Planning Commission

FAIRMONT PLANNING COMMISSION A work session meeting of the Fairmont Planning Commission was held on January 16, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the Public Safety Building located at 500 Quincy Street. President Straight called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and asked for a roll call of members. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Commissioner Yann Commissioner Carpenter Commissioner Wean Commissioner Majic Commissioner Greene Commissioner Parker Commissioner Richardson President Straight CITY STAFF City Planner – Sandra Scaffidi Senior Staff Assistant – Maria Cipolla Bruce McDaniel – Interim City Manager Work Session January 16, 2019 1. Adam Rohaly, from Omni Architects, and Nick Fantasia requested a work session with the Planning Commission to discuss the proposed development in the City of Fairmont along Diamond Street. Sandra Scaffidi introduced Nick Fantasia and his proposed property design for the Diamond Street area on the East Side of Fairmont. Sandra stated that they are not asking for approval on their project yet; they just want to share their preliminary designs and their vision for the Diamond Street area. Nick Fantasia presented the Commissioners with a preliminary design of a proposed housing project in the Diamond Street area that involves about 11 acres that would be completed in two phases. They would like to construct about 30 1200 square feet patios homes with two-stall garages as well as 25 townhouses. They are considering the project as a Planned Development Area (PDA). A PDA would allow for smaller lots sizes, but has many other requirements too. Mr. Fantasia asked for the Commissioners’ opinions on this project. He estimates that the first phase of the project will generate $70 million dollars into the City of Fairmont’s economy. They plan on using local workers and materials to build this project. They will be borrowing the money to fund this project. Adam Rohaly explained that they don’t have 10% of grass space that is required with a PDA, but if they do a major subdivision, they will not be able to build 30 homes. Sandra Scaffidi informed the Commissioners and applicant that this project is still in the early phases and will need to be determined whether to pursue a PDA or major subdivision before moving forward. The applicant will have to present a plan that shows where all the green space that is required will be located, where the utilities will be, etc. before the project is granted approval. ADJOURNMENT President Straight asked for a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Greene motioned to adjourn. Commissioner Richardson seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0