January 7, 2008

Chairperson Carter called the regular meeting of the Fort Calhoun Planning Commission to order at 7:30 P.M. Monday, January 7, 2008. Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publication or posting, said forms of notice being designated methods for giving notice, an affidavit of publication or a certification of posting being attached to these minutes.

The agenda packets were distributed to the Chair and Board Members on January 4, 2008. Meetings are open to the public. Chairperson Carter announced a copy of the open meetings law is posted continually for public inspection on the bulletin board in the Council Chambers/Library.

The following answered roll: Ralph Carter, Carmine Pane, Eric Herbert and Darin Wilson. Richard Johnson, absent.

Planning Consultant Chris Solberg, AICP, with TSA was present.

Member Pane made a motion seconded by Member Herbert to approve the December 3, 2007 minutes as published. With members Herbert, Carter, Pane and Wilson voting "Aye", Johnson absent, motion carried.

Public Hearings:

At 7:36 P.M. Chairperson Carter stated in accordance with the published notice, it was now time to conduct the public hearing relative to hearing support of or protest against the proposed amendments to the Subdivision Regulations and Karas Rezoning Request, presented in the following order:

1. STANLEY KARAS, REZONING FROM AG AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO TA TRANSITIONAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT, OF TAX LOT 108 (NE ¼ NW ¼ 2-17-12), ADDRESS, 6017 CO. RD. P43.

No additional written comments received. County Road Superintendent, Cheryl Parsons, addressed the members, stating she and Mr. Karas agreed upon driveway placement on the lots, and that "Weight Limit" restrictions on County Road P43 and 32 are in process of being adopted. Following discussion, the hearing closed at 7:42 P.M.

2. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 3 "PROCEDURES AND ADMINISTRATION", SECTION 302 "ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISIONS" OF THE FORT CALHOUN, NEBRASKA SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS TO CHANGE THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION TO 14 DAYS PRIOR TO THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AND TO REMOVE "REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER" FROM LANGUAGE.

No written comments received. Following discussion, the hearing closed at 7:44 P.M.

3. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 5 "CIRCULATION SYSTEM DESIGN", SECTION 503 "STREET HIERARCHY AND DESIGN" OF THE FORT CALHOUN, NEBRASKA SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS TO INCLUDE ALLEYS IN THE STREET HIERARCHY TABLE AND TO PLACE MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS ON ALLEYS.

No written comments received. Following discussion, the hearing closed at 7:46 P.M.

New members, Eric Herbert and Darin Wilson were welcomed and introduced.

Member Wilson nominated Ralph Carter to continue as Chair of the Planning Commission. Member Pane seconded. With members Carter, Pane, Wilson and Herbert voting "Aye", Johnson absent, motion carried.

Member Pane nominated Eric Herbert to Vice-Chair, Member Wilson seconded the nomination. With members Pane, Wilson, Herbert and Carter voting "Aye", Johnson Absent, motion carried.

Unfinished Business:

Member Wilson made a motion seconded by Member Carter to approve recommendation of Ordinance No. 595 - Amending Article 3 of the Subdivision Regulations, with agreed upon text change, adding: The application must be filed, and all plans be submitted at least fourteen (14) days prior to the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission, at the end of paragraph 1 (Section 302(b)(1). With members Pane, Wilson, Herbert and Carter voting "Aye", Johnson absent, motion carried.

Member Wilson made a motion seconded by Member Herbert to approve recommendation of Ordinance No. 596 - Amending Article 5 of the Subdivision Regulations, with agreed upon text change to Table 5-3: Alley, Sidewalk, to say: Not Required. With members Wilson, Herbert, Carter and Pane voting "Aye", Johnson absent, motion carried.

Member Wilson made a motion seconded by Member Carter to table the recommendation of adoption, the previously approved By-Laws, to allow for an amendment to Article IV: Meetings, Section 2, to the regular February meeting. With members Herbert, Carter, Pane and Wilson voting "Aye", Johnson absent, motion carried, tabled.

New Business:

Member Herbert made a motion seconded by Member Pane to recommend approval to the City Council, the Zoning Change Request of Tax Lot 108 (2-11-17) by Stanley Karas from AG (Agriculture District) to TA (Transitional Agriculture District). With members Pane, Herbert, Wilson and Carter voting "Aye", Johnson absent, motioned carried.

Member Pane made a motion seconded by Member Herbert to accept the Preliminary Plat for the Karas Subdivision of Tax Lot 108 (2-11-17) and recommend its approval to the City Council. With members Carter, Pane, Wilson and Herbert voting "Aye", Johnson absent, motion carried.

Chairperson Carter noted the following permits were issued November 30 through December 27, 2007: North, Fence; Wilkinson Industries, Inc., fence; Team Bank, electrical. No discussion.

The APA/NPZA Conference, February 20-22, 2008 in Grand Island was discussed. Member Carter stated he would like to attend again this year. Other members will notify the clerk by January 14, of their interest. Requests for attendance will sent to the City Council for approval.

Public Comments:

Jeanne Knight asked for clarification on the possibility/timetable of a Highway 75 by-pass.

Future Agenda Items:

Looking into the policies and procedures used to assign addresses in the one-mile jurisdiction was requested by Member Herbert; the clerk was directed to contact the E-911 Administrator.

Member Pane made a motion seconded by Herbert to adjourn, with all members present voting "Aye", the meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.