08-17-1970 PCSR cMINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 1970
Chairman Linder called the meeting to order at 7:40 P.M. Members
present were Dave Jensen, Clint Tracy, and Les Linder. Members
absent were Mrs. Deanovic, Gordon,Bublitz, Tom Cone, and Marsh Tudor,
Also present were Administrative Assistant Mealey, City Engineer Priebe,
Building Official Schmeling,
Clint Tracy moved the minutes of July 20 be accepted as submitted,
motion was seconded by Dave Jensen and carried by vote of all present.
Appointment of representative from Planning Commission to Park and
Recreation Board was discussed. Clint Tracy moved Marsh Tudor be
appointed, second by Dave Jensen. All present voted in the affirmative
and the motion was carried.
Administrative Assistant Mealey presented a reminder of the Corps of
Engineers and Conservation Department report on Flood Plains on August
24, 1970 at the regular Council Meeting.
Mr. Greggory Woods, attorney representing Lloyd Schmeling dba Westside
Grocery presented a request for variance to build a 15 foot extension
at the rear of the building at the corner of 5th Avenue and Harrington.
The extension requested would be underground with no above ground
structure. Mr. Woods presented sketches of the proposed structure and
there was considerable discussion concerning the application of the
provisions of ordinance 245. On motion of Dave Jensen, seconded by
Clint Tracy and carried by vote of a" members present, Administrative
Assistant Mealey was directed to request an interpretation of ordinance
245 as applicable to Mr. Schmelingts request.
At 8:00 P.M. Chairman Linder declared open public hearing on rezoning
of the East k of Block 51, North half City and East k of Block 29,
South half of City from R-1 to B-2, and read publication No. 1290.
Approximately 14 property owners were present for the hearing. The
residents of Block 29 presented no objection to the rezoning and so
stated. The residents of Block 51 presented their objections. The
hearing was declared adjourned by Chairman Linder at 8:25 P.M.
On motion by Clint Tracy, second by Dave Jensen and carried, a special
meeting of the Planning Commission was set for 7:30 P.M., September 2,
1970 so that a quorum might be present to determine a recommendation to
the City Council.
Chairman Linder recognized Mr. Don Rye of Midwest Planning and turned the
meeting over to him. Mr. Rye presented an outline of the planning for
updating the comprehensive plan for the City. He stated that Midwest
is aiming at a December completion date for the basic plan and that he
would bring additional material to the September 2 meeting.
Planning Commission - 2 - August 17, 1970
Administrative Assistant Mealey stated that the scheduled hearing
on rezoning of the Leonard Miller property had not been published
and recommended that it be set for 8:00 P.M., September 2, 1970,
Dave Jensen moved that this recommendation be accepted, Second by
Clint Tracy and carried.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting
was declared adjourned at 10:10 P.M.
Re ectfully submitted,
E, Deanovic, Secretary