Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
3.A.1. April 27th, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 
3.B. Public Hearing to hear testimony for or against the amendment to section 11-306.03 of the Crete Municipal Code Ordinance 2273 amend administrative subdivision procedure to include lot combinations. 
3.C. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on section 11-306.03 of the Crete Municipal Code Ordinance 2273 amend administrative subdivision procedure to include lot combinations. 
3.D. Public Hearing to hear testimony for or against the review of the Special Exception request for Lothrop Lake Estates Lot 2 3.02 Acres in R2 Lothrop Lake Circle Shouse home. 
3.E. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the review of the Special Exception request for Lothrop Lake Estates Lot 2 3.02 Acres in R2 Lothrop Lake Circle Shouse home. 

3.F. Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the following proposed Zoning Change Request. Parcel ID: 760015422, Parcel ID: 760009325, Parcel ID: 760009392, Parcel ID: 760015414, Parcel ID: 760009376, Parcel ID: 760145770, Parcel ID: 760009317, Parcel ID: 760145849 I1 to C2
 
3.G. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the  proposed Zoning Change Request. Parcel ID: 760015422, Parcel ID: 760009325, Parcel ID: 760009392, Parcel ID: 760015414, Parcel ID: 760009376, Parcel ID: 760145770, Parcel ID: 760009317, Parcel ID: 760145849 I1 to C2
4. Petitions - Communications - Resident Concerns
5. Officers' Reports
6. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
 
Meeting: May 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Crete Planning Commission
Subject:
1. Open Meeting
Rationale:
In accordance with Nebraska law, a copy of the Open Meetings Act can be found in the back of the council chambers. Items listed on the agenda may be considered in any order.
Subject:
2. Roll Call
Rationale:
  • Attendance of members will be recorded to determine the presence of a quorum for official actions.
Discussion:
Jennifer Robison:   Absent   
Carely Adame Ortiz:   Present  
Ryan Jindra:   Absent  
Dave Jurena:   Present  
Justin Kozisek:   Present  
Scott Kuncl:   Present  
Jay Quinn:   Absent  
Drew Rische:   Absent  
Jeff Wenz:   Absent  
Present: 4, Absent: 5

City Administrator Tom Ourada was also present and did vote.
Also present: Building Inspector Trenton Griffin, City Clerk Nancy Tellez, and Blaine Spanjer 
Subject:
3. Items of Business
Rationale:
  • Action may be taken to discuss/limit discussion, to hear testimony in favor of or in opposition to, and to approve or disapprove any matter presented under this title.
Subject:
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
Subject:
3.A.1. April 27th, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 
Discussion:
Scott Kuncl motioned and Tom Ourada seconded to approve the April 27th, 2026 Planning Commission minutes.
Carely Adame Ortiz : Aye, Justin Kozisek: Aye, Dave Jurena: Aye, Tom Ourada: Aye, Scott Kuncl: Aye
Aye: 5, No: 0
Attachments:
Subject:
3.B. Public Hearing to hear testimony for or against the amendment to section 11-306.03 of the Crete Municipal Code Ordinance 2273 amend administrative subdivision procedure to include lot combinations. 
Discussion:
Scott Kuncl motioned and Justin Kozisek seconded to open the Public Hearing at 6:02 p.m. to hear testimony for or against the amendment to section 11-306.03 of the Crete Municipal Code Ordinance 2273 to amend the administrative subdivision procedure to include lot combinations. 
Carely Adame Ortiz : Aye, Tom Ourada: Aye, Dave Jurena: Aye, Justin Kozisek: Aye, Scott Kuncl: Aye
Aye: 5, No: 0
City Administrator and Planning Commission member Tom Ourada explained that when people purchase multiple lots they can have lot combinations and the county has handled that. In the past the City did not have a mechanism to do that. The City of Crete's current attorney Anna Burge has worked on this and stated that the City can do this as well. Ourada explained that it is cleaner if the City does it since the City has the power to undedicated easements cease and desist. 

