Planning Commission

P a g e 1 134 I. Call t o Order : The Planning Commission of the City of Athens, Alabama was called to order by Gina Garth, Chairman, at 5 : 45 p .m . on November 15, 2 0 1 6 . II. Roll Call. M embers present: Members Abs ent: Gina Garth, Chairman Mayor Ronnie Marks Rick Johnson, Vice Chairman Councilman Harold Wales Robert Malone Jerold Blaxton Rod Huffman Venard Hendrix Also present: Mac Martin, City Planner James Rich, Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES : III. Resolution. The Chairman called for a motion to accept the proposed minutes from the October 18, 2 0 1 6 m eeting as presented. Mr. Blaxton offered the following resolution and moved its adoption : '" "BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMIS SION OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA, to approve the minutes of the meeting of October 1 8 , 2 0 1 6 meeting." Mr. Huffman seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous of the voting members present. NEW B USINESS SUBDIVISIONS IV. Public H earing Request of Larry and Brenda Bailey for Preliminary and Final Plat Approval of Compton Reserve, a minor subdivision (3 lots) consisting of 20 .5 acres located on Compton Road in a R-1-1 District. Mr. Martin explained the layouts and recommended approval. Public Comment: Grady Easterling of 18834 Cypress Point Drive Athens, AL asked for a timeline for construction of homes. Bill Graham of 2463 Richmond Drive, Athens, AL stated each family will purchase a lot and construction will begin in about one year. Mr. Easterling asked for setback measurements. Mr. Graham said 20 0 - 30 0 feet. V. 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 Larry and Brenda Bailey for Preliminary and Final Plat Approval of Compton Reserve, a minor subdivision (3 lots) consisting of 20.5 acres located on Compton Road in a R-1-1 District.  P ag e 1135 Mr. Johnson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous of the voting members present. VI. Public Hearing Request of Wade and Mary Ann Miller for Preliminary and Final Plat Approval of Miller Subdivision, a minor subdivision (2 lots) consisting of 4·35 acres located on Airport Road in an R-1-1 District. Mr. M artin explained the request and that City Council rezoned to R-1-1 on November 14th, a request for frontage variance will be heard by the Zoning Board on November 27th. The City finds that there is a hardship on the property and has no issues if the Zoning Board grants variance. Public Comment: Mary Ann Miller 24923 Airport Road, Athens, AL asking for permission to divide the property so she could keep the old home place of her parents. VII . Resolution Mr. Huffman offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption : "BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CI1Y OF ATHENS, ALABAMA to Grant the request of Wade and Mary Ann Miller for Preliminary and Final Plat Approval of Miller Subdivision, a minor subdivision (2 lots) consisting of 4.35 acres located on Airport Road in a R-1-1 District. Said approval is contingent on the Zoning Board of Adjustment granting a variance on the frontage requirement of 1 0 0 ft in the R-1 - 1 Zone for the portion of the property to become Tract 1. "--, Mr. Blaxton seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous of the voting members presr nt. SITE PLANS . VI I I . Discussion. The City presented a site plan for the proposed Outpatient Surgery Center, to be located on property in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Pike Road and US Hwy 72 next to Dollar General. Mr. Martin briefed the Commission on the location and use of the property. Recommended approval subject to contingencies including having a traffic study drafted by a professional engineer, access to the site following the recommendation of the traffic study, and ALDOT granting approval of access to US Hwy 72 . IX. Resolution. Mr. Hendricks offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption : "BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CI1Y OF ATHENS, ALABAMA to grant the request of Johnson and Associates for site plan approval of the new Outpatient Surgery Center, a 75,0 0 0 sf facility to be constructed on the southwest quadrant of the intersectio n of US Hwy 72 and Pike Road, with the conditions that the applicant produce a traffic study, access to the site follow said traffic study, and ALDOT approves access to US H wy 72. Mr. Malone seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous of the voting members present. ZONING ORDINANCE. X. Presentation. Presentation of a proposed new Zoning Ordinance by the City Planner to the Commission and public. Mr. Martin stated the locations of where Zoning Ordinance was placed for public review and proceeded to present his report to the Com mission .  P a g e 1 13 6 XI . Public Hearing A public hearing was held on the proposed new Zoning Ordinance. The Chairman called for comments fro m the public. None were stated. XII . Discussion. After declaring the public hearing closed, the Chairman stated that the Commission will consider the information given to them on the matter and, with the City Planner's assistance, prepare a report to adopt at the next Commission meeting. Said report will include a recommendation of action and will b e transmitted to the City Council. M r . Blaxton asked i f a hobby farm could be placed in a n R - 1 - 1 district. Mr. Martin explained that it would not be allowed. He said the new Estate and Agricultural Zone would be the only zone for agricultural uses like hobby farms. Ms. Garth stated that "power and authorities" section of the proposal does not state that the Commission is responsible for the adoption of the Land Use Plan. She said that this may need to be adjusted. Mr. Huffman asked if there was any relaxation with billboards and signage. M r . Martin answered with there is no change to the billboard regulations . However, he said there is a light increase in attached signage in business zones . Heights of detached signs were also slightly modified to be determined by the classification of the roadway a property fro nted. Mr. Johnson asked for an explanatio n of sign changes in B - 1 and B -4 districts, to which Mr. Martin explained that he had not altered those regulations. Ms. Garth asked if annexation and de­ annexation still come before this board. Mr. Martin replied annexation is required by Planning Commission b ecause there is a zoning of the p roperty that accompanies the annexation . De­ annexations would go directly to the Council. Mr. Johnson asked if code enfo rcement was added to Zoning Ordinance. Mr. M artin replied that it is same as the current code . Ms. Garth recommended any questions or comments be sent to Mr. Martin. Mr. Martin can begin coordinating the report to Planning Commission. City recommends report ready to submit to council at next regular meeting. � XII I . Adj ournment: T�ere being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: Secretary