Session 06-24, a Regular Meeting of the Homer Advisory Planning Commission was called to order by Chair Kranich at 7:04 p.m. on September 6, 2006 at the City Hall Cowles Council Chambers located at 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska.

 

PRESENT:       COMMISSIONERS:   FOSTER, HESS, KRANICH, MINSCH, ZAK

 

                        ABSENT:                    CHESLEY, PFEIL (both excused)

 

                        STAFF:                        CITY PLANNER MCKIBBEN

                                                            DEPUTY CITY CLERK JOHNSON

                                                            PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR MEYER

 

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

            1.         Christensen Tracts No. 4

            2.         Eagle View Subdivision No. 2

B.                     Approval of City of Homer Projects under HCC 1.76.030 g.

C.        KPB Coastal Management Program Reports

D.        Commissioner Excused Absences

            1.         Fred Pfeil

 

The agenda was approved by consensus of the Commission.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

Commission approves minutes with any amendments.

 

A.                 Approval of August 9, 2006 special meeting minutes

 

HESS/MINSCH - MOVED TO POSTPONE APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 9, 2006 MINUTES UNTIL CLARIFICATION IS RECEIVED.

 

VOTE:  YES.  NON OBJECTION.  UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

 

Motion carried.

 

B.                 Approval of August 16, 2006 regular meeting minutes

 

The minutes of August 16, 2006 were amended and adopted by consensus of the Commission.

 

Minutes are approved 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 were no public comments.

 

A.                 Seabright Surveying

 

John Fowler, Kenton Bloom and Lindsay Winkler provided a PowerPoint presentation of a permanent trail network.  The greenway development will add value to the community, landowner and place.  The key elements of design are:

 

*        Maximize open space

*        Pedestrian trail system

*        Clustered building sites

*        Minimized development footprint

*        Diffused stormwater flow

*        Steep slope protection

 

An open house will be held on September 12, 2006 between 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Anahata Center. 

 

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.

 

A.                 Staff Report PL 06-95 CUP 06-11 Old Town Cottages

 

City Planner McKibben summarized the staff report and read the staff comments/recommendations. 

 

Kurt Marquardt, applicant and owner of the property, said his proposed development is new to Homer.  It is a cluster development or a pocket neighborhood, a concept that is not new in other parts of the country.  He has fashioned his proposal after a developer in Seattle.  The homes will be small individually owned cottages with a turn of the century craftsman style look.  They will range between 900 and 1,100 sq. ft., 1 ˝ stories tall with a condominium style ownership.  A homeowner’s association will be responsible for care and maintenance of the common properties to include the parking lot, dumpsters, pathways and commons areas.  The buildings will be sited to take advantage of the southern exposure.  Landscaping will be of a natural setting to reduce maintenance and increase privacy.  The development will provide affordable housing.  The homes will be built on galvanized steel piling foundations and contain simple heating systems.  The designs are from an architect in Seattle that has won numerous awards for his design concepts.  The small footprint is utilized to the maximum and they are built energy efficient with recycled and sustainable materials.

Mr. Marquardt answered questions from the Commission to include:

 

*        The cottages will be 2 and 3 bedrooms

*        There are 5 different designs for the 8 cottages

*        RV and boat storage can be arranged offsite in rental units throughout town

*        The market will include folks looking for a weekend place, young professionals, singles or retirees

*        The development will provide low maintenance and low impact housing

*        The homeowner’s association will be regulated by bylaws and covenants

 

City Planner McKibben was asked if the development should be categorized as a Planned Unit Development (PUD).  She answered that the proposed development meets code requirements and there are no special exceptions needed for the application.  HCC 21.61.060 PUD was read; it is more appropriate to process the application as a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), for more than one principal permitted use.  HCC 21.31.135 condominium definition was read; the proposed development is not within a multi-family dwelling.  The type of ownership rather than type of building define condominium.     

