Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Approve Planning Commission Minutes
3.A.1. March 24th, 2025 Meeting Minutes 
3.B. Consider the proposed Zoning Change request from C3 to C2 on west Highway 33 area. 
3.C. Consider the proposed future land use  Zoning Map Amendment from C3 to C2 on west Highway 33 area. 
3.D. Set the date and time for a Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and in relation to the Zoning Change request at 1530 Pine Ave from I-2 to I-1. 
3.E. Set the date and time for a Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to an in relation to the proposed future land use Zoning Map Amendment at 1530 Pine Ave from I-2 to I-1. 
3.F. Set the date and time for a Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and in relation to the zoning change for the property CRETE PRCT SW 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC. 33-8-4 36.34 ACRES from R-3 to C-2 
3.G. Set the date and time for a Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and in relation to the proposed future land use Zoning Map Amendment from R-3 to C-2 for the property CRETE PRCT SW 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC. 33-8-4 36.34 ACRES from R-3 to C-2 
4. Officers' Reports
5. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 28, 2025 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
Subject:
3.A.1. March 24th, 2025 Meeting Minutes 
Discussion:
    Approved the March 24th, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Carried with a motion by Scott Kuncl and a second by Carely Adame Ortiz.
Carely Adame Ortiz: Aye, Tom Ourada: Aye, Dave Jurena: Aye, Scott Kuncl: Aye, Jeff Wenz, Aye
Aye: 5, No: 0
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the March 24th, 2025 Meeting Minutes Carried with a motion by Scott Kuncl and a second by Carely Adame Ortiz.
  • Carely Adame Ortiz: Aye
  • 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.B. Consider the proposed Zoning Change request from C3 to C2 on west Highway 33 area. 
Discussion:
City Administrator and Planning Commission member Tom Ourada stated that hearings were held to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and in relation to the Zoning Change request from C3 to C2 on the west Highway 33 area. Planning Commission member Jeff Wenz asked if a summary could be provided of what was discussed during the hearings. Ourada explained that a number of people were present and had concerns. Brian Pribyl was concerned and thought that an apartment complex was going to be built where the Great Wall Chinese Restaurant is located. Ourada explained that an apartment complex is not allowed in C3 or C2 zoning. Pribyl stopped by Ourada's office the next day after the hearing and apologized that he had misunderstood what was taking place. 
Planning Commission member Scott Kuncl stated that there are business currently in the area that are non-conforming and with the zoning change they would be conforming. 
Ourada explained that Dimas Adame had asked for his property to be rezoned and when they started looking into it they realized that there were many businesses that were not conforming. 
 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council the proposed Zoning Change request from C3 to C2 on west Highway 33 area. Carried with a motion by Scott Kuncl and a second by Jeff Wenz.
  • Ryan Jindra: Absent
  • Drew Rische: Absent
  • Jennifer Robison: Absent
  • Carely Adame Ortiz: Abstain (With Conflict)
  • Brent Cole: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Dave Jurena: Aye
  • Jay Quinn: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Jeff Wenz: Aye
  • Tom Ourada: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.C. Consider the proposed future land use  Zoning Map Amendment from C3 to C2 on west Highway 33 area. 
Discussion:
City Administrator and Planning Commission member Tom Ourada stated that this follows what was done with the proposed zoning change request and is a requirement by state statute and for the comprehensive plan. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council the proposed future land use Zoning Map Amendment from C3 to C2 on west Highway 33 area. Carried with a motion by Scott Kuncl and a second by Jeff Wenz.
  • Ryan Jindra: Absent
  • Drew Rische: Absent
  • Jennifer Robison: Absent
  • Carely Adame Ortiz: Abstain (With Conflict)
  • Brent Cole: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Dave Jurena: Aye
  • Jay Quinn: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Jeff Wenz: Aye
  • Tom Ourada: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.D. Set the date and time for a Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and in relation to the Zoning Change request at 1530 Pine Ave from I-2 to I-1. 
Discussion:
City Administrator and Planning Commission member Tom Ourada explained that this is located at 1530 Pine Ave where the old Douglas Manufacturing used to be at. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Set Public Hearing for the Zoning Change request at 1530 Pine Ave from I-2 to I-1 for May 19th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Carried with a motion by Scott Kuncl and a second by Jeff Wenz.
  • Ryan Jindra: Absent
  • Drew Rische: Absent
  • Jennifer Robison: Absent
  • Carely Adame Ortiz: Aye
  • Brent Cole: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Dave Jurena: Aye
  • Jay Quinn: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Jeff Wenz: Aye
  • Tom Ourada: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.E. Set the date and time for a Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to an in relation to the proposed future land use Zoning Map Amendment at 1530 Pine Ave from I-2 to I-1. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Set Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and in relation to the proposed future land use Zoning Map Amendment at 1530 Pine Ave from I-2 to I-1 for May 19th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Carried with a motion by Scott Kuncl and a second by Jeff Wenz.
  • Ryan Jindra: Absent
  • Drew Rische: Absent
  • Jennifer Robison: Absent
  • Carely Adame Ortiz: Aye
  • Brent Cole: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Dave Jurena: Aye
  • Jay Quinn: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Jeff Wenz: Aye
  • Tom Ourada: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.F. Set the date and time for a Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and in relation to the zoning change for the property CRETE PRCT SW 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC. 33-8-4 36.34 ACRES from R-3 to C-2 
Discussion:
City Administrator and Planning Commission member Tom Ourada stated that although the owner of the property Matthew Hansen had not formally put in a request he had stated his interest in having the zoning changed from R-3 to C-2. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Set Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and in relation to the zoning change for the property CRETE PRCT SW 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC. 33-8-4 36.34 ACRES from R-3 to C-2 for May 19th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Carried with a motion by Scott Kuncl and a second by Jeff Wenz.
  • Ryan Jindra: Absent
  • Drew Rische: Absent
  • Jennifer Robison: Absent
  • Carely Adame Ortiz: Aye
  • Brent Cole: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Dave Jurena: Aye
  • Jay Quinn: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Jeff Wenz: Aye
  • Tom Ourada: Aye
Subject:
3.G. Set the date and time for a Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and in relation to the proposed future land use Zoning Map Amendment from R-3 to C-2 for the property CRETE PRCT SW 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC. 33-8-4 36.34 ACRES from R-3 to C-2 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Set the Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and in relation to the proposed future land use Zoning Map Amendment from R-3 to C-2 for the property CRETE PRCT SW 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC. 33-8-4 36.34 ACRES from R-3 to C-2 for May 19th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Carried with a motion by Scott Kuncl and a second by Jeff Wenz.
  • Ryan Jindra: Absent
  • Drew Rische: Absent
  • Jennifer Robison: Absent
  • Carely Adame Ortiz: Aye
  • Brent Cole: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Dave Jurena: Aye
  • Jay Quinn: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Jeff Wenz: Aye
  • Tom Ourada: Aye
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 and Planning Commission member Tom Ourada stated that he is an alternate member on the commission. In the past they had been having a difficult time getting five members to constitute a quorum. This has been the second time he has been a voting member on the Planning Commission as the alternate member. 

Ourada also explained that the two recommendations from the Planning Commission for the first two items now go to the City Council. There will be public hearings on the proposed changes. 
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:
Planning Commission Chair Dave Jurena Adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m.

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