Planning Commission (PC)

Durham Planning Commission M I N U T E S April 14, 2015, 5:30 p.m. Committee Room – 2nd Floor 101 City Hall 1. Call to Order Chair Harris called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Chair Harris set forth the meeting procedures regarding protest petitions, etc. Set time limit for public hearing at 10 minutes and commissioners discussion at 3 minutes each. 2. Roll Call Members Present: Elise Bielen Excused Absence: Joshua Hollingsworth Brian Buzby Frederick Davis, II Absent ☒ DeDreana Freeman Charles Gibbs David Harris, Chair Linda Huff Elaine C. Hyman Tom Miller Rickey Padgett Melvin Whitley Rebecca Winders Staff Present: Patrick O. Young, Assistant Planning Director Scott Whiteman, Planning Supervisor Grace Smith, Planning Supervisor Amy Wolff, Senior Planner Michael Stock, Senior Planner Karla Rosenberg, Planner Jacob Wiggins, Planner Bill Judge, Transportation Engineer 3. Adjustments to the Agenda No adjustments were made to the agenda. Mr. Young certified that all notifications were provided as required by law. 4. Approval of the Minutes from March 10, 2015 Huff commented that WCF were left out of the minutes. Whiteman responded that comments were included in the packet for City Council and County Commissioners. Planning Commission Minutes April 14, 2015 Page 1 of 6  Miller had a question regarding proposal for funding under WCF. Motion: Approval of March 10, 2015 minutes (Miller, Freeman 2nd). Action: Motion carried, 9-0 5. Public Hearings: Plan Amendment with Concurrent Zoning Map Change Request A. Brier Creek Assemblage (A1400003 & Z1400006) Plan Amendment Request: Low-Medium Density Residential (4-8 DU/Ac.) to Commercial Zoning Map Change Request: Residential Rural to Planned Development Residential 4.793 Staff Report: Ms. Rosenberg and Ms. Wolff presented the staff reports. Public Hearing: Chair Harris opened the public hearing. One person spoke in support and no one spoke in opposition. Chair Harris closed the public hearing. Commission Discussion: Discussion centered on street closing concerns and commitment to mix of residential uses of the development to include both single family homes and townhomes. Motion: To approve A1400003. (Miller, Freeman 2nd) Action: Motion carried, 10-0 Motion: To approve and forward with additional commitments regarding housing type ratios Z1400006. (Miller, Huff 2nd) Action: Motion carried, 10-0 Findings: The Planning Commission finds that the ordinance request is not consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan. However, should the plan amendment be approved, the request would be consistent with the 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. Hopson Road Self-Storage Center (A1400010 & Z1400038) Plan Amendment Request: Commercial to Office Zoning Map Change Request: Residential Rural, Commercial Neighborhood to Commercial General with a development plan Staff Report: Ms. Rosenberg and Ms. Wolff presented the staff reports. Public Hearing: Chair Harris opened the public hearing. One person spoke in support and no one spoke in opposition. Chair Harris closed the public hearing. Commission Discussion: Discussion centered on appreciation for comments submitted in a text commitment and desire for a more comprehensive plan. Motion: To approve A1400010. (Buzby, Gibbs 2nd) Action: Motion carried, 7-3 (Miller, Huff, Freeman voting no) Motion: To approve Z1400038 (Whitley, Buzby 2nd) Action: Motion carried, 10-0 Planning Commission Minutes April 14, 2015 Page 2 of 6 Findings: The Planning Commission finds that the ordinance request is not consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan. However, should the plan amendment be approved, the request would be consistent with the 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. Public Hearing: Zoning Map Change Requests A. US 70 Self-Storage Center (Z1400020) Staff Report: Ms. Wolff presented the staff report. Zoning Map Change Request: IL(D) to IL(D) Public Hearing: One person spoke in support favor and no one spoke in opposition. Chair Harris closed the public hearing. Commission Discussion: Discussion centered on traffic congestion and zoning concerns. Motion: Motion to deny Z1400020 (Miller, Huff 2nd) Action: Motion denied, 1-10 (Padgett voting to approve) Findings: The Planning Commission finds that the ordinance request is not consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan. The Commission believes the request is not reasonable nor in the public interest and recommends denial based on problems with traffic congestion and inadequate transportation infrastructure. B. Belgreen Road (Z1400026) Staff Report: Ms. Wolff presented the staff report. Zoning Map Change Request: RS-20 to PDR 4.010 