 

The Commission voiced concerns of parking and the need for extra spaces to accommodate grounds maintenance vehicles and resident’s guests.  Extra vehicles would be required to park on Main Street.  Mr. Marquardt answered the homeowners association can define the restrictions on vehicles.  Many of the residents may have only one car.  The development is designed for residents who like to walk, rather than someone who requires more elbow room.  The location is pedestrian oriented and the intent is to encourage walking to the numerous and various amenities in close range.  The applicant’s goal is to buffer parking by providing green barriers and fencing.  Having owned property in Old Town since 1990 Mr. Marquardt knows parking is tight, but people manage to get by.  Mr. Marquardt believes more parking spaces would detract from the development.  Ms. McKibben added that multi-family developments do not have requirements for guest parking.

 

The public hearing was opened.

 

Dave Scheer, DNA Design, did the site plan and landscape design and prepared the documents for the permit.  There are two buffer parking spaces to allow access for fire engines.  Pervious pavers could be used in that area.  The area in front of the dumpsters could be used for maintenance vehicles.  The intent is an efficient layout with as much landscaping as possible to minimize cars.  He is pleased to be involved in the project as it addresses the needs for lower cost residential units that both the community and homeowner can be proud of.  The wetland area is being used to enhance the development.

 

The public hearing was closed.

 

Mr. Marquardt said he has worked hard on the design with several gyrations in the process to create an efficient design.  As the owner of the Inlet Trading Post building he shares the concerns of the parking shortage.  Events sometimes cause people to spill out on the street, but the police are accommodating to ask people to move their cars. 

 

MINSCH/ZAK - MOVED TO ACCEPT STAFF REPORT PL 06-95 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITH STAFF RECOMMENDED FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS.

 

Commissioner Zak said although the design is very good and it needs to be sent back and brought back as a PUD.  HCC 21.61.060 provides for more information.  A PUD should be used for 8 units on a one acre lot with covenants.

 

City Planner McKibben commented the CUP application does not require any flexibility; the PUD process allows flexibility.  CUP’s are not required for condominiums.  It would not be appropriate for the Planning Commission to review every subdivision as a PUD.  Common ownership does not require the application to go through the PUD process.  

 

Commissioner Zak commented that subdivisions that do not have common ownership in roads, trails, picnic areas and doggie parks, therefore would not require a PUD.  The common area ownership and plan for maintenance is not addressed in a CUP, although it would be in a PUD.  All multi-family unit developments should be treated as PUD’s.

 

A need for consistency in the Commission’s definition of CUP’s and PUD’s was discussed. 

 

ZAK/MINSCH - MOVED TO AMEND TO RETURN TO STAFF AND HAVE THIS PROCESSED UNDER HCC 21.61.060 AS A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT.

 

The Commission discussed the need for work on the PUD code.  Commissioner Hess said the development should not have to go through the PUD standards until the code is revised.  It will not set a precedent by disapproving this development through the CUP process.  The PUD code should be at the top of the commission’s work list so future developments would go through the new process.  Commissioner Foster commented there is no finer example of a development although he can see the precedent being set.   

 

An additional public hearing may be required.

 

VOTE:  YES. MINSCH, HESS, KRANICH, ZAK

 

VOTE:  NO. FOSTER

 

Motion carried.

 

B.                 Staff Report PL 06-99(S) Vacation of a portion of Spruce Lane

 

City Planner McKibben summarized the staff report and read the staff comments/recommendations. 

 

Chris Newby, applicant, subdivided two acres 13 years ago and entered into a subdivision agreement that called for building a road and bringing utilities in.  After the land was partially cleared it was apparent a couple of the lots will be problematic to develop.  After talking with Public Works he decided it is in the best interest to replat five lots into three.  Mr. Newby wishes to take advantage of exceptions in the code that would allow him not to enter into a development agreement.  He will be bringing water and sewer to the lots and hopes to use a longer driveway to access the remaining lots.  Ability Surveys replatted the property and an application was given to the Planning Commission for review and approval.

 

The public hearing was opened.  There was no public testimony.  The public hearing was closed.

 

FOSTER/MINSCH – MOVED TO POSTPONE TO AFTER ITEM A ON PLAT CONSIDERATION ON TONIGHT’S AGENDA. 

 

VOTE:  YES.  NON OBJECTION.  UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

 

Motion carried.

 

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. 

 

A.                 Staff Report PL 06-98(S) Cooper Subdivision No. 9 Preliminary Plat

 

City Planner McKibben summarized the staff report and read the staff comments/recommendations.

