Planning Commission Minutes

March 8, 2007 - 7:00 p.m.

City Hall Council Chambers

1. Call to Order and Flag Pledge.

Commission Chair Vince Johnson called the meeting to order.

2. Roll Call.

Chair Vince Johnson and Commissioners Randy Dahlheimer, Steve Fowler, and Bob O’Brien were present as was City Council Liaison Scott Hoke and City Planner Erin Stwora.

3. Approval of the Agenda.

The agenda was approved by consensus.

4. Open Forum.

Chair Johnson opened the open forum.

No one came forward for open forum.

Chair Johnson closed the open forum.

5. City Council Update.

Council Liaison Hoke provided the update.

6. Consent Agenda.

A. Approval of the February 1, 2007 Planning Commission meeting minutes.

Motion to approve by O’Brien, second by Fowler, All ayes.

7. Attached Garage Size Ordinance Review.

Prior to the Ordinance Codification last year, the previous copy of the Zoning Ordinance showed the following language for accessory building and structures:

All attached garages and detached accessory buildings located in the R-1 and R-0 district shall not exceed combined a total of eight hundred and sixty-four (864) square feet in area.

City Planner Erin Stwora explained that in the past year, she has received many inquiries in expanding attached garages, however, this ordinance gives very little ability for homeowners to do so, as this is approximately the size of a typical three car garage. Planner Stwora suggested that she felt it would be appropriate to raise the square footage allotment for the R-1 District to 1,250 square feet for attached garages.

Commissioner Fowler stated that he felt that an increased size was not necessary. Commissioners Dahlheimer and O’Brien were supportive of the proposal to increase the permitted size.

Motion to allow staff to move forward with drafting an ordinance amendment allowing the R-1 District to have a maximum attached garage size of 1,250 square feet. Motion made by Dahlheimer, seconded by Johnson. Ayes: All.

8. Construction Site Runoff Control Ordinance Review.

9. Storm Water Illicit Discharge and Illicit Connection Ordinance Review.

Planner Stwora presented the Construction Site Runoff Control and Storm Water Illicit Discharge and Illicit Connection Ordinances. Planner Stwora stated that former Planner Atkinson presented the ordinances to the Planning Commission in 2005, but did not forward them to the City Council. Planner Stwora asked that the Planning Commission review the items again and forward a recommendation onto the City Council.

Commissioner Fowler stated that the ordinances look good and comprehensive.

Motion to approve the Construction Site Runoff Control and Storm Water Illicit Discharge and Illicit Connection Ordinances. Motion made by O’Brien, seconded by Dahlheimer. Ayes: All.

10. New Business.

Future and Continued Planning Commission Agenda Items.

11. Staff Notices and Announcements.

A. The City Council meetings at which the above items may be considered will be held on April 10, 2007.

B. The next Planning Commission meeting will be held on May 3, 2007.

12. Adjourn.

Motion to adjourn was made by Dahlheimer, seconded by O’Brien. Ayes: All.