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Junction City public meetings in 2022

5 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Oct 19, 2022

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission conditionally approves 9-lot subdivision

The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to conditionally approve the Maple Springs First Addition preliminary subdivision (SUB-22-04), a 9-lot development south of West 11th Avenue. The approval is contingent on City Council approval of related comprehensive plan and zoning map amendments (CPA-22-23/RZ-22-24). Conditions include installing street stubs, a cul-de-sac, and utility easements.

Wed Sep 21, 2022

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves Maple Springs zone change to high-density residential

The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of a plan amendment and zone change for a portion of tax lot 5000, redesignating it from Low Density Residential/Single Family Residential to High Density Residential/Multi-family Residential. The change is needed to allow duplexes as part of the Maple Springs subdivision. The commission also approved a one-year extension for a development permit at 287 W 5th Ave and recommended Jesse Newman to fill an upcoming vacancy.

Wed Aug 17, 2022

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves Celtic Homes conditional use permit 6-1

The Junction City Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Celtic Homes to build a quad-plex at 815 Deal Street, despite opposition from neighbors and a commissioner's conflict of interest. The commission also recommended reappointing two commissioners and initiated rezoning of eight city-owned properties to Public Lands. Chair Haag voted against the permit, citing concerns about public testimony being disregarded.

Wed Jul 20, 2022

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission continues Celtic Homes 4-plex hearing to August 17

The Junction City Planning Commission held a public hearing for a conditional use permit (CUP-22-15) for a 4-plex proposed by Celtic Homes at the northeast corner of Elm Street and East 8th Avenue. After hearing public testimony, the commission voted 5-0 to continue the hearing and keep the record open until the August 17, 2022 meeting. No final decision was made on the permit.

Wed Jun 15, 2022

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends rezoning city-owned properties to Public Lands

The Junction City Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval to the City Council of amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Designation and Zoning maps, re-designating and rezoning city-owned properties from Commercial to Public Lands. The commission also approved the final plat for Rolling Meadows Phase 1 (SUB-22-14) by a 6-0-1 vote, with Commissioner Montgomery opposed. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a discussion on future middle housing requirements but no action was taken.