Planning Commission

MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 18, 2014 – 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Sookram, Members, Fooken, Fagan, Winter, Emanuel, Wiese, Ridder, Barton, Interim Planning Director Justin Zetterman and Chief Building Inspector, Don Simon, Public Works Director, Dave Goedeken ABSENT: Member Sawyer Chairman Sookram called the meeting to order. Roll Call Vote was taken – 8 present. Chairman Sookram read a statement that this meeting was preceded by publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune and the agenda displayed in the lobby of the Municipal Building and posted online at www.fremontne.gov; and distributed to the Planning Commission, Mayor and City Council on August 12, 2014 and is open to the public. Chairman Sookram also stated a copy of the agenda was kept continually current and available to the public at 400 East Military, 3rd floor and a copy of the open meeting law is posted continually for public inspection located near the Council Chambers entrance door by the agendas. It was moved by Emanuel, seconded by Barton, to dispense with the reading of the Minutes of the July 21, 2014 Regular Meeting and approve as distributed. Roll Call Vote showed all members present voting aye – 8 ayes. Motion Approved. Chairman Sookram stated the general public is invited to address the Planning Commission regarding any item on this agenda at this time or wait until discussion of their request is taking place.  Consider request of Deer Pointe Corporation to re-zone from AG to R1, Brooks Hollow addition, Block 1, Lots 3, 4 and 5. Interim Planning Director, Justin Zetterman, noted the agenda items were incorrect as written and then determined that the advertising was also done incorrectly. There was much confusion regarding the legal description involved as to what is to be actually rezoned. It was decided to continue the item until the advertising and legal description could be corrected. It was determined a Special Planning Commission Meeting would be scheduled for September 2, 2014 in order to expedite the process. It was moved by Fooken and seconded by Ridder to continue the item until September 2, 2014 during a Special Planning Commission meeting. A roll call vote showed all members present voting aye. 8-Ayes. Motion Approved.  Consider request of Deer Pointe Corporation to approve the final plat at Brooks Hollow addition, Block 1, Lots 3, 4 and 5. 1 It was determined that this item needed to be continued as well because the incorrect legal address was advertised. It was moved by Ridder and seconded by Fagan to continue this item until the Special Planning Commission Meeting that will be held September 2, 2014. A roll call vote showed all members present voting aye. 8-ayes. Motion Approved. Meeting Adjourned. 2