Planning Commission

Morgantown Planning Commission REGULAR MEETING PACKET Thursday, February 11, 2021 6:30 p.m. By Electronic Means Planning Commissioners: Peter DeMasters, 6th Ward President Carol Pyles, 7th Ward Vice-President Sam Loretta, 1st Ward Tim Stranko, 2nd Ward William Blosser, 3rd Ward Bill Petros, 4th Ward Michael Shuman, 5th Ward AJ Hammond, Admin. Ronald Dulaney, City Councilor Development Services Department John Whitmore, AICP, Interim Director PC Meeting Page 1 of 36 February 11, 2021  Planning Commission Electronic Means Meeting Announcement Confirming Member Access: As a preliminary matter, this is Morgantown Planning Commission President Peter DeMasters. Permit me to confirm that all Planning Commissioners and persons anticipated on the agenda are present and can hear me. • Planning Commissioners, when I call your name, please respond in the affirmative. State each members’ name: - Vice-President Carol Pyles - Commissioner Bill Petros - Commissioner Sam Loretta - Commissioner Michael Shuman - Commissioner Tim Stranko - Council Member Ronald Dulaney - Commissioner William Blosser - Commissioner AJ Hammond • Staff, when I call your name, please respond in the affirmative. State each staff members’ name: - Chris Fletcher, Director of Development Services Introduction to Electronic Means Meeting: Good Evening. This meeting of the Morgantown Planning Commission is being conducted by electronic means consistent with the West Virginia Open Governmental Proceedings Act and the guidance of the West Virginia Ethics Commission due to the current State of Emergency given the outbreak of COVID-19. In order to mitigate the transmission of the virus and reduce risk of COVID-19 illness, we have been advised and directed to suspend public gatherings. In keeping with that direction, and the authority provided by the Open Governmental Proceedings Act and the Ethics Commission guidance allowing the conduct of public meetings by electronic means so long as the public is able to observe the meeting, this meeting is being conducted by remote electronic participation and in-person attendance by the public is not permitted. This meeting will include a public comment portion concerning matters not on the agenda and public hearings for each of the cases listing on this evening’s agenda. Members of the public will be permitted to comment during these portions by submitting comments in writing or by speaking during their designated time, if they have signed up to do so prior to the start of the meeting. Even if members of the public do not provide comment, participants are advised that people may be listening who do not provide comment, and those persons are not required to identify themselves. For this meeting, the Planning Commission is convening by Cisco Webex video and telephone conference as posted on the City’s Website identifying how the public may join. Please note that this meeting is being recorded, and that some attendees are participating by video conference. PC Meeting Page 2 of 36 February 11, 2021  Planning Commission Electronic Means Meeting Announcement Accordingly, please be aware that other people may be able to see you and your video feed, and that you take care not to “screen share” your computer. Anything that you broadcast may be captured by the recording. All supporting materials that have been provided members of this body are available on the City’s website with the Planning Commission meeting packet unless otherwise noted. The public is encouraged to follow along using the posted agenda. Meeting Business Ground Rules Before we turn to the first item on the agenda, permit me to cover some ground rules for effective and clear conduct of our business and to ensure accurate meeting minutes. • Please remember to mute your phone or computer when you are not speaking. • Please remember to wait to be recognized by the President before speaking and to speak clearly and in a way that helps generate accurate minutes. • For any response, please wait until the President yields the floor to you and state your name before speaking. • If Planning Commissioners wish to engage in colloquy with other members, please do so through the President, taking care to identify yourself. The Planning Commission conducts business in the following order: (1) There will be a general public comment portion when anyone who wishes to address the Planning Commission may do so, but only on matters that are not on the agenda. I will first read, or have read, all written comments submitted, and will then review the list of public commenters who have signed up by the meeting start time. Once I have a list of all public commentators, I will call on each by name. All speakers will be limited to five (5) minutes. If members of the Planning Commission have any questions of the speaker, that time will not be counted toward the speaker’s five (5) minutes. Public speakers must state their name and address for the record. Speakers are notified that irrelevant comments or comments of a personal nature or personal attacks may result in the speaker forfeiting their opportunity to participate in the general public comment portion. (2) We review, amend, and approve minutes of the previous meeting. (3) We consider any Unfinished Business from previous meetings. (4) We move on to New Business items. First, we introduce the item and the Planning Division representative presents the Staff Report. (5) Next, we ask the petitioner to make a presentation. Planning Commissioners may ask the petitioner questions at that time. To ensure an accurate record and to aid the preparation of meeting minutes, presenters and Planning Commissioners must first be recognized by the President and state your name before proceeding. PC Meeting Page 3 of 36 February 11, 2021  Planning Commission Electronic Means Meeting Announcement (6) I will then open a Public Hearing to hear testimony in support of, or in opposition to, the request. Rules regarding public testimony are as follows: (a) I will first read, or have read, all written comments submitted, and