Planning Commission

MORGANTOWN PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 6:30 p.m. September 13, 2018 Council Chambers COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Peter DeMasters, William Blosser, Ron Dulaney, Jr., Sam Loretta, Bill Petros, Carol Pyles, Julie Robison, Michael Shuman, and Tim Stranko COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Christopher M. Fletcher, AICP I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: DeMasters called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and read the standard explanation of the how the Planning Commission conducts business and rules for public comments. II. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. III. MATTERS OF BUSINESS: A. Approval of the August 9, 2018 meeting minutes. Stranko noted a correction from “contributed” to “contributing” on Page 4 of 6 of the minutes. Dulaney moved to approve the corrected minutes; seconded by Loretta. Motion carried unanimously with DeMasters, Petros, Stranko, and Shuman abstaining due to their absence. IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. V. NEW BUSINESS: A. MNS18-14 / Maust / 450 Posten Avenue: Request by Gary Maust for minor subdivision approval of property located at 450 Posten Avenue; Tax Map 36, Parcels 379 and 382; R-1A, Single-Family Residential District. Fletcher presented the Staff Report. DeMasters recognized Gary Maust of 450 Posten Avenue who stated they want to do a line adjustment to allow for off-street parking and retain a buildable lot rather than combining the two (2) parcels as noted in the Staff Report. DeMasters noted the two (2) parcels would have to meet the requirements within the code in order to be approved for a subdivision line adjustment. After further discussion, Board members decided to table the petition to allow the petitioner to submit additional information for the line adjustment request along with off-street parking plans. Stranko moved to table MNS18-14; seconded by Robison. Motion carried unanimously. Morgantown Planning Commission Page 1 of 3 September 13, 2018 Minutes  B. MNS18-16 / Summers / 1101 Munsey Street: Request by Audrie Summers for minor subdivision approval of property located at 1101 Munsey Street; Tax Map 6, Parcels 28 and 28.1; R-1, Single-Family Residential District. Fletcher presented the Staff Report. DeMasters recognized Audrie Summers of 255 Canfield Street who stated the request is to combine the parcels to allow for additional parking and future landscaping plans. There being no comments or questions by the Commission, DeMasters asked if anyone was present to speak in favor of or in opposition to petition. There being none, DeMasters declared the public portion closed and asked for Staff recommendations, which were read by Fletcher. Stranko moved to approve MNS18-16 with the Staff recommended conditions; seconded by Blosser. Motion carried unanimously. C. MNS18-17 / Armistead / 466 Legion Street and 456 Kiwanis Avenue: Request by Janet Armistead for minor subdivision approval of property located at 446 Legion Street and 456 Kiwanis Avenue; Tax Map 7, Parcels 42 and 45.1; R-1, Single-Family Residential District. Fletcher presented the Staff Report. DeMasters recognized Paul Steel of 220 Grand Street who provided further explanation of the request and stated they want to have an off-street parking spot to go with 466 Legion Street instead of 456 Kiwanis Avenue. Petros inquired if there are setback requirements for a parking spaces. Fletcher stated there are no requirements for parking space setbacks in the R-1 District. There being no further comments or questions by the Commission, DeMasters asked if anyone was present to speak in favor of or in opposition to petition. There being none, DeMasters declared the public portion closed and asked for Staff recommendations, which were read by Fletcher. Stranko moved to approve MNS18-17 with the Staff recommended conditions; seconded by Dulaney. Motion carried unanimously. D. RZ18-03 / Administrative / Willowdale Rd: Administrative request for a Zoning Map Amendment to reclassify all or portions of Parcels 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, 4, and 5 of Tax Map 12 from R-1, Single-Family Residential District to R-1A, Single-Family Residential District to correct apparent zoning map errors. Fletcher presented the Staff Report. Stranko asked if the 200-foot neighbor notification letters are made part of the record. Fletcher confirmed and stated the letters are posted on the City website as well. Morgantown Planning Commission Page 2 of 3 September 13, 2018 Minutes Loretta asked if the townhomes would be considered nonconforming uses as they are not allowed in the R-1A District. Fletcher confirmed. Petros asked if the townhomes would be permitted to make renovations in the future. Fletcher confirmed and noted that expansions would have to go before the Board of Zoning Appeals for approval. Blosser inquired if the townhomes should be left to the R-1 District. Fletcher explained that townhouses are not permitted in the R-1 District and are considered nonconforming structures as they are right now. There being no further comments or questions by the Commission, DeMasters asked if anyone was present to speak in favor of or in opposition to petition. There being none, DeMasters declared the public portion closed and asked for Staff recommendations, which were read by Fletcher. Stranko moved to forward a favorable recommendation for Case No. RZ18-03 to City Council as presented by Staff; seconded by Blosser. Motion carried unanimously. VI. OTHER BUSINESS A. Committee Reports • Collaborative Planning Advisory Committee: No report. • Traffic Report: No report. • Green Team: No report. • Staff Comments: The Design Review Committee will meet on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers to discuss a proposed development in the B-4 District. Fletcher noted that Loretta and Shuman represent the Planning Commission on the Design Review Committee. Loretta and Shuman both confirmed they will be in attendance. VII. FOR THE GOOD OF THE COMMISSION: None. VIII. ADJOURNMENT: 7:08 p.m. MINUTES APPROVED: October 11, 2018 COMMISSION SECRETARY: _____________________________ Christopher M. Fletcher, AICP Morgantown Planning Commission Page 3 of 3 September 13, 2018 Minutes