City of Yutan

January 2023 Planning Commission Minutes

January 12, 2023

CITY OF YUTAN

P.O. BOX 215 ‑ 112 VINE ST.

YUTAN, NE  68073

(402) 625‑2112

EXTRACT FROM MINUTES OF A YUTAN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, IN THE COUNTY OF SAUNDERS, STATE OF NEBRASKA HELD AT THE CITY OFFICE IN SAID CITY ON THE 10^TH DAY OF JANUARY 2023, AT 7:00 p.m.

Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by posting notice, a designated method for giving notice, as shown by the Certificate of Posting Notice attached to these minutes. Notice of this meeting was given to all members of the Yutan Planning Commission, and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt of notice and the agenda is attached to these minutes. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by City Administrator Heaton. Planning Commission Members Thompson, Shea, Duffy, Gay, and Smith were present. Planning Commission Member Kitt was absent. Heaton informed all individuals present of the location of the Open Meetings Act.

1. A motion to approve minutes from December 13, 2022, meeting was made by Gay and seconded by Shea. Upon roll call vote was as follows YEA: Thompson, Shea, Duffy, Gay, and Smith. NO: None. Motion carried.
    
2. City Administrator Heaton informed all present that Josh Thompson was appointed to the Yutan Planning Commission by the city council. Heaton also informed all present that Carrie Duffy who was appointed to the commission last month is present this evening.

3. City Administrator Heaton informed all present that new officers must be elected as a new term for the commission has begun. Carrie Duffy volunteered to be the Planning Commission Chairperson. A motion to appoint Duffy as chairperson was made by Thompson and seconded by Smith. Upon roll call vote was as follows YEA: Thompson, Shea, Duffy, Gay, and Smith. NO: None. Motion carried. A motion to retain Lori Kitt as Planning Commission Secretary was made by Shea and seconded by Thompson. Upon roll call vote was as follows YEA: Thompson, Shea, Duffy, Gay, and Smith. NO: None. Motion carried.

4. Rezone for Sean Gibb Property
   1. City Administrator Heaton informed all present that Mr. Gibb is seeking a rezone at his property at 602 Second Street from residential two to light industrial. The purpose of this rezone is to allow a pole barn for personal storage to be placed on the property. Duffy inquired if business zoning was ever considered for this property as industrial zoning allows for more broad use. Heaton explained the city is trying to avoid spot zoning and this is not in a business district.
   2. A public hearing was opened by Heaton at 7:06 p.m.        
      1. Sean Gibb clarified the unit will be used for personal storage only, not any business use.
      2. Commission member Thompson inquired if the Board of Adjustment could have handled this matter. Heaton said no because there is no violation at this property.
      3. Lindsay Nelson asked why pole barns are a problem and Heaton advised him to speak to his council member.
      4. Commission Chair Duffy expressed concern that the future owner of this property could take advantage of industrial zoning and use the pole barn for purposes that do not benefit the community.
      5. Lyle Rupp, who lives two houses from Gibb, has no problem with the pole barn at this property. He says property owners in this area understand they do not live in a completely residential area.
      6. Kevin Bradford supports the rezone of this property.  
      7. The public hearing was closed at 7:15 p.m.
   3. Staff recommends approving Mr. Gibb’s request for rezoning and recommending council approve the zoning change. A motion to recommend council approval of the zoning change at the January 17, 2023, council meeting was made by Shea and seconded by Smith. Upon roll call vote was as follows YEA: Thompson, Shea, Duffy, Gay, and Smith. NO: None. Motion carried.
       
5. No commission discussion was held. Heaton informed all present there will be a special council meeting Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
    

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Gay and seconded by Shea. Upon roll call vote was as follows YEA: Thompson, Shea, Duffy, Gay, and Smith. NO: None. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.

The next meeting is scheduled for February 14, 2023, at Yutan City Hall.

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Rachelle K. Gay, City Clerk