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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - PC - 07-24-2007MINUTES City of Milton Planning Commission Regular Meeting Julv 24,2007,T:OO PM This summary is provaded as a convenience and seervice lo the public, media, and stafl It is not the intent to h-anscribe proceedings verbatzm. Any reproduchon of this summary must znclude this notice. Public comments are noted and heard by the Planning Commission, but nor quoted. This document includes limited presentation by the Plannlng Commission and ~nvited speakers in sunsmaw form. This is an oficiol record of lhe CI~ Oficialof Milton Planning Commission meeting proceedings. Meetings are audio recorded Commission Members Present: Paul Hackman, Curtis Mills, Cary Schlenke, Paul Moore, George RagsdaEe, Fred Edwards Not Present: Bob Moheb Meeting LeaderlCity Staff: Tom Wilson, Community Development Director Mike Tuller, Asst. Mgr. Planning & Zoning Randy Simes Planning Department CONDITIONS AND STATEMENT OF BOARD Chair Paul Moore read to attendees of meeting and introduced Board Members. RULES AND PROCEDURES OF MEETING Chair Paul Moore read to attendees of meeting the rules and procedures from the City ofMilton Zoning Ordinance. INVOCATION Tbe invocation was led Chairman Paul Moore PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Planning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 24,2007 ation D Order 1 to MIX to develop a a revised site plan submitted on district to request and the request has been amended to C-1. Also a concurrent variance 1s needed and therefore Staff is recommending Deferral to allow proper advertising ) 3455 Morris Road To rezone from AG-1 to A (Staff notes that the site is cursently zoned A pursuant to 206-124 and therefore the rezan~ngpetition R207-009 portion of the request is not needed.) to develop a 9.500 square foot Montessori School and a concurrent variance to decrease the 20-foot landscape strip to 10 feet along Webb Road 15386 Birmingham H\cy (SR 372) To reqve3 a Use Permit for a landscaping busmess (Article 19.4.27)to use an existing 1,200 sq. ft. home and a 500 sq. ft.barn and develop a 3,750 sg. ft. barn. The applicant is also requesting a 2 part concumt variance to; Part I: Reduce the 50-foot buffer and 10-foot improvement setback to a 25 foot buffer and 10-foot improvement setback along the east and west property lines (Article 12H.3.S.C.l.)Part 2: To reduce the 50-foot setback adjacent to AG-1 (Agricultural) to 30-feet along the east property line (Article 19.4.27.B.3.) R. FZ07-009 UPO7-002 YC07-006 C. W07-001 VC07-00.1 V1111. ADJOURN CZIM 6/27/07 DRB 7/10/07 MCC 8116107 CZlM 6/27/07 DRB 7/10!07 MCC 8/16/07 Withdrawal Approval Conditional Denial Approval Conditional Approval Conditionar Page 2 of 15 I Planning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 24,2007 CHAIR PAUL MOORE Called for public comment on any topic that was not being addressed by the formal agenda. Rose Prestiani, 105 Providence Oaks Pointe, Milton, GA 30004 (Comment Not On Agenda) Requested Planning Commission look into any potential environmental issues regarding proposed new high school. CBAKR PAUL MOORE called for motion to close public comment. Motion and Second: Commission Member Curtis Mills moved to close public comment. Commission Member Paul Hackman seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. Motion carried and public comment was closed. CHm PAa MOORE called the first agenda item, Approval ofthe June 26,2007 meeting minutes. Motion and Second: Chair Paul Moore made a motion to approve the June 26, 2007 Planning Commission meeting minutes. Commission Member Fred Edwards seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. Motion carried and minutes were approved. CHAIR PAUL MOORE called the first Agenda Item, RZ07-005, VC07-002. STAFF MIKE TUL,LER read the Petition. Applicant, Jay Davis, 855 May£ield Road, Milton, GA 30004. Representing Milton Medical Holdings. Four acres in downtown Crabapple. Currently home ofthe Dinsmore Farm. * MIXED Use development (commercial and retail). a Potential medical and dental occupants. Five commercial buildings (15,000 sq. ft.of commercial space). r Addressed specimen trees. m Addressed traffic issues. m Nine units will be residential units. Residential looking character. m Materials to be used from City's recommended materials list. Addressed parking areas. Sidewalks throughout for inner-connectivity. Tried to transition in accordance with Crabapple" Plan. Right hand turn lanes will be