Minutes of the May 4, 2009 Meeting
Present: Bill Geiger, President
Bob
Lewis, Vice President
Gerald
McArdle, Secretary
Chris
Folland
George
Schenkel
Rick
Behnfeldt
Sue
Williams
Others Present:
Neal Blythe,
Town Attorney
Brad Johnson,
Ground Rules
Laura
Farquhar, Record the Minutes of the Meeting
Visitors: 30 people signed the guest register.
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Bill Geiger, President.
Bill Geiger updated those in attendance on the UDO Advisory Committee and what
they would like to accomplish.
Jerry McArdle, Plan Commission Secretary, read the Minutes for the April 8, 2009
meeting.
A motion was made by Rick Behnfeldt to approve the April 8, 2009 Minutes with
minor changes to be made. Bob Lewis seconded the motion. All was in favor of the
motion, so the motion carried.
Brad Johnson of Ground Rules gave an explanation of the proposed changes to Lake
Accessory. Brad also explained how these changes will take effect after the
proposed UDO is passed.
Brad also explained how the application process should work during the
transition. The date on the completed application with approval by Zoning
Administrator will govern which ordinance will be applicable.
A motion was made by Bob Lewis to close the Business Meeting of the Plan
Commission. Rick Behnfeldt seconded the motion.
Bill Geiger listened and discussed concerns pertaining to the new UDO from
audience members.
A motion was made by George Schenkel to close the Public Hearing. Chris Folland
seconded the motion.
A motion was made by Chris Folland to re-open the Plan Commission meeting. Sue
Williams seconded the motion. All was in favor of the motion so the meeting was
re-opened.
Old Business:
A motion was made by Rick Behnfeldt to vote on the 1 ½ story (22’) Accessory
Structure. Jerry McArdle seconded the motion.
President Bill Geiger polled the Board. George Schenkel, Bob Lewis, Sue Williams
and Chris Folland voted Nay. Gerry McArdle, Bill Geiger and Rick Behnfeldt voted
Aye. With a 4-3 vote against the 1 ½ story (22’), the Nay’s have it.
A motion was made by George Schenkel to vote on the 1 story (18’) Accessory
Structure. Sue Williams seconded the motion.
President Bill Geiger polled the Board. Rick Behnfeldt, Jerry McArdle and Bill
Geiger voted Nay. George Schenkel, Bob Lewis, Sue Williams and Chris Folland
voted Aye. With a 4-3 vote, the Aye’s have it.
A motion was made by Chris Folland to vote on Full Bath rather than ½ Bath being
permitted in an Accessory Structure. George Schenkel seconded the motion.
President Bill Geiger polled the Board. Rick Behnfeldt and Sue Williams voted
Nay. George Schenkel, Jerry McArdle, Bill Geiger, Bob Lewis and Chris Folland
voted Aye. With a 5-2 vote the Aye’s have it.
A motion was made by Bob Lewis to approve changes to 11-3, 11-4 Definitions A.
Sue Williams seconded the motion. All was in favor of the motion so the motion
carried.
A motion was made by Chris Folland to approve changes to 11-5, Definitions B
(Bathroom, Full/Half). George Schenkel seconded the motion so the motion
carried.
The kitchen definition was changed to read “Kitchen: An indoor room with either
(1) dishwasher, or (2) an oven, or (3) a refrigerator, sink, and cooking device
(e.g. microwave, stove, or oven) within twenty (20) feet of one another when the
distance between each feature is measured and added together (i.e. adding the
distance from the refrigerator to the sink to the cooking device back to the
refrigerator).
A motion was made by Chris Folland to approve the Kitchen Definition. Bob Lewis
seconded the motion. Bill Geiger, Chris Folland, Bob Lewis, George Schenkel,
Rick Behnfeldt voted in favor of the definition change. Sue Williams and Jerry
McArdle voted against the definition change. With a 5-2 vote, the motion
carried.
A motion was made by Bob Lewis to approve the changes to, 11-15 Guest Quarters
Definition. George Schenkel seconded the motion. All was in favor of the motion
so the motion carried.
A motion was made by Chris Folland to approve the changes to 11-29, Residential
Unit Definition. Sue Williams seconded the motion. All was in favor of the
motion so the motion carried.
A motion was made by Bob Lewis to approve the changes to 11-9, Dwelling,
Secondary and 11-30, Secondary Dwelling. Sue Williams seconded the motion. All
was in favor of the motion so the motion carried.
A motion was made by Bob Lewis to approve the changes to 2.15, Lake Accessory
(District Intent, Permitted Uses and Special Exception Uses). George Schenkel
seconded the motion. With a 6-1 vote (Jerry McArdle voting nay) the motion
carried.
A motion was made by Chris Folland to approve changes to 2.16, Lake Accessory
Sewer and Water. Bob Lewis seconded the motion. With a 4-3 vote (Jerry McArdle,
Bill Geiger and Rick Behnfeldt voting nay) the motion carried.
A motion was made by Bob Lewis to approve changes to 2.16, Lake Accessory
Minimum Floor Area. Sue Williams seconded the motion. With all in favor of the
motion, the motion carried.
A motion was made by Chris Folland to approve changes to 5.04, Accessory
Structure Standards (E). George Schenkel seconded the motion. With a 6-1 vote
(Rick Behnfeldt voting nay) the motion carried.
A motion was made by Bob Lewis to approve changes to 5.09, Accessory Structure
Standards (A1 and C1). Chris Folland seconded the motion. With a 6-1 vote (Jerry
McArdle voting nay) the motion carried.
A motion was made by Chris Folland to approve changes to 2.16 (Additional
Development Standards that Apply) and 5-69. Bob Lewis seconded the motion. With
all in favor of the motion, the motion carried.
A motion was made by Bob Lewis to pass the Proposed Unified Development
Ordinance, with amended changes and favorable recommendations, to the Clear Lake
Town Council. Sue Williams seconded the motion. With a 6-1 vote (Jerry McArdle
voting nay) the motion carried.
The next scheduled meeting of the Plan Commission will be held August 3, 2009 at
7:00 p.m.
A motion was made by Sue Williams to adjourn the meeting. Rick Behnfeldt
seconded the motion. All was in favor of the motion so the meeting was
adjourned.
Attested:
_______________________________________
Gerald McArdle, Secretary of Plan Commission
Attachments: Agenda
UDO Letters of Concerns
Copy of purposed changes to the Unified Development Ordinance.
Sign-in Sheet
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