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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 19, 2021 The Commissioners, applicants and the public were allowed to participate in-person. Also present: James Rich (Public Works Director), Michael Griffin (City Engineer), Gary Chynoweth (Engineer Consultant), Matthew Davidson (City Planner), Lakeisha Johnson (Planner) were also present. CALL TO ORDER. The Planning Commission meeting was called to order at 5:55 PM. 1.) Roll Call of Appointed Commissioners The following Commissioners were present” Mrs. Gina Garth (Chairwoman) Mrs. Dana Henry (Council) Mr. Rick Johnson (Vice Chairman) Mr. Roderick Herron (Commissioner) Mr. Venard Hendrix (Commissioner Mayor Ronnie Marks Mr. Robert Malone (Commissioner) Mr. Brad Mallette (Commissioner) Chief Allen Hogan (Fire) 2.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting Minutes – August 17, 2021 - POSTPONED Regular Meeting Minutes – September 21, 2021 - POSTPONED OLD BUSINESS - NONE NEW BUSINESS Item Tabled Last Month (Major Subdivision Item #12) 12.) Resolution. Request of James M Newby (by John M Newby Executor) for Layout approval of Liberty Subdivision, a major subdivision of +/- 233 acres into 702 lots, located on Cambridge Lane (directly south of Cambridge Methodist Church), zoned R-1-3 (High Density Single Family Residential District) (Approved by City Council on 09/27/2021). Resolution. -Mrs. Garth, shared with the Commissioners and the Public that this is not a public hearing, we are here to review and discuss the layout of Liberty Subdivision and she restated that resolution. -Mr. Davidson, stated that Staff was not in support of the applicants request and did not feel that it was feasible to only have one entrance within a 700 + home subdivision. -Based on the discussion during the Planning Commission meeting Item #12 was postponed until the next Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 16, 2021. Mr. Taz Morell, spoke regarding the applicants request and discussed an additional entrance. -Mr. Shane Black (City Attorney), also spoke regarding the applicants request and stated that a lot layout has to be approved before going to the Preliminary stage. -Discussion was held between the Planning Commissioners. -Mrs. Garth, asked were there any additional comments, questions or concerns from the Planning Commissioners. -Mrs. Garth, asked if she had a member from the Planning Commission to move to table the request until next month’s Planning Commission meeting. -Mr. Malone, made the motion to table Agenda Item 12 – Liberty Subdivision until the next Planning Commission Meeting. 1  Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 19, 2021 - Be it Resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Athens, Alabama to approve the request of James M Newby (by John M Newby Executor) for Layout approval of Liberty Subdivision, a major subdivision of +/- 233 acres into 702 lots, located on Cambridge Lane (directly south of Cambridge Methodist Church), zoned R-1-3 (High Density Single Family Residential District) -Mr. Hendrix seconded the motion and the item was approved unanimously by all the Planning Commissioners to table the item. Site Plan - Location, Character & Extent 3.) Resolution. Request of Dhavel Patel for approval of the LaQuinta Athens Hotel Site Plan located off Cool Springs Drive, Section 15, Township 3 South, Range 4 West a commercial development, zoned: B2 – General Business District. Resolution. -Mrs. Garth, restated the resolution regarding the request of Dhavel Patel for approval of the LaQuinta Athens Hotel Site Plan located off Cool Springs Drive, Section 15, Township 3 South, Range 4 West a commercial development, zoned: B2 – General Business District. -Mr. Davidson, stated that Staff was in support of the applicants request and recommends approval with no issues. -Mr. Johnson, asked about the possibility of sign issues arising. -Mr. Davidson, explained that yes that signage could be an issue however the applicant and Staff are willing to address the sign issue when it arises. However, the applicant is aware of the approval process. -Mrs. Garth, asked were there any additional comments, questions or concerns from the Planning Commissioners. -Mrs. Garth, asked if she had a member from the Planning Commission to move to approved the applicants request. “BE IT RESOLVED THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA, to approve the request of Dhavel Patel for approval of the LaQuinta Athens Hotel Site Plan located off Cool Springs Drive, Section 15, Township 3 South, Range 