addressed. Bringing city sewer, water, sidewalks, streets and cross-streets for traffic. CHAIR PAUL MOORE called for public comment in support of RZ07-005: Jack Damico, 735 Richmond Glen Drive, Milton, GA 30004 (Support), Spoke in favor of rezoning application in conjunction with Crabapple Lane Use Plan. Bruce Harris, 900 Mayfield Road, Milton, GA 30004 (Support). Spoke in favor of rezoning application in conjunction with Crabapple Lane Use Plan. Page 3 of 15 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 24,2007 CHAIR PAUL MOORE caIled for public comment in opposition of RZO7-005: Kim Horne, 415 Wade Glen Ct, Milton, GA 30004 (Oppose). Requested PC not grant the rezoning application in conjunction with Crabapple Lane Use Plan. Rose Prestianni, 105 Providence Oaks Pointe, Milton, GA 30004 (Oppose). Requested PC not grant the rezoning application in conjunction with CrabappIe Lane Use Plan. APPLICANT, JAY DAVIS m Plan shows this is zoned for MIXED village commercial use on the front and residential on the back. * Have been in compliance with the Plan. C W PAUL MOON3 called for a motion to close public comment Motion and Second: Commission Member George Ragsdale made a motion to close public comment. Commission Member Fred Edwards seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. Motion carried and public comment was closed. COMMISSTON MF,MBER CURTIS MILLS a Asked to allow the other two people who were there to speak in favor of the applicant to be able to speak. CHAJR PAUL MOOICE m Advised that time was used up by applicant so they would have to vote to allow them to speak. DISCUSSION AMONG COMMISSION MEMBERS ABOUT ALLOWING ADDITIONAL TIME FOR PUBLIC COMMENT- Motion and Second: Commission Member Curtis Mills made a motion to allow two additional speakers the opportunity to talk in support of applicant. Commission Member Paul Hackman seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. Motion carried. L. B. Dinsmore, P.O. BOXA,, Milton, GA 30004 (Support). Former owner of property and in favor of rezoning application in conjunction with Crabapple Lane Use Plan. Christine Young,12625 Charlotte Drive, Milton, GA (Support) m Owner of property adjacent to subject property and spoke in favor of rezoning application in conjunction with Crabapple Lane Use Plan. Stan Sparrow, 875 Mayfield Road, Milton, GA 30004 (Support). * Owner of property across Charlotte and spoke in favor of rezoning application in conjunction with Crabapple Lane Use Plan. Carol Lane, 14890 East Bluff Road, Milton, GA 30004 (Oppose). Requested PC not grant the rezoning application in conjunction with Crabapple Lane Use Plan. Page 4 of 15 Planning Commission Regular MeeZing Tuesday, July 21,2007 Michael Cotterman (for mother, Patricia Cotterman), 835 Mayfield Road, Milton, GA 30004 IOppose). Requested PC not grant the rezoning application in conjunction with Crabapple Lane Use Plan. CHAIR PAUL MOORE called for discussion and there was none. Motion and Second: Commission Member Curtis Mills made a motion to close public comment. Commission Member Paul Hackman seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0. Motion carried and public comment closed. QUESTIONS-COMMISSION MEMBERS AND APPLICANT AND OPPOS~ION. COMMISSION MEMBER GEORGE RAGSIMLE FuIton County approved some development not consistent with the original plan. a Now nothing to be developed in the remaining parcels for either retail or ofice. a Intent for community is for a development that is viable, esthetically .fits into the community and addresses the traffic concerns. Did see value ofthis project in the community. DISCUSSION WITH COMMlNTT DEVELOPMENT ABOUT THE 100,QOO SQUARE FOOT CAP. STAFF TOM WILSON Other than the 100,0150 cap, project is consistent or could be made to be consistent with the rest of the comprehensive plan. * This would not be true regarding the variance request. APPLICANT JAY DAVIS Cannot work with a 75 foot buffer on the western border of property. Lose half the commercial and half or mote of the residential. DISCUSSION WITH BOARD, APPLICANT AND STAFF ABOUT CAPS AND CONSISTENCY REGARDING THIS PROJECT AND THE PLAN. COMMISSION MEMBER CURTIS MILLS Higher level of density than set our in the plan. STAFF RANDY SIMES Recent policies are what have been approved nearby. a Polices have approved lower density. Still meets conditions set out in Crabapple Plan which are 10,000 square feet per acre. LENGTHY DISCUSSION WW CHAJR PAUL MOORE AND APPLIGm ABOUT ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS AND POSSIBILITY OF ACQUISITION