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Roll Call: 9 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
A. WORKSESSION AGENDA
(1) Discuss agenda items.
B. AGENDA
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
D. CALL TO ORDER.
Chairperson Simerly called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and noted for the record that six (6) Commissioners were present.
E. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
(2) Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on July 27, 2010.
Motion to Approve to Approve the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on July 27, 2010. Moved by Vice Chairperson Donald Dewberry, seconded by Commissioner Dick North.
Vote to Approve to Approve the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on July 27, 2010. (Approved)
Ayes: Simerly, Chambers, North, Dewberry, Jones, Williams
Nays: None
F. PUBLIC HEARING:
(3) Consider Case Z-1204-10; a request to amend Thorntree Planned Development (PD-9). This proposed amendment would replace the existing site plan; allow front facing garages; remove the alley requirements; increase the front yard setback from 10’ to 15’; reduce the rear yard setback from 12’ to 0’; increase lot coverage from 60% to 70%; reduce the minimum lot depth from 85’ to 80’ and increase the minimum lot width from 43’ to 45’ for Lots 1-8, Block 1 Thorntree, Phase II. The property in question is located north of Wintergreen Road and west of Westmoreland Road. The applicant is Rodney Holloman.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, presented the management report.
Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff.
The Commission, Assistant City Attorney and staff discussed the proposed changes for the Thorntree Planned Development Amendment and how Planned Development Ordinances have restrictions and regulations that may differ from the straight zoning regulations.
Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission if there were any additional questions of staff. There being no response, he opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Rodney Holloman, of 1801 Richland Way, came forward to address the Commission.
Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission if there were any questions for Mr. Holloman.
Commissioner Chambers asked Ms. Samantha Gowans, Assistant City Attorney whether or not the city would be responsible for any damages as a result of the proposed home sites being too close to the existing golf driving range.
Ms. Samantha Gowans, Assistant City Attorney, informed the Commission that the city would not be responsible for damages.
Chairperson Simerly also stated that the city would not be liable for any damage to property within Thorntree Planned Development located near the driving range.
Mr. Holloman explained that the proposed homes were designed with side yards on the north side of each lot and no rear yards.
Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission if there were any questions for Mr. Holloman. Hearing no response, he asked if there was anyone who wished to address the Commission either in favor of or in opposition to case Z-1204-10. There being no response, he closed the public hearing and asked the Commission if there were any comments or further discussion. Hearing no response, he asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to Approve Case Z-1204-10; an amendment to Thorntree Planned Development (PD-9). Moved by Vice Chairperson Donald Dewberry, seconded by Commissioner Dick North.
with the following stipulations:
(1) Allow existing plat to serve as the Site Plan, rather than the current Site Plan.
(2) Allow the rear setback to be zero (0) feet, rather than twelve (12) feet.
(3) Provide a minimum lot depth of 80 feet, rather than 85 feet.
(4) Allow for a front setback for both the main house and the garage of 15 feet, rather than 10 feet.
(5) Provide for a minimum width of 45 feet, rather than 43 feet.
(6) Allow a maximum lot coverage of 70%, rather than 60%.
(7) Allow a front facing garage.
(8) Waive the alley requirement.
Vote to Approve to Approve Case Z-1204-10; an amendment to Thorntree Planned Development (PD-9). (Approved)
Ayes: Simerly, Dewberry, North, Jones, Chambers, Williams
Nays: None
(4) Consider Case Z-1205-10; a request to amend Summer Meadows Planned Development (PD-76). This proposed amendment would exclude cedar trees, hackberry trees and bois darc trees from the species required to be located and recorded on the tree survey. The property in question is located at the southwest corner of Parkerville Road and Uhl Road. The applicant is Jay Childs.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, presented the management report.
Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff.
Commissioner Chambers asked staff to explain why Cedar, Hackberry and Bois darcs are considered the less desirable species of trees.
The Commission and staff discussed past actions of the Planning & Zoning Commission to exclude Cedar, Hackberry and Bois darc trees from the tree surveys.
Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission if there was any additional discussion. Hearing no response, he opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would come forward to address the Commission.
The applicant was not present to come forward to address the Commission.
Chairperson Simerly asked staff if the case could still be heard by the Commission without the applicant present.
Mr. Vatthauer informed the Commission that the case could still be heard without the applicant present.
Commissioner Williams stated that he had a question for the applicant.
Chairperson Simerly opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone who wished to address the Commission either in favor of or in opposition to case Z-1205-10. There being no response, he closed the public hearing and asked the Commission for a motion.
Commissioner Williams withdrew his question for the applicant.
Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to Approve Case Z-1205-10; an Amendment to Summer Meadows Planned Development (PD-76). Moved by Commissioner Dick North, seconded by Commissioner Dwight Chambers.
