it was not going to continue to be a difficult issue. It is more an education process. NEW BUSINESS: Nelson Property Inquiry: Len Nelson had requested to be allowed to add a bathroom to a pole building. Staff had concern that it may be a home occupation. After discussion with the Commission, it was determined that it was not a home occupation and not an issue. Exemption from Home Inspection: Someone had asked whether or not a newer home, 3 years old, being moved into the City, would require a home inspection.