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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-21-2021-virtual MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 21, 2021, 5:30 P.M. Video Conference Meeting via Zoom Note: In order to keep the Commission and public safe in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak this meeting was held virtually using video teleconferencing. In accordance with Senate Bill 150, the public was invited to participate by joining: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/83107661027 or view the meeting on the government access channel, Government 11 (Comcast channel 11). The link was included on individual legal notice. Attendees: Chairwoman Cathy Crecelius, Vice-Chair Lorraine Schramke, Joe Benberry, Paul Bradford, David Morrison, Valerie Pollard, Bob Wade Absent: Staff: Josh Sommer, Senior Planner; Nancy Upchurch, Executive Assistant Guests: Mayor George Bray, Commissioner David Guess, Commissioner Sandra Wilson, Jason Goins, Scott Pummell, Greg Stewart, Joe Pittard, Lori Brown, Riley Love, Jo Dortch, Cindy Jones, Bobby Deitz, Carol Young, Alberta Davis Chairwoman Crecelius called the regularly-scheduled meeting of the Paducah Planning Commission to order at 5:35 pm. Members who were present were visible on the video monitor. The pledge of allegiance to the U.S. flag was recited. The meeting was turned over to Senior Planner, Josh Sommer, for the election of officers for 2021. Mr. Sommer opened the floor for nomination for Chair for 2021. Vice-Chair Schramke nominated Chairwoman Crecelius. Commissioner Morrison seconded. Mr. Sommer asked if there were any other nominations. Hearing none, he asked if there was a motion to nominate Chairwoman Crecelius by acclimation. Commissioner Wade made the motion to accept the nomination by acclimation. Commissioner Benberry seconded. Mr. Sommer asked all in favor. 7 Ayes (Crecelius, Benberry, Bradford, Morrison, Pollard, Schramke, Wade) Chairwoman Crecelius opened the floor for nominations for Vice-Chair and nominated Vice-Chair Schramke. Commissioner Wade seconded. Chairwoman Crecelius asked if there were any other nomination. Hearing none, she asked if there was a motion to nominate Vice-Chair Schramke by acclimation. Commissioner Morrison made the motion to accept the nomination by acclimation. Commissioner Benberry seconded. Chairwoman Crecelius asked all in favor. 7 Ayes (Crecelius, Benberry, Bradford, Morrison, Pollard, Schramke, Wade) The Roll was taken. Commissioner Wade offered the following motion: I move that the reading of the minutes for December 21, 2020 be waived and that the minutes of said meeting, as prepared by staff, be approved as written. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Pollard. No corrections were requested. MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION – continued page 2 / 5 7 Ayes (Crecelius, Benberry, Bradford, Morrison, Pollard, Schramke, Wade), 0 Nays; Motion approved. URCDA New Cases Case #: SOA2020-091 508 Harahan Boulevard Sale of Asset. Commissioner Morrison offered: I move that the URCDA find that the property located at 508 Harahan Boulevard is surplus; I further move that the bid from Bryson Wells be rejected for failure to fulfill the required conditions and accept the bid of $325 and transfer the property to Boss Management Development LLC subject to the submittal of the additional documents as indicated on the bid form within 30 days and the standard clause applied in the Fountain Avenue Redevelopment Area stating that the property would revert back to the City if the owner fails to comply with the submitted proposal and substantially complete the project within two years. Commissioner Benberry seconded. Senior Planner Josh Sommer stated the original bidder was not able to complete the project. The next bidder was proposing to return the duplex to a single-family home and invest $65,000. Vice-Chair Schramke asked if the first bidder was given two years. Chairwoman Crecelius clarified that the bidder had 30 days to submit documentation and did not follow through. No further questions were asked. Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote. 7 Ayes (Crecelius, Benberry, Bradford, Morrison, Pollard, Schramke, Wade), 0 Nays Case #: SOA2020-126 501 & 507 Harahan Boulevard Sale of Asset. Vice-Chair Schramke offered: I move that the URCDA find that the properties located at 501 & 507 Harahan Boulevard are surplus; I further move the bid of $325.00 for each property is accepted; I further move the property be transferred to Charles Nichols subject to the submittal of the additional documents as indicated on the bid form within 30 days and subject to the standard clause applied in the Fountain Avenue Redevelopment Area stating that the property would revert back to the City if the owner fails to comply with the submitted proposal, substantially complete the project within two years and combine the two lots. Commissioner Pollard seconded. Senior Planner Josh Sommer stated the bidder was proposing $325 for each lot and the proposed home would be four bedrooms in the amount of $150,000. Commissioner Pollard asked if this bidder MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION – continued page 3 / 5 had received property before. Mrs. Nancy Upchurch stated he did, but the property had not been transferred. Commissioner Pollard asked if these properties were his first choice. Mrs. Upchurch stated that it was. No further questions were asked. Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote. 7 Ayes (Crecelius, Benberry, Bradford, Morrison, Pollard, Schramke, Wade), 0 Nays Planning Commission Continued Cases Case #: PLT2020-101 & WAV2020-106 Case PLT2020-101 was left on the table awaiting roadway and stormwater agreements between the developers and the City Engineer’s office. Case WAV2020-106 was left on the table awaiting a resolution between the Petitioner and the surveyor for roadway frontage. Planning Commission New Business Case #: USE2021-001 5235 Alben Barkley Drive Recommendation for a proposed Conditional Use. Commissioner Wade offered: I move that this Commission open USE2021-001 pertaining to 5235 Alben Barkley Drive and table generally until a revised site plan and details have been submitted that reflect the following: The removal of the proposed diesel pumps and canopy in the rear of the site to prevent truck traffic, noise, light and dust from being closer to the proximity of the medical offices, professional office and single-family homes. All lighting must be Dark Sky compliant, e.g. all light fixtures are fully-shielded or recessed. A solid screen of evergreen trees and compatible landscaping shall be installed along the east and west sides of the site. The existing buildings in the rear of the site that are not proposed to be removed should remain to provide additional screening to the properties behind this site. Any changes would require development plan review and approval by the Planning Department. Commissioner Morrison seconded. Chairwoman Crecelius stated this item is proposed to be tabled so that changes from the Planning Department could be made and if the Commission had other changes that would like to see. Commissioner Morrison stated he has concerns about ingress and egress on both roads. Commissioner Wade asked if the development could be reviewed in light of the recommended highway plan and what implications there could be. Vice-Chair Schramke asked if a traffic study could be conducted. Mr. Sommer stated that request would be made at the request of the Planning Commission. MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION – continued page 4 / 5 Greg Stewart, the regional manager for Martin & Bailey, addressed the Commission. He stated staff’s recommendations would be taken into account on the site plan. He stated at least 30 jobs would be created. Chairwoman Crecelius asked if he had received the e-mails pertaining to the site. Mr. Stewart stated he has received some of them. He stated a meeting with Lotus was happening the next day. Mr. Joe Pittard asked if the property would be subdivided. He stated he has health concerns. Ms. Lori Brown, the Executive Director for Lotus, addressed the Commission. She stated she had engaged Martin & Bailey. She stated traffic was a concern. Mr. Riley Love stated property values were a concern. He further cited traffic concerns. Mr. Love stated this would be a redundant service. The jobs would be low paying with little upward mobility. Ms. Jo Dortch stated traffic was a concern. She stated the area feels lovely. She further stated electric cars will need to be thought about. Ms. Cindy Jones stated she walks by this area every day. She stated she has seen wrecks weekly and feels it is dangerous. Commissioner Morrison asked if the traffic study was agreed upon. Mr. Sommer stated that the Petitioners were on the zoom and the formal request would be made. Commissioner Morrison asked if new notifications would go out. Mr. Sommer stated he would e-mail the concerned citizens he had received e-mails from with the new zoom link. Commissioner Benberry asked if there would be enough time for the Petitioners to submit the requested materials. Chairwoman Crecelius stated since it would be continued generally, it would be placed on the next agenda. No further questions were asked. Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote. 7 Ayes (Crecelius, Benberry, Bradford, Morrison, Pollard, Schramke, Wade), 0 Nays Case #: PLN2021-002 106 Colonial Court Modification of previously approved condition. This item was removed from the agenda at the request of the Petitioner. Case #: ZON2021-005 5510 & 5540 Cairo Road Rezoning Petition. Applicant is Heartland Janitorial Supplies, LLC Commissioner Morrison offered: I move that this Commission adopt a resolution approving the R-4 High Density Residential Zone and M-1 Light Industrial Zone classifications for property located at 5510 and 5540 Cairo Road. I further move the following findings of fact be adopted: The parcels are intended to be utilized for economic expansion to serve industrial patrons in the City limits of Paducah and the prime location is a commodity to the proposed new business; MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION – continued page 5 / 5 There have been major changes of an economic, physical or social nature within the area involved including new retail and industrial developments; The R-4 High Density Residential Zone is appropriate for the front portion of the property because it provides a transition to more rural areas; The M-1 Light Industrial Zone is appropriate for the rear portion of the property because it would provide an important location for a service industry that already provides services to patrons in Commerce Park; Both zoning classifications would allow for new commercial and industrial development, which in turn provides jobs and further helps to provide a desirable location for services to patrons in the existing Commerce Park. I further move the above findings of fact be made in accordance with KRS 100.213. I further move the following conditions be placed on said approval as follows: No loading docks, overhead doors or storage area shall face the west lot line. Screening shall be provided along the west lot line in accordance with the standards in Section 126-83. Screening shall be in the 25’ yard abutting the west lot line. Screening may be in the form of a solid row of evergreens. Any and all landscaping must be maintained and replaced as needed. Commissioner Benberry seconded. Senior Planner Josh Sommer shared this screen and explained the new rezoning line on his screen. He stated the Petitioners would like to use an existing garage as part of the proposed business. The preliminary development plan was also shown. Commissioner Benberry asked about what the preliminary site was subject to change meant. Mr. Sommer stated the final site plan would resemble the preliminary site plan in principal. Mr. Jason Goins stated the final site plan would be reviewed by Planning and Engineering. Commissioner Benberry asked if the adjacent property owners were notified. Mr. Sommer stated all property owners within 200 feet were notified. No further questions were asked. Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote. 7 Ayes (Crecelius, Benberry, Bradford, Morrison, Pollard, Schramke, Wade), 0 Nays Adjournment Chairwoman Crecelius asked if there was any other business to be brought before the Planning Commission, seeing none she adjourned the hearing at 6:21 pm. Respectfully submitted by Joshua P. Sommer