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Kearney Planning Commission Meeting - November 17, 2023

Planning Commission — Friday, November 17, 2023
BodyKearney, Nebraska
SessionPlanning Commission
DateFriday, November 17, 2023
StatusFILED
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0:02

She said no.

0:03

She did.

0:03

Cool.

0:05

Just a second.

0:14

I'm gonna call this meeting of the planning commission order.

0:18

And uh, in accordance with section 841412, the remaster the Nebraska revised statute.

0:24

The current copy of the open meetings act is available for review and is posted on the meeting door.

0:31

Uh roll call, please.

0:33

Sorry.

0:33

Here baker here.

0:38

Cochrane?

0:39

Here.

0:39

Record here.

0:40

Yeah.

0:41

Here.

0:42

Here.

0:43

We have a quorum.

0:44

You all have copy of the minutes of the October 20th meeting.

0:51

Um is there a motion in regards to those?

0:54

Mr.

0:54

Chairman, I would move that we approve agenda item number three minutes of the meeting held on October 20th, 2023, if sir written.

1:02

Second.

1:03

It's been moved and seconded.

1:04

Is there any discussion?

1:09

Malia.

1:10

Malone.

1:10

All right.

1:11

Dakin.

1:11

I Scott Pandor.

1:13

Aye.

1:13

Baker.

1:14

Abstain.

1:14

Cochrane.

1:15

I record.

1:16

Aye.

1:17

Yeah.

1:17

I.

1:20

Aye.

1:21

Uh that motion.

1:23

Oh.

1:24

That was mine for a second.

1:27

Not today, Sonny.

1:28

I've already got insurance.

1:37

Um, we have several items on the agenda this morning.

1:39

Um, we would appreciate it when your um matter comes before us.

1:44

If you'd please step to the center podium and provide us with your name and address.

1:49

Uh, and also please stay close to the microphone uh so that we can have your voice on the record.

1:56

Um, and please provide us with your name and address uh when you come.

2:02

Uh the first item on the agenda is um item four.

2:06

It's an easement vacation number 2023.

2:10

And the applicant is uh submitted by Jeremy Fusner to vacate 153 foot by 15 foot public utility easement that's located on the property that's approximately 3100 uh 3103 to 3107 west highway 30.

2:26

Is there anyone here to be heard on that uh good morning for the record?

2:33

My name's Jeremy Fusener uh with uh land surveyor with the Nebraska Public Power District.

2:38

Address is 900 Fourth Avenue here in Kearney.

2:43

Uh I looked at the agenda.

2:46

I hope this is the easiest thing on your agenda today.

2:48

It's fairly pretty straightforward.

2:51

Um I got it.

2:55

Uh bugged at me.

2:58

Okay.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Affordable Housing███████████████████████████████████35%
Zoning and Land Use████████████████████████████████32%
Community Engagement████████████12%
Procedural██████████10%
Economic Development██████████10%
Public Transportation█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Kearney Planning Commission Meeting - November 17, 2023

The Kearney Planning Commission met on November 17, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers. The commission considered several land-use applications, including an easement vacation, rezoning, final plat, and annexation for the Arbor View Third subdivision, preliminary and final plats for Prairie View Business Park Third, and a presentation and adoption of the City of Kearney Affordable Housing Action Plan.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes of October 20, 2023: Approved 8-0 (Baker abstained).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No public comments were received on any agenda item.

Discussion Items

  • Easement Vacation No. 2023-05: Jeremy Feusner (Nebraska Public Power District) presented a request to vacate a 153-foot by 15-foot public utility easement at 3103/3107 West Highway 30. A new triangular easement had been acquired to relocate underground utilities. Staff found the vacation compliant with the Unified Land Development Ordinance and recommended approval.
  • Rezoning No. 2023-18, Final Plat No. 2023-11, Annexation No. 2023-04 (Arbor View Third): Craig Bennett (Miller & Associates) presented for Fox Creek Development, LLC. The 14-lot, 4.75-acre project south of East 65th Street and Avenue R requested rezoning from AG to R1, final plat approval, and annexation. The site would be served by existing water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure. Staff recommended approval of all three items.
  • Preliminary Plat No. 2023-12 and Final Plat No. 2023-12 (Prairie View Business Park Third): Bill Shapley (WWS Land, LLC) presented a 10.5-acre lot west of Imperial Avenue and north of East 45th Street, proposed for M1 (Limited Industrial) use. The plat included dedication of 50 feet of right-of-way along Imperial Avenue. The site would use individual septic and well water. Staff recommended approval of both plats.
  • Affordable Housing Action Plan: Melissa Doherty-O’Hara (City of Kearney) presented the plan, required by LB 866 (Municipal Density and Missing Middle Housing Act). The plan includes a housing snapshot, public engagement results (five listening sessions with six themes), and 21 action steps over 10 years. Key findings: 35.49% of land zoned for middle/multifamily housing; 26% of households cost-burdened; low residential permits in 2022 (69). Action steps include updating vacant lot inventory, creating a transition zoning district, and targeting TIF or reduced fees for affordable housing. The commission discussed the need for monitoring, the role of market forces, and the lack of housing inventory. The plan was recommended for approval to city council.
  • Discussion Item – Planned Developments: Member McGinnis requested a future discussion on planned developments; no specific action was taken.

Key Outcomes

  • Easement Vacation No. 2023-05: Approved unanimously.
  • Rezoning No. 2023-18: Approved unanimously (8-0).
  • Final Plat No. 2023-11 (Arbor View Third): Approved unanimously.
  • Annexation No. 2023-04: Approved unanimously.
  • Preliminary Plat No. 2023-12 (Prairie View Business Park Third): Approved unanimously.
  • Final Plat No. 2023-12 (Prairie View Business Park Third): Approved unanimously.
  • Affordable Housing Action Plan: Recommended for approval (8-0) to city council for adoption at their first meeting in December 2023.
  • The meeting adjourned with a motion.

Meeting Transcript

She said no. She did. Cool. Just a second. I'm gonna call this meeting of the planning commission order. And uh, in accordance with section 841412, the remaster the Nebraska revised statute. The current copy of the open meetings act is available for review and is posted on the meeting door. Uh roll call, please. Sorry. Here baker here. Cochrane? Here. Record here. Yeah. Here. Here. We have a quorum. You all have copy of the minutes of the October 20th meeting. Um is there a motion in regards to those? Mr. Chairman, I would move that we approve agenda item number three minutes of the meeting held on October 20th, 2023, if sir written. Second. It's been moved and seconded. Is there any discussion? Malia. Malone. All right. Dakin. I Scott Pandor. Aye. Baker. Abstain. Cochrane. I record. Aye. Yeah. I. Aye. Uh that motion. Oh. That was mine for a second. Not today, Sonny. I've already got insurance. Um, we have several items on the agenda this morning. Um, we would appreciate it when your um matter comes before us. If you'd please step to the center podium and provide us with your name and address. Uh, and also please stay close to the microphone uh so that we can have your voice on the record. Um, and please provide us with your name and address uh when you come. Uh the first item on the agenda is um item four. It's an easement vacation number 2023.

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