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Approved
CITY OF CENTERVILLE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission was held in Council Chambers on Tuesday, September 05, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:30p.m.
1. Roll Call
Present: Vice-Chair Commissioner Jon Krueger
Commissioner Darrell (DJ) Olson, Jr.
Commissioner Bruce Thompson
Commissioner Linda Broussard-Vickers
Chair Les Kuiper
Commissioner Richard Nelson
Absent: None
Vacancy: One
Staff: Administrator, Mark Statz, Assistant City Administrator, Athanasia Lewis
Council Council Member Russ Koski
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Broussard-Vickers to
Approve the Agenda. All in favor. Motion carried.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING (6:30 PM or shortly thereafter)
1. None
V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPEARANES
1. None
VI. OLD BUSINESS
1. Ordinance Review
a. Accessory Structures
i. Play Structure Exception
ii. Placement on Vacant Lots
Assistant City Administrator Lewis introduced this item as presented in the packet, noting that the
changes, shown in a redline draft of section 154.022 Accessory Structures and Uses, originated from
the memo provided by resident Ben Fehrenbacher.
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In summary noted changes are:
An accessory structure may be constructed on a parcel without a principal structure if the
vacant lot is adjacent to a residential homesteaded lot with an existing primary structure on
it and owned by the same family or person.
Only 1 accessory structure is allowed, and it cannot exceed 200 SF.
The siding of the accessory building must be similar in style and color to the primary
structure on the adjacent lot.
The use of the structure can only be residential in nature, i.e., a playhouse, shed, etc.
In the event of a sale of the vacant lot to a property that is not adjacent, the accessory structure
must be removed or demolished unless a new primary structure is built within 1 year on the
vacant lot.
Discussion ensued about the proposed revisions, with the Planning & Zoning Commission striking
proposed language about the primary structure not being able to be demolished or removed, to make
way for the accessory structure, for a period of five years (third bullet in the second sentence).
Administrator Statz added that staff has received a couple of calls pertaining to the proposed
revisions, noting that there will likely be some public input at the upcoming public hearing,
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scheduled on October 10.
b. Native Landscapes
Assistant City Administrator Lewis introduced this item as presented in the packet, noting that state
statute requires municipalities to allow natural landscapes. The proposed changes to the city’s
ordinance are to amend the definitions portion of the ordinance to state that:
The term Weeds and Rank vegetation includes, but is not limited to:
“Any grass, weeds, or plants, other than trees, bushes, flowers, or other ornamental plants growing
to a height exceeding eight inches that are not part of a managed natural landscape as defined in
state statute 412.925; and …
Assistant Administrator Lewis also provided an update on what surrounding cities are doing;
landscape plans and permits are required in some instances in Circle Pines and Lexington.
Administrator Statz added that managed landscapes are not applicable in the Right-of-Way portion
of city code.
A public hearing will be held on this ordinance at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting,
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scheduled for October 10.
c. Medical Facilities
Assistant City Administrator Lewis introduced this item as presented in the packet, noting the
proposed revisions to the city’s Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 156). The proposed revisions are shown
in a redline draft document in the packet. In summary, the changes are to add a definition for a
substance abuse treatment clinic, add a definition for a licensed medical practitioner, and include
recommendations as outlined in Attorney Glasser’s memo, which is included in the packet. The
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placement of substance abuse clinics would be in the B-2 Commercial district and both an IUP and
CUP would be required.
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The public hearing on this ordinance is scheduled for October 10.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
1. M-1 and M-2 Zoning District Density Requirements
Administrator Statz introduced this item, noting that staff would like the Commission to address an
incongruence between the City's Zoning Code, the Downtown Master Plan, and the City's
Comprehensive Plan. City Code for the M-1 and M-2 districts both begin by saying that the intent
of the zoning districts is to implement the Downtown Master Plan. However, the code lists a density
range for each district as 12-30 units per acre. The Downtown Master Plan only has this range listed
for the M-1 district. The M-2 District is listed at 20 - 45 units per acre. The city's Comprehensive
Plan lists the density range for the Mixed-Use Districts as 12-30 units per acre but does not
differentiate between the two. Administrator Statz reviewed the language in the city code,
Comprehensive Plan, and Downtown Master Plan. Discussion ensued about density and the
incongruencies in the various documents. The Commission provided staff direction to amend the
language to ensure consistency between the documents.
A public hearing to consider changes to the aforementioned documents is scheduled for October
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10.
Motion by Commissioner Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to call
for a public hearing on a change to the M-1/M-2 Zoning Code, Downtown Master Plan, and
for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. All in favor. Motion carried.
VIII. APPROVAL OF MIN UTES
1. August 08, 2023, Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Krueger to approve the August
08, 2023, Planning and Zoning Commission minutes. All in favor. Motion carried.
IX. Announcements and Updates
1. Council Member Liaison
Council member Koski reported that public safety budgets are being discussed and costs are
increasing in both police and fire. Council member Koski also expressed his appreciation for council
member King, extending his sympathies to the King family.
2. Administrator’s Report
Administrator Statz reviewed the report as presented in the packet.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Broussard-Vickers seconded by Commissioner Nelson to adjourn
the meeting at 7:55 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried.
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