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Roll Call: 8 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
A. WORKSHOP AGENDA
(1) Discuss agenda items.
B. AGENDA
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
D. CALL TO ORDER.
Chairperson Vaughn called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and noted for the record that five (5) Commissioners were present.
E. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
(2) Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on May 13, 2008.
Motion to Approve to Approve the Consent Agenda item with the modifications noted during the worksession. Moved by Vice Chairperson Tom Simerly, seconded by Commissioner Reginald Jones.
Vote to Approve to Approve the Consent Agenda item with the modifications noted during the worksession. (Approved)
Ayes: Simerly, Jones, Vaughn, Stripling, North
Nays: None
F. PUBLIC HEARING:
(3) Consider Case Z-1147-08; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) request for a Check Cashing Service and Loan Agency in the General Retail (GR) Zoning District. The property in question is located at Hampton Road & Pleasant Run Road and consists of 0.34 acres and 1 lot. The applicant is Cottonwood Financial.
Staff Report for Case Z-1147-08
Ms. Linda Zombeck, Senior Planner, gave the staff report.
Chairperson Vaughn asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff. There being no response, she opened the public hearing and asked Mr. Rozier to come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Richard Rozier, of 1812 Masters Drive, representing Cottonwood Financial, came forward to address the Commission. He informed the Commission that Cottonwood Financial understand the nature of the Commissions’ concern about the close promixity of the proposed Cash Store to the City initiated High Street project. He also stated that the primary function of the Cash Store is payday loans and Cottonwood Financial would be willing to make changes to the elevations or landscape plan to meet and exceed the Zoning Ordinance requirements. He informed the Commission that he was able to answer questions.
Chairperson Vaughn asked the Commission if there were any questions for Mr. Rozier.
Commissioner North asked Mr. Rozier to identify the competion of the Cash Store in the DeSoto area.
Mr. Rozier stated that Mr. Stephen Coffey would be better suited to address the Commission on the matter of competition for the proposed Cash Store.
Mr. Stephen Coffey, of 1607 Dalwood Circle, Corinath, came forward to address the Commission. He named the competiton in close proximity to the proposed site of the Cash Store.
Chairperson Vaughn asked Mr. Coffey to explain the reason for selecting the proposed stand alone site, rather than a space in a strip mall.
Mr. Coffey informed the Commission that the proposed site for the Cash Store was selected, because the growth of Cash Store establishments had surpassed strip mall locations and the next step for Cash Stores has been to redevelop stand alone buildings on main streets in different communities. He also stated that there is a market in DeSoto for a payday lending establishment and an opportunity to clean up the existing eye sore of a prominent location in the City.
Chairperson Vaughn asked the Commission if there were any other questions for either Mr. Coffey or Mr. Rozier. Hearing no response, she asked if there was anyone else who wished to address the Commission either in favor or in opposition to case Z-1147-08. There being no response, she declared the public hearing closed and asked the Commission if there was any discussion on the matter.
Commissioner Jones stated that the need for a Cash Store in DeSoto is probably warranted but not at the proposed location, especially since it is a prominent location in the City and it is also across the street from the High Street project.
Chairperson Vaughn asked the Commission if there was any other comments or discussion. There being no response, she asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Deny to Deny Case Z-1147-08; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) request for a Check Cashing Service and Loan Agency in the General Retail (GR) Zoning District. Moved by Commissioner Van Stripling, seconded by Vice Chairperson Tom Simerly.
Vote to Deny to Deny Case Z-1147-08; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) request for a Check Cashing Service and Loan Agency in the General Retail (GR) Zoning District. (Approved)
Ayes: North, Simerly, Vaughn, Stripling, Jones
Nays: None
(4) Consider Case Z-1150-08; to Amend the City of DeSoto Zoning Ordinance to Amend Section 36, Use Regulations; and Section 43, Supplemental Regulations regarding Pawn Shops, replacement of Mobile Homes and to permit Subdivision Entry Features.
Staff Report for Case Z-1150-08
Ms. Linda Zombeck, Senior Planner, gave the staff report.
Chairperson Vaughn asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff. Hearing no response, she opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone else that wished to address the Commission either in favor or in opposition of case Z-1150-08. There being no response, she closed the public hearing and asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to Approve Case Z-1150-08; an Amendment to Section 36, Use Regulations; and Section 43, Supplemental Regulations regarding Pawn Shops, replacement of Mobile Homes and to permit Subdivision Entry Features (Tower) in the Zoning Ordinance. Moved by Commissioner Van Stripling, seconded by Commissioner Dick North.
Vote to Approve to Approve Case Z-1150-08; an Amendment to Section 36, Use Regulations; and Section 43, Supplemental Regulations regarding Pawn Shops, replacement of Mobile Homes and to permit Subdivision Entry Features (Tower) in the Zoning Ordinance. (Approved)
Ayes: North, Simerly, Vaughn, Jones, Stripling
Nays: None
G. REGULAR AGENDA:
(5) No items.
H. REPORTS TO COMMISSION:
(6) Report on City Council activity.
No items.
(7) Report on upcoming agenda items, projects or meetings.
No items.
I. ADJOURNMENT:
Being there was no other business; Chairperson Vaughn adjourned the meeting at 7:35 PM.
