2.11.2025 Planning and Zoning Minutes

Posted on March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 by Judi Hintz

February 11^th, 2025 – MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF VALLEY CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Vice Chair Dave Carlsrud presided and called the meeting to order at 4:00 on Tuesday February 11^th, 2025.

Commissioners present: Bill Carlblom, Ian Jacobson, Joe Tykwinski, Jeff Erickson, Tim Durheim

Commissioners Absent: Mike Schell

Others: City Attorney Carl Martineck, City Planner Joel Quanbeck, City Assessor / Acting Secretary Tina Current, Fire Chief / Building Inspector Lance Coit. City Engineer Chad Petersen (KLJ), City Engineer Tracy Eslinger (Moore), George Gaukler, Joan Carlblom, Sherry Johnson, Steve Sather.

Commissioner Bill Carlblom moved to approve the minutes from the January 14^th, 2025 meeting seconded by Commissioner Tim Durheim. Motion passed with unanimous approval.

Building Inspector Report

Fire Chief / Building Inspector Lance Coit gave a update on the current building permits. There is one permit for a sign and no other new permits. Coit also reported he is working with City Attorney Carl Martineck and FEMA on revising the City’s ordinance to be able to do little bit more in the floodplain.

Public Hearing for Replat of Country Club Estates PUD

City Planner Joel Quanbeck reported some background on the plat and what the proposed changes will be with the replat.

George Gaukler spoke about the replat. He reported this replat would clean up the area better and also create three more buildable lots. They would build a road to the new three lots with an emergency vehicle turn around in the back.

Commissioner Bill Carlblom made a motion to approve the plat with the following conditions

a. The items previously noted as “additional subdivision design requirements that are not needed

to review and approve a preliminary plat” be provided for the record and meet city engineering

standards.

b. Seven-foot setbacks on all sides of Lots 5, 6, and 7 be required, and seven-foot setbacks

should be required for the side and rear yards of Lots 1-4 except where the twin home footprints

exist.

c. The applicant shall give satisfactory assurance of the provision of all site improvements for the

proposed development as required by VCMC Section 16-01-06, and that all applicable design

standards are met.

d. The proposed T turnaround easement be obtained from current landowner.

e. There must be a Homeowners Association Agreement or a document of a similar nature with

required membership of all property owners within the PUD. This Agreement must address and

ensure maintenance of the shared common space private drive and T turnaround.

f. The applicant shall provide signed purchase agreements from each landowner that is going to obtain more land.

g. A developer’s agreement reviewed and acceptable to the City Attorney must be provided.

Seconded by Commissioner Jeff Erickson. The motion was approved unanimously by a roll call vote.

Discuss application process for zoning nonconformities

City Attorney presented Ordinance NO 1170 – an ordinance to amend and reenact Chapter 11-08 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to zoning nonconformities.

Commissioner Bill Carlblom made a motion to recommend approval to the City Commission of ordinance NO 1170. Seconded by Ian Jacobson. Followed by roll call and unanimous approval.

Discuss land use complaints in Legacy West PUD

City Attorney explained the complaints the city has received on the Legacy West PUD. The complaints are about the equipment parked there and the large dirt piles. Fire Chief / Building Inspector Lance Coit spoke about the items the owner did clean up in the area. The owner cleaned up some of it but not all of it. The planning and zoning commission agreed that the area needs to be cleaned up. The recommendation was to send a letter to the land owner and explain what needs to be cleaned up and include a deadline for completion.

With no other items to discuss, Vice Chair Carlsrud called the meeting to close at 4:40pm

5.14.2024 Planning & Zoning Minutes

Posted on July 19, 2024July 19, 2024 by Judi Hintz

May 14^th, 2024 – MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF VALLEY CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Chair Mike Schell presided and called the meeting to order at 4:00 on Tuesday May 14^th, 2024. Commissioners present: Jeff Erickson, Bill Carlblom, Dave Carlsrud, Jim Wright, Tim Durheim, and Joe Tykwinski

Others: City Administrator Gwen Crawford, City Assessor/Acting Secretary Tina Current, Building Inspector/Asst Fire Chief Lance Coit, City Planner Joel Quanbeck, City Engineer Chad Petersen (KLJ)

Commissioner Bill Carlblom moved to approve the minutes from the April 10^th, 2024 meeting seconded by Commissioner Jeff Erickson. Motion passed with unanimous approval.

