Planning and Zoning Meeting

TOWN OF THUNDERBOLT PLANNING & ZONING MEETING WEDNESDAY, July 16, 2025 6:30 PM 1. Call Meeting to Order The meeting was called by Chairman Grene at 6:30PM. Those in attendance were Commissioners: Jim Kerns, Nick Patrick and Sean Compton. Staff in attendance were Charlie Barrow, Town Attorney, Consultant Ashley Goodrich, Matthew Walker, Town Administrator, and Jan LeViner, Zoning Administrator. Mr. Simpson attended via Zoom. 2. Approval of Agenda Commissioner Grene asked for a motion to approve the agenda. Commissioner Compton made a motion to approve. Commissioner Patrick seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve. 3. Approval of Minutes, June 18, 2025. Commissioner Compton made a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Patrick seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve. 4. New Business:  Request to rezone via Map Amendment 1 parcel lot of record from One-Family Residential (R-1) to Multi-Family Residential (R-3) in the vicinity of Whatley Avenue and Shell Road, Petitioner: Dwayne and Gweyn Simpson. Mr. Simpson thanked the Commission for hearing his request. He explained the family history of the location and they want to improve the location as well as to carry on their family history by beautifying one of the most critical corners in the Town of Thunderbolt. Mr. Simpson continued with his options:  OPTION 1: To rezone the 100 x 100 lots to R-3 and construct town homes  OPTION 2: To subdivide the 100 x 100 lots into two lots, 100 x 50 which will require a variance on lot size and rezone to R-2 and construct a duplex on each lot. Commissioner Compton asked Mr. Simpson if his request as stated is an “or” or is this an “and/or”. Town Administrator Walker repeated the question to Mr. Simpson. Mr. Simpson’s desire is to use Option 1, rezone to R-3 and building a 4-plex. Commissioner Compton asked Mr. Simpson to repeat Option 2. Mr. Simpson stated to subdivide the lot in two, 50 x 100 lots and putting a duplex on each lot. Commissioner Compton stated this was not included on the application. Chair Grene confirmed. Commissioner Compton asked for an update on the demolition permit. Mr. Walker stated the application was received this day. John Hall approached the Commission. He asked for approval of this request as it will improve the location. Gweyn Simpson approached the Commission. Ms. Simpson further described the intent and asked for approval. Commissioner Compton stated the Commission does not have a Site Plan approved and in order to get a use approved at this time, he would like to make a motion to table this matter until such time as a Site Plan is approved which would include a survey. Nick Patrick seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve tabling the matter. Commission Compton made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Patrick seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve. Meeting adjourned at 7:01PM. __________________ Haley Grene, Chair __________________ Jan LeViner Zoning Administrator