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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
April 2, 1991
The meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order
Tuesday, April 2, 1991 at 7:30 by Chairman John Sargent. Members
present were James Brown, Marilyn George, Edward Ivey, Adelbert
Evans, Peter Bertonaschi and Joseph Wiebush. Members absent were
Bonnie Kranz and Don Smith. Also attending were Lanny Harker
Planning Director and Mimi Hauch Planning Technician.
MINUTES of the meeting held January 3, 1991, were approved as
presented.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING:
Nominations for Chairman
Adelbert Evans nominated John Sargent for Chairman, seconded by
James Brown. There being no other nominations the nominations were
closed and Mr. Sargent was elected Chairman by a unanimous vote.
Nominations for Vice-Chairman
Ed Ivey nominated Marilyn George for Vice-Chairman, seconded by
Adelbert Evans. There being no other nominations, the nominations
were closed and Marilyn George was elected Vice-Chairman by a
unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICANT: Arlene Fearing
LOCATION: Approximately 300' north from the intersection of
Bloxam Avenue and Hook Street.
REQUEST: To extend the existing Conditional Use Permit for one
(1) year .
Mr. Harker informed the Commission that the applicant is requesting
an extension to this Conditional Use Permit granted for the
construction of townhomes at 1796 Bloxam Avenue. The project was
postponed and she is therefore asking that a one (1) year extension
of time be granted as an amendment to the CUP.
Mr. Harker stated that staff recommendation is for approval of this
request subject to the conditions as stated in the original
Conditional Use Permit.
A motion was made by Ed Ivey to recommend to the City Council
approval of this request as presented, seconded by Adelbert Evans
and approved by a unanimous vote.
2. REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICANT: Dennis Horton Trust 101
LOCATION: Vacant property directly east and northeast of Quincy's
restaurant.
REQUEST: To amend Resolution No. 652 to allow the placement of
a billboard sign in the C-2 General Commercial
District.
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Mr. Harker informed the Commission that the applicant is requesting
an amendment to this CUP in order to erect an off-site billboard
sign just east of Quincy's and is also requesting that the existing
billboard located on the southeast corner of the property be
allowed to remain. The existing billboard sign was omitted from
the original CUP. At last months meeting, the City Council made a
determination that off-site signs are to be considered as an
additional use of the property. The conditions of the original CUP
for the fill project provided for only the fill project as
described under that CUP. Therefore, there is a need for an
amendment if the existing billboard is to remain on the site and if
a new billboard is to be erected.
Mr. Harker stated that the comprehensive plan that has been
submitted to the Department of Community Affairs by the City
Council includes a policy statement that no new billboards will be
allowed within the City limits. This plan will not be officially
adopted until after review comments have been received from DCA.
However, the Council has indicated their intent to regulate this
type of sign in this manner.
Therefore, staffs recommendation is for denial of this request.
Should the Planning and Zoning Commission decide to recommend
approval of this request, staff recommends that the condition to
allow the proposed and existing billboards be qualified with the
statement that the new billboard will be removed upon the issuance
of a development permit on the site. In this manner we would be
assured of the billboard being removed prior to any development
activity on the subject site.
Mr. Bob Wade, applicant, advised the commission that the proposed
development for this property is a shopping center. The developers
have requested that there be a billboard for identification for the
center.
Mr. Wade further stated that he felt there should be no problem
with the addition of this new billboard, as the current ordinance
does allow billboard signs on vacant property. The proposed
location of the sign would meet all state and city codes.
Rev. Ivey noted that the staff's recommendation stated that if the
Commission does recommend approval of this CUP that the condition
to allow the proposed and existing billboards be qualified with the
statement that the billboards will be removed upon the issuance of
a development permit.
Rev. Ivey asked if they would be allowed to place signs up when the
development begins.
Mr. Harker stated that at the time the development begins they
would be allowed the normal signage.
Mr. Wade stated that he felt this would be limiting the use of the
property and that he did not feel this would be legal.
Rev. Ivey asked if the existing CUP would require the removal of
the billboard.
Mr. Harker explained that upon formal adoption of the Comprehensive
Plan, this billboard would be vested and would therefore not have
to be removed unless it is required within this CUP.
Mr. Sargent reminded the Commission that approving this billboard
would be contrary to the Comprehensive Plan that has been submitted
to DCA.
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Rev. Ivey made a motion that the Commission recommend to the City
Council approval of this amendment to the CUP with the condition
that at the time development permits are issued that the existing
billboards will be removed, seconded by Marilyn George.
Mr. Harker stated that the only billboard that this condition could
apply to would be the new billboard, not the existing one.
Rev. Ivey emended the motion that only the new billboard would have
to be removed at the time the development permits were issued.
Further discussion followed regarding the motion.
Mr. Evans moved that the motion be presented to Council as emended
and approved by a of 5 to 2 vote. Members Sargent and Evans voting
nay.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
`"John Sargent, airman
ATTEST:
Mim Hauch, Planning Technician
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