Session
06-23, a Regular Meeting of the Homer Advisory Planning Commission was called
to order by Chair Chesley at
PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS: CHESLEY, FOSTER, HESS, KRANICH, MINSCH, ZAK
ABSENT: PFEIL (excused)
STAFF: CITY PLANNER
MCKIBBEN
DEPUTY
CITY CLERK JOHNSON
A quorum is required
to conduct a meeting.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
AND ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA
All items on the
consent agenda are considered routine and non-controversial by the Planning
Commission and are approved in one motion.
There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by
a Planning Commissioner or someone from the public, in which case the item will
be moved to the regular agenda and considered in normal sequence.
A. Time Extension Requests
B. Approval of City of
C. KPB Coastal Management Program Reports
D.
Commissioner
Excused Absences
The agenda was approved by consensus of the Commission.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commission approves
minutes with any amendments.
A.
Approval
of June 14, 2006 special meeting minutes
The minutes were adopted as amended by consensus of the
Commission.
B.
Approval
of July 19, 2006 regular meeting minutes
The minutes were adopted as amended by consensus of the
Commission.
C.
Approval
of July 26, 2006 special meeting minutes
The minutes were adopted as amended by consensus of the
Commission.
D.
Approval
of August 2, 2006 regular meeting minutes.
The minutes were adopted as amended by consensus of the
Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT, PRESENTATIONS
The public may speak
to the Planning Commission regarding matters not on the agenda. The Chair may prescribe time limits. Public comment on agenda items will be heard
at the time the item is considered by
the Commission. Presentations are
approved by the Planning Director, the Chair, or the Planning Commission. A Public Works representative may address the
Planning Commission.
There was no public present.
RECONSIDERATION
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Commission
conducts Public Hearings by hearing a staff report, hearing public testimony
and then acting on the Public Hearing items. The Chair may prescribe time limits. The Commission may question the public.
There were no public hearings.
PLAT CONSIDERATION
The Commission hears a
report from staff, testimony from applicants and the public. The Commission may ask questions of staff,
applicants and the public.
There were no plat considerations.
OLD BUSINESS
A.
Staff
Report PL 06-89(S) Town Center Task Force
City Planner McKibben referenced Staff Report PL 06-89(S)
that is supplemental to the last discussion.
Greg Jones of CIRI shared his concerns and considerations at the last
meeting. After receiving a copy of the
supplemental report Mr. Jones has not responded. The recommendations of the Town Center Task
Force (TCTF) did not change; they were reorganized. The TCTF gave guidelines for the
infrastructure development inside the Town Center. They are separated into items that would and
would not be included in the subdivision development agreement. City Planner McKibben read the conclusion and
recommendation.
HESS/MINSCH - MOVED THAT THE COMMISSION ACCEPT STAFF REPORTS
PL 06-89(S) AND 06-79 TOWN CENTER TASK FORCE.
City Planner McKibben noted that Greg Jones and Bruce
Creager commented from their perspective as planners against angle
parking. It does not work well in snow
towns and is archaic. There are no vegetated
medians in the Town Center for the sake of snow removal and plant
survivability. Larger vegetated areas on
the sides work better in northern climates and are desired over the smaller
center median. The Commission made the
following suggestions:
·
larger
pockets of landscaping instead of fewer
·
spruce
trees in vegetated areas with annual flowers
·
lights
on the trees in the winter
·
rock
gardens
The Commission discussed the 1% art program and questioned
who would pay the costs.
KRANICH/MINSCH - MOVED TO STRIKE THE LAST SENTENCE FROM THE
RECOMMENDATION - “ADDITIONALLY FORWARD THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE TASK FORCE FOR
THE 1% FOR ARTS PROGRAM TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION.”
City Planner McKibben suggested allowing art to be
considered in such a way that the city will not be responsible for the 1%. Commissioner Kranich said the developer
should not be liable for the 1% art as he is already building a street to turn
over to the city. The Public Arts
Committee is the vehicle for aesthetics in the Town Center. The TCTF recommendations were forwarded to
the Planning Commission for review and recommendations will be sent to the
Public Works Director.
VOTE: YES. MINSCH, ZAK, KRANICH
VOTE: NO. CHESLEY, HESS, FOSTER
Motion failed.
Commissioner Zak commented that the recommendations lack
trails. He suggested arranging for
parking on the perimeters and eliminating the roads when possible. Subdivision agreements pertain to things that
happen in the ROW where roads and sidewalks are being built. Some things were incorporated into the Fred
Meyer CUP. One is what happens in the
public ways in the plat and the other is the CUP. Lighting and crosswalks was suggested and
agreed upon by the Commission as there is merit to cohesiveness of
infrastructure and large store development.