will then review the list of public commenters who have signed up by the meeting start time. (b) Once I have a list of all public commentators, I will call on each by name. All speakers will be limited to five (5) minutes. If members of the Planning Commission have any questions of the speaker, that time will not be counted toward the speaker’s five (5) minutes. (c) Public speakers must state their name and address for the record. All comments must be addressed to the Commission. Speakers are notified that irrelevant comments or comments of a personal nature or personal attacks may result in the speaker forfeiting their opportunity to participate in the public hearing. (d) If there is a large number of speakers, including many who are part of groups or organizations, I may, to avoid repetitive comments, elect to ask for a representative to speak on behalf of the group or organization. (e) I may elect to recognize the applicant/agent at the end of the public hearing to provide rebuttal or additional comments, which will be limited to five (5) minutes. If members of the Commission have any questions of the applicant/agent, that time will not be counted toward the applicant’s/agent’s five (5) minutes. (7) After all testimony is heard, I will declare the Public Hearing closed and no further public comment will be permitted. At that time, no one in the audience may speak again unless a Planning Commissioner asks a question. If someone is asked a question, they must first be recognized by the President and identify themselves once again before answering. (8) Next, the Planning Commission will discuss and take action on the application. (9) Because this public meeting is being conducted by remote electronic participation and to ensure accurate meeting minutes each vote taken during this meeting will be conducted by roll call vote. (10) Uncivil, unruly, and/or disruptive behavior at any time during this meeting is prohibited and will result in removal from this public meeting. Thank you for your consideration and respect for these proceedings and the opinions of all meeting participants. PC Meeting Page 4 of 36 February 11, 2021  Intentional Blank Page PC Meeting Page 5 of 36 February 11, 2021  MORGANTOWN PLANNING COMMISSION February 11, 2021 6:30 p.m. By Electronic Means President: City buildings remain partially closed to the public to protect public health during the TBD COVID-19 pandemic. Personal attendance at this meeting will not be permitted. The public may participate in the public portions through the following Cisco WebEx Vice-President: videoconference access methods: TBD Meeting Link: https://cityofmorgantown.my.webex.com/meet/cityofmorgantown Planning Commissioners: Meeting Number: 793 734 477 Sam Loretta, 1st Ward Phone: 415-655-0001 Tim Stranko, 2nd Ward Access Code: 793 734 477 William Blosser, 3rd Ward Bill Petros, 4th Ward All members of the public may view the meeting on Channel 15 and by streaming Michael Shuman, 5 Ward th hosted on the City’s website at www.morgantownwv.gov. If you do not wish to speak at the meeting, please view it by these methods to conserve capacity on the Peter DeMasters, 6th Ward videoconference. Carol Pyles, 7th Ward Any person wishing to speak at the meeting may sign up by completing the form Ronald Dulaney, City Council available at: http://bit.ly/MPC021121. Another option to speak during a public comment AJ Hammond, City Admin. portion is by providing their name, phone number they will use to participate, and the specific Case Number and/or General Public Comments listed on the Planning Commission’s agenda on which they would like to speak by texting or calling 304-906- 7843. You may sign up to speak at any time until the meeting begins. Additionally, the public may submit written comments for the public hearing portions of the meeting If you need an by sending an email to the Development Services Department at accommodation, bmcdonald@morgantownwv.gov. In the email, please use the subject line "Public please contact Comment PC 02/11/2021" and indicate in the body of the email the specific Case 304-284-7431 or Number you wish to address and if you would like your comment to be read aloud TDD 304-284-7512 during the public hearing portion for that case. AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL II. 2021 LEADERSHIP ELECTION – President and Vice-President III. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS – concerning matters not on the Development Services agenda John Whitmore, AICP Interim Director IV. MATTERS OF BUSINESS A. Approval of the December 10, 2020 meeting minutes. 389 Spruce Street B. 2020 Annual Report to City Council. Morgantown, WV 26505 304.284.7431 V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. VI. NEW BUSINESS: Page 1 of 2 PC Meeting Page 6 of 36 February 11, 2021  MORGANTOWN PLANNING COMMISSION February 11, 2021 6:30 p.m. By Electronic Means President: A. MNS21-01 / Bravo Rentals, LLC / 544 Melrose Street: Request by Misty TBD Spiroff on behalf of Bravo Rentals, LLC for minor subdivision approval of property located at 544 Melrose Street. Tax District 12, Tax Map 14, Parcel Vice-President: 256; R-1A, Single-Family Residential District. TBD B. MNS21-02 / Mandler / 500 Conn Street: Request by William Mandler for Planning Commissioners: minor subdivision approval of property located at 500 Conn Street. Tax Sam Loretta, 1st Ward District 10, Tax Map 36, Parcels 263 and 264.1; R-1A, Single-Family Residential District. Tim Stranko, 2nd Ward William Blosser, 3rd Ward C. MNS21-03 / Hollandsworth / 200 Logan Avenue: Request by Glenda Bill Petros, 4th Ward Hollandsworth for minor subdivision approval of property located at 200 Michael Shuman, 5th Ward Logan Avenue. Tax District 10, Tax Map 36, Parcels 608, 609, 610, and 610.1; R-1A, Single-Family Residential District. Peter DeMasters, 6th Ward Carol Pyles, 7th Ward VII. OTHER BUSINESS Ronald Dulaney, City Council A. Committee Reports AJ Hammond, City Admin. • Traffic Commission • Other Committees B. Staff Comments If you need an accommodation, please contact VIII. FOR THE GOOD OF THE COMMISSION 304-284-7431 or TDD 304-284-7512 IX. ADJOURNMENT Development Services John Whitmore, AICP Interim Director 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 304.284.7431 Page 2 of 2 PC Meeting Page 7 of 36 February 11, 2021  MORGANTOWN PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 6:30 p.m. December 10, 2020 By Electronic Means COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Peter DeMasters, Carol Pyles, Tim Stranko, William Blosser, Bill Petros, Ronald Dulaney, and Michael Shuman. