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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 2015
AGENDA #: 6B
PREPARED BY:
PRESENTED BY:
DAN ROGNESS, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
DAN ROGNESS
AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVING A LIST OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S 2015
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND 2016 GOALS
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The purpose of this agenda item is to consider approving the Planning Commis-
sion’s top three accomplishments in 2015 and its top three goals for 2016.
History
Three years ago, the City Council initiated a new process whereby one Work
Session is devoted to annual reports by the city’s boards and commissions.
Each group is asked to report its top three accomplishments during the current
year, and its top three goals for the next year. This year, the Work Session will
be held on Monday, November 23 at 5:00 p.m.
Current Circumstances
Staff has developed a proposed list of accomplishments for 2015 and goals for
2016; the general guideline is to limit each category to three items.
Conclusion
Staff is proposing the following list of accomplishments and goals for considera-
tion by the Commissioners. Please note that the goals are based upon the fol-
lowing key factors:
1. The ongoing primary job of the Planning Commission is to review appli-
cations submitted to the City related to the zoning and subdivision ordi-
nances.
2. One goal not accomplished in 2015 is being proposed once again in 2016
related to an update of the Subdivision Ordinance.
3. The City Council is budgeting for a 2-3 year 2040 Comprehensive Plan-
ning update process beginning in 2016.
2015 Accomplishments
• Evaluated and recommended various zoning ordinance amendments related
to the C-2 and C-3 Districts, Architectural Design, Fences and Controlled
Access Lots.
• Reviewed and approved/recommended zoning actions related to economic
growth, including Kwik Trip, Shore Club/Marina, Versatile Vehicles, Bendzick
Automotive, and Dominium housing.
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• Reviewed and acted upon numerous variance applications (13), the majority
related to lakefront properties. .
2016 Goals
• Continue to make decisions and recommendations on subdivision and zon-
ing applications throughout the year.
• Evaluate the Subdivision Ordinance, including but not limited to, lot combi-
nations.
• Begin the 2040 Comprehensive Plan update process, including the develop-
ment of an inclusive public involvement program and an update to the Land
Use Element.
ISSUES: The approved list will be shared with the City Council and all other boards/com-
missions at a Work Session on Monday, November 23, 5-7 p.m. At least one
Planning Commissioner should volunteer to be there and read/share the list.
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Motion and a second to approve the list of top three accomplishments for
2015 and goals for 2016, as proposed by city staff or as further amended by
the Commission.
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
Alternative #1 (the list must be approved on 11/16/15)
ATTACHMENTS: 1. 2014 Accomplishments & 2015 Goals from the boards and commissions
associated with Community Development (as presented to and approved
by the City Council)