HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-19-2001 MinutesCITY OF OAK
PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
June 13, 2001
Call To Order Chair Vogt called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Present:
Commissioners Hedlund, and Runk. Commissioner Wasescha arrived at 6:40. Staff
Present: Community Development Intern Johnson. Absent: Commissioner Dwyer.
New Business
A. Boutwell's Lighting To pass a recommendation to allow or disallow 24 ft light
poles at the Boutwell's Landing development.
Commissioner Runk began the debate by stating possible reasons for the developer
desiring taller light poles. Reasons included safety and increased coverage area.
Chair Vogt, seconded by Commissioner Hedlund, motioned to recommend that the
developer have their choice of light poles, 24 or 14 ft.
Commissioner Wasescha arrived at 6:40 and a recap of the past 10 minutes was given
Commissioner Wasescha stated her approval of the 14 -ft light poles and that they
were more aesthetically pleasing than the 24 -ft poles. Commissioner Runk again
stated the possible safety benefits and the cones of light that would be created.
Commissioner Hedlund stated that with fewer light poles it would look simply like a
parking lot.
The motion was reread:
Chair Vogt, seconded by Commissioner Hedlund, motioned to recommend that the
developer have their choice of light poles, 24 or 14 ft.
Carried 3 - 1.
Adjournment Commissioner Hedlund, seconded by Commissioner Runk, moved to
adjourn at 6:45 p.m. Carried 4 -0.
submitted,
Community Development Intern
Approved by the Planning Commission: July 12, 2001