Building Inspector Report

Building Inspector/Asst Fire Chief Lance Coit reported no new permits since last week. Lance is working on all the contracts are getting their licenses. Coit also reports a couple of residents are putting in new garage slab and he is inspecting those projects.

Public Hearing regarding a variance and conditional use permit for Sheyenne Valley Career and Tech Center

Chair Mike Schell opened the public hearing.

Derek Bopp spoke on behalf of Sheyenne Valley Career and Tech Center. The reason for the variance request is they would like to add on to the building and they would be five percent over the requirement for impervious surface area and parking requirements. Bopp said three of the schools they service are bused in and parking has not been an issue. Bopp also asked for a conditional use permit because the school is in a R-2 zoning.

Commissioner Carlblom made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Commissioner Dave Carlsrud.

Commissioner Jim Wright made a motion to approve the variance and to allow the conditional use permit. seconded by Commissioner Jeff Erickson. Motion passed unanimously.

Discussion – Subdivisions and platting procedures. City planner Joel Quanbeck and City Attorney Carl Martineck have worked on cleaning up some of Valley City current procedures. A discussion was had on any ways to make the platting process easier.

Commissioner Jim Wright term ended May 14, 2024 and he resigned from the planning and zoning commission.

With no other items to discuss, Chair Schell called the meeting to close at 4:26pm.

3.12.2024 Planning & Zoning Minutes

Posted on April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 by Judi Hintz

March 12^th 2024 – MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF

VALLEY CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Chair Mike Schell presided and called the meeting to order at 4:00 on Tuesday March 12^th, 2024.

Commissioners present: Jeff Erickson, Bill Carlblom, Dave Carlsrud, Jim Wright, Tim Durheim, and Joe Tykwinski

Others: City Attorney Carl Martineck, City Assessor/Acting Secretary Tina Current, Building Inspector/Asst Fire Chief Lance Coit, City Planner Joel Quanbeck, City Engineer Chad Petersen (KLJ)

Bonnie Kristan, and Jessie Vavra

Commissioner Jim Wright moved to approve the minutes from the January 9^th, 2024 meeting seconded by Commissioner Bill Carlblom. Motion passed with unanimous approval.

Building Inspector Report

Building Inspector/Asst Fire Chief Lance Coit report John Deere addition is almost completed. The plans for the remodel of McCarthy Hall will be sent over next week. John Deere implement new building is coming along. There will be three houses that will be taken down in next couple of months.

Public Hearing regarding the plat for Bonnie Kristan – Mosquito Meadows Subdivision

Chair Mike Schell opened the public hearing.

City Planner Joel Quanbeck reported his findings. Joel commented the board has already approved the variance for this plat at the last meeting. The property owner decided to sell more land then the original plat, so the plat was redone.

Commissioner Jim Wright made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Commissioner Bill Carlblom.

Commissioner Jim Wright made a motion to approve the plat, seconded by Commissioner Jeff Erickson. Motion passed unanimously.

With no other items to discuss, Chair Schell called the meeting to close at 4:04pm.

1.9.2024 Planning & Zoning Minutes

Posted on March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 by Judi Hintz

January 9^th, 2024 – MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF

VALLEY CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Chair Mike Schell presided and called the meeting to order at 4:00 on Tuesday January 9^th, 2023.

Commissioners present: Jim Wright, Jeff Erickson, Dave Carlsrud, Tim Durheim, Joe Tykwinski

Absent: Bill Carlblom

Others: City Administrator Gwen Crawford, City Attorney Carl Martineck, City Assessor/Acting Secretary Tina Current, Building Inspector/Asst Fire Chief Lance Coit, City Planner Joel Quanbeck, City Engineer Chad Petersen (KLJ) City Engineer Tracy Eslinger (Moore)

Commissioner Jim Wright moved to approve the minutes from the December 12^th, 2023 meeting seconded by Commissioner Jim Wright. Motion passed with unanimous approval.

Building Inspector Report

Building Inspector/Asst Fire Chief Lance Coit report no new permits in the last month.

Public Hearing regarding the preliminary plat for Bonnie Kristan – Mosquito Meadows Subdivision

Chair Mike Schell opened the public hearing. There was no one present to speak about the plat. Commissioner Dave Carlsrud made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Commissioner Jim Wright.

