DRAFT AS OF 12-05-2011
WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
December 1, 2011 7:00 p.m.
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“all Commission members receive staff reports approximately one week prior to the meeting”
MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Gary Lambrecht, Chairman Barb Brazelton, Admin. Asst.(staff)
Matt Mathiesen, Vice-Chairman
Dale Albracht
Steve Neuverth
Wes Petznick
Terry Rasmussen
Lyle Schjodt
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COMMISSION ACTION
Chairman Lambrecht called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
At time of roll call, all members were present.
With regard to the November 3, 2011 minutes, the following action was taken:
MOTION: Neuverth
I move the November 3, 2011 minutes be approved as presented.
SECOND: Mathiesen
VOTE: Aye – Lambrecht, Mathiesen, Albracht, Neuverth, Petznick, Schjodt and Rasmussen
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
With regard to the agenda, the following action was taken:
MOTION: Rasmussen
I move the agenda be approved as presented.
SECOND: Schjodt
VOTE: Aye – Mathiesen, Albracht, Neuverth, Schjodt, Petznick, Rasmussen and Lambrecht
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Lambrecht welcomed everyone and stated this meeting will be conducted in accordance
with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act and a copy of that Act is posted in the room; and noted that
copies of material the Commission has is also available in the hallway.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
1. Lee Bigelow
Request for a Conditional Use Permit to temporarily allow two single-family residences on Tax Lot 1,
Section 36-Township 20 North-Range 10 East of the Sixth P.M. (address: 19812 County Road 21)
Chairman Lambrecht recognized the staff report. Applicant Lee Bigelow presented the request
noting that once he is living in the proposed new house, the old existing residence will be torn down.
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public. Chairman
Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Petznick
I move the Conditional Use Permit request of Les Bigelow to temporarily allow two single-family
residences on Tax Lot 1, Section 36-Township 20 North-Range 10 East of the Sixth P.M.
(address: 19812 County Road 21) be approved with a review in one year for a status report.
SECOND: Albracht
VOTE: Aye – Albracht, Neuverth, Schjodt, Petznick, Rasmussen, Lambrecht and Mathiesen
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
LOT SPLIT
2. Lot Split request of Chad and Kori Grosse-Rhode & Ward and Melisa Ruge
To create a 3.321-acre tract from Tax Lot 93 in Section 30-Township 17 North-Range 13 East of the
Sixth P.M. (address: 2061 US Highway 75)
Chairman Lambrecht recognized the staff report.
Applicant, Chad Grosse-Rhode, presented the request noting that they would like to sell the house and
outbuildings and keep the rest of the property.
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public. Chairman
Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Mathiesen
I move the Lot Split request to create a 3.321-acre tract from Tax Lot 93, Section 30-Township
17 North-Range 13 East of the Sixth P.M. (address: 2061 US Highway 75) be approved as presented
SECOND: Schjodt
VOTE: Aye – Petznick, Lambrecht, Albracht, Schjodt, Neuverth, Rasmussen and Mathiesen
Nay – None MOTION CARRIED
REZONING
3. Rezoning request of Chad and Kori Grosse-Rhode & Ward and Melisa Ruge
From A-1 Agriculture Primary to A-LSR Agriculture – Lot Split Residential, of a proposed 3.321-
acre tract from Tax Lot 93, Section 30-Township 17 North-Range 13 East of the Sixth P.M. (address:
2061 US Highway 75)
Chairman Lambrecht recognized the staff report.
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public. Chairman
Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Petznick
I move the Rezoning request of Chad and Kori Grosse-Rhode & Ward and Melisa Ruge from
A-1 Agriculture Primary to A-LSR Agriculture – Lot Split Residential, of a proposed
3.321-acre tract from Tax Lot 93, Section 30-Township 17 North-Range 13 East of the Sixth
P.M. (address: 2061 US Highway 75) be approved as presented.
SECOND: Rasmussen
VOTE: Aye – Petznick, Lambrecht, Albracht, Schjodt, Rasmussen, Neuverth and Mathiesen
Nay – None MOTION CARRIED
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REPORTS FROM STAFF
1. County Supervisor actions on November Commission recommendations:
Administrative Assistant Brazelton reported:
*Hagerbaumer lot split and rezoning - concurred with Commission recommendations
*Hoier lot split & rezoning - concurred with Commission recommendations
*all-Conditional Use Permit reviews - concurred with Commission recommendations
ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
OLD BUSINESS
1. December 2011 Conditional Use Permit reviews:
File: 90-07
Applicant: OPPD
Purpose: Microwave towers
Address \ Legal: 9002 County Road P37
9750 Power Lane
Recommendation: Approve, review in 20 years
File: 09-05
Applicant: Shaner
Purpose: trailer for farm hand
Address \ Legal: 4289 Sands Lane
Recommendation: Approve, review in 1 year
MOTION: Mathiesen
I move Conditional Use Permit review # 90-07 be approved with a review in 20 years and Conditonal Use Permit review # 09-05 be approved with a review in one year.
SECOND: Rasmussen
VOTE: Aye – Rasmussen, Lambrecht, Schjodt, Mathiesen, Albracht, Neuverth and Petznick
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
None
ITEMS FROM THE MEMBERSHIP
None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
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Gary Lambrecht, Chairman
DRAFT AS OF 11-17-2011
WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
November 3, 2011 7:00 p.m.
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“all Commission members receive staff reports approximately one week prior to the meeting”
MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Gary Lambrecht, Chairman Doug Cook, Plng. Admin.
Matt Mathiesen, Vice-Chairman Barb Brazelton, Plng. Ass’t.
Dale Albracht
Wes Petznick
Terry Rasmussen
Lyle Schjodt
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COMMISSION ACTION
Chairman Lambrecht called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
At time of roll call, member Neuverth was absent.
With regard to the August 4, 2011 minutes, the following action was taken:
MOTION: Petznick
I move the August 4, 2011 minutes be approved as presented.
SECOND: Mathiesen
VOTE: Aye – Albracht, Petznick, Schjodt, Lambrecht, Mathiesen and Rasmussen
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
With regard to the agenda, the following action was taken:
MOTION: Rasmussen
I move the agenda be approved as presented.
SECOND: Schjodt
VOTE: Aye – Petznick, Schjodt, Lambrecht, Mathiesen, Rasmussen and Albracht
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Lambrecht welcomed everyone and stated this meeting will be conducted in
accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act and a copy of that Act is posted in the
room; and noted that copies of material the Commission has is also available in the hallway.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
LOT SPLIT
1. Loren Hagerbaumer
Request to create a 6.84-acre tract from Tax Lot 5, Section 20-Township 19 North-Range 9 East
of the Sixth P.M. (address: 15779 County Road 3)
Chairman Lambrecht recognized the staff report. Loren Hagerbaumer explained that the farm ground
will be deeded to his children and the home site and approximately 7 acres will be sold off in the future.
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public. Chairman
Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Mathiesen
I move the Lot Split request of Loren Hagerbaumer to create a 6.84-acre tract
from Tax Lot 5, Section 20-Township 19 North-Range 9 East of the Sixth P.M.
(address: 15779 County Road 3) be approved as presented.
SECOND: Albracht
VOTE: Aye – Schjodt, Lambrecht, Rasmussen, Mathiesen, Albracht and Petznick
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
REZONING
2. Loren Hagerbaumer
Request from A-1 Agriculture Primary to A-LSR Agriculture-Lot Split Residential, of a proposed
6.84-acre tract from Tax Lot 5, Section 20-Township 19 North-Range 9 East of the Sixth P.M.
(address: 15779 County Road 3)
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public. Chairman
Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Petznick
I move the Rezoning request of Loren Hagerbaumer from A-1 Agriculture
Primary to A-LSR Agriculture-Lot Split Residential, of a proposed 6.84-acre tract
from Tax Lot 5, Section 20-Township 19 North-Range 9 East of the Sixth P.M.
(address: 15779 County Road 3) be approved as presented.
SECOND: Rasmussen
VOTE: Aye – Lambrecht, Rasmussen, Mathiesen, Albracht, Petznick and Schjodt
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
LOT SPLIT
3. Jeff P. Hoier, owner, doing business as Hoier Brothers and Marjorie S. Hoier, owner
Request to create a 3.67-acre tract from the NW1/4 SE1/4, Section 7-Township 19 North-
Range 11 East of the Sixth P.M. (address: 17389 County Road 25)
Chairman Lambrecht recognized the staff report. Marj Hoier explained they are selling off the building
site with the exception of the grain bins. The building site is being sold to the current renter.
