Planning Commission
Regular MeetingAthens, AL · January 24, 2017
Minutes
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I. Call to Order:
The Planning Commission of the City of Athens, Alabama was called to order by Gina
Garth, Chairman, at 5:45p.m. on January 24, 2017.
II. Roll Call.
Members present: Members Absent:
Gina Garth, Chairman Mayor Ronnie Marks
Rick Johnson, Vice Chairman
Jerold Blaxton
Rod Huffman
Venard Hendrix
Chief Brian Thornton
Councilman Harold Wales
Robert Malone
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
December 20, 2016 meeting as presented.
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Mr. Blaxton offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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"BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA, to approve the minutes of the meeting
of December 20, 2016 meeting as corrected."
Mr. Hendrix seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous of the voting members
present.
NEW BUSINESS
SUBDIVISIONS
IV. Public Hearing Request of Smith Family Limited Partnership for Preliminary and Final
Plat Approval of Smith's Grove Subdivision, a minor subdivision (1lot, no improvements)
consisting of 3.0 acres located on Linton Road in an AG Agricultural District.
Public Comment:
Mr.Martin stated that the property was met all the dimensional requirements of the AG
District and recommended approval.
With no additional comments, the public hearing was closed.
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 Smith Family Limited Partnership for Preliminary and Final Plat
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Approval of Smith's Grove Subdivision, a minor subdivision (1lot, no improvements)
consisting of 3.0 acres located on Linton Road in an AG Agricultural District."
Mr. Huffman seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous of the voting members
present.
VI. Public Hearing: Request of Beasley, Day & Beasley for Approval of a Certificate to
Subdivide 0.07 acres of property located 216 Marion Street South in the B-4 Central
Business District.
Public Comment:
Mr.Martin stated that this certificate, along with the following certificate to consolidate,
was shifting a boundary between two properties to the center of an existing parking lot. A
shared access easement would be placed on the parking lot allowing for continued use of
the lot by the two property owners. The City recommended approval.
With no additional comments, the public hearing was closed. After some discussion, the
Commission was ready for a resolution.
VII . Resolution Mr.Wales 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 Beasley, Day & Beasley for Approval of a Certificate to Subdivide 0.07
acres of pre>perty located 216 Marion Street South in the B-4 Central Business District."
Mr.Blaxton seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous of the voting
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members present.
VIII. Resolution Mr.Wales 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 Athens Real Estate, LLC. for Approval of a Certificate to Consolidate 0.26
acres of property located 220 Marion Street South in the B-4 Central Business District."
Mr. Blaxton seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous of the voting
members present.
IX. Resolution. Mr. Johnson 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 City of Athens for Approval of a Certificate to Consolidate 24.3 4 acres
of property located at 809 Sanderfer Road East in the M-1Light Industrial District."
Mr.Malone seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous of the voting
members present.
ZONING ORDINANCE.
X. Discussion. The Commission discussed the draft of the report given to them by Mr.
Martin updated for this meeting to reflect proposed changes discussed at the December
meeting. After some discussion concerning sewer requirements for residential tracts and
buffering requirements, the Planning Commission requested one additional alteration - to
replace the word "shrub" with "tree" in Sec. 6 .2.6 .B.2 "Type B Buffers" .
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XI. 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 approve the revised report to the City Council regarding the proposed
Zoning Ordinance and recommend its approval.
Mr. Malone seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous of the voting
members present.
XII. Adjournment: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST: Secretary
Agenda
City of Athens Planning Commission – Regular Meeting
January 24, 2017
Work Session at 5:00 p.m. and Regular Meeting at 5:45 p.m.
Location – City Council Chambers, City Hall, 200 Hobbs St. West
CALL TO ORDER.
1. MINUTES.
a. Regular meeting of December 20, 2016 for approval
NEW BUSINESS
REZONINGS, ANNEXATIONS, DEANNEXATIONS. NONE
SUBDIVISIONS
2. Public Hearing. Request of Smith Family Limited Partnership for Preliminary and Final Plat
Approval of Smith’s Grove Subdivision, a minor subdivision (1 lot, no improvements) consisting of 3.0
acres located on Linton Road in an AG Agricultural District.
3. Resolution. Consider the request of Smith Family Limited Partnership for Preliminary and Final Plat
Approval of Smith’s Grove Subdivision, a minor subdivision (1 lot, no improvements) consisting of 3.0
acres located on Linton Road in an AG Agricultural District.
4. Public Hearing. Request of Beasley, Day & Beasley for Approval of a Certificate to Subdivide 0.07
acres of property located 216 Marion Street South in the B-4 Central Business District.
5. Resolution. Consider the request of Beasley, Day & Beasley for Approval of a Certificate to Subdivide
0.07 acres of property located 216 Marion Street South in the B-4 Central Business District.
6. Resolution. Consider the request of Athens Real Estate, LLC. for Approval of a Certificate to
Consolidate 0.26 acres of property located 220 Marion Street South in the B-4 Central Business
District.
7. Resolution. Consider the request of City of Athens for Approval of a Certificate to Consolidate 24.34
acres of property located 220 Marion Street South in the M-1 Light Industrial District.
CONDITIONAL USES NONE
SITE PLANS. NONE
ZONING ORDINANCE.
8. Resolution. Approve a report to the City Council regarding the proposed Zoning Ordinance.
CITY OF ATHENS PLANNING COMMISSION
Public Hearing Procedure
During the course of a Planning Commission Meeting whenever an application that requires a public hearing (zoning,
re-zoning, conditional use, certain subdivisions of property, etc. . . .) appears on the Commission’s agenda, the Chair
will declare the same and introduce the application to the Commission and citizens who are in attendance.
The Chair will proceed through each scheduled public hearing as follows:
o Staff will provide an explanation of the case and a recommendation.
o Applicant will be given an opportunity to address the commission and should limit their comments to less
than ten (10) minutes.
o When a public hearing is slated, the Chair will open the hearing for public input.
o Members of the public, having been recognized, will be allowed three (3) minutes each to address the
Commission (unless the Chairman specifies otherwise).
NOTE: Large groups may wish to, but are not required to, appoint a spokesperson for the group, in which
case the Chair may grant the spokesperson additional time to speak.
Generally, those desiring to speak “for” the request will be allowed to speak first, followed by those
desiring to speak “against” the request.
Persons wishing to speak should raise their hand to be recognized by the Chairman. Once
recognized, please stand and state your name and address.
Comments should be concise and limited to issues related to the request.
o When the Chairman believes that the Commission has received sufficient citizen input to make a
determination on the application, the public hearing will be closed and the applicant and/or the Staff will be
given an opportunity to address any issues brought out during public comment.
o Chairman will then allow Commission members to make comments or ask questions of anyone present to
clarify issues or provide additional information.
o The Chairman will call for a motion and a second on the motion. Commission members may speak to the
motion, any amendments, or points of parliamentary procedure.
o If a motion is forthcoming, a voice vote will be taken. If the decision is not unanimous, then the Chairman
will direct a roll call vote.
o If a motion is NOT forthcoming, the request will be considered “Denied” for lack of a motion.
PLEASE NOTE: The above-procedure is provided to serve as a guideline for the conduct of public hearings. The chairman
is not limited and/or constrained by this procedure and, under certain circumstances, may deem it necessary to deviate from
this guideline.
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