Committee Minutes


PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
City of Grand Forks, North Dakota
November 4, 2009

1. MEMBERS PRESENT

The meeting was called to order by Paula Lee at 5:30 p.m. with the following members present: John Drees, Robert Drees, Jim Galloway, Al Grasser, Tom Hagness, Bill Hutchison, Gary Malm and Dana Sande. Absent: Mayor (Dr.) Michael Brown, Steve Adams, Doug Christensen, (Dr.) Lyle Hall, Curt Kreun and Frank Matejcek. A quorum was present.

Staff present: Brad Gengler, City Planning Director and Carolyn Schalk, Administrative Specialist, Senior (Planning and Zoning Department). Absent: Ryan Brooks and Charles Durrenberger, Senior Planners; Roxanne Achman, Planner (Planning and Zoning Department) and Bev Collings (Building and Zoning Administrator).

2. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 7, 2009.

Lee asked if there were any corrections or changes to the October 7, 2009 planning and zoning minutes.

There were no comments or changes noted. Lee said the minutes would stand as presented.

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS, FINAL APPROVALS, PETITIONS AND MINOR CHANGES.

3-1. (PUBLIC HEARING) MATTER OF THE REQUEST FROM LEXINGTON TOWNHOMES, INC., FOR FINAL APPROVAL (FAST TRACK) OF THE REPLAT OF PERKINS 9TH RESUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS, ND, LOCATED AT 2825 36TH AVENUE SOUTH.

Gengler reviewed the request for replatting property to allow three lots instead of one. The request meets all requirements. Staff recommendation is for final approval subject to the list of comments on the technical review form.

Galloway asked how the southerly lot will get access from 36th Avenue South. Gengler referred members to technical change number 2. Prior to releasing the plat, the developer must supply a copy of the crossover, parking and maintenance agreement that affects Lots A, B and C. The documents will be recorded as part of the plat.

There was no one in attendance in the audience. Lee opened and closed the public hearing.

MOTION BY MALM AND SECOND BY SANDE TO GRANT FINAL APPROVAL TO THE REQUEST SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TECHNICAL CHANGES:
1. Submit title opinion.
2. Supply a copy of the crossover, parking and maintenance agreement that affects Lots A, B and C.
3. Show access control along the north line of Lots A and B except at existing driveway location. Level 5 access controls will apply.
4. Extend 20-foot utility easement across the entire north side of Lot A.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

4. COMMUNICATIONS AND PRELIMINARY APPROVALS: NONE.

5. REPORTS FROM THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT: NONE.

6. OTHER BUSINESS: NONE.

7. ADJOURNMENT:

MOTION BY GALLOWAY AND SECOND BY MALM TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 5:34 P.M. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.


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Lyle A. Hall, Secretary


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Paula H. Lee, President