4 West a commercial development, zoned: B2 – General Business District.” -Mr. Herron, made the motion to approve the applicants request. -Mayor Marks, seconded the motion and the request was approved unanimously. Certificate to Subdivide or Consolidate 4.) Public Hearing. Request of Mike W. Sowell and Julia G. Sowell for approval of a Certificate to Subdivide +/0.08 acres located at 14171 Cambridge Lane, Athens AL 35613., a subdivision of a portion of 1 lot, zoned EST – Estate Residential & Agricultural District (Items 4, 5 & 6 are related). Resolution. -Mrs. Garth, opened a public hearing for the request of Mike W. Sowell and Julia G. Sowell for approval of a Certificate to Subdivide +/0.08 acres located at 14171 Cambridge Lane, Athens AL 35613., a subdivision of a portion of 1 lot, zoned EST – Estate Residential & Agricultural District (Items 4, 5 & 6 are related). -Mr. Davidson, explained that Staff has no issues with the request and recommended approval of the request with no contingencies and Items 4, 5 & 6 are related. -Mrs. Garth, who is in here in favor of the applicants request? Any questions or additional comments or concerns from the public? 2  Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 19, 2021 -Mrs. Julia Sowell, (14171 Cambridge Lane) spoke in favor of the request and is also one of the applicants of the request. -Mrs. Garth, asked if there were any additional comments, questions from the public. No additional Comments from the applicant or the public. -Mrs. Garth, declared the public hearing closed and asked if she had a member from the Commission to move to approve the applicants request. -Mr. Johnson, made the motion to approve the applicants request with no contingencies. “BE IT RESOLVED THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA, to approve the request of Mike W. Sowell and Julia G. Sowell for approval of a Certificate to Subdivide +/0.08 acres located at 14171 Cambridge Lane, Athens AL 35613., a subdivision of a portion of 1 lot, zoned EST – Estate Residential & Agricultural District (Items 4, 5 & 6 are related).” -Mr. Malone, seconded the motion and the request was approved unanimously. 5.) Resolution. Request of Mike W. Sowell and Julia G. Sowell for approval of a Certificate to Consolidate +/-0.05 acres located at 14171 Cambridge Lane, Athens AL 35613. To convey a small strip of land to a family member, a subdivision of a portion of 1 lot, zoned EST – Estate Residential & Agricultural District (Items 4, 5 & 6 are related). Items 5& 6 were taken together and approved unanimously. Resolution. -Mrs. Garth, restated the Resolutions for both Items 5 & 6 regarding the request of Mike W. Sowell and Julia G. Sowell for approval of a Certificate to Consolidate +/-0.05 acres located at 14171 Cambridge Lane, Athens AL 35613. To convey a small strip of land to a family member, a subdivision of a portion of 1 lot, zoned EST – Estate Residential & Agricultural District (Items 4, 5 & 6 are related) & Request of Patrick G. & Jenna C. Sowell for approval of a Certificate to Consolidate +/-.03 acres located at 14225 Cambridge Lane, Athens AL 35613., a subdivision of a portion of 1 lot, zoned EST – Estate Residential & Agricultural District (Items 4, 5 & 6). Items 5 & 6 were taken up together. -Mr. Davidson, explained the request and restated that Items 4, 5 & 6 are related and Staff recommends approval. -Mrs. Garth, asked were there any additional comments, questions or concerns from the Planning Commissioners. -Mrs. Garth, asked if she had a member from the Planning Commission to move approve the applicants request. -Mr. Johnson, made the motion to approve the applicants request of Items 5& 6. - Be it Resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Athens, Alabama to approve the request of Mike W. Sowell and Julia G. Sowell for approval of a Certificate to Consolidate +/-0.05 acres located at 14171 Cambridge Lane, Athens AL 35613. To convey a small strip of land to a family member, a subdivision of a portion of 1 lot, zoned EST – Estate Residential & Agricultural District (Items 4, 5 & 6 are related). Items 5& 6 were taken together and approved unanimously. -Mayor Marks, seconded the motion to approve the applicants request and it was approved Mike W. Sowell and Julia G. Sowell for approval of a Certificate to Consolidate +/-0.05 acres located at 14171 Cambridge Lane, Athens AL 35613. To convey a small strip of land to a family member, a subdivision of a portion of 1 lot, zoned EST – Estate Residential & Agricultural District (Items 4, 5 & 6 are related). Items 5& 6 were taken together and approved unanimously. unanimously. 