HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minute 3-22-16City of Falcon Heights
Planning Commission Minutes
March 22, 2016
PRESENT: Commissioners Alexander, Bellemare, Schafer, Larkin, Murphy, Staff Liaison
Moretto
ABSENT: Commissioners Williams, Council Liaison Harris
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. by Chair Larkin.
The minutes of the February 22h, 2016 meeting of the Planning Commission were
approved.
AGENDA:
1. Discussion of Structures on the Front Yard
The commission reviewed the current front yard buildable requirements and how to
handle unique requests from properties who want structures in the front yard. It was
generally acknowledged that structures should be limited in the front and a normal
variance process should be the primary method to build in the front yard for items that
fall outside the already permitted structures.
2. Review Keeping of Chickens Ordinance
The commission reviewed the requirements and regulations for the keeping of chickens
in Falcon Heights. A topic of concern was the identification of chickens and the methods
to do so. It was recommended that chickens be coded as to reduce text on the leg bands.
The commission askes staff to development methods that accomplish this goal.
INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Post Meeting Workshop
Discussion of subdivisions and lot splits. Examples and a discussion on the matter took
place.
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 subdivisions and lot
splits and reviewed examples. The Commission roleplayed scenarios based on the cases and used
the foundational requirements of the subdivision process to come to a conclusion on each case.
This workshop established clarity and consistency among the commissioners.
Respectfully submitted,
_______________________________ ______________________________
Paul Moretto John Larkin
Community Development Coordinator Chair – Planning Commission