Planning Commission Regular Meeting and Public Hearings (2) 22-MAR-2021

Village of Mead Planning Commission Meeting Minutes

Monday, March 22, 2021

The Village of Mead Planning Commission met Monday, March 22, 2021, at 7:40 PM. The meeting was called to order by President Rick Miller with roll call. Present were Rick Miller, Robert Morin, James Hannan, Connie Schliffke, Levi Durnal, Wyatt Swartz and Jim Halbmaier. No members were absent.

Chair states: “The Village of Mead makes available at least one current copy of the Open Meetings Act posted in the meeting room at a location accessible to members of the public. The Act is posted in the front entry of the Village Office.”

Connie motioned, and Levi seconded the motion to approve the agenda. All agreed. Wyatt motioned, and Connie seconded to approve the minutes of the February 8, 2020, regular meeting. All agreed.

The Chair called for a motion to adjourn to a Public Hearing. Connie motioned, and Wyatt seconded. All Agreed.

The Hearing was called to order with roll call.

Levi motioned to adopt the agenda, and Wyatt seconded. All Agreed.

Chairman states the purpose of the Hearing is to hear the testimony of support, opposition, criticism, suggestions, or observations with regards to the following:

To amend the following Section of Chapter 11, Zoning Regulations:

Article 3 Districts, Sections 11-310, District (B-2) Neighborhood Business District, B. Permitted Conditional Uses, 1. Apartments above a store or shop, and renumber current regulations B. to C. and C. to D.

Chairman called for public input: No one in attendance offered any information.

Levi motioned, and Wyatt seconded to adjourn to Public Hearing. All agreed.

The Chair called for a motion to adjourn to a Public Hearing. Levi motioned, and Wyatt seconded. All Agreed.

The Hearing was called to order with roll call.

Levi motioned to adopt the agenda, and Robert seconded. All Agreed.

Chairman states the purpose of the hearing is to hear testimony of support, opposition, criticism, suggestions, or observations with regards to the following:

An application from Wayne Thorson for a small subdivision of property known as 1032 Co Rd M, and legally described as:

THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SAUNDERS COUNTY, NEBRASKA; DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE N00º48’27” W (ASSUMED BEARING), ON THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 50.02 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY OF STATE HIGHWAY No. 92, SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING N00º48’27” W, ON THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 615.50 FEET; THENCE S47º54’16” W, A DISTANCE OF 352.30 FEET; THENCE S00º48’27” E, A DISTANCE OF 375.84 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY OF STATE HIGHWAY No. 92; THENCE S89º14’54” E, ON SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY, A DISTANCE OF 264.81 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; CONTAINING A COMPUTED AREA OF 3.01 ACRES MORE OR LESS.

The Chair called for public input. Wayne and Kim Thorson and answered several of the board’s questions related to the request.

The Chair called to adjourn from the Public Hearing. Levi motioned, Connie seconded. All agreed.

NEW BUSINESS Scheduled for review:

Review, discuss, and recommendation to deny or approve the application to amend Chapter 11, Zoning Regulations, Article 3 Districts, Sections 11-310, District (B-2) Neighborhood Business District, B. Permitted Conditional Uses.

Following the public hearing and discussion of the issue, the Chair called for a motion to support the requested amendment and advance the matter to the Village Board. Levi motioned, and Connie Seconded. All members voted to approve.

Review, discuss, and recommendation to deny or approve the application from Wayne Thorson for a small subdivision of property located at 1032 Co Rd M.

No objections were expressed regarding the subdivision. The Chair called for a motion to approve the requested changes and advance them to the Village Board. Levi motioned, and Connie Seconded. All members voted to approve.

Building Permit Application from Travis and Katie Wagenknecht, 1525 Co Rd 10, (SR), add an addition to existing house and deck on the east, and new addition of porch on the west.

Following discussion of the application, the Chair called for a motion to approve the permit. Connie motioned, and Robert seconded. All members voted to approve.

Building Permit Application from Wayne Thorson to replace an existing well at 1032 Co Rd M (already constructed).

Following discussion of the application, the Chair called for a motion to approve the permit. Rick motioned, and Connie seconded. All members voted to approve.

Building Permit Application from Parry and Lisa Siebenaler, 105 N. Spruce St., (R-1), construct a 6′ privacy fence.

Lisa Siebenaler, Parry Siebenalar, and Jody Weible were present to discuss the permit and answer any board questions.

Following the application’s discussion, all indications are that the property falls under the ordinances related to non-conforming lots, meets village requirements, and is permissible.

The Chair called for a motion to approve the permit. Levi motioned, and Connie seconded. All members voted to approve.

Building Permit Application from Rogge for Mead Public Schools, 114 N. Vine St., (R-2), construct gymnasium, locker rooms, and restrooms addition.

Following discussion of the application, the Chair called for a motion to approve the permit. Levi motioned, and Jim seconded. All members voted to approve.

Building Permit Application from Josh Girmus,1058 Sunburst Ln, (M-1), construct a shop/office and 6′ chain-link fence with barbed wire on top.

Following discussion of the application, the Chair called for a motion to approve the permit. Levi motioned, and Jim seconded. All members voted to approve.

Building Permit Application from Josh Girmus, 1058 Sunburst Ln, (M-1), install a well.

Following discussion of the application, the Chair called for a motion to approve the permit. Connie motioned, and Wyatt seconded. All members voted to approve.

Building Permit Application from Josh Girmus, 1058 Sunburst Ln, (M-1), install a septic system.

Following discussion of the application, the Chair called for a motion to approve the permit. Connie motioned, and Wyatt seconded. All members voted to approve.

Scheduled Guests: No Guests were Scheduled.

Unscheduled guests in attendance: Jody Weible, Lisa Siebenaler, Parry Siebenaler, Josh Girmus, Tom Bassey, Kim Thorson, Wayne Thorson and Travis Wagenknecht.

REPORT: Noted from Mead Board of Trustees February 9 Regular Meeting – Approved new well replacement to Hollst Brothers, 1658 Co Rd 12; Building Permit to Greg and Laura Clark to place a house and erect a garage at 421 S. Cedar St. The Mead Board of Adjustment approved a variance to Greg and Laura Clark at 421 S. Cedar St.

Noted from Board of Trustees March 9 Regular Meeting – Voided Building Permits 20-02, Parry and Lisa Siebenaler, 105 N. Spruce St. to erect a privacy fence; 20-17, Steve and Mary Mayfield, 401 S. Cedar St. to erect a chain-link fence at 114 E. Fifth St; 20-20, Yong An, 1054 Sunburst Lane to erect a 6′ screened fence. The permits were not paid for or picked up and are past the deadline to begin the project per municipal code.

At 8:49 PM, the Chair called for an adjournment. Connie motioned, and Wyatt seconded.

All agreed.