3  Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 19, 2021 -Mayor Marks, seconded the motion for items 5 & 6. 6.) Resolution. Request of Patrick G. & Jenna C. Sowell for approval of a Certificate to Consolidate +/-.03 acres located at 14225 Cambridge Lane, Athens AL 35613., a subdivision of a portion of 1 lot, zoned EST – Estate Residential & Agricultural District (Items 4, 5 & 6). -Mrs. Garth, asked were there any additional comments, questions or concerns from the Planning Commissioners. Resolution. “Be it Resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Athens to approve the request of Patrick G. & Jenna C. Sowell for approval of a Certificate to Consolidate +/-.03 acres located at 14225 Cambridge Lane, Athens AL 35613., a subdivision of a portion of 1 lot, zoned EST – Estate Residential & Agricultural District (Items 4, 5 & 6). Minor Plat 7.) Public Hearing. Request of Beth Nix & William Smith for Preliminary and Final Approval of a Replat of Lots 13, 14, 15, 16 & Part of 17, Block 22, North Fairview Addition to the Town of Athens, +/- 0.57 acres, specifically for lots 13, 14, 15, 16 & Part of 17, located at 904 N. Houston Street, zoned TN2 – Traditional Neighborhood District 2. Resolution. -Mrs. Garth, opened a public hearing regarding a public hearing regarding the request of Beth Nix & William Smith for Preliminary and Final Approval of a Replat of Lots 13, 14, 15, 16 & Part of 17, Block 22, North Fairview Addition to the Town of Athens, +/-0.57 acres, specifically for lots 13, 14, 15, 16 & Part of 17, located at 904 N. Houston Street, zoned TN2 – Traditional Neighborhood District 2. -Mr. Davidson, explained that Staff recommends approval contingent upon the warranty deed being provided. -Mrs. Garth, asked if there were any additional comments, questions from the public. No additional Comments from the applicant or the public. -Mrs. Garth, declared the public hearing closed and asked if she had a member from the Commission to move to approve the applicants request. -Mr. Johnson, made the motion to approve the applicants request with no contingencies. “BE IT RESOLVED THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA, to approve the request of Beth Nix & William Smith for Preliminary and Final Approval of a Replat of Lots 13, 14, 15, 16 & Part of 17, Block 22, North Fairview Addition to the Town of Athens, +/-0.57 acres, specifically for lots 13, 14, 15, 16 & Part of 17, located at 904 N. Houston Street, zoned TN2 – Traditional Neighborhood District 2.” -Chief Hogan, seconded the motion and the request was approved unanimously. 8.) Public Hearing. Request of the City of Athens and Limestone County Commissioner for Preliminary and Final Approval of Thirty-One Commercial Park Addition No. 2, +/-10.4 acres into 1 lot, located west of 20371 Clyde Mabry Drive (West of Limestone County Health Department), zoned M-1 – Light Industrial District. Resolution. -Mrs. Garth, opened a public hearing to hear the request of the City of Athens and Limestone County Commissioner for Preliminary and Final Approval of Thirty-One Commercial Park Addition No. 2, +/-10.4 acres into 1 lot, located west of 20371 Clyde Mabry Drive (West of Limestone County Health 4  Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 19, 2021 Department), zoned M-1 – Light Industrial District. -Mr. Davidson, explained that the purpose of the applicant’s request is to plat the lots so they can be sold for future development and Staff recommends approval with no contingencies. -Mr. Johnson, confirmed that the request is specifically to carve out the 10 acres of land. -Mrs. Garth, asked if there were any comments, questions from the public. No Comments from the applicant or the public. -Mrs. Garth, declared the public hearing closed and asked if she had a member from the Commission to move to approve the applicants request. -Mts. Henry, made the motion to approve the applicants request. “BE IT RESOLVED THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA, to approve the request of the City of Athens and Limestone County Commissioner for Preliminary and Final Approval of Thirty-One Commercial Park Addition No. 2, +/-10.4 acres into 1 lot, located west of 20371 Clyde Mabry Drive (West of Limestone County Health Department), zoned M-1 – Light Industrial District.” -Mr. Malone, seconded the motion to approve the applicants request, the request was approved unanimously by the Planning Commissioners. 