Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Election of Officers
3.B. Approve Planning Commission Minutes
3.C. Public Hearing on Cardinal Ventures Redevelopment Project 
3.D. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on a Redevelopment Plan Amendment for the Cardinal Ventures Redevelopment Project. 
3.E. Public Hearing on Crete Senior Villas Redevelopment Project 
3.F. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on a Redevelopment Plan Amendment for the Crete Senior Villas Redevelopment Project. 
4. Officers' Reports
5. Adjournment
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Meeting: May 22, 2023 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.

Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada was present for the meeting but did not vote. 
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. Election of Officers
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Elected Dave Jurena as planning commission chair. Carried with a motion by Jennifer Robison and a second by Justin Kozisek.
  • Ryan Jindra: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Dave Jurena: Aye
  • Drew Rische: Aye
  • Jay Quinn: Aye
  • Jennifer Robison: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Jeff Wenz: Aye
  • Tom Ourada: Aye
Subject:
3.B. Approve Planning Commission Minutes
Discussion:
Scott Kuncl mentioned that there are two corrections to be made on the minutes (correct who second) and add adjournment.  
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Planning Commission Minutes Carried with a motion by Scott Kuncl and a second by Ryan Jindra.
  • Ryan Jindra: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Dave Jurena: Aye
  • Drew Rische: Aye
  • Jay Quinn: Aye
  • Jennifer Robison: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Jeff Wenz: Aye
  • Tom Ourada: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.C. Public Hearing on Cardinal Ventures Redevelopment Project 
Discussion:

City Attorney Alison J Borer gave a presentation for the Cardinal Ventures Redevelopment
Mentioned the following;
  • It conforms with the comprehensive plan. This is Area #3 13th and Iris.
  • There will be 33 lots, public infrastructure, preliminary site plan, streets, water, and sewer. The project would start in 2024. Private improvements would be $11 million.
  • Difference in property tax before and after construction. Have everything built by 2029 to maximize Tax Increment Financing (TIF). TIF can only be used for eligible expenditures. Zone R2 Residential
  • The comprehensive plan calls for new houses 184 needed by 2024. A portion of the project will be rezoned R3 and replotted. Will see additional taxes. The current site value is $180,000 after plotting $955,000. Will see immediate benefits. The project will increase the population density. There will be more children in school districts. The school district is in favor
  • It will increase the variety of housing and generate sales tax. Build infrastructure and reduce blighted areas
Darcy Ross stated the following;
  • They have studied the comprehensive plan and TIF and there is a lack of housing. They will have 33 lots available. Thinking of building row houses.
  • The timeline will be early 2024. It will be built in 6-9 months. The cost is very high per lot about $60,000 per lot. That is why they are requesting TIF. Anyone could have bought the property but no one did
Steven Reisdorff commented the following;
  • There are subdivision regulations and there should be a personal guarantee. To justify that the area is blighted is a stretch. Developers in town have done their own finances. Other projects in town have used TIF
City Attorney, Alison J Borer stated the following;
  • The area is already declared blighted and substandard. The developer will pay for all the infrastructure and the land is private property. The developer purchased land and it’s not city property.
Steven Reisdorff stated he wanted to see the following;
  • Would have liked to see other proposals, not just the one being presented, the preliminary and final plats and where the sewer and water will be at.
An Attorney from Omaha for Cardinal Ventures stated the following:
  • There will be a variety of price points and this bridges the gap for housing. The property will continue to sit undeveloped if TIF is not used. After 15 years, tax money will be revenue to the City of Crete. There are currently very few tools that help developers and TIF gives broad authority to develop your community.
City Attorney Alison J Borer stated that developers present the TIF proposals first so that they know if they are able to secure TIF

Ron Sack: Mentioned that he asked for TIF
City Administrator Tom Ourada mentioned that the land was not in a redevelopment area.
The developers tonight have paid for a blighted study.
Ron Sack stated that the direction he received was that it wasn’t possible.
Ron Sack: Mentioned that he thinks the development of this property being talked about tonight  is good but the city needs to be consistent with policy.
City Attorney Alison J Borer asked to focus on whether this conforms with the comprehensive plan.

