08-08-2024 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 8, 2024 4 while 32 feet would be average, and 36 feet would be spacious for that size garage. He provided examples of different calculations for garage sizes. Commissioner Masrud asked about the allowable conditions for a CUP. The City Clerk provided some examples such as prohibition on running a business in the garage, exterior materials, etc. Commissioner Thorson commented that in the last 12 years, they have not seen a request over 1,200 to 1,500 square feet. He stated that it would be extremely rare for someone to want a massive garage that would meet the lot size restriction as well, but noted that if that were to occur, it would still come through the CUP process. Commissioner Kulousek stated that she would still want a maximum and the language could state up to 1,800 or 2,000 square feet or the 35 percent, whichever is less. Chair Johnson confirmed that this would be the total square footage of all accessory/garage space, therefore an attached garage would already be deducted from that total. She confirmed that Commissioner Kulousek would like to use 1,800 square feet. Commissioner Masrud commented that would seem arbitrary but acknowledged that would be a three-car garage, that could park two cars deep as shown in the example from the City Administrator. The City Clerk stated that the maximum language does not need to be decided tonight, it was just something that she noticed when reviewing the Code and thought it would be a good idea to add. It was stated that perhaps some examples could be brought back to the Commission for review. Chair Johnson confirmed the consensus of the Commission to table the potential amendment related to the cap of the garage size. Masrud introduced the following motion: RECOMMENDING THE APPROVAL OF THE ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS FOR GARAGES TO ALLOW A TOTAL MAXIMUM AREA OF 1,500 SQUARE FEET WITHOUT A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ONE OR MULTIPLE BUILDINGS AND TO INCREASE THE ALLOWED DRIVEWAY CURB CUT FROM 18 FEET TO 24 FEET. The foregoing motion was duly seconded by Kulousek. Ayes (6). Nays (0). Motion passed. DISCUSSION POTENTIAL ZONING REQUIREMENTS FOR CANNABIS BUSINESSES The Community Relations Manager stated that in the coming weeks/months there will be several cannabis-related decisions required of the City, mainly of the City Council but input is requested from the Planning Commission related to allowed zoning and buffers for cannabis businesses. She provided background information on legislative actions related to adult use cannabis as well as guidelines for zoning and buffers that can be considered. She stated that maps were provided in example that would identify areas that could be considered for allowing those businesses