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MINUTES <br />PLANNING COMMISSION <br />APRIL 8, 2021 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />4 <br /> <br />Mr. Weber commented that “granny pods” are a different type of use and explained that those <br />are trailers parked in the driveway to provide care for someone, whereas accessory dwelling <br />units would be constructed structures. He stated that the “granny pod” legislation provided <br />municipalities with the option to opt in or opt out and many communities chose to opt out. <br /> <br />The Community Development Director invited members of the Commission to attend the <br />Council workshop the following week if desired. <br /> <br />Mr. Weber continued to review the proposed amendments. <br /> <br />Commissioner Buesing commented that if something is permissible by code, even if there are <br />complaints from residents or the Council, the item would still be permissible by code. <br /> <br />Chair Schwalbach commented that even if something is permissible by code, if there are <br />comments against an element, the developer often changes the plan because of those comments <br />even though it is an issue of preference and does not always provide a better plan. He <br />recognized there is a balance between the two sides. He noted that this issue would be further <br />discussed at a future meeting. <br /> <br />Mr. Weber commented that there is draft information within the packet for the proposed changes <br />to reviews, including those that would be proposed to have administrative review in order for the <br />group to review that information to prepare for the discussion in June. <br /> <br />Commissioner Kwapick asked if there would be specific development requirements related to <br />craft brewing and/or distilling. <br /> <br />The Community Development Director commented that that was a discussion in the past from a <br />past applicant but noted that unfortunately the space that applicant desired fell through. She <br />stated that the language was still included in this review. <br /> <br />Mr. Weber confirmed that the existing language just stated brewery and the additional language <br />of distillery and taproom were added. He stated that specific development requirements were not <br />added as those activities are already heavily regulated by the State. He stated that it was clarified <br />as to where that would be a permitted use. <br /> <br />Commissioner Johnson referenced the school on Country Drive and stated that it would seem <br />that under the new code that would be a permitted use and would not have a public hearing and <br />therefore that would not seem to have community input. She stated that type of situation is <br />unique in that it is a busy use that abuts a residential area. <br />