 

Chris Newby, applicant, said the recommendations speak to the subdivision agreement. It is his intent to install water and sewer and build a long driveway.  If there is another type of agreement that would facilitate that he would use it.  Mr. Newby is not opposed to entering into a subdivision agreement if it speaks specifically to a utility extension.  Additions in the neighborhood have not been required to build their portion of the road.   

 

The Commission noted paving is not required in rural residential.  The ROW is owned by the City but will be used as a driveway.  Mr. Newby plans to improve the driveway and extend it to reach the other three lots; it will still remain a public ROW.

 

Carey Meyer, Public Works Director, answered questions from the Commission.  A cul de sac is not required.  He anticipates the road will be extended as development occurs to the west. Turnaround area is usually handled with a temporary turnaround area.  It is problematic to locate a large enough area on the site when it is temporary.  If the City is maintaining the ROW there will be a turnaround.  In this case the applicant is suggesting that no road be constructed so the City will not be in there maintaining anything.  As a matter of routine, fire trucks access homes along driveways and can get back out after fighting a fire.  The dilemma for this property is the developer only controls one half of the ROW and has to extend water and sewer without compensation for the other side of the street.  Homer City Code allows the developer to get value back from adjacent property owners when they connect to water and sewer.  The code is problematic with roads in that it does not enforce other property owners from helping to pay for roads.  The subdivision agreement makes the developer do improvements before the lots can be sold.  The history of this subdivision is complicated as the requirements for the developer do not pencil.  Because Homer City Code allows for exception of three lots or less, that is the means Mr. Newby has chosen.  When property owners subdivide, the community would like to see developers pay for infrastructure that serves their development rather than by taxation or the LID process.

 

ZAK/FOSTER - MOVED TO ACCEPT STAFF REPORT PL 06-98(S) COOPER SUBDIVISION NO. 9 PRELIMINARY PLAT WITH STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS.

 

HESS/MINSCH – MOVED TO DELETE STAFF RECOMMENDATION #1.

 

There was no discussion.

 

VOTE:  YES.  NON OBJECTION.  UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

 

Motion carried.

 

The Commission discussed the concerns of creating a subdivision and then changing it to create more lots.

 

VOTE:  (main motion as amended) YES. ZAK, HESS, FOSTER, MINSCH, KRANICH

 

Motion carried.

 

STAFF COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS:

Planning Commission recommend approval of the preliminary plat with the following comments;

1.         A plat note indicating that this subdivision may contain wetlands. Property owners should           contact the Army Corp. of Engineers prior to any on-site development or construction activity       to obtain the most current wetlands designation (if any).

2.         Remove plat note number 3, as there are no panhandles within the proposed subdivision.

3.         Amend the vicinity map to show the correct city limits and area subdivision parcels.

4.         HAPC not waive the requirement for a Subdivision Agreement.

 

Chair Kranich called for a recess at 9:16 p.m. and resumed the meeting at 9:28 p.m.

 

Return to Item B – PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

B.         Staff Report PL 06-99(S) Vacation of a portion of Spruce Lane

 

ZAK/MINSCH - MOVED TO ACCEPT STAFF REPORT O6-99(S) WITH STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS.

 

The Commission’s recommendation is a road be constructed providing a turnaround as a temporary measure.

 

VOTE:  YES.  FOSTER, MINSCH, ZAK, KRANICH, HESS

 

Motion carried.

 

STAFF COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS:

Planning Commission recommend approval of this vacation IF they recommend approval of preliminary plat Cooper Sub. No. 9.

 

Return to Item B – PLAT CONSIDERATION

 

B.                 Staff Report PL 06-94 Bidarki Creek No. 3 Preliminary Plat

 

City Planner McKibben summarized the staff report and read the staff comments/recommendations.

 

MINSCH/ZAK – MOVED TO APPROVE STAFF REPORT PL 06-94 WITH STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS.

 

Commissioner Zak disclosed a possible conflict of interest as he represents the Breckenridge’s in the sale of one of the lots.

 

Pursuant to advice from the Deputy City Clerk, Chair Kranich ruled a conflict of interest.  There was no objection from the Commission.

 

Commissioner Zak was excused from the plat consideration and took a seat in the audience.