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Sam Loretta, AJ Hammond STAFF PRESENT: John Whitmore, AICP I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: DeMasters called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. DeMasters read the pre-meeting announcement. Whitmore noted that members of the public have signed up to speak. II. MATTERS OF BUSINESS: A. Approval of the November 12, 2020 meeting minutes. Motion and second to approve the minutes. Vote was unanimous. III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. TX20-04 / Bucklew / Permitted Land Uses: Request by Robert Bucklew for Zoning Text Amendments to Articles 1329.02, 1331.05.01, and 1331.06(13), allowing “Video Gaming / Lottery Establishment” uses in the B-2, Service Business District. Demasters asked for a motion to remove this from the table. Motion by Dulaney, seconded by Stranko. Vote was unanimous. Whitmore noted that the Petitioner was present. Whitmore presented the Staff Report. Berryman noted that he had no comment on the Staff Report. Demasters asked if Mr. Berryman had any additional comments. Berryman noted that Bucklew would like to put something in this area that worked before. Berryman also noted that this location is very isolated and also noted there is adequate parking. Bucklew lives across the street. Berryman noted that Hot Spots are not very invasive, and that there are no schools or churches in the area. Demasters asked if members of the Commission had any questions. Demasters asked if there were any members of the public in favor or opposition of this. Morgantown Planning Commission Page 1 of 5 December 10, 2020 Minutes DRAFT PC Meeting Page 8 of 36 February 11, 2021  Being none, Demasters asked for Staff Recommendation, which was provided by Whitmore. Demasters asked if members of the Commission had questions for the planner. Being none, Demasters asked for discussion. Stranko mentioned that it is important to remember that the petitioner is asking about this specific parcel, he states that this will apply throughout the City and the B-2, District. Stranko does not think this is in the best interest of the City to do this, and asked his colleagues to join him. Demasters asked for a motion. Stranko moved that the Planning Commission forward to City Council. Stranko asked if we need to specifically ask to deny the application. Demasters stated that the commission would need to ask to deny. Stranko amended his motion to include the President’s comments. Demasters asked for a second. Pyles confirmed we are voting to deny as well as the text changes. Demasters confirmed. Dulaney seconded. Whitmore asked to remove the former motion and suggested that vote in the affirmative to send a recommendation to deny. Demasters asked for a motion to withdraw the previous motion. Dulaney stated withdrawn. Demasters asked that we the commission deal with the application at hand. Stranko motioned we forward an application to forward to City Council that the application be denied. Pyles seconded. Vote was unanimous. Stranko made a motion to amend the text as provided in the staff report and established below: Seconded by Pyles. Vote was unanimous. IV. NEW BUSINESS: A. RZ20-05 / Bruceton Farm Service, Inc. / Unit Block of Brookhaven Road: Request by Howard Goodstein on behalf of Bruceton Farm Service, Inc. for a Zoning Map Amendment to reclassify multiple properties in the unit block of Brookhaven Road from R-1, Single-Family Residential District to B-2, Service Business District. Tax District 14, Tax Map 45, Parcels 5.2, 6, 7, and 7.4, R-1, Single-Family Residential District. Morgantown Planning Commission Page 2 of 5 December 10, 2020 Minutes DRAFT PC Meeting Page 9 of 36 February 11, 2021  Whitmore noted that there was one item not included in the staff report is correspondence which has been sent to the Commission earlier in the week. The person that sent this correspondence is on the line now. Petros asked if there was any discussion with the county on their plan for the property. Whitmore noted that there are no reviews currently occurring in this portion of the county. Whitmore noted the other properties are residential. Stranko asked if we approve, would this be a development of significant impact or with development that may follow. Whitmore noted that the Division of Highways would have to evaluate traffic impact. Whitmore stated that the development plans review would depend on what BFS has planned. Whitmore noted that there is a lot of opportunity for this area given the size of the site. Stranko asked for more information on the DOH portion. Whitmore noted that the applicant would have to fill out an MM109 permit with DOH to establish access, which is a standard form with no fee associated. They would then look into the change of use as outlined in the building plan. Whitmore noted there would also have to be a traffic impact study since it would be going from residential use to business use. Stranko asked how the building permit process would connect with the DOH. Whitmore reviewed the building permit process. Demasters asked if the Petitioner was present. Howard Goodstein with BFS, clarified that they would have to apply for a highway occupancy permit which Mr. Whitmore referenced. This would include any highway improvements that would need to made. Goodstein noted that the site is a residential area but would probably never be used for this purpose because the bordering properties are commercial/mixed use. Goodstein noted that this is in an area which anticipates growth