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Planning Commission Minutes
The Planning Commission met Monday, May 1, 2017 at 5:00 PM at the City Municipal
Complex, 161 N. Section Street in the Council Chambers.
Present: Lee Turner, Chairperson; Richard Peterson; Rebecca Bryant; Charles Johnson;
Ralph Thayer; Hollie MacKellar; David Martin; Wayne Dyess, Planning Director; Nancy
Milford, Planner; Emily Boyett, Secretary; and Ken Watson, City Attorney
Absent: George Roberds, Vice-Chair and Jimmy Conyers
Chairman Turner called the meeting to order at 5:02 PM and announced the meeting is
being recorded. He announced agenda items A , B, and D have been withdrawn from the
agenda. He also welcomed Rebecca Bryant to the Commission.
The minutes of the April 3, 2017 meeting were considered and Ralph Thayer moved to
accept the minutes as written and was 2 nd by David Martin. The motion carried with one
abstention by Rebecca Bryant.
SD 16.39 Request of Dewberry/Preble-Rish, LLC for Multiple Occupancy Project approval
for Graceway "A Senior Living Community," a 48-unit project, Logan Dunn. The property
is located on the west side of Bishop Road, just north of Edwards A venue. Mr. Dyess gave the
staff report saying this project was approved at the April 3, 2017, Commission meeting with the
condition that the project shall comply with the LID regulations. He explained the applicant is
requesting 2 waivers from the required 10 LID design requirements and they have provided a
letter stating their justifications and corresponding calculations for the LID techniques. The
City 's 3rd party engineer has reviewed the documentation and has submitted an email confirming
the applicant's assessment. Staff recommendation is the LID waivers be approved.
Mr. Turner opened the public hearing. Having no one present to speak, he closed the public
hearing.
Ralph Thayer made a motion to accept the staff recommendation to approve the LID waivers.
David Martin 2nd the motion and the motion carried unanimously.
IR 17.02 Request of S.E. Civil Engineering, LLC for an Informal Review of Van
Antwerp Park, a 4-lot subdivision, Larry Smith. The property is located on the
northeast corner of the intersection ofN. Mobile Street and Pensacola Avenue. Mr.
Dyess asked the Commission to provide insight and comme nts regarding the proposed
development. Mac Walcott addressed the Commission saying his intent is to develop the
property with less density than the R-2 z oning would allow to protect the gulley. He
explained he wants to develop a 4-lot minor subdivision now and come back after the
moratorium for a major subdivision of the remaining 8 lots. He stated the site has a 20%
slope and wants this project to be a prototype . He said he has conflicting ideas for a
public or private park. He noted the N. Mobile Street right-of-way is currently a gravel
drive to access ex isting residences. Mr. Walcott asked where the City is regarding the
moratorium and if it will be extended. Mr. Turner suggested Mr. Walcott contact the
Mayor and City Council. Dr. Thayer asked if the houses will be elevated and built with
the so il in place and Mr. Walcott responded yes, the rear will be elevated due to the slope
of the property and they hope to arrange the houses with as little disturbance as possible.
Mr. Walcott stated there are several designs they are looking at for the house s and the
final layout will be determined by working around the trees. Mrs. Bryant asked if the
POA would be put in place prior to the subdivision and Mr. Walcott responded it would
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probably not be setup before the minor division because they are still not sure of the final
design and layout. Dr. Thayer noted concerns with over building the lots and drainage.
Mr. Walcott stated there will be an approved list of house plans to choose from for these
lots.
Larry Smith stated the proposed layout meets the required setbacks and widths but there
is an issue with the existing gravel road which is accessing existing lots. He said they
would like to utilize the existing gravel road for the minor subdivision and make the
improvements with the major subdivision application. Dr. Thayer asked where the creek
bed and the Volanta Watershed discharges and Mr. Smith responded it discharges into the
bay. Mr. Turner asked if there are issues with approving the gravel road access and Mr.
Dyess answered he is not sure. Mr. Turner noted Colony Woods was a recent case
approved with similar circumstances and Ms . Milford cited Griffing Estates, Phase 2.
Mr. Walcott asked how many of the City's rights-of-way do not meet the current
standards. Mr. Turner asked ifthere are any issues with the applicant submitting a minor
subdivision and Ms . Milford replied phased developments are required to submit all
phases. Mr. Walcott explained at this time they are not sure what the remainder of the
development will look like and said it also hinges on the status of the moratorium. Mr.
Dyess asked about stormwater and Mr. Smith stated with the minor subdivision the
drainage would be addressed at the time of building permit. Mr. Smith stated the major
subdivision will meet are required regulations including LID. Mrs. Bryant stated this will
be a good time to see LID techniques on a slope. Mr. Walcott stated each lot will have
development requirements to minimize the impact on the site and the drainage. Mr.
Turner asked when the moratorium is currently scheduled to end and Mr. Dyess stated
July 4, 2017. Mr . Turner said he would like to see the overall development. Ms. Milford
questioned how they propose to prevent the gully from losing absorbability and Mr.
Walcott responded with the buffers along the gully. Mr. Smith elaborated on the design
saying they will use the ROW and the individual lots to handle the drainage. Mr. Dyess
asked how the drainage will change from the major subdivision to the minor subdivision
and Mr. Smith answered it will not change, they will be using non-traditional designs for
this entire development. Mrs. MacKellar stated she would like to see examples of what
they want to do. Mrs. Bryant asked how the City will be assured the design will be
maintained. Mr. Turner suggested the applicant work out more of the details because
they still seem to be undecided on several items.
Having no further business, Ralph Thayer made a motion to adjourn. David Martin 2nd
carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 5:48 PM.
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Lee Turner, Chairman
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