02-06-1980 MeetingMINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMr1ISSI0N
February 6, 1980
This meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by
Chairman Ruth Alice Ray at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 1980 in the City
Uouncil Chamber.
ROLL CALL. Present: Chairman Ray and members Louise Relyea,
Laura Cook, Jack Sargent, Mike Conley, Henry Czech and Alfred Wilcox.
Absent: Nick Jones and Bob Thompson
• The minutes of the January 3, 1980 meeting were approved as submitted.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING. This was the time and place for the election
of the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
CHAIRMAN. Ruth Alice Ray was nominated for Chairman and it was
moved by Mrs. Relyea, seconded by Cook that nominations be closed. Roll
Call: All present voting "Yea", voting "Nay", none. Moved by Cook and
seconded by Relyea that a Unanimous ballot be cast for Ruth Alice Ray for
Chairman, Roll Call: All present voting "Yea", voting "Nay', none,
VICE CHAIRMAN. The floor was opened for nominations for the Vice
Chairman of the P & Z.
Sienry Czech was nominated for Vice Chairman. Moved by Relyea, seconded by
Sargent that nominations be closed. Roll Call: All present voting "Yea",
voting "Nay", none. Moved by Sargent, seconded by Relyea that a unanimous
ballot be cast for Henry Czech for Vice Chairman. Roll Call: All present
voting "Yea", voting "Nay", none.
Bob Thompson entered the meeting at this time.
CUP REQUEST__- Herbert Algermssion. City Manager Forbes explained
that the CUP request had been withdrawn. Jack Toole was present and explained
the problems he had with trucks and the Motel at this location. City Manager
Forbes advised that he would look into this problem.
COMPLETE COUNT COMr1ITTEE. The importance of the Complete Count
Committee was discussed and a brochure entitled "The 1980 Census, What It
Means to You" was given to the members for distribution. Each member was
instructed to report at the next meeting their progress in distributing
this information.
ZONING & SIGN ORDINANCE. The Zoning & Sign Ordinance, and Transi-
tion zones were completely reviewed and discussed.
Moved by Relyea, seconded by Wilcox that a Public Hearing on the proposed
changes to the Zoning Ordinance be held at the March 4, 1980 meeting.
Poll Call: All present voting "Yea", voting "Nay", none. Moved by Cook,
seconded by Relyea that a Public Hearing on the Transition Zone changes be set
for March 4, 1930 meeting. Roll Call: All present voting "Yea", voting
• ..Nay.. ~ none.
Moved by Wilcox, seconded by Relyea that a Public Hearing on the Sign Ordin-
ance be held at the next P & Z Meeting. Roll Call: All present voting "Yea",
voting "Nay", none.
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
January 3, 1980
This meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was called to
order by Chairman Ruth Alice Ray at 7:30 P.M. on Thursday,
January 3, 1980 in the City Manager's Office. ROLL CALL: Present:
Chairman Ray and members Nick Jones, Henry Czech, Laura Cook,
Jack Sargent, Louise Relyea, Robert Thompson, and Alfred Wilcox.
Absent: Rufus Sullivan
COb1PLETE COUNT COMMITTEE
There was much discussion regarding the purpose of the Complete
Count .Committee, and getting the information out to the public.
It was decided that the City Manager would write a summary on
the importance of the 1980 Census, and have copies ready for
distribution at the February meeting.
The following members volunteered to distribute the Census
information to local organizations:
Ruth Alice Ray - DAR and Women's Club
Nick Jones - Lions Club
Henry Czech - Hospital
Jack Sargent - Kiwanis Club
Louise Relyea - Sororities
Robert Thompson - Chamber of Commerce
Alfred Wilcox - Rotary Club
City Manager Forbes stated that he would also publish a "DID
YOU KNOW" article and handle newspaper publicity.
ZONING ORDINANCE
City Manager Forbes distributed copies of the Draft Zoning
Ordinance to the P&Z members. He explained that a public
hearing on this ordinance, along with the sign ordinance,
transition zones, and R-3 zone, should be held as soon as
possible. It was the consensus of the P&Z Commission that
a public hearing would be held at the March meeting.
SIGN ORDINANCE
The Sign Ordinance, as revised, was discussed page-by-page,
with much discussion regarding the minimum distance of off-
site signs from other off-site signs.
After much discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission
that Section 26-64, Section C, be revised as follows:
"Off-site signs sixty-four (64) square feet in area
or less shall be a minimum of two hundred (200) feet
from any other off-site sign on the same side of the
street. Off-site signs greater than sixty-four (64)
square feet in area shall be a minimum of one thousand
(1,000) feet from any other off-site sign on the same
side of the street."
Mr. Thompson disagreed with the 1000 ft. separation between
off-site signs. He believed that a 500 ft. separation would
be more reasonable.
P&Z APPOINTMENTS
The Commission discussed the fact that all members wishing to
be re-appointed to the P&Z should attend the Tuesday, January
8th City Council meeting and request re-appointment. Any
persons that will not be able to attend the meeting may
write a letter to the City Council.
Chairman Ray stated that she has been very pleased with the
Commission, and has thoroughly enjoyed being the Chairman of
the P&Z and working with the Commission.
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R T ALICE RAY - Chai
GEORGE FORBES - City~l~Ianager