HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018.08.09 PC MinutesMinutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of Thursday, August 9, 2018
Chair Kleissler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Arcand, Derr, Kleissler, Lessard, Tjernlund
ABSENT: Luchsinger
STAFF: Rachel Juba, Community Development Director
Pierre Giguere, Community Development Intern
Approval of Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of July, 26, 2018
Commissioner Arcand made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Derr, to approve minutes for the meeting of
July 26, 2018.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Tabling of FastSun 4, LLC. — Interim Use Permit (IUP) Application for a Solar Farm
Juba reviews the tabling of the FastSun 4 LLC Solar Farm IUP application. Juba states that the application was
tabled by the Planning Commission at their July, 26, 2018 meeting. The applicant did not provide the
information requested by the Planning Commission in time for staff to review the application. Staff
recommended that the application be tabled again until the Planning Commission meeting of Thursday, August
23, 2018.
Commissioner Arcand makes a motion, seconded by Commissioner Tjernlund, to table the FastSun 4 LLC
Solar Farm IUP application until the next Planning Commission meeting on Thursday, August 23, 2018.
All Ayes. Motion Carried.
Juba mentions that if the applicant chooses not to submit requested information prior to the Planning
Commission meeting of Thursday, August 23, 2018, it could be tables again. If the application is tabled again,
Juba states that nearby residents and the Planning Commission will be notified.
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Scott Kersten at 15587 Forest Boulevard
Juba introduces the CUP of Scott Kersten at 15587 Forest Boulevard. The CUP will be used for an automotive
sale and repair business. The applicant has applied for a CUP in order to perform auto sales, auto body repair,
and outside vehicle storage with the property. These uses are permitted within the General Business District (C-
2) with approval of a CUP. Juba states that the applicant is currently operating their business within Hugo at
two different locations. The applicant would like to consolidate to a single location.
Chair Kleissler gave the applicant the opportunity to address the Planning Commission.
Scott Kersten of 16332 Harrow Avenue North, approached the podium. Kersten states that he is focusing on
bringing his business to one location instead of constantly moving between two different locations.
Commissioner Arcand asks Kersten what he will do with the two properties once his business is relocated.
Kersten states that he is not certain but he will most likely sell the properties.
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Chair Kleissler opens the public hearing at 7:14 p.m.
Gloria Borowski of 15488 Goodview Trail North approaches the podium. Borowski's states that her property is
in close proximity to the incoming business and is concerned about operating hours of the business and whether
or not there will be fencing around the property, providing a buffer. She states that Juba's presentation answered
her questions.
Commissioner Tjernlund states that although the previous business located at the property performed a lot of
paintwork and sandblasting, the incoming business will not follow the same manufacturing practices.
Chair Kleissler closes the public hearing at 7:16 p.m.
Commissioner Derr states that the 15587 Forest Boulevard has been empty for some time and the new
automotive sale and repair business would be good for the property.
Chair Kleissler agrees with Commissioner Derr.
Tjernlund makes a motion, seconded by Lessard, to approve the CUP.
All Ayes. Motion Carried.
Juba states that the application will be moved to the City Council meeting of Monday, August 20, and will be
placed on the consent agenda.
New Business
Juba provided a description of the recent interviews for a new Planning Commissioner. David Fry has been
selected as the newest member of the Hugo Planning Commission. Juba also states that the City Council
authorized staff to review and possibly revise ordnances and bylaws for each commission to allow an alternate
commission member to fill in for absent commission members.
Adiournment
Commissioner Arcand made a motion, Commissioner Tjernlund seconded, to adjourn at 7:19 p.m.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Pierre Giguere