Starbuck public meetings in 2023

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to discuss old and new business, including a Wetland Conservation Act violation at 302 W 9th St. and a conditional use permit status update for Beachside RV Park. They will also elect commissioner positions and approve building permits.

• Discuss WCA violation for Lakeshore Excavation & Vegetation Removal at 302 W 9th St. (PID# 27-0674-000)
• Discuss Conditional Use Permit Status Update for Beachside RV Park
• Approve Building Permits #ST-23-36 and #ST-23-37
• Election/Appointment of Commissioner Positions and 2024 Chair & Vice-Chair
• Discuss Glacial Hills Elementary future restorative efforts

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission is meeting to discuss compliance on a blight citation, review a final subdivision plat, and address a wetland conservation act violation. They will also approve building permits and schedule public hearings for a subdivision and a non-compliant RV park.

• Discuss compliance on blight citation #2023-34 for 610 Wollan St
• Final subdivision plat review for parcel #27-0625-001, public hearing on 11/13/23
• Discuss WCA violation for excavation and vegetation removal at 302 W 9th St (PID# 27-0674-000)
• Approve building permits #ST-23-31 to #ST-23-35
• Public hearing on Beachside RV Park CUP non-compliance on 11/13/23

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend City Council approval of the final subdivision plat for Parcel #27-0625-001, allowing Ron Feigum to subdivide a .11-acre tract to sell to Jantz Enterprises Inc. The commission also approved building permits #ST-23-31 to #ST-23-35 (4-0, with Chair Knutson abstaining) and discussed a blight citation at 610 Wollan St, noting the property owner has not fully complied and the city will coordinate collection of loose items. A discussion on a WCA violation at 2nd St (PID# 27-0674-000) was tabled with no decisions made.

• Approved the agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from October 5, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of final subdivision plat for Parcel #27-0625-001 (5-0)
• Approved building permits #ST-23-31 to #ST-23-35 (4-0, Chair Knutson abstained)

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a request to subdivide a vacant lot (Parcel # 27-0625-001), review a time extension request on a blight citation for 610 Wollan St, and approve building permits #ST-23-28 and #ST-23-30. They will also receive updates on blight enforcement and conditional use permits.

• Discuss request to subdivide vacant lot - Parcel # 27-0625-001
• Review time extension request on Blight Admin. Citation # 2023-34 - 610 Wollan St
• Approve Building Permits #ST-23-28 & #ST-23-30
• Blight Enforcement Update
• Update on Conditional Use Permits

The Starbuck Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat to subdivide 0.11 acres from parcel #27-0625-001 to be combined with a neighbor's parcel. It granted a compliance time extension for a blight citation at 610 Wollan St, with a new deadline of October 16, 2023. The commission also approved two building permits (#ST-23-28 and #ST-23-30).

• Approved the agenda (5-0).
• Approved minutes from September 5, 2023 meeting (5-0).
• Approved preliminary plat to subdivide 0.11 acres from parcel #27-0625-001 (5-0).
• Granted blight compliance time extension for 610 Wollan St, deadline October 16, 2023 (5-0).
• Approved building permits #ST-23-28 and #ST-23-30 (5-0).
• Adjourned meeting at 9:36 AM (5-0).

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 5, 2023, to discuss several property-related items, including a fence ordinance violation appeal, a request to vacate a right-of-way, and a potential revocation of a conditional use permit. They will also review a final subdivision plat, a new home request, and a garage inquiry, along with approving building permits and receiving a blight enforcement update.

• Fence ordinance violation appeal at 308 West Broadway
• Request to vacate dedicated ROW separating Lots 1-6 of 3rd & 20th Blocks on E 9th St
• Discussion on revocation of Conditional Use Permit for Beachside RV Park
• Final subdivision plat review at 204 Wollan St (PID# 27-0454-000)
• Approve building permits #ST-23-21 through #ST-23-27

The Starbuck Planning Commission denied the fence ordinance violation appeal for 308 West Broadway, requiring the property owner to repair or remove the fence so fenceposts no longer face the neighboring property. The commission also denied a request to vacate a dedicated right-of-way on E 9th St, citing an active gas pipeline and potential conflicts with the Comprehensive Plan. It approved a final subdivision plat for 204 Wollan St, recommended to the City Council, and approved a new home build at 704 E Broadway, contingent on the chair's inspection. The meeting was procedural with no other substantive decisions.

