Planning Commission

Page 1128 I. Call to Order: The Planning Commission of the City of Athens, Alabama was called to order by Rod Huffman, Chairman, at 5:55p.m. on September 20, 2016. II. Roll Call. Members present: Members Absent: Rod Huffman, Chairman Mayor Ronnie Marks Venard Hendrix, Vice Chairman Robert Malone Jerold Blaxton Gina Garth Councilman Harold Wales Rick Johnson Also present: Mac Martin, City Planner Amy Golden, Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES: III. Resolution. The Chairman called for a motion to accept the proposed minutes from the August 16, 2016 meeting as presented. Mr. Malone offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: "BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA, to approve the minutes of the meeting of August 16, 2016 meeting as amended." Ms. Garth seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous of the voting members present. NEW BUSINESS REZONINGS. ANNEXATIONS. DEANNEXATIONS. None SUBDIVISIONS IV.. Public Hearing Request of Andrew and Anna Chancellor for Preliminary and Final Plat Approval of Houston Place Subdivision VI, a minor subdivision (2 lots) consisting of 1.4 acres located at 20426 Executive Drive in an R1(1) District. Mr. Martin explained that the proposed subdivision is meant to revert two consolidated tracts back to their configuration prior to the adoption and recordation of a Certificate to Consolidate back in September 2015. He stated that the City had no issues with the plat. · No One Spoke in Favor or Against V. Resolution Mr. Wales offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption:  P age 1129 "BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA to grant the request of Andrew and Anna Chancellor for Preliminary and Final Plat Approval of Houston Place Subdivision VI, a minor subdivision (2 lots) consisting of 1.4 acres located at 20426 Executive Drive in an R1(1) District. 3. Mr. Blaxton seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous of the voting members present. VI . Public Hearing Request of Glenn Davis, Mitchell Davis, and Patricia Ryan for Prelimin ary and Final Plat Approval of Davis Apartments Subdivision, a minor subdivision (2 lots) consisting of 13.3 acres of land located at 18837 AL Hwy 127 in an AG District. Mr. Martin explained that the plat was revisiting property that was the subject of an approved plat in January 2016. The previous plat was not recorded. Mr. Martin said that this plat confirmed the actual location of the southern property boundary of the subject site, whereas the previous plat illustrated conflicting property lines along the south boundary (line of adverse possession). Mr. Martin explained that the revised plat did not create any new nonconformities on the site and the City recommended its approval. None Spoke in Favor or Against VII . Resolution Ms. Garth offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption: "BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA to_grant_the_request_of Glenn Davis, Mitchell Davis, and Patricia Ryan for Preliminary and Final Plat Approval of Davis Apartments Subdivision, a minor subdivision (2 lots) c onsisting of 13.3 acres of land located at 18837 AL Hwy 127 in an AG District. ) Mr. Malone seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous of the voting members present. VIII. Resolution Mr. Blaxton offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption: "BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA to grant the request of Maund Family LLC for Final Plat Approval of Strange Street Extension Subdivision, a subdivision consisting of approximately 7 acres of land between Market Street and Washington Street north of the existing intersection of Washington and Strange Streets in the B2 and MC Districts." When asked for comments, Mr. Martin stated that the applicant had submitted the bond to cover the work to be performed and had a contract in place to build Strange Street. With no further discussion, Mr. Hendrix seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous of the voting members present. CONDITIONAL USES IX. Public Hearing Request of H&N, LLC to operate a storage facility on property located on the north side of Commercial Drive in a B2 General Business District. Mr. Martin stated he nor the Departmental Review Team could find any adverse impacts that this project would potentially cause for neighboring properties. All of the surrounding properties are also in the B-2 District and would allow similar uses.  P age 1130 Spoke in Favor Roseanne Kinnear 1429 Capshaw Rd. Athens, Alabama Marty Nelson 23837 Piney Creek Dr. Athens, Alabama None Against There was some discussion about the conceptual plan. Mr. Nelson stated that it was he and his partner's plan to develop the easternmost units as a work office with storage space. Mr. Huffman stated that this was not part of the application that was brought before the Commission. Mr. Martin confirmed that the proposed buildout as described by Mr. Nelson was not described in the application and would constitute a different use of the property than storage. After some discussion, Mr. Nelson stated that he would like to have the Commission consider his application as presented, with the sole use of the property as storage. Mr. Martin stated the City had no issues with the application. X. Resolution. Mr. Malone offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption: "BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA To_grant the request of H&N, LLC to operate a storage facility on property located on the north side of Commercial Drive in a B -2 General Business District. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous of the voting members present. SITE PI.ANS. None Adjournment:: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.