Planning Commission

FAIRMONT PLANNING COMMISSION The regular meeting of the Fairmont Planning Commission was held on December 17, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building located at 500 Quincy Street. President Oliver called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and asked for a roll call of members. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Members Present: Members Absent: President Oliver Commissioner Greene Commissioner Richardson Commissioner Weber Commissioner Straight Commissioner Parker Commissioner Miller Vice President Majic Commissioner Pitman City Staff Present: Director of Planning and Development – Kathy Wyrosdick Recording Secretary – Mark Miller PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE President Oliver asked for a motion to approve the minutes from November 19, 2014. Commissioner Parker motioned to approve minutes. Commissioner Straight seconded. Vote was 8‐0 in favor. PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR December 17, 2014 1) Michael and Anita Resetar are requesting the Right‐of‐Way abandonment of a portion of the alley between Parcels 85 and 86.1 of Tax Map 02‐07. President Oliver asks if anyone is present to speak on behalf of the request. Adam Rohaly requested, on the behalf of Michael and Anita Resetar, the right‐of‐way abandonment of above parcels. President Oliver asks if anyone else is present to speak on behalf of the request. There is not 1 President Oliver asks if anyone is present to speak against the request. There is not President Oliver ask for a motion to approve the abandonment right‐a‐way. Commissioner Majic motions to approve the request Commissioner Pitman seconds the request. President Oliver requested a roll call. The request was approved 8‐0. 2) The adoption of an ordinance amending the City of Fairmont’s Comprehensive Plan to include the new Connectivity Plan and Health Impact Assessment. City Planner Katherine Wyrosdick states  Would like approval to send this onto City Counsel to vote on  This will also establish a Pedestrian Safety Board.  If approved, the City Council will need to adopt a new ordinance.  Connectivity Plan does not look at existing structure and come up with a plan. President Oliver that asked that the minutes reflect that no one was present to speak for or against. President Oliver ask for a motion to approve the item. Commissioner Parker motions to approve the request Commissioner Pitman seconds the request. President Oliver requested a roll call. The request was approved 8‐0. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO SET FOR January 21, 2015 None. NEW BUSINESS None CITIZENS PETITION None. 2 OTHER BUSINESS Commissioners’ Comments  Everyone wish everyone a Happy Holiday & Happy New Year  Commissioner Majic requested an update on the status of the Home Rule  Commissioner Oliver invited everyone over to his house for a Christmas Eve Party from 2 pm to 9 pm.  Commissioner Oliver congratulated Commissioner Majic on the birth of his son, Jack Majic and announced President Oliver will be a grandfather in 4 months.  Commissioner Greene was excused from the meeting by Commissioners Oliver and Weber. Staff Updates • Maria Cipolla is our new Planning Department Secretary City Planner Wyrosdick:  2 grants, the EPA Brownsfield Assessment Grant in the amount of $400,000.00, if awarded will help with the cost of inspecting for hazardous materials in buildings and towards Phase 1 assessment for the linkage of the Rail Trails. This will be available October 2016.  And the second grant, in the amount of 100,000.00 to 150,000.00 will be available in March 2015. This is a new grant for public & community health from the CDC and American Planning Association to bring together public health & the Comprehensive Plan.  Update to River City property. There is a delay because only Scott Sear and not Stanley Sears as well. We have to wait the 30 to 60 days for voluntary compliance time period to end at this point. Than the Municipal court judge has excused himself and will need a special court judge appointed to the case.  Asked that the commissioner take some time to review the new planning & zoning code book and to return any Connective Plan Books so they may be forwarded to the City Counsel. ADJOURNMENT President Oliver asked for a motion to adjourn. 3 Commissioner Straight motioned to adjourn. Commissioner Weber seconded. The motion was approved 8 – 0. 4