MEMBERS: Jonathan Eady, Chair; Aaron
Robinson, Vice Chair; Juanita Carson, and Mike Besaw. Laura McCanless and Zach
May were absent.
STAFF: Hal Chitwood, building
inspector with Bureau Veritas; Jody Reid, utility superintendent; Matthew
Pepper, city manager and zoning administrator.
GUESTS: Jane Fadeley; Norma Jones; Danielle
Miller, Laura Gafnea, and Randy Simon with Oxford College.
OPENING: At 6:59 PM, Mr. Eady
called the meeting to order and welcomed the guests.
MINUTES: Upon motion of Mr. Robinson,
seconded by Ms. McCanless, the minutes for the meeting of September 11, 2018
were adopted as amended. The vote was 4-0.
JANE FADELEY DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
APPLICATION (401 Queen Ann): The Planning Commission members discussed the 10’ side and rear setbacks in relation to the proposed location of the shed. Ms. Fadeley asked if she could place the shed 2-4’ from the side and rear property lines. The Commission members discussed the variance process with Ms. Fadeley. Ultimately, she agreed to place the shed within the setback limits.
Upon motion of Ms. Carson, seconded by Mr. Robinson, the Planning Commission approved the development permit application to place a 12’ X 24’ shed in the backyard. The vote was 4-0.
NORMA JONES DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
APPLCATION (702A Emory St.): The
Planning Commission members confirmed that Ms. Jones will not seek to build a
replacement structure after the demolition of the house. In addition, the
Commission members confirmed that Ms. Jones was taking the necessary steps to cut
the utilities to the house before demolition.
Upon motion of Mr. Besaw,
seconded by Ms. Carson, the Planning Commission approved the development permit
application to demolish the house located at 702A Emory Street. The vote was
4-0.
OXFORD COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT APPLCATION (CAMPUS LIFE CENTER): The Planning Commission members discussed the interim development
permit application submitted by Oxford College to start the site, shell, and
core construction activities for the new Campus Life Center. The approval for
the development permit will be conditional upon Council granting the variance at
the called meeting on Monday, October 15th. The Commission members explained that the site work and hardscapes within the city’s right-of-way does not require a variance, but rather direct approval from Council. The Commission members discussed the college’s plans for stormwater detention, tree removal, staging of equipment, and vehicular traffic flow on Wesley Street and Pierce Street. Prior to the meeting, Mr. Chitwood and Mr. Reid reviewed the plans and found no issues with them.
Upon motion of Mr. Robinson,
seconded by Ms. Carson, the Planning Commission approved the development permit
application to begin the site, shell, and core construction activities to the
Old Dining Hall conditional upon Council granting the variance. The vote was three
in favor, with Mr. Eady abstaining.
OXFORD COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT APPLICATION (PERMANENT GREENHOUSE): The Planning Commission members continued last month’s discussion on the proposed location of the permanent greenhouse in relation to the setbacks, and the two hoop houses, and the fence currently located on the property. In addition, the Commission members discussed the college’s plan for water and electricity utilities for the permanent greenhouse. Also, the Commission members confirmed that once the permanent greenhouse is erected, the college will remove the adjacent, temporary hoop house. In addition, the Planning Commission members discussed the college’s plan for a vegetative buffer to mask the sight of the new greenhouse. Lastly, the Commission members confirmed that the college can build the permanent greenhouse and remain under the 15% building coverage limit for lots zoned Rural Residential.
Upon motion of Mr. Robinson, seconded by Ms. Carson, the Planning Commission approved the development permit application to erect a 35’ X 60’ permanent greenhouse at the college’s organic farm. The vote was three in favor, with Mr. Eady abstaining.
CITY REPORT: Mr. Pepper updated the Commission members on
the repair work being done on the Yarborough House (107 W. Clark Street).
OTHER BUSINESS: The Commission members discussed under what circumstances
it would be appropriate to ask an applicant to obtain a building permit in
addition to a development permit.
ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Eady adjourned the
meeting at 8:33 PM.
Approved
by:
Laura McCanless, Secretary