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public. Chairman
Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Mathiesen
I move the Lot Split request of Jeff P. Hoier, owner, doing business as Hoier
Brothers and Marjorie S. Hoier, owner to create a 3.67-acre tract from the NW1/4
SE1/4, Section 7-Township 19 North-Range 11 East of the Sixth P.M. (address:
17389 County Road 25) be approved as presented.
SECOND: Petznick
VOTE: Aye – Rasmussen, Mathiesen, Albracht, Petznick, Schjodt and Lambrecht
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
REZONING
4. Jeff P. Hoier, owner, doing business as Hoier Brothers and Marjorie S. Hoier, owner
Request from A-1 Agriculture Primary to A-LSR Agriculture-Lot Split Residential, of a proposed 3.67-acre
tract from the NW1/4 SE1/4, Section 7-Township 19 North-Range 11 East of the Sixth P.M. (address: 17389
County Road 25)
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public. Chairman
Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Schjodt
I move the Rezoning request of Jeff P. Hoier, owner, doing business as Hoier
Brothers and Marjorie S. Hoier, owner from A-1 Agriculture Primary to A-LSR
Agriculture-Lot Split Residential, of a proposed 3.67-acre tract from the NW1/4
SE1/4, Section 7-Township 19 North-Range 11 East of the Sixth P.M. (address:
17389 County Road 25) be approved as presented.
SECOND: Rasmussen
VOTE: Aye – Mathiesen, Albracht, Petznick, Schjodt, Lambrecht and Rasmussen
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
WASHINGTON COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS TEXT AMENDMENT
5. Washington County
Washington County Zoning Regulations text amendment, to create a Section 7.19 titled Commercial Wind
Turbines \ Wind Farms
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public. Chairman
Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
Cook explained that this matter is being discussed by the Subcommittee of Six immediately after this
meeting. Due to members Lambrecht and Mathiesen being unavailable for the Subcommittee meeting,
members Rasmussen and Petznick volunteered to attend.
MOTION: Mathiesen
I move the Washington County Zoning Regulations Text Amendment
to create a Section 7.19 titled Commercial Wind Turbines \ Wind Farms be
referred to the Subcommittee of Six.
SECOND: Albracht
VOTE: Aye – Albracht, Petznick, Schjodt, Lambrecht, Rasmussen and Mathiesen
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
REPORTS FROM STAFF
1. County Supervisor actions on August Commission recommendations:
Planning Administrator Cook reported:
* Tonjes lot split & rezoning – concurred with Commission recommendations
* Arp lot split & rezoning – concurred with Commission recommendations
* US Cellular conditional use permit – concurred with Commission recommendation
ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
OLD BUSINESS
1. September, October, November 2011 Conditional Use Permit reviews:
Gordon Andersen, Omaha sludge coordinator, stated the City of Omaha wishes to keep all the sludge
sites active.
MOTION: Petznick
I move the Conditional Use Permit reviews for sludge application permits for
Gerald Hoegermeyer (00-08), Paul Ruwe (97-05), Ruwe’s (93-27), Ruwe’s (91-
08), R. Wilkins & Sons (86-02), R. Wilkins & Sons (92-18), and 3C’s % Terry
Cameron (89-05) be approved with the conditions that all County requirements
be followed and a review in 1 year.
SECOND: Schjodt
VOTE: Aye – Petznick, Schjodt, Lambrecht, Rasmussen, Mathiesen and Albracht
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
Cook reported that in a phone conversation with Lon Lesher of Chamness Technology, the corn milling
biosolid sites up for review can be revoked.
MOTION: Schjodt
I move the Conditional Use Permit reviews for corn milling biosolid application
permits for Laughlin\Smith (05-11) and Clark Volk (04-07) be revoked per
Chamness Technology approval.
SECOND: Mathiesen
VOTE: Aye – Schjodt, Lambrecht, Rasmussen, Mathiesen, Albracht and Petznick
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
Cook reported that Mike Quinn’s new single-family residence is 90% complete and therefore the
conditional use permit for an “accessory building before a house in a subdivision” is no longer necessary.
MOTION: Mathiesen
I move the Conditional Use Permit review for Mike Quinn (09-07) be revoked as it
is no longer necessary.
SECOND: Petznick
VOTE: Aye – Lambrecht, Rasmussen, Mathiesen, Albracht, Petznick and Schjodt
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
Cook requested that, due to the flooding impact on the Lemley’s, Gibreal Farms and DeSoto Park Estates
mobile home parks \ cabin areas, that these conditional use permit reviews be approved with a review in
6 months.
MOTION: Petznick
I move the Conditional Use Permit reviews for Lemley’s (91-05), Gibreal Farms
(93-20) and DeSoto Park Estates (91-10) be approved with a review in 6 months.
SECOND: Albracht
VOTE: Aye – Rasmussen, Mathiesen, Albracht, Petznick, Schjodt and Lambrecht
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
None
ITEMS FROM THE MEMBERSHIP
None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
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Gary Lambrecht, Chairman
DRAFT AS OF 08-17-2011
WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
August 4, 2011 7:00 p.m.
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“all Commission members receive staff reports approximately one week prior to the meeting”
MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Gary Lambrecht, Chairman Doug Cook, Plng. Admin. (staff)
Matt Mathiesen, Vice-Chairman
Dale Albracht
Steve Neuverth
Wes Petznick
Terry Rasmussen
Lyle Schjodt
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COMMISSION ACTION
Chairman Lambrecht called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
At time of roll call, all members were present.
With regard to the July 7, 2011 minutes, the following action was taken:
MOTION: Mathiesen
I move the July 7, 2011 minutes be approved as presented.
SECOND: Rasmussen
VOTE: Aye – Mathiesen, Albracht, Neuverth, Petznick, Schjodt, Lambrecht and
Rasmussen
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
With regard to the agenda, the following action was taken:
MOTION: Neuverth
I move the agenda be approved as presented.
SECOND: Petznick
VOTE: Aye – Albracht, Neuverth, Petznick, Schjodt, Lambrecht, Rasmussen and
Mathiesen
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Lambrecht welcomed everyone and stated this meeting will be conducted in
accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act and a copy of that Act is posted in the room;
and noted that copies of material the Commission has is also available in the hallway.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
LOT SPLIT
1. Jean Tonjes, personal representative of the Elvin H. Beerman Estate, and Vernon
Brandert
Request to create a 3.72-acre tract from the NW1/4 SW1/4, Section 2-Township 19 North-
Range 9 East of the Sixth P.M. (address: 18414 County Road 7)
Chairman Lambrecht recognized the staff report. Ken Tonjes presented the request noting that
this will allow them to sell off the homestead from the farm ground. He noted there will be an
easement for access.
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public.
Chairman Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Mathiesen
I move the Lot Split request of Jean Tonjes, personal representative of the Elvin
H. Beerman Estate, and Vernon Brandert to create a 3.72-acre tract from the
NW1/4 SW1/4, Section 2-Township 19 North-Range 9 East of the Sixth P.M.
(address: 18414 County Road 7) be approved as presented.
SECOND: Schjodt
VOTE: Aye – Neuverth, Petznick, Schjodt, Lambrecht, Rasmussen, Mathiesen and
Albracht
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
REZONING
2. Jean Tonjes, personal representative of the Elvin H. Beerman Estate, and Vernon
Brandert
Request from A-1 Agriculture Primary to A-LSR Agriculture-Lot Split Residential, of a proposed
3.72-acre tract from the NW1/4 SW1/4, Section 2-Township 19 North-Range 9 East of the Sixth
P.M. (address: 18414 County Road 7)
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public.
Chairman Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Petznick
I move the Rezoning request of Jean Tonjes, personal representative of the Elvin
H. Beerman Estate, and Vernon Brandert from A-1 Agriculture Primary to A-LSR
Agriculture-Lot Split Residential, of a proposed 3.72-acre tract from the NW1/4
SW1/4, Section 2-Township 19 North-Range 9 East of the Sixth P.M. (address:
18414 County Road 7) be approved as presented.
SECOND: Albracht
VOTE: Aye – Petznick, Schjodt, Lambrecht, Rasmussen, Mathiesen, Albracht and
Neuverth
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
LOT SPLIT
3. Allan D. and Susan Arp
Request to create a 3.01-acre tract from the SE1/4 SW1/4, Section 18-Township 17 North-
Range 11 East of the Sixth P.M. (address: 16512 County Road 36)
Chairman Lambrecht recognized the staff report. Allan Arp presented the request noting that
this will allow him to sell the homestead to his son. He also noted this was Allan’s dad’s
homestead. He stated there will be an easement for access to the farm property.
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public.
Chairman Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Petznick
I move the Lot Split request of Allan D. and Susan Arp to create a 3.01-acre tract
from the SE1/4 SW1/4, Section 18-Township 17 North-Range 11 East of the
Sixth P.M. (address: 16512 County Road 36) be approved as presented.
SECOND: Rasmussen
VOTE: Aye – Schjodt, Lambrecht, Rasmussen, Mathiesen, Albracht, Neuverth and
Petznick
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
REZONING
4. Allan D. and Susan Arp
Request from A-1 Agriculture Primary to A-LSR Agriculture-Lot Split Residential, of a proposed
3.01-acre tract from the SE1/4 SW1/4, Section 18-Township 17 North-Range 11 East of the
Sixth P.M. (address: 16512 County Road 36)
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public.
Chairman Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Schjodt
I move the Rezoning request of Allan D. and Susan Arp from A-1 Agriculture
Primary to A-LSR Agriculture-Lot Split Residential, of a proposed 3.01-acre tract
from the SE1/4 SW1/4, Section 18-Township 17 North-Range 11 East of the
Sixth P.M. (address: 16512 County Road 36) be approved as presented.
