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June 7, 2004 Town of Maine Plan Commission
Town of Maine Plan Commission
Maine Town Hall
June 7, 2004, 7:30PM
Members of the Plan Commission present included: Chairman Utecht, Mark Stubbe, Steve Zahn, Ed Bohte, Tom Ellias, Kurt Rowe, and Deb Klopp. Also present was Atty. Byll Hess along with members of the community.
Chairman Utecht called to order the public hearing on Wayne Schoepkes' conditional use petition for Agribusiness at 14420 N. 12th Avenue at 7:38pm. One member of the Plan Commission was concerned about taking manufacturing and putting it in Agriculture. Atty. Hess advised that this petition is not to change zoning, but rather to change conditions. As there were no further public comments, a motion to close the public hearing at 7:42pm was made by Ed Bohte, Steve Zahn seconded. The motion carried without opposition.
Chairman Utecht called the Plan Commission meeting to order at 7:43pm.
Chairman Utecht reported the Town Hall Open House and Fire Department 25th Anniversary Celebration will be on Saturday, July 17th, 2004. He reported that they are working on 28th Ave, both widening and redoing this road. Chairman Utecht stated the Town road will be graveled on June 22, 2004, and blacktopping of selected Town roads will be done at the end of July. He stated the Town Hall's septic holding tank cover was repaired, and that Bauer Electric has installed a light switch inside the Maine Lions toilet.
Deb Klopp read the April 5, 2004 Plan Commission minutes. Motion to accept the minutes as read by Tom Ellias, seconded by Mark Stubbe. The motion carried without opposition. Deb Klopp read the May 3, 2004 Plan Commission minutes. Motion to accept the minutes with the clarification that the vandalism to the septic system was at the Town Hall, by Ed Bohte, seconded by Steve Zahn. The motion carried without opposition.
Jeff Krueger was not present to discuss the May 2004 Zoning Report. Chairman Utecht reported that Pat McMurtrie's clean up date has been extended to June 30, due to Don McMurtrie's injury.
The first item of business included the discussion and possible action on Conditional Use Petition for Agribusiness at 14420 N. 12th Ave. Wayne Schoepke was present. Atty. Hess advised that the primary use in an AG district is business and the second use in an AG district is residential. Atty. Hess advised that any business related to Agriculture would be appropriate and the philosophy of the ordinance is to preserve Agriculture. Chairman Utecht stated he felt this fit better in an AG district than in a residential area. This property has two driveways, and would not have parking issues. The Plan
Commission would address complaints, as the conditions can be reviewed and denied. Tom Ellias made a motion to accept the conditional use petition for Agribusiness, Ed Bohte seconded. The motion carried without opposition.
The second item of business was the discussion and possible action on Michael Ahearn's zoning permit application and drainage plan for property in the Maine Business Park. Plan Commission members received a handout with the revised drainage plan. Atty. Hess advised an engineered plan is only required if the Plan Commission requests one. Tom Ellias made a motion to accept the petition, Steve Zahn seconded. The motion carried without opposition.
The third item of business was the discussion and possible action on Mike Kraft's zoning permit application and drainage plan for property in the Maine Business Park. The Plan Commission members received a handout with the revised drainage plan. Tom Ellias made a motion to accept the petition, Steve Zahn seconded. The motion carried without opposition.
The fourth item of business was the discussion and possible action on approval of Robert Fitzke's private way at 6500 Decator Drive. Atty. Hess advised a certified survey was completed for the road intended to be a private way. He advised that the Plan Commission needs to approve that strip of land as a private way, for recording purposes at the courthouse. Ed Bohte made a motion to accept the petition, Mark Stubbe seconded. The motion carried without opposition.
The fifth item of business was the discussion and possible action on Maine Business Park lots. Phil Kilinski was present. Mr. Kilinski was questioning if he could sell lots 5 and 6 separately, as he had one buyer for both lots. Atty. Hess advised that these can be sold as separate lots. Atty. Hess advised a motion was not needed.
The next item of business was the discussion of REI's expansion plans. Atty. Hess advised that this was on the wrong agenda. This agenda item was tabled.
The seventh item of business was the discussion on rezoning property at SE corner of Falcon Drive and 60th Avenue from R1-E Existing Residential Single Family to AG-Agriculture. John Yunk was present. Mr. Yunk distributed a handout of a proposed storage building. He would like to build and use a storage building for personal items. Mr. Yunk was advised that Jeff Krueger will need to inspect the corners of the property. This item on the agenda was tabled until the Plan Commission had more information.
Chairman Utecht asked if there was any discussion from the audience and there was none heard. Atty. Hess advised that Gene Roetr's property will be inspected on June 15, 2004 at loam.
Chairman Utecht stated there was no agenda items for the July meeting and therefore the next meeting would be August 2, 2004.
Kurt Rowe made a motion to adjourn at 9:08pm, seconded by Steve Zahn. The motion carried without opposition.
Respectively submitted,
Deb Klopp
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