due to the proximity of the interstate. Demasters asked the committee for questions to the applicant. Being none, Demasters asked if there was any member of the audience that would like to speak in favor or opposition. Whitmore asked if the commission would like him to read a letter in opposition, previously provided to staff. Demasters noted that the person who has written the letter is on the call, but did not take the opportunity to speak, so he asked Whitmore to read the email. Whitmore read the letter into the record. Being no further comment, the public hearing was closed and Whitmore provided the staff recommendation. Stranko reminded his colleagues that the last time the City dealt with the DOH on Hartman Run Road, they recommended significant traffic upgrades at the intersection. Although he appreciates the public comment on traffic issues, he believes that the DOH will work to remedy the situation. Stranko recommends approval. Petros expressed that more of the property borders Brookhaven than Earl Core Road. Morgantown Planning Commission Page 3 of 5 December 10, 2020 Minutes DRAFT PC Meeting Page 10 of 36 February 11, 2021  Pyles agrees with Petros. Pyles feels that this is mainly the entrance to the Brookhaven neighborhood, and this would change that area. Dulaney discusses the reclassification and feels it is in line with the Comprehensive Plan. Dulaney does not see that this will ever be developed as residential use again. Petros states there are already a few houses on this plot of land, confirmed by Whitmore. Stranko stated that this property is obsolete as zoned R-1, District based on area growth. Whitmore confirmed that the property owners are working with BFS. Whitmore noted that one of the issues that this corridor neighborhood of Brookhaven is experiencing, that there is no land use planning occurring outside of the city, in the county. He stated this is something other city councilors have brought up regarding annexation such as in the Cheat Lake area. Whitmore stated the only thing that we can do currently is regulate this property that is not affiliated with unincorporated Brookhaven. Demasters noted that while BFS may have a deal to purchase this property, if we turn this down, they could purchase the property across the street without any issues. Demasters understands the traffic issues, but that is not unique to the City of Morgantown. Demasters thinks that since it is consistent with the comprehensive plan, he thinks this is something that should be done. Dulaney noted that this development may give incentive to make this DOH issue a higher priority. Stranko moved to approve the application. Shuman seconded. Vote was unanimous. VI. OTHER BUSINESS A. Committee Reports: None. − Traffic Commission Report: None. − Other Committees: None. B. Staff Comments: Whitmore noted that he would let everyone know if there will be a January meeting. VII. FOR THE GOOD OF THE COMMISSION Stranko mentioned that maybe we could look at Text Amendments as presented by staff differently in the future. VIII. ADJOURNMENT: 7:40 p.m. MINUTES APPROVED: Morgantown Planning Commission Page 4 of 5 December 10, 2020 Minutes DRAFT PC Meeting Page 11 of 36 February 11, 2021 COMMISSION SECRETARY: _____________________________ John Whitmore, AICP Morgantown Planning Commission Page 5 of 5 December 10, 2020 Minutes DRAFT PC Meeting Page 12 of 36 February 11, 2021  Intentional Blank Page PC Meeting Page 13 of 36 February 11, 2021  2020 ANNUAL REPORT Planning Commission The West Virginia State Code Chapter 8A-2-11 requires Planning Commissions to: “Make an annual report to the appropriate governing body concerning the operation of the planning commission and the status of planning within its jurisdiction.” The Morgantown Planning Commission respectfully submits this 2020 Annual Report to the Morgantown City Council. Morgantown Land Use Planning Milestones 1944 .............. City Council adopted first Zoning Ordinance 1959 .............. West Virginia Planning Enabling Act Adopted 1961 .............. City’s First Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1970 .............. Comprehensive Plan Updated 1979 ............. First City Planner Hired 1999 .............. Comprehensive Plan Update Adopted 2006 .............. Planning & Zoning Code Modernized and Codified 2010 .............. Downtown Strategic Plan Update Adopted 2013 .............. Comprehensive Plan Update Adopted 2016 .............. Small Area Plan – Future Study Area No. 17 2017 .............. Small Area Plan – Future Study Area No. 2 2018 .............. Small Area Plan – Future Study Area No. 18 2018 .............. Small Area Plan – Future Study Area No. 16 2019 .............. Small Area Plan – Future Study Area No. 5 The Current State of Urban Planning in the City of Morgantown The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic cannot be understated. For a period of approximately two months starting in mid-March, City of Morgantown administrative staff primarily worked from home as the crisis began. All in person meetings were cancelled and have not resumed, with limited exception. City of Morgantown revenues were instantly changed as commerce ground to a halt. Previously planned projects, including the revision to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance were paused. The Development Services Department in working with local, regional, state and federal agencies, has been able to adapt with minimal disruption. Development Services staff takes pride in facilitating community planning for the City of Morgantown and will continue to meet the professional demands required in this challenging time. 2020 Morgantown Planning Commission Page 1 of 6 Annual Report to City Council PC Meeting Page 14 of 36 February 11, 2021 Citizen Planners The success of local planning policies, programming, and services depends largely on the commitment and integrity of residents appointed by the Morgantown City Council to serve on various planning-related commissions, boards, and committees. Morgantown is fortunate to enjoy a well-informed