The Town Center calls for access from the north, west, east
and south. Staff was asked to include
the Commission’s concern of the 1% art implementation. If art is in the ROW does the developer or
the City pay: Who is responsible for
ongoing maintenance?
FOSTER/HESS - MOVED UNDER STREETSCAPE AND LANDSCAPING THAT
NO. 1 BE REVISED THAT THERE BE NO MEDIANS IN THE ROADS AND NO. 2 CREATE LARGER
POCKETS OF LANDSCAPING TO HELP ENSURE PLANT SURVIVABILITY.
Recommending no medians would prevent cement medians in the
middle. Larger pockets of landscaping
rather than fewer would help plant survival.
VOTE: YES. MINSCH, HESS, KRANICH, FOSTER, CHESLEY, ZAK
Motion carried.
The recommendations do not specify curb radius. Sharp corners will be used to slow traffic
down and will enable emergency vehicles to make the turn safely.
ZAK/MINSCH – MOVED TO ADD UNDER OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS (ADD
BULLET) HIGHLY ENCOURAGE PERIMETER PARKING.
The plan calls for parking pockets to allow for reduction
of the required parking in front of a building.
This will encourage park and walk. There is no place defined for large
motor homes pulling a boat or any places for them to stop. With a mixture of parallel and angle-in
parking the larger RV’s could use parallel spaces. Perimeter parking on the outside of Town
Center would be developed by CIRI or whoever develops the area. It would be a cost savings to avoid putting
major roads through Town Center.
VOTE: YES. MINSCH, ZAK, HESS, CHESLEY, FOSTER
VOTE: NO. KRANICH
Motion carried.
FOSTER/ZAK – MOVED TO ADD UNDER PARKING: TO INCLUDE AREAS TO ACCOMODATE BUSES AND
MOTOR HOMES WITH TRAILERS.
City Planner McKibben clarified this is for parking within
the ROW, not on the site. It was decided
to relocate the parking recommendation to other recommendations.
FOSTER/HESS - MOVED TO AMEND THAT PARKING SHOULD INCLUDE
AREAS THAT ACCOMMODATE BUSES AND MOTOR HOMES WITH TRAILERS TO BE INCLUDED UNDER
OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS.
VOTE: YES. (secondary amendment) KRANICH, FOSTER, CHESLEY, ZAK, HESS, MINSCH
Motion carried.
VOTE: YES. (primary amendment) ZAK, HESS, FOSTER,
CHESLEY, MINSCH, KRANICH
Motion carried.
The Commission inquired as to the selection of the style of
lightening within Town Center. City
Planner McKibben said the TCTF did not select the type of lights and the first
developer will set the precedence for the entire Town Center. Public Works Director Meyer has guidance as
to the style of lights and the developer will no doubt select between one or
two and it will be approved by Mr. Meyer.
VOTE: (main
motion) YES. FOSTER, CHESLEY, ZAK, KRANICH, HESS
VOTE: (main
motion) NO. MINSCH
Motion carried.
B.
Staff
Report PL 06-82 Capital Improvement Plan/Legislative Request
HESS/KRANICH - MOVED TO BRING PL 06-82 TO THE FLOOR.
VOTE: YES. FOSTER, MINSCH, CHESLEY, ZAK, KRANICH, HESS
Motion carried.
Chair Chesley called for a recess at 8:16 p.m. and resumed
the meeting at 8:27 p.m.
Upon discussion of numerous improvement projects the
Commission selected the following as priorities:
Local Roads Trails State Roads
Town Center Infrastructure Senior
Access Trail Main Street
Reconstruction
Sidewalks
Structures Utilities
Port & Harbor Building Water
Treatment Plant Upgrade/Alternative Water Source
Police Station Bridge
Creek Watershed Land Acquisition
Deep Water Dock
Equipment
Fire Engine Replacement/Aerial Truck
Rescue Systems Upgrade
Harbor Float Replacement, Phase I
C.
Staff
Report PL 06-86(S) Marine Industrial and Marine Commercial Ordinances
The Commission did not discuss this during the worksession
and is not ready to take action.
HESS/ZAK - MOVED TO TABLE ACTION ON
STAFF REPORT PL 06-86(S).
VOTE: YES. CHESLEY, MINSCH, ZAK, KRANICH, HESS, FOSTER
Motion carried.
D.
