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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2010
I.Call to Order:
Commissioner Wasescha called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Commissioners LeRoux, Liljegren, and Powell; City Administrator
Johnson, City Planner Richards and Commission Liaison Abrahamson. Absent
Chair Bye.
II.Approval of Agenda:
Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner
Liljegren, moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Carried 4-0.
III.Approval of April 15, 2010 Minutes:
Commissioner LeRoux, seconded by
Commissioner Powell, moved to approve the Minutes as presented. Carried 4-0.
IV.Department/Council Liaison Reports:
City Administrator Johnson
informed the Commission that staff would be moving into the new City Hall
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building on Monday, May 17 and noted how visitors to city hall should access
the building during the move and site work occurring.
Johnson noted that an open house would be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.,
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Saturday May 15 for those who would like to visit the building prior to it being
moved into. Johnson further noted that a more traditional open house would be
held approximately late September or October.
Discussion ensued as to the vacated building demolition process and schedule.
V. Visitors/Public Comment:
None.
VI. Public Hearings:
None.
VII. Old Business:
A.
Design Guidelines: City Planner Richards reviewed his May 5, 2010
Planning Memorandum regarding the text amendments made to the
Zoning Ordinance language related to applying the design standards to
residential new construction and remodeling projects. He noted that the
amendments made were based upon discussion held at their April 15, 2010
Planning Commission meeting and asked for their comment. Brief
discussion ensued, clarifying text amendments.
Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner LeRoux, moved to
recommend approval of the text amendments presented by City Planner
Richards, with minor edits as discussed to section d. Carried 4 – 0.
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VIII. New Business:
A. Set Date & Time for Planning Commission Interviews: Discussion of
date and time to conduct planning commissioner interview ensued.
Commissioner LeRoux noted that he would not be in attendance for the
June meeting and would be unable to participate in interviews if scheduled
the same evening of the June Commission meeting. Commissioners
LeRoux and Powell both indicated that they would be present.
Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Liljegren, moved to
schedule interviews on June 10, 2010 at 6:00 p.m., pending the availability
of Chair Bye. Carried 4-0.
IX. Informational:
City Planner Richard informed the Commission that the City has received a
development application from Aldi, Inc. that is pending for public hearing at their
June meeting.
Upcoming Planning Commission Meetings:
May 13, 2010 7:00 p.m. (Council Chambers)
June 10, 2010 7:00 p.m. (Council Chambers)
July 15, 2010 7:00 p.m. (Council Chambers)
Council Representative: May – Commissioner Powell
June - Commissioner Liljegren
July – Commissioner Bye
X. Adjournment:
Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner Liljegren, moved to adjourn at
7:28 p.m. Carried 4-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Hultman
Planning & Code Enforcement Officer
Approved by the Planning Commission: 06-10-10