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Planning Commission Mtg 082625

East Bethel City CouncilWednesday, August 27, 2025
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Council liaison update

Booster West Park playground upgrades

Barnaminium ordinance update

Fire station infrastructure and garage upgrades

Proposed city property acquisition at Sims and 65

City facility needs study RFP

Town hall meeting scheduling

Public hearing: Slater variance request for accessory structures

Public hearing: Cliff Sanderson Acres subdivision

Full Document Analysis

Votes (2)

Approval of minutes with changes

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Unspecified

Approve two variances for the Slater property (additional structure and square footage overage)

Passed3-1-1

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Unspecified

Notable Quotes (2)

New playground equipment will be coming soon to the Booster West Park, including a kids-size zipline.

— Brian
ParksUpdate on city park improvements.

Once you put the machinery in this new building and you put 8,000 square bales and you put a couple hundred round bales in there for sale, there's no room.

— Troy Slater
Variance RequestJustifying the requested size of the agricultural structure.

People (4)

BrianCouncil Member

Provides city updates, facilitates meetings, and discusses zoning and facility planning.

1 quote

“The Barnaminium's ordinance that we discussed was passed by council.”

Update on recent legislative action.

GraceCity Staff/Planner

Explains zoning codes, variance standards, and planning procedures.

1 quote

“Agricultural buildings are exempt from the state building code and the city's architectural standards.”

Explaining zoning exemptions.

Troy SlaterProperty Owner

Seeking variances for additional and oversized accessory structures for his agricultural/bee operation.

1 quote

“It ain't big enough.”

Response to inquiry about his proposed structure size.

Tom CarlyleRepresentative, Sherco Construction

Applying for rezoning and subdivision plat for Cliffs Anderson Acres.

Places Mentioned

Booster West Park22206 Durant Street NortheastSims and 65 intersectionCliffs Anderson Acres (north of County Road 74/217th Avenue)Gordy Mickelson Wildlife Management Area

Events & Meetings (3)

  • November 13th, 6 pm - Town Hall Meeting at Senior Center
  • November 13th, 7 pm - Public Q&A in Chambers
  • September 8th - City Council meeting for Slater variance recommendation

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

14-4(A)

Limits properties over 5 acres to four accessory structures.

Section 59

Rezoning/PUD requirements for properties within the Significant Natural Environmental area overlay.

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