Buffalo Wyoming Planning Commission Agenda 01/26/10
Mar 25, 2010
Recorder:

RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF CITY OF BUFFALO, WYOMING
PLANNING COMMISSION

January 26, 2010

Present from the Planning Commission (PC) were Chairman Steve Reimann, Craig Cope, and Kate Harness. Absent was Jim Martin


AGENDA

1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the Agenda for 1-26-2010
3. Approval of the Minutes for 1-6-10
Old Business
None
New Business
4. Calvary Chapel Conditional Use Permit
5. Sketch Plan Presentation for Middle School Subdivision
6. Justice Center Variance to Stormwater Detention Standards
7. 2010 Comprehensive Plan Goals/Work Plan
8. Safe Routes to School Plan
9. Oral/Written Comments
10. February Meeting Date set for 2-23-2010?
11. Adjourn



Chairman Reimann called the meeting to order at 5:07 P.M.

Mr. Cope made a motion to approve the 1-26-10 agenda with the amendment to
remove line item #6 the Justice Center Variance to Stormwater Detention Standards
Ms. Harness seconded the motion.
Chairman Reimann asked for further discussion.
Hearing none motion passed all saying aye.

Mr. Cope made a motion to approve the minutes for 1-06-10 with the correction to
page 2, paragraph 2.
Ms. Harness seconded the motion.
Chairman Reimann asked for further discussion.
Hearing none motion passed all saying aye.

Ms. Harness made a motion to approve the minutes for 11-24-09 with change to
strike Mr. Cope and insert Mr. Martin on page 2, line 3.
Mr. Martin seconded the motion.
Chairman Reimann asked for any further discussion.
Hearing none motion passed all saying aye.


The fourth item on the agenda was: Calvary Chapel Special Use Permit

Chairman Reimann asked Building Inspector (Tom Hulick) to introduce the Calvary Chapel Special Use Permit

Mr. Hulick introduced the Calvary Chapel to operate as a Church in an R-1 Zone District
and all the procedures for the application have been fulfilled.

A lengthy discussion ensued pertaining to the land use as being effective in perpetuity as long as the land use remains as a Church and does not change.

Secondly, peak parking was a concern, the applicant assured the commission that the normal parking usage was about 50 vehicles and the allowable peak parking is 130 vehicles.

Thirdly, City Council has the right to revoke the Special Use Permit is any of the conditions are not met.

Fourthly, a condition regarding signage was discussed.

Chairman Reimann asked for any further comments.
There was none.

Mr. Cope made a motion to approve the Special Use Permit with the following conditions, that the permit runs in perpetuity with the landowner opposed to the land, and that the peak parking not to exceed 130 vehicle or the permit will have to come for an amendment, the City Council shall have the right to revoke the Special Use Permit for non compliance, and the signs shall not be backlit or have flashing or rotating lights.

Ms. Harness seconded the motion.

Chairman Reimann asked for further discussion.
Hearing none motion passed all saying eye.


The fifth item on the agenda was: Sketch Plan Presentation for Middle School Subdivision

City Planner (Brian Grubb) was asked to introduce the Middle School Sketch Plan.
The planner stated that the new school would be in the Buell addition within city limits.
Tim Kirven, the representative for the school district, discussed the proposal for the new school which will be located on South Burritt Ave. and asked for input from the Planning Commission.
The Planning Commission had concerns on parking, egress, further land development in the area, and child safety.
Mr. Matt Ramey was asked to speak on behalf of the school district and recognize that the only access point to the school would be off South Burritt.
The City Planner (Brian Grubb) gave some comments and concerns on possible street connections.
Mr. Jack Morey (JLM Engineering) was asked to comment on the access points to the school, and stated that the school district would like a less vehicles traveling around the school grounds.
A lengthy discussion ensued on land use and development, access points, roadways, bridges, flood plains and future expectations.
Mr. Bergner voiced his support for the new Middle School Subdivision.


The sixth item on the agenda was: Justice Center Stormwater Management

This item was removed from discussion.



The seventh item on the agenda was: 2010 Comprehensive Plan Goal/Work Plan

The City Planner(Brian Grubb) had a lengthy discussion on long and short term goals of the city


The eighth item on the agenda was: Safe Routes to School Plan

City Planner (Brian Grubb) was asked to inform the Commission about the SRTS grant program and stated that the program is a 100% federally funded program that requires an
inclusive plan with school officials, city government, and the community to get future funding.

Matt Ramey (JCSD#1) was asked to speak about the SRTS Plan.
Mr. Ramey Presented the first 6 of 20 project priorities of the SRTS Plan.
A lengthy discussion ensued.
Mr. Ramey asked the commission for letter of support approving the process that was taken to achieve the plan and its priorities.

Ms. Harness made a motion for the Chairman of the planning commission to draft a letter of support for the SRTS plan.




The ninth item on the agenda was: Oral/Written Comments

The meeting adjourned at 7:06 p.m.

Recorded by: Tom Hulick