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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000.07.26 PC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JULY 269 2000 Planning Commission Chairperson Puleo called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Roll Call PRESENT: Kellison, Kleissler, Malaski, McRoberts, Peltier, Schumann, Puleo City Planner, Dan Cornejo City Community Development Director City Building Official, John Benson Deputy Clerk, Michele Lindau Minutes of June 28, 2000 McRoberts made motion, Kleissler seconded, to approve the minutes of June 28, 2000, as amended. Ayes: Kellison, Kleissler, Malaski, McRoberts, Peltier, Schumann Abstain: Puleo Motion carried. Driveway Ordinance Amendment The Planning Commission considered amending Hugo City Code Chapter 320, Sec. 6.19 to change the maximum driveway width at the street, as requested by area contractors and residents. The purpose of the amendment is to accommodate larger garage sizes. Passing of the new zoning ordinance on July 27, 1999, changed the maximum driveway width at the street from 22' to 16'. The Planning Commission considered staff reports from the Hugo Code Enforcement Officer, City Engineer, and the Community Development Director. Kellison stated the increase in maximum driveway width would increase impervious surface. The Community Development Director pointed out that the ordinance allowed a maximum of 50% to be covered by impervious surface, and increasing the maximum driveway width would not allow them to exceed this amount. Schumann commented that builders should consider moving homes back to allow more driveway space, which would keep the cars off the sidewalks, and Malaski stated more driveway space would encourage more exterior storage in driveways. Puleo stated that if the City is allowing triple garages, they should allow driveways to accommodate them. Kellison made motion, Peltier seconded, to recommend the City Council not change the maximum driveway width at the curb, leaving it at 16'. Hugo Planning Commission Meeting July 26, 2000 — Page 2 Ayes: Kellison, Kleissler, Malaski, McRoberts, Peltier, Schumann Nay: Puleo Motion carried. Kellison made motion, Peltier seconded, to amend the motion to specify the width across the entire public right-of-way not exceed 16'. Ayes: Kellison, Kleissler, Malaski, McRoberts, Peltier, Schumann Nay: Puleo Motion carried. Conditional Use Permit (Ramberg) The Planning Commission reviewed the property of Dan Ramberg, 5676 17e St. N., to determine if a Conditional Use Permit was needed for the horse boarding and training facility on his property. Mr. Ramberg had applied for two Conditional Use Permits on February 28, 2000; one for horse boarding/training facilities and tack shop, and another for conducting rodeos on the property. The CUP for rodeos was approved by the City Council on June 5, 2000. The CUP for a horse boarding and training facility was tabled at the Planning Commission meetings in March, April, and May so more information could be obtained to determine if it was an accessory or principal use. After reviewing information provided by Mr. Ramberg and the Community Development Director, Puleo made motion, Peltier seconded, to recommend the City Council find the horse boarding and training facility be an accessory use of the property; therefore, no Conditional Use Permit would be needed. Kellison made motion, McRoberts seconded, to amend the motion to state that this determination applies to the property at this point in time, and should the size of the property decrease or horse boarding and training activity increase, the need for a Conditional Use Permit will be reconsidered at that time. Vote on amendment; Ayes: Kellison, Kleissler, Malaksi, Mcroberts, Schumann Nays: Peltier, Puleo Motion passed. Vote on motion as amended: Ayes: Kleissler, Malaksi, Peltier, Puleo, Schumann Nays: Kellison, McRoberts Motion passed. Hugo Planning Commission Meeting July 26, 2000 — Page 3 Alternate Planninp- Commission Members No procedure for alternate Planning Commission members had been established. The Planning Commission determined the proper procedure would be to appoint the first vacant seat to the senior alternate member, Rooney, and the second seat to Buller. The alternate would then be asked to step down should the regular member arrive. Adi ourn McRoberts made motion, Malaski seconded, to adjourn at 9:05 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried. Michele Lindau, Secretary Planning Commission