Craig Arnold - Alderman First Ward | City of Geneseo
Craig Arnold - Alderman First Ward | City of Geneseo
City of Geneseo Plan Commission met Sept. 23.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
The Plan/Zoning Board of the City of Geneseo was called to order on Monday, September 23, 2024, at 6:00 PM, in the Council Chambers, with the following members present:
PLAN COMMISSION PRESENT: Plan/Zoning Board Member Joe Bedford, Plan/Zoning Board Member Julia McAvoy, Plan/Zoning Board Member Alberto Rosales, Plan/Zoning Board Member Gary Bell, Plan/Zoning Board Member Jeff Cowan, Plan/Zoning Board Vice Chair Steve Catton, Plan/Zoning Board Member Derek Bolme, Troy Christopherson, and Scott Schulte
PLAN COMMISSION ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT: Building Inspector Rick Mills, City Administrator Brandon Maeglin, and City Clerk Paige Seibel
PUBLIC PRESENT:
1 Pledge of Allegiance
2 Roll Call
Meeting began at: 6:00 pm
3 Public Comment
City Ordinance allows members of the Public to speak and give input up to 3 minutes during Public Comment, there can be no debate or action by the board at this time.
City Administrator Maeglin welcomed Troy and Scott to the Plan/Zoning Board, expressing gratitude for their willingness to volunteer.
City Clerk Seibel will send the audio from the City Attorney to the new members providing an overview of the board’s structure and duties, which will be very helpful as you continue your service
A reminder: the Plan/Zoning meeting is scheduled for October 14th at 6 PM in the Council Chambers.
4 Approval of Previous Minutes
4.1. Approval of previous Plan Committee Minutes
No discussion was had.
Joe Bedford moved, seconded by Gary Bell, Motion to approve the 08/19/24 minutes as presented.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Joe Bedford SECONDER: Gary Bell AYES: Joe Bedford, Julia McAvoy, Alberto Rosales, Gary Bell, Jeff Cowan, Steve Catton, Derek Bolme, Troy Christopherson, and Scott Schulte |
5.1. Appointment of Chair & Vice Chair
The Chair Role is currently vacant. Steve Catton is currently serving as Vice Chair of the board. If Mr. Catton is approved as Chair, a discussion regarding a new Vice Chair will need to occur.
Following the discussion, the Board moved to appoint Catton as Chair and McAvoy as Vice-Chair.
Joe Bedford moved, seconded by Steve Catton, Motion to appoint Steve Catton as Chair and Julia McAvoy as Vice Chair of the board.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Joe Bedford SECONDER: Steve Catton AYES: Joe Bedford, Julia McAvoy, Alberto Rosales, Gary Bell, Jeff Cowan, Steve Catton, Derek Bolme, Troy Christopherson, and Scott Schulte |
City Administrator Maeglin and City Inspector Mills informed the Board that the amendment pertains to Allure's attempt to secure a HUD loan. They clarified that this amendment will not involve any construction or changes to the building; it is simply a re-plat of Lot #1 within the PUD.
Julia McAvoy moved, seconded by Joe Bedford, Motion to recommend to City Council approval of a minor change to the Allure planned unit development via ordinance, approving the new PUD plat drawings.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Julia McAvoy SECONDER: Joe Bedford AYES: Joe Bedford, Julia McAvoy, Alberto Rosales, Gary Bell, Jeff Cowan, Steve Catton, Derek Bolme, Troy Christopherson, and Scott Schulte |
City Administrator Maeglin updated the council on the appropriateness certification submitted by Local Motive. The proposal includes painting the building black, adding outdoor seating behind the establishment, and replacing the existing "coffee" sign with a new Local Motive sign that complies with current signage regulations.
The Board engaged in a discussion regarding the business' plans and design proposal with Maeglin. Ultimately, the Board decided to table the item, and asked that Local Motive's owner, Kidd Causemaker, present at the next Plan/Zoning Board meeting on October 14th.
Motioned to Table Discussion until Local Motive can present to the Plan/Zoning Board on October 14th.
Troy Christopherson moved, seconded by Gary Bell, Motion to table the discussion until the Plan/Zoning Board Meeting on October 14th for presentation and further deliberation.
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Troy Christopherson SECONDER: Gary Bell AYES: Joe Bedford, Julia McAvoy, Alberto Rosales, Gary Bell, Jeff Cowan, Steve Catton, Derek Bolme, Troy Christopherson, and Scott Schulte |
6.1. Move to close the meeting
Meeting adjourned at 6:28 pm
Joe Bedford moved, seconded by Troy Christopherson, Motion to Adjourn
| RESULT: Carried
MOVER: Joe Bedford SECONDER: Troy Christopherson AYES: Joe Bedford, Julia McAvoy, Alberto Rosales, Gary Bell, Jeff Cowan, Steve Catton, Derek Bolme, Troy Christopherson, and Scott Schulte |
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