Planning Commission Meeting 8-7-2025
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of July 10th meeting minutes
Open forum public comments
Council update: DCM farm plat, legacy woods, city land acquisition, curbside waste concept plan
Ordinance amendment: 100.13 Home Occupation
Interim Use Permit for Thicket Hill Winery event center
Full Document Analysis
Votes (3)
Approve the agenda
Moved by Brown · Seconded by Crossland
Approve minutes with amended changes
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Approve the amendment to the zoning code
Moved by Crossland · Seconded by Grover
Notable Quotes (2)
If I wasn't on council, I would just be doing it. But I am on council, so I have to follow the rules.
If something were to happen, we have no intention of selling it outside the family, but if something were to happen, I die, my son dies... we have no ability to sell this under the IUP.
People (3)
MarshaResidentRaised concerns about lack of fire suppression in new industrial buildings and heavy truck traffic on 113th/Fernbrook.
1 quote
Raised concerns about lack of fire suppression in new industrial buildings and heavy truck traffic on 113th/Fernbrook.
“Why aren't these trucks required to be covered? And why do they have to have so much dirt in that project that they're building?”
Addressing truck traffic and dust issues.
Sarah VanaststonCity Council Member/ApplicantProposed code amendment to allow home-based sales of cottage food products produced on-site.
1 quote
Proposed code amendment to allow home-based sales of cottage food products produced on-site.
“It also seems silly that someone can come to my house and buy eggs, perfectly fine, but I can't also sell them cookies at the same time in that same transaction.”
Explaining the rationale for the code amendment.
Jack BurnsOwner, Thicket Hill WineryRequested 50-year IUP for event center and wine production facility at 17501 Dayton River Road.
1 quote
Requested 50-year IUP for event center and wine production facility at 17501 Dayton River Road.
“We are investing a tremendous amount of money... I need more than 20. Hell, the the loan won't even be paid off in 25 years.”
Arguing for a 50-year permit duration versus the staff recommendation of 25 years.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (4)
- August 7th Planning Commission Meeting at 6:32 PM
- July 10th meeting minutes
- July 8th City Council Meeting
- July 22nd City Council Meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Amendment to home occupation code to allow retail sales of goods produced on-site (cottage industries).