FLUSHING PLANNING COMMISSION

 

MINUTES

 

APRIL 2, 2001

 

A Regular Meeting of the Flushing Planning Commission was called to order by Chairperson   Robert Matsko on April 2, 2001 at 7:30 P.M. at City Hall.

 

Present:          Dennis Bueche

                        George Kozan

                        John Gault

                        Ron Johnson

                        Robert Matsko

                        Walker Fesmire

                        C Neil Blackmore

                        Jack Owens

                        John Olson

 

Absent:           None

                       

Also Present: Dennis Bow, City Manager

                        Marlene C. Stone, Deputy Clerk

                       

 

Pledge of Allegiance:

 

Approval of Minutes:            MARCH 5, 2001 (REGULAR MEETING)

 

            MOTION by Gault, supported by Blackmore, to approve the minutes of March 5, 2001 as written.

           

            Yea: 9

            Nay: 0

            Motion carried.

 

Meeting open to the public:              Mrs. Elva Cook

                                                            315 Sunnyside Dr

 

New Business:           PUBLIC HEARING – PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE

                                                                                    AMENDMENT (Civil Infraction)

 

            MOTION by Gault, supported by Owens, to recommend to City Council to approve

                        the proposed civil infraction zoning ordinance amendment.

 

            Yea: 9

            Nay: 0 

            Motion carried.

 

 

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Discussion:

·        Mr. Bow stated the city attorney has recommended the misdemeanor penalty remain in effect for the building code enforcement. The civil infraction ordinance will cover zoning ordinance infractions. (The zoning administrator will be able to write citations for zoning enforcement.)  If the citations go unpaid the violator could be taken to court and further penalties applied.  A warrant could be issued for the person to be “picked up” until the amount due is paid.

·        Mr. Gault asked if this method would be easier to enforce.  Mr. Bow said yes.

           

 

General Discussion:              ZONING ORDINANCE UPDATE

 

Discussion:

• Mr. Bow and the Commission agreed that each Commission member would submit any recommended changes they would like made to this draft to Mr. Bow by April 13, 2001.  Brent Savidant will compile the recommended changes and discuss incorporating the changes at a future meeting.  (Possible meeting dates are April 25, 2001 or April 26, 2001.)
• Mr. Johnson has already submitted his recommendations to Mr. Savidant.  A copy of Mr. Johnson’s recommendations will be given to each Commission member for reference.
• The Commission will need to have a public hearing on this zoning ordinance change and then make a recommendation to City Council.

 

General Discussion:              CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM

(JOINT MEETING)

Discussion:

• Mr. Bow stated a joint meeting would be held with City Council, Planning Commission, Parks & Recreation and the Teen Committee on April 30, 2001 at 7:30 p.m.

 

Adjournment:

 

            MOTION by Fesmire, supported by Bueche, to adjourn.

 

            Yea: 9

            Nay: 0

            Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

 

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