Planning Commission

MINUTES CLEVELAND MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2016 AT 6:00 PM CLEVELAND MUNICIPAL BUILDING 190 CHURCH STREET NE The regular meeting of the Cleveland Municipal Planning Commission was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Dee Burris, Chairman. Members present included Walt Vineyard, Clarke Taylor, Gary Dennis, Larry Presswood, George Poe, and Dee Burris. Members absent were Yvonne Cannon, Maryl Elliott and Tricia Pennington. Legal Counsel present was John Kimball, Attorney for the City of Cleveland. Travis Henry represented the City of Cleveland in the Old Business, Item a, “Consideration of an amendment to the zoning ordinance concerning the use and operation of Recycling Collection Centers, Salvage Yards and the like within the Commercial Highway zoning district”. The staff present included Jonathan Jobe, Director of Engineering and Development Services, Melinda Carroll, Assistant City Manager, Corey Divel, Senior Planner, Teresa Torbett, CBDG/Grant coordinator, and Darla Jenkins, Executive Secretary. Others present were Angelia Keasler, Karl Keasler, Ethan Nelson, Katie Pagnam’ of M&N Recycling, Pete Moreau of CEI Engineering, Mitch Kinder of Cleveland Surveying, E.M. North of Northpointe Surveying, Rodney Fitzgerald of Haven at Glenwood, Tim Clark, Brian Clark, Joyanna Love of The Cleveland Daily Banner, Travis Henry, Andy Brown, and Charlie McKenzie. The Minutes of the March 15, 2016 meeting were presented for approval. Gary Dennis made a motion to approve and George Poe seconded it. A vote of 6-0 passed the motion. In the Public Hearing, a. Public Hearing to hear comments on the 2016/2017 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan/Annual Action Plan (pg1). This public hearing was not required by law but the CBDG Coordinator thought this would be a good opportunity to obtain any additional public input, particularly in light of the issues surrounding fair housing which were discussed at last month’s meeting. A copy of the public notice is shown below. Following the notice is a memo from Teresa Torbett outlining the proposed plan.  LEGAL PUBLICATION CITY OF CLEVELAND 2016-2017 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM DRAFT AND PUBLIC HEARING The 2016-2017 Annual Action Plan draft for the City of Cleveland’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is available for public review on the City’s website at www.clevelandtn.gov, the Cleveland Public Library and at the Development and Engineering Services Office at 185 Second Street NW. This public notice initiates a 30-day comment period which will conclude on May 7, 2016. A public hearing will also be held in conjunction with the review of proposed projects by the Cleveland Municipal Planning Commission on Tuesday, April 19th at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Meeting Room located at 190 Church Street NE. Written or oral comments may also be submitted to Teresa Torbett, Grants Manager, City of Cleveland, P. O. Box 1519, Cleveland, TN 37364-1519 or via email to: ttorbett@clevelandtn.gov Dee Burris opened the floor to hear public comments. There were no public comments. Dee Burris closed the floor to comments. In the Consent Agenda, b. Request by Jeremy & Abigail Hughes for final plat approval of 47 of Stonebriar Subdivision. Property is located on Gate Tower Way and is zoned R2 Low Density Single and Multi-Family Residential. Plat by Cleveland Surveying Company (pg3). c. Request by Fitzgerald Family Partnership for final plat approval of lot 4 of The Haven at Glenwood. Property is located on Glenhaven Cove and is zoned R3 High Density Residential. Plat by Brown Surveying Company (pg4). d. Request by Mark Witt for final plat approval of Mark Witt Property. Property is located at the intersection of Freewill Rd and Triplett Circle and is zoned R1 Single Family Residential. Plat by Cleveland Surveying Company (pg6). e. Request by Dennis Epperson for final plat approval of Phase II of Kensington Park. Property is located at the intersection of Old Freewill Rd and Kensington Park Trial and is zoned R1 Single Family Residential. Plat by Cleveland Surveying Company (pg7). f. Request Ben Nelson for final plat approval of Ben Nelson Property. Property is located at the intersection of Crest Dr SW and Highland Dr SW and is  zoned R2 Low Density Single and Mulit-Family Residential. Plat by Southeast Tennessee Land Surveying Company (pg8). g. Request by Bassam Issa for preliminary approval of lots 1a & 1b in Mouse Creek Crossing. Property is located on Paul Huff Pkwy, Mouse Creek Rd and Issa St and is zoned PUD 2. Plat by Northpointe Surveying Company (pg10). George Poe made a motion to approve subject to staff comments and Gary Dennis seconded the motion. A vote of 6-0 passed the motion. In Old Business, a. Consideration of an amendment to the zoning ordinance concerning the use and operation of Recycling Collection Centers, Salvage Yards and the like within the Commercial Highway zoning district.