HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-09-13 P & Z Minutes - Approved
A pproved
CITY OF CENTERVILLE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission held in Council Chambers on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:30p.m.
1. Roll Call
Present: Chair David Kubat
Vice-Chair Krueger
Commissioner Darrell (DJ) Olson, Jr.
Commissioner Richard Nelson
Commissioner Les Kuiper
Commissioner Gloria Semmelink
Commissioner Bruce Thompson
Absent: None
Staff: City Administrator, Mark Statz
Council Liaison, Russ Koski
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item IV.2 Preliminary Plat & PUD – Block 7, Schifsky Companies, Inc. was removed from the
agenda, along with item V.2 Variance Concept Review – 7198 Shad Avenue – both items were
removed from the agenda.
Motion by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Kuiper to Approve the amended
Agenda. All in favor. Motion carried.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:34 PM or shortly thereafter)
1. City Code Language Amendments
a. Chapter 91: Health and Safety; Nuisances, §91.06 – Public Nuisances
Affecting Peace and Safety
Chair Kubat opened the public hearing for Chapter 91: Health and Safety; Nuisances, §91.06 –
Public Nuisances Affecting Peace and Safety at 6:34. Administrator Statz presented the staff report,
noting that the proposed ordinance amendments strike the old language referencing specific tree
diseases and specific types of trees and replaces it with more general language. Discussion ensued
about adding language about dead or dying trees constituting a hazard and/or the spread of diseased
trees.
There were no public comments.
Page 1 of 4
City of Centerville
Planning and Zoning Commission
September 13, 2022
Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to Recommend
Approval of the revised ordinance, with minor edits: removing oak and shade, and adding the
qualifier discussed, to council for their review. All in favor. Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Kuiper, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to close the public
hearing. All in favor. Motion carried.
b. Chapter 111: Liquor Regulations, §111.16 – Restrictions on Issuance (D)
Chair Kubat opened the public hearing on Chapter 111: Liquor Regulations, §111.16 – Restrictions
on Issuance (D) and Administrator Statz presented the staff report, noting that the ordinance states
that liquor cannot be sold within a 500 ft radius of a school, and there are some references in the
ordinances pertaining to churches as well – the language is vague in some sections. The amendments
are meant to clarify the language and update the policy. An inquiry from a brew pub potentially
locating in the area prompted a review of the ordinance - there is already a bar located within the
500 ft radius. Discussion ensued about the 500 ft radius impacting future developments; other
distances were also discussed, as well as input from the school regarding public safety.
There were no public comments.
Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Vice-Chair Krueger to recommend
adoption of the changes to the liquor ordinance to City Council. All in favor. Motion carried.
Motion by Chair Kubat, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to close the public hearing.
All in favor. Motion carried.
c. Chapter 130: General Offenses, §130.03 – Discharge of a Firearms Within
City Limits
Administrator Statz introduced the topic of discharge of firearms within city limits, noting the
language is not as clear as it could be, which makes enforcement difficult. Discussion ensued about
firearms and other projectiles such as bows and arrows, as well as ammunition and assault weapons.
Points of interest include what can and cannot be discharged, including fireworks and blanks. There
was consensus to add language about allowing the discharge of firearms during funeral or veteran
ceremonies. There was discussion about removing the specific definitions from section 130.03 (A)
and instead noting that the discharge of firearms and projectiles, as defined in the ordinance is
unlawful; a new definitions section would be added and this is where firearms and projectiles would
be more clearly defined. It was recommended that section D be struck from the ordinance.
No Public Comments
Motion by Commissioner Semmelink to table the item until the next meeting. Motion failed
due to lack of second.
Motion by Chair Kubat, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to table this item and bring it
back to the next meeting with staff revisions. All in favor. Motion carried.
Page 2 of 4
City of Centerville
Planning and Zoning Commission
September 13, 2022
Administrator Statz requested that Commissioner Semmelink rescind her motion, so the record
reflects one motion to table the item.
Motion by Chair Kubat, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to table this item and bring it
back to the next meeting with staff revisions. All in favor. Motion carried.
Motion by Chair Thompson, seconded by Chair Kubat to leave the public hearing open until
the next meeting. All in favor. Motion carried.
d. Storm Water
Chair Kubat opened the public hearing on storm water and Administrator Statz presented the staff
report, noting the impetus for the revisions is the audit of our previous MS4 permit, as well as
notification to revise our code to be in full compliance with the new MS4 permit. The MS4 permit
is on a 7-year cycle. Discussion ensued about recreational restrictions on city-owned property, and
there was consensus to remove the word discouraged in 157.32.e.
Motion by Commissioner Kuiper, seconded by Commissioner Semmelink to recommend
adoption of the changes of the storm water code to City Council. All in favor. Motion carried.
Chair Kubat asked for a motion to close the public hearing.
Motion by Chair Nelson, seconded by Vice-Chair Krueger to close the public hearing. All in
favor. Motion carried.
V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPEARANES
1. Variance Concept Review – Mr. Anthony Smith, 7370 Peltier Circle
Administrator Statz introduced the item, a request for an 8x8 shed in the side yard. Discussion
ensued about setbacks and interpretation of the code. Administrator Statz noted that the new
interpretation is that this shed would be allowed in the side yard and therefore no variance would be
needed; Administrator Statz brought this to the P&Z to see if there was consensus with this
interpretation. Chair Kubat’s feedback is to review definitions in the code and bring this back to
P&Z.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
1. None
VII. NEW BUSINESS
1. City Code Language Amendments
a. Chapter 91: Health and Safety; Nuisances, §91.06 – Public Nuisances Affecting
Peace and Safety
b. Chapter 111: Liquor Regulations, §111.16 – Restrictions on Issuance (D)
c. Storm Water
VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. August 16, 2022 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
Page 3 of 4
City of Centerville
Planning and Zoning Commission
September 13, 2022
One revision to the minutes was made, and that is to mark Vice-Chair Krueger as absent from last
month’s meeting.
Motion by Vice-Chair Krueger, seconded by Commissioner Olson to approve the revised
August 16, 2022 Planning and Zoning Commission minutes. Commissioner Nelson,
Commissioner Kuiper, Commissioner Semmelink, Commissioner Thompson, Vice-Chair
Krueger, Chair Kubat in favor. Commissioner Olson abstained. Motion carried.
IX. Announcements and Updates
1. Council Member Liaison
Councilmember Koski did not provide a report.
2. Administrator’s Report
City Administrator Statz reviewed the administrator’s report as presented. Administrator Statz
pointed out that Block 7 was removed from the agenda due to the timing of the notice to the paper.
There will be a public meeting at the October 4 meeting. The council will consider a purchasing
agreement with the Schifsky group for a project similar in scope to the Centra Project at their next
meeting on September 14.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Semmelink, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to adjourn the
meeting at 8:27 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried.
Page 4 of 4