Planning Commission

PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 15, 2020 5:00 p.m. Meeting Chairman Dev Sookram called the regular meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. He stated that a copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted continually for public inspection located near the entrance door by the agendas. Roll call showed Chairman Sookram and Commissioners, Nielsen, Gifford, Landholm, Lathrop, Borisow, Carlson and Sawyer present. Horeis was absent. Eight Commissioners present – a quorum was established. Chairman Sookram read the item: disclosure of Ex Parte communication regarding any item on the agenda into the record. None of the commissioners disclosed any ex parte contacts. Chairman Sookram read the item: dispense with the reading of the minutes of the May 18, 2020 Planning Commission meeting as prepared. Commissioner Borisow made a motion to approve the minutes which was seconded by Commissioner Nielsen. By a roll call vote, Borisow, Gifford, Lathrop, Nielsen, Carlson, Sawyer, Sookram and Landholm voted in favor. The motion carried 8-0. Chairman Sookram read the item: A request by Michael Kuhns for a Conditional Use Permit for the expansion of a non-standard use for the purpose of replacing a 12’ x 20’ shed on property generally located at 249 W Jackson St., Fremont Nebraska. Planning Director Jennifer Dam requested a letter in favor of the conditional use permit be entered into the record. Commissioner Borisow made a motion to accept the letter, commissioner Nielsen seconded the motion. By a roll call vote Gifford, Borisow, Nielsen, Lathrop, Landholm, Sawyer, Carlson and Sookram voted in favor. The motion carried 8-0. Jennifer Dam presented her staff report. Chairman Sookram opened the public hearing. One person spoke in favor of the Conditional Use Permit. Chairman Sookram closed the public hearing. Commissioner Nielsen made a motion to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit and Commissioner Carlson seconded the motion. By roll call vote Gifford, Borisow, Sawyer, Lathrop, Nielsen, Sookram, Carlson and Landholm voted in favor. The motion carried 8-0. Chairman Sookram read the item: A request by Heather Carver, on behalf of RD Leasing, LLC to annex Lot 3 Morningside Industrial Park, generally located on the northeast corner of Morningside and Howard Streets. Planning Director Jennifer Dam presented her staff report. Chairman Sookram opened the public hearing. One person spoke in favor of of the annexation. Chairman Sookram closed the public hearing. Commissioner Gifford made a motion to recommend approval. Commissioner Landholm seconded the motion. By a roll call vote Nielsen, Lathrop, Sawyer, Borisow, Landholm, Gifford, Carlson and Sookram voted in favor. Motion carried 8-0. Chairman Sookram read the item: A request by Jay Muller on behalf of Fremont Bank and Trust for a sign plan on the property generally located at 610 N Main Street. Planning Director, Jennifer Dam presented her staff report. Chairman Sookram opened the public hearing. Having no Public comment or discussion, Chairman Sookram closed the public hearing. Commissioner Borisow made a motion to approve Sign 1 and 3 at 610 Main, Commissioner Carlson seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, Borisow, Gifford, Sawyer, Nielsen, Lathrop, Landholm, Carlson and Sookram voted in favor of the motion. 8-0 Motion carried. Chairman Sookram read the item: A request by Jay Muller on behalf of Fremont National Bank and Trust for a sign plan on property generally located at 801 N Main St. Planning Director, Jennifer Dam presented the staff report. Chairman Sookram opened the public hearing. Having no public comment or discussion Chairman Sookram closed the public hearing. Commissioner Gifford made a motion recommending approval. Commissioner Landholm seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, Borisow, Lathrop, Landholm, Gifford, Sawyer, Carlson, Nielsen and Sookram voted in favor of the motion. 8-0 Motion carried. Chairman Sookram stated he would entertain a motion to adjourn the meeting. It was moved by Commissioner Landholm and seconded by Commissioner Borisow to adjourn the meeting. By roll call vote, Nielson, Landholm, Sookram, Sawyer, Lathrop, Borisow Gifford and Carlson all voting aye. The motion carried 8-0. Meeting was adjourned at approximately 5:43 p.m. APPROVED _____________________________________ Dev Sookram, Chairman ATTEST ________________________________ Jennifer Dam, Director of Planning