Internal discussion was held. This plat presented is not the right scale. The owner is selling 7.24 acres of her 72 acres. The new owner of the seven acres would like to build a single-family home. The plat does show the easements. The owner would need have a 35-foot half street ROW along the eastern edge of the plat is provided and dedicated to public use.

City Planner Joel Quanbeck reported his findings. Joel’s recommendation is to approve the plat contingent his conditions listed.

Commissioner Jeff Erickson made a motion to approve the plat with the following conditions:

A 35-foot half street ROW along the eastern edge of the plat is provided and dedicated to public use.
Any utility easements determined by the City Engineer as necessary be added to the plat
The applicant shall give satisfactory assurance of the provision of all site improvements for the proposed development as required by VCMC Section 16-01-06.
The applicant shall ensure that all site improvements are consistent with all applicable design standards and infrastructure requirements.
Final plat conforms to final plat requirements.
The plat drawing needs to meet plat requirements listed in the sub division regulations.

Seconded by Commissioner Tim Durheim. Followed by roll call vote and unanimous board approval.

Public Hearing requesting a variance from the requirement to connect to city sewer for Mosquito Meadows Subdivision.

Chair Mike Schell opened the public hearing. There was no one present to speak about the variance. Carlsrud moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Jeff Erickson.

Commissioner Carlsrud moved to a approve the requested variance for the Mosquito Meadows subdivision as long as the following conditions are met:

The Mosquito Meadows Subdivision plat is approved by the Valley City Board of City Commissioners.
The variance applies only as long as no additional development beyond the construction single family residence and accessory uses typical or customary for rural residential development. A change in use to the property will necessitate connection to city sewer or approval of a variance based on analysis of the situation at the time of application.
The owner must sign an agreement with the City of Valley City before variance is approved

Seconded by Commissioner Jim Wright. Followed by a roll call vote and unanimous board approval.

Discussion –Distance requirement on connecting to city sewer

The board discussed what options are available to write an ordinance for the distance requirement to hook up to city sewer if property is outside the city limits, but in the exterritorial. The board agreed the proper grade of the pipe needs to be correct and if its is 200ft or less the property owner would be required to hook up to city sewer. Operations Superintendent Clint Klemisch recommendation would be 200 to 300ft with the proper grade. An agreement would need to be attached and signed when a building permit is issued. The board agreed to have City Attorney Carl Martineck write up a draft of an ordinance.

Discussion: Setback requirements in R-4 zoning district. City Planner Joel Quanbeck brought up a question that was brought to him. What setbacks would be required for garages in the back yard, for multi-family homes. Is the board willing to change the setback rules to accommodate with something like garages in a R-4 zoning? The board has different solutions for the example and would be able to work with the property owner if need be. For now, things will remain as is and require a variance. If happens more often then board will look at changing.

Adjourn

With no other items to discuss, Chair Schell called the meeting to close at 4:37pm.

12.12.2023 Planning & Zoning Minutes

Posted on January 10, 2024January 10, 2024 by Judi Hintz

December 12^th, 2023 – MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF

VALLEY CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Chair Mike Schell presided and called the meeting to order at 4:00 on Tuesday December 12^th, 2023.

Commissioners present: Jim Wright, Bill Carlblom, Jeff Erickson, Dave Carlsrud, Tim Durheim

Commissioner Bill Carlblom moved to approve the minutes from the November 16^th, 2023, meeting, seconded by Commissioner Jim Wright. Motion passed with unanimous approval.

Building Inspector Report

Building Inspector/Asst Fire Chief Lance Coit report there has only been one new permit in the last month and Building Inspector Mike Blevins has not had any new permits in the last month.

Public Hearing regarding a variance. To allow placement of electrical control boxes for EV car charger within 30-foot area where restrictions apply to protect corner visibility.

Chair Mike Schell opened the public hearing. Jim Nelson from Stoudt – Miller spoke about the installation of the EV car charger. He worked with Marshall Senf from the City of Valley City and Grotberg Electric. The City does not have a permitting process for these charges and the charger was placed wrong. Jim Nelson explained how this was a very expensive charger. He said there is a need for these chargers with the motels next to the charger.

Commissioner Bill Carlblom made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Commissioner Jim Wright.

