Planning and Zoning

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING PLANNING COMMISSION/ BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS August 19, 2008 Commissioners Present: Cowman, McLean, Gage, L. Smith, Wrischnik Commissioners Absent: Bonner, King Others Present: Justin Givens, Amy Barenklau, Craig Browning, Lyle Yarnell Item 1: Consider minutes from the July 15, 2008 meeting Chair Cowman called the meeting to order with the first order of business the consideration of the minutes from the July 15, 2008 meeting. Commissioners Cowman and McLean made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. All Commissioners voted in favor. Item 2: Re-Plat – Consider an application for the re-platting of Lots 84, 85 and part of Tract E in Rockwood Estates. Planner Givens stated presented the staff brief. Blue Sky Development has submitted a request to re-plat Lots 84, 85 and part of Tract E in their Rockwood Development. Lot 85 is a traditional residential lot and Lot 84 is a flag lot that sits behind Lots 85 and 83. In May 2008, Rockwood requested a re-plat of Lot 89, which increased the size of that lot by removing some of the open space in the development. As stated at the time of that re-plat, Rockwood is removing one lot and converting that space into open space actually increasing the total open space for the development. Analysis: Based on this re-plat, roughly 1785 sq. ft. will be added to Lot 85 and 5525 sq. ft. will be added to Tract E or the common open space for Rockwood Estates. In addition, a poorly designed flag lot would be eliminated from the development. Issue: Does the Planning Commission wish to recommend the approval of this re-plat request to the City Council? Actions: The Planning Commission may: Recommend the re-plat to the City Council Paola Planning Commission Minutes August 19, 2008 1  Not recommend the re-plat to the City Council Table the matter for further study Recommendation: It is staffs recommendation that the Planning Commission recommend the approval of this re- plat to the City Council. Commissioners Cowman and Gage made a motion to close the public hearing with all Commissioners voting in favor. Item 3: Staff Items Planner Givens thanked the commissioners for their dedication and assistance during his time with the city. He indicated that he would be taking a similar position with the City of Goddard and felt he had learned some valuable things that would be helpful in his new position. Item 4: Items from Commissioners Commissioners all wished Justin well in his new endeavor. Commissioner Gage congratulated Councilman Rowlett on his latest achievement. Item 6: Adjourn Commissioners McLean and Smith made a motion to adjourn with all Commissioners voting in favor. Paola Planning Commission Minutes August 19, 2008 2