9.) Public Hearing. Request of Nella Collins c/o Lakin Collins for Preliminary and Final Approval of Culwell Place Addition No. 4, +/-4.99 acres into 3 lots, located on the southeast side of Brownsferry Street at 1713 Brownsferry ST., zoned R-1-1 (Low Density Single Family Residential). Resolution. -Mrs. Garth, opened a public hearing to hear the request of Nella Collins c/o Lakin Collins for Preliminary and Final Approval of Culwell Place Addition No. 4, +/-4.99 acres into 3 lots, located on the southeast side of Brownsferry Street at 1713 Brownsferry ST., zoned R-1-1 (Low Density Single Family Residential). -Mr. Davidson, explained the applicants request and stated that Staff requested a shared access between Lots 1 & 2 and Staff recommends approval of the applicants request. -Mrs. Garth, asked if there were any comments, questions from the public. No Comments from the applicant or the public. -Mrs. Garth, declared the public hearing closed and asked if she had a member from the Commission to move to approve the applicants request. Mr. Hendrix, made the motion to approve the applicants request. “BE IT RESOLVED THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA, to approve the request of Nella Collins c/o Lakin Collins for Preliminary and Final Approval of Culwell Place Addition No. 4, +/-4.99 acres into 3 lots, located on the southeast side of Brownsferry Street at 1713 Brownsferry ST., zoned R-1-1 (Low Density Single Family Residential).” -Mayor Marks, seconded the motion and the request was approved unanimously. Subdivision (Minor & Major) 10.) Public Hearing. Request of City of Athens, Brothers on Market, LLC., & John & Deborah Hubbs for Preliminary & Final Approval of Market Street Subdivision, a minor plat of +/-0.25 acres into 4 lots, located 100, 102, 104 and 106 Market Street West, zoned DWTN – Downtown Zoning District. Resolution. -Mrs. Garth, opened a public hearing to hear the request of City of Athens, Brothers on Market, LLC., 5  Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 19, 2021 & John & Deborah Hubbs for Preliminary & Final Approval of Market Street Subdivision, a minor plat of +/-0.25 acres into 4 lots, located 100, 102, 104 and 106 Market Street West, zoned DWTN – Downtown Zoning District. -Mr. Davidson, this request encourages future development and Staff recommends approval. -Mrs. Garth, asked if there were any comments, questions from the public. No Comments from the applicant or the public were made. -Mrs. Garth, declared the public hearing closed and asked if she had a member from the Commission to move to approve the applicants request. -Mr. Johnson, asked if they want to put a grease trap out or what will be the purpose of the space etc. -Mrs. Garth, asked if any other Commissioners had any questions or comments. -Mayor Marks, stated this request is to assist in the clean-up of the area. -Mrs. Garth, asked if she had a Commissioner to move to approve the applicants request. -Mr. Herron, made the motion to approve the applicants request. “BE IT RESOLVED THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA, to approve the request of City of Athens, Brothers on Market, LLC., & John & Deborah Hubbs for Preliminary & Final Approval of Market Street Subdivision, a minor plat of +/-0.25 acres into 4 lots, located 100, 102, 104 and 106 Market Street West, zoned DWTN – Downtown Zoning District. -Mayor Marks seconded the motion and the request was approved unanimously by the Planning Commissioners. 11.) Public Hearing. Request of Wess Calvin (Executor of the Estates of Janis Calvin) for Final Approval of Northgate Subdivision, a major subdivision of +/-21.67 acres into 2 lots, located on the west side of U.S. HWY 31 about 2000’ North of Elm Street, zoned B-2 (General Business District). Resolution. -Mrs. Garth, opened a public hearing to hear the request of Request of Wess Calvin (Executor of the Estates of Janis Calvin) for Final Approval of Northgate Subdivision, a major subdivision of +/-21.67 acres into 2 lots, located on the west side of U.S. HWY 31 about 2000’ North of Elm Street, zoned B-2 (General Business District). -Mr. Davidson explained the applicants request it’d existing use which is an RV Park, Staff is in support of the request contingent upon approval from ALDOT (Alabama Department of Transportation) regarding any future connectivity, Mr. Griffin will confirm. -Mr. Hendrix, asked if the flag lot was a part of this request? -Mr. Griffin, yes. -Mr. Hendrix asked if everything was okay with Lot 1. Mr. Davidson, yes because there are already two exiting lots to the North. TVA does not regulate property as long as you don’t interfere with their maintenance. -Mr. Griffin, stated that there is an existing drive which leads to the service road and Mr. Dunivant (Dunivant Engineering) spoke to ALDOT today. -Mr. Hendrix, asked will service vehicles be able to access the lots? -Mr. Griffin, yes and emergency services can access the property as well. -Mr. Morell, spoke not for or against the request he wanted to provide additional information. -Mrs. Garth, asked if there were any additional comments, questions or concerns. -Mrs. Garth, declared the public hearing closed and asked if she had a member of the Commission to move to approve the applicants request. 