031025 PX Minutes

Mountain Iron Planning and Zoning Commission

March 10, 2025

Acting Chairperson Jim Techar called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following members present: Margaret Soyring, Barb Fivecoate, Steve Giorgi, Lauren Buffetta, Jerry Kujala, Zoning Administrator.

Moved by Fivecoate, supported by Giorgi to accept the Consent Agenda and minutes of the February 24, 2025 meeting. Motion carried. Absent Anderson

Mayor Peggy Anderson entered meeting at 6:05 p.m.

Moved by Fivecoate, supported by Buffetta to recess the regular meeting and open the public hearings. Motion carried.

.Ed Roskoski didn’t like that it would be sticking out more than other buildings on that block. Brad Gustafson stated that it would increase the property value and therefore generate more tax revenue.

Moved by Soyring, supported by Fivecoate to recess the public hearing and open the next hearing.

David and Nicole Felten who reside on property abutting the proposed school site were in attendance. Their concerns included privacy, buffer zone and environmental impact. There was various discussion about the function of the school, enrollment, and noise.

Motion to recess Public Hearing and reopen Regular Meeting by Fivecoate, supported by Giorgi. Motion Carried.

Moved by Stanaway, supported by Buffetta to recommend the City Council approve the variance for 3.1 feet for Jason and Erika Strahan. Motion carried.

Moved by Giorgi, supported by Fivecoate to recommend the City Council approve the Conditional Use Permit for the NLC with the stipulation of an opaque security, sound reducing 6 ft fence on the back property line. Motion Carried

Moved by Giorgi, supported by Stanaway to recommend the City Council pursue legal action to clear up the designation of Enterprise Drive South so the City can commence the extension to the new school development. Motion Carried.

.Moved by Giorgi, supported by Stanaway to adjourn at 7 p.m. Motion carried.

Respectfully Submitted by Secretary Margaret Soyring