Internal discussion was had. Bill Carlblom commented how the road where the charger is located is not a high traffic road. Commissioner Tim Durheim agreed the road is not busy. City Administrator Crawford commented The City of Valley City will put a permitting process in place for commercial EV car chargers.

City Planner Joel Quanbeck reported his findings. Joel’s recommendation was to deny the variance. He commented his findings show it does not me the criteria for a variance.

City Attorney required the board to have findings on why the board was deviating from City Planner Joel Quanbeck’s recommendation. The boards findings are the following.

The Road is a low traffic area
There was no permitting process in place by the City of Valley City
The charger will benefit the City of Valley City

Commissioner Carlblom made a motion to approve the variance, as long as the following conditions are met:

An encroachment agreement is signed between The City of Valley City and Stoudt – Miller INC
A stop sign is added

Seconded by Commissioner Tim Durheim. Followed by a roll call vote. Roll Call: Durheim – aye: Wright – aye: Carlsrud – aye: Carlblom – aye: Erickson – nay Schell – aye Motion carried.

Adjourn

With no other items to discuss, Chair Schell called the meeting to close at 4:21pm.

11.16.2023 Planning & Zoning Minutes

Posted on December 13, 2023December 13, 2023 by Judi Hintz

November 16^th, 2023 – MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF

VALLEY CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Chair Mike Schell presided and called the meeting to order at 4:00 on Thursday November 16^th, 2023.

Commissioners present: Jim Wright, Bill Carlblom, Jeff Erickson, Dave Carlsrud, Tim Durheim

Others: City Administrator Gwen Crawford, City Attorney Carl Martineck, City Assessor/Acting Secretary Tina Current, City Planner Joel Quanbeck, City Engineer Chad Petersen (KLJ), Tracy Eslinger (Moore), Perry Kapaun (Barnes Rural Water)

Commissioner Bill Carlblom moved to approve the minutes from the October 10^th, 2023, seconded by Commissioner Jim Wright. Motion passed with unanimous approval.

Building Inspector Report

Building Inspector Mike Blevins sent a report of the current year to date permits.

Public Hearing regarding variance for Diana and Tim Logan

Chair Mike Schell opened the public hearing. There was no one present to speak on the variance request. The request was for a variance requirement to hook up to city sewer system.

Commissioner Bill Carlblom made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Commissioner Jim Wright. City Planner Joel Quanbeck reported his findings

Dave Carlsrud made a motion to approve the variance, as long as the following conditions are met:

The TC Subdivision plat is approved by the Valley City Board of City Commissioners.
The variance applies only as long as no additional development beyond the construction of a shop for personal use by the applicant occurs. A change in use to the property will necessitate connection to city sewer or approval of a variance based on analysis of the situation at the time of application.

Seconded by Commissioner Bill Carlblom. Followed by a roll call vote and unanimous approval.

Public Hearing for TC Subdivision Plat.

Chair Mike Schell opened the public hearing TC Subdivision plat. There was no one present to speak about the plat.

Commissioner Carlblom make a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Commissioner Wright.

Internal discussion was had about the plat.

Commissioner Wright made a motion to approve the plat if the following conditions are met:

A 50-foot half street Right Of Way along the northern edge of the plat is provided and dedicated to public use.
Any utility easements determined by the City Engineer as necessary be added to the plat.
The applicant shall give satisfactory assurance of the provision of all site improvements for the proposed development as required by VCMC Section 16-01-06.
The applicant shall ensure that all site improvements are consistent with all applicable design standards and infrastructure requirements.

Seconded by Commissioner Jeff Erickson. Followed by a roll call and unanimous approval.

Public Hearing for Wendel- Lausch Replat.

Chair Mike Schell opened the public hearing for the Wendel-Lausch replat. There was no one present to speak about the plat.

Commissioner Wright make a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Commissioner Carlblom.

Internal discussion was had about the replat. This plat was some clean up of combining lots owned by the Chad Wendel and Roger Lausch. Joel Quanbeck recommendation is to approve the replat.

Commissioner Tim Durheim made a motion to approve replat, seconded by Commissioner Dave Carlsrud. Followed by a roll call vote and unanimous approval.

Adjourn

With no other items to discuss, Chair Schell called the meeting to close at 4:18pm.

