MINUTES
MARION PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
January 10, 2006

1. CALL TO ORDER.

Chairperson Seidl called the regular monthly meeting of the Marion Planning and Zoning Commission to order at 6:00 P.M.

2. ROLL CALL.

Members Present: Golden, Krigbaum, Mooney, Neighbor, Nesteby,
                                 Olson, Preussner, Seidl, Techau.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Hockett, Treharne, Steigerwaldt.

3. ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

Motion by Mooney, seconded by Olson to move election of officers to follow the plat items.
 
4. MINUTES -

a. Planning and Zoning – December 13, 2005

Motion by Olson, seconded by Mooney to approve the December 13, 2005 Planning and Zoning Commission minute as submitted.

5. PLATS -

a. CPC Resolution No. 06-01 regarding The Coves at English Glen Addition – Preliminary Plat and Preliminary Development Plan located east of 35th Street, north of 29th Avenue. (Case #05-79)

Hockett presented the staff report regarding the proposed preliminary plat and preliminary site development plan.  Hockett stated that the revisions to the plan increase the total unit numbers by two, but does not de\crease the open space.  He stated that the street network connections are maintained north to south with the removal of several street connections.  Staff recommends approval of the revisions to both the preliminary plat and preliminary development plan.

Jason Drewelow, representing the applicant, stated that he was available if there were any questions from the Commission.

Nesteby inquired about what a “Bay Home” was.

Mr. Drewelow explained that the Boy Home is a traditional home with a larger front porch and rear entry garage.  He stated that size range is from 1300 to 2000 square feet with basement options on all units and that single and two-story homes are available.

There were no additional comments for or against the proposed development.

Motion by Seidl, seconded by Techau, to recommend approval of CPC Resolution No. 06-01 regarding The Coves at English Glen Addition Preliminary Plat and Preliminary Development Plan located east of 35th Street, north of 29th Avenue.

All “ayes”, motion carried.

b. CPC Resolution No. 06-02 regarding Frank Stark First Addition to Linn County – Final Plat located east of Alburnett Road, north of Randolph Road in Linn County.  (Case #05-78)

Seidl stated that he had a potential conflict of interest with the proposed final plat and removed himself from discussion and action on the proposed plat.

Hockett presented the staff report regarding the proposed County plat.  He stated that staff had concerns regarding the proposed split and how it would affect future development of the property without the need for waivers.  Hockett presented the concept plan submitted by the developers and expressed concerns regarding access, block length and stormwater as proposed.

Mike Brain, Brain Engineering representing the owners of the property, stated that the property was willed to them in this manner for the split and it is the old fence row of the homestead.  The concept plan as shown meets the needs to provide for future development of both this property and adjacent property.

Mooney inquired as to why the 47 feet right-of-way dedication.

Steigerwaldt stated that 80 feet of right-of-way is required for construction of Artesian Road.  He stated that the existing house on the property would be required to hook to City water and sewer per City policy when the property was annexed.

Motion by Techau, seconded by Preussner to recommend approval of CPC Resolution No. 06-02 regarding Frank Stark First Addition to Linn County Final Plat located east of Alburnett Road, north of Randolph Road in Linn County.

Roll Call:

Ayes:      Golden, Mooney, Neighbor, Nesteby, Olson, Preussner,
                Techau.
Nays:     Krigbaum
Abstain:   Seidl

6. OTHER BUSINESS.

a. Election of Officers -

Motion by Techau, seconded by Krigbaum to appoint Nesteby as Chair, Seidl as Vice-Chair and Preussner as Secretary.

All “ayes”, motion carried.

7. ADJOURN.

There being no further business to come before the Marion Planning and Zoning Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:32 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Cindy Preussner, Secretary