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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 Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom videoconferencing.
PRESENT*: Chairperson Darrin Mosher
Commissioner Ben Fehrenbacher
Commissioner John Krueger
Commissioner Darrell (DJ) Olson, Jr.
Commissioner Mark Haiden
Commissioner Linda Broussard Vickers
ABSENT: Commissioner Nick Twohy
STAFF: City Administrator/Engineer Mark Statz
Planning Consultant – Phil Carlson - Stantec
Council Liaison Russ Koski
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:31 by Chairperson Darrin Mosher.
Administrator Statz reviewed meeting protocols related to being on a videoconference platform.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chairperson Mosher called for changes to the agenda. None were offered.
Motion by Chairperson Mosher, seconded by Commissioner Broussard-Vickers to approve
the agenda as submitted. A roll call vote was taken. All in favor. Motion carried.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:30 PM or shortly thereafter)
1. None
V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS & APPEARANCES
1. None
VI. OLD BUSINESS
1. Driveway and Residential Parking Ordinance Revisions
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Administrator Statz outlined the discussion by reviewing what the code currently says about
outdoor storage/parking on residential lots and what changes are being proposed. A memo and
draft ordinance language was provided in the packet.
Discussion ensued regarding various aspects of the ordinances. Much of the discussion revolved
around commercial vehicles and/or the size and weight of a vehicle.
Consensus seemed to be reached on a few items:
tractor trailers should not be allowed on residential property
commercial vehicles should not be allowed in side or rear yards
vehicles parked in the driveway should not hang into the right-of-way
still looking to increase the total number of allowed vehicles stored off the driveway to be
3, rather than the current ordinance of 2
there could be a limitation on large vehicles, to only allow one “large” vehicle
The conversation then moved to try to resolve the driveway width issue, rather than let that part of
the ordinance changes be held up by the larger, more complex discussion of parking and storage.
Administrator Statz reviewed the proposed language for driveway width. There was general
consensus that the proposed language was satisfactory. Planner Carlson reviewed some situations
in cul-de-sacs that would need to be addressed in the ordinance. Discussion was whether to have
restrictions based on a set width or a percentage of the width.
Consensus seemed to be reached on a 2/3 lot width restriction on driveway width.
Motion by Commissioner Fehrenbacher, seconded by Commissioner Haiden to
recommended approval of Sections 6 & 7 of the proposed draft ordinance with the following
modifications:
addition of the 2/3 lot width restriction in cul-de-sacs
amending the the text saying “..at the right of way line…” to “…at the right-of-way
line, extending through to the curb…”
note that the allowed width includes any flares
A roll call vote was taken. All in favor. Motion carried.
The agenda item discussion continued, getting back to the subjects of vehicle parking/storage on
residential lots. Aerial photos were reviewed to establish what types of scenarios exist around
town. Further consensus seemed to be reached on additional items:
Rather than say that a vehicle cannot hang into the right-of-way, perhaps, saying, it can’t
block a sidewalk or be a certain distance from the curb, say 10 to 12’ since most often, the
right-of-way is about 13’ off the back of curb.
Reiterated that only one large item should be allowed (over 25’). Perhaps having no large
items allowed in the back yard.
Perhaps a limit of 40’ in length for any RV would encompass most.
The vehicle should be registered to the owner or renter of the property.
Divide items into two different lists (smaller and larger)
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No further action was taken on the remaining articles. Consensus was to take up those issues at a
future meeting.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
1. None
VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. February 4, 2020 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
2. March 10, 2020 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
Chairperson Mosher called for changes to the meeting minutes. None were offered.
Motion by Commissioner Fehrenbacher, seconded by Commissioner Krueger to approve
both the February 4 and March 10, 2020 Meeting Minutes as presented. A roll call vote was
taken. All in favor. Motion carried.
IX. Announcements and Updates
1. Council Member Liaison
2. Administrator’s Report
X. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Broussard-Vickers apologized for recent absences due to family health issues.
Various Commissioners said they were glad to have her back.
Motion by Commissioner Broussard-Vickers seconded by Commissioner Krueger to
adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. A roll call vote was taken. All in favor. Motion carried.
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