Planning Commission (PC)

Durham Planning Commission M I N U T E S August 12, 2014, 5:30 p.m. City Council Chambers – 1st Floor 101 City Hall 1. Call to Order Chair Harris called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. Roll Call Members Present: Elise Bielen Excused Absence:Rickey Padgett Brian Buzby Frederick Davis DeDreana Freeman Charles Gibbs David Harris, Chair Linda Huff Joshua Hollingsworth Elaine C. Hyman Tom Miller Melvin Whitley Rebecca Winders Staff Present: Patrick O. Young, Assistant Planning Director Scott Whiteman, Planning Supervisor Amy Wolff, Senior Planner Jacob Wiggins, Planner Karla Rosenberg, Planner Bill Judge, Transportation Engineer Juliet Black, Executive Assistant 3. Adjustments to the Agenda The following adjustments were made to the agenda: Brian Buzby was appointed after the agenda was mailed out and Rebecca Board’s name was inadvertently left off of the agenda under Resolutions. It was also stated Vice Chair Harris would serve as the Chair until the month of September and at that time the commissioners would vote for a Chair and Vice Chair. The public hearings were advertised as required by law. 4. Approval of the Minutes from June 10, 2014 Motion: Approval (Miller, Whitley 2nd) Action: Motion carried, 12-0 5. Resolutions in Honor of Commissioners: Chair Antonio Jones, Rebecca Board, David Smudski, and Bynum Walters. Chair Harris presented the resolution to each commissioner and each commissioner had words of encouragement. Planning Commission Minutes August 12, 2014 Page 1 of 7  RESOLUTION IN APPRECIATION OF MR. ANTONIO JONES WHEREAS: Mr. Antonio Jones was a member of the Durham Planning Commission from April 2010 through June 2014 and; WHEREAS: The Durham Planning Commission and the citizens of the City and County of Durham have benefited from the dedicated efforts that he displayed while serving as a member of the Durham Planning Commission, and; WHEREAS: This Commission desires to express its appreciation for the public of a job well done, now therefore; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE DURHAM PLANNING COMMISSION: Section 1: That this Commission does hereby express its sincere appreciation for the service rendered by Mr. Jones to the citizens of this community. Section 2: That the Clerk for the Commission is hereby directed to spread this resolution in its entirety upon the official minutes of this Commission and this resolution is hereby presented to Mr. Jones as a token of the high esteem held for him. Adopted this 12th day of August 2014 ______________________________ Chairman Planning Commission Minutes August 12, 2014 Page 2 of 7  RESOLUTION IN APPRECIATION OF MS. REBECCA BOARD WHEREAS: Ms. Rebecca Board was a member of the Durham Planning Commission from April 2011 through June 2014 and; WHEREAS: The Durham Planning Commission and the citizens of the City and County of Durham have benefited from the dedicated efforts that she displayed while serving as a member of the Durham Planning Commission, and; WHEREAS: This Commission desires to express its appreciation for the public of a job well done, now therefore; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE DURHAM PLANNING COMMISSION: Section 1: That this Commission does hereby express its sincere appreciation for the service rendered by Ms. Board to the citizens of this community. Section 2: That the Clerk for the Commission is hereby directed to spread this resolution in its entirety upon the official minutes of this Commission and this resolution is hereby presented to Ms. Board as a token of the high esteem held for her. Adopted this 12th day of August 2014 ______________________________ Vice-Chairman Planning Commission Minutes August 12, 2014 Page 3 of 7  RESOLUTION IN APPRECIATION OF MR. DAVID SMUDSKI WHEREAS: Mr. David Smudski was a member of the Durham Planning Commission from April 2011 through June 2014 and; WHEREAS: The Durham Planning Commission and the citizens of the City and County of Durham have benefited from the dedicated efforts that he displayed while serving as a member of the Durham Planning Commission, and; WHEREAS: This Commission desires to express its appreciation for the public of a job well done, now therefore; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE DURHAM PLANNING COMMISSION: Section 1: That this Commission does hereby express its sincere appreciation for the service rendered by Mr. Smudski to the citizens of this community. Section 2: That the Clerk for the Commission is hereby directed to spread this resolution in its entirety upon the official minutes of this Commission and this resolution is hereby presented to Mr. Smudski as a token of the high esteem held for him. Adopted this 12th day of August 2014 ______________________________ Vice-Chairman Planning Commission Minutes August 12, 2014 Page 4 of 7  RESOLUTION IN APPRECIATION OF MS. BYNUM WALTER WHEREAS: Ms. Bynum Walter was a member of the Durham Planning Commission from May 2013 through June 2014 and; WHEREAS: The Durham Planning Commission and the citizens of the City and County of Durham have benefited from the dedicated efforts that she displayed while serving as a