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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 08-16-2017Approved 1 of 2 Meeting of August 16, 2017 Approved Minutes Planning Commission Meeting August 16, 201 7 MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chair Jim Kovach, Commissioners Bryan Oakley, Donovan Saba, Julie Witt, David Witte and Kira Vanderlan MEMBERS ABSENT: Chair Marc Anderson STAFF PRESENT: Planner Kip Berglund OTHERS PRESENT: 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC FORUM Nathan Yueh, 2735 Hemlock Lane, asked if the City is working on any environmental initiatives toward sustainable energy sources and efforts to fight climate change. Planner Berglund responded that the City of Plymouth has a number of environmental policies in the zoning ordinance and city code. He stated he was not aware of any current environmental initiatives being worked on, but suggested if Mr. Yueh had any specific ideas he would like to discuss, staff would certainly be willing to listen. He added if Mr. Yueh provided his contact information, he could talk with other staff about what initiatives might be out there. Mr. Yueh responded that he did not have any specific ideas at this time. Commissioner Oakley noted that the City has an Environmental Quality Committee. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Commissioner Oakley, seconded by Commissioner Vanderlan, to approve the August 16, 2017 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 2, 2017 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES B. JENNIFER AND STEVE HALLIGAN (2017064) 5A Approved 2 of 2 Meeting of August 16, 2017 Approve a variance to front yard setback for property located at 9920 South Shore Drive. MOTION by Commissioner Witte, seconded by Commissioner Saba, to approve the consent agenda. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Vice Chair Kovach, with no objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 P.M.