City of Bigfork

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting May 4, 2010 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers

Members Present: Mayor Roger Logdahl, Ann McGarry and Amy Pifher (Temporary Appointee)

Members Absent: Lonnie Kacon (Resigned) and Gus David

Also Present: Howard McKinney, Bob Zimmer, Linda Koppelmann, City Clerk/Treasurer Michael McKinney

McGarry called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Approval of the March 2, 2010 Regular Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes

Motion by Pifher, second by Logdahl, to approve the March 2, 2010 Regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting minutes as submitted, motion carried unanimously (MCU).

Rezoning Request by Bigfork Valley for Parcel ID# 85-028-1100 at 400 Division Avenue

The Planning & Zoning Commission discussed the site development standards within both Agricultural and Industrial zoning districts and felt that the site development standards (including types of activities, parking, setbacks and surface area coverage allowed) within the Industrial zoning district would be better suited to the types of development proposed by Bigfork Valley. The Commission also discussed the impact that development of the site may have on local stormwater runoff and felt that Bigfork Valley must show how they will mitigate those issues.

Motion by Logdahl, second by Pifher, to recommend that the City Council approve rezoning of this property from Agricultural to Industrial pending the successful outcome of an environmental impact study to be supplied to the City of Bigfork by Bigfork Valley and proof of compliance with all local, state, and federal rules and regulations regarding tributary waters to be supplied to the City of Bigfork by Bigfork Valley, MCU.

Rezoning Request by Bigfork Lutheran Church for Parcel ID#’s 85-490-0070, 85-490-0191, 85-490-0081 and 85-490-0201 at 101 Cedar Street

The Planning & Zoning Commission discussed the proposed use of the property (a hardware store/craft shop) as well as its location and suitability for business use. The Commission felt that the site would be well suited to a business use.

Motion by Pifher, second by Logdahl, to recommend that the City Council approve rezoning of this property from Low-Density Residential to General Business, MCU. Other Business

City Clerk/Treasurer McKinney noted that Lonnie Kacon had contacted him to tender his resignation from the Planning & Zoning Commission as he no longer lived or owned property in the City. City Clerk/Treasurer McKinney also added that the only party expressing an interest in serving on the Planning & Zoning Commission to this point was Howard McKinney.

Motion by Logdahl, second by Pifher, to recommend that the City Council appoint Howard McKinney to the Planning & Zoning Commission, MCU.

Adjournment

The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting was adjourned by McGarry at 6:42 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 6 p.m.

Michael McKinney City Clerk/Treasurer