10.11.2023 Planning & Zoning Minutes

Posted on November 30, 2023November 30, 2023 by Judi Hintz

October 10^th, 2023 – MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF

VALLEY CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Chair Mike Schell presided and called the meeting to order at 4:00 on Tuesday October 10^th, 2023.

Commissioners present: Jim Wright, Bill Carlblom, Jeff Erickson, Dave Carlsrud

Absent: Tim Durheim

Others: City Administrator Gwen Crawford, City Attorney Carl Martineck, City Assessor/Acting Secretary Tina Current, City Planner Joel Quanbeck, City Engineer Chad Petersen (KLJ), Mike Strom (KLJ), Building Inspector/Asst Fire Chief Lance Coit, Lynn Pederson, Derrick Bopp

Commissioner Bill Carlblom moved to approve the minutes from the July 11^th, 2023 and August 29^th, 2023 meetings, seconded by Commissioner Jeff Erickson. Motion passed with unanimous approval.

Building Inspector Report

Building Inspector Lance Coit reported there has been two homes taken down recently. Quentin Murray has started on his garage. Lance also asks the board to think about tiny houses. Lance has got some questions on the guidelines for tiny homes.

Public Hearing regarding application for a variance Clark Erickson – Petro 870 Main ST West.

Chair Mike Schell opened the public hearing. There was no one present to speak on the variance request. City Planner Joel Quanbeck reported his findings. The variance request was to allow construction of a sign within the area of the Petro parcel that is regulated by VCMC Section 11-06-07. – Corner visibility. Based on the findings presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission in the meeting packet, the five criteria for variance approval are met.

Commissioner Jim Wright made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Commissioner Dave Carlsrud.

Internal discussion was had about the variance. Chair Mike Schell felt the variance was not an unreasonable request.

Commissioner Jim Wright made a motion to approve the variance for 870 Main ST West. seconded by Commissioner Bill Carlblom. Followed by a roll call vote and unanimous approval.

Public Hearing regarding application for a variance Lynn Pedersen – 902 6^th Ave NE.

Chair Mike Schell opened the public hearing. Lynn Pedersen spoke about the variance request. Lynn described her driveway and asked for a variance to widen driveway by 8 – 10ft for better accessibility.

Commissioner Carlblom made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Commissioner Wright.

Internal discussion was had about the amount of green space. The current impervious surface already exceeds the maximum allowable impervious surface of 40%. The additional impervious surface on the lot would be approximately 200 more square feet, raising the total impervious surface to approximately 46.25% of the lot area.

Commissioner Wright made a motion to deny the variance request seconded by Dave Carlsrud followed by roll call.

Roll Call: Wright – aye Carlsrud – aye Carlblom – nay Erickson – aye Schell – aye

Public Hearing regarding New TC Subdivision plat. – Tim and Diana Logan

Chair Mike Schell opened the public hearing. There was no one present to speak on the plat.

Commissioner Wright made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Commissioner Carlsrud.

Internal discussion was had about the TC Subdivision plat. City planner Joe Quanbeck reported his findings. The plat would also need to have a variance request and there was not enough time to submit the public notices for the variance. Quanbeck suggested to table the plat until the next meeting. The next meeting the plat and variance can be looked at together.

Commissioner Wright made a motion to table the TC Subdivision plat, seconded by Commissioner Carlsrud. Followed by a roll call vote and unanimous approval.

Public Hearing regarding Valley School Addition plat – Valley City School District.

Chair Mike Schell opened the public hearing. Derrick Bopp from the Sheyenne Valley Area Career and Technology Center spoke about the plat. The Sheyenne Valley Area Career and Technology center would like to add an addition to the building. They have received a grant and had some land donated to the center. The plat is with the donated land added.

Commissioner Carlblom made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Commissioner Wright.

Commissioner Carlblom made a motion to approve the plat as presented, as long as the following conditions are met:

1. Any utility easements determined by the City Engineer as necessary be added to the plat.

2. The applicant shall give satisfactory assurance of the provision of all site improvements for the proposed development as required by VCMC Section 16-01-06.

3. The applicant shall ensure that all site improvements are consistent with all applicable design standards and infrastructure requirements.

seconded by Commissioner Carlsrud. Followed by roll call vote and unanimous approval.

Other Business

Chair Schell asked if there has been any interest in the opening on the planning and zoning board.