Staff
Report PL 06-80 Bridge Creek Watershed Protection District Pamphlet
City Planner McKibben said the pamphlet is informational
and a start. The Commission requested a
paragraph be added to explain impervious coverage and that gravel and crushed
rock on driveways be clarified.
Bill Smith, citizen, said it is preferable that water is
not allowed to go in roadside ditches, but rather disbursed on the
property. Low corners of parcels could
have holding ponds for excess water.
HESS/FOSTER - MOVED TO POSTPONE REMAINING ACTION ON STAFF
REPORT PL 06-80 TO ALLOW STAFF TO INCORPORATE COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION.
City Planner McKibben said she was not necessarily looking
for approval, but rather comments for the pamphlet. Commissioner Foster is to provide information
to the City Planner and then the pamphlet will be ready to be distributed.
VOTE: NO. MINSCH, HESS, KRANICH, FOSTER, CHESLEY, ZAK
Motion failed.
HESS/MINSCH – MOVED TO BRING STAFF REPORT PL 06-80 TO THE
COMMISSION FOR DISCUSSION.
VOTE: YES. MINSCH, ZAK, KRANICH, HESS, CHESLEY, FOSTER
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
The Commission hears a report from staff, testimony
from applicants and the public.
Commission business includes resolutions, ordinances, zoning issues,
requests for reconsideration and other issues as needed. The Commission may ask questions of staff,
applicants, and the public.
A.
Staff
Report PL 06-92 Election of Officers
ZAK/FOSTER – MOVED TO NOMINATE RAY KRANICH FOR VICE CHAIR.
Commissioner Kranich declined the nomination.
FOSTER/ZAK – MOVED TO NOMINATE BRUCE HESS FOR VICE CHAIR.
Commissioner Hess accepted the nomination.
KRANICH/FOSTER – MOVED TO NOMINATE SHARON MINSCH FOR VICE
CHAIR.
Commissioner Minsch accepted the nomination.
Nominations were closed.
Commissioner Minsch said someone new needs to be trained,
as the Commission has heard Mr. Hess is not willing to be Chair.
Commissioner Hess said if Mrs. Minsch is willing to serve
he would be willing to go that way.
There was a tie vote.
Commissioner Hess recommended Commissioner Kranich for the
Chair position stating that Mr. Chesley expressed issues about his work
schedule. He added that Ray Kranich has
the ability and time to serve as Chair.
Chair Chesley said he will likely resign from the Commission effective
October 18th. With his job,
new work schedule and travel he will miss too many meetings to keep up with the
chairmanship.
Nominations for Chair were opened.
HESS/FOSTER – NOMINATE RAY KRANICH FOR CHAIR.
Commissioner Kranich accepted the nomination.
FOSTER/MINSCH – NOMINATE BRUCE HESS FOR CHAIR.
Commissioner Hess declined the nomination.
Chair Chesley read the duties of the Chair from the
Planning Commission Handbook.
Nominations were closed.
VOTE: YES. ZAK, HESS, FOSTER, CHESLEY, MINSCH
Motion carried.
HESS/FOSTER – MOVED TO NOMINATE SHARON MINSCH AS VICE
CHAIR.
Commissioner Minsch accepted the nomination.
FOSTER/ZAK – MOVED TO NOMINATE BRUCE HESS AS VICE CHAIR.
Commissioner Hess declined the nomination.
Nominations were closed.
VOTE: YES. KRANICH,
FOSTER, CHESLEY, ZAK, HESS
Motion carried.
The Commission briefly discussed the seating arrangements.
The new officers will preside at the September 6th
meeting. Chair Chesley thanked
Commissioner Hess for serving as Vice Chair.
He has had to fill the role of chair many times and has done a great
job. He thanked Commissioner Kranich for
assuming chairmanship and Commissioner Minsch for stepping up to the leadership
position.
B.
Staff
Report PL 06-85 Nonconformity at Lot 10 Block 7 Bayview Garden Subdivision
City Planner McKibben read the staff recommendations.
The applicant was not present.
There was no public comment.
HESS/MINSCH - MOVED TO ACCEPT NONCONFORMING USE LOCATED AT
LOT 10 BLOCK 7 BAYVIEW GARDEN SUBDIVISION.
Commissioner Foster noted that detached accessory buildings
may occupy not more than 25% of a required rear or side yard and shall be
located at least five feet from the nearest part of a main building and five
feet from a property line. If the lot
was sold or a main home was built on the lot it would restrict the size of the
new building. City Planner McKibben said
the applicant is aware of the restrictions and may remedy them by a number of
means, including subdividing the lot or vacating a lot line. The reason for the nonconformity is that the
structure would not be permitted today without a primary structure, as it was
built pre-annexation.
