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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-03-04 P & Z Minutes - 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, March 4, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. MEETING – 6:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:30p.m. 1. Roll Call Present: Commissioner Olson Approved Commissioner Richard Nelson Chair Dawn Kalina Commissioner Jeannie Seppala Commissioner Jim Carciofini Absent: Commissioner Bruce Thompson Chair Jon Krueger Staff: Interim City Administrator, Athanasia Lewis Consulting City Planner, Phil Carlson Council Council Member David Kubat II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented. Motion by Commissioner Seppala, seconded by Commissioner Olson 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. Planning & Zoning Presentation by Phil Carlson Consulting Planner Phil Carlson provided an overview on variances, noting that a variance grants approval to depart from the requirements of the zoning ordinance. He also reviewed when a variance can be granted. Variances can be granted for: 1. Practical Difficulties: a. Property will be used in a reasonable manner b. There are unique circumstances to property not caused by the landowner c. The variance will not alter essential character of locality Page 1 of 3 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission March 4, 2025 *The Power Point presentation is included in the March 4, 2025, P&Z Meeting Packet. 2. Variance Request – 7021 LaMotte Drive (Driveway) The resident at 7021 LaMotte Drive addressed the Planning & Zoning Commission to ask for consideration of a variance to widen his driveway beyond what is currently allowed in our regulations. Mr. McCall’s garage is 31’ and he would like to widen it another 7’- 10’, so it’s easier to pull his RV trailer out of his driveway and back it in; he said that he’d be willing to concrete his driveway to replace what he currently has, which is rock. City Planner Carlson noted that the City Code has recently been changed to allow driveways to be 31’ instead of 24’. Discussion ensued about making Mr. McCall’s driveway narrower on one side and increasing the width on the other side without increasing the overall width of the driveway. Mr. McCall did not want to consider this option. The Commission did not support a request for a variance to increase the width of the driveway beyond 31’. 3. Variance Request – 1421 Mound Trail (Garage & Pool) The resident at 1421 Mound Trail addressed the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss his request for a variance to build an accessory structure in the front yard to be used as a garage/pool house, equipped with a bathroom and utilities (gas, water, sewer, electrical); the resident’s proposal is for an in-ground pool, enclosed by a fence in the front yard. Discussion ensued about whether the accessory structure (building) would be considered a dwelling unit, and the resident confirmed that nobody would be sleeping in the building. Discussion ensued about the height and size of the building, location of the accessory structures, and intended use of the pool and garage/pool house. Consulting Planner Phil Carlson advised that the height and size of the building would need to be modified to comply with city code, but that a variance would not be needed. The Commission agreed that a variance was not needed. 4. Concept Plan – Block 7 – St. Clair Terrain Company Mr. Jamie Jenson with St. Clair Terrain Company addressed the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss two proposals for Block 7 (one that does not meet density requirements and one that does). With Mr. Jenson’s preference to discuss a proposal that does not meet minimum density requirements, the Commission ended the discussion. th 5. Variance Request – 7087 20 Ave S. – DreamScapes Landscaping & Design (Sign) Mr. Griffin with DreamScapes addressed the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss his request for a variance to install a sign that is 12’ from the property line, which is less than the required 15’ from the property line. He noted that when they bought the property ten years ago, the County setback line was moved back to allow for future expansion. Mr. Griffin wants his sign to align with the rest of the signs in the area. Discussion ensued about what the sign would look like, and Mr. Griffin noted that he would work with the city to make sure his sign complies with our regulations. The Commission supports a variance request. Mr. Griffen will bring back a formal request for a sign variance. VI. OLD BUSINESS 1. None Page 2 of 3 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission March 4, 2025 VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. None VIII. APPROVAL OF MIN UTES 1. February 4, 2025, 2025, Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Interim Administrator Lewis introduced this item as presented, noting that there was in inquiring about the amendments to the Downtown Master Plan and City Code. While the motion reflects the need for both the Downtown Master Plan and City Code to be amended, there was a request to add a sentence to the minutes clarifying this need. The revised minutes reflect this change. Motion by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Seppala to approve the February 4, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission minutes as revised. All in Favor. Motion carried. IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES 1. Council Member Liaison Council member Kubat is filling in for Council Member Koski. Council member Kubat thanked the Planning and Zoning Commission for their hard work on the Downtown Master Plan revisions. He reported that the City Council tabled their discussion on the revisions to request further review of the parking and density requirements. Council member Kubat noted that parking standards in the Downtown Master Plan are based on a per bedroom basis, whereas the city code basis parking on units (2:1). 2. Administrator’s Report Interim City Administrator Lewis reviewed the report as presented in the packet. X. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Seppala to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. Page 3 of 3