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City of Centerville <br />Planning and Zoning Commission <br />October 1, 2024 <br /> <br /> <br />Ms. Broussard added that there are options for higher density across from the park and ride on the <br />northeast side of town by NorBella. Administrator explained that density downtown is what would be <br />needed to draw retail. <br />Administrator Statz explained that getting to a population of 5000 was not just about securing additional <br />State Aid, noting that it was one component. Administrator Statz added that the Met Council has density <br />requirements for cities and that our 2040 Comprehensive Plan density requirements were 3 units/acre. <br />Administrator Statz stated that Met CouncilÓs density requirements for our 2050 plan are 4 units/acre and <br />that cities are required to meet Met Council standards for undeveloped land. <br />Motion by Commissioner Olson seconded by Commissioner Thompson to Close the <br />Public Hearing. All in favor. Motion carried. <br /> <br />V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPEARANCES <br />1. None <br />VI. OLD BUSINESS <br />1. Call for a Public Hearing Î Changes to City Code Chapter 116, 156 re: Cannabis <br />Sales <br />Administrator Statz introduced this item as presented in the packet. Discussion ensued about <br />regulation, sales tax, and zoning. <br />Motion by Commissioner Kalina, seconded by Commissioner Olson to Call for a Public <br />Hearing on Changes to City Code Related to Cannabis Sales at the next Meeting of the <br />Planning and Zoning Commission on November 12, 2024. All in favor. Motion carried. <br />VII. NEW BUSINESS <br />1. Variance Request Î 7214 LaValle Drive Î Second Driveway Access <br />Administrator Statz introduced this item as presented in the packet. The staff recommendation is <br />to approve the variance for a second driveway connection to 7214 LaValle Drive, with the findings <br />of fact and conditions as presented in the staff memo, and detailed below: <br /> <br />Findings of Fact <br />¤ The home originally sat on a larger parcel and had a different driveway configuration, as there <br />was no nearby public street. <br />¤ When the new LaValle Drive was constructed, it created a disconnected portion of the driveway <br />leading to the rear tuck-under garage. <br />¤ The disconnected remnant driveway creates a practical difficulty, which is not a product of the <br />ownersÓ actions or proposed improvements. <br />¤ It is reasonable for the homeowner to utilize the rear tuck-under garage for the storage of <br />vehicles or other trailered equipment. <br />¤ The home is uniquely positioned on the lot due to the alignment of the new, LaValle Drive. <br />¤ The variance would only result in a small section of pavement and would not alter the essential <br />character of the neighborhood. <br />¤ The variance would allow access to the tuck-under garage without driving on the grass. <br /> <br /> <br />Page 4 of 5 <br /> <br />