Planning Commission
Regular MeetingPapillion, NE · July 31, 2019
Minutes
MINUTE RECORD
PAPILLION PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
JULY 31, 2019
The Papillion Planning Commission met in open session at the Papillion City Hall Council
Chambers on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 7: 00 PM. Chairwoman Rebecca Hoch called the
meeting to order. Planning Assistant Andrea Blevins called the roll. Planning Commission
members present were Howard Carson, Jim Hrabik, Raymond Keller Jr., Jim Masters, John E.
Robinson III, Judy Sunde, Herb Thompson, and Wayne Wilson. Jim Masters and Leanne Sotak
were absent. Planning Director Mark Stursma, City Attorney Alan Thelen, City Planner Michelle
Romeo, and Staff Engineer Derek Goff were also present.
Chairwoman Hoch led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication in the Papillion Times on July 17, 2019.
A copy of proof of publication is on file at the office of the City Clerk.
Chairwoman Hoch announced that a copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted in the City Council
Chambers.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Mr. Robinson Ill, seconded by Mr. Keller, to approve the agenda as
presented. Roll call: Eight yeas, no nays. Motion passes.
Approval of the Planning Commission Minutes
Motion was made by Mr. Robinson Ill, seconded by Ms. Sunde, to approve the June 26, 2019
minutes. Roll Call: Eight yeas, no nays. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Preliminary Plat— A Preliminary Plat for the property legally described as a tract of land located
in the NE 1/ 4 of the NW 1/ 4 and part of the NW 1/ 4 of the NW 1/ 4, located in Section 1, T13N,
R12E of the 6th P. M., Sarpy County, NE, generally located SE of 72nd St and Schram Rd. The
applicant is Papio Park, LLC. ( Papio Park) PP- 19- 0002
Chairwoman Hoch opened the public hearing.
The applicant was not present.
Chairwoman Hoch called for proponents and opponents.
Chairwoman Hoch noted that staff recommended a continuance of the public hearing for this item.
Seeing no further public input, Chairwoman Hoch left the public hearing open and called for
Commission Discussion.
With no further discussion, Motion was made by Mr. Carson, seconded by Mr. Keller, to
recommend continuance of the public hearing for the Papio Park Preliminary Plat ( PP- 19- 0002)
to a time when the applicant has addressed the outstanding contingencies. Roll Call: Eight yeas,
no nays. Motion carried.
Change of Zone - A Change of Zone from AG Agricultural to CC Community Commercial and R-
4 Multiple- Family Residential for the property legally described as a tract of land located in the
NE 1/ 4 of the NW 1/ 4 and part of the NW 1/ 4 of the NW 1/ 4, located in Section 1, T13N, R12E of
the 6th P. M., Sarpy County, NE, generally located SE of 72nd St and Schram Rd. The applicant
is Papio Park, LLC. ( Papio Park) CZ- 19- 0002
Chairwoman Hoch opened the public hearing.
The applicant was not present.
Chairwoman Hoch called for proponents and opponents.
Chairwoman Hoch noted that staff recommended a continuance of the public hearing for this item.
Seeing no further public input, Chairwoman Hoch left the public hearing open and called for
Commission Discussion.
With no further discussion,
Motion was made by Mr. Carson, seconded by Mr. Hrabik, to
recommend continuance of the public hearing for the Papio Park Change of Zone ( CZ- 19- 0002)
to a time when the applicant has resolved the outstanding contingencies. Roll Call: Eight yeas,
no nays. Motion carried.
Cities' Future Growth and Development Areas within Sarpy County, Nebraska Map -
Consideration of The Cities' Future Growth and Development Areas within Sarpy County
Nebraska map, which map shall define the proposed boundaries of the City of Papillion' s future
growth and development based on documented population and economic growth trends and
projected patterns of land development and infrastructure improvement. The applicant is the City
of Papillion. (
Future Growth and Development Areas Map) MISC- 19- 0025
Chairwoman Hoch opened the public hearing.
Mark Stursma, 122 E 3rd Street, stepped forward to represent the applicant. He summarized that
the map defines the future growth areas for all jurisdictions in Sarpy County, and designates
where sewer service will be provided.
Chairwoman Hoch called for proponents and opponents. Seeing no further public input,
Chairwoman Hoch closed the public hearing and called for Commission Discussion.
Chairwoman Hoch asked whether the map being adopted was an original or an amendment. Mr.
Stursma noted that the map is an amendment, and that such a map has been in existence since
Sarpy County began constructing its own sewer. He added that state law mandates that this map
be updated. He explained that an interlocal cooperation agreement exists between the South
Sarpy County Wastewater Agency, Sarpy County, and all cities within Sarpy County.
