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Planning Commission Minutes
February 26, 2016
PRESENT: Commissioners Alexander, Williams, Schafer, Larkin, Council Member Harris,
Staff Liaison Moretto
ABSENT: Commissioners Murphy, Bellemare
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. by Chair Larkin.
The minutes of the January 26th, 2016 meeting of the Planning Commission were approved.
AGENDA:
1. Review Draft Ordinance No 16-XX – Building Heights
The commission review the attached draft ordinance and was asked by Liaison Moretto
to review the section it replaces and to be ready for its consideration in the next few
months.
INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Post Meeting Workshop
There will be a post meeting workshop after the regular meeting.
Community Forum: None
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
WORKSHOP MINUTES
The Planning Commission engaged in a leaning workshop regarding the variance process and
reviewed three examples of a variance from the City of Minneapolis. The Commission
roleplayed scenarios based on the cases and used the foundational requirements of the variance
process to come to a conclusion on each case. This workshop established clarity and consistency
among the commissioners.
Respectfully submitted,
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Paul Moretto John Larkin
Community Development Coordinator Chair – Planning Commission