Chairman Marley called the Brier Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:00:44 PM.

ROLL CALL:

PRESENT:                                  Commissioner Carroll, DeMorett, Marley, Rosman, Weston and Wirch; Councilmember Kaemingk.

ABSENT:                                    Commissioner Scott.

STAFF:                                       City Planner Gaudette.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Chairman Marley opened for consideration approval of the September 17, 2014 Planning Commission minutes. Commissioner DeMorett made a MOTION to approve the September 17, 2014 Planning Commission minutes. Commissioner Weston SECONDED. Motion Carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Councilmember Kaemingk discussed recent City Council activity.

PUBLIC REQUESTS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

Chairman Marley opened for discussion Conditional Use Permit #CUP14-03 for Nelson Lamb & Sarah Zarelli, which would allow a secondary dwelling unit at 21917 Old Poplar Way. City Planner Gaudette gave an overview of the permit with a recommendation for approval to City Council with conditions listed in the staff report. Dan Zarelli gave some background about his family and their needs.

Chairman Marley opened the Public Hearing at 7:11:23 PM.

Peggy Dare of Brier, asked that the driveway remain unpaved so not to disturb the trail on Old Poplar Way.

Chairman Marley closed the Public Hearing at 7:15:56 PM.

Commissioner DeMorett asked about how they will build around the slope on the lot.

Commissioner DeMorett made a MOTION to recommend approval of the proposed Conditional Use Permit #CUP14-03 to the City Council with the conditions outlined in the staff report. Commissioner Weston SECONDED. Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

Chairman Marley opened for review the Planning Commission Annual Report. City Planner Gaudette gave an overview of the report.

Chairman Marley opened for review the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan. City Planner Gaudette gave a detailed review of the changes to the Transportation Element.

There was Commissioner discussion.

Chariman Marley asked to have the figures updated, they are hard to read. He also asked to have consistency with the maps and make them in color so they are easier to read. And he suggested to remove Firgures 7 and 8.

Commissioner Wirch suggested to remove Firgure 11.

Commissioner Weston would like to see a section added for non-motorized facilities.

ADJOURNMENT:

Commissioner Carroll made a MOTION to adjourn. Commissioner Wirch SECONDED. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:37:18 PM.