Ms. Sunde asked when the map was last updated. Ms. Romeo stated that the growth area map
is an update to the 1995 version of the map. She added that this new map takes into account the
expansion of each jurisdiction over time, as well as various boundary agreements between the
municipalities.
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Mr. Wilson asked what other entities need to approve the agreement. Mr. Stursma noted that
each jurisdiction involved would need to adopt the map.
Mr. Robinson III asked how often the map would be updated. Mr. Stursma explained that the
update of the map would be dependent on all parties involved. He added that there may not be a
need to update the map in the future because all cities within Sarpy County have boundary
agreements with the adjacent cities, therefore, future growth areas are already determined.
With no further discussion, Motion was made by Mr. Robinson III, seconded by Mr. Wilson, to
recommend approval of the Cities' Future Growth and Development Areas within Sarpy County,
Nebraska Map ( MISC- 19- 0025) because the request is generally consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and compliant with Neb. Rev. Stat. § 23- 3608 and § 23- 3611. Roll Call:
Eight yeas, no nays. Motion carried.
Growth Management Plan - Consideration of a Growth Management Plan, which plan shall be
used for development of the Master Plan for the Sarpy County and Cities Wastewater Agency.
The applicant is the City of Papillion. ( Growth Management Plan) CPA- 19- 0003
Chairwoman Hoch opened the public hearing.
Mark Stursma, 122 E 3rd Street, stepped forward to represent the applicant. He explained that
this request would adopt the Growth Management Plan as an amendment to the Comprehensive
Plan.
Chairwoman Hoch called for proponents and opponents. Seeing no further public input,
Chairwoman Hoch closed the public hearing and called for Commission Discussion.
Ms. Sunde asked staff to explain why the Growth Management Plan needs to be adopted, and
how it will be integrated into the Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Romeo explained that the Growth
Management Plan anticipates how areas south of the ridgeline will develop based on the timing
of the provision of sewer services. Further, it establishes the priority of urban development based
on the timing of the extension of sewer service. She added that the Growth Management Plan
provides a more detailed plan of how areas designated as urban reserve in the 2002 version of
the Comprehensive Plan will receive sewer service. She added that the concept within the Growth
Management Plan will be integrated into the pending update of the Comprehensive Plan.
With no further discussion, Motion was made by Mr. Keller, seconded by Mr. Carson, to
recommend approval of the Growth Management Plan ( CPA- 19- 0003) because the request is
generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and compliant with Neb. Rev. Stat. § 23- 3608
and § 23- 3611. Roll Call: Eight yeas, no nays. Motion carried.
Ordinance No. 1852— An ordinance to amend Article XXXVI ( Off-Street Parking of Chapter 205
of the Municipal Code having to do with off-street parking requirements. The applicant is the City
of Papillion. (
Off-Street Parking Amendment) TC- 19- 0004
Chairwoman Hoch opened the public hearing.
Mark Stursma, 122 E 3rd Street, stepped forward to represent the applicant. He explained that
some of the parking regulations in place are inconsistent with development needs and the
regulations of comparable jurisdictions. He added that the proposed changes include the
alphabetical organization of the Off-Street Parking Requirements schedule, the addition of
missing use types, and the reduction of required parking for appropriate uses. He added that a
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provision is also being amended for properties that cannot provide adequate parking on- site to
allow such property to lease parking space within 600 feet of the property.
Chairwoman Hoch called for proponents and Seeing no further public input,
opponents.
Chairwoman Hoch closed the public hearing and called for Commission Discussion.
Mr. Carson asked how the City determines whether to regulate required parking by capacity or
square footage of the use. Mr. Stursma explained that the requirements vary based on best
practices for the use type and the regulations other jurisdictions.
Mr. Thompson asked whether the change in terminology from " parking stalls" to " parking spaces"
was for consistency. Mr. Stursma confirmed.
Mr. Thompson noted that Livestock Sales was being added as use type and asked whether staff
could provide an example of such a business within the jurisdiction. Mr. Stursma explained that
he was unaware of any such existing use within the City's jurisdiction, and did not anticipate that
one would develop. He added that the use was added so that there was not a hole in the
regulation, as parking requirements for the existing use type was not previously defined.
Mr. Carson asked whether the proposed amendment had any effect on the regulation of off-street
parking for recreational vehicles and trailers. Mr. Stursma said no.
With no further discussion, Motion was made by Mr. Robinson III, seconded by Mr. Hrabik, to
recommend approval of the Ordinance No. 1852 ( TC- 19- 0004) because the request is generally
consistent with Neb. Rev. Stat. § 19- 901 and the vision and goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
Roll Call: Eight yeas, no nays. Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
With no further business to come before the Commission, Motion was made by Mr. Carson,
seconded by Mr. Hrabik, to adjourn. The meeting adjourned by unanimous consent at 7: 34 P. M.
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