Minutes - Planning Commission - 04/27/2023

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Planning Manager Larson noted that the information was provided in the packet and welcomed any comments. He noted that they are planning to hold a public hearing on this topic at the June Planning Commission meeting. Commission Business Commissioner Van Scoy referenced the change to conditional use permits as recommended and stated that he would like to see input from the City Attorney related to State law. Planning Manager Larson explained that a conditional use is a use that would be permitted subject to the conditions that can be placed against it in order for the use to be a better neighbor. He explained that a conditional use is not a discretionary tool. Commissioner Bauer thanked staff for taking the initiative and putting the work into this update. 8. COMMISSION / STAFF INPUT Senior Planner Anderson noted the Business Expo that will be held this Saturday, with the spring recycling event to follow on May 6th Planning Manager Larson noted that the planning items considered tonight will move forward to the next Council meeting. Commissioner Peters asked if the recycling event would accept furniture. Senior Planner Anderson replied that they would accept mattresses and box springs but outside of that there are very few opportunities to recycle other furniture. Councilmember Woestehoff thanked Commissioner Bauer for his services as Chair, noting that he appreciated the leadership that he provided over the last 12 years. 9. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner Van Scoy, to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Gengler, Commissioners Bauer, Van Scoy, Anderson, Heineman, Hunt, and Peters. Voting No: None. Absent: None. The regular meeting of the Planning Commission adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted Todd Larson Planning Manager Planning Commission/ April 27, 2023 Page 8 of 9