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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 1.23.2024CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS Planning Commission City Hall 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue MINUTES January 23, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. A. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 P.M. B. ROLL CALL: Scott Wilson _X_ Laura Paynter _X_ Jacob Brooks _A_ Mike Tracy _X_ Jim Mogen _X_ Rick Seifert _X_ Jake Anderson _X_ Staff Liaison Lynch _X_ C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Staff Liaison Lynch noted one change to the agenda to remove G2 - Council Liaison Report. With this change, Commissioner Paynter made a motion to approve the agenda. Agenda was approved by consent. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. October 24, 2023 Commissioner Mogen made a motion to approve the minutes from October 24, 2023. Minutes were approved by consent. E. PUBLIC HEARING None. F. NEW BUSINESS 1. 2024 Officer Nominations Commissioners discussed and made the following nominations: Current Chair Wilson for 2024 Chair, Current Vice-Chair Paynter for 2024 Vice-Chair, and Staff Liaison Lynch for Secretary. Commissioner Mogen made a motion to approve these nominations. Motion was carried by consent. 2. Adoption of Standing Rules Commissioner Anderson made a motion to adopt the standing rules for 2024. Motion was carried by consent. 3. 2024 Schedule Chair Wilson let Commissioners know the 2024 schedule was included in the packet for informational purposes. Commissioner Mogen asked if this needed to be approved. Staff Liaison Lynch explained the city calendar was approved by City Council at a previous meeting and this is just for the Commissioners to have for their records. 4. Discussion – 2024 Priorities Staff Liaison Lynch discussed priorities for the Planning Commission to discuss this year, including the Larpenteur & Snelling Corridor Development Study, updating City Code to include EVs and EVSEs along with other necessary changes, working on cannabis business licensing, accessory dwelling units, and short-term rentals. Commissioner Paynter also suggested taking a look at parking requirements in the City. G. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Staff Liaison Report Staff Liaison Lynch reported the Amber Flats project was approved by City Council after a few modifications to the plan by the developer. She also reminded the Planning Commission of the upcoming focus group meeting for the Larpenteur & Snelling Corridor Development Study which will take place on February 26, 2024 from 6-8 PM at City Hall. She stated there are 11 people currently in the focus group, including someone from Warners’ Stellian and Gibbs Farm. She stated they would be holding an open house for businesses on March 25, 2024 from 6-8 PM, location to be determined. Finally, she stated the city’s Partners in Energy program would be holding an Open House on February 21, 2024 from 6-8 PM at City Hall. H. ADJOURN Commissioner Mogen made a motion to adjourn. Motion was carried by consent. Meeting was adjourned at 7:18 PM.