Planning Commission Minutes March 4, 2024
CITY OF LOUISVILLE
PLANNING COMMISSION
March 4, 2024 Louisville, NE
The Louisville Planning Commission meeting was held on March 4, 2024 at the Louisville City Hall and called to order by Chairperson Ronda Anderson at 7:00 p.m. Members present Jason Sellers, Colby Johnson and Mandy Wetterberg. Jim Ryan, Chuck Meyer, Jason McClun, Dan Huber were absent. Chairperson Anderson stated that a copy of the open meetings act is located at the rear of the room.
Sellers moves, Johnson seconds to approve the minutes of the January 2, 2024 meeting. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote of those attending.
Wetterberg moves, Johnson seconds to open the public hearing at 7:01 p.m. for the consideration of amendment to the zoning regulation Section 7.11 regarding swimming pool covers in all zoning districts. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote of those attending. Options for wording changes were presented to the commission. Chairperson Anderson spoke about research she’d done. Bub and Diane Heard had a brochure showing the pool covers in discussion. It was noted that the current building codes used by the City and Cass County allow for pool covers. It was also noted that regulations recommended and approved by the Commission and City Council are for the safety of others, not the homeowners and guests. Sellers moves, Wetterberg seconds to close the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote of those attending.
Sellers moves, Johnson seconds to recommend to the city council the approval to change zoning regulations Section 7.11 regarding swimming pool covers using Option 1 presented: pool covers allowed in one-mile extra-territorial jurisdiction with HOA approval if necessary and requiring fences within the city limits as before. Roll call vote: ayes – Wetterberg, Sellers, Anderson; nays – Johnson; absent – Ryan, Meyer, McClun and Huber. Motion carried.
Kim and Steve Novotny were present to revisit the parklet idea. They presented renderings that would use 3½ parking spaces in front of their business for overflow seating. The commission asked if it could be angled to match the parking spots better and not take up that extra half spot. They will have the architect redraw and present to city council as “temporary reserved parking” at the meeting next week.
The comprehensive plan Chapter 1 will be reviewed at the next meeting.
Sellers moves, Wetterberg seconds to adjourn the meeting at 7:51 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote of those attending.
Chuck Meyer, Recording Secretary
Dee Arias, City Clerk