Buffalo Wyoming Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 4/28/2009
Jun 19, 2009
Recorder: Alicia

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

April 28th, 2009

Present from the Planning Commission (PC) were Chairman Steve Reimann, Craig Cope, Jim Martin and Randy Dyess.

Absent: Kate Harness

AGENDA

1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the Agenda for 4-28-09
3. Approval of the Minutes from 4-6-09
4. Resubdivision of the Wyoming State Highway Department Addition
5. Lot Line Adjustment of portions of the South ½ Lot 7, Lot 8, North ½ Lot 9 Block 22 of the Park Addition to the City of Buffalo, Wyoming.
6. Sign Ordinance Working Session
7. Oral/Written Comments
8. Set May meeting date
9. Adjourn



Chairman Reimann called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M.

Chairman Reimann moved agenda item three and removed item six from new business.
Mr. Dyess made a motion to approve the Agenda.
Mr. Martin seconded the motion.
Chairman Reimann called for further discussion.
There was none.
The motion carried, with all present voting aye.

The fifth item on the agenda was: Lot Line Adjustment of portions of the South ½ Lot 7, Lot 8, North ½ Lot 9 Block 22 of the Park Addition to the City of Buffalo, Wyoming

The City Planner provided the background. The applicant, Nadine George, submitted a letter to request a lot line adjustment. The request will result in 464 sq ft being added to Parcel 2, subtracted from Parcel 1. The fence will be relocated as well as a temporary structure to compensate and adhere to setback regulations.

Mr. Martin asked for clarifications of the exact footage of the property transfer.

The City Planner’s recommendation was to approve the lot line adjustment.

Chairman Reimann asked the Applicant if she intended to move the fence.

The Applicant replied she would move the fence.

The City Planner noted that an application fee was required.

Mr. Dyess made a motion to approve the lot line adjustment as presented.
Mr. Cope seconded the motion.
Chairman Reimann called for further discussion.
The motion carried, with all present voting aye.

The fourth item on the agenda was: Resubdivision of the Wyoming State Highway Department Addition

The City Planner offered an introduction. Mr. Money was in attendance representing WYDOT. The request is to sell a portion of the property to Johnson County for future expansion of the criminal justice center. A copy of the plat was included. The area is roughly 26, 320 sq feet and will leave 5 ½ acres in the existing parcel. The request is a resubdivision rather than a lot split due to the original platting. The zoning designation will remain M-1. The Public Works Director did not have any concerns or infrastructure requirements. A public hearing is scheduled at the City Council. It will proceed as an ordinance.

The City Planner noted that the applicant may wish to discuss the fees.

The applicant asked the Planning Commission to make a recommendation to the City Council to waive the 0 application fee due to the nature of the request.

Chairman Reimann asked if the reclamation work was complete in the area.

The applicant responded.

Mr. Dyess made a motion to approve the Resubdivision of the Wyoming State Highway Department Addition and to recommend to the City Council to waive the application fee.
Mr. Martin seconded the motion.
Chairman Reimann called for further discussion.
The motion carried, with all present voting aye.

The third item on the agenda was: Approval of the Minutes from 4-6-09

Mr. Dyess made a motion to table the Minutes from 4-6-09.
Mr. Martin seconded the motion.
Chairman Reimann called for further discussion.
There was none.
The motion carried, with all present voting aye.

Chairman Reimann opened the floor for oral or written comments.

There were no public comments.

The next meeting was set for May 26, 2009 5 p.m. City Hall.

The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.