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CITY OF CENTERVILLE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning and Zoning Commission held its regular
meeting on September 1, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.
PRESENT:
Chairperson Darrin Mosher
Commissioner Russ Koski
Commissioner Tom Wood
Commissioner Mark Haiden
Commissioner Nick Twohy
Commissioner James Flint
ABSENT:
Commissioner Matthew Montain
STAFF:
City Administrator Mike Ericson
OTHERS PRESENT:
Council Member D. Love
I. CALL TO ORDER.
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Chairperson
Mosher.
1.Roll Call
II. APPEARANCES
1. Mr. Lou Suski, Gaughan Companies, Inc. – City Code Chapter 156, Subdivision,
156.166 – Parking Requirements (Other Industrial or Warehouse)
Mr. Suski introduced himself to the Commission and stated that he is the commercial real estate
broker for the City owned properties. Mr. Suski stated that he has encountered some difficulty
with interested parties for properties that have been listed regarding industrial/warehouse parking
requirements and that Centerville’s requirements are 2/1,000 square feet of gross area comparative
to neighboring communities .5-1/1,000 feet. Mr. Suski stated that not only does this become
restrictive to a developer or seller but the entire community as potential buyers may not meet the
requirement and shy away from Centerville for development. Lou provided the Commission with
parking requirements from several surrounding communities. Commissioners had good
discussion on the topic.
Motion by Commissioner Koski, seconded by Commissioner Wood to schedule a public
hearing for October 6, 2015 to obtain public input regarding a possible amendment to the
City Code. All in favor. Motion carried.
III. PUBLIC HEARING(S) - None
IV. OLD BUSINESS
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City of Centerville
Planning and Zoning Commission
September 1, 2015
1. Discussion on Downtown Master Plan & Development Guidelines
The Commission briefly discussed the City Code regarding the M1 (Mix Use) and M2 (Mixed Use
Neighborhood District) zoning districts which comprises the entire downtown area with a
possibility for an amendment due to the economic downturn and slower recovery period than
anticipated. City Administrator Ericson reminded Commissioners that Council had included this
topic as one of its 2015 City Focus Goals. The Commission briefly discussed those items from the
original plan that they desired to retain and incorporate into a newer version. They agreed that the
private sector developers will dictate downtown redevelopment.
V. NEW BUSINESS
1. Meeting with Ruffridge/Johnson General Contractor Jay Thorson, Dailey Companies
Administrator Ericson reported that staff had met with Ruffridge/Johnson and their general
contractor and architect to discuss development requirements, conditional use requirements and
were presented with the site plan and draft building plans. The Commission liked the preliminary
plans which called for a 19,000 square foot building with a rear lot fenced.
2. MnPASS Express
Administrator Ericson reported that Mr. Brad Larsen, MN Dot MnPASS Policy & Planning
Program Director, had attended the last Council meeting and presented them with an overview of
the I-35E Improvements and MnPASS Extension Project.
Administrator Ericsonbriefed the Commission regarding the MnPass Express Lanes that will be
opening at the end of 2015 on the northbound and southbound I-35E between Little Canada Road
and Cayuga Streets, Phase 2’s completion date of the end of 2016 involving construction of the
same lanes between Little Canada Road and County Road J (Southbound between County Road
96 and Little Canada Road) and (Northbound between County Road E and County Road J),
associated vehicle fees for usage, and hours of operation, those that can utilize for free and
penalties for violators. Administrator Ericson stated that similar lanes in alternative areas were
being considered with the Twin Cities and if individuals desired additional information they could
contact the MnPass web site or visit a local office.
3. Reschedule Regularly Scheduled Meeting of November 3, 2015 due to School District
Elections, (November 10, 2015)?
Administrator Ericson stated that public meetings were prohibited on election day per state statute
204C.03 and requested that the Commission consider rescheduling its November meeting or move
it to an alternative date.
Motion by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Koski to reschedule their
regularly scheduled Monday, November 3, 2015 meeting to November 2, 2015 commencing
at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. All in favor. Motion carried.
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City of Centerville
Planning and Zoning Commission
September 1, 2015
VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS
The Commission briefly discussed the issue of on street parking and the current policy of
obtaining a parking permit from the City. Staff was directed to research an on-line/city website
application for permits.
VII. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
1.August 11, 2015 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Flint seconded by Commissioner Twohy to approve minutes from
the August 11, 2015, meeting as presented. All in favor. Motion carried.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Twohy, seconded by Commissioner Mosher to adjourn the
meeting at 8:06 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael A. Ericson
City Administrator
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