OF THE SUBJECT LAWD AND AFFECT IT WOULD HAVE REGARDING THIS PROJECT. Page 5 of 15 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 14,2007 APPLICANT JAY DAVIS Buying property regardless of decision. Spent a great amount of money on property already. Will have to develop it in some manner. w Could add more residential but does not add to the Village --just adds a bunch of houses. Village should be mixed -village of offices and residences both. CHAIR PAUL MOORE There is a significant value to cap that exists. Policies, ordinances and Comprehensive Land Use Plan are what we have to create a viable look for the community. City Council had made some strong statements about the importance of retaining what the policies, ordinances and caps that are in existence today. w Closest thing to law that City has. COMMISSION MEMBER CURTIS MILLS Asked applicant how long he would wait to move forward with his plan if denied by City Council. APPLICANT JAY DAVIS Will purchase property by middle of October in any event. Trying to limit his losses and his parher's losses as much as possible by moving forwarding as quickly as possible. COMMISSION MEmER CARY SCHLENKE Discussion with Applicant about configuration of the residential units in regards to parking and driveways. * Discussion with Applicant about the asbestos and lead. Expense to remove asbestos and lead. Rule for houses listed as historical sites. Milton's policy for historic homes. Concerns with exceeding the cap. Difficult to make a decision until can see what is being built out already. Other developers would be lining up and would want the cap raised for their property. APPLICANT JAY DAVIS m Environmental survey of entire property was done and it was found to be safe. r Had specific lead and asbestos performed on both houses on property. * Dinsmore Farm house had asbestos in ceiling and floors and lead in the paint. Less expensive to build a replica than to fix problems. TOM WILSON Before a house can be demolished it must go before the Design Review Board. No ordinance but Design Review Board would look at alternatives to demolition. Page 6 of 15 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 24,2007 CHAIR PAUL MOORE called for motion. Motion and Second: Commission Member George Ragsdale made a motion to approve the petition subject to the recommended conditions suggested by staff. Corn mission Member Fred Edwards seconded the motion. CHAIR CALLED FOR DISCUSSION PRIOR TO VOTE. DISCUSSION WITH COMMISSION AND TOM WILSON ABOUT TME RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS FOR MIXED USE. COMlWSSION MEMBER CARY SCHLENKE Asked Staff to read the Conditions. Tom Wilson and Randy Simes read a11 the Conditions aloud for Commission and Audience (pages 24-30) with following questions for Staff about the Conditions that were read and about dealing with the main issue of the cap. VOTE: (2-4). Two in favor and four opposed. Motion to approve the petition subject failed. MOTION AND SECOND: Chair Paul Moore made a motion that the petition be denied. Commission Member Paul Hackman seconded the motion. VOTE: (4-2). Four in favor and 2 opposed. The motion carried to deny the petition. CJlMR PAUL MOORE a Called the Next Agenda Item, RZ07-008 (The Milton Market) STAFF MKF TULLER read the Petition. STAFF TOM WILSON Staff recommended deferral. * Can proceed with the rezoning if desired. Variances could be sought at a later time for the Board of Zoning Appeals. a Had been properIy advertised. Applicant Mark King, 240 Holcomb Hill Lane, Milton, GA 30004 * Project would preserve and insure the harmony and compatibility and character of the area. * Maintain the rural character and country charm like it was in time past. Commercial setting while maintaining what the comprehensive land use plan dictates. a Want to have an old country store at the referenced site. a Have made improvements to the site [referencing on site plan], including a road to improve safety of the area on the comer of Hopewell and Thompson. CHAIR PAUL MOORE Called for public comment in opposition to the project. Page 7 of 15 Phnning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 24,2007 Kim Horne, 415 Wade Glen Court, Milton, GA 30004 (Oppose) * Requested denial by the PC of RZ07-008 (The Milton Market). Carol Lane, 14890 East BluffRoad, Milton, GA 30004 (Oppose). Requested denial by the PC of RZ07-008 (The Milton Market) referencing the City of Milton's City Council adopting FuIton County's 2025 Comprehensive Land Use Plan on November 21, 2006. Joan Bonilleti, 540 