HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-11-2010 Planning Commisison Meeting Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2010
I. Call to Order: Chair Wasescha called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present:
Commissioners Bye, LeRoux, Liljegren, and Powell; City Planner Richards and
Commission Liaison Abrahamson. Absent: City Administrator Johnson.
II. Approval of Agenda: Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner
Liljegren, moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Carried 5 -0.
III. Approval of December 10, 2009 Minutes: Commissioner Powell, seconded by
Commissioner Bye, moved to approve the Minutes as presented. Carried 5 -0.
IV. Department /Council Liaison Reports: None.
V. Visitors/Public Comment: None.
VI. Public Hearings:
A. Continued - Zoning Ordinance Amendment: To consider an amendment to
Zoning Ordinance Section 401.16 adopting revisions to the Design
Guidelines and 401.15.C.8 related to building type and construction.
City Planner Richards noted joint work session held with the City
Council prior to the meeting and discussed the progress made over the
past several months toward establishing Design Guidelines and building
standards to achieve better quality design and construction within the
City of Oak Park Heights.
Chair Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Powell, moved to forward
the documents as prepared by City Planner Richards and recommend the
City Council approve amendment to Zoning Ordinance 401.16 adopting
revisions to the Design Guidelines and amendments to Zoning Ordinance
401.15.C.8 related to building type and construction.
Carried 5 -0.
VII. Old Business: None.
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VIII. New Business:
A. Xcel Enemy — Moelter Fly Ash Site: Set date & time for public
informational hearing.
City Planner Richards noted that City staff has had conversation with Xcel
Energy relative their providing a public information presentation at the
March 11, 2010 Planning Commission regarding the close out of the
Moelter Fly Ash site, anticipated to occur in late 2010 or early 2011.
Richards added that Xcel Energy had provided such a presentation to the
City Council and that the City has received a substantial contribution from
Excel Energy for post closure park development at the site. Brief
discussion ensued as to possibilities for a park at the site and its proximity
to Valley View Park. Commission Liaison noted some of the potential
amenities that have been discussed by the Parks Commission.
Chair Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Lilj egren, moved to set the
public information hearing as part of the regular March 11, 2010 Planning
Commission meeting agenda.
Carried 5 -0.
IX. Informational:
A. Upcomins4 Plannin4 Commission Meetings:
March 11, 2010 7:00 p.m. (Council Chambers)
April 15, 2010 7:00 p.m. (Council Chambers)
May 13, 2010 7:00 p.m. (Council Chambers)
B. Council Representative:
February Commissioner Bye
March Commissioner Wasescha
April Commissioner LeRoux
X. Adiournment:
Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner Bye, moved to adjourn at 7:12
p.m. Carried 5 -0.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Hultman
Planning & Code Enforcement Officer
Approved by the Planning Commission: March 11, 2010.