SECOND: Neuverth
VOTE: Aye – Lambrecht, Rasmussen, Mathiesen, Albracht, Neuverth, Petznick and
Schjodt
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
5. US Cellular % Jenni Kellis of Site Acquisition Solutions
Request to allow a 190-foot tall self support communication tower and associated equipment
shelter buildings in the W1/2 SW1/4, Section 5-Township 19 North-Range 11 East of the Sixth
P.M. (general location: north side of County Road 8 west of US Highway 75)
Jenni Kellis and Pat Armstrong (US Cellular RF Engineer) explained the request noting the
following:
* this is a 190 foot tall self support tower
* the 190 foot height is the best height for US Cellular
* the tower will be unlighted (anything over 200’ requires lighting)
* the tower meets the County’s zoning setbacks
* this towers’ service connects to the Dana College Old Main tower to the south; Tekamah water
tower to the north; Hooper tower to the west and no additional coverage is needed along
the interstate to the east
* this new tower is structurally sound to hold up to 3 additional carriers
* the nearby KBLR tower is too short for US Cellular to use for adequate coverage
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public.
Chairman Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Mathiesen
I move the Conditional Use Permit request of US Cellular % Jenni Kellis of Site
Acquisition Solutions to allow a 190-foot tall self support communication tower
and associated equipment shelter buildings in the W1/2 SW1/4, Section 5-
Township 19 North-Range 11 East of the Sixth P.M. (general location: north side
of County Road 8 west of US Highway 75) be approved with the following
conditions: (1) a certification shall be provided to the County Planning
Department by an engineer stating the tower to be structurally sound and in
conformance with the requirements of the Building Code and all other State \
Federal Codes; and (2) a review in April 2020 (almost 10 years – same as review
for the ATT tower on Highway 133).
SECOND: Rasmussen
VOTE: Aye – Rasmussen, Mathiesen, Albracht, Neuverth, Petznick, Schjodt and
Lambrecht
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (continued from July 2011 meeting)
6. Carl Brady
Conditional Use Permit request to allow a distillery on Tax Lot 17, Section 34-Township 18
North-Range 9 East of the Sixth P.M. (address: 7233 County Road 5)
MOTION: Schjodt
I move the Conditional Use Permit request of Carl Brady to allow a distillery on
Tax Lot 17, Section 34-Township 18 North-Range 9 East of the Sixth P.M.
(address: 7233 County Road 5) be tabled indefinitely.
SECOND: Petznick
VOTE: Aye – Mathiesen, Albracht, Neuverth, Petznick, Schjodt, Lambrecht and
Rasmussen
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
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REPORTS FROM STAFF
1. County Supervisor actions on July Commission recommendations:
Planning Administrator Cook reported:
* Groves & Bledsoe CUP’s: concurred with Commission
* Shaner, Hammon & Wilkins CUP reviews: concurred with Commission
ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
OLD BUSINESS
1. July, August 2011 Conditional Use Permit review:
File: 09-05
Applicant: Shaner
Purpose: trailer for farm hand
Address \ Legal: 4289 Sands Lane
Recommendation: approve, 3 month review
MOTION: Mathiesen
I move Conditional Use Permit Review # 09-05 be approved with a review in
October, 2011.
SECOND: Neuverth
VOTE: Aye – Albracht, Neuverth, Petznick, Schjodt, Lambrecht, Rasmussen and
Mathiesen
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
None
ITEMS FROM THE MEMBERSHIP
None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
___________________________
Gary Lambrecht, Chairman
DRAFT AS OF 07-21-2011
WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
July 7, 2011 7:00 p.m.
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“all Commission members receive staff reports approximately one week prior to the meeting”
MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Gary Lambrecht, Chairman Doug Cook, Plng. Admin. (staff)
Matt Mathiesen, Vice-Chairman
Dale Albracht
Steve Neuverth
Wes Petznick
Terry Rasmussen
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COMMISSION ACTION
Chairman Lambrecht called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
At time of roll call, member Schjodt was absent. Cook noted that Schjodt had called-in to say
he was not able to be at the meeting.
With regard to the June 2, 2011 minutes, the following action was taken:
MOTION: Mathiesen
I move the June 2, 2011 minutes be approved as presented.
SECOND: Neuverth
VOTE: Aye – Lambrecht, Mathiesen, Albracht, Neuverth, Petznick and Rasmussen
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
With regard to the agenda, the following action was taken:
MOTION: Petznick
I move the agenda be approved as presented.
SECOND: Rasmussen
VOTE: Aye – Mathiesen, Albracht, Neuverth, Petznick, Rasmussen and Lambrecht
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Lambrecht welcomed everyone and stated this meeting will be conducted in
accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act and a copy of that Act is posted in the room;
and noted that copies of material the Commission has is also available in the hallway.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
1. Walter and Taraisa Groves
Request for a Conditional Use Permit to temporarily allow two single-family residences on Tax
Lot 127, Section 28-Township 18 North-Range 12 East of the Sixth P.M. (address: 8802 County
Road 41)
Chairman Lambrecht recognized the staff report. Applicant Butch Groves presented the request
noting that once they are living in the proposed new house, the old existing residence will be
torn down.
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public.
Chairman Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Mathiesen
I move the Conditional Use Permit request of Walter and Taraisa Groves to
temporarily allow two single-family residences on Tax Lot 127, Section 28-
Township 18 North-Range 12 East of the Sixth P.M. (address: 8802 County
Road 41) be approved with a review in one year for a status report.
SECOND: Neuverth
VOTE: Aye – Albracht, Neuverth, Petznick, Rasmussen, Lambrecht and Mathiesen
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
2. Jeff and Maria Bledsoe
Request for revision to an existing Conditional Use Permit, to allow for a double-sided sign for
an existing on-site business, on Tax Lot 27, Section 24-Township 17 North-Range 11 East of
the Sixth P.M. (address: 3935 State Highway 133)
Chairman Lambrecht recognized the staff report. Applicant Jeff Bledsoe explained the request
noting that he does not want to run an electrical line out to the sign and that is why the sign is
lighted with solar lights.
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public.
Chairman Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Petznick
I move the Conditional Use Permit request of Jeff and Maria Bledsoe for
a revision to an existing Conditional Use Permit, to allow for a double-sided sign
for an existing on-site business, on Tax Lot 27, Section 24-Township 17 North-
Range 11 East of the Sixth P.M. (address: 3935 State Highway 133) be
approved with the conditions that the existing Conditional Use Permit (file # 08-
02) be revised to allow a double-sided business sign (5’ x 10’ each side)
perpendicular to Highway 133 and that 2 solar lights are allowed per side.
SECOND: Albracht
VOTE: Aye – Neuverth, Petznick, Rasmussen, Lambrecht, Mathiesen and Albracht
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
3. Carl Brady
Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a distillery on Tax Lot 17, Section 34-Township
18 North-Range 9 East of the Sixth P.M. (address: 7233 County Road 5)
The Planning Administrator explained that since the County Supervisors had continued action
on the zoning amendment regarding distilleries, action cannot be taken on this item at this time.
MOTION: Mathiesen
I move the Conditional Use Permit request of Carl Brady to allow a distillery on
Tax Lot 17, Section 34-Township 18 North-Range 9 East of the Sixth P.M.
(address: 7233 County Road 5) be continued to the August 2011 meeting.
SECOND: Rasmussen
VOTE: Aye – Petznick, Rasmussen, Lambrecht, Mathiesen, Albracht and Neuverth
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
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REPORTS FROM STAFF
1. County Supervisor actions on June Commission recommendations:
Planning Administrator Cook reported:
* Zoning Regulation revision, distillery as a CUP in A-1 District: continued, referred to
Subcommittee of Six
* Zoning Regulation revision, definition of distillery: continued, referred to Subcommittee of Six
* CUP reviews: continued to July 2011
ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
OLD BUSINESS
1. June, July 2011 Conditional Use Permit reviews:
File: 09-05
Applicant: Shaner
Purpose: trailer for farm hand
Address \ Legal: 42889 Sands Lane
Recommendation: continue
MOTION: Neuverth
I move Conditional Use Permit Review # 09-05 be continued to the August 2011
meeting.
SECOND: Rasmussen
VOTE: Aye – Rasmussen, Lambrecht, Mathiesen, Albracht, Neuverth and Petznick
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
File: 10-01
Applicant: Hammon
Purpose: 2 houses temporarily
Address \ Legal: 1691 State Highway 133
Recommendation: approve, review in January 2012
MOTION: Petznick
I move Conditional Use Permit Review # 10-01 be approved with a review in
January 2012
SECOND: Mathiesen
VOTE: Aye – Lambrecht, Mathiesen, Albracht, Neuverth, Petznick and Rasmussen
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
File: 02-05
Applicant: Wilkins
Purpose: sludge
Address \ Legal: SW NW 19-18-11
Recommendation: approve, review in July 2012
MOTION: Rasmussen
I move Conditional Use Permit Review # 02-05 be approved with a review in
July 2012.
SECOND: Mathiesen
VOTE: Aye – Mathiesen, Albracht, Neuverth, Petznick, Rasmussen and Lambrecht
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
None
ITEMS FROM THE MEMBERSHIP
None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
___________________________
Gary Lambrecht, Chairman
WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
June 2, 2011 7:00 p.m.
Supervisors Room, County Courthouse, 1555 Colfax Street, Blair, Nebraska
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“All Commission members receive staff reports approximately one week prior to the meeting”
MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Gary Lambrecht, Chairman Doug Cook, Plng. Admin. (staff)
Dale Albracht
Matt Mathiesen, Vice-Chairman
Wes Petznick
Terry Rasmussen
Lyle Schjodt
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COMMISSION ACTION:
Vice-Chairman Mathiesen called the meeting to order at 7:23 p.m.
At time of roll call, members Lambrecht and Neuverth were absent.
With regard to the May 5, 2011 minutes, the following action was taken:
MOTION: Schjodt
I move the May 5, 2011 minutes be approved as presented.