member of the Durham Planning Commission, and; WHEREAS: This Commission desires to express its appreciation for the public of a job well done, now therefore; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE DURHAM PLANNING COMMISSION: Section 1: That this Commission does hereby express its sincere appreciation for the service rendered by Ms. Walter to the citizens of this community. Section 2: That the Clerk for the Commission is hereby directed to spread this resolution in its entirety upon the official minutes of this Commission and this resolution is hereby presented to Ms. Walter as a token of the high esteem held for her. Adopted this 12th day of August 2014 ______________________________ Vice-Chairman 6. Public Hearings: Plan Amendment with Concurrent Zoning Map Change Request A. Erwin Terrace at LaSalle (A1300010 & Z1300031) Plan Amendment Request: Erwin Terrace Limited Partnership, LLC requests 19.64 acres changed on future land use map from Urban to Compact Neighborhood Tier at intersection of Erwin Road and South LaSalle Street. Zoning Map Change Request (MU(D))/Urban Tier to (MU(D))/Compact Neighborhood Tier. Staff Report: Ms. Rosenberg & Ms. Wolff presented the staff reports. Public Hearing: Chair Harris opened the public hearing. Two people signed up to speak; one person spoke in support and one person spoke in opposition. Chair Harris closed the public hearing. Planning Commission Minutes August 12, 2014 Page 5 of 7  Commission Discussion: Much discussion was centered on affordable housing. Some commissioners felt we should have a more stable plan for affordable housing in place before approving the project. One of the speakers passed out the “Resolution by the Durham City Council and Durham County Board of Commissioners supporting affordable housing around the transit stations and neighborhood transit centers” to the commissioners. Motion: Approval to Continued Plan Amendment with Concurrent Zoning Map Change Request A1300010 & Z1300031for 60 days (Mr. Davis, Mr. Gibbs 2nd). Action: Motion carried, 10-2 (Davis and Gibbs voting No) 7. Public Hearing: Zoning Map Change Requests A. Hanover Pointe Sub Area C Z1400004 Staff Report: Ms. Wolff presented the staff report. Zoning Map Change Request PDR 4.760 to PDR 4.000. Public Hearing: Chair Harris opened the public hearing. Three people signed up to speak, one person spoke in support, one spoke in opposition and one was undecided. Chair Harris closed the public hearing. Commission Discussion: Commissioners had a few concerns regarding wetlands and density. They also expressed concern with the vehicle circulation. Motion: Approval of Hanover Pointe Sub Area C (Z1400004). (Miller, Davis 2nd) Action: Motion carried, 12-0 Findings: The Planning Commission finds that the ordinance request is consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan. The Commission believes the request is reasonable and in the public interest and recommends approval based on comments received at the public hearing and the information in the staff report. B. Rhododendron Drive Z1400010 Staff Report: Ms. Wolff presented the staff report. Zoning Map Change Request SRP to RS-20. Public Hearing: Chair Harris opened the public hearing. Two people signed up to speak; one people spoke in support and one person in opposition. Chair Harris closed the public hearing. Commission Discussion: The question was asked if annexation were in the plans, with a response of no. Motion: Approval of Rhododendron Drive (Z1400010) (Davis, Winder 2nd). Action: Motion carried, 12-0 Findings: The Planning Commission finds that the ordinance request is consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan. The Commission believes the request is reasonable and in the public interest and recommends approval based on comments received at the public hearing and the information in the staff report. Planning Commission Minutes August 12, 2014 Page 6 of 7  C. Ravenstone Extension Z1400014A Staff Report: Mr. Wiggins presented the staff report. Zoning Map Change Request RR & RS-20 – County Jurisdiction to RR - City Jurisdiction. Public Hearing: Chair Harris opened the public hearing. No one signed up to speak, but one person spoke against. Chair Harris closed the public hearing. Commission Discussion: The main issue was how to deal with the already existing traffic. Motion: Approval of Ravenstone Drive ( Z1400014A) (Davis/Whitley 2nd). Action: Motion carried, 12-0 Findings: The Planning Commission finds that the ordinance request is consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan. The Commission believes the request is reasonable and in the public interest and recommends approval based on comments received at the public hearing and the information in the staff report. 6. New Business A. Announcement: Scott Whiteman stated there were currently 4 (3 land use and 1 text amendment) cases for September. B. All members introduced themselves because of the four new commissioners (Buzby, Freeman, Hollingsworth and Hyman). C. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m. The next scheduled meeting is September 9, 2014, 5:30 p.m. Planning Commission Minutes August 12, 2014 Page 7 of 7