11-20-2003 Planning Commission Meeting

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FIVE MINUTE RECESS. OPEN FORUM: None. OLD BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: 7.a. Noyes Insurance Agency Sign Permit Concept Plan. The Sign Ordinance only allowed one sign per business. The Ordinance was modified to allow more than one sign if the owner submitted a concept plan that was approved by the Commission. Mr. Noyes requests two signs per the attached plan. A motion was made by Karl Moon, seconded by Joe Dotty,to approve the concept plan. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. 7.b. Evergreen Re-plat discussion. Mr. Marohn explained that Mr. Arvig would like to place single-family homes in place of the duplexes. There are no technical problems, Mr. Arvig asked for input. The Commission would like to see a copy of the whole plat, as revised, not just the portions to be re-platted. The Commission needs to see the design for the primary and alternate drainfield as there is a very steep bank. The concept is generally acceptable. 7.c. Brawley Metes and Bounds Subdivision. Mr. Marohn explained that the Brawley's wish to subdivide their residential property into two separate tracts. The proposed subdivision does create a non-conformity by placing the existing shed on Tract A within the side-yard setback. A motion was made by Karl Moon, seconded by Cheri Seils, to approve the metes and bounds subdivision, subject to the following condition: 1. The existing shed on Tract A be removed or moved outside of the setback. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: Mr. Marohn briefly discussed the September Permits and Correspondence. Under the Potential Violations/Enforcement Actions, he stated that there had been some movement of vehicles at the David Swenson property and that the Chris Greer issue had been resolved. There were no questions on any of the other violations/enforcement actions. BUSINESS SIGN DISCUSSION: Jennifer Shillcox of Community Growth Consultants, facilitated a discussion with the Commission members and business owners. They discussed the issues and visions from the August 21, 2003 meeting, a copy of which is attached. Ms. Shillcox's notes from this meeting will be attached and made a part of these Minutes.