- TO BE DISCUSSED IN WORK SESSION(pg11). The City of Cleveland was represented by Travis Henry. John Kimball recused himself because he had done work for Karl Keasler. Larry Presswood made a motion to approve Option 1. Walt Vineyard seconded the motion. Voting yes was Larry Presswood and Walt Vineyard. Voting no to the motion were Gary Dennis, Dee Burris, George Poe, and Clarke Taylor. The vote failed 2-4. Gary Dennis made a motion to approve Option 2. George Poe seconded the motion. Voting no to the motion were Larry Presswood and Walt Vineyard. Voting yes was Gary Dennis, George Poe, Clarke Taylor and Dee Burris. The vote passed 4-2. b. Consideration of a rezoning of approximately 6 acres of properties located on Victory Dr, Phillips St and Jacobs Ave from R4 Mobile Home Park Zoning District to MU Mixed Use (pg14). George Poe made a motion to approve and Gary Dennis seconded the motion. Tim Clark, a property owner, asked about property taxes going up with the new rezoning. Corey Divel suggested the planning commission pass on this motion until Mr. Clark could check with the Bradley County Assessor’s Office to discuss his property taxes. George Poe withdrew his motion. Clarke Taylor made a motion to table this item until the planning commission meeting in May 2016. Gary Dennis seconded the motion. A vote of 6-0 passed the motion. In New Business, a. Request by Bassam Issa & TBC Corporation for site plan approval on lot 1b in Mouse Creek Crossing. Site is approximately .86 acres. Property is located on Paul Huff Pkwy, Mouse Creek Rd and Issa St and is zoned PUD 2. Plat by Northpointe Surveying Company (pg23). Gary Dennis made a motion to approve subject to staff comments and Walt Vineyard seconded the motion. Voting 6-0, the motion passed. b. Request by Fairfield Development for approval of a substandard lot located on Keith St NW pursuant to section 3.2B of the zoning ordinance (pg27). Larry Presswood made a motion to approve subject to staff comments and Clarke Taylor seconded the motion. Voting 6-0, the motion passed. c. Request by Doug Byrd for application of infill setbacks for property located at 1363 Brown Ave NW (pg29). Clarke Taylor made a motion to approve subject to staff comments and George Poe seconded the motion. Voting 6-0, the motion passed. d. Consider a Plan of Service of about 1.5 acres, more or less, for property located at 3581 Cove Lake Dr (pg31). George Poe made a motion to approve subject to staff comments and Gary Dennis seconded the motion. Voting 6-0, the motion passed. e. Consider the annexation of about 1.5 acres, more or less, for property located at 3581 Cove Lake Dr (pg34). George Poe made a motion to approve subject to staff comments and Walt Vineyard seconded the motion. Voting 6-0, the motion passed. f. Consideration of an ordinance to zone about 1.5 acres, more or less, for property located at 3581 Cove Lake Dr (36). George Poe made a motion to approve subject to staff comments and Walt Vineyard seconded the motion. Voting 6-0, the motion passed. g. Consideration of a rezoning of approximately 2 acres of properties located on Blythe Ave between 18th St SE and 20th St SE from IH Heavy Industrial to MU Mixed Use (pg42). George Poe made a motion to approve subject to staff comments and Walt Vineyard seconded the motion. Larry Presswood and Dee Burris recused  themselves from the vote. Larry Presswood had indirect interests in some of the lots. Dee Burris had a contract to buy lots. A vote of 4-0 with 2 recused passed the motion. h. Review and endorsement of the 2016/2017 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan/Annual Action Plan (pg48). Teresa Torbett, CDBG Coordinator, addressed the Commission regarding review and endorsement of planned projects for the 2016-2017 Annual Action Plan. Ms. Torbett previously addressed the Planning Commission at the March meeting and outlined the CDBG program requirements, past projects and timeline associated with the Action Plan process. She requested the review and endorsement of planned projects for 2016-2017 listed: Recreation Improvements - This activity includes improvements to public parks, recreation centers, and community centers in the LMI target area. Priorities would include improvements at Blythe Avenue Neighborhood Park, Blythe Bower Park, College Hill Recreation Center, and South Cleveland Community Center. Budget - $227,111 Codes Enforcement – This activity funds the concentrated codes enforcement and educational program to improve housing and living environment within the LMI target area. Budget - $60,400 Affordable Housing – This activity will provide down payment assistance for five LMI households who are purchasing affordable housing through non-profit providers. Budget - $30,000 Administration – The general administration required for implementation of the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan 2016-2017. Budget - $70,000 Total Funds - $387,511 George Poe made a motion to endorse the 2016/2017 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan/Annual Action Plan. Gary Dennis seconded the motion. There was no Chairman’s Report. There was no Director’s Report. The meeting adjourned at 6:26 P.M.