6  Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 19, 2021 -Mr. Malone made the motion to approve the applicants request. “Be it Resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Athens, Alabama to approve the request of Wess Calvin (Executor of the Estates of Janis Calvin) for Final Approval of Northgate Subdivision, a major subdivision of +/-21.67 acres into 2 lots, located on the west side of U.S. HWY 31 about 2000’ North of Elm Street, zoned B-2 (General Business District). -Mrs. Henry, seconded the motion and the request was approved unanimously. 12.) Liberty – item moved to first item on the agenda 13.) Public Hearing. Request of Ozark Properties for Preliminary approval of Laurenwood, a major subdivision of +/- 41.67 acres into 123 lots, 3 common areas situated between West Elm Street and West Market Street and lying approximately 1700 feet east of Lucas Ferry Road, zonedR-1-3 High Density Single Family Residential District. (Item was tabled during last month’s Planning Commission meeting). Resolution. -Mrs. Garth, opened a public hearing to hear the request of Ozark Properties for Preliminary approval of Laurenwood, a major subdivision of +/- 41.67 acres into 123 lots, 3 common areas situated between West Elm Street and West Market Street and lying approximately 1700 feet east of Lucas Ferry Road, zonedR-1-3 High Density Single Family Residential District. -Mr. Davidson, stated that Staff was in support of the applicants request contingent upon the City Engineer receiving the ALDOT permit and Stormwater report. The following individuals were not in favor of moving forward with the request regarding the Preliminary approval of Laurenwood. The individuals listed below shared their concerns regarding the request including the stormwater plan, drainage issues, existing pond etc. Mr. Mayes also discussed the stormwater analysis, discussed the model that was used-Auto Cad, sincere concern with the pedestrian friendly environment, issues regarding acreage, access, concerned about the PSI etc. and recommended the request not be approved. -Mr. Kevin Mayes (1722 W Market St.) -Mr. Jeff Carroll (1801 Pine St.) -Mr. Dean Wagner (across the street) -Mr. Griffin, stated that ES&CD is aware of the ARCAD system and will be double checking the analysis report. -Mrs. Garth, asked who did the Hydrology Study? -Mr. Griffin, stated Mullins Engineering did the calculations and the issues will be addressed before the Pre-Construction meeting before any construction takes place. Representative from Mullins Engineering -Mr. Corey Brown (Mullin Engineering), was there to address any questions or concern. -Mrs. Garth, mentioned the detention pond North of the property and wanted to clarify if the detention pond will take care of any of these issues. -Mayor Marks, stated the concern about the water pressure and any improvements that need to be made and we will address with the appropriate departments. -Ms. Marsha Patterson, stated that there are to many houses in this subdivision. -Mr. Brown, discussed the connectivity and the intent to connect to Coffman Drive. -Mrs. Garth, asked if there were any comments, questions from the public. No Comments from the applicant or the public. 7  Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 19, 2021 -Mrs. Garth, declared the public hearing closed and asked if she had a member from the Commission to move to approve the applicants request based on the contingencies specified regarding the ALDOT permit and access & the updated stormwater report. -Chief Hogan, made the motion to approve the applicants request with the contingencies specified, “BE IT RESOLVED THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA, to approve the request of North Alabama Communities, LLC. for Preliminary approval of Laurenwood, a major subdivision of +/- 41.67 acres into 123 lots, 3 common areas situated between West Elm Street and West Market Street and lying approximately 1700 feet east of Lucas Ferry Road, zonedR-1-3 High Density Single Family Residential District contingent upon the City Engineer receiving the ALDOT permit and Hydrology report. -Mr. Herron, seconded the motion to approve the applicants request and the request was approved unanimously. 