Planning Commission member Scott Kuncl asked if the City combines the property numbers under one and Ourada stated that the City does not the county still does. The City is able to make them into one lot thought the administrative subdivision rules.  

Justin Kozisek motioned and Carely  Adame Ortiz seconded to close the Public Hearing at 6:07 p.m. to hear testimony for or against the amendment to section 11-306.03 of the Crete Municipal Code Ordinance 2273 to amend the administrative subdivision procedure to include lot combinations. 
Carely Adame Ortiz : Aye, Tom Ourada: Aye, Dave Jurena: Aye, Justin Kozisek: Aye, Scott Kuncl: Aye
Aye: 5, No: 0
Attachments:
Subject:
3.C. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on section 11-306.03 of the Crete Municipal Code Ordinance 2273 amend administrative subdivision procedure to include lot combinations. 
Discussion:
Justin Kozisek motioned and Scott Kuncl seconded to make a recommendation to the City Council on section 11-306.03 of the Crete Municipal Code Ordinance 2273 to amend the administrative subdivision procedure to include lot combinations. 
Carely Adame Ortiz : Aye, Tom Ourada: Aye, Dave Jurena: Aye, Justin Kozisek: Aye, Scott Kuncl: Aye
Aye: 5, No: 0
Attachments:
Subject:
3.D. Public Hearing to hear testimony for or against the review of the Special Exception request for Lothrop Lake Estates Lot 2 3.02 Acres in R2 Lothrop Lake Circle Shouse home. 
Discussion:
Scott Kuncl motioned and Carely Adame Ortiz second to open the Public Hearing at 6:08 p.m. to hear testimony for or against the review of the Special Exception request for Lothrop Lake Estates Lot 2 3.02 Acres in R2 Lothrop Lake Circle Shouse home. 
Tom Ourada: Aye, Dave Jurena: Aye, Justin Kozisek: Aye,Carely Adame Ortiz : Aye, Scott Kuncl: Aye
Aye: 5, No: 0

City Administrator and Planning Commission member Tom Ourada stated that Shouses were approved and in A1 they are automatically approved and in R1 and R2 they are allowed by special exception. Shouse homes are allowed in this zoning jurisdiction and seven different criteria have to be met. The Planning Commission looks at it and makes a recommendation and then the City Council has to look at it before it is a done deal and a special exception can happen. Ourada stated that this is not the only Shouse in that subdivision. Ourada stated that having the Planning Commission look at the special exceptions is of high value. Ourada stated that this special exception request is on over 3 acres and consistent with the neighborhood. 

Justin Kozisek motioned and Scott Kuncl second to Close the Public Hearing at 6:12 p.m. to hear testimony for or against the review of the Special Exception request for Lothrop Lake Estates Lot 2 3.02 Acres in R2 Lothrop Lake Circle Shouse home. 
Tom Ourada: Aye, Dave Jurena: Aye, Carely Adame Ortiz : Aye, Justin Kozisek: Aye,Scott Kuncl: Aye
Aye: 5, No: 0
 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.E. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the review of the Special Exception request for Lothrop Lake Estates Lot 2 3.02 Acres in R2 Lothrop Lake Circle Shouse home. 
Discussion:
Justin Kozisek motioned and Carely Adame Ortiz second to recommend to the City Council the Special Exception request for Lothrop Lake Estates Lot 2 3.02 Acres in R2 Lothrop Lake Circle Shouse home. 
Tom Ourada: Aye, Dave Jurena: Aye, Scott Kuncl: Aye, Carely Adame Ortiz : Aye, Justin Kozisek: Aye,
Aye: 5, No: 0
Attachments:
Subject:

3.F. Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the following proposed Zoning Change Request. Parcel ID: 760015422, Parcel ID: 760009325, Parcel ID: 760009392, Parcel ID: 760015414, Parcel ID: 760009376, Parcel ID: 760145770, Parcel ID: 760009317, Parcel ID: 760145849 I1 to C2
 
