Thomas G. Schmitzer

The meeting included several planning and zoning agenda items. Approvals were granted for the re-occupancy of space by Mells Enterprises LLC, amendments to the Future Land Use Map and rezoning requests for Holy Apostles Congregation, and a rezoning application for 5751 S. Sunny Slope Road. A rezoning request for 1401 S. Moorland Road was tabled at the applicant's request. Additionally, the commission approved setting a public hearing for proposed Zoning Code amendments regarding a Food Truck Ordinance and reviewed the 2024 meeting schedule.

The meeting included a public hearing regarding the rezoning and amendment of a Planned Unit Development Ordinance for a property on S. Moorland Road. New business consisted of tabling a site improvement request for a commercial property on W. National Avenue, approving the preliminary plat for Theofila Estates, and recommending the adoption of an ordinance for a development on S. Moorland Road. The commission also addressed continued business by approving the use, site, and architectural plans for a multi-family residential development.

The Board of Public Works discussed a recommendation to the Common Council regarding the State/Municipal Agreement for the STH 59 pavement replacement project, detailing design, funding, and construction estimates. Additionally, the meeting included updates on the progress and status of the Small Road intersection completion, the reopening schedule for the Lincoln Avenue project, and the final stages of the Roadway Rehabilitation project.

The committee reviewed and granted conditional use approval for a gas station and convenience store, including plans for a building addition and a new car wash, with specific architectural stipulations regarding roofing materials and exterior color palettes. Additionally, the committee approved the use, site, and architectural plans for a 48,278 square foot addition for Dreampak.

The committee reviewed and recommended approval for Water Utility, Sewer Utility, and General City claims. Additionally, the committee received an update from the Human Resources Department.