Minutes of Oak City Town Planning and Zoning Meeting
Held June 18, 2025
The meeting was held at the Oak City Town Hall located at 30 West Center beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
The following attended:
Town Officials Others
Interim Chairman Dylan Finlinson-Absent Robert Finlinson
Member Kendall Dewsnup Tyler Finlinson
Member Colin Christensen-Absent Juan Lopez
Member Mason Anderson Deb Lopez
Member Peggy Kooyman
Mayor Shim Callister Acting Chairperson
Secretary Karen K. Lovell
A. Invocation. The invocation was given by Mason.
B. Adopt Agenda. Before the meeting, Juan Lopez asked the Mayor if he could attend the meeting to discuss a plan he has to put in a driveway and a vehicle covering on his property. This discussion was added as Agenda Item E.
Kendall moved, seconded by Mason, to adopt the Agenda as amended. Roll Call Vote: Dylan-Absent. Kendall-Aye. Colin-Absent. Peggy-Aye. Mason-Aye.
C. Adopt Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting held Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Mason moved, seconded by Kendall, to adopt the Minutes as written. Roll Call Vote: Dylan-Absent. Kendall-Aye. Colin-Absent. Peggy-Aye. Mason-Aye.
D. Discuss Building Permit Application for Approximately 151 West 100 South-Melissa Finlinson. The Mayor went over the Application for this. The water is already installed so if she builds a house, she will have an impact fee for that. Dave has already signed off on the power so it is ok. The Mayor showed a map showing where the property is located. Tyler presented a map which showed where the house would be placed on the lot. The Mayor looked at the information that the County has and found that there is plenty of frontage and it is a .4 Acre lot. The Mayor let Tyler know that he will have to meet with Adam Richins, County Building Inspector, to get him to sign off on the Building Permit. Once that happens, Tyler will get the Permit to the Mayor.
Peggy moved, seconded by Mason, to approve the Building Application for Mellisa Finlinson. Roll Call Vote: Peggy-Aye. Kendall-Aye. Mason-Aye. Dylan-Absent. Colin-Absent.
E. Juan and Deb Lopez Building Permit Consideration. The Commission went over this with the Lopezes. They are basically, putting in a driveway and a carport. The Mayor has checked and found they have enough property to meet the front setback requirement. They are aware they need to get a building permit but wanted to discuss it with the Commission to make sure it met all the requirements. The Mayor will go up there and make sure it meets setback requirements on the one side.
Kendall moved, seconded by Peggy, to approve the application as long as the corner meets the setback requirements and they obtain the proper Building Permit from the County. Roll Call Vote: Kendall-Aye. Peggy-Aye. Mason-Aye. Dylan-Absent. Colin-Absent.
F. Discuss Updating the Town of Oak City General Plan-Jess Peterson, R6. Jess was not able to attend after all. The Commission went through what Jess has outlined for the Plan. He still wants to come take pictures or have someone submit some pictures. The Mayor quickly presented what Jess had submitted. He will email a copy of this to each commission member, along with a copy of the current Plan, they will compare the Plans and be ready to discuss this further at the July Planning and Zoning Meeting. The General Plan should be redone every five to ten years depending on the needs of the Town. Might be able to have Jess send a copy of the new Plan with the changes highlighted.
G. Miscellaneous.
Mason Anderson.
Mason voiced his concerns with the situation where they are thinking of selling federal lands, such as BLM and Forest Service lands, for data centers and other structures. He was wanting more information on this. Karen stated that Evelyn Warnick is a representative for Celeste Malone and she has encouraged the Town Board, or any concerned parties, to contact her with their concerns.
H. Adjournment.
Shim adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m.
Submitted by:
____________________________ Approved By, ____________________________________
Karen K. Lovell, Secretary Shim Callister, Acting Chairman