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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, November 1, 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
Commissioner Darrell (DJ) Olson, Jr.
Approved
Commissioner Richard Nelson
Commissioner Les Kuiper
Absent: Commissioner Gloria Semmelink
Commissioner Bruce Thompson
Vice-Chair Krueger
Staff: City Administrator, Mark Statz
Assistant City Administrator, Athanasia Lewis
Council Liaison, Russ Koski
II.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
Motion by Chair Kubat, seconded by Commissioner Kuiper to Approve the Agenda as
presented. All in favor. Motion carried.
IV.PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:34 PM or shortly thereafter)
None
V.AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPEARANES
None
VI.OLD BUSINESS
1.Review of Designated No Parking Areas
Administrator Statz opened the discussion about designated no parking areas, noting that there is no
legal reason the city would need to designate no parking areas. Designated no parking areas are
typically adopted as a requirement of state aid highway and county aid highway funding that is
available in cities with populations over 5,000. The reason the P&Z is reviewing designated no
parking areas is because the city has designated no parking areas in the past; itÓs also timely to
review these areas with the recent reconstruction of downtown. Administrator Statz reviewed the
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no parking areas listed provided in the packet, noting any changes. The list will be updated and
brought back to the Commission for further consideration.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
1. Ordinance Review - §156.104 Temporary Dwellings & Structures
Assistant Administrator Lewis opened the discussion on Chapter 156.104 of the Zoning Ordinance,
noting that the Commission discussed the ordinance in 2020 and there has been renewed interest in
occupying temporary dwellings over the last couple of months. Assistant Administrator Lewis
reviewed what the cities of Lino Lakes, Hugo, Circle Pines and Lexington are allowing, as well as
concerns raised by staff (safety, enforcement, permitting, public health). Assistant Administrator
Lewis also reviewed a draft of proposed language (red-lined version). Discussion ensued and points
of interest include registration, type of structure (tent versus recreational vehicle), length of time,
permitting, compliance and non-compliance. The consensus is that the board supports allowing
overnight stays in recreational vehicles for a short period of time (14 days). The Commission would,
however, like to ensure the ordinance has strong language around enforcement, proper notification
to the city, compliance, and orderly conduct. Staff will discuss the ordinance internally and present
another draft to the Commission for their review at the December P&Z meeting. The Commission
will hold a public hearing on this ordinance in the near future.
Motion by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to call for a public
hearing on the ordinance. All in favor. Motion carried.
There was a friendly amendment to the motion to have the public hearing at the next available
time Î public hearings require public notice requirements.
Motion by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to call for a public
hearing on the ordinance at the next available time. All in favor. Motion carried.
VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. September 13, 2022 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
There were no amendments to the minutes
Motion by Chair Kubat, seconded by Commissioner Kuiper to approve the September 13,
2022 Planning and Zoning Commission minutes as presented. All in favor. Motion carried.
2. October 4, 2022 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
There were no amendments to the minutes
Motion by Chair Kubat, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to approve the October 4, 2022
Planning and Zoning Commission minutes as presented. All in favor. Motion carried.
IX. Announcements and Updates
1. Council Member Liaison
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Councilmember Koski reported that volunteer appreciation, held on October 25 went well. He also
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reported that the Fire Steering Committee met on October 20 and the budget was discussed; in
particular the cost of fire trucks has significantly increased and there is a waiting period.
Councilmember Koski also discussed an apartment proposal came before the city council at their
last work session.
2. AdministratorÓs Report
The following items were added to the AdministratorÓs Report.
a. Letters of Interest for 2023
Administrator Statz reported that per city ordinance, commissioners are required to sign letters of
interest each year confirming their commitment to serve for the following year. Letters were
distributed to commissioners for their signature.
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b. 21 Avenue Apartment Î Concept Plan
A Concept plan for 109-unit apartment building was presented to the city council at their October
work session. The proposed project is on the lot north of the new Norbella facility on a 5-acre site.
There is a small retail component included in the proposed project and there was no vote taken by
the council. Administrator Statz noted that if there is a submittal they will come before the Planning
and Zoning Commission.
c. Moratoriums
Administrator Statz reported that the city council enacted a moratorium on the sale of cannabis and
THC products, so the city would have more time to study this before further legislative action.
Administrator Statz reported that the city council enacted a moratorium on new medical facilities
that unfairly burden the taxpayers. (i.e. Understaffed facilities calling 911 to assist staff with
patients). The moratorium allows staff to study this issue before further legislative action.
d. Planning & Zoning Action Items Tracker
Administrator Statz reviewed the Planning & Zoning Action Items Tracker sheet as presented in the
packet. This tracking sheet is relatively new and intended to help commissioners stay updated on
their activity; the tracking sheet is not meant to serve as another agenda for meetings.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Kuiper, seconded by Commissioner Olson to adjourn the meeting
at 8:17 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried.
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