HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016.07.14 PC MinutesMinutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of Thursday, July 14, 2016
Chair, Kleissler called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
PRESENT: Arcand, Kleissler, Knauss, McRoberts, Patzner, Rosenquist
ABSENT: Lessard
STAFF: Rachel Juba, Planner
Rachel Leitz, Community Development Assistant
Approval of Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of June 23, 2016
Commissioner Knauss made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Rosenquist, to approve minutes for the
meeting of June 23, 2016.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Discussion on Temporary Health Care Dwellings
Leitz presented on the temporary family health care dwelling ordinance. She stated that in May 2016, the
Governor signed a bill into law that allows landowners with existing residences to place a temporary dwelling
on their property to provide short term care for a relative with mental or physical impairments. Leitz described
the requirements the dwelling must meet and the application process for residents that would be interested in
this use. She stated that the law requires cities to follow and implement the new ordinance beginning
September 1, 2016 and it would take a considerable amount of staff time to prepare to accept applications, as
the approval process varies from the normal process. Leitz also stated that it was in staff’s opinion that tracking
and monitoring permits, once approved, would also take a considerable amount of time and although a permit
has expired, that may not mean the health care issue has also expired. Leitz stated that Cities may opt out of the
law by passing an ordinance, which requires a public hearing through the Planning Commission and approval
by the City Council. Leitz concluded by saying that staff recommends that the Planning Commission discuss
the temporary family health care dwelling ordinance and provide staff with comments. Because the new law
alters the City’s level of zoning authority and the structures have the potential to change the character of the
area, staff recommends opting out of the temporary family health care dwelling ordinance.
The Planning Commission agreed that these structures, if allowed in all zoning districts, would change the
character of many neighborhoods. They believed the 15 day review period was too short to ensure these
structures were reviewed adequately. They stated that a healthcare issue will probably not be resolved in a 6-12
month period, which is the expiration of a permit. The Planning Commission believed that the City can
accommodate residents on a case by case basis and accomplish the law’s intent through ordinances the City
already has performance standards for.
Commissioner McRoberts made a motion, Commissioner Rosenquist seconded, to recommend opting out of the
temporary family healthcare dwelling ordinance with a provision that the Planning Commission review the
current ordinances that are similar to the intent of the temporary family healthcare dwelling ordinance and make
revisions, if necessary.
All Ayes, motion carried.
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Adjournment
Commissioner McRoberts made a motion, Commissioner Rosenquist seconded, to adjourn at 7:26 p.m.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Rachel Leitz, Community Development Assistant