VOTE: YES. FOSTER, MINSCH, CHESLEY, ZAK, KRANICH, HESS
Motion carried.
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the
Commission accept the garage-shop as a nonconforming use on Lot 10, Block 7
Bayview Garden Subdivision located at 833 Fireweed Avenue in Homer, Alaska.
C.
Staff
Report PL 06-90 Nonconformity at
City Planner McKibben read the staff
comments/recommendations.
The applicant was not present.
There was no public comment.
HESS/MINSCH -MOVED TO ACCEPT NONCONFORMITY AT 545 WEST
FAIRVIEW AVENUE.
City Planner McKibben said the information was provided by
the applicant and staff research. There
is a continuing record of the same mobile home.
The Commission suggested contacting Mary Ann Mullins who
has lived in the neighborhood for many years.
HESS/MINSCH - MOVED TO
VOTE: YES. MINSCH, HESS, KRANICH, FOSTER, CHESLEY
VOTE: NO. ZAK
Motion carried.
Staff recommends the
Commission accept the 1973 mobile home located at 545 West Fairview (Lots 7
& 8 Lot 7A, Block 4 Homer Enterprise Inc. Sub Resub.) as a nonconforming
structure. If/when the mobile home(s)
is/are abandoned the nonconformity shall not be allowed to continue.
D.
Staff
City Planner McKibben asked for guidance to develop
recommendations for trails both inside and outside city limits.
Citizen Bill Smith commented on the nonconformity at 545
West Fairview Avenue. He said Gerald
Russell, the applicant in 1979, was last selling used cars in Phoenix,
Arizona. Mr. Smith likes the idea of
defining a higher standard for trails.
Currently from East Hill to West Hill there is steep hillside that
serves the public now with unstructured trails.
He wouldn’t want to eliminate those trails by making too stringent of
standards. Mr. Smith pointed out there
are neighborhood trails that need to be built within subdivisions; they don’t
necessarily go from a subdivision to a park or recreation area. He would like to assure that neighborhood
trails are not forgotten along with main trails.
HESS/ZAK – MOVED TO BRING STAFF REPORT PL 06-91 TO THE
COMMISSION FOR DISCUSSION.
VOTE: YES. MINSCH, ZAK, KRANICH, HESS, CHESLEY, FOSTER
Motion carried.
The Commission discussed the different types of trails and
it was noted they are defined in the Homer Non Motorized Transportation and
Trail Plan (HNMTTP) by being identified on the maps. City Planner McKibben explained the City
Attorney said if the ordinance states the draft language as written in the
HNMTTP all trails will have to be constructed to a certain standard. She asked if it was appropriate for some of
the trails identified in the HNMTTP to be constructed to the standard as they
were not intended to serve the same kind of purpose. Trails could be categorized for different
standards or core areas of town could be defined. As to new subdivisions, Title 22 would be
amended to include non motorized transportation easements or rights of way.
Commissioner Kranich asked that Section 7 Line 177 “dated
June 28, 2005.” be amended to include a comma and add “or any subsequent
revised version.” The same language
could be added to Section 4 Line 126 to make the definition stand forever. He asked about the language contained in
Sections 1 and 2 pertaining to Site and Access Plan, requiring pedestrian
connections with proposed driveway and curb cuts and with existing non
motorized transportation systems. In
reality the proposals may never connect.
The ordinance needs to include the new standards in Title 11.
ZAK/MINSCH - MOVED TO ASK STAFF TO TAKE STAFF REPORT 06-91
BACK FOR FURTHER STUDY AND DEVELOP A STANDARDS HEIARCHY WITH A CLEAR MAP TO
SHOW WHERE THE STANDARDS WOULD APPLY.
The Commission noted the need for flexibility on trails
construction. Suggestions were:
·
Different
types of trails, allowing widths and steepness
·
Differentiation
of trails for horses, people and bikes
·
Maintenance
provisions if trails are for year round use
·
Americans
with Disabilities Act rules for trails
City Planner McKibben said the Parks and Recreation
Department has concerns about trails not being built to standards in the
heavily used core area of town. They
need maintenance and constant repair.
They have asked that trails be built to a higher standard.
VOTE: YES. ZAK, HESS, FOSTER, CHESLEY, MINSCH, KRANICH
Motion carried.
REPORTS
A.
