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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1-26-15 PC Minutes*MINUTES* REGULAR MEETING JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL City Council Chambers January 26, 2015 A Regular Meeting and Joint Public Hearings of the Planning Commission and City Council was held on January 26, 2015 and called to order at 3:20 p.m. with the following members present: Commission Members present: Chairman Sina Nejad Vice -Chairman Marty Craig Commissioner Walter Kyles Commissioner Lauren Williams Mason Commissioner Eddie Seniguar Commissioner Bill Little Commission Members absent: Commissioner Lynda Kay Makin Commissioner Ransom "Duce" Jones Commissioner Clint Walters Commissioner Frank Messina Councilmembers present: Mayor Becky Ames Councilman Mike Getz Councilman Audwin Samuel Councilman -at -Large W.L. Pate Councilman Bill Sam Councilmembers absent: Mayor Pro -Tern Councilman Alan Coleman Councilperson-at-Large Gethrel Williams -Wright Also present: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development; Adina Ward, Planner II; Fran Malvo, Recording Secretary; Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney APPROVAL OF MINUTES No minutes were approved. REGULAR MEETING 1) File 854-OB: Consider a request to waive the requirement of a temporary paved cul-de-sac for Ridgecrest Subdivision Unit 4-A. Applicant: Fitz & Shipman, Inc. Mr. Boone presented the staff report. In February of 2014, Fitz and Shipman, Inc. sought and received approval of Ridgecrest Subdivision, Unit Four. To fulfill requirements set forth in Unit Three, Fitz & Shipman, Inc. returned in October 2014 with Ridgecrest Unit 4-A requesting a temporary cul-de-sac. The request was approved. As this temporary cul-de-sac is anticipated to be replaced in approximately five (5) months with the construction of Unit 4, Fitz & Shipman, Inc. is now requesting that the paving requirement be waived. The developer would like to construct the temporary cul-de-sac with limestone base materials only, excluding an asphalt or concrete surface. Mr. Boone added that the County would like to finalize the plat and cross the drainage canal. Slides were shown. The Planning Staff recommends approval. Mr. Boone presented the staff report. Chairman Nejad opened up for comments. Don King of 1405 Cornerstone Court representing Fitz and Shipman addressed the Commission. Vice -Chairman Craig motioned to approve request. Commissioner Williams -Mason seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5:0. JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS File 2223-P- Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a professional office park on property zoned GC -MD 2 (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling). Applicant: Rick Clark Mr. Boone presented the staff report. Rick Clark would like to develop the property in question as a professional office park. In January of 2005, the property was rezoned to GC -MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) with a 100ft. protective buffer of GC-MD-2 adjacent to the residential subdivision to the south. In order to develop this 100ft. protective buffer, a specific use permit must be granted. The development would consist of five one-story buildings intended for medical offices, CPAs, attorneys and other such professionals. Mr. Boone presented the staff report, Staff recommended of this request with the following condition: The dumpster must be moved and comply with setback and screening requirements. Thirty-four notices were sent to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. No responses in favor or in opposition were returned. Slides were shown. Chairman Nejad recused himself from the meeting due to a conflict of interest. Rick Clark of 510 Trinity addressed the Commission. Mr. Seniguar asked if the structure will be brick veneer and Mr. Clark stated that it would be E1FS. Mayor Ames questioned Mr. Clark whether or not the dumpster being removed would be an issue. Mr. Clark stated that is was not an issue. Mr. Seniguar inquired with Mr. Clark if the stucco was actually stucco or styrofoam. Mr. Clark stated that it will be stucco. Vice -Chairman Craig asked for any other comments. Sam Parigi of 445 North 14"' Street addressed the Commission. No other comments were made. Commissioner Williams -Mason made a motion to approve the request Commissioner Seniguar seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. OTHER BUSINESS THERE BEING NO OTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 3:41 P.M. 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