SECOND: Albracht
VOTE: Aye – Mathiesen, Petznick, Schjodt, Albracht and Rasmussen
Nay - none MOTION CARRIED
With regard to the agenda, the following action was taken:
MOTION: Rasmussen
I move the agenda be approved as presented.
SECOND: Petznick
VOTE: Aye - Petznick, Schjodt, Albracht, Rasmussen and Mathiesen
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
Vice-Chairman Mathiesen welcomed everyone and stated this meeting will be conducted in accordance with
the Nebraska Open Meetings Act and a copy of that Act is posted in the room; and noted that copies of
material the Commission has is also available in the hallway.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
WASHINGTON COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS TEXT AMENDMENT
1. Washington County
Washington County Zoning Regulations text amendment, Article 5 Districts, Section 5.03: A-1 Agricultural –
Primary District, subsection 5.03.03 Conditional Uses; add the following: Distillery; and also amend the
Washington County Land Use Matrix to show a distillery as a conditional use in the A-1 Zoning District.
Chairman Lambrecht arrived at this time.
Planning Administrator Cook explained the request noting this is for a proposed text change to the Zoning
Regulations, not any specific site for a distillery.
Carl Brady requested permission to address the Commission regarding zoning regulations about distilleries.
Mr. Brady then distributed to the members a 20-page bound document describing his proposal, relevant
research, and answers to potential issues \ questions the Commission may have. He then inquired as to why
a distillery would not be considered an ethanol plant; and ethanol plants are allowed as a conditional use in
the A-1 District. The Commission related that a “common interpretation“ of the words ethanol plant would
not include a distillery. He continued that the product of a distillery is from an agricultural product. He
reported there are two distillers in the State: Solas in Omaha and Coopers Chase in West Point.
Vice-Chairman Mathiesen opened the public hearing. Carl Brady explained that a Class V license does not
allow retail sales; sales must be made through a Nebraska licensed wholesaler; and has no limit on what, or
the amount of, what can be produced (brandy, vodka, gin, rum, etc.) A Class Z license is limited to 10,000
gallons of production, and allows retail sales. He noted that the County can limit the amount of spirits
produced through a conditional use permit.
Vice-Chairman Mathiesen closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Schjodt
I move the Washington County Zoning Regulations, Article 5 Districts, Section 5.03: A-1
Agricultural – Primary District, subsection 5.03.03 Conditional Uses; be amended to add
the following: Distillery; and additionally the Washington County Land Use Matrix be
amended to show a distillery as a conditional use in the A-1 Zoning District.
SECOND: Lambrecht
VOTE: Aye – Lambrecht, Petznick, Schjodt, Albracht, Rasmussen and Mathiesen
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
WASHINGTON COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS TEXT AMENDMENT
2. Washington County
Washington County Zoning Regulations text amendment, Article 2: Construction and Definitions, Section
2.03 Definition of Terms, add a definition for Distillery.
Planning Administrator Cook explained the request.
Vice-Chairman Mathiesen opened the public hearing. C. Brady voiced no concerns with the proposed
definition. Vice-Chairman Mathiesen closed the public hearing.
After Commission discussion, the definition of distillery was changed to read as follows:
DISTILLERY shall mean a location where spirits, otherwise known as liquor, is made \ manufactured. A
distillery shall have no outside storage and have, or provide to the County before production begins, all
applicable State and \ or Federal approvals. The County may impose any conditions as deemed appropriate
(including, but not limited to, gallons of production, on-site retail sales, on or off site signage).
MOTION: Schjodt
I move the Washington County Zoning Regulations, Article 2: Construction and
Definitions, Section 2.03 Definition of Terms, be amended to add a definition for
distillery to read as follows: DISTILLERY shall mean a location where spirits,
otherwise known as liquor, is made \ manufactured. A distillery shall have no outside
storage and have, or provide to the County before production begins, all applicable State
and \ or Federal approvals. The County may impose any conditions as deemed
appropriate (including, but not limited to, gallons of production, on-site retail sales, on or
off site signage).
SECOND: Lambrecht
VOTE: Aye – Petznick, Schjodt, Albracht, Rasmussen, Mathiesen and Lambrecht
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
REPORTS FROM STAFF
The Planning administrator reported that the Supervisors’ concurred with the May 2011 Commission
recommendation (Dam’s farms CUP).
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ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC: NONE
OLD BUSINESS
1. June 2011 Conditional Use Permit reviews:
FILE # APPLICANT PURPOSE STAFF RECOMMENDATION
09-05 Neal Shaner, Trustee trailer for farm hand continue to July meeting
10-01 John & Clara Hammon 2 houses temporarily continue to July meeting
The Commission had no objection to continuing CUP’s 09-05 and 10-01 per the staff’s recommendation.
2. Discussion and possible action on Planning Commission By Laws:
Member Schjodt stated that ethical integrity is an important aspect of public service. When appointed as a
Planning Commission member there is an expectation that you will perform in a certain manner. He stated
that NACO’s Ethical Principles for County Officials should be added to the Commission’s proposed By
Laws.
Further action on the By Laws was continued until after the building code issue is resolved.
NEW BUSINESS: NONE
ITEMS FROM THE MEMBERSHIP: NONE
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
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Matt Mathiesen, Vice-Chairman
WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
May 5, 2010 7:00 p.m.
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“All Commission members receive staff reports approximately one week prior to the meeting”
MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT________
Matt Mathiesen, Vice-Chairman Doug Cook, Plng. Administrator
Dale Albracht Barb Brazelton, Plng. Ass’t.
Wes Petznick
Lyle Schjodt
Steve Neuverth
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COMMISSION ACTION
Vice Chairman Mathiesen called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
At time of roll call, members Lambrecht and Rasmussen were absent.
With regard to the April 7, 2011 minutes, the following action was taken:
MOTION: Neuverth
I move the April 7, 2011 minutes be approved as presented.
SECOND: Albracht
VOTE: Aye – Schjodt, Mathiesen, Petznick, Neuverth and Albrecht
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
With regard to the agenda, the following action was taken:
MOTION: Schjodt
I move the agenda be approved as presented.
SECOND: Petznick
VOTE: Aye – Mathiesen, Neuverth, Petznick, Albrecht and Schjodt
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
Vice Chairman Mathiesen welcomed everyone and stated this meeting will be conducted in
accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act and a copy of that Act is posted in the room;
and noted that copies of material (staff reports) the Commission receives are also available
in the hallway
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
1. Conditional Use Permit request of Dam's Farms, Inc., % Dwight Dam
To allow for the application of processed sludge cake as a fertilizer substitute and soil
conditioner, such product processed and distributed by the City of Omaha Wastewater
Treatment System. The product will be applied on the S1/2 of Section 5-Township 19 North-
Range 9 East of the Sixth P.M. (general location: north side of County Road 8, between County
Road 3 and County Line Road)
Vice Chairman Mathiesen opened the public hearing.
Gordon Anderson, Omaha Sludge Coordinator, asked the Commission for a specific approval
(this is required in the County's regulations) for the storage of sludge within 1280' from an
existing residence, stating that the property owner has no issues with the placement of the
sludge.
Applicant Dam stated he would like to apply sludge on 45 acres in the middle of this property
and that the sludge will only be stored during the summer.
Vice Chairman Mathiesen closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Petznick
I move the Conditional Use Permit request of Dam's Farms % Dwight Dam to
allow for the application of processed sludge case as a fertilizer substitute and
soil conditioner, such product processed and distributed by the City of Omaha
Wastewater Treatment System be approved with the allowance for the sludge to
be placed within 1280' of an existing residence and with a review in one year.
The product will be applied on the S1/2 of Section 5-Township 19 North-Range
9 East of the Sixth P.M. (general location: north side of County Road 8, between
County Road 3 and County Line Road)
SECOND: Schjodt
VOTE: Aye – Albrecht, Petznick, Neuverth, Schjodt, and Mathiesen
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
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REPORTS FROM STAFF
Cook reported on the County Supervisor actions on the April Commission recommendations.
ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion was held pertaining to the Planning Commission By-Laws. No action was taken and
this item will be on next month's agenda.
ITEMS FROM THE MEMBERSHIP
None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
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Matt Mathiesen, Vice Chairman
WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
April 7, 2011 7:00 p.m.
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“All Commission members receive staff reports approximately one week prior to the meeting”
MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT________
Gary Lambrecht, Chairman Doug Cook, Plng. Admin.
Matt Mathiesen, Vice-Chairman Barb Brazelton, Plng. Ass’t.
Dale Albracht Kris Robinson, Bldg. Insp.
Steve Neuverth
Terry Rasmussen
Lyle Schjodt
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COMMISSION ACTION
Chairman Lambrecht called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
At time of roll call, member Petznick was absent.
With regard to the March 3, 2011 minutes, the following action was taken:
MOTION: Mathiesen
I move the March 3, 2011 minutes be approved as presented.
SECOND: Rasmussen
VOTE: Aye - Lambrecht, Mathiesen, Schjodt, Rasmussen, Neuverth and Albracht
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
With regard to the agenda, the following action was taken:
MOTION: Schjodt
I move the agenda be approved as presented.
