Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Approve Planning Commission Minutes
3.B. Comprehensive Plan Presentation by Christopher Shires with Confluence. 
3.C. Discuss 5ft minimum sidewalk width. 
4. Officers' Reports
5. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: November 27, 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.
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
Discussion:
Scott Kuncl mentioned on item 3.C Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the proposed Zoning Map amendment. College Park Addition block 15 lots 9-11 R2 changed R-3.  Changing the word continuous to contiguous in what City Administrator Tom Ourada mentioned. 
Kuncl also mentioned that Brent Cole is still mentioned in roll call. He is no longer on the Planning Commission. 
 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved Planning Commission Minutes. Carried with a motion by Scott Kuncl and a second by Ryan Jindra.
  • Jeff Wenz: Absent
  • Brent Cole: Aye
  • Ryan Jindra: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Dave Jurena: Aye
  • Drew Rische: Aye
  • Jay Quinn: Aye
  • Jennifer Robison: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Tom Ourada: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.B. Comprehensive Plan Presentation by Christopher Shires with Confluence. 
Discussion:
Christopher Shires and Caitlin Bolte with Confluence provided a presentation on the Crete Comprehensive Plan. Shires stated that they are working on a summary version and a Spanish version of the Crete Comprehensive Plan. 
The presentation covered the following:
-Project Scope + Schedule
- Public Comment + Feedback Review
- Review Draft Chapters 
- Future Land Use Plan & Sports Complex 
- Next Steps  
Shires mentioned the Review of Draft Chapters: a community vision and the planning big ideas which included bus partnerships in the community, railroad viaduct/overpass at Boswell Ave and and housing strategies to mention a few. 
Chapter 1: a community of vision 
Plan Guiding Principles 
- Welcoming Community 
- Quality of life 
- Diversity of Housing Options 
- Pedestrian Mobility and Connectivity 
- Economic Development and Growth 
- Parks and Recreation 
- Strategic Partnerships 
Chapter 2: a community to live in 
- Housing 
- Parks and Recreation 
- Community Character 
Chapter 3: a community to work in 
- Economic Development - Transportation 
Chapter 4: a community to grow in 
- Existing Land Use and Future Land Use Map 
Sports Complex Concepts 

Implementation Matrix : Goal/Policy/Action Item 
- Priority level - Timeframe  - Potential Partners 
Crete Welcoming Committee Principles

What's Next: City Council Meeting on Tuesday, December 19th 2023 at 6:00 p.m.


 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council the Comprehensive Plan Presentation. Carried with a motion by Jennifer Robison and a second by Scott Kuncl.
  • Jeff Wenz: Absent
  • Brent Cole: Aye
  • Ryan Jindra: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Dave Jurena: Aye
  • Drew Rische: Aye
  • Jay Quinn: Aye
  • Jennifer Robison: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Tom Ourada: Aye
Subject:
3.C. Discuss 5ft minimum sidewalk width. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that there was a discussion about 5 ft sidewalks with the Public Works Committee and also with the Comprehensive Plan planners. Caitlin Bolte mentioned that 5 ft sidewalks are standard and also mentioned 6 ft sidewalks in busier areas where there are more people walking. 
Ourada mentioned that 5ft sidewalks are universal and would cost more for the developers, but it will just be a matter of time until all sidewalks will end up being 5 ft and not to think about 4 year increments, but think 40-50 years. 
 
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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