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Roll Call: 8 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
A. WORKSHOP AGENDA
(1) Discuss agenda items.
B. AGENDA
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
D. CALL TO ORDER.
Chairperson Vaughn called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and noted for the record that five (5) Commissioners were present.
E. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
(2) Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on May 13, 2008.
Motion to Approve to Approve the Consent Agenda item with the modifications noted during the worksession. Moved by Vice Chairperson Tom Simerly, seconded by Commissioner Reginald Jones.
Vote to Approve to Approve the Consent Agenda item with the modifications noted during the worksession. (Approved)
Ayes: Simerly, Jones, Vaughn, Stripling, North
Nays: None
F. PUBLIC HEARING:
(3) Consider Case Z-1147-08; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) request for a Check Cashing Service and Loan Agency in the General Retail (GR) Zoning District. The property in question is located at Hampton Road & Pleasant Run Road and consists of 0.34 acres and 1 lot. The applicant is Cottonwood Financial.
Staff Report for Case Z-1147-08
Ms. Linda Zombeck, Senior Planner, gave the staff report.
Chairperson Vaughn asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff. There being no response, she opened the public hearing and asked Mr. Rozier to come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Richard Rozier, of 1812 Masters Drive, representing Cottonwood Financial, came forward to address the Commission. He informed the Commission that Cottonwood Financial understand the nature of the Commissions’ concern about the close promixity of the proposed Cash Store to the City initiated High Street project. He also stated that the primary function of the Cash Store is payday loans and Cottonwood Financial would be willing to make changes to the elevations or landscape plan to meet and exceed the Zoning Ordinance requirements. He informed the Commission that he was able to answer questions.
Chairperson Vaughn asked the Commission if there were any questions for Mr. Rozier.
Commissioner North asked Mr. Rozier to identify the competion of the Cash Store in the DeSoto area.
Mr. Rozier stated that Mr. Stephen Coffey would be better suited to address the Commission on the matter of competition for the proposed Cash Store.
Mr. Stephen Coffey, of 1607 Dalwood Circle, Corinath, came forward to address the Commission. He named the competiton in close proximity to the proposed site of the Cash Store.
Chairperson Vaughn asked Mr. Coffey to explain the reason for selecting the proposed stand alone site, rather than a space in a strip mall.
Mr. Coffey informed the Commission that the proposed site for the Cash Store was selected, because the growth of Cash Store establishments had surpassed strip mall locations and the next step for Cash Stores has been to redevelop stand alone buildings on main streets in different communities. He also stated that there is a market in DeSoto for a payday lending establishment and an opportunity to clean up the existing eye sore of a prominent location in the City.
Chairperson Vaughn asked the Commission if there were any other questions for either Mr. Coffey or Mr. Rozier. Hearing no response, she asked if there was anyone else who wished to address the Commission either in favor or in opposition to case Z-1147-08. There being no response, she declared the public hearing closed and asked the Commission if there was any discussion on the matter.
Commissioner Jones stated that the need for a Cash Store in DeSoto is probably warranted but not at the proposed location, especially since it is a prominent location in the City and it is also across the street from the High Street project.
Chairperson Vaughn asked the Commission if there was any other comments or discussion. There being no response, she asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Deny to Deny Case Z-1147-08; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) request for a Check Cashing Service and Loan Agency in the General Retail (GR) Zoning District. Moved by Commissioner Van Stripling, seconded by Vice Chairperson Tom Simerly.
Vote to Deny to Deny Case Z-1147-08; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) request for a Check Cashing Service and Loan Agency in the General Retail (GR) Zoning District. (Approved)
Ayes: North, Simerly, Vaughn, Stripling, Jones
Nays: None
(4) Consider Case Z-1150-08; to Amend the City of DeSoto Zoning Ordinance to Amend Section 36, Use Regulations; and Section 43, Supplemental Regulations regarding Pawn Shops, replacement of Mobile Homes and to permit Subdivision Entry Features.
Staff Report for Case Z-1150-08
Ms. Linda Zombeck, Senior Planner, gave the staff report.
Chairperson Vaughn asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff. Hearing no response, she opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone else that wished to address the Commission either in favor or in opposition of case Z-1150-08. There being no response, she closed the public hearing and asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to Approve Case Z-1150-08; an Amendment to Section 36, Use Regulations; and Section 43, Supplemental Regulations regarding Pawn Shops, replacement of Mobile Homes and to permit Subdivision Entry Features (Tower) in the Zoning Ordinance. Moved by Commissioner Van Stripling, seconded by Commissioner Dick North.
Vote to Approve to Approve Case Z-1150-08; an Amendment to Section 36, Use Regulations; and Section 43, Supplemental Regulations regarding Pawn Shops, replacement of Mobile Homes and to permit Subdivision Entry Features (Tower) in the Zoning Ordinance. (Approved)
Ayes: North, Simerly, Vaughn, Jones, Stripling
Nays: None
G. REGULAR AGENDA:
(5) No items.
H. REPORTS TO COMMISSION:
(6) Report on City Council activity.
No items.
(7) Report on upcoming agenda items, projects or meetings.
No items.
I. ADJOURNMENT:
Being there was no other business; Chairperson Vaughn adjourned the meeting at 7:35 PM.
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