Planning Commission Minutes — 2021-09-01
Minutes September 1, 2021 · 2 page(s)
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The Queenstown Planning Commission met September 1, 2021; members present were Phil Snyder, Matt Reno, Paul Cain, Geneva Rieu, Amy Moore, and Peter Johnston. Town Manager updates included Matt Reno’s 5-year reappointment, a test well for the water tower to be completed in early September, and receipt of American plan recovery funds (listed as 5684,755.34) with remaining funds expected in 2022 and a plan to target stormwater projects and the top 10 I&I spots. The Army Corps/DNR reported channel shoaling and recommended the town pursue a grant for 100% funding for engineering; other updates included upcoming September meetings, a new concert date (9/18), and last concert concessions benefiting the fire department. Old business: the Trails Master Plan was adopted, the Wheatland’s/Waterman Family Limited Partnership forest conservation plan is ready and will be reviewed by state forestry (no local PC review required), several boat landing and pier repair decisions and permit holds were discussed, fence standard amendments will be reviewed at the next meeting, Phase 1 of the Community Parks and Playground FY2023 grant was submitted and MDOT trail grant plans were noted, and the Boat and Trailer parking standards (8-17-21 draft) were approved. New business addressed Thompson Avenue speeding and parking complaints (including notifying the HOA/Lacrosse Homes), a concern about the height of a building on Dudley with an inspector asked to verify height, a records request regarding boat slips, approval of the August 4 minutes, and the meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
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MINUTES QUEENSTOW\ PLAr\INrNG COMMIS SION September 1,2021 7:00 p.m. 7:24P.M. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER (technical difficulties) PRESENT: Phil Snyder, Matt Reno, Paul Cai!, Geneva Rieu, Amy Moore, and Peter Johnston GUESTS - None PUBLIC COMMENT- none TOWN MANAGER UPDATES: o Matt reappointed to 5-year term for Planning Commission o Test well for water tower to be completed early September . 5684,755.34- American plan recovery funds, have received, rest will come 2022,looking for storm water projects for funds; will locate top l0 worse spots for I&I o Channel dredging: Army Corps/DNR done surveys, channel is filling, DNR reported that nearby shorelines could be candidates for receiving dredging to protect shorelines; ba:riers: cost, private vs public shoreline; town should submit grant for project for 100% funding to get the engineering completed; holding meeting to plan and discuss funding r September commissioner meetings: 917,9122 o September concert added 9/18; church sold hot dogs and sodas at last concert, proceeds to benefit fire dept OLD BUSINESS: Trails Master Plan: Commissioner's adopted final draft via resolution at last meeting Wheatland's - Waterman Family Limited Partnership: Forest Conservation plan is ready for review and approval; PJ reported these reports must be reviewed by forestry on state level, no planning commission review necessary. Boat landing and parking area improvements: construction permit being held to see if the boat ramp arrangement could be changed, to mitigate- 60 sq ft of shoreline or spray, concrete panels ordered; pier repairs, was going to be broken down into 2 phases, only 1 bid, company coming to present different product to commissioner's; 2 curb spots left to paint. Fence standards: amendments made per discussion at last planning meeting; commissioner's plan to review and vote at next meeting. Community Parks and Playground Program Grant Funding FY2023: phase 1 submitted; MDOT has trails grant that opens in April, plan on applying; finance committee will also research funding for trails. Boat and Trailer parking standards (8-17-21draft version) Phil Snyder motioned for approval, Matt Reno second, no oppose. NEW BUSINESS Parking Issues - Thompson Avenue: several calls from Lacrosse home about speeding and parking; commissioner's requesting review from planning commission; new speed limit signs orOered; notice to HOA/Lacrosse Homes regarding their obligation to enforce parking and speed limits of their tenants. Minutes - August 4,2021: Phil Snyder motion to accept as submitted, Paul Cain second; no oppose Building on Dudley: (Anthony's) taller than home, question about approval and the height; suggested that inspector go to home to check height of building. Discussion of slips and boats: person on lease vs boat in the slip; Paul Cain requested to see records ADJOURNMENT Phil Snyder motion 8:l I pm; Paul Cain second, no oppose