Buffalo Wyoming Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 11/24/09
Jan 13, 2010
Recorder: Tom Hulick
RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF CITY OF BUFFALO, WYOMING
PLANNING COMMISSION
November 24th, 2009
Present from the Planning Commission (PC) were Chairman Steve Reimann, Jim Martin and Randy Dyess, and Kate Harness
Absent Craig Cope
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the Agenda for 11-24-09
3. Old Business
HIB Annexation
Approval of the Final Plat Resubdivision Sketch Plan of Lots 7-9 Block 20 Richardson Park Subdivision
4. Oral/Written Comments
5. Set November Meeting Date
6. Adjourn
Chairman Reimann called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M.
Mr. Dyess made a motion to approve the Agenda as presented for 11-24-09
Ms. Harness seconded the motion
Chairman Reimann called for further discussion.
There was none.
The motion carried, with all present voting aye.
Old Business
City Planner (Brian Grubb) was asked to give the staff report on the HIB annexation.
The City Planner discussed that the City would like to enter into an annexation agreement with HIB for the purposes of primarily recognizing the existing land uses and the development of the site currently and specifically a lot split and future public improvements.
The City Planner stated that the City has received an annexation petition from HIB today on 11-24-09 and will start the advertisement process according to state statues.
There was further lengthy discussion on a lot split for the KOA, whether or not it would fall under the new subdivision regulations only if they vary from the current land use.
Mr. Jerry Landrey was asked to speak for HIB.
Mr. Landrey expressed concerns about coming into the City and how would inspections be facilitated if there were any, and would like the lot split to occur at the same time as the annexation.
Mr. Martin asked about the WYDOT access.
Mr. Landrey said the accesses from WYDOT have been secured.
Chairman Reimann asked if there would be any inspections done by the City.
The City Planner emphasized that there would not be any building inspections done however there would be inspections on subdivision and zoning regulations including setbacks and building heights etc.
Mr. Mike Johnson (HIB) asked if the petition for annexation would have to be re-advertised.
The City Planner stated that the previous petition had expired so the new petition would have to be re-advertised according to state statutes.
Chairman Reimann asked for any further comments.
Ms. Harness encouraged all parties involved with the HIB annexation to progress, seeing
nothing but benefit for the City of Buffalo.
Mr. Dyess made a motion that the Panning Commission after consideration of the criteria relevant to the standards of the Wyoming State Statutes and the City of Buffalo Code recommend approval of the petition to annex HIB LLC.
Ms. Harness seconded the motion.
Chairman Reimann asked for any further discussion.
No further discussion
Motion passed all saying aye.
The fourth item on the Agenda is the Resubdivision Final Sketch Plan of Lot7-9
Block 20 Richardson Park Subdivision (County Referral)
Chairman Reimann asked the City Planner for background information.
The City Planner stated that the two conditions for approval the firewall and the blanket easement for maintenance have been met and are noted on the plat. Staff recommended approval without any further conditions.
Mr. Dyess made a motion to approve the Resubdivision Final Sketch Plan of Lots 7-9 Blk 20 of the Richardson Park Subdivision.
Mr. Martin seconded the motion.
Chairman Reimann asked for further discussion.
No further discussion.
Motion passed all saying aye.
Oral/Written
Mr. Dyess submitted his resignation on the Planning Commission.
Chairman Reimann thanked Mr. Dyess for his commitment to the City of Buffalo
City Planner asked the commission what process they used for replacing members.
Chairman Reimann said, advertisements and or recommendations would be accepted.
No further comments
The next meeting is set for January 6th, 2009 5 p.m. City Hall.
The meeting adjourned at 5:56 p.m.
Recorded by: Tom Hulick