Joel Quanbeck talked about changing the November meeting date, the board agreed to change the November meeting to Thursday Nov 16^th at 4:00

Adjourn

With no other items to discuss, Chair Schell called the meeting to close at 4:30pm.

8.29.2023 Special Planning and Zoning Minutes

Posted on October 11, 2023October 11, 2023 by Judi Hintz

August 29^th, 2023 MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF VALLEY CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Chair Mike Schell presided and called the meeting to order 4:00pm on Tuesday August 29th, 2023. Commissioners present: Dave Carlsrud, Jeff Erickson, Bill Carlblom, Tim Durheim

Absent: Jim Wright

Others: City Administrator, Gwen Crawford, City Attorney Carl Martineck, City Planner Joel Quanbeck, Assessor/Acting Secretary Tina Current, Building Inspector/Asst Fire Chief Lance Coit

Audience members: Quentin Murry

Public Hearing for Variance at 862 2^nd ST SW – Quentin Murry

Chair Schell opened the public hearing.

Commissioner Bill Carlblom made a motion to close the public hearing. Seconded by commissioner Tim Durheim.

Quentin Murry spoke how he would like the variance to build a 30×60 garage.

City Planner Joel Quanbeck spoke about his findings. Quentin Murry is requesting a variance on the set back requirement and the requirements to rebuild.

Internal discussion was had.

Commissioner Jeff Erickson made a motion to approve the variance seconded by Commissioner Tim Durhiem followed by roll call and unanimous board approval.

Adjourn

Chair Schell called for the meeting to close at 4:12pm.

7.11.2023 Planning and Zoning Minutes

Posted on October 11, 2023October 11, 2023 by Judi Hintz

July 11^th, 2023 – MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF

VALLEY CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Chair Mike Schell presided and called the meeting to order at 4:00 on Tuesday July 11^th, 2023. Commissioners present: Jim Wright, Bill Carlblom, Jeff Erickson, Dave Carlsrud and Tim Durheim

Others City Administrator Gwen Crawford, City Assessor/Acting Secretary Tina Current Building Inspector/Asst Fire Chief Lance Coit, City Engineer Chad Petersen (KLJ) Tracy Eslinger (Moore) City Planner Joel Quanbeck, Donny Eberle, Aaron McConuaughey, Bruce and Kathryn Jacobson

Commissioner Bill Carlblom moved to approve the minutes of the May 9^th, 2023 regular meeting seconded by Commissioner Tim Durheim. Motion passed with unanimous approval.

Building Inspector Report

Building inspector Mike Blevins had emailed a report of current permits. Building inspector Lance Coit reported he has had some permits for decks, egress windows, and foundation repairs.

Public Comments

Bruce Jacobson spoke about his concerns with the new home he bought. He explained how his flooring needs to be replaced after a year and a half. The contractor will not warranty the floor, or fix it. Bruce was looking for advice on how to move forward with this problem. The planning and zoning commission told Bruce Jacobson this is a civil matter and he will need to hire a lawyer, or small claims court may be able to help.

Public hearing on variance to allow a 12×16 shed 5ft off property line.

Chair Schell opened the public hearing. City Planner Joel Quanbeck explained the reason the variance has been requested. Our normal setbacks are 25ft rear yard setback. Donny Eberle’s house is addressed different than normal addressing. If his property was addressed how the address should be he could use the side yard 7ft set back. This is a new development, and all the roads are not constructed yet. When this property was addressed, the City employee who assign addresses he had not seen the layout. When more roads are put in and the development grows, Eberle will need to change their address.

Commissioner Bill Carlblom made a motion to closed the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Jeff Erickson.

Commissioner Erickson made a motion to approve the variance with a 7ft setback not 5ft, with the intent of the variance not needed when Eberle address is changed after more roads are constructed.

Seconded by Commissioner Tim Durheim

Followed by roll call and unanimous approval.

Public hearing for a conditional use permit to operate Mac’s Bait & Tackle – Aaron McConaughey.

Chair Schell opened the public hearing. Aaron McConaughey spoke and explained he is the owner of the new business Mac’s Bait and Tackle. He is asking permission to operate in his home until the building on West Main Street becomes available. He is waiting on the current tenant to move out. Aaron currently has a full-time job and operates few hours in the evenings and on the weekends. City Planner Joel Quanbeck explained a couple things he would recommend if approve, such as hours of operation, parking and signage. The conditional use permit should have an end date also.

