Planning Commission

APPROVED 10/14/2021 REGULAR MEETING PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND PLANNING COMMISSION WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M., ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2021, BY CHAIRMAN McCLELLAN ROLL CALL Present: Frank, Kaminski, Majchrzak, McClellan, Moore, Rix, Weinert, Zink Absent: Misko (Commissioner Misko arrived at 8:03 pm) Others: City Planner Jeschke Visitors: None Motion by Moore, seconded by Frank, to excuse Commissioner Misko from tonight’s meeting. All yeas Motion passes APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Rix, seconded by Kaminski, to approve the minutes of the August 12, 2021, regular meeting as presented. All yeas Motion passes AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. CORRESPONDENCE City Council Meeting minutes of July 19, 2021. City Council Quarterly Roundtable Meeting Minutes of August 2, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes of August 2, 2021. City Council Meeting Minutes of August 16, 2021 Motion by Moore, seconded by Frank, to receive and file the Correspondence as Page 1 of 5 PCM: 09/16/2021  APPROVED 10/14/2021 presented. All yeas Motion passes ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion by Rix, seconded by Weinert, to adopt the Agenda as presented. All yeas Motion passes PUBLIC HEARING None. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION B-1. Review of Table of Permitted Uses by Zoning District The Commission reviewed the Table of Permitted Uses by District and made the following changed: ANIMAL AND AGRICULTURAL USES Garden Center: Under B-2, change to S Under B-3, change to P RESIDENTIAL USES Bed and Breakfast Inns Under B-1, change to S Under B-2, change to S OFFICE AND SERVICE USES Massage Therapists Under B-2, change to P COMMUNITY USES Recreation Facilities, Indoor Under B-2, change to S Under B-3 change to P Under I-1, change to S Under I-2, change to S Commissioner Misko entered at 8:03 pm. Page 2 of 5 PCM: 09/16/2021  APPROVED 10/14/2021 COMMERCIAL USES Amusement Centers, Indoor Under B-3, change to P Amusement Centers, Outdoor Under B-1, change to S Under B-2, change to S Antique Shops and Art Galleries Under O, change to P Copy Centers Under O, change to S Gunsmiths and Licensed Firearms Dealers Under B-1, change to S Under B-2, change to S Under B-3, change to P Outdoor Cafes and Eating Areas Under O, change to P Open Air Businesses, Outdoor Display Areas and Dealership Sales Lots Under B-1, change to S Package Liquor Stores Under B-1 change to P Under B-2, change to P Pawnshops Under B-1, change to P Under B-2, change to P Under B-3, change to P Recording Studios Under B-2, change to P Tobacconist or Cigar/Cigarette Shop Under B-1, change to P Under B-2, change to P Under B-3, change to P Discussion on drive in and drive thru lanes in the downtown area. It was the consensus to leave it as it currently is. The City Planner will research what other communities are doing about drive-thru lanes in their downtown areas. INDUSTRIAL, RESEARCH AND LABORATORY USES Self-Storage Warehouses Under B-3, change to P Page 3 of 5 PCM: 09/16/2021  APPROVED 10/14/2021 TEMPORARY, SPECIAL EVENT AND OTHER USES Garage Sales, Estate Sales and Private Auctions Under O, change to S Under B-1, change to S Under B-2, change to S Under B-3, change to S City Planner Jeschke informed the Commission that he wants to address solar energy next. B-2. Adoption of 2022 Planning Commission Meeting Dates Motion by Rix, seconded by Frank, to adopt the 2022 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Schedule as presented. All yeas Motion passes MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM THE CITY STAFF City Manager Moore informed the Commission that we were getting fall and winter events ready. The City Manager was working on an Urban Limits Agreement with Casco Township. City Planner Jeschke informed the Commission that he would not be at the November meeting – he will be in Ireland. CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSION MEMBERS Commissioners commented on how great the Good Old Days Festival was. Weinert – suggested that the Planning Commission schedule a workshop to come up with planning ideas. Kaminski – questioned the status of the Aud. Mayor Rix stated that discussion with the school board have been positive. Rix – Commended all of the Good Old Days Festival volunteers. McClellan – The Historical Society is sponsoring a Cemetery Walk – the tickets are going fast. Page 4 of 5 PCM: 09/16/2021  APPROVED 10/14/2021 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Frank, supported by Misko, to adjourn the Planning Commission Regular Meeting at 9:00 p.m. All yeas Motion passes Respectfully submitted: Karen Stagl City Clerk Page 5 of 5 PCM: 09/16/2021