• Denied fence appeal at 308 West Broadway; owner must repair or remove fence to comply with ordinance.
• Denied request to vacate dedicated ROW on E 9th St due to active gas pipeline and plan conflicts.
• Approved final subdivision plat for 204 Wollan St, recommended to City Council.
• Approved new home build at 704 E Broadway, contingent on Chair Knutson's approval.
• Approved building permits #ST-23-21 through #ST-23-27.
• Approved agenda and minutes from August 1, 2023, meeting.

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 1, 2023, to discuss and act on several land-use items. These include a fence ordinance violation appeal, a request to vacate a right-of-way, a variance for a new home, a final subdivision plat, and multiple fence and structure requests. Public hearings for the variance and subdivision plat are scheduled for September 14, 2023.

• Fence ordinance violation appeal at 308 West Broadway
• Request to vacate dedicated right-of-way separating Lots 1-6 of 3rd & 20th Blocks on E 9th St.
• Variance request for garage wall height over 12 ft and structure height over 25 ft at 602 E 2nd St.
• Final subdivision plat review at 620 E 2nd St.
• Request to place Don Voehl memorial bench at Hobo Park

The Starbuck Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend revoking Beachside RV Park's conditional use permit due to failure to construct a required privacy fence, with a 30-day notice of hearing. They also recommended approving a variance for a home at 602 E 2nd St exceeding height limits, and tabled discussions on a fence violation appeal and a road vacation request to seek legal advice.

• Recommended revoking Beachside RV Park CUP for missing privacy fence (5-0)
• Recommended variance for 19'3" garage wall and 31'8 3/8" structure height at 602 E 2nd St (5-0)
• Recommended approving final subdivision plat for Parcel # 27-0664-001 (4-0, Anderson abstained)
• Recommended approving fence and easement for Northern Natural Gas, contingent on attorney review (5-0)
• Approved building permit for attached garage at 703 E 2nd St (5-0)
• Approved Don Voehl memorial bench at Hobo Park, contingent on city office approval (5-0)
• Approved building permit for pre-built shed at 608 E 9th St (5-0)
• Approved fence at 311 W 7th St, contingent on Commissioner Bowser review (5-0)

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on July 5, 2023, to discuss and decide on several property-related items. These include a fence ordinance violation appeal, two subdivision requests, a garage/breezeway request, a sign permit review, and an inquiry about short-term rentals. The commission will also approve building permits and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Fence Ordinance Violation Appeal – 308 West Broadway
• Request to Subdivide Parcel – 620 E 2nd St (Parcel # 27-0664-001)
• Request to Subdivide Parcel – 204 Wollan St (Parcel # 27-0454-000)
• Discuss Request Build Garage/Breezeway – 709 Poler St (Parcel# 27-0216-000)
• Review Dreamwood Sign Permit - 101 E 5th St (Parcel # 27-0372-000)

The Starbuck Planning Commission approved preliminary plats to subdivide parcels at 620 E 2nd St and 204 Wollan St, and approved a building permit for a garage/breezeway at 709 Poler St contingent on an on-site inspection. The commission tabled discussion of a fence ordinance violation appeal at 308 West Broadway pending a certificate of survey, and agreed to consider a short-term rental ordinance after a resident's inquiry.

• Approved preliminary plat to subdivide 0.87 acres from Parcel # 27-0664-001 (620 E 2nd St), with Commissioner Anderson abstaining.
• Approved preliminary plat to subdivide a 15-foot by 100-foot tract from Parcel # 27-0454-000 (204 Wollan St).
• Approved building permit to replace garage and build attached breezeway at 709 Poler St, contingent on Chair Knutson's on-site inspection.
• Tabled fence ordinance violation appeal for 308 West Broadway until a certificate of survey is provided.
• Agreed to review and consider adopting a short-term rental ordinance for the city.
• Approved building permits #ST-23-13 through #ST-23-14.

