Planning Commission

City Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Ottawa, Kansas Minutes of August 14, 2024 7:00 pm C-Lantis called the meeting to order. The City Planning Commission met at 7:00 p.m. on this date with the following members present and participating, member Harris, member Staresinic-Deane, member Kane, Chair Lantis, and Vice-Chair Crowley. Neighborhood Services staff Director Lucas Neece, Zack Martin, and Ashley Hird were present. Finance Staff Breanna Snyder was present. Declaration: C-Lantis asked the Planning Commission members to declare any conflict of interest or of any Ex parte or outside communication that might influence their ability to hear all sides on any item on the agenda, so that they might come to a fair decision. There were none. Public Comment: There were none. Consent Agenda: Member Crowley made a motion to approve meeting minutes from the July 25, 2024. Seconded by member Harris. All present voted aye. Public Hearing: Chair Lantis Opened the public hearing at 7:05pm 1. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) – Director Melanie Landis • Breanna Snyder gave her presentation Chair Lantis closed the public hearing at 7:08pm. Member Kane made a motion to find the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) in conformity with the Ottawa Comprehensive Plan followed by a second by member Staresinic- Deane. All present voted aye. Unfinished Business: 1. Continuance of the public hearing for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application at 1201 W 15th Street submitted by Clint Arndt on behalf of Rebecca E Blaue Trust and Sunflower Care Homes – Zack Martin Chair Lantis reopened the meeting at 7:09pm • Mr. Martin gave his presentation. Chair Lantis closed the meeting at 7:16pm • Staresinic-Deane needed clarification on the missing documents. • Staresinic-Deane wanted to make sure there was not an issue with the stormwater. • Crowley stated that there could be a stormwater study depending on the size of the lot. Member Staresinic-Deane made the motion to accept the findings as presented followed by a second by member Harris. All present voted aye. Member Harris made a motion to recommend approval of the application for the Conditional Use Permit at 1201 W. 15th following by a second by member Maxwell. All present voted aye. Staff Comments Session in September possibly for the Comprehensive Plan Commissioner Comments: Announcements: Chair-Lantis announced the next meetings will be held August 29, 2024, at noon and September 11, 2024, at 7pm. Adjournment: Member Harris made a motion to adjourn, followed by a second by member Staresinic-Deane. All present voted aye. Respectfully submitted, Ashley Hird Planning Assistant