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CITY OF MEDINA
PLANNING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday March 8, 2022
1. Call to Order: Chairperson Nielsen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Nielsen read a statement explaining that the meeting is being held in a virtual format due to
the ongoing pandemic and provided instructions for public participation.
Present: Planning Commissioners John Jacob, Beth Nielsen, Cindy Piper, Braden Rhem and
Timothy Sedabres.
Absent: Planning Commissioner Ron Grajczyk and Justin Popp.
Also Present: City Planning Director Dusty Finke and City Planner Deb Dion
2. Changes to Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
3. Update from City Council Proceedings
Reid provided an update on recent Council activity at its last two meetings.
4. Council Meeting Schedule
Finke advised that the Council will be meeting the following Tuesday and Rhem volunteered
to attend in representation of the Commission.
5. Planning Department Report
Finke provided an update. He noted that the Commission is tentatively scheduled to return to
in person meetings in May.
6. Public Hearing – Weston Woods of Medina – Planned Unit Development
and Plat Amendment – Mark and Kathleen Smith – East of Mohawk Drive,
North of Hwy 55
Finke presented a requested amendment to a previously approved Planned Unit Development
and Plat for Weston Woods of Medina. He provided details on the approved subdivision and
noted that since the time of approval the applicant has proposed to make some changes to the
units proposed. He summarized the proposed changes which includes changing 10 twinhome
lots to nine villa home lots, widening single-family lots, allowing an option for a single-
family lot to be used for a community pool, reduction of the minimum setbacks between the
twinhomes, and increasing the maximum hardcover for single-family. He noted that the
changes would result in a reduction of the density from 2.62 units per acre to 2.56 units per
acre. He summarized the review criteria noting that the previous approval would stay in
place if the amendment were not approved.
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Mark Smith, applicant, noted that he is present to address any questions the Commission may
have.
Nielsen opened the public hearing at 7:16 p.m.
No comments made.
Nielsen closed the public hearing at 7:17 p.m.
Piper commented that the changes proposed appear to be nicely done.
Nielsen agreed that the changes are nicely done and confirmed that there were no other
comments or questions from the Commission.
Motion by Rhem, seconded by Jacob, to recommend approval of the amendment to the
Weston Woods PUD and Plat.
A roll call vote was performed:
Jacob aye
Piper aye
Rhem aye
Sedabres aye
Nielsen aye
Motion carries unanimously.
7. McDonald’s – Conditional Use Permit to Modify and Expand Drive Thru Service – 822
Highway 55 (PID 1111823140020)
Dion stated that the applicant requested a Conditional Use Permit amendment to expand their
one lane drive thru into a two-lane drive thru. She identified the location of the existing drive
thru and reviewed the zoning of adjacent parcels. She reviewed the site plan noting that the
expanded drive thru would reduce parking but increase stacking in the drive thru. She
reviewed the current parking numbers, noting the reduction of four spaces as a result of the
expanded drive thru but noted that the parking would still exceed the minimum requirements.
She noted that the stacking would increase by three spaces which also exceeds the minimum
required. She stated that the Conditional Use Permit standards for a drive thru were included
in the staff report. She noted that within the staff report are additional conditions
recommended by staff.
Kevin Shay, representing the applicant, stated that he is present to address any questions the
Commission may have and confirmed that they support the conditions as recommended by
staff.
Nielsen opened the public hearing at 7:26 p.m.
No comments made.
Nielsen closed the public hearing at 7:27 p.m.
Rhem stated that he did not have any questions and believed that this increase in capacity
would be a good thing.
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Piper agreed that this appears to be a good method to improve service for the business.
Nielsen agreed that this appears to be a nice change and confirmed there were no questions
from the Commission.
Motion by Piper, seconded by Rhem, to recommend approval of the Conditional Use
Permit based upon the findings and subject to the conditions described in the staff report.
A roll call vote was performed:
Jacob aye
Piper aye
Rhem aye
Sedabres aye
Nielsen aye
Motion carries unanimously.
8. Land Acquisition – PID 03-118-23-24-0002
Finke stated that the City has a pending purchase agreement for the 17-acre parcel at 2120
Chippewa Road. He noted that the City has identified a need for park land in this area within
its Comprehensive Plan. He noted that there may be some excess property above what is
needed for a neighborhood park, therefore staff will discuss options with the Park
Commission. He stated that staff believes that this is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
and a draft letter was provided with those findings should the Commission concur.
Jacob asked the configuration of the land, whether it is buildable or includes wetland.
Finke replied that there is a portion of the site that is wetland but most of the property is
buildable. He noted that the topography lends itself to recreational use.
Motion by Piper, seconded by Rhem, to direct the Chair to report to the City Council that
the Planning Commission finds the acquisition of 2120 Chippewa Road to be consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan.
A roll call vote was performed:
Jacob aye
Piper aye
Rhem aye
Sedabres aye
Nielsen aye
Motion carries unanimously.
9. Approval of the February 8, 2022 Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes.
Motion by Jacob, seconded by Piper, to approve the February 8, 2022, Planning
Commission minutes as presented.
A roll call vote was performed:
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Jacob aye
Piper aye
Rhem aye
Sedabres aye
Nielsen aye
Motion carries unanimously.
10. Adjourn
Motion by Piper, seconded by Sedabres, to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
A roll call vote was performed:
Jacob aye
Piper aye
Rhem aye
Sedabres aye
Nielsen aye
Motion carried unanimously.