Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Approve Planning Commission Minutes
3.B. Provide a recommendation to the City Council on changing the zoning of the north one-half of Lot 1, Block A Wily Reems Development Tract from R-2 to C-3; the south one-half of Lot 1, Block A Wily Reems Development Tract from R-2 to I-1; and parcel 760144999 from R-2 to I-1.
3.C. Provide a recommendation to the City Council on enacting Ordinance 2148: An ordinance relating to neighborhood and new development design standards.
4. Officers' Reports
5. Adjournment
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Meeting: May 2, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
Subject:
1. Open Meeting
Rationale:

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.
Subject:
2. Roll Call
Rationale:

    Attendance of Planning Commission members will be recorded to determine the presence of a quorum for official actions.
Subject:
3. Items of Business
Rationale:

    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.
Subject:
3.A. Approve Planning Commission Minutes
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve March 7, 2022 Planning Committee minutes as presented. Carried with a motion by Drew Rische and a second by Jennifer Robison.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Ryan Jindra: Absent
  • Sharon Scusa: Absent
  • Dave Jurena: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Drew Rische: Aye
  • Jennifer Robison: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.B. Provide a recommendation to the City Council on changing the zoning of the north one-half of Lot 1, Block A Wily Reems Development Tract from R-2 to C-3; the south one-half of Lot 1, Block A Wily Reems Development Tract from R-2 to I-1; and parcel 760144999 from R-2 to I-1.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that a request was made by the property owners and the prospective buyers of the property to rezone the area as presented. The owners of Blue River Meats want to purchase the property to be able to move and expand their business. All requirements for notification have been met and the rezoning follows our 2014 Comprehensive Plan, as well as local and state statute on zoning. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council to change the zoning of the north one-half of Lot 1, Block A Wily Reems Development Tract from R-2 to C-3; the south one-half of Lot 1, Block A Wily Reems Development Tract from R-2 to I-1; and parcel 760144999 from R-2 to I-1. Carried with a motion by Justin Kozisek and a second by Drew Rische.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Ryan Jindra: Absent
  • Sharon Scusa: Absent
  • Dave Jurena: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Drew Rische: Aye
  • Jennifer Robison: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.C. Provide a recommendation to the City Council on enacting Ordinance 2148: An ordinance relating to neighborhood and new development design standards.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada informed the Planning Commission that this ordinance is meant to provide relief to current developers on some of the standards we have now. One of the main concerns brought up was the percentage of the lot that could be garage/garage doors. The current housing market calls for newer homes with 3-stall garages and our current design standards will not allow 3-stall garages unless the lot is big enough that it meets the correct percentage, which most are not. Another section brought up was the percentage of landscaping each property needed and the idea that it should be the homeowner's choice to have landscaping or not. It was the consensus of the group to allow more time to look into the ordinance, make adjustments, and bring it back at the next meeting for action. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Table this item until the next meeting to be able to review it further before making a recommendation. Carried with a motion by Drew Rische and a second by Jennifer Robison.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Ryan Jindra: Absent
  • Sharon Scusa: Absent
  • Dave Jurena: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Drew Rische: Aye
  • Jennifer Robison: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4. Officers' Reports
Rationale:

    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.
Subject:
5. Adjournment
Rationale:

    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.
    The City of Crete assures that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, disability, handicap or sex, be excluded  from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of the City receiving Federal financial assistance.  To report discrimination, contact the City Clerk's office.

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