Planning Commission meeting
October 13, 2016
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
October 13, 2016
1. Chairman Sandi Roberts called the regular meeting of the Florence Planning Commission to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Roll call - Sandi Roberts - Present
Matt Bowles - Absent
Jackie Chester - Present
John Miller - Present
Gail Nelson - Present
Larry Baker - Present
Mike Patterson - Present
Sam Bauby - Absent
Others present – City Clerk Dena Lozano and City Planner Wade Broadhead, and Bryan Fredrickson
3. Approval of minutes – John Miller moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on August 11, 2016. Jackie Chester seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote –4 ayes- 1 absent Matt Bowles
4. Welcome and Introductions: None
5. Unfinished Business-
a. Public Hearing: Siloam Road Addition Zoning of Newly Annexed Land- 3 Parcels zoned to Agricultural Transition- City Planning Director Wade Broadhead requested that Planning Commission continue this hearing to November 17, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. Gail Nelson moved to continue hearing until November 17, 2016. Jackie Chester seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote- 4 ayes- 1 absent Matt Bowles
b. Master Plan Update- City Planning Director Wade Broadhead reviewed progress of the Florence Master Plan. Planning Commission discussed options in detail. City Manager Mike Patterson requested that we reach out as a staff to the community in order to draw different groups of people in. Some options include going to churches, schools and the senior center. The consensus of Planning Commission was to reach out to different areas in the community and discuss again at the upcoming meetings.
c. Marijuana Rules Update- City Planning Director Wade Broadhead gave and update on the status of the marijuana rules committee. Mr. Broadhead explained that we are currently working on amendments to the home grow ordinance. Gail Nelson inquired to the roll that Planning Commission plays in the marijuana rules process. City Attorney Bryan Fredrickson explained that if it affects title 17 then the planning commission is directly involved. Mr. Broadhead encouraged Planning Commission to attend the marijuana rules committee meeting to take place on Friday, October 14, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.
d. Homeless Shelter Zoning Updates- City Planning Director Wade Broadhead explained that the Wellsprings Church is looking into options for a homeless shelter. City Manager Mike Patterson stated the Catholic Church in town is also rumored to be possibly provide shelter for the homeless during the winter months. Mr. Broadhead stated that staff will be holding a meeting to discuss further options on Friday, October 14, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.
6. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
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