City of Yutan

June 2023 Planning Commission Minutes

June 16, 2023

CITY OF YUTAN

P.O. BOX 215  112 VINE ST.

YUTAN, NE  68073

(402) 6252112

EXTRACT FROM MINUTES OF A YUTAN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, IN THE COUNTY OF SAUNDERS, STATE OF NEBRASKA HELD AT THE YUTAN CITY HALL IN SAID CITY ON THE 13^TH DAY OF JUNE 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. 

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Commission Chairperson Duffy. Planning Commission Members Duffy, Gay, Smith, and Shea were present, members Thompson and Kitt were absent. Duffy informed all individuals present of the location of the Open Meetings Act. 

1. A motion to approve minutes from April 11^th, 2023, the meeting was made by Smith and seconded by Gay. Upon roll call, vote was as follows: YEA: Duffy, Smith, Winn, Shea, Gay. NO: None ABSENT: Thompson, Kitt.  Motion Carried
    
2. Ordinance 800 - Off Street Parking Updates - City Administrator Heaton presented to the commission a change in what defines a parking space, citing other sections of the zoning ordinance that specify a parking space to be 9x18 as a good start, with the additional language requiring coverage of at least the width and length of the vehicle being stored.  Smith asked about just having the definition read the width and length of the vehicle.  Duffy opened a public hearing at 7:06.  Lindsey Nelson asked if this parking space would count against green space, Heaton advised that he would have to check the lot coverage definition for an answer.  Justin Barney also asked about the lot coverage concern, and asked about when a driveway would need to be paved.  Heaton stated that any changes to the layout over 50% would require a permit and pavement.  The public hearing closed at 7:12.  Smith stated that he would like to wait on voting until the lot coverage question could be answered.  A motion to Table for further information was made by Smith and seconded by Shea.  Upon roll call, the vote was as follows YEA: Duffy, Smith, Winn, Shea, Gay. NO: None ABSENT: Thompson, Kitt.  Motion Carried
    
3. Resolution 2023-1 Redevelopment Plan Amendment - Thompson and Sons TIF - Heaton presented a potential amendment to the redevelopment plan to allow for the Mason Creek 2 apartments to be constructed in part with TIF funds.  Heaton gave a brief presentation on TIF, explaining that the TIF funds can only be used for eligible expenses in the blighted area, that this would not increase the blighted area since this site is already in that.  Heaton also presented to the group that the excess TIF funds would then be under the CRA which will work with the City to help fully or at least partially fund the infrastructure improvements to 1st and poplar.  Smith and Shea questioned if the city needed more TIF projects and if this is the best route to grow.  Duffy expressed concerns for using TIF on a residential project, but felt that in this case a small multifamily project would not be a burden on the schools and has benefits to the community.  A public hearing was opened at 7:28, Lindsey Nelson asked how long this TIF project would be and if there were any restrictions on what those funds could be used for.  Heaton explained that this would be a 15 year TIF and that the redeveloper can only be compensated for eligible TIF costs and must provide invoices to get reimbursed.  The excess funds can then be used by the community to do improvements in the blighted area.  The public hearing was closed at 7:31.  A motion to recommend approval to the city council of resolution 2023-1 was made by Duffy and seconded by Winn.  Upon roll call the vote was as follows YEA: Shea, Winn, Duffy, Gay.  ABSTAIN: Smith.  NO: none.  ABSENT: Thompson and Kitt

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

The meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m. 

The next meeting is scheduled for July 11, 2023, at Yutan City Hall.

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CJ Heaton, City Administrator