Planning Commission

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE NORTH PLATTE PLANNING COMMISSION HELD ON THE 22nd DAY OF OCTOBER 2024 IN THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS. MEMBERS PRESENT: Emily Wurl, Nelson Jett, Kert McKeone, Jeff Bain, Angie Forbes, Glenn Van Velson, Lee Davies MEMBERS ABSENT: David Fudge, Kathleen Matthews STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Clark, Planning Administrator; Michelle Bain, Recording Secretary Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof, by posting in at least three places in the City as follows: North Platte Public Library, Lincoln County Courthouse, and City Hall offices. Notice of the meeting was given to the Chairman and all members of the Planning Commission. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Chairman and members of the Commission. All proceedings thereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public. Vice-Chair Jett called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and stated a current copy of the open meetings act of Nebraska is posted at the back of the Council Chambers. 2. Van Velson moved and McKeone seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held September 24, 2024. Voting Aye: Wurl, McKeone, Bain, Jett, Forbes, Van Velson, Davies. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Fudge, Matthews. Motion carried. 3. File No. SU24 -024 Discuss and consider action on application by D177 Outlots, LLC for preliminary and final approval of Sandhills Mixed Use Second Subdivision located at 1105 South Dewey and described as all of Lot 4, Sandhills Mixed Use Administrative Subdivision No.2, North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska. Judy stated that proposed Lot 2 (20.07’ x 91.02’) will require a variance to the City of North Platte Code of Ordinances Section 155.093(D) The depth of lot shall be no more than 3 times the width of the lot at the building. The subdivision will split one lot into two lots in a PB-2 Planned Highway Commercial District. Public utilities are available to service the lots. Planning Staff has no objection to the proposed subdivision if the variance to Section 155.093(D) is approved. The purchaser of the new lot did not want proposed lot 2 (the skinny little piece). Nothing can be built on that lot. There is currently a sign there so they want to retain it with the sign. Davies moved and Bain seconded the motion to make a recommendation to approve File No. SU24-024 preliminary and final approval of Sandhills Mixed Use Second Subdivision and a variance to the City of North Platte Code of Ordinances Section 155.093(D) to allow the depth of lot to exceed 3 times the width. Voting Aye: Wurl, McKeone, Bain, Jett, Forbes, Van Velson, Davies. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Fudge, Matthews. Motion carried. 4. File No. SU24-025 Discuss and consider action on application by Murfin Inc. for preliminary and final approval of Murphy Tractor First Replat located at 3402 South Jeffers Street and described as Lot 1, Sioux Meadows 3rd Addition and Lots 7 and 8, Block 1 Schwartzlander Subdivision, North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska. Judy stated that the subdivision will reconfigure three lots into four lots in a B-2 Highway Commercial District. Public utilities will be available to service the lots as part of an approved redevelopment plan. Planning Staff has no objection to the proposed subdivision. There is a frontage road along Highway 83 that will be dedicated to the city. Bain moved and Davies seconded the motion to make a recommendation to approve File No. SU24-025 preliminary and final approval of Murphy Tractor First Replat. Voting Aye: Wurl, McKeone, Bain, Jett, Forbes, Van Velson, Davies. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Fudge, Matthews. Motion carried. 5. Public Hearing File No. CU24-004 Discuss and consider action on an application by Mark and Rochelle Miller for a conditional use permit to allow an event venue located at 3102 East State Farm Road in an A-1 Transitional Agricultural District on property described as a tract of land in the east half of Section 23, Township 13 North, Range 30 West of the 6th P.M., Lincoln County, Nebraska. North Platte Planning October 22, 2024 Page - 2 Vice-Chair Jett opened the public hearing. Judy stated that the applicant is requesting to construct a building to allow for family gatherings, receptions, parties, meetings, and other private events. Traffic will increase in the area but only during days and times when an event is scheduled. This venue should provide a boost to the economic character of the area and nearby gas stations, convenience stores, and hotels. There is a need for event space, specifically rustic and agriculturally themed, which is something that is popular and growing. Planning Staff has no objections to the conditional use application. The area is surrounded by agricultural properties to the east, south and west, with industrial uses to the north. The location provides direct access from Newberry Access Road and East State Farm Road, traffic should not be a detriment to the surrounding area or neighboring property owners. Mark Miller, 3102 E. State Farm Rd., was present with his wife Rochelle and other family members. He stated that they hope to be able to offer North Platte and the surrounding area a unique rustic event venue for graduation parties, meetings, banquets and other gatherings. This event venue will provide some income for gas stations, small business caterers, flower shops, etc. and will be located north of their existing buildings utilizing a long existing driveway. The plan is to widen the driveway to allow for two way traffic. Gary Person, President, North Platte Area Chamber and Development Corporation, 502 S. Dewey, was present and stated from a Chamber of Commerce standpoint they get inquiries quite often to have something like this close to North Platte and support the effort and being one of the neighbors within the Twin Rivers Business Park they welcome additional development out there. Bain moved and McKeone seconded the motion to close the public hearing. Voting Aye: Wurl, McKeone, Bain, Jett, Forbes, Van Velson, Davies. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Fudge, Matthews. Motion carried. Van Velson moved and Bain seconded the motion to find the request for a conditional use permit to allow an event venue located at 3102 East State Farm Road meets the minimum standards stated in the North Platte Code of Ordinances Section 156.322 and approve and grant the conditional use permit requested with the condition that all elements of the application are complied with based on the following factual findings: 1. The use shall conform to all applicable ordinances, laws and regulations of any governmental jurisdiction. 2. The use shall have adequate water, sewer, and drainage facilities. 3. Ingress and egress shall be so designated as to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets. 4. The use shall in all other respects conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located 5. The use shall be in harmony with the character of the area and the most appropriate use of the land Voting Aye: Wurl, McKeone, Bain, Jett, Forbes, Van Velson, Davies. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Fudge, Matthews. Motion carried. 6. Old Business. There was no old business. 7. New Business. There was no new business. 8. Adjourn. Vice-Chair Jett adjourned the meeting at 5:47 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Michelle Bain Recording Secretary