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HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION
September 22, 2011
Call to Order
Vice Chair Kleissler called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
PRESENT: Arcand, Gwynn, Kleissler, McRoberts, Moore, Rosenquist
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Bryan Bear, Community Development Director
Dennis Fields, Community Development Assistant
Rachel Juba, Planner
Approval of Minutes of September 8, 2011
McRoberts made motion, Arcand seconded, to approve the Planning Commission minutes of
September 8, 2011.
All Ayes, motion carried.
Bergman — Minor Subdivision
Planner, Rachel Juba, explained to the Planning Commission that she is still working with the
applicant on the minor subdivision. She recommended that the Planning Commission table the
item at the request of the applicant.
McRoberts made a motion, Arcand seconded, to table the item until the next meeting as
requested by the applicant.
All Ayes, motion carried.
Variance — Text Amendment
McRoberts motioned, Arcand seconded, to remove the tabled item.
Rachel gave the background to the Planning Commission. She explained the text changes and
recommended approval of the changes to the Commission.
McRoberts asked what is considered a practicable difficulty, and things that the statute is open
ended.
Rachel answered that variances are reviewed on a case by case basis and the applicant would still
have to meet the criteria for approval.
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Bryan stated that staff will be looking for something unusual or unique in some way. The
application would have to meet the spirit and intent of the ordinance.
Kleissler opened the public hearing
Kleissler closed the public hearing.
Moore stated that he is ok with the changes proposed.
Rosenquist motioned, Gwynn seconded, to approve the ordinance text amendment as presented.
All Ayes, Motion Carried.
McRoberts Abstained.
Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance
McRoberts motioned, Rosenquist seconded, to remove the tabled item.
Rachel gave the background to the Planning Commission. She explained that the City Code
does not allow for a property to have a Mother-in-law apartments, or secondary dwelling units on
a property. The accessory dwelling unit would not be for a second family or rental and must
meet requirements set in ordinance. Staff recommended approval of the ordinance.
McRoberts stated that it may be appropriate to add a maximum number of occupants to the
ordinance.
Bryan answered that enforcement would be difficult to try and limit the number of people,
however they could add such condition if the Commission wishes. He added that it would be
difficult to meet the other requirements outlined in the ordinance with more occupants.
Gwynn asked if they had seen a similar case in the past?
Rachel answered that the Planning Commission did see an application for a horse boarding
facility with allows for living quarters under a conditional use permit.
Moore asked what happens at the sale of the property and the new owners rent the accessory
apartment.
Rachel answered that our code enforcement would follow up with the issue if we received
complaints.
McRoberts asked what affect this would have on a home occupation and number of vehicle trips
allowed.
Rachel answered that it is only counted if it were a business related vehicle trip.
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Kleissler opened the public hearing.
Kleissler closed the public hearing.
Gwynn made a motion, Arcand seconded, to approve the item as presented.
All Ayes, motion carried.
Dave Schumann Resignation
Bryan explained the letter he received from Dave Schumann submitting his resignation from the
Planning Commission. He explained that Dave will be moving out of the City of Hugo and will
no longer qualify as a Commission member. This creates a vacancy on the Planning
Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals. Bryan asked the Commissioners to submit a letter of
interest to him for anyone interested in being the Chair of the Commission or serving on the
Board of Zoning Appeals.
McRoberts motioned, Gwynn seconded, to send Dave Schumann a statement of appreciation for
his years of service.
All Ayes, motion carried
McRoberts motioned, Rosenquist seconded, to recommend Bronwen Kleissler as the new chair
of the Planning Commission.
All Ayes, motion carried.
City Bus Tour / City identity Meetings
Staff updated the Planning Commission on the Bus Tour scheduled for October 15, 2011 at 10
A.M.
Planning Commission scheduled the City Identity Meeting for November 17, 2011.
Adjournment
Arcand motioned, Gwynn seconded, to adjourn.
All Ayes, motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
Dennis Fields, Community Development Assistant