SECOND: Neuverth
VOTE: Aye – Mathiesen, Schjodt, Rasmussen, Neuverth, Albracht and Lambrecht
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Lambrecht welcomed everyone and stated this meeting will be conducted in accordance
with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act and a copy of that Act is posted in the room; and noted that
copies of material (staff reports) the Commission receives are also available in the hallway.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
1. Conditional Use Permit request of Constructors, Inc. % Gregg Leber, project manager
To allow a temporary asphalt batch plant with contractors office trailer, storage trailers and control trailer
on Tax Lot 21 in Section 16 and Tax lot 15 in Section 17-Township 19 North-Range 11 East of the Sixth
P.M. (general location: west side of US Highway 75, 1/8 mile north of the US Highway 75 \ County Road
P10 intersection)
Chairman Lambrecht recognized the staff report.
Greg Leber, representing Constructors, Inc. presented the request noting:
* the machinery would be on site approximately mid-June and only for a couple months
* this is for a paving project on Highway 75 between Blair and Herman
* there will be semi-trucks in and out
* the existing drive into the property will be improved plus they may add a second temporary
drive to form a loop
* the State requires a storm water permit for erosion control and they will be utilizing berms or
silt fences
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public. Chairman
Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Schjodt
I move the Conditional Use Permit for Constructors, Inc. % Gregg Leber,
project manager, to allow a temporary asphalt batch plant with contractors’ office
trailer, storage trailers and control trailer on Tax Lot 21 in Section 16 and Tax Lot
15 in Section 17-Township 19 North-Range 11 East of the Sixth P.M. (general
location: west side of US Highway 75, 1/8 mile north of the US Highway 75 \
County Road P10 intersection) be approved with a review in one year.
SECOND: Rasmussen
VOTE: Aye - Albracht, Mathiesen, Lambrecht, Schjodt, Rasmussen and Neuverth
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
2. Conditional Use Permit request of Scott Wehrmann
To allow for the application of corn milling biosolids on the N1/2 NW1/4 and N1/2 NE1/4 in Section 24 and
the SE1/4 SW1/4 in Section 13-Township 19 North-Range 10 East of the Sixth P.M. (general location: east
side of County Road 21, ľ mile north of the County Road 21 \ County Road 14 intersection)
Chairman Lambrecht recognized the staff report.
Scott Wehrmann, applicant, stated he would like to add some fertilizer and soil conditioner on this property.
He said the ground will remain as pasture.
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public. Chairman
Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Rasmussen
I move the Conditional Use Permit for Scott Wehrmann to allow for the
application of corn milling biosolids on the N1/2 NW1/4 and N1/2 NE1/4 in
Section 24 and the SE1/4 SW1/4 in Section 13-Township 19 North-Range 10
East of the Sixth P.M. (general location: east side of County Road 21, ľ mile
north of the County Road 21 \ County Road 14 intersection) be approved with the
conditions that all requirements of the County be continually met and a review in
one year.
SECOND: Albracht
VOTE: Aye - Lambrecht, Schjodt, Rasmussen, Neuverth, Mathiesen and Albracht
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
WASHINGTON COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS TEXT AMENDMENT
3. Washington County
Washington County Subdivision Regulations text amendment to create a Section 2.06 Subdivision; Procedure:
Lot Merger
Chairman Lambrecht recognized the staff report.
Planning Administrator Cook explained the request noting that the County Attorney, County Surveyor and
Subcommittee of Six have all reviewed this amendment.
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public. Chairman
Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Schjodt
I move the Washington County Subdivision Regulations text amendment
to create a Section 2.06 Subdivision; Procedure: Lot Merger be approved as
presented.
SECOND: Neuverth
VOTE: Aye - Schjodt, Rasmussen, Neuverth, Albracht, Mathiesen and Lambrecht
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
WASHINGTON COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS TEXT AMENDMENT
4. Washington County
Washington County Zoning Regulations text amendment to Section 7.01 Radio, Television and Wireless Communication
Towers and Facilities, subsections 7.01.02 Intent, 7.01.03 Definitions, 7.01.04 Development of Towers, 7.01.05 Setbacks,
7.01.06 Structural Requirements, 7.01.07 Separation or buffer requirements, 7.01.08 Method of Determining Tower Height,
7.01.09 Illumination and Security Fences, 7.01.12 Stealth Design, 7.01.03 Telecommunications Facilities on Antenna
Support Structures, 7.01.14 Modification of Towers, 7.01.15 Certification and Inspections, 7.01.16 Maintenance, 7.01.17
Criteria for Site Plan Development Modifications, 7.01.18 Abandonment, 7.01.19 Severability; and add a new subsection
called Bonding.
Chairman Lambrecht recognized the staff report.
Planning Administrator Cook briefly explained the request noting that the Subcommittee of Six has reviewed this
amendment.
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public. Chairman
Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Mathiesen
I move the Washington County Zoning Regulations text amendment
to Section 7.01 Radio, Television and Wireless Communication Towers and
Facilities, subsections 7.01.02 Intent, 7.01.03 Definitions, 7.01.04 Development
of Towers, 7.01.05 Setbacks, 7.01.06 Structural Requirements, 7.01.07
Separation or buffer requirements, 7.01.08 Method of Determining Tower Height,
7.01.09 Illumination and Security Fences, 7.01.12 Stealth Design, 7.01.03
Telecommunications Facilities on Antenna Support Structures, 7.01.14
Modification of Towers, 7.01.15 Certification and Inspections, 7.01.16
Maintenance, 7.01.17 Criteria for Site Plan Development Modifications, 7.01.18
Abandonment, 7.01.19 Severability; and add a new subsection called Bonding be
approved as presented.
SECOND: Schjodt
VOTE: Aye - Rasmussen, Neuverth, Albracht, Mathiesen, Lambrecht and Schjodt
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
5. Conditional Use Permit for ATT Wireless Mobility % Dan Dunne and Sam Mandolfo
To allow a 240-foot tall self support communication tower and associated equipment shelter buildings on Tax
Lot 4, Section 2-Township 17 North-Range 11 East of the Sixth P.M. (general location: east side of State
Highway 133 and south side of County Road 30)
Chairman Lambrecht recognized the staff report.
Sam Mandolfo, applicant, explained the request, noting the following:
* 24% of Nebraska householders do not have a land-line phone
* this proposed tower will improve ATT’s coverage along Highway 133
* this is a monopole tower
* all towers will now have generators in case the power goes out (currently only an 8 hour
battery back-up)
* the next closest ATT towers are in Blair and at the Highway 133 / Highway 36 intersection
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. Kris Robinson, Building Inspector, inquired about the
type of fuel used for the proposed new generators. Chairman Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Schjodt
I move the Conditional Use Permit for ATT Wireless Mobility % Dan Dunne and
Sam Mandolfo to allow a 240-foot tall self support communication tower and
associated equipment shelter buildings on Tax Lot 4, Section 2-Township 17
North-Range 11 East of the Sixth P.M. (general location: east side of State
Highway 133 and south side of County Road 30) be approved with the conditions
that: (1) a certification shall be provided to the County Planning Department by
an engineer stating the tower to be structurally sound and in conformance with
the requirements of the Building Code and all other State \ Federal Codes; (2)
that the $25,000 bond be provided to the County Planning Department prior to
the County Supervisors’ hearing on this request; and (3) a review in 10 years.
SECOND: Mathiesen
VOTE: Aye - Neuverth, Albracht, Mathiesen, Lambrecht, Schjodt and Rasmussen
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
WASHINGTON COUNTY BUILDING CODES
6. Washington County
Adopt the 2009 IBC (this covers everything - commercial & industrial - but 1 & 2 family dwellings).
(i)Specifically not adopted are Appendix's A, B, D, E, F, G, H, J & K (these are the same as what was not adopted
in the 2003 codes).
(ii) The following Appendix's will be adopted: Appendix C -Group U - Agricultural Buildings; Appendix I- Patio Covers
(this is the same as was adopted with the 2003 codes).
7. Washington County
Adopt the 2009 IRC (International Residential Code for One and Two-Family dwellings).
(i) Specifically not adapted Section R313 - Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems (page 62). This
entire Section, including all subsections is to be replaced with Section R317-Dwelling unit
separation from the International Residential Code, 2006 Edition.
(ii) Delete Part VIII electrical covering chapters 34 through 43 and Appendix's A, B, D, E, F, I, K,
L, M, N, O, P & Q (these are the same as what was not adopted in the 2003 codes).
(iii) The following Appendix's will be adopted: G - Swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs, H -patio
covers and J - Existing Buildings and Structures (these are the same as what was adopted in
the 2003 codes).
8. Washington County
Washington County Amendments to the 2009 IRC:
(i) Section R202 Definitions. Add the following definition (pg 19) sleeping room. Any room in
the house that is greater than 70 square feet, has a built-in closet space and typically could be
used as a bedroom. This does not include rooms used for cooking, eating, family living or
gathering and excludes bathrooms, toilet rooms, halls, storage, utility and workshop space and
all unconditional space (defined as unfinished area with no electrical, heat or air) space.
(ii) Page 48 Table R301.5 Minimum uniformly distributed live load. Change this table by deleting the number "30"
(live load for sleeping room) and replacing it with the number "40".
(iii) Section R314.3.1 - Smoke Detectors - Alteration, Repairs and Additions- add to exceptions
a number 3 – permits limited to the installation, alteration or repairs of electrical systems are
exempt from the requirements of this Section.
(iv) Section R315.2 Carbon Monoxide Alarms - Where required in existing dwellings, the following exceptions are added:
(1) Work involving the exterior surfaces of dwellings, or the addition or replacement of
windows and doors, or the addition of a porch or deck, are exempt from the
requirements of this Section.