Public Hearing: Chair Harris opened the public hearing. One person spoke in support and three people spoke in opposition. Chair Harris closed the public hearing. Commission Discussion: Commission discussion centered on traffic congestion, inadequate transportation infrastructure and opposition from the community. Motion: Motion to continue Z1400026 for 2 cycles. (Miller, Whitley 2nd) Action: Motion carried, 9-2 (Padgett and Winders voting no) Findings: none at this time C. Parkway Plaza II (Z1400029) Staff Report: Ms. Wolff presented the staff report. Zoning Map Change Request: CC – 1.67 acres, CC(D) – 13.07 acres to CC(D) Public Hearing: Chair Harris opened the public hearing. One person spoke in support and no one spoke in opposition. Chair Harris closed the public hearing. Planning Commission Minutes April 14, 2015 Page 3 of 6 Commission Discussion: Commission discussion centered on modifications to commitments, proffered language for TTA Park & Ride. Motion: To approve Z1400029 with revised language for Text Commitment #3 (Buxby, Huff 2nd) Action: Motion carried, 11-0 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. D. 108 Celeste Parking Lot (Z1400032) Staff Report: Ms. Wolff presented the staff report. Zoning Map Change Request: RS-20 to OI(D) Public Hearing: Chair Harris opened the public hearing. Two people spoke in support and one person spoke in opposition. Chair Harris closed the public hearing. Commission Discussion: Commission discussion centered on committed element for storm water management. Motion: To approve Z1400032 with additional commitment regarding storm water treatment (Padgett, Freeman 2nd) Action: Motion carried, 9-2 (Huff and Miller voting no) 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. E. Circle K at Duke Street (Z1400035) Staff Report: Mr. Wiggins presented the staff report with a correction. Zoning Map Change Request: OI(D) to MU(D) Public Hearing: Chair Harris opened the public hearing. Three people spoke in support and no one spoke in opposition. Chair Harris closed the public hearing. Commission Discussion: Commission discussion centered on affordable housing, mixed use design and community support. Motion: To approve Z1400035 (Hyman, Padgett 2nd) Action: Motion carried, 9-2 (Miller and Freeman voting no) 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 April 14, 2015 Page 4 of 6  F. North Mangum Residential (Z1400042) Staff Report: Ms. Wolff presented the staff report. Zoning Map Change Request: CG, RU-5 and RU-M to CN and RU-M Public Hearing: Chair Harris opened the public hearing. Two people spoke in support and no one spoke in opposition. Chair Harris closed the public hearing. Commission Discussion: Commission discussion centered on community support and opportunity for development of area. Motion: To approve Z1400042 (Buzby, Padgett 2nd) Action: Motion carried, 10-1 (Freeman voting no) 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. G. 729 Clausun (Z1500010A) Staff Report: Mr. Wiggins presented the staff report. Zoning Map Change Request: RR, County Jurisdiction to RS-20, City Jurisdiction Public Hearing: Chair Harris opened the public hearing. Two people spoke in support and no one spoke in opposition. Chair Harris closed the public hearing. Commission Discussion: Commission discussion centered on community support and consistent zoning. Motion: To approve Z1500010A (Miller, Huff 2nd) Action: Motion carried, 11-0 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. 7. Public Hearing: Text Amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance A. Independent Living Facilities (TC1400005) Staff Report: Mr. Stock presented the staff report. Request: An amendment to a privately-initiated application to develop standards for a type of residential use called an “independent living facility.” Public Hearing: Chair Harris opened the public hearing. One person spoke in support and no one spoke in opposition. Chair Harris closed the public hearing. Commission Discussion: Commission discussion centered on favorable support for this project and expanded use category. Planning Commission Minutes April 14, 2015 Page 5 of 6  Motion: To approve TC1400005 (Hyman, Miller 2nd) Action: Motion carried, 11-0 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. 8. New Business A. Announcements Mr. Young announced the Planning Department’s reorganization and introduced Ms. Smith as the new clerk for the Planning Commission. Ms. Smith addressed the Commission regarding the agenda items (Planning Department Overview) for the May 12, 2015 meeting. 9. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:46 p.m. The next scheduled meeting is May 12, 2015, 5:30 p.m. Planning Commission Minutes April 14, 2015 Page 6 of 6