 

Roger Imhoff, the applicant’s representative, answered questions about the drainage easement.  He stated because there are no guidelines the drainage easement is set at whatever the Commission feels like that evening.  It is not fair to subdividers and the public to get a different answer each time.  A 30 ft. easement is more than adequate with the steep gullies.  Mr. Imhoff’s concern is if Public Works and the highway people can get to the culvert under the Sterling Highway to maintain the opening.  The width of the creek on the property is 20 ft. to 30 ft. and the bank is 30 ft. to 40 ft. high.  There is no potential for flooding unless the culvert became plugged.

 

City Planner McKibben said Mr. Imhoff has referenced the lack of guidelines for drainage easement at previous meetings.  Over a 50 year period of time Commissioner Kranich’s recollection are two or three times the culvert plugged and Bidarki Creek ran down the Sterling Highway.   

 

Authority to require drainage easement was discussed.  The Kenai Peninsula Borough Code states drainage easements are normally 30 ft. in width centered on the drainage.  Plat Note #8 indicates there is an overhead power line located in a 10 ft. utility easement that adjoins the west side of the subdivision.  The Commission determined the plat note was sufficient.  The use of words “easement” and “buffer” was discussed.  City Planner McKibben said the words were used interchangeably.  Concern of the most critical area that acts as the discharge of the canyon and eventually runs into saltwater was noted.  It would be inappropriate to not keep the same easement that goes to the canyon.           

 

FOSTER/MINSCH – MOVED TO MAINTAIN THE EXISTING 50 FT. WIDE DRAINAGE EASEMENT CENTERED ON THE CREEK ALL THE WAY ALONG BIDARKI CREEK.

 

There was discussion of where the easement was measured, from the bank of the creek or the canyon.  As there is no set standard on width of the easement, the 50 ft. easement will remain in the canyon.  The drainage easement is for protection of the natural course of the creek.       

 

VOTE:  YES.  MINSCH, HESS, KRANICH, FOSTER

 

Motion carried.

VOTE:  (main motion) YES.  MINSCH, KRANICH, HESS FOSTER

 

Motion carried.

 

STAFF COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS:

Planning Commission recommend approval of the preliminary plat with the following comments;

1.                  A plat note indicating that this subdivision may contain wetlands.  Property owners should contact the Army Corp. of Engineers prior to any on-site development or construction activity to obtain the most current wetlands designation (if any).

2.                  Extend a drainage easement from the western property boundary eastward, from the existing 50-foot drainage easement along the existing drainage.  This new drainage easement to be twenty feet wide, centered on the drainage.

3.                  Dedicated a 15 ft. utility easement along the Sterling Highway.

4.                  Depict existing utility easement on Tr 1A3.

 

Commissioner Zak joined the Commission.

 

C.     Staff Report PL 06-93 Misty Mountain Subdivision Preliminary Plat

 

City Planner McKibben summarized the staff report and read the staff comments/recommendations.

 

Roger Imhoff, applicant’s representative, was present for questions.

 

HESS/MINSCH - MOVED FOR APPROVAL OF MISTY MOUNTAIN SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAT WITH STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS ON PL 06-93.

 

Mr. Imhoff said the section line easement was present when the plat was homesteaded.  They do not propose to dedicate it into a public ROW or street, but will leave it as a section line easement.

 

VOTE:  YES. MINSCH, ZAK, KRANICH, HESS, FOSTER

 

Motion carried.

 

STAFF COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS:

Planning Commission recommend approval of the preliminary plat with the following comments:
1.         Dedicate the radius at the proposed intersection of Crossman Ridge Road and Misty Mountain Ave.

 

HESS/MINSCH – MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND MOVE AGENDA ITEMS 8C AND 9A FORWARD TO ACCOMMODATE THE PUBLIC.

 

MINSCH/HESS – MOVED TO AMEND TO ADD ITEM 9D.

 

VOTE: (amendment) YES.  NON OBJECTION.  UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

 

Motion carried.

 

VOTE: (main motion) YES. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

 

Motion carried.

 

OLD BUSINESS (moved forward)

 

C.        Staff Report PL 06-97(S) Nonconformity at 545 West Fairview Avenue

 

City Planner McKibben stated the correct staff report number is 06-100(S).  The staff report and recommendations were read.   

