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HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION
July 9, 2009
Call to Order
Chairman Schumann called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Burmeister, Galler, Kleissler, Moore, Schumann
ABSENT: McRoberts, Rosenquist
ALSO PRESENT: Dennis Fields, Community Development Assistant
Rachel Simone, Associate Planner
Approval of Minutes of May 28, 2009
Galler made motion, Burmeister seconded, to approve the Planning Commission minutes of
May 28, 2009.
All Ayes
Motion carried.
Pre Plat & Final Plat for Victor Gardens Commons, and PUD General Plan for PAWS Pet
Hospital
Associate Planner, Rachel Simone, gave the background to the Planning Commission. With the
Pre and Final Plat, the applicant is requesting to subdivide Lot 1, Block 5, Victor Gardens 4th
Addition into two lots to be known as Victor Garden Commons. The Property is a total of 2.23
acres in size. The applicant is also seeking approval of a PUD general plan to construct a 3,595
square foot pet hospital building. Rachel also noted that there are no approvals requested for the
site plan on the vacant lot adjacent to the proposed pet hospital. Staff recommends approval of
the applications.
Galler questioned the type of shrubs surrounding the mechanical equipment. More specifically
for screening in winter months.
Rachel explained that they were a coniferous shrub that would still provide screening during the
winter months.
Schumann opened the public hearing.
PAWS Pet Hospital owner Michelle Beck expressed her excitement to be in Hugo to the
Planning Commission. She further explained how PAWS would provide a welcome business to
the neighborhood.
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Galler asked the hours of operation and if there was any other employees that would be working
at the hospital.
Michelle answered that normal hours of operation would be from 7:30am to 5pm with extended
hours a few nights a week until 7:30pm. She also explained that she would start the business as
the only employee however as business grows the hospital has room for up to 12 employees.
Burmiester asked if it would only be serving dogs and cats or if they would treat other animals.
Michelle answered that it would mainly be dogs and cats, however has had experience with other
animals and depending on the type of pet she would use her discretion on treating them.
Schumann Closed the public hearing.
Schmann asked if the sidewalks being built along the roads would be of good use.
Rachel stated that Victor Gardens is a walkable development and would fit the character of the
area and she believed that the residents would make good use of them.
Kleissler made a motion, Moore seconded, to approve the Pre Plat, Final Plat and PUD general
plan as presented.
All ayes, motion carried.
Discussion on Interim Use Permits, Special Event Permits, Transient Merchant & Peddlers
Rachel gave a background to the Planning Commission. Staff recommended that the topics be
brought to the Ordinance Review Committee for revisions.
Schumann Motioned, Galler seconded, to advise staff to bring the topics to the ORC for
revisions.
All ayes, motion carried.
Resignation of Planning Commission member Doug Galler
Schumann expressed his appreciation and commended Doug Galler for his Service on the
Planning Commission.
Appointment of new member to the Ordinance Review Committee
Kleissler Motioned, Galler seconded, to appoint Bronwen Kleissler to the ORC.
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Adjournment
Burmeister Motioned, Galler seconded, to adjourn.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned
Dennis Fields, Secretary
Planning Commission