14.) Public Hearing. Request of North Alabama Communities, LLC. for Preliminary approval of Watercress Subdivision (Phase 1), a major subdivision of +/-25.453 acres into 50 lots; located off Lucas Ferry Rd. Zoned: R-1-1 (Low Density Single Family Residential District) & R-1-2 (Medium Density Single Family Residential District). Resolution. -Mrs. Garth, opened a public hearing to hear the request of North Alabama Communities, LLC. for Preliminary approval of Watercress Subdivision (Phase 1), a major subdivision of +/-25.453 acres into 50 lots; located off Lucas Ferry Rd. Zoned: R-1-1 (Low Density Single Family Residential District) & R-1-2 (Medium Density Single Family Residential District). -Mr. Davidson, explained the applicants request and that Staff recommends approval contingent upon the hydrology study and clarify with the Developer and approval by DRT (Department Review Team). -Mrs. Garth, asked if there were any comments, questions from the public. No Comments from the applicant or the public. -Mrs. Garth, declared the public hearing closed and asked if she had a member from the Commission to move to approve the applicants request based on the contingencies specified regarding the hydrology report, and clarification from the Developer and DRT Team. Mrs. Garth, also stated that if the contingencies are not met it will come back before the Planning Commission. Mr. Malone, made the motion to approve the applicants request with the contingencies. “BE IT RESOLVED THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA, to approve the request of North Alabama Communities, LLC. for Preliminary approval of Watercress Subdivision (Phase 1), a major subdivision of +/-25.453 acres into 50 lots; located off Lucas Ferry Rd. Zoned: R-1-1 (Low Density Single Family Residential District) & R-1-2 (Medium Density Single Family Residential District).” -Mr. Mallette, seconded the motion to approve the applicants request and the request was approved unanimously. 15.) Public Hearing. Request of Mark & Gerald Gamble for Preliminary approval of the Summerfields at the Gamble House C-PUD (Conventional Planned Unit Development District), a major subdivision of +/- 80.4 acres into approximately 160 detached single-family lots, 170 townhome and villa units and 13 acres of commercial property; located at 22427 Huntsville Brownsferry Road. Zoned: CPUD – Conventional Planned Unit Development Zoning District). (Note: 8  Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 19, 2021 Rezone Approved by Council on 09/27/2021 as a C-PUD). Resolution. -Mrs. Garth, opened a public hearing to hear the request of Mark & Gerald Gamble for Preliminary approval of the Summerfields at the Gamble House C-PUD (Conventional Planned Unit Development District), a major subdivision of +/- 80.4 acres into approximately 160 detached single-family lots, 170 townhome and villa units and 13 acres of commercial property; located at 22427 Huntsville Brownsferry Road. Zoned: CPUD – Conventional Planned Unit Development Zoning District). -Mr. Davidson, stated that Staff is still reviewing the construction plans, however Staff recommends approval with the contingency of the revised construction plans. Mr. Griffin, discussed the lot requirements and stated that the lots are required to be constructed and raised along with the streets. -Mrs. Garth, asked if there were any comments, questions from the public. No Comments from the applicant or the public. -Mrs. Garth, declared the public hearing closed and asked if she had a member from the Commission to move to approve the applicants request contingent upon the revised construction plans. Mr. Herron, made the motion to approve the applicants request. “BE IT RESOLVED THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA, to approve the request of Mark & Gerald Gamble for Preliminary approval of the Summerfields at the Gamble House C-PUD (Conventional Planned Unit Development District), a major subdivision of +/- 80.4 acres into approximately 160 detached single-family lots, 170 townhome and villa units and 13 acres of commercial property; located at 22427 Huntsville Brownsferry Road. Zoned: CPUD – Conventional Planned Unit Development Zoning District). -Mr. Malone, seconded the motion to approve the applicants request and the request was approved unanimously. Rezone 16.) Public Hearing. Consider for recommendation