Commissioner Bill Carlblom made a motion to close the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Dave Carlsrud

Commissioner Bill Carlblom made a motion to approve the conditional use permit with a deadline of Oct 31, 2023 as long as the following conditions are met: and Lance Coit – building inspector will follow up with the applicant

Hours of operation be limited to 7a.m. to 9p.m. and cannot be full time
Any sign for the home occupation meets the signage requirements of Title 7 of the Valley City Municipal Code.
Have adequate parking

Seconded by Commissioner Jeff Erickson

Followed by roll call and unanimous approval.

Other Business

Discussion was held regarding the property at 226 2^nd Ave SE. it was recommended Lance Coit tell the property owner to provide documentation the property is not in the flood plan. We can move forward after the documentation has been turned in.

Adjourn

With no other items to discuss, Chair Schell called the meeting to close at 4:53pm.

5.9.2023 Planning and Zoning Minutes

Posted on July 12, 2023July 12, 2023 by Brandy Johnson

Chair Mike Schell presided and called the meeting to order at 4:00 on Tuesday May 9^th, 2023. Commissioners present: Jim Wright, Bill Carlblom, Joe Faure and Tim Durheim Absent: Dave Carlsrud Others: City Attorney Carl Martineck, City Acting Secretary Brandy Johnson and Brenda Gehlhoff, Building Inspector/Asst. Fire Chief Lance Coit Building Inspector Mike Blevins and Nick Blevins, City Engineer Chad Pederson (KLJ) Mike Strom (KLJ) City Planner Joel Quanbeck

Commissioner Jim Wright moved to approve the minutes of the April 12^th, 2023 regular meeting seconded by Commissioner Bill Carlblom. Motion passed with unanimous approval.

Building Inspector Report

Building Inspector Mike Blevins emailed a report of current permits. The building inspectors did not have anything to add

Public hearing on new subdivision plat Diamond B Subdivision.

Chair Schell opened the public hearing. Mike Strom explain the changes to the plat from the previous plat brought to the planning and zoning commission.

Commissioner Jim Wright made a motion to closed the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Bill Carlblom.

Commissioner Wright made a motion to approve with notch for roadway and the conditions are met recommended by City Planner Joel Quanbeck. Seconded by Commissioner Erickson

Barring additional information presented prior to or at the March 2023 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, it is recommended that the preliminary plat be recommended for approval to the Board of City Commissioners as long as the following conditions are met:

A. Any utility easements determined by the City Engineer as necessary be added to the plat.

B. The applicant shall give satisfactory assurance of the provision of all site improvements for the proposed development as required by VCMC Section 16-01-06.

C. The applicant shall ensure that all site improvements are consistent with all applicable design standards and infrastructure requirements.

D. Applicant shall provide assurance that potable water and on-site septic systems are adequate to serve both parcels.

Followed by roll call and unanimous approval.

Public hearing on rezone from R1 Single – Family Residential to Agricultural – Diamond B Subdivision.

Chair Schell opened the public hearing.

Commissioner Carlblom made a motion to closed the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Joe Faure.

Commissioner Wright made a motion to approve the rezone of Lot 2 from R1 to Agricultural seconded by Commissioner Wright. Followed by roll call and unanimous approval

Public hearing for a variance to allow septic system – Diamond B Subdivision.

Chair Schell opened the public hearing.

The variance request is to have a private septic system and not connect to city sewer.

Commissioner Faure made a motion to closed the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Carlblom.

Commissioner Durheim made a motion to approve with the condition that any other further development in Diamond B Subdivision needs to be connected to city sewer. Seconded by Commissioner Wright.

Followed by roll call and unanimous approval.

Other Business

Mike Schell stated we will advertise for Joe Faure set.

Adjourn

With no other items to discuss, Chair Schell called the meeting to close at 4:27pm.

Building Inspector Report

Public Hearing regarding a variance and conditional use permit for Sheyenne Valley Career and Tech Center

August 29th, 2023 MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF VALLEY CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Public Hearing for Variance at 862 2nd ST SW – Quentin Murry

Adjourn

August 29^th, 2023 MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF VALLEY CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Public Hearing for Variance at 862 2^nd ST SW – Quentin Murry