(2) Permits limited to the installation, alteration or repairs of plumbing, mechanical or
electrical systems are exempt from the requirements of this Section.
9. Washington County
Adopt the 2009 IPC (International Plumbing Code)
10. Washington County
Adopt the 2009 IMC (International Mechanical Code)
11. Washington County
Adopt the 2009 IECC (International Energy Conservation Code)
12. Washington County
Adopt the 2008 NEC NFPA70 (National Electrical Code)and new electrical codes when adopted by the State.
Chairman Lambrecht recognized the staff report.
Kris Robinson explained the requests, noting the proposed changes to these national standards:
* 2009 IRC:
add definition of sleeping room
change live load table by deleting the number "30" (live load for sleeping room) and
replacing it with the number "40"
add to exception regarding smoke detectors limited to the installation, alteration or
repairs of electrical systems
add an exemption regarding Carbon Monoxide Alarms for work involving the exterior
surfaces of dwellings, or the addition or replacement of windows and doors, or
the addition of a porch or deck; and permits limited to the installation, alteration
or repairs of plumbing, mechanical or electrical systems
delete the requirement for residential automatic fire sprinkler systems
Robinson noted that these codes can be amended by the County at any time.
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There was one question from the public. Chairman
Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
Staff requested a June 1, 2011 effective date for these new codes so that contractors could be
Contacted.
Chairman Lambrecht motioned to adopt these codes and County amendments as presented. No second was
made.
Commission members expressed concern that they were hesitant to approve these codes without knowing the
changes that would result by their adoption.
MOTION: Schjodt
I move that the Planning Commission ask the County Supervisors if they are
willing to provide to the Planning Commission all the materials necessary to allow
for an in-depth review of all the code changes from the 2003 - 2009 Codes.
SECOND: Rasmussen
VOTE: Aye - Albracht, Mathiesen, Lambrecht, Schjodt, Rasmussen and Neuverth
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
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REPORTS FROM STAFF
The Chairman reported that the County Supervisors concurred with all the March Commission recommendations
(new and reviews).
ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
OLD BUSINESS
1. April 2011 Conditional Use Permit reviews:
FILE # APPLICANT PURPOSE ADDRESS RECOMMENDATION
09-02 Camp Fontanelle RV Park 9677 Co Rd 3 approve, 2 year review
Cook reported that this project is not yet complete, some electrical work needs to be done.
Additionally, no RV’s have yet been parked there. For this reason, he recommended a review in 2 years.
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public. Chairman
Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Mathiesen
I move the Camp Fontanelle Conditional Use Permit (#09-02), for an RV Park,
be extended for two years - to March, 2013.
SECOND: Neuverth
VOTE: Aye - Albracht, Mathiesen, Lambrecht, Schjodt, Rasmussen and Neuverth
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion and possible action on the JEO contract update for NPDES and plat review services
Cook presented the request noting this is for the establishment of a “pre-plat” meeting fee, costs of the
engineer to be paid by the applicant \ developer. Cook noted this has been presented to the Subcommittee
of Six.
MOTION: Mathiesen
I move the establishment of an estimated $375 Pre Platting Meeting Fee be
added to the schedule of Review Fees for Developments in Washington County.
SECOND: Schjodt
VOTE: Aye - Albracht, Mathiesen, Lambrecht, Schjodt, Rasmussen and Neuverth
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
ITEMS FROM THE MEMBERSHIP
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
___________________________
Gary Lambrecht, Chairman
WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
March 3, 2011 7:00 p.m.
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“All Commission members receive staff reports approximately one week prior to the meeting”
MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT________
Gary Lambrecht, Chairman Doug Cook, Plng. Admin.
Matt Mathiesen, Vice-Chairman Barb Brazelton, Plng. Ass’t.
Dale Albracht
Steve Neuverth
Wes Petznick
Terry Rasmussen
Lyle Schjodt
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COMMISSION ACTION
Chairman Lambrecht called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
At time of roll call, member Mathiesen was absent.
With regard to the February 10, 2011 minutes, the following action was taken:
MOTION: Schjodt
I move the February 10, 2011 minutes be approved as presented.
SECOND: Rasmussen
VOTE: Aye - Albracht, Lambrecht, Schjodt, Rasmussen, Neuverth and Petznick
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
With regard to the agenda, the following action was taken:
MOTION: Petznick
I move the agenda be approved as presented.
SECOND: Albracht
VOTE: Aye - Lambrecht, Schjodt, Rasmussen, Neuverth, Petznick and Albracht
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Lambrecht welcomed everyone and stated this meeting will be conducted in accordance
with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act and a copy of that Act is posted in the room; and noted that
copies of material (staff reports) the Commission receives are also available in the hallway.
Member Mathiesen arrived at this time.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
1. Conditional Use Permit for St. Paul Lutheran Church % Dalvin Scheer, Trustee
To allow a portable temporary classroom on Tax Lot 1, Section 26-Township 18 North-Range 9 East
of the Sixth P.M. (address: 8951 County Road 9)
Chairman Lambrecht recognized the staff report.
Wayne Royuk, representing the applicant as Chairman of the Building Committee, presented the request
noting the following: school has been in existence for 135 years; the school is certified by the State of
Nebraska and is accredited by the Missouri Synod; school serves 66 students at this time from pre-school
thru 7th grade; 17 pre-schoolers and 12 kindergartners currently enrolled; within the last year, 120 new
members have joined the congregation mostly young families with children.
He noted that because of this growth, therein lays the need for the proposed temporary classroom.
Royuk stated the proposed temporary classroom is a seven year old manufactured building 28’ x 60’, with
classrooms and ADA restrooms. The building will also allow for expansion to serve children thru the 8th
grade. This building is a short term fix until a permanent addition can be built onto the school. However,
he emphasized, there is no established time frame when that will occur.
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing.
Ben Hoffschneider, member of the St. Paul School Board noted that this temporary classroom will be
located behind the school and not easily visible from public roads.
Chairman Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Petznick
I move the Conditional Use Permit for St. Paul Lutheran Church % Dalvin
Scheer, Trustee to allow a portable temporary classroom on Tax Lot 1, Section
26-Township 18 North-Range 9 East of the Sixth P.M. (address: 8951 County
Road 9) be approved with a review in one year.
SECOND: Neuverth
VOTE: Aye - Albracht, Mathiesen, Lambrecht, Schjodt, Rasmussen, Petznick and
Neuverth
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
2. Conditional Use Permit for ATT Wireless Mobility % Dan Dunne and Sam Mandolfo
To allow a 240-foot tall self support communication tower and associated equipment shelter buildings on
Tax Lot 4, Section 2-Township 17 North-Range 11 East of the Sixth P.M. (general location: east side of
State Highway 133 and south side of County Road 30)
Planning Administrator Cook noted that a review of the County’s regulations on “radio, television and wireless
communication towers and facilities” reveals a need for a major overhaul and requested this agenda item be
continued to the next meeting. He stated this will be discussed by the Subcommittee of Six.
MOTION: Mathiesen
I move the Conditional Use Permit for ATT Wireless Mobility % Dan Dunne and
Sam Mandolfo to allow a 240-foot tall self support communication tower and
associated equipment shelter buildings on Tax Lot 4, Section 2-Township 17
North-Range 11 East of the Sixth P.M. (general location: east side of State
Highway 133 and south side of County Road 30) be continued to the next
meeting at the Planning Administrator’s request.
SECOND: Albracht
VOTE: Aye - Mathiesen, Lambrecht, Schjodt, Rasmussen, Petznick, Neuverth and
Albracht
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
3. Conditional Use Permit for Robert Wilkins & Sons % Ben Wilkins
To allow for the utilization of processed sludge cake as a fertilizer substitute and soil conditioner, such product
processed and distributed by the City of Omaha wastewater treatment system, in the N1/2 SW1/4, Section 17-
Township 18 North-Range 11 East of the Sixth P.M. (general location: east side of County Road 25, north of
10178 County Road 25 and south of 10588 County Road 25)
The Planning Administrator noted that this item has been withdrawn by the applicant.
MOTION: Rasmussen
I move the Conditional Use Permit for Robert Wilkins & Sons % Ben Wilkins
to allow for the utilization of processed sludge cake as a fertilizer substitute and
soil conditioner, such product processed and distributed by the City of Omaha
wastewater treatment system, in the N1/2 SW1/4, Section 17-Township 18
North-Range 11 East of the Sixth P.M. (general location: east side of County
Road 25, north of 10178 County Road 25 and south of 10588 County Road 25)
be withdrawn as per request of the applicant.
SECOND: Schjodt
VOTE: Aye - Lambrecht, Schjodt, Rasmussen, Petznick, Neuverth, Albracht and
Mathiesen
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
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REPORTS FROM STAFF
The Planning Administrator reported that the County Supervisors concurred with all the February
Commission recommendations (new and reviews).
ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
OLD BUSINESS
1. March 2011 Conditional Use Permit reviews:
FILE # APPLICANT PURPOSE ADDRESS RECOMMENDATION
05-02 Martin Hoer 2 homes temporarily 10883 Co Rd P38A approve, 1 year review
Cook reported that Martin Hoer is doing painting, mounting plumbing fixtures and hanging doors,
so the new house is in the “nearly complete” stage. He requested one more year for a review with
the great possibility that this CUP would be revoked before that time.