public willing to serve in the role of Citizen Planner. The following table identifies these volunteers and their respective terms as of December 31, 2020. Date of Original Tenure Citizen Planner Current Term Appointment (in months) Planning Commission Peter DeMasters, President 03/21/2006 01/01/20 – 12/31/22 177 6th Ward Representative Carol Pyles, Vice-President 09/17/2008 01/01/19 – 12/31/21 147 7th Ward Representative Sam Loretta 06/20/2006 01/01/18 – 12/31/20 174 1st Ward Representative Tim Stranko 03/21/2007 01/01/18 – 12/31/20 165 2nd Ward Representative William Blosser 11/05/2013 01/01/17 – 12/31/22 85 3rd Ward Representative William Petros 01/19/2010 01/01/19 – 12/31/21 131 4th Ward Representative Michael Shuman 08/04/2009 01/01/19 – 12/31/21 137 5th Ward Representative Ron Dulaney Jr. City Council term 07/01/2017 ending 06/30/21 42 City Councilor AJ Hammond 11/20/19 at the will of City Manager 13 Administration Representative PC Tenure Summary: Total: 1,071 mos. or 89.25 yrs. Average: 119 mos. or 9.9 yrs. Board of Zoning Appeals Harrison Case 2/21/2017 01/01/17 – 12/31/22 46 Kevin Meehan 10/17/2017 01/01/19 – 12/31/21 38 Chris Benison 12/5/2017 01/01/18 – 12/31/20 37 Heidi Cook 03/20/2018 01/01/18 – 12/31/20 33 Garrett Tomblin 01/9/2019 01/01/19 – 12/31/21 24 BZA Tenure Summary: Total: 178 mos. or 14.8 yrs. Average: 35.6 mos. or 3 yrs +/-. 2020 Morgantown Planning Commission Page 2 of 6 Annual Report to City Council PC Meeting Page 15 of 36 February 11, 2021 The following table identifies attendance trends for the 2018, 2019, and 2020 calendar years. 2018 2019 2020 Three-Year Citizen Planner Attendance Absent Present Absent Present Absent Present Rate Planning Commission Peter DeMasters 3 7 1 10 0 11 88% 6th Ward Representative Carol Pyles 3 7 4 7 2 9 72% 7th Ward Representative Sam Loretta 1 9 0 11 5 6 81% 1st Ward Representative Tim Stranko 2 8 0 11 0 11 94% 2nd Ward Representative William Blosser 0 10 0 11 0 11 100% 3rd Ward Representative William Petros 3 7 1 10 4 7 75% 4th Ward Representative Michael Shuman 4 6 0 11 2 9 81% 5th Ward Representative Ronald Dulaney, Jr. 0 10 3 8 2 9 84% City Councilor AJ Hammond N/A N/A 0 1 2 9 83% Administration Representative Board of Zoning Appeals Harrison Case 3 8 2 10 3 5 74% Kevin Meehan 1 10 1 11 1 7 90% Chris Benison 0 11 0 12 0 8 100% Heidi Cook 0 9 1 11 2 6 90% Garrett Tomblin N/A N/A 3 9 0 8 85% 2020 Morgantown Planning Commission Page 3 of 6 Annual Report to City Council PC Meeting Page 16 of 36 February 11, 2021 2020 Planning & Zoning Cases The following table illustrates the caseload for the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals during the 2018, 2019, and 2020 calendar years. PC BZA Number of Applications 2020 Actions 2018 2019 2020 Pending Approved Denied W/drawn Site Plans (DSI) 2 1 1 1 Minor Subdivisions 22 17 14 12 1 1 Major Subdivisions 0 0 0 Map Amendments 3 5 5 5 Text Amendments 7 1 4 3 1 Variances 44 41 26 26 Conditional Uses 9 4 5 5 Administrative Appeals 2 0 0 TOTAL 89 69 55 2020 Building Permits and Construction Value The following table identifies building permit and construction value (nominal) trends for the 2018, 2019, and 2020 calendar years as tracked and report by the City’s Code Enforcement Department. 2018 2019 2020 % % % No. / Value No. / Value No. / Value Change Change Change No. of Building Permits Issued 1,680 -12.0% 1,805 7.0% 1,721 -4.7% Total Construction/ $20,644,918 -43.1% $30,246,880 47.0% $26,397,953 -12.7% Improvement Value Total Amount of Building Permit Related Fees Paid to $161,668 -21.5% $212,461 31.0% $184,477 -13.2% the City Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) As of December 31, 2020, there have been seven (7) Planned Unit Development (PUD) Outline Plans recommended by the Planning Commission and approved by City Council. The following status for each PUD is provided in accordance with Article 1357.03(D)(4)(c) of the Planning and Zoning Code. The Square at Falling Run, SC Bodner, Westminster House, and Beech View Place Planned Unit Developments were completed. Grand Central Apartments was originally approved in 2007 but rescinded by ordinance in 2010. Habitat for Humanity was originally approved in 2009 but rescinded by ordinance in 2012, and lands subsequently developed as single-family housing. Glen Ridge Apartments was originally approved in 2015 but rescinded by ordinance in 2017. These PUDs were rescinded because development was not initiated prior to respective Outline Plan Approval deadlines. The City of Morgantown has not received an application for a Planned 2020 Morgantown Planning Commission Page 4 of 6 Annual Report to City Council PC Meeting Page 17 of 36 February 11, 2021 Unit Development since the Glenn Ridges Apartment PUD Outline Plan in August 2015. City of Morgantown 2020-2022 Strategic Plan In December 2017, City Council finalized a strategic plan to serve as a road map guiding its vision toward implementing significant, measurable and attainable improvements. The Planning Commission and/or Development Services Department staff have direct or indirect roles in contributing to the following strategic goals and objectives. Attractive Amenities Objective 2 Create new public green spaces throughout the city by acquiring new property, revitalizing existing properties, and maximizing partnerships with private property owners. Identify blighted areas that could be repurposed into green space. UPDATE/STATUS – The Planning Division in working with the City of Morgantown Land Reuse and Preservation Agency (LRaPA), has actively evaluated properties in and around the downtown area. Additional focus on properties located in the City of Morgantown’s Qualified Opportunity Zones around the West Virginia University Downtown Campus. Cooperative Relationships Objective 2: Promote collaboration with and engage the Monongalia County Commission so that community issues and solutions have buy in from all locally elected officials. Create opportunities for city and county elected officials to meet to discuss common issues and develop solutions that have buy-in from both