2022-02-01 P & Z Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission February 1, 2022 Administrator Statz stated staff suggests tabling this item to a future meeting (March 1, 2022) for further review before sending it on to the City Council with a recommendation on approval/denial. Motion by Commissioner Kuiper, seconded by Commissioner Kubat to table the approval of a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan for – Mini Storage – Max Storage Enterprises, Inc. & Farrell Properties, 2010 Fairview Street for further review at the March 1, 2022 Commission meeting. All in favor. Motion carried. 2. Ordinance Review – Chapter 130, Section 130.03 - Discharge of Firearms within City Limits Administrator Statz introduced this item and noted this is a discussion item only. He stated they are looking for guidance on what the Commission would like to see updated in this ordinance. Chairperson Broussard-Vickers stated she was involved in the drafting of the ordinance about 20 years ago and knows there is a lot to update and change. She noted she would like to see that rural and city areas be differentiated when deciding what if any types of these items can be used. Commissioner Kubat stated he thinks there is definitely room to improve the ordinance. He stated they should be specific about types of items allowed or not because there are obvious items like projectile firearms and bows that can cause serious harm. He stated then there are things like air soft guns that are much safer and an item kids are into right now. He stated they will also need to look at where hunting will be allowed. Commissioner Krueger stated he would like to see the ordinance be similar to Lino Lakes, which says something like hunting on the lake cannot take place within 500 ft of any structure. He noted they should have a public hearing on this and snowmobiles as they are both hot topics. Commissioner Olson stated he does not have a lot to add as most of his thoughts have been mentioned already. He noted he would like there to be a distinction between dangerous items that should be prohibited and things such as water balloon launchers that can be used because he likes to use those from time to time. Commissioner Kuiper stated he appreciates the Police Chief’s comments and he is on board with limiting and banning firearms in the City limits or refining the line under those terms that the police stated. Administrator Statz stated he has enough direction to get some things together for them to review and discuss at a later date. VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. January 4, 2022 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5