11-08-1978 Regular MeetingPLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
A meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was held in the Council Chambers
on Wednesday, November 8, 1978. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by
Chairwoman Ray. Members present were: Mrs. L. Cook, and Messrs. Czech, Sullivan,
Blackburn, Thompson, and Jones. City officials present were: City Manager
Tiffany, City Attorney Baird, and Planning & Zoning Technician Caplan. Visitors
present were: Mesdames Black, Huff, Blackburn; Messrs. Robinson, Williams, Canada,
Mr. & Mrs. Gene Hildreth; Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Satterwhite; Mr. & Mrs. Mahlon
Moore; and C.U.P applicants: Razz Bowen, Ben McLean, Jr., and David Gurney.
The invocation was given by Chairwoman Ray.
The Minutes of the meeting held October 3, 1978 were approved as written.
Chairwoman Ray read a letter received from John Sargent with apologies for his
absence and comments on the CUP's. He stated if present he would vote no on
both CUP's due to the impact on adjacent neighborhoods. A copy of the letter
is attached.
SECTION 26-10 AMENDMENT
City Manager Tiffany introduced the amendment commenting it was recommended
by the Planning Committee that the provision allowing lower uses be elimi-
nated. Reasoning behind this was that the provision had become outdated
and created zoning conflicts. After brief discussion and comments from
the audience, Mr. Czech motion, Mrs. Cook seconded that Section 26-10 be
recommended to the Council as amended. Motion carried. Mr. Jones asked
it be noted that the Commissioners job was addressing the problems of non-
conforming use, and it was a very difficult job at present without creating
more conflicts.
SECTION 26-87 AMENDMENT
Amendment was read for the benefit of the audience. It was questioned if
it was necessary for all CUP applicants to provide a site plan. Attorney
Baird stated in his opinion the City Administration should be responsible
for requesting the information. General discussion followed. Mr. Blackburn
moved that the amendment be changed to read,"The applicant shall furnish the
following upon request by the city administration to accompany application".
and be accepted as revised. Motion was seconded by Mr. Thompson and carried
unanimously.
SECTION 26-50 AMENDMENT
Amendment was read and introduced by City Manager Tiffany. He explained
it was necessary to have specific reasoning to disapprove a site plan in
order to be fair. Brief discussion followed and Mrs. Cook moved, seconded
by Mr. Czech that the Commission accept the amendment for recommendation to
the City Council. Motion carried.
COMMUNITY APPEARANCE STANDARDS COMMITTEE
The next meeting of the CASC was tentatively scheduled for Tuesday the
21st at 7:00 P.M. in the City Manager's office.
CUP REQUEST - MR. RAZZ BOWEN
Chairwoman Ray explained the procedure of the public hearings. City Manager
Tiffany introduced Mr. Bowen's request stating the CUP was to allow a
lower use in a more restrictive zone in a building that has been unoccupied
for 12 months. Mr. Bowen did not have the requested information. Mr. Moore
a former occupant, offered some information. Mr. Jones stated that due to
the difficulty of enforcing any stipulated conditions, he would be reluctant
to grant the request. Further discussion followed. Mr. Blackburn motioned,
seconded by Mr. Sullivan, the request be granted under the following con-
ditions:
1. No parking of cars for sale on the right of way
2. No repairs to cars after 7:00 P.M.
3. No repairs to any cars except those sold to Mr. Bowen.
4. No parking for employees on the right of way.
5. Mr. Bowen furnish a complete site plan to the City Council.
The motion failed 4 to 3.
CUP REQUEST - G&M GROVES
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City Manager Tiffany introduced the request stating Messrs. Gurney and
McLean needed a CUP to continue light mechanical work in the back of the
office. Mr. McLean stated they had sold most of their heavy agriculture
equipment. Mr. Moore presented pictures to the Commission of the
operations by G&M Groves. A lengthy discussion followed, centering around
the question if a CUP was still necessary. City Manager Tiffany suggested
to the Commission to table the hearing until such time it could be decided
whether G&M Groves needed a CUP or not. Further discussion from the
audience continued. Chairwoman Ray motioned the hearing be tabled until
the January meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Blackburn moved, seconded by Per. Czech, that the meeting be adjourned. Motior
carried. Meeting was adjourned at 9:55 P.M.
R t Alice Ray - Chairwoma
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