Planning Commission (PC)

Durham Planning Commission M I N U T E S May 12, 2015, 5:30 p.m. Committee Room – 2nd Floor 101 City Hall 1. Call to Order Chair Harris called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Chair Harris set forth the meeting procedures regarding protest petitions, etc. and set time limit for public hearing at 10 minutes per side and commissioner’s discussion at 3 minutes each. 2. Roll Call Members Present: Brian Buzby Excused Absences: Elise Bielen Frederick Davis, II DeDreana Freeman Charles Gibbs David Harris, Chair Joshua Hollingsworth Linda Huff Elaine C. Hyman Tom Miller Rickey Padgett Melvin Whitley Rebecca Winders Staff Present: Patrick O. Young, Assistant Planning Director Bill Judge, Development Review Engineer Scott Whiteman, Planning Supervisor Aaron Cain, Planning Supervisor Grace Smith, Planning Supervisor Amy Wolff, Senior Planner Karla Rosenberg, Planner Laura Woods, Senior Planner Helen Youngblood, Senior Planner Susan Cole, Executive Assistant 3. Adjustments to the Agenda Chair Harris would like to brief the Commission regarding Senate Bill 255. Mr. Young certified that all notifications were provided as required by law. 4. Approval of the Minutes from April 14, 2015 Motion: Approval of April 14, 2015 minutes with corrections submitted by Mr. Miller (Davis, Buzby 2nd). Planning Commission Minutes May 12, 2015 Page 1 of 3  Action: Motion carried, 11-0 5. Public Hearing: Plan Amendment without Concurrent Zoning Map Change Request A. 2014 EAR (A1500001) MOTION: To approve Policy and Map Changes. (Mr. Davis, Ms. Buzby 2nd) ACTION: Approved, 11-0. 6. Public Hearing: Plan Amendment with Concurrent Zoning Map Change Requests A. 2512 Vesson Avenue (A1500005 & Z1500012) Plan Amendment Request: Low-Medium Density Residential (4-8 DU/Ac.) to Medium Density Residential Zoning Map Change Request: Residential Suburban – 10 (RS-10) to Residential Urban-5(2)(RU- 5(2)) Staff Report: Ms. Woods 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 surrounding types of residential uses in the area. MOTION: To approve A1500005. (Mr. Miller, Mr. Whitley 2nd) ACTION: Approved, 11-0. MOTION: To approve Z1500012. (Mr. Miller, Mr. Buzby 2nd) ACTION: Approved, 11-0. 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. 7. Public Hearing: Zoning Map Change Requests A. Garrett Ridge Multifamily (Z1400022) Staff Report: Ms. Wolff presented the staff report. Zoning Map Change Request: Residential Suburban-Multifamily with a development plan (RS- M(D)) to Residential Suburban – Multifamily with a development plan (RS-M(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. Commission Discussion: The discussion centered on a suggested 100 foot vegetative buffer, density, water quality, signage, hunting and location of 4th access. Planning Commission Minutes May 12, 2015 Page 2 of 3  Motion: To approve. (Mr. Miller, Mr. Padgett 2nd) Action: Approved, 10-1, with Mr. Whitley 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. 8. New Business A. Annual Work Program – Mr. Young presented the Proposed FY16 Planning Department Work Program. MOTION: Approve to move forward to the Elected Bodies, (Mr. Buzby, Mr. Miller 2nd) ACTION: Approved, 11-0. B. Urban Open Space Update – Helen Youngblood presented an update on the Urban Open Space Plan to the Commission. No action was required. C. Announcements -Ms. Smith updated the Commission regarding the agenda items (Planning Department Overview) for the June 9, 2015 meeting. 9. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. The next scheduled meeting is June 9, 2015, 5:30 p.m. Planning Commission Minutes May 12, 2015 Page 3 of 3