Kings Country Court, Milton, GA 30004 (Oppose). Requested denial by the PC of RZ07-008 (The Milton Market). Marcia O'Shaughnessy, 1135 Nix Road, Milton, GA 30004 (Oppose). Requested denial by the PC of RZ07-008 (The Milton Market). Concerned with negotiating left turn onto Hopewell Road. Yvonda Goydich, 300 Coach House Lane, MiIton, GA 30004 (Oppose). Requested denial by the PC of R.207-008 (The Milton Market). Concerned with traffic issues. Chair called for discussion or if Applicant wished to speak for remainder of time let. APPLICANT MARK KtNG Discussed traffic issues. @ Line and site engineering had been performed. Addressed parking areas. Would be a country store and nothing more. Hours 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Plan to refurbish building and take back to look way it used to. Bring it back to code. CHAIR CALLED FOR ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION. THERE BEING NONJ3 CHAIR CALLED FOR A MOTEOW TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMIENT. MOTION AND SECOND: Commission Member Paul Hackman made a motion to close public comment Commission Member Fred Edwards seconded the motion. Vote: 6-0 in favor of closing public comment. Motion carried. DISCUSSION WITH APPLICANT AND COMMISSION MEMBERS ABOUT LETTERS OF SUPPORT, TRAFJ?IC,PARKING AREAS, DELIVERIES TO STORE. Page 8 of 15 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 24,2007 COMMISSION naEMBER FRED EDWARDS * Concerned that it looked like Commission is approving a business license vs. a piece of property. Want to avoid a spot-zoning situation for retail. * Have to consider future and what happens if and when Applicant no longer has property. DISCUSSION WITH COMMISSION MEMBERS ABOUT OPTIONS INCLUDING DEFERRAL. STAFF TOM WILSON Advised Commission that if denied it would not 'be coming before them again. Variances are secondary to the use and if the use is denied, then they would be moot and no reason to seek variances at later date. MOTION AND SECOND: Commission Member Cary Schlenke made a motion to deny petition. Seconded by Commission Member Curtis Mills. CHklZC CALLED FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION. THERE WAS NONE. VOTE: 6-0 to deny petition. Motion carried. CHMR PAUL MOORE called the first Agenda Item, RZ07-009, VC07-002, VC07-006 (Montessori School). STAFF MIKF, TULLER read the Petition. Applicant David Shokosbi, 2145 Barnes Mil1 Road, Marietta, GA 30062 Wants to have a good educational academy in the area. He and his wife are devoted to education. Requesting support for a good international academy like the way they have in East Cobb Architect and Professional Engineer were present to answer questions. James R. Bagwell, 180 Tidwell Drive, Milton, GA 30004 (Support). 0 Support of RZ07-009, VC07-002 ;VC07-006 (Montessori School) Provided history of the property included past owners and uses. Chair called for discussion and there was none so called for a motion to close public comment. MOTION AND SECOND: Commission Member Fred Edwards moved to close public comment. Commission Member Paul Hackman seconded the motion. VOTE: 6-0 in favor to close public comment. Motion carried. cam CALLED FOR QZTESTIONSOR COMMEWS COMMISSION MEMBER CURTIS MILLS Concerns about a previous Montessori School in the Milton area that was not successful. Page 9 of 15 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 24,2007 James R. Bagwell Background in taking over other schools and bringing them back. Strong background in education is important. Has been very successful due to his dedication, knowledge and education. DISCUSSION WITH APPLICANT Am COMMISSION ABOUT PORTIONS OF SCHOOL BUTLDING WOULD BE USED FOR DAYCARE= AND SCHOOL. James R Bagwell School will take children from infants to 6 years old. After school problem will take children up until 12 years old. Daycare will take children from infant until 3 years old. 4-5 years old will be at the Montessori Academy as a private school for education. * 7,000 sq. feet for the daycare and 2,500 for administration. Infants cost less Academic more expensive for ages 3-6 years old. After school program is after 6 years old. COMMISSION MEMBER GEORGE RAGSDALE * Parking need on south side of building. Lot of land on front of the building so variance would not be needed. * Donated a small portion of the land to the city to have lighting. DISCUSSION ABOUT PARKING AREA, LOCATION, SAFETY ASPECTS AND EXPENSE. CHAIR PAUL MOO= * Staff recommended approval for a portion and deniaI for a portion. Could application move forward