Ely Planning & Zoning Commission Notes

Regular Meeting

Wednesday Sept 19, 2007 @ 7 PM

1) Role Call:

· Present:, Chuck Stockdale, Pat Dolphin, Chet Hendrickson, Brian Palas, Eldy Miller, Dean Billick.

· Absent: Terry Smith, Excused

2) a) Agenda,

· Pat Dolphin made a motion to approve, Dean Billick 2^nd.

· Motion Passed

a) Minutes from Aug 15, 2007.

· Eldy Miller made a motion to approve, Brian Palas 2^nd.

· Approved.

3) Comments from Community,

· None

4) Discuss development standards for Conservation Development Zoning,

· P&Z to continue research on this topic. Will review new information at the next meeting.

· Some discussion concerned the potential of this type of development being a gated community.

· A question is what’s the value of this type of development within city limits. Would it be a burden to the city infrastructure? How would this benefit the city tax base?

5) Discuss standards for accessory building & garages in residential and commercial zoning districts,

· This topic was brought forward concerning the Great American Shed Co on State St. A request has been made to build a manufacturing build to support the construction of the sheds/building produces on the site. It is assumed by P&Z that the shed company is the primary business at this location. The conflict with zoning is the primary building on the site is being used as a residence forcing the manufacturing build to be an accessory building on the property. To be consistent with city code, accessory buildings must maintain a maximum of 15 feet in height.

· P&Z will review guide lines concerning “private garage” during the October meeting.

6) Motion to adjourn by Eldy Miller, Second by Dean Billick.

· Aye: Pat Dolphin, Chet Hendrickson, Brian Palas, Chuck Stockdale.

· Nay: None.

· Meeting Adjourned 8:16.

Respectfully Submitted:

Brian Palas, Acting Secretary Chet Hendrickson, Chair