Motion by Member Jim Martzke, Second by Member Nathan Watkins

Vote: 7 - 0 Approved

Motion by Member Randall Limbach, Second by Member Jim Martzke The Applicant and Staff jointly requested that the item be continued to the September 11, 2024, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Chair DePew requested that the order of meeting items be revised to move this first public hearing before the Call to the Public. There were several members of the public present at the meeting that wished to speak regarding this item. Although the item was listed on the agenda, a public hearing was not opened. The public was advised that their comments would appear under call to the public rather than item and if they wished for their comments to be included in the meeting minutes of the date of the postponed hearing, they would need to either appear in person for the meeting or submit written comments for the record.

The commission unanimously voted to postpone the public hearing until September 11, 2024.

Vote: 8 - 0 Approved

Motion by Member Randall Limbach, Second by Member Jim Martzke Case planner Taylor provided a staff presentation, which is preserved in the files.
Applicant Mike Normand, provided an applicant's statement, which included a powerpoint presentation following staff's presentation.
Jesus Arrieta, a member of the public, spoke in favor of the request. He expressed concern with the current Newell Street configuration and asked that the county consider closing off the road. Christa Mamuska, a member of the public, spoke in favor of the request. David Lloyd, member of the public, spoke in favor of the request. Applicant Normand waived his applicant's rebuttal.
Commission discussion: Member Watkins asked the applicant whether it was possible for him to talk about the closure of Newell Road with the County engineer. Applicant Normand stated he would have additional discussion with the county during permitting. Chair DePew asked about road names near the project. Case planner Taylor clarified the names of roads near the project. She also asked about traffic counts on the road. Case planner Taylor stated the county did not have this information now but additional studies will occur during permitting.
Staff recommended conditional approval. Approved 8-0

Vote: 8 - 0 Approved

Motion by Member Jim Martzke, Second by Member Gerry Gonzalez Case planner Taylor provided a staff presentation, which is preserved in the files.
Applicants Heather and Travis Gere, provided an applicant's statement, which included a powerpoint presentation following staff's presentation.
James Schmidt, member of the public, spoke in favor of the request. Jerico Ewen, member of the public, spoke in favor of the request. Tyler Edward, member of the public, spoke in favor of the request. Hoan Quan, member of the public, spoke generally in favor of the request, but was concerned about the road. Brad Couch, member of the public, spoke in favor of the request. The applicants provided an applicant's rebuttal.
Commission Discussion: Member Limbach asked the applicant to address law enforcement in the area including response time. Applicant stated it varies. Member Limbach followed up to ask if they felt response time was adequate and appropriate. The applicant agreed. Member Gonzalez complimented the applicant's efforts. He felt there was a need for this type of store and that it was a safe area. Member Fickett stated she remembered stopping at this store. Chair DePew asked staff to clarify whether Black Prince Road and Old Ranch Road roads were private roads. Case planner Taylor clarified that Black Prince road was a county maintained road. Old Ranch Road is private but publicly accessible. Chair DePew asked whether a right-of-way permit was required. Case planner Taylor stated that it would be required. Vice chair Montgomery stated he was familiar with the property. He thought there may be some issues with speeding. County engineer Watkins clarified road ownership and parking requirements.
Staff recommended conditional approval.

Vote: 8 - 0 Approved