Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Approve Planning Commission Minutes
3.A.1. April 28th, 2025 Minutes 
3.B. Public Hearing on the proposed Zoning Change Request for  CRETE PRCT PART SW 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC. 33-8-4 36.34 ACRES R-3 to C-2
3.C. Public Hearing on the proposed future land use Zoning Map Amendment for  CRETE PRCT PART SW 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC. 33-8-4 36.34 ACRES R-3 to C-2
3.D. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the proposed Zoning Change Request for  CRETE PRCT PART SW 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC. 33-8-4 36.34 ACRES R-3 to C-2
3.E. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the proposed future land use Zoning Map Amendment for  CRETE PRCT PART SW 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC. 33-8-4 36.34 ACRES R-3 to C-2
3.F. Public Hearing on the proposed Zoning Change Request. CRETE CITY LOT 19 BLK.102, PT BLK. 105 &VAC. ALLEY & 15TH AVE, & PT BLK 106 & VAC. ALLEY & PINE AVE BETWEEN BLK. 105-106 Commonly Known AS 1530 Pine Ave from I-2 to I-1
 
3.G. Public Hearing on the proposed future land use Zoning Map Amendment. CRETE CITY LOT 19 BLK.102, PT BLK. 105 &VAC. ALLEY & 15TH AVE, & PT BLK 106 & VAC. ALLEY & PINE AVE BETWEEN BLK. 105-106
Commonly Known AS 1530 Pine Ave from I-2 to I-1
 
3.H. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the proposed Zoning Change Request. CRETE CITY LOT 19 BLK.102, PT BLK. 105 &VAC. ALLEY & 15TH AVE, & PT BLK 106 & VAC. ALLEY & PINE AVE BETWEEN BLK. 105-106 Commonly Known AS 1530 Pine Ave from I-2 to I-1
3.I. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the proposed future land use Zoning Map Amendment. CRETE CITY LOT 19 BLK.102, PT BLK. 105 &VAC. ALLEY & 15TH AVE, & PT BLK 106 & VAC. ALLEY & PINE AVE BETWEEN BLK. 105-106 Commonly Known AS 1530 Pine Ave from I-2 to I-1
4. Officers' Reports
5. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 19, 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. April 28th, 2025 Minutes 
Discussion:
  Approved the April 28th, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Carried with a motion by Scott Kuncl and a second by Jeff Wenz.
Carely Adame Ortiz: Aye, Justin Kozisek: Aye, Dave Jurena: Aye, Scott Kuncl: Aye, Jeff Wenz: Aye, Jennifer Robison: Aye
Aye: 6, No: 0
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the April 28th, 2025 Minutes Carried with a motion by Scott Kuncl and a second by Jeff Wenz.
  • Ryan Jindra: Absent
  • Jay Quinn: Absent
  • Drew Rische: Absent
  • Carely Adame Ortiz: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Dave Jurena: Aye
  • Jennifer Robison: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Jeff Wenz: Aye
  • Tom Ourada: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.B. Public Hearing on the proposed Zoning Change Request for  CRETE PRCT PART SW 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC. 33-8-4 36.34 ACRES R-3 to C-2
Discussion:
The Public Hearing opened at 7:01 p.m. and City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that they have been in contact with the owner. This Zoning Change Request is contiguous with the rest of the properties that were recently rezoned to C-2. 
Ourada explained that the only concern was that the owner would like storage units and people had mentioned that might generate more traffic. Ourada did inform the people with the concern know that is a county road and not a city road and no one was eager to annex. 
The Public Hearing Closed at 7:04 p.m.
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Opened the Public Hearing on the proposed Zoning Change Request for CRETE PRCT PART SW 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC. 33-8-4 36.34 ACRES R-3 to C-2 Carried with a motion by Scott Kuncl and a second by Justin Kozisek.
  • Ryan Jindra: Absent
  • Jay Quinn: Absent
  • Drew Rische: Absent
  • Carely Adame Ortiz: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Dave Jurena: Aye
  • Jennifer Robison: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Jeff Wenz: Aye
  • Tom Ourada: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Closed the Public Hearing on the proposed Zoning Change Request for CRETE PRCT PART SW 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC. 33-8-4 36.34 ACRES R-3 to C-2 Carried with a motion by Jennifer Robison and a second by Scott Kuncl.
  • Ryan Jindra: Absent
  • Jay Quinn: Absent
  • Drew Rische: Absent
  • Carely Adame Ortiz: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Dave Jurena: Aye
  • Jennifer Robison: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Jeff Wenz: Aye
  • Tom Ourada: Aye
Subject:
3.C. Public Hearing on the proposed future land use Zoning Map Amendment for  CRETE PRCT PART SW 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC. 33-8-4 36.34 ACRES R-3 to C-2
Discussion:
The public hearing opened at 7:06 p.m. City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that the public hearings are held first to get the public input about the zoning changes and the proposed future land use zoning map amendment. 
The public hearing closed at 7:07 p.m.
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Opened the Public Hearing on the proposed future land use Zoning Map Amendment for CRETE PRCT PART SW 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC. 33-8-4 36.34 ACRES R-3 to C-2 Carried with a motion by Scott Kuncl and a second by Justin Kozisek.
  • Ryan Jindra: Absent
  • Jay Quinn: Absent
  • Drew Rische: Absent
  • Carely Adame Ortiz: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Dave Jurena: Aye
  • Jennifer Robison: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Jeff Wenz: Aye
  • Tom Ourada: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Closed the Public Hearing on the proposed future land use Zoning Map Amendment for CRETE PRCT PART SW 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC. 33-8-4 36.34 ACRES R-3 to C-2 Carried with a motion by Carely Adame Ortiz and a second by Scott Kuncl.
  • Ryan Jindra: Absent
  • Jay Quinn: Absent
  • Drew Rische: Absent
  • Carely Adame Ortiz: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Dave Jurena: Aye
  • Jennifer Robison: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Jeff Wenz: Aye
  • Tom Ourada: Aye
Subject:
3.D. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the proposed Zoning Change Request for  CRETE PRCT PART SW 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC. 33-8-4 36.34 ACRES R-3 to C-2
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council on the proposed Zoning Change Request for CRETE PRCT PART SW 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC. 33-8-4 36.34 ACRES R-3 to C-2 Carried with a motion by Jennifer Robison and a second by Carely Adame Ortiz.
  • Ryan Jindra: Absent
  • Jay Quinn: Absent
  • Drew Rische: Absent
  • Carely Adame Ortiz: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Dave Jurena: Aye
  • Jennifer Robison: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Jeff Wenz: Aye
  • Tom Ourada: Aye
Subject:
3.E. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the proposed future land use Zoning Map Amendment for  CRETE PRCT PART SW 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC. 33-8-4 36.34 ACRES R-3 to C-2
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council on the proposed future land use Zoning Map Amendment for CRETE PRCT PART SW 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC. 33-8-4 36.34 ACRES R-3 to C-2 Carried with a motion by Justin Kozisek and a second by Scott Kuncl.
  • Ryan Jindra: Absent
  • Jay Quinn: Absent
  • Drew Rische: Absent
  • Carely Adame Ortiz: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Dave Jurena: Aye
  • Jennifer Robison: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Jeff Wenz: Aye
  • Tom Ourada: Aye
Subject:
3.F. Public Hearing on the proposed Zoning Change Request. CRETE CITY LOT 19 BLK.102, PT BLK. 105 &VAC. ALLEY & 15TH AVE, & PT BLK 106 & VAC. ALLEY & PINE AVE BETWEEN BLK. 105-106 Commonly Known AS 1530 Pine Ave from I-2 to I-1
 