groups. UPDATE/STATUS – The Planning Division continues to contribute to the Morgantown- Monongalia Metropolitan Planning Organization (MMMPO) through active membership on its Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC). The Planning Division has partnered with the MMMPO to facilitate comprehensive planning processes on a regional, county, and urban level, with collaboration with the MPO, Monongalia County, the cities of Morgantown and Westover and the towns of Granville and Star City. The comprehensive planning efforts will begin in 2021. Excellent, Equitable City Services Objective 1: Create effective communication strategies that keep residents informed regularly and provide means to gain citizen feedback on projects and initiatives. Utilize technology to hone in on the appropriate audiences for neighborhood projects and initiatives. UPDATE/STATUS – The Planning Division working with the Communications Department has had success utilizing newer virtual meeting technology for meeting administration. These efforts have expanded opportunities for public participation in planning processes and will be vital for future planning efforts. Vibrant Downtown Objective 1: Facilitate programs that make our downtown more beautiful and clean. Create more green space downtown UPDATE/STATUS –2020 saw the completion of the Spruce Center Master Plan including a pocket park at the Morgantown Marketplace. Construction is projected to be completed in mid-2021. 2020 Morgantown Planning Commission Page 5 of 6 Annual Report to City Council PC Meeting Page 18 of 36 February 11, 2021 2021 Planning Work Program • Modernization of Subdivision Regulations – The Planning Commission and City Council completed the lengthy task of modernizing and codifying the City’s zoning regulations in 2006. The fundamental purpose of this endeavor was to implement progressive land use policies and strategies as well as comply with the State Legislature’s similar effort in 2004 to modernize the State’s Planning Enabling Law. Changes in State Code have created opportunities to streamline the review and approval of subdivision petitions. Incorporating these opportunities in Morgantown’s Planning and Zoning Code requires a major amendment to the City’s subdivision regulations. City Council allocated $75,000 in FY 2019 to complete this project. A related request for proposals was published in the first quarter of 2020 Calendar Year, with project completion anticipated within 9 to 12 months. The COVID-19 pandemic greatly affected this timeline. Staff now anticipates this project beginning in mid-2021. • 2023 Comprehensive Plan Update – In hopes of building on the collaborative success of the 2013 Comprehensive Plan Update process, City Administration began the process of securing multi-year funding commitments from the Morgantown-Monongalia Metropolitan Planning Organization (MMMPO), the Monongalia County Commission, and neighboring municipalities. This will align with the timing of the MMMPO’s next Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) and publication of the 2020 decennial census data. • Small Area Studies – Strategies NH 1.2 and ED 5.7 of the 2013 Comprehensive Plan Update provides for the preparation and implementation of small area studies for 16 “Future Study Areas”, which are identified in Appendix A of the Plan. Future Study Area No. 7 has been designated by the Planning Commission as the next area to receive study. This project is anticipated to begin in early 2021. Development Services Department Staff Chris Fletcher, Director of Development Services since 2006 resigned from the City of Morgantown in September 2020 to begin employment with Urban Design Ventures, LLC. Mr. Fletcher was instrumental in developing and maintaining the City of Morgantown Planning and Zoning Code, review of all Planned Unit Developments in the City of Morgantown and contemporary Development of Significant Impact reviews. In addition to his work with the City of Morgantown, Mr. Fletcher aided the planning profession, as a long serving President of the West Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association and as a member of the West Virginia Home Rule Board. The Development Services staff, Planning Commission, and Board of Zoning Appeals wishes to state their appreciation for Mr. Fletcher’s service throughout West Virginia. 2020 Morgantown Planning Commission Page 6 of 6 Annual Report to City Council PC Meeting Page 19 of 36 February 11, 2021  Intentional Blank Page PC Meeting Page 20 of 36 February 11, 2021  MORGANTOWN PLANNING COMMISSION February 11, 2021 6:30 p.m. By Electronic Means President: TBD STAFF REPORT Vice-President: CASE NO: MNS21-01 / Bravo Rentals, LLC / 544 Melrose Street TBD Planning Commissioners: REQUEST and LOCATION: Sam Loretta, 1st Ward Request by Misty Spiroff on behalf of Bravo Rentals, LLC for minor subdivision approval nd Tim Stranko, 2 Ward of property located at 544 Melrose Street. William Blosser, 3rd Ward Bill Petros, 4th Ward TAX MAP NUMBER (s) and ZONING DESCRIPTION: Michael Shuman, 5th Ward Tax District 12, Tax Map 14, Parcel 256; R-1A, Single-Family Residential District. Peter DeMasters, 6th Ward Carol Pyles, 7th Ward SURROUNDING ZONING: Ronald Dulaney, City Council R-1A, Single-Family Residential District. AJ Hammond, City Admin. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS: The petitioner seeks to subdivide Parcels 256 into two (2) parcels. Addendum A of this report illustrates the location of the subject site. Tax District 12; Tax Map 14; Parcel 256, commonly known as 544 Melrose Street is an approximately 9,500 square foot parcel with a 95-foot frontage along Melrose Street. The petitioner seeks to subdivide the parcel into (2) parcels with the principal building of 544 Melrose being located on one (1) parcel, and the existing side-yard being located on a separate parcel. The staff enhanced image on Page 2 of this report identifies the subdivided parcels as Parcel A (principal building) and Parcel B (side-yard). Parcel A will have an area of approximately 5,175 square feet and a frontage of forty-five (45) feet along Melrose Street. Parcel B will have an area of approximately 4,600 square feet and a frontage of forty (40) feet along Melrose Street. Both parcels will exceed the minimum R-1A, District frontage standard of thirty (30) feet and the minimum lot area standard of 3,500 square feet. The land identified as Parcel A currently has two accessory structures. These structures will not be permitted to be maintained, as they are accessory to the principal building Development Services identified as 544 Melrose Street and neither would be a principal building or permitted land-use for the parcel. John Whitmore, AICP Interim Director STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the subdivision with the following conditions: 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 1. That prior to the submittal of a survey plat for the Planning Commission 304.284.7431 President’s signature, the petitioner provide the Development Services Department with evidence that the sheds located on Parcel A as identified on the staff enhanced image, have been properly removed from the parcel. Page 1 of 2 PC Meeting Page 21 of 36 February 11, 2021  MORGANTOWN PLANNING COMMISSION February 11, 2021 6:30 p.m. By Electronic Means President: 2. That the petitioner submit at least three (3) original final plat documents, TBD including all access/utility easements, signed and sealed by a surveyor licensed Vice-President: in the State of West Virginia for the Planning Commission President’s signature; TBD and, 3. That the final plat is recorded at the Monongalia County Courthouse within thirty Planning Commissioners: (30) days of receiving the executed plat. Sam Loretta, 1st Ward Tim Stranko, 2nd Ward William Blosser, 3rd Ward STAFF ENHANCED IMAGE th Bill Petros, 4 Ward Michael Shuman, 5th Ward Peter DeMasters, 6th Ward Carol Pyles, 7th Ward Ronald Dulaney, City Council AJ Hammond, City Admin. A B Development Services John Whitmore, AICP Interim Director 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 304.284.7431 Page 2 of 2 PC Meeting Page 22 of 36 February 11, 2021  STAFF REPORT ADDENDUM A MNS21-01 / Bravo Rentals, LLC / 544 Melrose Street Staff Report Addendum A Page 1 of 2 MNS21-01 PC Meeting Page 23 of 36 February 11, 2021  STAFF REPORT ADDENDUM A MNS21-01 / Bravo Rentals, LLC / 544 Melrose Street Staff Report Addendum A Page 2 of 2 MNS21-01 PC Meeting Page 24 of 36 February 11, 2021  Intentional Blank Page PC Meeting Page 25 of 36 February 11, 2021  MORGANTOWN PLANNING COMMISSION February 11, 2021 6:30 p.m. By Electronic Means President: TBD STAFF REPORT Vice-President: CASE NO: MNS21-02 / Mandler / 500 Conn Street TBD Planning Commissioners: REQUEST and LOCATION: Sam Loretta, 1st Ward Request by William Mandler for minor subdivision approval of property located at 500 nd Tim Stranko, 2 Ward Conn Street. William Blosser, 3rd Ward Bill Petros, 4th Ward TAX MAP NUMBER (s) and ZONING DESCRIPTION: Michael Shuman, 5th Ward Tax District 10, Tax Map 36, Parcels 263 and 264.1; R-1A, Single-Family Residential Peter DeMasters, 6th Ward District. Carol Pyles, 7th Ward Ronald Dulaney, City Council SURROUNDING ZONING: AJ Hammond, City Admin. R-1A, Single-Family Residential District. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS: The petitioner seeks to subdivide Parcels 263 and 264.1 into one (1) parcel. Addendum A of this report illustrates the location of the subject site. Tax District 10; Tax Map 36; Parcel 263, commonly known as 500 Conn Street is an approximately 14,600 square foot parcel with a 115-foot +/- frontage along Conn Street. Tax District 10; Tax Map 36; Parcel 264.1 is an approximately 1,980 square foot parcel used as a side yard of the 500 Conn Street parcel. The consolidation of Parcels 4 and 5 will result in a 16,580 +/- square foot parcel, with a 167.5-foot +/- frontage along Conn Street. The parcel will exceed the R-1A, Single-Family Residential District minimum lot area standard of 3,500 square feet and the R-1A, District minimum frontage standard of seventy (30) feet. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the subdivision either: Development Services A. By survey plat with the following conditions: John Whitmore, AICP 1. That the petitioner submit at least three (3) original final plat documents, Interim Director including all access/utility easements, signed and sealed by a surveyor licensed in the State of West Virginia for the Planning Commission President’s signature; and, 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 2. That the final plat is recorded at the Monongalia County Courthouse within thirty 304.284.7431 (30) days of receiving the executed plat. OR Page 1 of 2 PC Meeting Page 26 of 36 February 11, 2021  MORGANTOWN PLANNING COMMISSION February 11, 2021 6:30 p.m. By Electronic Means President: B. By covenant restriction in accordance with Article 1363.02(B)(3) of the City’s TBD Planning and Zoning Code with the condition that the petitioner place the following Vice-President: covenant notation on the recorded deeds for the subject parcels and submit a TBD certification of its recording to the Planning Division: “For planning and zoning purposes, the lot described herein shall be considered Planning Commissioners: as part and parcel of the adjacent lot owned by <Insert Owners Names> pursuant Sam Loretta, 1st Ward to deeds recorded at Deed Record Book No. <Insert Deed Book>, Page <Insert Tim Stranko, 2nd Ward Deed Page> in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Monongalia William Blosser, 3rd Ward County. The real estate described herein shall not be considered to be a separate parcel of real estate for land use, development, conveyance or transfer Bill Petros, 4th Ward of ownership, without having first obtained the expressed approval of the Michael Shuman, 5th Ward Morgantown City Planning Commission. This restriction shall be a covenant Peter DeMasters, 6th Ward running with the land.” Carol Pyles, 7th Ward Ronald Dulaney, City Council AJ Hammond, City Admin. Development Services John Whitmore, AICP