Discussion:
Justin Kozisek motioned and Carely Adame Ortiz seconded to open the Public Hearing at 6:14 p.m. to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the following proposed Zoning Change Request. Parcel ID: 760015422, Parcel ID: 760009325, Parcel ID: 760009392, Parcel ID: 760015414, Parcel ID: 760009376, Parcel ID: 760145770, Parcel ID: 760009317, Parcel ID: 760145849 I1 to C2
Tom Ourada: Aye, Dave Jurena: Aye, Scott Kuncl: Aye, Carely Adame Ortiz : Aye, Justin Kozisek: Aye,
Aye: 5, No: 0

City Administrator and Planning Commission member Tom Ourada stated that this is Blaine Spanjer's request and he has dedicated some property and some of this we are going to get more information from the City Engineer. This is the request to rezone from I1 to C2. The C2 is consistent with other C2 in the area and there is not an issue with spot or island zoning. 
Property owner Blaine Spanjer was present and answered questions. He stated that the plat actually needs to be changed a little bit and does not include one of the parcel ID because the road has to be dedicated and the other parcel Id but he is asking for the zoning change. Spanjer explained the area he is asking to be rezoned on the map and that it would be consistent with the buildings that are there. 
Planning Commission member Scott Kuncl asked why there is a property on the middle of the road on the map. Ourada explained that the City owns that property and it is still zoned I2. Spanjer explained where that Parcel ID number was and that it is actually 10th Street. Ourada explained that this is not Spanjer asking for a property transfer but for rezoning. The City of Crete owns one of the parcels which is the street and that would be rezoned as well. Ourada stated that the changes to the City's GIS map will be addressed when the technician gets back from leave. 

Justin Kozisek motioned and Carely Adame Ortiz seconded to Close the Public Hearing at 6:21 p.m. to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the following proposed Zoning Change Request. Parcel ID: 760015422, Parcel ID: 760009325, Parcel ID: 760009392, Parcel ID: 760015414, Parcel ID: 760009376, Parcel ID: 760145770, Parcel ID: 760009317, Parcel ID: 760145849 I1 to C2
Tom Ourada: Aye, Dave Jurena: Aye, Scott Kuncl: Aye, Carely Adame Ortiz : Aye, Justin Kozisek: Aye,
Aye: 5, No: 0

 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.G. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the  proposed Zoning Change Request. Parcel ID: 760015422, Parcel ID: 760009325, Parcel ID: 760009392, Parcel ID: 760015414, Parcel ID: 760009376, Parcel ID: 760145770, Parcel ID: 760009317, Parcel ID: 760145849 I1 to C2
Discussion:
Scott Kuncl motioned and Justin Kozisek seconded to recommend to the City Council the proposed Zoning Change Request. Parcel ID: 760015422, Parcel ID: 760009325, Parcel ID: 760009392, Parcel ID: 760015414, Parcel ID: 760009376, Parcel ID: 760145770, Parcel ID: 760009317, Parcel ID: 760145849 I1 to C2
Tom Ourada: Aye, Dave Jurena: Aye, Scott Kuncl: Aye, Carely Adame Ortiz : Aye, Justin Kozisek: Aye,
Aye: 5, No: 0
Attachments:
Subject:
4. Petitions - Communications - Resident Concerns
Rationale:
  • Resident testimony may be limited to 3 minutes per person.
  • Please do not repeat testimony that has already be heard.
  • No action can be taken on matters presented under this title except to answer any questions or to refer the matter for further action.
Subject:
5. Officers' Reports
Rationale:
  • Reports may be given by Officers, Departments, or Commission Members concerning the current operations of the City.
  • No action can be taken on matters presented under this title except to answer any questions or to refer the matter for further action.
Subject:
6. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m.
 

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