Borough
Report
Commissioner Foster said Monday’s meeting was long with
lots of plats for approval. There was only
one from Homer, a vacation of an old plat in Town Center. There was discussion about plat waivers from
Country Club Estates and the ramifications that have occurred from them. All of the information is on line. Dr. Foster said the decisions the Homer
Advisory Planning Commission makes are important and it is important for
everyone to do their homework.
When asked about a plat waiver, Commissioner Foster
explained it is in State law and makes it simple to do a lot line adjustment,
to perhaps give half of your property to your kids. If there are less than four lots, no
additional ROW, and all lots are on platted streets you do not have to go
through the whole platting process. A
plat waiver is inexpensive.
On the Kenai Peninsula Borough web page there is
information and facts on plat waivers.
Dr. Foster said each time a plat waiver came to the KPB the city may or
may not have known. The KPB staff
recommended against it and in discussions tried to educate the KBP Planning
Commission, stating it was supposed to be simple. The KPB Planning Commission spent an enormous
amount of time on it. It is essential
you do your homework.
Chair Chesley asked Commissioner Foster how he felt about
continuing on as the Homer representative for the KPB Planning Commission. Commissioner Foster said he would like to
continue at least for the length of his appointment with the HAPC.
HESS/KRANICH – MOVED TO CONTINUE THE TABLED ITEM (STAFF
REPORT PL 06-91 HOMER NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION AND TRAIL PLAN) TO THE NEXT
WORKSESSION.
Chair Chesley said this was only meant to be one ordinance
to amend a small section of the code and then go to Council. There was support for minimal amendment and
the more it is turned into a housekeeping issue it runs the risk of opposition
from the Council.
VOTE: YES. KRANICH, FOSTER, CHESLEY, ZAK, HESS, MINSCH
Motion carried.
B. Kachemak
Bay Advisory Planning Commission Report
None.
PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT
City Planner McKibben is hopeful to have an expert conduct
training for staff and the commission.
She would like to hire someone that can do the training locally.
Chair Chesley asked about the
following:
Boyd Walker’s sign – condition of
CUP
Gig’s Beads – two free standing
signs
Sourdough Express – doesn’t meet
height requirements
Homer Travel – complies, sign next
door is too tall
City of Homer/Pioneer Avenue
directional sign – doesn’t meet the height requirement
Vann appeal
Blackwell – nonconforming use
Jean Keane – CUP for trailer
Nancy Hillstrand - added two new buildings
to area
Fraiman – continued to expand;
additional signage on sign, water truck and retail
Commissioner Foster asked about temporary banners and the
advertisements on them. City Planner
McKibben stated banners are allowed but with advertisements they have to be
part of the allowed signage measurements.
Commissioner Foster inquired about the process of the driveway
application, as his own experience was that no questions were asked about
drainage or the location. City Planner
McKibben explained former City Manager Drathman took all the permits from the
Planning Department. Zoning was moved
back to Planning when the code compliance position was created.
Commissioner Kranich asked for a
copy of Title 11 and the Design Criteria Manual.
INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS
Items listed under
this agenda item can be HCC meeting minutes, copies of zoning violation
letters, reports and information from other government units.
None.
COMMENTS OF THE AUDIENCE
Members of the
audience may address the Commission on any subject. The Chair may prescribe time limits.
Citizen
Bill Smith thanked Vice Chair Hess and outgoing Chair Chesley for the time and
extra effort. He said it will be sad to
see Chair Chesley go. He thanked
everyone for their work.
COMMENTS OF THE COMMISSION
Commissioners may
comment on any subject, including requests to staff and requests for excused
absence.
Commissioner Zak suggested sending a thank you letter to
the TCTF. He said Commissioner Hess did
a wonderful job as co-chair. He
recommended the past vice-chair and the chair receive their choice of a
paperweight or coffee mug, beginning with the outgoing officers. There is a local artist that makes a unique
mug.
Commissioner Minsch asked about lights for the purpose of timing
public testimony. This was briefly
discussed.
Commissioner Kranich thanked Chair Chesley and Vice Chair
Hess for their service. He said if
either one of them has a desire to continue he will be glad to call for
reconsideration. There was a lot of time
spent by both and Vice Chair Hess did an outstanding job filling in with
contentious items. Commissioner Kranich
thanked all the commission for their confidence in him as the Chair, adding he
will need a lot of support. He said it
will take a long time before he can reach the level of expertise Chair Chesley
exhibited in conducting meetings and keeping everyone informed. He will be calling on all commissioners for
support. Vice Chair Hess is up on the
code, and for the chairman to stop and look up code would be like juggling raw
eggs. Commissioner Kranich is glad to
see GCI set their fence posts in concrete and created a cedar fence around the
parking lot. It is a nice looking
facility and the fence will be an addition to it. It was a hard fought battle and there is
solidarity in the commission in accomplishing it. It is good for the community. He is looking forward to going ahead.