Interim Director 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 304.284.7431 Page 2 of 2 PC Meeting Page 27 of 36 February 11, 2021  STAFF REPORT ADDENDUM A MNS21-02 / Mandler / 500 Conn Street Staff Report Addendum A Page 1 of 2 MNS21-02 PC Meeting Page 28 of 36 February 11, 2021  STAFF REPORT ADDENDUM A MNS21-02 / Mandler / 500 Conn Street Staff Report Addendum A Page 2 of 2 MNS21-02 PC Meeting Page 29 of 36 February 11, 2021  Intentional Blank Page PC Meeting Page 30 of 36 February 11, 2021  MORGANTOWN PLANNING COMMISSION February 11, 2021 6:30 p.m. By Electronic Means President: TBD STAFF REPORT Vice-President: CASE NO: MNS21-03 / Hollandsworth / 200 Logan Avenue TBD Planning Commissioners: REQUEST and LOCATION: Sam Loretta, 1st Ward Request by Glenda Hollandsworth for minor subdivision approval of property located at nd Tim Stranko, 2 Ward 200 Logan Avenue. William Blosser, 3rd Ward Bill Petros, 4th Ward TAX MAP NUMBER (s) and ZONING DESCRIPTION: Michael Shuman, 5th Ward Tax District 10, Tax Map 36, Parcels 608, 609, 610, and 610.1; R-1A, Single-Family Peter DeMasters, 6th Ward Residential District. Carol Pyles, 7th Ward Ronald Dulaney, City Council SURROUNDING ZONING: AJ Hammond, City Admin. R-1A, Single-Family Residential District. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS: The petitioner seeks to subdivide Parcels 609 and 610 into one (1) parcel and Parcels 608 and 610.1 into one (1) parcel. Addendum A of this report illustrates the location of the subject site. Tax District 10; Tax Map 36; Parcel 609, commonly known as 200 Logan Street is an approximately 6,888 square foot parcel with a 74-foot +/- frontage along Logan Avenue. Tax District 10; Tax Map 36; Parcel 610 is an approximately 7,600 square foot parcel with a 95-foot +/- frontage along Logan Avenue. The consolidation of Parcels 609 and 610 will result in an approximately 14,488 square foot parcel, with a 169-foot +/- frontage along Logan Avenue Street. This proposed parcel consolidation is identified as Parcel A on the staff enhanced image on page 3 of this report. Tax District 10; Tax Map 36; Parcel 610.1 is an approximately 11,030 square foot parcel with a 141.1-foot +/- frontage along Sherman Avenue. Tax District 10; Tax Map 36; Parcel 608 is an approximately 2,880 square foot parcel with a 22-foot +/- frontage along Sherman Avenue. The consolidation of Parcels 610.1 and 608 will result in an approximately 13,910 square foot parcel, with a 163.1-foot +/- frontage along Sherman Development Services Avenue Street. This proposed parcel consolidation is identified as Parcel B on the staff John Whitmore, AICP enhanced image on page 3 of this report. Interim Director Both reconfigured parcels will exceed the R-1A, Single-Family Residential District minimum lot area standard of 3,500 square feet and the R-1A, District minimum frontage standard of seventy (30) feet. 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 304.284.7431 Page 1 of 3 PC Meeting Page 31 of 36 February 11, 2021  MORGANTOWN PLANNING COMMISSION February 11, 2021 6:30 p.m. By Electronic Means President: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: TBD Staff recommends approval of the subdivision either: Vice-President: TBD A. By survey plat with the following conditions: 1. That the petitioner submit at least three (3) original final plat documents, Planning Commissioners: including all access/utility easements, signed and sealed by a surveyor licensed Sam Loretta, 1st Ward in the State of West Virginia for the Planning Commission President’s signature; Tim Stranko, 2nd Ward and, William Blosser, 3rd Ward 2. That the final plat is recorded at the Monongalia County Courthouse within thirty Bill Petros, 4th Ward (30) days of receiving the executed plat. Michael Shuman, 5th Ward Peter DeMasters, 6th Ward OR Carol Pyles, 7th Ward Ronald Dulaney, City Council B. By covenant restriction in accordance with Article 1363.02(B)(3) of the City’s AJ Hammond, City Admin. Planning and Zoning Code with the condition that the petitioner place the following covenant notation on the recorded deeds for the subject parcels with the intention of creating two separate parcels (Parcels A and B as shown in the staff enhanced image on page 3 of this report) and submit a certification of its recording to the Planning Division: “For planning and zoning purposes, the lot described herein shall be considered as part and parcel of the adjacent lot owned by <Insert Owners Names> pursuant to deeds recorded at Deed Record Book No. <Insert Deed Book>, Page <Insert Deed Page> in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Monongalia County. The real estate described herein shall not be considered to be a separate parcel of real estate for land use, development, conveyance or transfer of ownership, without having first obtained the expressed approval of the Morgantown City Planning Commission. This restriction shall be a covenant running with the land.” Development Services John Whitmore, AICP Interim Director 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 304.284.7431 Page 2 of 3 PC Meeting Page 32 of 36 February 11, 2021  MORGANTOWN PLANNING COMMISSION February 11, 2021 6:30 p.m. By Electronic Means President: TBD Vice-President: STAFF ENHANCED IMAGE TBD Planning Commissioners: Sam Loretta, 1st Ward Tim Stranko, 2nd Ward William Blosser, 3rd Ward Bill Petros, 4th Ward Michael Shuman, 5th Ward Peter DeMasters, 6th Ward Carol Pyles, 7th Ward Ronald Dulaney, City Council Parcel A AJ Hammond, City Admin. Parcel B Development Services John Whitmore, AICP Interim Director 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 304.284.7431 Page 3 of 3 PC Meeting Page 33 of 36 February 11, 2021  STAFF REPORT ADDENDUM A MNS21-03 / Hollandsworth / 200 Logan Avenue Staff Report Addendum A Page 1 of 2 MNS21-03 PC Meeting Page 34 of 36 February 11, 2021  STAFF REPORT ADDENDUM A MNS21-03 / Hollandsworth / 200 Logan Avenue Staff Report Addendum A Page 2 of 2 MNS21-03 PC Meeting Page 35 of 36 February 11, 2021  Intentional Blank Page PC Meeting Page 36 of 36 February 11, 2021