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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012.01.12 PC MinutesMINUTES HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION January 12, 2012 Call to Order Chairman Gwynn called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Gwynn, Kleissler, McRoberts, Rosenquist ABSENT: Arcand, Moore ALSO PRESENT: Bryan Bear, Community Development Director Dennis Fields, Community Development Assistant Rachel Juba, Planner Approval of Minutes Kleissler made motion, Rosenquist seconded, to approve the Planning Commission minutes of December 7, 2011. Rosenquist made motion, Kleissler seconded, to approve the Planning Commission minutes of December 15, 2011. All Ayes, motion carried. Rezoning Request —13997 Forest Blvd N Planner, Rachel Juba, explained the application to the Planning Commission. The property is zoned Neighborhood Service (NS) and located on the SE corner of 140t1i Street and T.H. 61. The request is to rezone the property to General Business (C2). Rachel explained that the applicant plans to remove the canopy and pump island during reconstruction of the property. Staff recommended approval of the application requests. McRoberts asked if they had underground tanks and whether or not they would be removed. The applicant, Quinten Marier, stated that the state requires the gas tanks to be removed and soil tested. The tanks had already been emptied and sealed. Gwynn opened the public hearing. Jessica Bom-Yo Kim, 13854 Flay Ave, didn't have concerns with the proposed use, however she was concerned that the C-2 district would allow for heavier use. She asked that signage, specifically lighting and height, be taken into consideration. She wanted to make sure the use isn't going to devalue the property. Planning Commission Minutes — January 12, 2012 Page 2 McRoberts asked the resident if she had any issues with the gas station use. Ms. Kim answered no, but she did have some problems with the previous use to the south. Mr. Marier stated that the lighting will be less because they will be removing the canopy and the sign will be removed by the street. The only lights would be perimeter lights. Gwynn Closed the Public Hearing. McRoberts asked what the signage requirements were for this property. Rachel answered that they are a single tenant, so a monument sign and signage facing the roadways are allowed. Bronwen asked if they had a landscaping plan. Rachel answered that the landscaping is existing. Bryan added that there are three main points that the Commission should consider. First that only a low sign is allowed, second that with the rezoning they would approve a whole list of uses that could take place on that site, and last the Planning Commission could expect future applications for rezoning the property to the south if this rezoning request is approved. Rosenquist asked if the property to the south allowed for a bar. Bryan answered that the previous use was a non -conforming use and any new use would be reviewed at the Planning Commission. McRoberts stated that he was concerned with the downtown location, and he felt that the commercial uses were being dispersed in the city. He felt that there was no central downtown location. Bryan stated that that would be an excellent topic the Goal Setting workshop after the meeting. McRoberts made a motion, Rosenquist seconded, to approve the rezoning request. All Ayes, motion carried. Appointment of Vice Chair McRoberts Motioned to recommend Bronwen Kleissler as the Vice Chair of the Planning Commission. All Ayes, Motion Carried. Planning Commission Minutes — January 12, 2012 Page 3 Annual Report Community Development Assistant, Dennis Fields, presented the Planning Commission Annual Building report. Adjournment Rosenquist motioned, Kleissler seconded, to adjourn. All Ayes, motion carried. Meeting adjourned. Dennis Fields, Community Development Assistant