12-12-2024 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 12, 2024 2 The Community Development Director explained that those options would remain within the ordinance to provide the City with options. He confirmed that it would be unlikely to set a time period for the expiration of a business. Commissioner Masrud referenced the change in the application timeline to two weeks. The Community Development Director stated that currently, applications are required to be submitted five weeks before the Planning Commission meeting, which cuts into the 60-day review window. He stated that with the guidance of the City Attorney, it is recommended to reduce that review window to two weeks. Chair Johnson asked if there is any risk in the City choosing between the three options for expiration. The Community Development Director explained that it would be similar to findings of fact for a variance and the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis. He noted that each case would have a recommendation on the timeline in the staff presentation. He noted that for cannabis businesses the IUP term would be tied to the expiration of the license. Chair Johnson asked if there would still be a mechanism for enforcement should there be a nuisance issue. The Community Development Director explained that an IUP is basically a CUP that expires and therefore would still have the same ability to enact conditions. Commissioner Masrud asked if this would cause issues for a business that wants to sell. The Community Development Director stated that could be a potential roadblock as there would be less of a guarantee and the sale of the business could be contingent upon IUP approval from the City. Carlson-Clark introduced the following motion: RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 906 The foregoing motion was duly seconded by Thorson. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Motion passed. REPORTS FROM STAFF LITTLE CANADA HOUSING DATA