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PLANNING and WNING COMMISSION MINUTES
October 10, 2006
Albertville Couneil Chamber
7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER-ROLL CALL-ADOPT AGENDA
PRESENT: Chair Sharon Leintz, Commission members Frank Kocon, Scott Dorenbush, and
Dan Wagner, Council liaison LeRoy Berning, City Planner Al Brixius, Zoning Administrator/
Building Official Jon Sutherland, and City Clerk/Secretary Bridget Miller
ABSENT: none
Chair Leintz called the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of the City of Albertville to
order at 7 :00 p.m.
ADOPT AGENDA
MOTION BY Commission member Wagner, seconded by Commission member Klecker to
approve the agenda as amended and on fIle in the office of the City Clerk. Motion carried
unanimously.
Add: Planning and Zoning Commission member length of term
MINUTES
MOTION BY Commission member Wagner, seconded by Commission member Dorenbush to
approve the September 13,2006 regular Planning and Zoning Commission minutes as amended
and on fIle in the office of the City Clerk. Motion carried unanimously.
Previously read:
Erwin Greninger of Rogers asked what the city proposes to do about the
drainage of water issues he has been experiencing on his property, which
is located north of the Albertville Premium Outlets and east of the
Albertville Business Park 2nd Addition. Mr. Greninger reported that he
has never had problems with water on his property since the development
began around him.
Erwin Greninger of Rogers asked what the city proposes to do about the
drainage of water issues he has been experiencing on his property, which
is located north of the Albertville Premium Outlets and east of the
Albertville Business Park 2nd Addition. Mr. Greninger reported that he
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has had problems with water on his property since the development began
around him.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
STARBUCKS' DRIVE-THRU V ARlANcElCONDmONAL USE PERMIT
Chair Leintz opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m.
City Planner Brixius reported that Starbucks Coffee has applied for a variance/conditional use
permit for a drive through land and menu board to be posted on the north side of Building D of
Albertville Crossings Second Addition.
City Planner Brixius noted that the drive through will change the traffic pattern of the parking lot
from a two-way circulation pattern to a one-way circulation. Therefore additional signage will
be necessary to direct the traffic.
The Commission asked if the applicant was present to address any questions or concerns with the
application before the commission.
City Planner Brixius informed the Commission members that the applicant was not present.
Chair Leintz asked if there was anyone else present to speak regarding the Starbucks' Drive-thru
Variance/Conditional Use Permit.
The Commission members had reserves with the traffic circulation with the drive through lane
and parking stalls near the stacking lanes.
Chair Leintz continued the public hearing to the November 14,2006 Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
PLANNING AND ZoNING COMMISSION RULES AND LENGTH OF TERM
Commission members wanted to review the Planning and Zoning Commission terms of service
on the commission.
According to the approved Rules and Regulations, it appears that the Chair position should have
expired in January 2006 or December 31, 2005. The next commission members whose terms are
expiring in January 2007 or December 31, 2006; therefore two seats would be open.
Commission member Meza was one of the members whose terms were expiring at the end of the
year. If there are commission members whose terms are expiring and would like to continue
serving on the commission would need to submit a letter of interest to the City Council before
the end of the year to be re-appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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FILL THE PLANNING AND ZoNING COMMISSION VACANCY
Chair Leintz acknowledged the two applicants present who submitted their application to be
considered for the Planning and Zoning vacancy.
City Planner Brixius recommended interviewing applicant Denise Prow fIrst and asked Rob
Olson step out into the lobby.
Denise Prow introduced herself to the commission members and explained to them why should
would like to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Ms. Prow pointed out that she has
previous experience working for Olmsted Co. in the Planning Department in the Housing and
Redevelopment area. Ms. Prow informed the commission that she is a concerned citizen that
takes pride in the City in which she lives.
Chair Leintz thanked Denise for her time and interest in wanting to serve on the commission.
Leintz stated that after they hear from Rob the commission would review the results and make a
recommendation to the City Council at the November 6, 2006 meeting.
Rob Olson proceeded by introducing himself to the commission members. Mr. Olson stated that
he recently received his P. E. in Engineering. Mr. Olson informed the commission that he would
like to contribute and help assure that the city continues to grow in a positive way. Mr. Olson
wanted to make sure that the growth was in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan that
Albertville adopted.
Chair Leintz thanked Rob for his interest and time in wanting to serve on the
MOTION BY Commission member Wagner, seconded by Commission member Kocon to
recommend appointing Denise Prow Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY Commission member Kocon, seconded by Commission member Dorenbush to
adjourn at 7:53 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Sharon Leintz, Chair
Bridget Miller, City Clerk/Secretary
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