if they approved per Staffs recommendations. J. C. Charkhian (Architect), 471 Barnsdale Drive, Marietta, GA 30068. Asking for variance to create a larger playground In the back of the building for the children. Total area for project is 3 acres. * Building on 1 acre and retaining 2 acres. DISCUSSION WIIX COMMISSION AND STAFT ABOUT THE DETENTION POND LOCATION. DISCUSSION WITH COMMISSION AND ARCHITTCT ABOUT CERTAIN AmAS REFERENCmG 'IFIF STTE PLAN MAP. COMMISSION MEMBER PAUL HACKMAN Approval would be for all the land and not just the one acre. Page 10 of 15 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 24,2007 TOM WILSON * Use permit would be for entire piece of property described by the legal description with this rezoning. COmSSION MEMBER CURTIS MILLS Question about reduction in the landscape barrier from 20 to 10 feet. J. C. CHARKFKIAN (ARCHITECT) Want to keep the one acre for the school. May need additional parking in the future for school. COTk'lMISSTON MEMBER CARY SCHLENKE Questions about location of detention pond. Had other types of detention been considered for storm water? Under parking area type to give additional space. Concerns of having the detention pond next to playground. a Question about an old two story building shown in photos presented to Commission. J*c*CHARKHWV (ARCrnECT) This was best location due to slope of property, this was the low spot. Methods of keeping mosquitoes out. COMMENT FROM PREVIOUS SPEAKER IN AUDIENCE ABOUT THI PREVIOUSLY REFERENCED TWO STORY BmDTNG. COMMISSION MEMBER GEORGE RAGSDALE Asked applicant if he intended to tear down all the buildings currently on site. J. C. CHARKHIAN (ARCHITECT3 Stated affirmatively that they had to remove all the oId materials. CHAW PAUL MOORE Like what purpose of property would be used for. Believed some of the conditions imposed were self-imposed by wanting to preserve a portion of the property for the future. MOTION AND SECOND: Commission Member George Ragsdale moved to approve the Use Permit subject to Staffs Recommended Conditions, but to deny the variance. Commission Member Curtis Mills seconded the motion. CHAIR PAUL MOORF, That this be consistent with his concerns that the denial of the setback is consistent with the self- imposed issues. VOTE: for approval ofthe Use Permit subject to staffs recommended conditions (6-0) in favor, but to deny the variance (6-0) in favor. Motion passed. Page 11 of 15 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 24,2007 CHAlER PAUL MOORE called the Next Agenda Item, UP07-001 (Use Permit) and a Conditional Variance VC07-004 (North River Landscaping, LLC) STAFF MIKE TULLER read the Petition. APPLICANT MICHAEL BOLAN5 Seeking a use peranit. Variances being requested because property is very narrow. Reduce buffer of 50 feet to 25 feet. No intention of becoming large company to increase traffic. CHAIR PAWL MOORE * Called for support and there was none. Called for opposition. Rose Prestianai, 105 Providence Oaks Pointe, Milton, GA 30004 (Oppose). a Requested PC deny UP07-001 (Use Permit) and a Conditional Variance VC07-004 (North River Landscaping, LLC). Parcel does not meet existing standards of the Land Use Plan. Marcia O'Shaghnessy, 1135 Nix Road, Milton, GA 30004 (Oppose). Requested PC deny UP07-001 (Use Permit) and a Conditional Variance VC07-004 (North River Landscaping, LLC). Issue with the public notice sign and stated it was not properly visible. Kim Horne, 415 Wade Glen Court, Milton, GA 30004 (Oppose). Requested PC deny UP07-001 (Use Permit) and a ConditionaI Variance VC07-004 (North River Landscaping, LLC). Parcel does not meet existing standards of Land Use Plan. Carol Lane, 14890 East Bluff Road, Milton, GA 30004 (Oppose). e Requested PC deny UP07-001 (Use Permit) and a Conditional Variance VC07-004 (North River Landscaping, LLC). Stated narrow land is not a hardship. APPLICANT MICWL BOLAND Sent out 39 letters to aH the local neighbors for any questions or concerns. Buffer reduction so as to not greatly limit their space. Posted notice sign was done in accordance with City of Milton. * Wants property to look like residential property, not industrial. m Addressed parking. Plantings. CJ3AIR CALLED FOR ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION. THERE BEING NONE CHAIR CALLED FOR A MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT. Motion and Second: Commission Member Paul Hackman moved to close public hearing. Commission Member Fred Edwards seconded the motion. VOTE: 6-0 to close public hearing. Motion carried. Page I2 of 15 Planning Corn