Vice Chair Hess echoed everyone’s sentiment about Chair
Chesley and the job he had done since Bill Smith left the commission. He has exhibited leadership in running the
meetings and Vice Chair Hess has learned much from him. He appreciates the opportunity to have
experienced the Vice Chair position. It
has been a tremendous growth experience.
He was always told unless you are uncomfortable you are not
growing. With Chair Chesley absent
during the Fred Meyer CUP he will never forget the experience. Vice Chair Hess is happy Commissioner Minsch
is willing to serve as Vice Chair. He
has a tremendous amount of respect for Chair Chesley’s abilities and he will be
sorely missed.
Commissioner Foster commented he received a letter today
from someone reviewing the minutes. They
said the last Fred Meyer hearing minutes do not reflect Fred Meyer’s
responses. Commissioner Foster said he
didn’t mention it as none of the other commissioners had. He also received a letter regarding the
utility line work below Bryan Zak’s property and passed it on to the planners,
City Manager Wrede and Public Works Director Meyer. He received a response back from City Manager
Wrede who said the planners will be looking into potential questions regarding
legal roads and legal buildings. The
City Manager suggested that Dr. Foster not overreact. Commissioner Foster believes it is the Commission’s
role. He asked when the underground
utilities within subdivisions kicks in and received no response. He looked at HCC 1.76 to see if he was
overstepping the Commission’s duties and it clearly says to respond to and give
advice upon the development and type and location of public improvements and
relocation, removal, extension, change, use and existing use of future public
ways, ground spaces, buildings, properties and utilities. The Commission is to promote public interest
in and understanding of the Master Plan and of general regulations in regard to
planning and zoning. The Commission is
supposed to communicate with the public and make investigations for any matter
related to city planning.
Chair Chesley suggested Commissioners Kranich and Minsch
review HCC 1.76. Commissioner Minsch
said when the documents say to make investigations it means the commission, not
individual commissioners out doing their own research. Often at the table she hears a commissioner
saying “my research”. Research isn’t
given to the other commissioners or the appellant. Mrs. Minsch would like to talk about this at
a different time.
Commissioner Kranich said he is going to try to put the
time in when there are issues the Commission works on that are serious and
important to the community. He intends
to be at the Council and Committee of the Whole meetings when the items are on
the agenda and will try his utmost to present the position of the commission as
a whole. Whatever the decision the commission made, the feeling of the
commission will be presented to the City Council. Commissioner Kranich spent a couple days in
Seward and made several trips by the beautiful Safeway there. Beauty is definitely in the eyes of the
beholder because it is not his idea of a beautiful building. In their parking lot where the spaces are
painted yellow the lines come out 18 ft.
Most every parked vehicle was hanging out. Between the yellow lines was 22 ft. With the vehicles hanging out of the parking
spaces at the most there was 8 ft. for vehicles to come up and down and turn
into their parking spots. Our Fred Meyer at 27 ft. and 20 ft. will be a more
user friendly parking lot. The
conditions placed on Fred Meyer and the criteria developed with the Commission
and Bill Smith will provide for better facilities than in other towns. He again thanked the previous commissioners
for their hard work.
Chair Chesley thanked Bruce Hess for his role of Vice Chair
and said it was great working with him, putting their heads together to figure
out how to do a good job in their roles.
He is looking forward to the new officers’ service. The Commission is about passing of the
time. It is community leadership. It is great to have Commissioners Kranich and
Minsch to pass the batons to. He appreciates
the feedback about his role as Chair, but his role has been made easy and he
has been made to look good as he is surrounded by capable and talented
people. He gave the credit to the
commissioners for making his job easy.
He thanked Deputy City Clerk Johnson and City Planner McKibben.
ADJOURNMENT
Notice of the next
regular or special meeting or work session will appear on the agenda following
“adjournment.”
There being no further business to come before the
Commission the meeting adjourned at 10:47 p.m.
The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for September 6, 2006 at 7:00
p.m., in the Cowles Council Chambers.
There will be a work session at 6:00 p.m. prior to the meeting.
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JO JOHNSON, DEPUTY CITY CLERK