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public.
Chairman Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Mathiesen
I move the Martin Hoer Conditional Use Permit (#05-02), for two homes
temporarily, be extended for one year - to February, 2012.
SECOND: Rasmussen
VOTE: Aye - Petznick, Neuverth, Albracht, Mathiesen, Lambrecht, Schjodt and
Rasmussen
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
___________________________
Gary Lambrecht, Chairman
WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
February 10, 2011 7:00 p.m.
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“All Commission members receive staff reports approximately one week prior to the meeting”
MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT________
Gary Lambrecht, Chairman Doug Cook, Plng. Admin.
Matt Mathiesen, Vice-Chairman Barb Brazelton, Plng. Ass’t.
Dale Albracht
Steve Neuverth
Wes Petznick
Terry Rasmussen
Lyle Schjodt
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COMMISSION ACTION
Chairman Lambrecht called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and welcomed new members
Terry Rasmussen and Steve Neuverth.
At time of roll call, all members were present.
Chairman Lambrecht welcomed everyone and stated this meeting will be conducted in
accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act and a copy of that Act is posted in the room;
and noted that copies of material (staff reports) the Commission receives are also available in
the hallway.
It being the first meeting of the 2011calendar year, the election of Officers (Chairman and Vice-
Chairman) was held:
Schjodt nominated Lambrecht for Chairman. No other nominations were presented.
MOTION: Schjodt
I move that nominations close and a unanimous ballot be cast for Gary
Lambrecht as Chairman for 2011.
SECOND: Mathiesen
VOTE: Aye - Schjodt, Rasmussen, Petznick, Neuverth, Albracht, Mathiesen and
Lambrecht
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
Petznick nominated Mathiesen for Vice-Chairman. No other nominations were presented.
MOTION: Petznick
I move that nominations close and a unanimous ballot be cast for Matt Mathiesen
as Vice-Chairman for 2011.
SECOND: Rasmussen
VOTE: Aye - Rasmussen, Petznick, Neuverth, Albracht, Mathiesen, Lambrecht and
Schjodt
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
With regard to the November 4, 2010 minutes, the following action was taken:
MOTION: Petznick
I move the November 4, 2010 minutes be approved as presented.
SECOND: Albracht
VOTE: Aye - Petznick, Neuverth, Albracht, Mathiesen, Lambrecht, Schjodt and
Rasmussen
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
With regard to the agenda, the following action was taken:
MOTION: Schjodt
I move the agenda be approved as presented.
SECOND: Rasmussen
VOTE: Aye - Neuverth, Albracht, Mathiesen, Lambrecht, Schjodt, Rasmussen and
Petznick
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
LOT SPLIT
1. Lot Split request of Richard C. Mester
To create a 4.744-acre tract from Tax Lot 79, Section 26-Township 17 North-Range 12 East of
the Sixth P.M. (address: 2309 County Road 45)
Chairman Lambrecht recognized the staff report.
Janet McGregor, daughter of the applicant, stated that they have no use for the “back 5 acres”
and wish to sell it to the owner of the surrounding 30 acres (Andy Christensen).
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public.
Chairman Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Petznick
I move the Lot Split request of Richard C. Mester to create a 4.744-acre tract
from Tax Lot 79, Section 26-Township 17 North-Range 12 East of the Sixth P.M.
(address: 2309 County Road 45) be approved as presented.
SECOND: Neuverth
VOTE: Aye - Albracht, Mathiesen, Lambrecht, Schjodt, Rasmussen, Petznick and
Neuverth
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
REZONING
2. Rezoning request of Richard C. Mester
From A-1 Agriculture Primary to A-LSR Agriculture – Lot Split Residential, of a proposed 4.744-
acre tract from Tax Lot 79, Section 26-Township 17 North-Range 12 East of the Sixth P.M.
(address: 2309 County Road 45)
Chairman Lambrecht recognized the staff report.
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public.
Chairman Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Mathiesen
I move the Rezoning request of Richard C. Mester from A-1 Agriculture Primary
to A-LSR Agriculture – Lot Split Residential, of a proposed 4.744-acre tract from
Tax Lot 79, Section 26-Township 17 North-Range 12 East of the Sixth P.M.
(address: 2309 County Road 45) be approved as presented.
SECOND: Rasmussen
VOTE: Aye - Mathiesen, Lambrecht, Schjodt, Rasmussen, Petznick, Neuverth and
Albracht
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
WASHINGTON COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS TEXT AMENDMENTS
3. Washington County
Washington County Subdivision Regulations text amendment, Article 2 Subdivision Platting
Requirements, Section 2.04 Administrative Adjustments, subsection 2.04.01 Administrative
Adjustments Defined, add Lot Merger, and then add a #4 Lot Merger to the list of administrative
adjustments.
Staff explained the request noting the Subcommittee of Six has reviewed the item.
The Commission discussed that notification of a proposed lot merger should be conveyed to the
subdivision either by way of the SID, homeowners association, or adjacent property owners.
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public.
Chairman Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
Staff requested a continuance for time to address the notification issue \ process.
MOTION: Petznick
I move the Washington County Subdivision Regulations text amendment, Article
2 Subdivision Platting Requirements, Section 2.04 Administrative Adjustments,
subsection 2.04.01 Administrative Adjustments Defined, add Lot Merger, and
then add a #4 Lot Merger to the list of administrative adjustments be continued to
allow staff time to address the issues discussed by the Commission tonight.
SECOND: Schjodt
VOTE: Aye – Lambrecht, Schjodt, Rasmussen, Petznick, Neuverth, Albracht and
Mathiesen
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
4. Washington County
Washington County Subdivision Regulations text amendment, Article 4 Preliminary Plat, Section
4.02 Preliminary Plat Requirements, #2(d) delete the requirement that draft covenants be provided.
Staff explained the request noting the Subcommittee of Six has reviewed the item.
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public.
Chairman Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Schjodt
I move the Washington County Subdivision Regulations text amendment, Article
4 Preliminary Plat, Section 4.02 Preliminary Plat Requirements, #2(d) delete the
requirement that draft covenants be provided be approved as presented.
SECOND: Mathiesen
VOTE: Aye - Schjodt, Rasmussen, Petznick, Neuverth, Albracht, Mathiesen and
Lambrecht
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
5. Washington County
Washington County Subdivision Regulations text amendment, Article 4 Preliminary Plat, Section
4.02 Preliminary Plat Requirements, add a letter (o.) to read “a written statement from the
applicant \ developer indicating to what standards in Title 428 all roads within the subdivision will
be designed and constructed to.”
Staff explained the request noting the Subcommittee of Six has reviewed the item.
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public.
Chairman Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Mathiesen
I move the Washington County Subdivision Regulations text amendment, Article
4 Preliminary Plat, Section 4.02 Preliminary Plat Requirements, add a letter (o.)
to read “a written statement from the applicant \ developer indicating to what
standards in Title 428 all roads within the subdivision will be designed and
constructed to” be approved as presented.
SECOND: Rasmussen
VOTE: Aye - Rasmussen, Petznick, Neuverth, Albracht, Mathiesen, Lambrecht and
Schjodt
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
6. Washington County
Washington County Subdivision Regulations text amendment, Article 5 Final Plat, Section 5.02
Final Plat Requirements, add a letter (q.) to read “a written statement from the applicant \
developer indicating to what standards in Title 428 all roads within the subdivision will be
designed and constructed to.”
Staff explained the request noting the Subcommittee of Six has reviewed the item.
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public.
Chairman Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Petznick
I move the Washington County Subdivision Regulations text amendment, Article
5 Final Plat, Section 5.02 Final Plat Requirements, add a letter (q.) to read “a
written statement from the applicant \ developer indicating to what standards in
Title 428 all roads within the subdivision will be designed and constructed to” be
approved as presented.
SECOND: Albracht
VOTE: Aye - Petznick, Neuverth, Albracht, Mathiesen, Lambrecht, Schjodt and
Rasmussen
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
WASHINGTON COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS TEXT AMENDMENTS
7. Washington County
Washington County Zoning Regulations text amendment, Article 2 Construction and Definitions,
Section 2.03 Definition of Terms, add a definition for portable temporary classroom; also amend
the Washington County Land Use Matrix to show a portable temporary classroom as a
conditional use in the A-1 Zoning District.
Staff explained the request noting the Subcommittee of Six has reviewed the item.
The Commission discussed whether to define “school” and just what exactly is a school.
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public.
Chairman Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Petznick
I move the Washington County Zoning Regulations text amendment, Article 2
Construction and Definitions, Section 2.03 Definition of Terms, add a definition
for portable temporary classroom; also amend the Washington County Land Use
Matrix to show a portable temporary classroom as a conditional use in the A-1
Zoning District be approved as amended.
SECOND: Rasmussen
AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION: Schjodt
I move the Washington County Zoning Regulations text amendment, Article 2
Construction and Definitions, Section 2.03 Definition of Terms, that the definition
of portable temporary classroom be amended to add the words “state approved”
in the first sentence between the words “a” “school” so that the definition would
read as follows: “Portable temporary classroom shall mean a temporary building,
either stick-built or pre-manufactured (built off-site), installed on the grounds of a
‘state approved’ school to provide additional classroom space where there is a
shortage of capacity. The classroom, as it is temporary (not permanent) and
portable is subject to a time limitation as determined by the County. It does not
need to be on a permanent foundation, but must be properly anchored to the
County’s building codes. It must also meet any other building code or Zoning
Regulation criteria.”