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission discussed a proposed free store at 310 Main St and potential shed house at 602 E 2nd St. No permits are needed for the free store, and the commission requested more detailed residential-style plans for the shed house. The commission also approved building permits #ST-23-05 through #ST-23-12.

• Approved agenda with addition of free store discussion (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 2, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Requested more detailed residential-style plans for shed house at 602 E 2nd St (4-1-0, Anderson abstained)
• Approved building permits #ST-23-05 through #ST-23-12 (5-0)

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission is meeting to handle organizational business, including approving the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. Under new business, they will discuss building plans for a new business at 808 Industrial Park and a request to build a 16' by 26' deck at 1085 Moore St. They will also consider approving building permits #ST-23-03 and #ST-23-04.

• Discuss building plans for new business at 808 Industrial Park
• Request to build a 16' by 26' deck at 1085 Moore St
• Approve building permits #ST-23-03 and #ST-23-04
• Approve minutes from April 4, 2023 regular meeting

The Starbuck Planning Commission approved a building permit for Mustang Seeds to construct a 60 by 80-foot warehouse with a small office and 4 bulk soybean tanks at 808 Industrial Park (PID # 27-0697-000). The commission also approved a permit for a new 16 by 26-foot deck at 1085 Moore St (PID # 27-0589-000), and approved building permits #ST-23-03 and #ST-23-04. All motions passed 5-0.

• Approved building permit for Mustang Seeds' 60x80-foot warehouse with office and 4 bulk soybean tanks at 808 Industrial Park (PID # 27-0697-000) - motion carried 5-0.
• Approved building permit for a new 16x26-foot deck at 1085 Moore St (PID # 27-0589-000) - motion carried 5-0.
• Approved building permits #ST-23-03 and #ST-23-04 - motion carried 5-0.
• Approved the agenda with additions - motion carried 5-0.
• Approved minutes from the April 4, 2023 regular meeting - motion carried 5-0.
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:15 AM - motion carried 5-0.

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission will discuss the sale of 108 E 5th St (The Neon Loon coffee shop), an expired interim use permit for used car sales at 507 N Main St, a fence complaint at 301/305 E 6th St, and a potential business at 101 E 5th St. The commission will also consider approving building permit #ST-23-01 and receive an update on the Hobo Park/Marina Lighthouse Reconstruction Project.

• Sale of 108 E 5th St – The Neon Loon (Coffee Shop)
• Expired Interim Use Permit for Used Car Sales – 507 N Main St
• Fence Complaint on Northeast Portion of 51 Block – 301/305 E 6th St
• Potential Business at 101 E 5th St – Parcel # 27-0372-000
• Approve Building Permit (#ST-23-01)

The Starbuck Planning Commission voted 4-0 to declare the fences at 301 W 6th St and 305 W 6th St as existing non-conforming structures, meaning they can remain without corrective action. This follows a complaint from Tom and Judy Cory about fence proximity to an alley. The commission also approved the agenda, previous minutes, and a building permit, and discussed several other items.

• Approved the agenda with additions, motion carried 4-0.
• Approved the minutes from the February 7, 2023 regular meeting, motion carried 4-0.
• Declared the fences at 301 W 6th St and 305 W 6th St as existing non-conforming fences requiring no corrective action, motion carried 4-0.
• Approved building permit #ST-23-01, motion carried 4-0.

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission approved a request to install a 10-foot-wide retaining wall paver patio at 208 N Main St, or a 12-foot-wide version if written approval from neighboring property owner Ted Razink is submitted. The commission also approved the meeting agenda and minutes from the January 3, 2023 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the potential sale of 108 E 5th St for a coffee shop was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved the agenda and minutes from the January 3, 2023 regular meeting (3-0).
• Approved the request to install a 10-foot-wide retaining wall paver patio at 208 N Main St, or a 12-foot-wide version with written approval from Ted Razink (3-0).

Planning Zoning

The Starbuck Planning Commission is holding its regular meeting to handle organizational business, including approving the agenda and minutes, electing a 2023 chair and vice-chair, and reviewing issued conditional use permits. The commission will also approve building permits ST-22-63 through ST-22-65. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Election of 2023 Chair and Vice-Chair positions
• Review/revisit issued conditional use permits
• Approve building permits ST-22-63 through ST-22-65