Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Approve Planning Commission Minutes
3.B. Public Hearing on (1) amending the Comprehensive Plan to change the Land Use Plan and future zoning map and (2) changing the zoning of the north one-half of the NE Quarter of Section 26-8-4.
3.C. Consider adopting Resolution 2022-01: A resolution of the Planning Commission recommending amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.
3.D. Provide a recommendation to the City Council on changing the zoning of the north one-half of the NE Quarter of Section 26-8-4 from C-2 General Commercial to C-1 Central Commercial and R-3 Multi-Family Residential.
3.E. Provide a recommendation to the City Council on enacting Ordinance 21XX: An ordinance relating to historic preservation.
4. Officers' Reports
5. Adjournment
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Meeting: August 22, 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 the previous Planning Commission meeting minutes as presented. Carried with a motion by Scott Kuncl and a second by Jennifer Robison.
  • Dave Jurena: Absent
  • Drew Rische: Absent
  • Sharon Scusa: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ryan Jindra: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Jennifer Robison: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.B. Public Hearing on (1) amending the Comprehensive Plan to change the Land Use Plan and future zoning map and (2) changing the zoning of the north one-half of the NE Quarter of Section 26-8-4.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that in order to change the zoning of the property, the Land Use Plan and future zoning map in the Comprehensive Plan need to be amended. The property owner is requesting residential zoning in the east half of the property and commercial zoning in the west half along Iris Avenue.
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Open the public hearing at 7:15pm. Carried with a motion by Ryan Jindra and a second by Scott Kuncl.
  • Dave Jurena: Absent
  • Drew Rische: Absent
  • Sharon Scusa: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ryan Jindra: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Jennifer Robison: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Close the public hearing at 7:25pm. Carried with a motion by Ryan Jindra and a second by Justin Kozisek.
  • Dave Jurena: Absent
  • Drew Rische: Absent
  • Sharon Scusa: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ryan Jindra: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Jennifer Robison: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.C. Consider adopting Resolution 2022-01: A resolution of the Planning Commission recommending amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Adopt Resolution 2022-01: A resolution of the Planning Commission recommending amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. Carried with a motion by Ryan Jindra and a second by Jennifer Robison.
  • Dave Jurena: Absent
  • Drew Rische: Absent
  • Sharon Scusa: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ryan Jindra: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Jennifer Robison: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.D. Provide a recommendation to the City Council on changing the zoning of the north one-half of the NE Quarter of Section 26-8-4 from C-2 General Commercial to C-1 Central Commercial and R-3 Multi-Family Residential.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that these zoning changes will allow what is needed for a pending development to move forward. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council to change the zoning of the north one-half of the NE Quarter of Section 26-8-4 from C-2 General Commercial to C-1 Central Commercial and R-3 Multi-Family Residential. Carried with a motion by Justin Kozisek and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Dave Jurena: Absent
  • Drew Rische: Absent
  • Sharon Scusa: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ryan Jindra: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Jennifer Robison: Aye
Subject:
3.E. Provide a recommendation to the City Council on enacting Ordinance 21XX: An ordinance relating to historic preservation.
Discussion:
This ordinance was discussed at the prior Planning Commission meeting. It has the ability to create historical districts and would have a board with a variety of qualified members who have knowledge in certain areas like archeology, architecture, or history. The board will help identify, advocate and preserve local landmarks and landmark districts.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Provide a recommendation to the City Council to enact Ordinance 21XX: An ordinance relating to historic preservation. Carried with a motion by Justin Kozisek and a second by Jennifer Robison.
  • Dave Jurena: Absent
  • Drew Rische: Absent
  • Sharon Scusa: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ryan Jindra: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: 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.

Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada reported the following:
  • Gave an update on the Comprehensive Plan with the new planner. There will be a strategic planning session on Wednesday morning for department heads.   
  • He and Dave attended a county commissioner's meeting to discuss housing. They ended up talking about a Railroad Transportation Safety District (RTSD) as well, and they ended up passing it!
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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