MEMBERS: Jonathan Eady, Chair; Laura
McCanless, Vice-Chair; Zach May, Secretary; Mike Besaw, Juanita Carson, and Mike
McQuaide.
STAFF: Matthew Pepper, city
manager and zoning administrator.
GUESTS: Forrest and Evelyn McCanless;
Hugh Tarbutton; Art and Laurie
Vinson; Aaron Scranton, Alternative Energy Southeast; Don Moreland, Georgia
Solar Energy Association.
OPENING: At 7:00 PM, Mr. Eady
called the meeting to order and welcomed the guests.
MINUTES: Upon
motion of Mr. May, seconded by Ms. Carson, the minutes for the meeting of March
12, 2019 were adopted. The vote was 6-0.
HUGH TARBUTTON (1105 Wesley
Street): The Commission reviewed the three development permit
applications presented by Mr. Tarbutton. Regarding the application for the
outbuilding, the Commission discussed what materials will be used for the siding
and roof. In addition, Mr. Tarbutton explained that he plans to provide water
and sewer service from an existing tap line located on the property and the electric
service from an existing pole located on the back right of the proposed
structure. Mr. Tarbutton informed the Commission that he might move the building
a few feet north in order to avoid damaging the root structure of an existing pecan
tree.
Upon motion of Ms. McCanless,
seconded by Mr. McQuaide, the Planning Commission approved the development
permit application to demolish and remove an existing corn crib structure. The
vote was 6-0.
Upon motion of Mr. May,
seconded by Mr. Besaw, the Planning Commission approved the development permit
application to construct a new 20’ x 30’ outbuilding with an 8’ x 28’ covered porch
and a 20’ x 28’ bluestone patio and fire pit. The vote was 6-0.
Upon motion of Ms. McCanless,
seconded by Ms. Carson, the Planning Commission approved the development permit
application to perform land disturbance activities to repair an existing pond. The
vote was 6-0.
ART AND LAURIE VINSON (903
Asbury Street): Mr. Vinson
explained that the water, sewer, and electric service for the new building will
be provided by installing laterals off the existing lines running to the
residence. In addition, the Commission stated that as part of the building
permit process the applicant will need to provide a document depicting the
finalized location of the utility lines followed by an inspection of the lines
once they are installed.
Upon motion of Ms. Carson,
seconded by Ms. McCanless, the Planning Commission approved the development
permit application to install water, sewer, and electrical lines to an
accessory dwelling unit. The vote was 6-0.
LAURA AND FORREST MCCANLESS (1003
Wesley Street): The
Commission determined that the dwelling is currently located within the front
build-to line, and side and rear setbacks. The Commission discussed the proposed
location of the solar array as it relates to the city’s current aesthetics standards.
In addition, the Commission explained the building permitting process to
complete the installation of the solar array.
Upon motion of Mr. Besaw,
seconded by Ms. Carson, the Planning Commission approved the development permit
application to install a solar array to the south-facing roof of their
residence with the accompanying electrical interface. The vote was 5-0, with
Ms. McCanless abstaining.
ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Eady adjourned the
meeting at 7:50 PM.
Approved
by:
Zach
May, Secretary