 

Jody Harlow, applicant, stated she contacted neighbors to verify the mobile home has had continual use and not been vacant since it was placed on the property.  She is looking at adding another single wide to her current mobile home to make it her own living area. 

 

Three additional letters were provided to document continued use.

 

Motion on the floor from August 16: HESS/MINSCH - MOVED TO ACCEPT NONCONFORMITY AT 545 WEST FAIRVIEW AVENUE.

 

VOTE:  YES. MINSCH, ZAK, KRANICH, HESS

 

VOTE:  NO. FOSTER

 

Motion carried.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

A.                 Staff Report PL 06-93[1] Nonconformity at 2725 East End Road

 

City Planner McKibben summarized the staff report and read the staff recommendations.

 

Robert Bond, applicant, stated he has owned the property for 25 years.  When he moved there it was zoned rural residential and rezoned commercial in 1997.  The surrounding area is all residential with the nearest business being Pudgy’s, a half mile away.  There is no access to East End Road.  His driveway was relocated to Meadow Lane following improvements on East End Road.

 

MINSCH/ZAK – MOVED TO APPROVE STAFF REPORT PL 06-92 WITH STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS.

 

A question of more than one principle use on less than an acre was raised.  Both residences were located on the lot prior to it being zoned rural residential.  The lack of plumbing in one of the houses was discussed.  When water and sewer are not available, 40,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size is required in rural residential.  The Commission questioned whether both structures have existed continuously.  

 

Mr. Bond has city water, but no sewer.  Mr. Clifford Rhoton lives in the A-frame and said he is installing a cistern.

 

Commissioner Foster said there is a need for consistency.  The Grandfather rule has allowed expansion and it is a wide open hole for folks to take advantage of.  He cannot support the nonconformity knowing the cabin was torn down and built on top of it after zoning had taken effect.

City Planner McKibben said the nonconforming code needs work.

 

VOTE:  YES.  MINSCH, ZAK, KRANICH, HESS

 

VOTE:  NO.  FOSTER

 

Motion carried.

 

D.        Staff Report PL 06-102, October 18 and November 1 meetings

 

The October 18 meeting is on Alaska Day and Planning Department staff would like to attend training in Anchorage November 1.  Alternate dates of October 26 and November 2 were chosen.  

 

MINSCH/HESS - MOVED TO APPROVE STAFF REPORT PL 06-102 BY CHANGING THE OCTOBER 18th MEETING TO THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26th AND THE NOVEMBER 1st MEETING TO THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd.

 

VOTE:  YES.  NON OBJECTION.  UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

 

Motion carried.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

A.        Staff Report PL 06-86 Marine Industrial and Marine Commercial Ordinances

 

MINSCH/HESS - MOVED TO TAKE FROM THE TABLE STAFF REPORT PL 06-86 MARINE INDUSTRIAL AND MARINE COMMERCIAL ORDINANCES.

 

There was no discussion.

 

VOTE:  YES.  NON OBJECTION.  UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

 

Motion carried.

 

MINSCH/HESS – MOVED TO POSTPONE STAFF REPORT PL 06-86 MARINE INDUSTRIAL AND MARINE COMMERCIAL TO THE NEXT MEETING.

 

There was no discussion.

 

VOTE:  YES.  NON OBJECTION.  UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

 

Motion carried.

 

B.         Staff Report PL 06-77 – Gateway Overlay District - Ordinance 06-XX

 

MINSCH/HESS - MOVED TO POSTPONE PL 06-77 GATEWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING.

 

There was no discussion.

 

VOTE:  YES.  NON OBJECTION.  UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

 

Motion carried.

 

C.        Staff Report PL 06-97(S) Nonconformity at 545 West Fairview Avenue

 

This was heard earlier.

 

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 06-93 Nonconformity at 2725 East End Road

 

This was heard earlier.