mission Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 24,1007 STAFF TOM WILSON m Notice sign was properly and legally posted. First sign is courtesy sip. 15 days before meeting a larger sign is posted. DISCUSSION WITH APPLICANT, COMMISSION MEMBERS AND STAFF ABOUT SIGN AND LOOKING AT PHOTOS IN SITE PLAN PACKAGE. COWSSION MEMBER PAUL HACKMAN Questions of Applicant about how many bedrooms in house. * Questions about use of barn. * Timeframe about selIing business in the future as business grows. COMMISSJON mMBER GEORGE RAGSDALE a Question about ownership of property. APPLICANT MICHAEL BOW Own the property. * Three bedrooms in house. Primarily ofice and storage. Barn used for storage of equipment. Not planning to grow business very large anytime soon. Business primarily maintenance and fertilization and some installation. No tractor-trailer coming to business. Pick up plwtings on way to site. m Two typical landscape trucks that are operated. Have two typical crews. Would like to see grow to 3-5 crews in the next 3-5 years. FURTHER DISCUSSION ABOUT CREWS AND HOW THEY WOULD BE OPERATED AND MORE DETAIL ABOUT HOW LANDSCAPE BUSINESS WOUtD BE OPERATED. COMMISSION MEMBER GEORGE RAGSDALE Question ahout other landscape businesses on AG-I property. STAFT TOM WSON a All of the landscape businesses in area are on AG-1 property. Some have been granted variances to reduce buffers. Low intense use. * Double planting buffas. DISCUSSION WlTH APPLICANT AND COMSSTON ABOW NEED FOR TFIE VARIANCE AND DISCUSSION ABOUT SEE AND LAYOUT OF PROPERTY REFERENCING SITE PLAN. Page 13 of 15 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 24,2007 COMlMlSSlON MEMBER CARY SCHLENKE Discussed email from n Clark Nickerson in opposition re~eivedconcerning the existing house and barn sitting on steep hill overlooking private residences. [Read email aloud]. APPLICANT MICHAEL BObAND Barn hard to see because of woods up front. Barn would be in keeping with the Birmingham farm look. Need for storage of equipment. * Want property to look good as it speaks to their landscaping business. COMMISSION MEMBER CARY SCHLENKE Asked City Arborist Mark Law about double screening. City Arborist Mark Law * Need a good selection of planting materials that would not grow too wide. More variety. LENGTHY DISCUSSION WITH COMMISSION, APPLICANT AND ARBORTST ABOUT BUFFER SCREENING MATE'RIAZS. CHAIR PAUL MOORE e Question as to whether Use Permit lives and dies with current land owner STAFF TOM WFLSON Goeswiththeland. Land remains agricultural which allows residential use. DISCTJSSION REFERENCING SITE PLAN AND LOCATION OF BARN AND EXISTING VEGETATION. COMMISSION CWIS MILLS * Concerns about immediate neighbors and if they had objections. APPLZCANT MICHAEL BOLAND Reiterated 39 letters were sent out with his email and phone numbers and only 3 responses. DISCUSSION WITH COMMISSION AND APPLICANT ABOUT TFIE POTTERS AND THEIR ALLOWING AFFLTCANT THE USE OF THEIR LAND -REFERENCING FROM SITE PLAN. COMMISSION MJ?,MBER CURTIS MILLS Would have liked to have seen a letter from the Potters. Questions for opposition regarding reasons for denial and asking them to reiterate same. r Question for Tom Wilson about partial variance. Page 14 of 15 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 24,2007 STAFF TOM -SON Probably modify the recommended conditions. Go to City Council with Staffs recommendations to be consistent with the Commission. Improvement setbacks are essentially to protect the root zone of the buffers. DTSITUSSTON WFFH COMMSSION MEMBERS, STAJTF AND ARBORTST ABOUT BWFTTRS AND VEGETATION. MOTION AND SECOND: Commission Member George hgsdale moved to approve the Use Permit and to alIow for the reduction of the eastern 50 foot buffer only to the extent necessary for Ithe existing structure to remain, and to reduce the western buffer from SO feet to 25 feet beginning at the right-of-way and extending northward to the end of the cross tie wall, and hrther reducing the western buffer to the extent necessmy for the existing barn to remain. Commission Member Paul Hackman seconded the motion. DISCUSSION ABOUT MOTION AlYD BUFFERS. LENGTHY DISCUSSION AMONG COMMISSION MEMBERS ABOUT REDUCTTON OF BUFFER VARIANCE. VOTE: 6-0 to approve motion. Motion carried. MOTION AND SECOND: Commission Member Curtis Mills moved to adjourn the Meeting. Commission Member Fred Edwards seconded the motion. VOTE: 6-0 in favor to adjourn meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 1 1 :11 P.M. ~a"u1Moore, Chairman Planning Commission -city Clerk's office Page 15 of 15