Planning Commission

PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 2022 5:00 p.m. Meeting Chairman Jarod Borisow called the 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 Borisow and Commissioners, Nielsen, Landholm, Washburn, and Carlson were present. A quorum was established. Chairman Borisow read the item: dispense with the reading of the minutes of the February 8, 2022, special meeting. Commissioner Nielsen made a motion to approve the minutes as prepared. Commissioner Landholm seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, Borisow, Nielsen, Landholm, Carlson and Washburn all voted in favor. The motion carried 5-0. Chairman Borisow read the item: dispense with the reading of the minutes of the February 8, special meeting of Planning Commission and City Council. Commissioner Nielsen made a motion to approve the minutes as prepared and Commissioner Washburn seconded. By a roll call vote commissioners Nielsen, Carlson, Borisow, Landholm and Washburn voted in favor. The motion carried 5-0 Chairman Borisow read the item: A request by Paul Gifford on behalf of Fremont Area Land Company for Change of Zone from PD, Planned Development to SC, Suburban Commercial and to remove the property from the Planned Development, on property generally located on the southeast corner of Morningside Road and Lauren Lane, Fremont, Nebraska. Note, this was referred back to the Planning Commission by the City Council to review as an amendment to the Planned Development. City Attorney Travis Jacott explained the Commissioners may reaffirm what they originally voted for or take no action. Chairman Borisow opened the public hearing. One person spoke in favor of the zoning change. Chairman Borisow closed the public hearing. Commissioner Washburn made a motion to approve the zoning change as was originally done at the January meeting. Commissioner Landholm seconded. By a roll call vote, Washburn, Nielsen, Carlson, Landholm and Borisow voted in favor. Motion carried 5-0. Chairman Borisow read the item: A request by the Director of Public Works to review the 1- and 6- year road plan for conformity with the Comprehensive Plan. David Goedeken, Public Works Director, explained the staff report. Chairman Borisow opened the public hearing. Two spoke against the road plan. Chairman Borisow closed the public hearing. Commissioner Washburn made a motion to approve the road plan and commissioner Landholm seconded. By a roll call vote Nielsen, Carlson, Borisow, Landholm and Washburn all voted in favor. Motion carried 5-0. Chairman Borisow read the item: A request by Walmart for an amendment to a sign plan on property generally located at 3010 E 23rd St. Fremont Nebraska. Planning Director, Jennifer Dam gave her staff report. Chairman Borisow opened the public hearing. Having no public comment, Chairman Borisow closed the public hearing. Commissioner Washburn made a motion to approve the sign plan and commissioner Nielsen seconded. By a roll call vote commissioners Nielsen, Carlson, Landholm, Borisow and Washburn all voted in favor. Motion carried 5-0. Chairman Borisow read the item: A request by Director of Planning, Jennifer Dam, to review updates to the Land Use map for the Comprehensive Plan. Planning Director, Jennifer Dam explain the changes made to the Land Use map. Chairman Borisow opened the public hearing. 5 people spoke against the map. Chairman Borisow closed the public hearing. Commissioner Landholm made a motion to continue this item for further discussion and commissioner Borisow seconded. By a roll call vote commissioners Borisow, Landholm, Nielsen, Carlson and Washburn all voted in favor. Motion carried 5-0. Chairman Borisow asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Washburn made a motion to adjourn and Landholm seconded. By a roll call vote commissioners Nielsen, Carlson, Landholm, Washburn and Borisow voted in favor. Motion carried. 5-0. Meeting adjourned approximately 6:38pm. APPROVED _____________________________________ Jarod Borisow, Chairman ATTEST ________________________________ Jennifer Dam, Director of Planning  SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING & REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 22, 2022 - 5:30 PM City Council Chambers 400 East Military, Fremont NE SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 5:30 PM MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Vice Chairman Nielsen called the Planning Commission Special Meeting to order after Mayor Spellerberg called the City Council Special Meeting to order. ROLL CALL Roll call showed Planning Commissioners Nielsen, Jaeger, Washburn, Horeis and Landholm present. A quorum was established with five members present. 1. Receive and discuss a report regarding the Long Range Transportation Plan. No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Landholm, seconded by Washburn. Motion carried 5-0. APPROVED _____________________________________ Jarod Borisow, Chairman ATTEST ________________________________ Jennifer Dam, Director of Planning