Tuesday, September 22, 2020 · 7:00 PM
Agenda
Not on file
What was on the agenda.
One-line summary
The P&Z Commission continued the Leistico subdivision and City Code amendment hearings, recommended approval of the Scheller/Chicos Motorwerks IUP with a sign-condition verification, and discussed a possible Burns Auto reuse that would require a new IUP and variance.
10 items as recorded in the packet and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
A1Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance listed on the agenda.
listed on agenda; minutes do not record a separate action
A2Called to Order
Meeting called to order.
called to order at 7:02 pm
A3Roll Call
Roll call.
roll call taken
A4Approve/Amend September 22, 2020 agenda
Approve or amend the September 22, 2020 agenda.
minutes record a motion but no vote tally or carried/failed result
A5Approve August 25, 2020 minutes
Approve the August 25, 2020 Planning and Zoning minutes.
minutes record a motion but no vote tally or carried/failed result
A6Leistico Estate subdivision
Continued public hearing for the Leistico Estate subdivision at 21413 Nowthen Blvd.
The commission continued the Leistico Estate subdivision public hearing to October 27, 2020. The planner said an updated preliminary plat was included for information only, the family was still considering the plat, two outlots were not buildable, future road right-of-way would be dedicated, and the first future split would trigger road paving.
continued to October 27, 2020
A7Scheller / Chicos Motorwerks interim use permit
Public hearing for John Scheller, Chicos Motorwerks LLC, interim use permit for a home extended business selling specialized vehicles at 8150 Viking Boulevard.
The commission held the public hearing on John Scheller's proposed home extended business for limited specialty vehicle sales at 8150 Viking Boulevard. There were no public comments, and the commission recommended approval of the IUP subject to the findings of fact and verification of the sign-size condition.
P&Z recommended approval of the IUP subject to the findings and verification of sign size for condition #12
A8City Code amendments and RRT district
Public hearing on City Code amendments, including the RRT district, lot buildability, driveway and parking setbacks, impervious surface, and single-family development standards.
The commission reviewed draft ordinance changes covering the RRT district, driveway and parking setbacks, impervious surface limits, lot buildability, cul-de-sac standards, and single-family development standards. After hearing extensive comments from Kent Roessler and asking staff to analyze his suggestions, the commission continued the public hearing on both ordinances to the October P&Z meeting.
continued to the October P&Z meeting
A9Burns Auto site and building plan review
Discussion of site and building plan review for Burns Auto, 5340 199th Avenue NW, for possible used auto sales by a potential buyer; a new IUP would be required.
The commission discussed Rick Sonsteby's concept for buying the Burns Auto site and using it for multiple licensed used-auto dealers with offices and assigned parking. Staff and commissioners identified that a new IUP and variance would be needed, discussed controls on repairs and junk vehicles, possible removal of a driveway after the first year, impervious-surface and site-plan issues, and the unresolved question of paving the short segment of 199th Avenue to Highway 47.
discussion only; no approval motion recorded for the site plan concept
A10Adjourn
Adjournment.
minutes record a motion to adjourn but no vote tally or carried/failed result
6 motions on the record.
M1Motion by Alders; 2nd by Schiller to Approve/Amend tonight's meeting agenda of September 22, 2020.
moved by Alders, seconded by Schiller
M2Motion by Alders; 2nd by Pearo to Approve the Planning & Zoning Meeting minutes of August 25, 2020.
Motion by Alders; 2nd by Pearo to Approve the Planning & Zoning Meeting minutes of August 25, 2020.
moved by Alders, seconded by Pearo
M3Motion by Ames; 2nd by Jorgensen to continue to the October 27, 2020 meeting.
Motion by Ames; 2nd by Jorgensen to continue to the October 27, 2020 meeting.
moved by Ames, seconded by Jorgensen
M4MOTION by Alders, 2nd by Schiller to approve the IUP, with the verification of the size of signage for condition #12, subject to the conditions in the Findings of Fact.
MOTION by Alders, 2nd by Schiller to approve the IUP, with the verification of the size of signage for condition #12, subject to the conditions in the Findings of Fact.
moved by Alders, seconded by Schiller
M5Motion by Alders, 2nd by Jorgensen to continue the Public Hearing on both Ordinances until October PZ meeting;.
Motion by Alders, 2nd by Jorgensen to continue the Public Hearing on both Ordinances until October PZ meeting;
moved by Alders, seconded by Jorgensen
M6Motion by Alders; 2nd by Jorgensen to Adjourn at 9:56 pm.
moved by Alders, seconded by Jorgensen
When someone referred back to earlier business, we found the matching prior discussion and tied it in here.
Ames reminded everyone that Roessler sued the City and that is why we have the RRT.
— Dale Ames
What this is about
Prior lawsuit and the reason the RRT district exists.
The records searched do not contain a prior lawsuit by Roessler against the City, nor do they show a prior decision stating that a lawsuit was the reason the RRT district exists. The only relevant partial match is that Kyle Roessler appears in 2026 records for the Palomino Estates plat. At the March 24, 2026 meeting packet, Roessler discussed the flag-lot design and Highway 47 access preferences; the packet also included proposed final-plat conditions. At the April 14, 2026 meeting packet, the City Council materials show a decision approving the Final Plat for Palomino Estates subject to conditions. Those records do not mention a lawsuit or connect Roessler to creation of the RRT district.
Section 3 - Private driveway standards were previously adopted for which driveway turn around options were shown when driveways are longer than 250 feet.
What this is about
Prior driveway standards adopted before this ordinance discussion.
The records searched show only a partial match. In the February 24, 2026 packet, a minor subdivision item included a condition that “Driveways shall meet the standards required by City Code Section 11-6-2.J.4.” Similar conditions appear in the March 10, 2026 packet for minor subdivision approvals, again requiring driveways to meet City Code Section 11-6-2.J.4. However, the search results do not include the earlier ordinance or meeting action that adopted those private driveway standards, and they do not show the specific turnaround options for driveways longer than 250 feet. The records provided also do not show a formal vote on the driveway-standard language itself.
Pearo explained the reasoning behind the 960' requirement.
— Kelly Pearo
What this is about
Prior reasoning for the 960-square-foot minimum home-size requirement.
The records I searched do not contain a prior discussion or decision explaining the reasoning for a 960-square-foot minimum home-size requirement. The search results include unrelated Planning Commission officer selections and recent subdivision/cannabis permit materials from 2025–2026, but they do not show a formal vote, ordinance history, or staff explanation tied to the 960-square-foot standard.
The Interim Use Permit (IUP) approved in March of 2016 for Burns Auto is non-transferrable and a new IUP application would be required from Mr. Sonsteby.
— Liz Stockman
What this is about
The 2016 Burns Auto interim use permit and its non-transferability.
The records searched do not contain the actual March 2016 Burns Auto interim use permit approval, its conditions, or a recorded Council vote, so I cannot confirm from these search results that the 2016 permit was expressly non-transferable. The closest related records are later IUP materials. In the March 10, 2026 packet, a proposed interim use permit for an extended home occupation included conditions that any change or intensification of the use would require an amended IUP, that no other business could operate from the property, and that the permit would expire March 10, 2031. Other IUP language in 2026 packets also states that interim uses may terminate if the property is sold or if ownership/residency conditions change. These records support the general point that IUPs are tied to specific applicants, properties, uses, and conditions, but they do not directly document the 2016 Burns Auto permit or a transfer decision involving Mr. Sonsteby.
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DECISION: Based on the foregoing information and applicable ordinances, the City Council approves the Final Plat for Palomino Estates subject to the following conditions: 1\. No trail shall be
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