Minutes - Planning Commission - 09/26/2024

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Susan Arellano commented that the statements of the neighbor about people coming to the property are related to her coming to the property with children that she fosters. She commented that it has been disturbing for the neighbor to count the number of children that she has brought to her relative's property. She stated that she brings the children there to help take care of the horses and for picnics. Motion by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner Hunt, to close the public hearing. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Gengler, Commissioners Bauer, Hunt, Anderson, Heineman, Peters, and VanScoy. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Chairperson Gengler closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Commission Business Motion by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner Peters, to adopt Resolution 24-273 Approving a Variance to Horse Stable Setbacks at 17400 Baugh Street NW. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Gengler, Commissioners Bauer, Peters, Anderson, Heineman, Hunt, and VanScoy. Voting No: None. Absent: None. 6.02: Public Hearing: Amendment to Section 106-105, Definition of Manufacturing Public Hearing Chairperson Gengler called the public hearing to order at 7:31 p.m. Presentation Planning Manager Larson presented the staff report stating staff recommends approval of Ordinance #24-13 amending Section 106-105 Zoning Code Definitions. Commissioner VanScoy asked if this is mandated by the State or whether the City has a choice. Planning Manager Larson confirmed that this is mandated by the State, but cities can limit the number of businesses based on population, similar to liquor licenses. He stated that it is not mandated that someone would need to open a business here, but the City would need to allow for that. Citizen Innut No comments. Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Peters, to close the public hearing. Planning Commission/ September 26, 2024 Page 5 of 14