Zoning Ordinance Steering Committee
Regular MeetingMinot, ND · April 24, 2019
Minutes
CITY OF MINOT
ZONING ORDINANCE STEERING COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
April 24, 2019
8:00am – 10:00 am
Finance Department Conference Room
City Hall
I. ATTENDANCE
Committee: Rolly Ackerman, Tyler Neether, Tim Baumann, Josh Wolsky, Pat Graner,
Rusten Roteliuk, Gloria Larsgaard
Absent: none
Staff: Brian Billingsley, Community & Economic Development Director
Lance Lang, Principal Planner
Glenda Sorensen, Planning Assistant
Guests: Cindy Snay, Coughlin Construction
Chairman Ackerman called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
II. CHAIRMAN’S COMMENTS
Chairman Ackerman opened the topic of the committee’s mission and leadership.
Ackerman offered to step aside as the Chairman if the committee indicated that was
their preference, however it was decided unanimously (without a formal vote) that
Ackerman would remain the Chairman and moderate the meetings.
Mr. Billingsley will coordinate staff and consultant work and schedule to provide
information and amendments for consideration by the committee.
Mr. Billingsley thanked Chairman Ackerman for his continued service.
III. MOTION TO TABLE APPROVAL OF MINUTES TO MAY 8 TH
Motion by Wolsky to approve the minutes, seconded by Graner. Ayes: all, Nays: none
Motion passes
IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
Chairman Ackerman introduced Cindy Snay of Coughlin Construction, who will be
attending the Zoning Ordinance Steering Committee meetings going forward.
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V. REVIEW AND APPROVAL TODAY’S AGENDA
No additions. Motion by Neether to approve the agenda, seconded by Roteliuk.
Motion passes
VI. ARTIFICIAL TURF
The discussion was primarily regarding whether to allow artificial turf in residential
areas.
Motion by Wolsky to approve the proposed amendment as drafted to not allow artificial
turf to be visible from the public streets in residential areas (“R” districts). Motion was
seconded by Baumann. The vote was split as follows: Ayes: three, Nays: three,
Abstained: 1
Motion fails
After further discussion by the committee, Tyler Neether made a motion to approve the
amended verbiage to allow artificial turf in residential areas including the front yard as
long as the minimum permeable area in each zoning district is maintained. Motion was
seconded by Graner. Ayes: 6, Nays: 1, Abstained: 1.
Motion passes
Discussion was held on the “Quality Standards” portion of the proposed amendment
which specifies such standards as minimum pile weight, minimum blade length, a blend
of a minimum of three green colors, etc. What if someone wanted a putting green or a
dog run with different specifications?
Motion by Wolsky, second by Neether, to include a phrase that allows the Community
and Economic Development Director the leeway to approve turf of different quality
standards where and when appropriate. Ayes: 6, Nays: None, Abstain: 1.
Motion passes
Chairman Ackerman asked if there are any more revisions to the overall artificial turf
amendment, or does the committee feel it is ready to forward to Planning Commission
with a recommendation?
Motion by Wolsky to add the proposed amendment in its entirety to the April Planning
Commission Agenda. Second by Graner. Discussion: Was the amendment included in
the Public Hearing Notice required for advertising for April? Lang said yes, it has been
properly advertised along with the Downtown C3 sign code amendment approved by
the committee at the last meeting. Ackerman called for the vote. Ayes: 6, Nays: None,
Abstain: 1.
Motion passes
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VII. PROJECT SCHEDULE
The discussion was regarding the timeline to complete the Zoning Ordinance Revision
in a more condensed timeframe.
The goal for completion of the project has been revised to end May 2020 which means
committee meetings would end in February.
Motion was made by Wolsky to adopt new project end date, Seconded by Pat Graner.
Ayes: all, Nays: none.
Motion passes
VIII. NEXT MEETING
There was discussion regarding weekly meetings, but the committee believes that is not
realistic. Meetings will remain the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at City Hall.
Next meeting is scheduled May 8, 2019, 8:00am –10:00am, Finance Department
Conference Room, City Hall.
Topic for that meeting is Chapter 25, Non-Conforming Uses.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
With no other topics, Ackerman made a motion to adjourn meeting, seconded by
Rusten Roteliuk. Ayes: all, Nays: none
Motion passes.
Meeting adjourned.
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Agenda
ZONING ORDINACE STEERING COMMITTEE
AGENDA
APRIL 24, 2019
I. ATTENDANCE AND ROLL CALL – 8:00
II. COMMITTEE CHAIRMANSHIP – 8:05
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Table to May 8, 2019
IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS – 8:20
V. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA – 8:25
VI. ARTIFICIAL TURF (A.T.) – 8:30
A. RECOMMENDED ACTION
The City Council has requested an amendment to the current ordinance to allow
artificial turf with considerations. The Committee shall present a draft amendment to
the Planning Commission for their review and recommendation to the City Council.
B. DESCRIPTION
1. Background
The Committee has discussed artificial turf at the three previous meetings.
Staff has considered the comments of the Committee and has prepared a final
draft incorporating some new ideas for consideration.
2. Proposed Project
The Committee needs to review the standards in the final draft.
C. IMPACT:
1. Strategic Impact:
a) Are we doing this amendment for one business owner and trying to
make it work for any future requests?
b) Is A.T. of any advantage to City Government, to the public, to
business owners, to residents (homeowners)?
c) Does A.T. meet the intent of the landscape ordinance? The
stormwater regulations?
2. Service/Delivery Impact:
a) Will the use of A.T. affect the ability of City Government to provide
effective and efficient customer service to citizens?
3. Fiscal Impact:
a) Will the use of A.T. have a financial impact on City Government?
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D. ALTERNATIVES:
1. Do not regulate A.T. Citizens can install it anywhere, anytime, any quantity,
any quality.
2. Draft an amendment to allow A.T. with few restrictions throughout the
community.
3. Draft an amendment to allow A.T. only under very specific conditions.
4. Draft an amendment to allow A.T. only on a case by case basis,
considering the Vallely property to be the first candidate.
5. Recommend a prohibition of all A.T. to City Council.
E. TIME CONSTRAINTS
This item has the highest priority. A draft must be completed at this meeting so it can be
forwarded to the Planning Commission for their April 29 meeting.
F. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
A draft of the final draft the amendment and the most recent amendments are attached.
VII. PROJECT SCHEDULE – 9:00
A. RECOMMENDED ACTION
Review the attached project timeline. Attempt to shorten the timeline to one-year.
B. DESCRIPTION
1. Background
Our consultant submitted a timeline to complete the zoning ordinance project
in October of 2020.
2. Proposed Project
The Committee needs to examine ways to shorten the timeline to May 2020.
C. IMPACT:
1. Strategic Impact:
a) Combine the easiest/least controversial chapters and work on those
last.
b) Place the most time consuming chapters in the early stages.
2. Service/Delivery Impact:
a) How often should we submit updates to the Planning Commission for
adoption?
3. Fiscal Impact:
a) Community Development Director will be responsible for monitoring
the consultant’s budget.
D. ALTERNATIVES:
1. Do not the change the schedule.
2. Propose changes to the schedule and ask staff to negotiate the changes
with the consultant.
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E. TIME CONSTRAINTS
This is a high priority item that must be addressed immediately and without delay.
F. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
The project schedule is attached.
VIII. NEXT MEETING – 9:50
A. DATE/TIME/LOCATION
Wednesday, May 8, 2019, 8:00-10:00 AM, Finance Dept. Meeting Room, City Hall.
B. TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
Chapter 25: Non-Conforming Uses
IX. ADJOURNMENT – 10:00
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