July 26, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
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1. Open Meeting
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In accordance with Nebraska law, a copy of the Open Meetings Act can be found in the back of the council chambers. Items listed on the agenda may be considered in any order. |
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2. Roll Call
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Attendance of Planning Commission members will be recorded to determine the presence of a quorum for official actions. |
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3. Special Order of Business
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The Planning Commission may take action to hear testimony in favor of or in opposition to, discuss/limit discussion and take action to approve or disapprove a recommendation to the City Council on any matter presented under this title. |
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3.A. Planning Commission Minutes
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.B. Discuss the creation of a new urban agriculture zoning district for residential/agricultural/commercial uses that are not allowed in current districts.
Discussion:
Anthony Fitzgerald mentioned defining terms like "livestock" or "companion animals" as similar to FSA or USDA terms. Fitzgerald also brought up ag gardens, distillaries, the number of outbuildings allowed on a property, and also permitting and code enforcement as things that need to be looked into. Dave Jurena talked about the need to compost, collect rain water, and control the use of chemicals. Jurena would like to explore the possibility of on-site sales, hiring help, and involving the schools in some way. Drew Rische inquired about the steps needed to go about creating the new zone and who could help with researching and data on the subject. City Administrator Tom Ourada addressed many of those things and clarified what the Planning Commission could or could not act on. Ourada and the City Attorney have done a lot of research and will help with the legalities, permitting and code enforcement side of things. Also discussed was the comprehensive plan and the RFP being already developed for the planner. The development of this type of zone will be added to the RFP. The minutes from tonight's meeting will be emailed to all members to review as they develop a list of items for the planner.
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3.C. Discuss changing the allowable driveway widths in various districts.
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City Administer Tom Ourada discussed amending the code on allowable driveway widths. Municipal code 11-508 states that on lots 60 feet or larger, parking spaces cannot exceed 35% of the yard width. There are developers wanting to build three stall garages for smaller houses and it does not meet the criteria of the code. There will be more research done as to what other towns are allowing and what is best for Crete. The topic was tabled for further research and discussion.
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4. Officers' Reports
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Reports may be given by Department Heads, other Committees and Commission members concerning current operations of the City. Questions may be asked and answered. No action can be taken by the Planning Commission on matters presented under this title except to answer any question posed and to refer the matter for further action.
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City Administer Tom Ourada informed the Planning Commission that the comprehensive plan will be on next month's agenda.
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5. Adjournment
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The Planning Commission will review the above matters and take such actions as they deem appropriate. The Planning Commission may enter into closed session to discuss any matter on this agenda when it is determined by the Commission that it is clearly necessary for protection of the public interest or the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual and if such and individual has not requested a public meeting, or as otherwise allowed by law. Any closed session shall be limited to the subject matter for which the closed session was called. If the motion to close passes, then the presiding officer immediately prior to the closed session shall restate on the record the limitation of the subject matter of the closed session. |