Discussion:
The public hearing opened at 7:10 p.m. City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that the applicant would like the setbacks from I-2 to I-1. Ourada stated that this is contiguous and with the land use of the area. Mr. Eggerbraaten stated that he works at Enerlux Windows and he also lives next to the property and he is there as an employee of Enerlux Windows. 
The public hearing closed at 7:13 p.m.
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Opened the Public Hearing on the proposed Zoning Change Request. CRETE CITY LOT 19 BLK.102, PT BLK. 105 &VAC. ALLEY & 15TH AVE, & PT BLK 106 & VAC. ALLEY & PINE AVE BETWEEN BLK. 105-106 Commonly Known AS 1530 Pine Ave from I-2 to I-1 Carried with a motion by Scott Kuncl and a second by Justin Kozisek.
  • Ryan Jindra: Absent
  • Jay Quinn: Absent
  • Drew Rische: Absent
  • Carely Adame Ortiz: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Dave Jurena: Aye
  • Jennifer Robison: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Jeff Wenz: Aye
  • Tom Ourada: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Closed the Public Hearing on the proposed Zoning Change Request. CRETE CITY LOT 19 BLK.102, PT BLK. 105 &VAC. ALLEY & 15TH AVE, & PT BLK 106 & VAC. ALLEY & PINE AVE BETWEEN BLK. 105-106 Commonly Known AS 1530 Pine Ave from I-2 to I-1 Carried with a motion by Carely Adame Ortiz and a second by Jennifer Robison.
  • Ryan Jindra: Absent
  • Jay Quinn: Absent
  • Drew Rische: Absent
  • Carely Adame Ortiz: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Dave Jurena: Aye
  • Jennifer Robison: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Jeff Wenz: Aye
  • Tom Ourada: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.G. Public Hearing on the proposed future land use Zoning Map Amendment. CRETE CITY LOT 19 BLK.102, PT BLK. 105 &VAC. ALLEY & 15TH AVE, & PT BLK 106 & VAC. ALLEY & PINE AVE BETWEEN BLK. 105-106
Commonly Known AS 1530 Pine Ave from I-2 to I-1
 