 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Opened Public Hearing on Cardinal Ventures Redevelopment Project Carried with a motion by Scott Kuncl and a second by Justin Kozisek.
  • Brent Cole: Aye
  • Ryan Jindra: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Dave Jurena: Aye
  • Drew Rische: Aye
  • Jay Quinn: Aye
  • Jennifer Robison: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Jeff Wenz: Aye
  • Tom Ourada: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Closed Public Hearing on Cardinal Ventures Redevelopment Project at 7:50pm Carried with a motion by Justin Kozisek and a second by Ryan Jindra.
  • Brent Cole: Aye
  • Ryan Jindra: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Dave Jurena: Aye
  • Drew Rische: Aye
  • Jay Quinn: Aye
  • Jennifer Robison: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Jeff Wenz: Aye
  • Tom Ourada: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.D. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on a Redevelopment Plan Amendment for the Cardinal Ventures Redevelopment Project. 
Discussion:
Brent Cole mentioned that he was uninformed on the matter and would abstain from voting.
Scott Kuncl Abstained
Jeff Wenz Abstained from voting due to conflict of interest 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Resolution #PC23-01 Carried with a motion by Justin Kozisek and a second by Jay Quinn.
  • Brent Cole: Abstain (With Conflict)
  • Ryan Jindra: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Abstain (With Conflict)
  • Dave Jurena: Aye
  • Drew Rische: Aye
  • Jay Quinn: Aye
  • Jennifer Robison: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Jeff Wenz: Abstain (With Conflict)
  • Tom Ourada: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.E. Public Hearing on Crete Senior Villas Redevelopment Project 
Discussion:
City Attorney Alison J Borer explained the following;
  • This is the Crete Senior Villas Redevelopment Project Area #1. This is the preliminary site plan. This will be a 30-unit apartment building for affordable senior housing 55 years and older at or below the 60% poverty line. The start date will be at the end of this year and finish towards the end of 2024. This will be tax credit project and will cost approximately 8.7 million dollars. The developer is requesting $223, 000 in Tax Increment Financing. It is in the comprehensive plan zone R3. It was rezoned last year. Will be subdivided. Has reviewed all statutory elements. There was a cost benefit analysis.
Ryan Stoll- Redeveloper explained the following;
  • This will be senior housing in close proximity to Wal-Mart and the hospital. The building will be 3 stories. The apartments will be 2 bedrooms and one bath. The property is governed by the state and there will only be a 2-3% rent increase. There will be income requirements. There will be 7 apartments that will rent for $407, 9 apartments for $735, and 14 apartments for $795.
City Administrator Tom Ourada mentioned that NIFA projects are highly competitive.

 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Opened Public Hearing on Crete Senior Villas Redevelopment Project Carried with a motion by Ryan Jindra and a second by Jennifer Robison.
  • Brent Cole: Aye
  • Ryan Jindra: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Dave Jurena: Aye
  • Drew Rische: Aye
  • Jay Quinn: Aye
  • Jennifer Robison: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Jeff Wenz: Aye
  • Tom Ourada: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Closed Public Hearing on Crete Senior Villas Redevelopment Project Carried with a motion by Ryan Jindra and a second by Jay Quinn.
  • Brent Cole: Aye
  • Ryan Jindra: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Dave Jurena: Aye
  • Drew Rische: Aye
  • Jay Quinn: Aye
  • Jennifer Robison: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Jeff Wenz: Aye
  • Tom Ourada: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.F. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on a Redevelopment Plan Amendment for the Crete Senior Villas Redevelopment Project. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved Resolution #PC23-02. Carried with a motion by Jennifer Robison and a second by Jay Quinn.
  • Brent Cole: Abstain (With Conflict)
  • Ryan Jindra: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Abstain (With Conflict)
  • Dave Jurena: Aye
  • Drew Rische: Aye
  • Jay Quinn: Aye
  • Jennifer Robison: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Jeff Wenz: Abstain (With Conflict)
  • Tom Ourada: 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:
Officers Reports:
City administrator Tom Ourada stated the following;
  • The developers want to know if they are approved for TIF before they start spending.
  • This is a redevelopment area.
  • A blight study was completed and factors were met.
  • The planners conducted the study, not the city.
  • City Attorney Alison J Borer mentioned that only a percentage of the city can be classified as bighted and substandard (30% of a city of the first class) 
Meeting adjourned at 8:43pm
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.

Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 8:43pm 

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