 

B.         Staff Report PL 06-100, Resolution 06-115(A), A Resolution for the City Council and              Commissions to Amend their Bylaws and Policy and Procedure Manuals

 

MINSCH/ZAK – MOVED TO AMEND THE BYLAWS AND POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL TO INCORPORATE THE THREE MINUTE TIME LIMIT AND THE MINUTES FORMAT AND DIRECT STAFF TO DRAFT THE RESOLUTION ACCORDINGLY FOR FINAL ADOPTION AT THE NEXT MEETING.

 

There was no discussion.

 

VOTE:  NO. MINSCH, HESS

 

VOTE: YES. KRANICH, FOSTER, ZAK

 

Motion failed.

 

C.        Staff Report PL 06-101, Extension of Appeal Hearing for Sign Compliance Decision at 4241    Homer Spit Road Amended Lot 22 Homer Spit Subdivision, Central Charters/Bradshaw

 

HESS/MINSCH - MOVED TO EXTEND THE APPEAL HEARING FOR THE SIGN COMPLIANCE DECISION AT 4241 HOMER SPIT ROAD AMENDED LOT 22 HOMER SPIT SUBDIVISION, CENTRAL CHARTERS/BRADSHAW TO THE NOVEMBER 2ND MEETING.

 

The appeal hearing was scheduled for September 20th and the Bradshaw’s are requesting an extension as they could not be present.  The code allows the Commission to extend the time for appeal hearings.

 

VOTE:  YES.  ZAK, KRANICH, MINSCH, HESS, FOSTER

 

Motion carried.

 

D.        Staff Report PL 06-102, October 18 and November 1 meetings

 

This was heard earlier.

 

REPORTS

 

A.                 Borough Report

 

Commissioner Foster said a letter in the Borough packet talked about the plat waiver process.  The Borough Planning Department can appeal a decision made by the Planning Commission.  The Planning Department’s recommendations strongly opposed the plat waiver.  He said it was a monumental decision.

 

The next meeting will be in Cooper Landing.   

 

B.         Kachemak Bay Advisory Planning Commission Report

 

None.

 

PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT

 

City Planner McKibben said a platting and subdivision law class will be offered.  Collette Thompson, KPB attorney and other attorneys are the presenters.  Commissioner Minsch had asked if copies of the same material could be alleviated.  It was suggested the Commissioners bring their materials for the worksessions.   

 

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.

 

A.        Notes from Bank Stabilization meeting on June 19, 2006

B.         Letter dated August 16, 2006 to Rick and Connie Vann from Beth McKibben, City      Planner

C.        Letter dated August 16, 2006 to Everett Anderson from Dotti Harness, Planning Technician

D.        Letter dated August 18, 2006 to Mary Toll, Platting Officer from Beth McKibben, City             Planner

E.         Memorandum dated August 18, 2006 to Anne Marie Holen, Administrative Assistant from        Beth McKibben, City Planner

F.         Letter dated August 25, 2006 to Rhonda and Garth Bradshaw, Central Charters from Dotti       Harness, Planning Technician

 

City Planner McKibben has information from an engineer the Vann’s provided.  Information about how the wall was constructed has been requested.

 

COMMENTS OF THE AUDIENCE

 

Members of the audience may address the Commission on any subject.  The Chair may prescribe time limits.

 

There was no audience.

 

COMMENTS OF THE COMMISSION

 

Commissioners may comment on any subject, including requests to staff and requests for excused absence.

 

Commissioner Hess requested the correct procedure for a conflict of interest be examined by Deputy City Clerk Johnson.   

 

Commissioner Foster noted the 3 minute time limit can be adjusted up or down by 2 minutes.  The June meeting on erosion will be followed up with notes from the August meeting.  They will be sent to the Planning Department soon. 

 

Commissioner Zak declared a conflict of interest with the letter City Manager Wrede provided to Brad Hibberd at Homer Electric.[2]  The Commission discussed appeal procedures.

 

Commissioner Minsch had no comments.

 

Chair Kranich thanked everyone for their patience and assistance.  Twice he has received email through his hotmail account with attachments from the City infrastructure and was not able to open them as they contained viruses.

 

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 11:15 p.m.  The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for September 20, 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. 

 

 

____________________________________

JO JOHNSON, DEPUTY CITY CLERK

 

Approved: ____________________________


[1] Correct Staff Report is PL06-92

[2] The Commission is taking no action on the letter. It is for informational purposes only.