Discussion:
The public hearing opened at 7:13 p.m. City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that the VAC. Alley in the description stands for vacated alley. 
The public hearing closed at 7:14 p.m.
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Opened the Public Hearing on the proposed future land use Zoning Map Amendment. CRETE CITY LOT 19 BLK.102, PT BLK. 105 &VAC. ALLEY & 15TH AVE, & PT BLK 106 & VAC. ALLEY & PINE AVE BETWEEN BLK. 105-106 Commonly Known AS 1530 Pine Ave from I-2 to I-1 Carried with a motion by Scott Kuncl and a second by Justin Kozisek.
  • Ryan Jindra: Absent
  • Jay Quinn: Absent
  • Drew Rische: Absent
  • Carely Adame Ortiz: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Dave Jurena: Aye
  • Jennifer Robison: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Jeff Wenz: Aye
  • Tom Ourada: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Closed the Public Hearing on the proposed future land use Zoning Map Amendment. CRETE CITY LOT 19 BLK.102, PT BLK. 105 &VAC. ALLEY & 15TH AVE, & PT BLK 106 & VAC. ALLEY & PINE AVE BETWEEN BLK. 105-106 Commonly Known AS 1530 Pine Ave from I-2 to I-1 Carried with a motion by Scott Kuncl and a second by Justin Kozisek.
  • Ryan Jindra: Absent
  • Jay Quinn: Absent
  • Drew Rische: Absent
  • Carely Adame Ortiz: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Dave Jurena: Aye
  • Jennifer Robison: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Jeff Wenz: Aye
  • Tom Ourada: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.H. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the proposed Zoning Change Request. CRETE CITY LOT 19 BLK.102, PT BLK. 105 &VAC. ALLEY & 15TH AVE, & PT BLK 106 & VAC. ALLEY & PINE AVE BETWEEN BLK. 105-106 Commonly Known AS 1530 Pine Ave from I-2 to I-1
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council on the proposed Zoning Change Request. CRETE CITY LOT 19 BLK.102, PT BLK. 105 &VAC. ALLEY & 15TH AVE, & PT BLK 106 & VAC. ALLEY & PINE AVE BETWEEN BLK. 105-106 Commonly Known AS 1530 Pine Ave from I-2 to I-1 Carried with a motion by Scott Kuncl and a second by Jennifer Robison.
  • Ryan Jindra: Absent
  • Jay Quinn: Absent
  • Drew Rische: Absent
  • Carely Adame Ortiz: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Dave Jurena: Aye
  • Jennifer Robison: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Jeff Wenz: Aye
  • Tom Ourada: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.I. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the proposed future land use Zoning Map Amendment. CRETE CITY LOT 19 BLK.102, PT BLK. 105 &VAC. ALLEY & 15TH AVE, & PT BLK 106 & VAC. ALLEY & PINE AVE BETWEEN BLK. 105-106 Commonly Known AS 1530 Pine Ave from I-2 to I-1
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council on the proposed future land use Zoning Map Amendment. CRETE CITY LOT 19 BLK.102, PT BLK. 105 &VAC. ALLEY & 15TH AVE, & PT BLK 106 & VAC. ALLEY & PINE AVE BETWEEN BLK. 105-106 Commonly Known AS 1530 Pine Ave from I-2 to I-1 Carried with a motion by Jennifer Robison and a second by Carely Adame Ortiz.
  • Ryan Jindra: Absent
  • Jay Quinn: Absent
  • Drew Rische: Absent
  • Carely Adame Ortiz: Aye
  • Scott Kuncl: Aye
  • Dave Jurena: Aye
  • Jennifer Robison: Aye
  • Justin Kozisek: Aye
  • Jeff Wenz: Aye
  • 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:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that he gave the zoning work that City Attorney Anna Burge completed to Jeff Ray with JEO. Once Ray gets it back to Ourada he will bring it to the Planning Commission for a recommendation to the City Council. 
Ourada stated that the City of Crete has not been having great success with housing grant applications and are looking into getting a new housing study completed. The Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA) might be able to help with 50% of the cost of the housing study. 
The Crete Housing & Community Development Corporation Meeting will be held in the first week of June. 
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 7:21 p.m.

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