SECOND: Neuverth
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
Aye - Neuverth, Albracht, Mathiesen, Lambrecht, Schjodt, Rasmussen and
Petznick
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION:
Aye - Albracht, Mathiesen, Lambrecht, Schjodt, Rasmussen, Petznick and
Neuverth
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
8. Washington County
Washington County Zoning Regulations text amendment Article 3 General Regulations, Section
3.15 Accessory Building and Uses, subsection 3.15.02 revise to increase the performance
guarantee from $500 to $1,000 and to then change the performance guarantee to a deposit and
allow the deposit to be in the form of certified check, personal check or cash.
Staff explained the request noting the Subcommittee of Six has reviewed the item.
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public.
Chairman Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Mathiesen
I move the Washington County Zoning Regulations text amendment Article 3
General Regulations, Section 3.15 Accessory Building and Uses, subsection
3.15.02 be revised to increase the performance guarantee from $500 to $1,000
and to then change the performance guarantee to a deposit and allow the
deposit to be in the form of certified check, personal check or cash.
SECOND: Rasmussen
VOTE: Aye - Neuverth, Albracht, Mathiesen, Lambrecht, Schjodt, Rasmussen and
Petznick
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
9. Washington County
Washington County Zoning Regulations text amendment Article 5 Districts, Section 5.03 A-1
Agricultural – Primary District, subsection 5.03.03 Conditional Uses, #15 temporary occupancy
of a mobile home for residential purposes, point a. (i-iv); #16 temporary placement of a mobile
home for a contractor’s office, point b. (i-iv); #20 mobile home as a dwelling for a person whose
employment is agricultural related, point c. (i-iv) revise to change the performance guarantee to
a deposit and allow the deposit to be in the form of certified check, personal check or cash.
Staff explained the request noting the Subcommittee of Six has reviewed the item.
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public.
Chairman Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Schjodt
I move the Washington County Zoning Regulations text amendment Article 5
Districts, Section 5.03 A-1 Agricultural – Primary District, subsection 5.03.03
Conditional Uses, #15 temporary occupancy of a mobile home for residential
purposes, point a. (i-iv); #16 temporary placement of a mobile home for a
contractor’s office, point b. (i-iv); #20 mobile home as a dwelling for a person
whose employment is agricultural related, point c. (i-iv) revise to change the
performance guarantee to a deposit and allow the deposit to be in the form of
certified check, personal check or cash be approved as presented.
SECOND: Albracht
VOTE: Aye - Albracht, Mathiesen, Lambrecht, Schjodt, Rasmussen, Petznick and
Neuverth
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
10. Washington County
Washington County Zoning Regulations text amendment Article 5 Districts, Section 5.04 TA-1
Transitional Agricultural District, subsection 5.04.03 Conditional Uses, #16 temporary
occupancy of a mobile home for residential purposes, point a. (i-iv); #17 temporary placement of
a mobile home for a contractor’s office, point b. (i-iv); #21 mobile home as a dwelling for a
person whose employment is agricultural related, point c. (i-iv) revise to change the
performance guarantee to a deposit and allow the deposit to be in the form of certified check,
personal check or cash.
Staff explained the request noting the Subcommittee of Six has reviewed the item.
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public.
Chairman Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Mathiesen
I move the Washington County Zoning Regulations text amendment Article 5
Districts, Section 5.04 TA-1 Transitional Agricultural District, subsection 5.04.03
Conditional Uses, #16 temporary occupancy of a mobile home for residential
purposes, point a. (i-iv); #17 temporary placement of a mobile home for a
contractor’s office, point b. (i-iv); #21 mobile home as a dwelling for a person
whose employment is agricultural related, point c. (i-iv) revise to change the
performance guarantee to a deposit and allow the deposit to be in the form of
certified check, personal check or cash be approved as presented.
SECOND: Petznick
VOTE: Aye - Mathiesen, Lambrecht, Schjodt, Rasmussen, Petznick, Neuverth and
Albracht
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
11. Washington County
Washington County Zoning Regulations text amendment Article 5 Districts, Section 5.05 HA
Homestead Agricultural District, subsection 5.05.03 Conditional Uses, #1 temporary occupancy
of a mobile home for residential purposes, point a. (i-iv); #2 temporary placement of a mobile
home for a contractor’s office, point c. (i-iv) revise to change the performance guarantee to a
deposit and allow the deposit to be in the form of certified check, personal check or cash.
Staff explained the request noting the Subcommittee of Six has reviewed the item.
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public.
Chairman Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Petznick
I move the Washington County Zoning Regulations text amendment Article 5
Districts, Section 5.05 HA Homestead Agricultural District, subsection 5.05.03
Conditional Uses, #1 temporary occupancy of a mobile home for residential
purposes, point a. (i-iv); #2 temporary placement of a mobile home for a
contractor’s office, point c. (i-iv) revise to change the performance guarantee to a
deposit and allow the deposit to be in the form of certified check, personal check
or cash be approved as presented.
SECOND: Rasmussen
VOTE: Aye - Lambrecht, Schjodt, Rasmussen, Petznick, Neuverth, Albracht and
Mathiesen
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
12. Washington County
Washington County Zoning Regulations text amendment Article 5 Districts, Section 5.06 A-2
Agriculture Commercial District, subsection 5.06.03 Conditional Uses, #8 mobile home as a
dwelling for a person whose employment is agricultural related, point c. (i-iv) revise to change
the performance guarantee to a deposit and allow the deposit to be in the form of certified
check, personal check or cash.
Staff explained the request noting the Subcommittee of Six has reviewed the item.
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public.
Chairman Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Rasmussen
I move the Washington County Zoning Regulations text amendment Article 5
Districts, Section 5.06 A-2 Agriculture Commercial District, subsection 5.06.03
Conditional Uses, #8 mobile home as a dwelling for a person whose employment
is agricultural related, point c. (i-iv) revise to change the performance guarantee
to a deposit and allow the deposit to be in the form of certified check, personal
check or cash be approved as presented.
SECOND: Neuverth
VOTE: Aye - Schjodt, Rasmussen, Petznick, Neuverth, Albracht, Mathiesen and
Lambrecht
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
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REPORTS FROM STAFF
Cook reported that the County Supervisors concurred with all the November Commission
recommendations (new and reviews).
ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
OLD BUSINESS
1. February 2011 Conditional Use Permit reviews:
FILE # APPLICANT PURPOSE ADDRESS RECOMMENDATION
95-13 (1) Kriete Farms sludge - approve, 1 year review
95-13 (2) Kriete Farms sludge - approve, 1 year review
98-07 Hoegermeyer sludge - approve, 1 year review
01-08 Shaner sludge - approve, 1 year review
98-09 A. Trumble sludge - approve, 1 year review
98-12 R. Thompsen sludge - approve, 1 year review
07-08 R. Blomker corn milling biosolids - approve, 1 year review
07-07 Shaner corn millilng biosolids - approve, 1 year review
04-05 J. Hoier corn milling biosolids - approve, 1 year review
07-04 J. Tyson corn milling biosolids - approve, 1 year review
04-04 M. Fitzgerald corn milling biosolids - approve, 1 year review
04-06 Neale Farms corn milling biosolids - approve, 1 year review
07-06 R. Petersen corn milling biosolids - approve, 1 year review
07-03 K. Smith corn milling biosolids - revoke, no current contract
04-08 J. Hoier corn milling biosolids - approve, 1 year review
04-02 Shaner corn milling biosolids - approve, 1 year review
05-03 Shaner sludge - approve, 1 year review
94-12 S. Wulf sludge - revoke, no current contract
Gordon Andersen, Omaha sludge coordinator, stated Omaha’s product is an anaerobically
digested, semi-solid material that is provided to farmers at no cost. He noted it is the farmers’
responsibility to land apply the material.
Lon Lesher, Chamness Technology, explained that his product is biomass sludge from Cargill.
It is in liquid form and must be immediately injected into the soil.
Chairman Lambrecht opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public.
Chairman Lambrecht closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Mathiesen
I move the following Conditional Use Permits be approved with a review in one
year: 95-13 (1) Kriete Farms sludge; 95-13 (2) Kriete Farms sludge; 98-07
Hoegermeyer sludge; 01-08 Shaner sludge; 98-09 A. Trumble sludge; 98-12
R. Thompsen sludge; 07-08 R. Blomker corn milling biosolids; 07-07 Shaner
corn millilng biosolids; 04-05 J. Hoier corn milling biosolids; 07-04 J. Tyson
corn milling biosolids; 04-04 M. Fitzgerald corn milling biosolids; 04-06 Neale
Farms corn milling biosolids; 07-06 R. Petersen corn milling biosolids; 04-08
J. Hoier corn milling biosolids; 04-02 Shaner corn milling biosolids; and 05-03
Shaner sludge; and the following Conditional Use Permits be revoked as per
consent of the product suppliers: 07-03 K. Smith corn milling biosolids; and
94-12 S. Wulf sludge.
SECOND: Schjodt
VOTE: Aye - Rasmussen, Petznick, Neuverth, Albracht, Mathiesen, Lambrecht and
Schjodt
Nay – none MOTION CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
___________________________
Gary Lambrecht, Chairman
WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
November 4, 2010 7:00 p.m.
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“All Commission members receive staff reports approximately one week prior to the meeting”
MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT________