CLEAR LAKE PLAN COMMISSION                     

Minutes of the October 2, 2006 meeting

 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by President, Paul Federspiel.  Present were Wm. Geiger, Larry Armstrong, Jerry McArdle, Anthony Kraus, and Jack McArdle.  Also present were Bruce R. Snyder, secretary and Neal Blythe, associate town attorney. 

 The minutes of the June 5, 2006 meeting were read and on motion duly made and seconded were approved. 

 Old Business:

A.     Ordinance Codification Status:  Neal Blythe reported that all pending ordinances have been published and have been forwarded to American Legal Publication of codification.  The books should be received by the Town by the end of the year.

B.     Comprehensive Master Plan:  Larry Armstrong presented a very detailed overview of the beginning and workings of the master plan committee.  The next meeting of the committee will be October 26, 2006.  Prior to that meeting all public input will be reviewed and a complete draft document will be presented to the committee for review, modification and approval. Copies of the draft document will be made available, with comment cards, at the Town Hall, Fremont Public Library, and will be published on the Clear Lake Web site on or about November 1, 2006.  Notice of the Special public hearing before the Clear Lake Plan Commission scheduled for November 30, 2006 will be published on or about November 19, 2006.

C.     Plat of the Ziems property:  Attorney Latriealle Wheat on behalf of Tom Ziems, Trustee of the Milton Ziems Trust, made an extensive and through presentation of the proposed subdivision of the .43 acres of land located west of lots in West Bay Plat Second Addition of Clear Lake.  A survey document showing 4 parcels designated as Tracts A=1, B-1, C-1, and D-1 were provided to the members of the Plan Commission.  After the presentation, President Federspiel asked for question from the members of the Commission.  None were asked.  The meeting was then opened to the public for comment.  One member of the Public raised a question concerning the size of garages at a maximum of 1200 square feet on a lot that is only 50 feet in width.  No other persons spoke at the public hearing which was then duly closed.  Associate Town Attorney Neal Blythe then reviewed with the Commission the proposed finding of fact that would be required.  Attached to these minutes, marked exhibit “A” and incorporated here in by reference are the findings of fact, with Commission member’s votes, and the conditions adopted by the Commission for approval of the Plat.  All Commission members present approved the conditions to be imposed on the Plat.

New Business:

A.     Rename 725E to Gecowets Drive:  It was proposed that County Road 725 E from State Road 120 to Lake Dr. be renamed Gecowets Drive.  The new Town Hall will face and have access to this road.  After a discussion, it was moved and seconded that the Plan Commission forward a recommendation to the Clear Lake Town Council that County Road 725 E. from State Road 120 to Lake Dr. be renamed Gecowets Drive.  The motion passed.

B.     Fee for Special Meeting:  It was proposed that any special meeting requested by any person or other entity be required to pay a fee or $900.00 to the Town for the special meeting.  After discussion, it was moved and seconded that the Plan Commission forward to the Clear Lake Town Council a recommendation that a fee of $900.00 be charged to any person or entity that requests a special meeting of either the Clear Lake Board of Zoning Appeals or the Clear Lake Plan Commission.  The motion was passed. 

 The next meeting the Clear Lake Plan Commission shall be held on February 5, 2007.

 There being no further business to come before the Plan Commission, on motion duly made and seconded the meeting was adjourned.

 Respectfully submitted;

 Bruce R. Snyder

Secretary