HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-10-2009 MinutesCall to Order:
Chair Wasescha called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Bye, Le Roux
and Powell; City Administrator Johnson, City Planner Richards and Commission Liaison
Abrahamson. Absent: Commissioner Liljegren
Agenda Approval:
Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner Bye, moved to approve the Agenda as
presented. Carried 4 — 0.
Approve Minutes of November 12, 2009:
Commissioner Bye, seconded by Commissioner Powell, moved to approve the Minutes as
presented. Carried 4 — 0.
Department /Commission Liaison & Other Reports: Commission Liaison Abrahamson updated
the Commission as to the status of the City Hall construction project.
Visitors/Public Comment: None.
Public Hearings:
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, December 10, 2009
A. Zoning District 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 reviewed the planning memorandum and discussed the changes made
per the discussion of the November 12, 2009 meeting. Richards inquired if the Commission
desired to have a second work session wit the City Council, noting that he felt that overall they
were pleased with what has been prepared.
Discussion ensued as to prohibited building materials, trees and setback requirements, text
amendments and potential dates and times for joint work session with the City Council.
Commissioner Wasescha opened the public hearing for public comment, noted their being no
visitors to the meeting in the audience, and closed the same.
Commissioner LeRoux, seconded by Commissioner Bye, moved to continue the public hearing
to the January 14, 2010 Planning Commission meeting. Carried 4 — 0.
New Business:
Planning Commission Minutes
December 10, 2009
Page 2 of 2
A. Continued: 2010 Meeting Dates, Application Deadline & Commission Liason Schedules.
City Administrator Johnson reviewed the calendar presented, noting that that there were
several months where the Planning Commission meeting would fall before the City Council
meeting and that the calendar has been structured so that the Planning Commission meeting
would fall on the Thursday following the first City Council meeting and to accommodate a
holiday in November. There was no change made to the development application submittal
deadlines schedule.
Brief discussion ensued as to the calendar dates and it's being prepared well in advance
providing those who view the meeting via local cable access to be aware of the schedule.
Commissioner LeRoux, seconded by Commissioner Bye, moved to approve the 2010 Planning
Commission Meeting and Commission Representation schedule as presented. Carried 4 — 0.
Old Business: None.
Informational:
A. U comin Piannin C Meetin s:
January 14, 2010 7 :00 p.m. (Council Chambers)
February 11, 2010 7:00 p.m. (Council Chambers)
March 11, 2010 7 :00 p.m. (Council Chambers)
B. Council Representative: December — Commissioner Powell
January — Commissioner Liljegren
February Commissioner Bye
Adjournment: Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner Bye, moved to adjourn
the meeting at 7:41p.m. Carried 4 — 0.
Respectfully submitted, Jul A. Hultman
Planning & Code Enforcement Officer
Approved by the Planning Commission: February 11, 2010. 5-0.