CITY OF GRETNA, NEBRASKA

PLANNING COMMISSION

January 22, 2008

 

 

The regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held at 7:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2008. Chairman Dan Washburn called the meeting to order. Roll call was taken. Present at the meeting were Chairman Dan Washburn, Commission members Brian Beard, Jim Leslie, Randy Schnackenberg, Brad Stauffer, Jerry Broz, Connie Sherry, and Wayne Robb (alternate). Deputy City Clerk Chris Christensen, Donna Lynam, Zoning Administrator, Fire Chief Rod Buethe, City Engineer Steve Perry, and Liaison Sally McGuire were also present. Absent were Attorney John Green, Guy Tramp, and John Rivera. Notice of the meeting was given in advance to the Commission members, published in the Gretna Guide and News, and posted in at least three public places as shown by the Certificate of Posting Notice attached to these minutes. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the Public.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

 

Motion by Beard, second by Stauffer to approve the Planning Commission minutes of the November 27 meeting. Voting aye: Schnackenberg, Sherry, Beard, Broz, Leslie, Washburn, Robb, and Stauffer. Absent: Rivera and Tramp. Motion carried.

 

ELECTION OF OFFICERS:

 

            Motion by Beard, second by Sherry to nominate Dan Washburn as Chairperson and Jim Leslie as Vice-Chairperson. No other nominations were made. Motion made by Washburn, second by Stauffer to close the nominations of officers. Voting aye: Washburn, Robb, Schnackenberg, Stauffer, Broz, Leslie, Sherry, and Beard. Absent: Rivera and Tramp.

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

 

 

A)                Edward and Donna Mangold of 6553 South Quemoy Way, Aurora, CO  80016 requests approval of a Preliminary/Final Plat of a subdivision to be known as Koesters Acres Replat I being a platting of Lot 2 Koesters Acres and Tax Lots D1A1B1A and D1A1B1B and that portion of the North ½ of vacated South Street adjoining on the south of said property, all in the SW ¼ of Sec 16, Twp14N, Rng 10E, of the 6th P.M., Sarpy County Nebraska. (North side of South St between Wesgaye and the concrete plant)

 

 

Chairman Washburn opened the public hearing for public comment.  Susan Koesters of 233 Sunset Dr, Gretna, NE is purchasing the Mangold property and is requesting to split the tax lot. Susan Koester and her husband are purchasing lot 1. Todd Chaney and Tyler Volk are purchasing lot 2. She indicated by map where the property line would divide lot 1 and 2.

James Giske 204 S. Wesgaye St, Gretna, NE is concerned about the area because it’s being used to store equipment in the grassy area. His understanding was that area was to remain grassy area, not a storage area.

David Essen 232 Wesgaye St, Gretna, NE inquired about zoning in that area. His objection was about the conditions of the area, similar to James Giske’s comments. He’s concerned the situation will only get worse.

Donna Lynam, Zoning Administrator was going to see if a Special Use Permit was issued, possibly between 1990-1993. The lot line is the only change that is being made to the property.

Motion by Leslie, second by Beard to close the Public Hearing. Voting aye: Broz, Leslie, Sherry, Beard, Washburn, Robb, Schnackenberg, and Stauffer. Absent: Rivera and Tramp. Motion carried.

Susan Koesters of 233 Sunset Dr, Gretna, NE indicated at this time she had no plans for the area and the area will not be used for storage. She wanted more information about the special use permit, which was issued for that land. If it’s required to stay green space they may reconsider their purchase.

Tyler Volk of 14614 Miami St , Omaha, NE operates out of the building, an underground cable business. The back bay is a countertop shop. He wants to add fence to the north of the property area. His equipment would not all fit in the fenced area.

Donna Lynam, Zoning Administrator indicted that there has been a problem with equipment being stored outside the fenced in lot. They would need to have a special use permit to add additional fence to the area. Donna has sent letters to Edward and Donna Mangold of 6553 South Quemoy Way, Aurora, CO requesting that the property be cleaned up. They are legally responsible for the property.

Todd Chaney of Omaha, NE co-owner of the business with Tyler was not aware of the special use permit. They are in the process of cleaning the area. They were not aware they were in violation of the special use permit.

Washburn made a motion to accept the Preliminary Plat as approved, second by Leslie. Voting aye: Stauffer, Washburn, Robb, Schnackenberg, Sherry, Leslie, and Broz.  Abstaining Beard. Voting nay: none. Absent: Rivera and Tramp. Motion carried.

Motion by Leslie to accept the Final Plat, second by Schnackenberg. Voting aye: Washburn, Sherry, Robb, Stauffer, Broz, Schnackenberg, and Leslie. Abstaining: Beard. Voting nay: none. Absent: Rivera and Tramp. Motion carried.

 

B) City of Gretna request approval of the Official Zoning Map for the City of Gretna having to do with the south annexation.

 

 

Chairman Washburn opened the public hearing for public comment.  Donna Lynam, Zoning Administrator reviewed with the board the new ETJ after the annexation of south of highway 31, including the outlet mall.     

No comment form the public, motion by Beard, second by Stauffer to close the Public Hearing. Voting aye: Schnackenberg, Beard, Sherry, Stauffer, Leslie, Broz, Robb, and Washburn. Absent: Rivera and Schnackenberg. Motion carried.

 Motion by Beard, second by Schnackenberg to approve the Official Zoning Map. Voting aye: Beard, Sherry, Stauffer, Leslie, Schnackenberg, Broz, Robb, and Washburn. Voting nay: none. Absent: Rivera and Tramp. Motion carried.

 

CURRENT BUSINESS

 

            Discussion of Final Plat for Grand Vista Estates and Santa Fe Pointe their permit has expired. They will be meeting with the council in the future to get a renewal.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

Motion by Leslie, second by Sherry to adjourn. Voting aye: Sherry, Stauffer, Beard, Schnackenberg, Washburn, Broz, Leslie, and Robb. Meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 26, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

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Dan Washburn, Chairman

 

 

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Chris Christensen

Deputy City Clerk