Vote to Approve to Approve Case Z-1205-10; an Amendment to Summer Meadows Planned Development (PD-76). (Approved)
Ayes: Chambers, Williams, North, Dewberry, Jones, Simerly
Nays: None
(5) Consider Case Z-1206-10; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) request. This SUP would allow a Beer and Wine Store in the Crossing Shopping Center. The property in question consists of approximately 1,295 square feet of lease space and is located at 1001 N. I-35 E, Suite 408C. The applicant is Knitique Branch.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, presented the management report.
Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff.
Commissioner Chambers asked Mr. Vatthauer about the shared parking in the Crossing Shopping Center.
Mr. Vatthauer informed the Commission that the proposed Beer & Wine Store would share parking with all the other uses in the Crossing Shopping Center. He also stated that there would be plenty of parking for all uses in the shopping center.
Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission if there were any additional questions of staff. There being no response, he opened the public hearing and asked the applicant or representative to come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Rory Newkirk, of 1258 Long Branch Drive, Lancester, representing the applicant, came forward to address the Commission.
Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission if there were any questions for Mr. Newkirk.
Commissioner Williams asked Mr. Newkirk if the proposed Beer & Wine Store would be apart of a corporate chain or a stand alone business.
Mr. Newkirk informed the Commission that his daughter Ms. Knitique Branch would be the sole owner. He also explained that the proposed establishment would be a stand alone business.
Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission if there were any additional questions for Mr. Newkirk. Hearing no response, he opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone who wished to speak either in favor of or in opposition to case Z-1206-10. There being no response, he closed the public hearing and asked the Commission if there was any discussion. Hearing no response, Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to Approve Case Z-1206-10; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) request for a Beer & Wine Store at 1001 N. I-35 E, Suite 408C. Moved by Commissioner Dick North, seconded by Vice Chairperson Donald Dewberry.
Vote to Approve to Approve Case Z-1206-10; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) request for a Beer & Wine Store at 1001 N. I-35 E, Suite 408C. (Approved)
Ayes: North, Dewberry, Simerly, Williams, Jones, Chambers
Nays: None
G. REGULAR AGENDA:
(6) No items.
H. ADJOURNMENT:
Being there was no other business; Chairperson Simerly adjourned the meeting at 7:25 PM.
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Roll Call: 9 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
A. WORKSESSION AGENDA
(1) Discuss agenda items.
B. AGENDA
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
D. CALL TO ORDER.
Chairperson Simerly called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and noted for the record that six (6) Commissioners were present.
E. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
(2) Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on July 27, 2010.
Motion to Approve to Approve the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on July 27, 2010. Moved by Vice Chairperson Donald Dewberry, seconded by Commissioner Dick North.
Vote to Approve to Approve the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on July 27, 2010. (Approved)
Ayes: Simerly, Chambers, North, Dewberry, Jones, Williams
Nays: None
F. PUBLIC HEARING:
(3) Consider Case Z-1204-10; a request to amend Thorntree Planned Development (PD-9). This proposed amendment would replace the existing site plan; allow front facing garages; remove the alley requirements; increase the front yard setback from 10’ to 15’; reduce the rear yard setback from 12’ to 0’; increase lot coverage from 60% to 70%; reduce the minimum lot depth from 85’ to 80’ and increase the minimum lot width from 43’ to 45’ for Lots 1-8, Block 1 Thorntree, Phase II. The property in question is located north of Wintergreen Road and west of Westmoreland Road. The applicant is Rodney Holloman.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, presented the management report.
Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff.
The Commission, Assistant City Attorney and staff discussed the proposed changes for the Thorntree Planned Development Amendment and how Planned Development Ordinances have restrictions and regulations that may differ from the straight zoning regulations.
Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission if there were any additional questions of staff. There being no response, he opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Rodney Holloman, of 1801 Richland Way, came forward to address the Commission.
Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission if there were any questions for Mr. Holloman.
Commissioner Chambers asked Ms. Samantha Gowans, Assistant City Attorney whether or not the city would be responsible for any damages as a result of the proposed home sites being too close to the existing golf driving range.
Ms. Samantha Gowans, Assistant City Attorney, informed the Commission that the city would not be responsible for damages.
Chairperson Simerly also stated that the city would not be liable for any damage to property within Thorntree Planned Development located near the driving range.
Mr. Holloman explained that the proposed homes were designed with side yards on the north side of each lot and no rear yards.
Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission if there were any questions for Mr. Holloman. Hearing no response, he asked if there was anyone who wished to address the Commission either in favor of or in opposition to case Z-1204-10. There being no response, he closed the public hearing and asked the Commission if there were any comments or further discussion. Hearing no response, he asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to Approve Case Z-1204-10; an amendment to Thorntree Planned Development (PD-9). Moved by Vice Chairperson Donald Dewberry, seconded by Commissioner Dick North.
with the following stipulations:
(1) Allow existing plat to serve as the Site Plan, rather than the current Site Plan.
(2) Allow the rear setback to be zero (0) feet, rather than twelve (12) feet.
(3) Provide a minimum lot depth of 80 feet, rather than 85 feet.
(4) Allow for a front setback for both the main house and the garage of 15 feet, rather than 10 feet.
(5) Provide for a minimum width of 45 feet, rather than 43 feet.
(6) Allow a maximum lot coverage of 70%, rather than 60%.
(7) Allow a front facing garage.
(8) Waive the alley requirement.
Vote to Approve to Approve Case Z-1204-10; an amendment to Thorntree Planned Development (PD-9). (Approved)
Ayes: Simerly, Dewberry, North, Jones, Chambers, Williams
Nays: None
(4) Consider Case Z-1205-10; a request to amend Summer Meadows Planned Development (PD-76). This proposed amendment would exclude cedar trees, hackberry trees and bois darc trees from the species required to be located and recorded on the tree survey. The property in question is located at the southwest corner of Parkerville Road and Uhl Road. The applicant is Jay Childs.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, presented the management report.
Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff.
Commissioner Chambers asked staff to explain why Cedar, Hackberry and Bois darcs are considered the less desirable species of trees.
The Commission and staff discussed past actions of the Planning & Zoning Commission to exclude Cedar, Hackberry and Bois darc trees from the tree surveys.
Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission if there was any additional discussion. Hearing no response, he opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant would come forward to address the Commission.
The applicant was not present to come forward to address the Commission.
Chairperson Simerly asked staff if the case could still be heard by the Commission without the applicant present.
Mr. Vatthauer informed the Commission that the case could still be heard without the applicant present.
Commissioner Williams stated that he had a question for the applicant.
Chairperson Simerly opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone who wished to address the Commission either in favor of or in opposition to case Z-1205-10. There being no response, he closed the public hearing and asked the Commission for a motion.
Commissioner Williams withdrew his question for the applicant.
Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to Approve Case Z-1205-10; an Amendment to Summer Meadows Planned Development (PD-76). Moved by Commissioner Dick North, seconded by Commissioner Dwight Chambers.
Vote to Approve to Approve Case Z-1205-10; an Amendment to Summer Meadows Planned Development (PD-76). (Approved)
Ayes: Chambers, Williams, North, Dewberry, Jones, Simerly
Nays: None
(5) Consider Case Z-1206-10; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) request. This SUP would allow a Beer and Wine Store in the Crossing Shopping Center. The property in question consists of approximately 1,295 square feet of lease space and is located at 1001 N. I-35 E, Suite 408C. The applicant is Knitique Branch.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, presented the management report.
Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff.
Commissioner Chambers asked Mr. Vatthauer about the shared parking in the Crossing Shopping Center.
Mr. Vatthauer informed the Commission that the proposed Beer & Wine Store would share parking with all the other uses in the Crossing Shopping Center. He also stated that there would be plenty of parking for all uses in the shopping center.
Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission if there were any additional questions of staff. There being no response, he opened the public hearing and asked the applicant or representative to come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Rory Newkirk, of 1258 Long Branch Drive, Lancester, representing the applicant, came forward to address the Commission.
Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission if there were any questions for Mr. Newkirk.
Commissioner Williams asked Mr. Newkirk if the proposed Beer & Wine Store would be apart of a corporate chain or a stand alone business.
Mr. Newkirk informed the Commission that his daughter Ms. Knitique Branch would be the sole owner. He also explained that the proposed establishment would be a stand alone business.
Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission if there were any additional questions for Mr. Newkirk. Hearing no response, he opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone who wished to speak either in favor of or in opposition to case Z-1206-10. There being no response, he closed the public hearing and asked the Commission if there was any discussion. Hearing no response, Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to Approve Case Z-1206-10; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) request for a Beer & Wine Store at 1001 N. I-35 E, Suite 408C. Moved by Commissioner Dick North, seconded by Vice Chairperson Donald Dewberry.
Vote to Approve to Approve Case Z-1206-10; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) request for a Beer & Wine Store at 1001 N. I-35 E, Suite 408C. (Approved)
Ayes: North, Dewberry, Simerly, Williams, Jones, Chambers
Nays: None
G. REGULAR AGENDA:
(6) No items.
H. ADJOURNMENT:
Being there was no other business; Chairperson Simerly adjourned the meeting at 7:25 PM.
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