to the City Council the request of Cambridge Ventures, LLC. to rezone +/-13 acres (7 acres of green space & 6 acres of building area) located on the east side of Lindsay Lane, directly east of the Cambridge Place townhome development from R-1-1 (Low Density Single Family Residential) to R-2 (Multiple-Family Residential District). Resolution. -Mrs. Garth, opened a public hearing to consider for recommendation to the City Council the request of Cambridge Ventures, LLC. to rezone +/-13 acres (7 acres of green space & 6 acres of building area) located on the east side of Lindsay Lane, directly east of the Cambridge Place townhome development from R-1-1 (Low Density Single Family Residential) to R-2 (Multiple-Family Residential District). -Mr. Davidson, explained the applicants request, proposing townhomes with no access to the Indian Trace subdivision, Staff recommends approval with no contingencies. -Mrs. Garth, asked if the roads will be private. -Mr. Davidson, yes, and the applicant will be required to submit a Site Plan. -Mrs. Garth, who is in here in favor of the applicants request? Any questions or additional comments or concerns from the public? -Mr. Morell, from Morell Engineering was present if anyone had any questions -Mrs. Garth, asked if there were any additional comments, questions from the public. -Mr. Rod Hoffman at 22315 Shady LN, (resident of Indian Trace Subdivision) wanted clarification on the rezoning request. Also, asked about the fence that currently exist and will it be extended down and 9  Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 19, 2021 will it be consistent with what already exist? -Mr. Morell, Yes, the fence will be consistent. -Mr. Hoffman, also stated that he did not see any detention ponds that will be needed to take care of the drainage and also asked about the trees and if they will remain within the 7 acres. -Mr. Morell, Actually, that was in the old Phase. -More concerns were shared including the fence line – City landscape requirements, how will screening be met. Wanted to ensure that the Developer will maintain the fence, the ditch and that there will be no connectivity with Indian Trace Subdivision, Mr. Hoffman was happy with no connectivity to his current subdivision. -Mr. Morell, speaking on behalf of the applicant the ditch will be handled in the same manner, the landscape will be handled in the same manner and the same type detention will be maintained in the same manner. The screening – landscaping will go on the Indian Trace side. -Mr. Hoffman, also asked about the Western part of the development of Indian Trace. -Mr. Morell, stated that they are looking to pipe the ditch. -Mrs. Garth, asked about the traffic study. -Mr. Griffin, there will be another access point, the primary access will be off of 72 we will ensure we get another connection. Also, again there will be no connection to Indian Trace subdivision. -Mr. Hendrix, will a sidewalk be added? -Mr. Griffin, we requested a sidewalk along Lindsay Lane however we did not require it along Indian Trace. -Mayor Marks, stated that he did not think a sidewalk was included in the current plan. -Mrs. Garth, asked were there any additional comments, questions or concerns from the Planning Commissioners. -Mrs. Garth, declared the public hearing closed and asked if she had a member from the Commission to move to approve the applicants request. -Mayor Marks, made the motion to move to approve the applicants request. “Be it Resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Athens, Alabama to Consider for recommendation to the City Council the request of Cambridge Ventures, LLC. to rezone +/-13 acres (7 acres of green space & 6 acres of building area) located on the east side of Lindsay Lane, directly east of the Cambridge Place townhome development from R-1-1 (Low Density Single Family Residential) to R-2 (Multiple-Family Residential District). 17.) Planning Commission Business Meeting -Mrs. Garth, stated that the Planning Commission conducted their annual Planning Commission Business Meeting. -The Planning Commissioners conducted their annual business meeting to nominate and elect new officers related to the Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary positions. New Officers Elected for the New Year (2021 – 2022) -Chairwoman – Mrs. Gina Garth -Vice Chairman – Mr. Rick Johnson -Secretary – Mrs. Lakeisha Johnson The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 7:41PM by Chairwoman, Mrs. Garth. APPROVED & SIGNED ATTEST: APPROVED & SIGNED Chairwoman (Mrs. Gina Garth) Secretary (Mrs. Lakeisha Johnson 10