Planning & Zoning Minutes February 1, 2011

NORTH LIBERTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes
February 1, 2011

ROLL CALL. At 6:30 p.m., Vice-Chairman Moore called the February 1, 2011 meeting of the Planning Commission to order. Commission members present: Anderson, Detlefsen, Frost, Haack, Moore, Wilkerson. Mausser was absent due to a work conflict.
Others present: Dean Wheatley, City Planning Director; Erika Harper, NLTV.

AGENDA APPROVAL. Frost moved, Haack seconded to approve the agenda. The vote was: ayes – Haack, Frost, Wilkerson, Moore, Detlefsen, Anderson; nays – none. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT. No public comment was offered.

CONDITIONAL USE FOR NEUMILLER ELECTRIC.
Staff Review. Wheatley presented the Request of Matt Neumiller to approve a conditional use for outside storage at commercial property generally located at the northeast corner of 240th Street and North Jones Boulevard. Wheatley reported that the owner has been very accommodating and willing to provide screening for the storage as shown on the plan in the Commission packet.
Applicant’s Presentation. Matt Neumiller was not present.
Public Comments. No public comment was made.
Questions and Comments. Anderson stated that a couple more trees at the northwest corner of the site would help close a gap that might be present for residents of condominiums across Jones Boulevard.
Recommendation to City Council. Wilkerson moved, Frost seconded to recommend approval of the conditional use permit to the Board of Adjustment, subject to the addition of screen plantings at the northwest corner of the parking area. The vote was: ayes – Wilkerson, Frost, Detlefsen, Anderson, Haack, Moore; nays – none. Motion carried.

MINUTES. Haack moved, Wilkerson seconded to approve the minutes of the January 4, 2011 Commission meeting. The vote was: ayes – Moore, Anderson, Frost, Haack, Wilkerson, Detlefsen; nays – none. Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS. Wheatley reported that the property owner who attended the previous meeting to say that he should have received a mailed notice for the rezoning of The Villas property was incorrect – that his property was actually about 774 feet at its closest point to the rezoning area. Wilkerson reported that she had a discussion with the owner after the meeting to explain the probable situation.

NEW BUSINESS. Wheatley reported that staff is proposing a $40,000 line item in next year’s budget for assistance with updating the Comprehensive Plan.

CASES UNDER DEVELOPMENT. None to report.

ADJOURNMENT. The meeting adjourned at about 6:45 by unanimous consent.