Committee Minutes
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 4, 2006
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
City of Grand Forks, North Dakota
October 4, 2006
1. MEMBERS PRESENT
The meeting was called to order by Dr. Lyle Hall at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Doug Christensen, John Drees, Bill Hutchison, John Jeno, Dr. Robert Kweit, Gary Malm, and Marijo Whitcomb. Absent: Steve Adams, Mayor (Dr.) Michael Brown, Al Grasser, Tom Hagness, Curt Kreun, Paula Lee and Frank Matejcek. A quorum was present.
Staff present included Ryan Brooks, Senior Planner; and Carolyn Schalk, Administrative Specialist, Senior (Planning and Zoning Department). Absent: Brad Gengler, City Planner and Charles Durrenberger, Senior Planner, Planning and Zoning Department, and Bev Collings, Building and Zoning Administrator (Inspections Office)
2. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 6 AND SEPTEMBER 18, 2006.
Dr. Hall asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of September 6 and September 18, 2006. There were no corrections or additions noted and Dr. Hall declared the minutes approved as presented.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS, FINAL APPROVALS, PETITIONS AND MINOR CHANGES:
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(PUBLIC HEARING) MATTER OF THE REQUEST FROM AE2S, ON BEHALF OF ALLEN MERCIL, FOR FINAL APPROVAL (FAST TRACK) OF THE
PLAT OF OSCARVILLE 3RD RESUBDIVISION
, BEING A REPLAT OF LOT 2, BLOCK 2, OSCARVILLE SUBDIVISION AND LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 1, OSCARVILLE 2ND SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS, ND, AND LOCATED AT NORTH 43RD STREET AND 26TH AVENUE NORTH.
Brooks reviewed the request, stating the property was located in the to the north of the city in what is generally known as the Oscarville area. Gateway Drive is approximately one mile to the south of the area. Brooks indicated on the map the three lots being combined. The owner wants to build an industrial building on the property. Normally the issue would not come before the commission members as long as all setback requirements were met. However, the three lots are located in two different additions and the owner could not just combine the lots. The replat will combine the three lots into one lot. Brooks further noted the issue was rather time sensitive due to the weather and the owner’s desire to build before the severe winter begins. A plat is not normally allowed to be a fast tracked item if easements are necessary, however, the commission has the authority to grant a variance for a fast tracked item. Utility easements have been requested around the entire property. Staff recommendation is for final approval of the plat and the variance.
Dr. Hall opened the public hearing. There was no one to speak on the issue and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION BY DR. KWEIT AND SECOND BY WHITCOMB TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Malm asked if the variance needed a separate motion. Brooks said the recommended action included both the plat and the variance.
4.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PRELIMINARY APPROVALS:
None.
5. REPORTS FROM THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT:
None.
6. OTHER BUSINESS:
None.
7. ADJOURNMENT.
MOTION BY DR. KWEIT AND SECOND BY HUTCHISON TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:06 P.M. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Dr. Lyle A. Hall, Secretary
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Paula H. Lee, President