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Home My WebLink About04-05-2021-virtual MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 5, 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/j/82539734980?pwd=VFZQYnQvbkhKK2lsMDZZbStaOTAxUT09 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, Joe Benberry, Paul Bradford, David Morrison, Valerie Pollard, Bob Wade Absent: Lorraine Schramke Staff: Josh Sommer, Senior Planner Guests: Tony & Katie Englert, Mike Gardner Chairwoman Crecelius called the regularly-scheduled meeting of the Paducah Planning Commission to order at 5:30 pm. Members who were present were visible on the video monitor. The pledge of allegiance to the U.S. flag was recited. The Roll was taken. Commissioner Morrison offered the following motion: I move that the reading of the minutes for March 15, 2021 be waived and that the minutes of said meeting, as prepared by staff, be approved as written. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bradford. No corrections were requested. 6 Ayes (Crecelius, Benberry, Bradford, Morrison, Pollard, Wade), 0 Nays URCDA New Petitions Case #: SOA2020-131 617 North 16th Street Sale of asset. Commissioner Wade offered: I move that the URCDA find that the property located at 617 North 16th Street is surplus; and I further move the bid of $350.00 is accepted; and I further move the property be transferred to Richard McLaren. Commissioner Pollard seconded. MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION – continued page 2 / 3 Senior Planner Josh Sommer explained the Petitioner would like to expand his garden onto this lot. He further explained the lot was 4,500 square feet where a typical lot in Fountain Avenue is 8,000 square feet. Commissioner Morrison asked if anything could be constructed on the lot. Mr. Sommer stated it would be difficult to meet the setbacks and likely variances from the HARC would have to be applied for. Chairwoman Crecelius asked if any other bids were received. Mr. Sommer stated this was the only sealed bit. No further questions were asked. Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote. 6 Ayes (Crecelius, Benberry, Bradford, Morrison, Pollard, Wade), 0 Nays Planning Commission Continued Petitions Case #: PLT2020-101 Case PLT2020-101 was left on the table awaiting roadway and stormwater agreements between the developers and the City Engineer’s office. Planning Commission New Petitions Case #: APP2021-0004 2670 New Holt Road; Suite 240 Amendment to a Development Plan for new signage. Commissioner Pollard offered: I move that this Commission adopt a resolution approving the Amendment to a Development Plan for property located at 2670 New Holt Road; Suite 240. Commissioner Wade seconded. Senior Planner Josh Sommer explained this request was for initial signage for a new restaurant. Commissioner Morrison asked the Petitioner if there was inside seating. The Petitioner answered in the affirmative, adding patio seating was also available. No further questions were asked. Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote. 6 Ayes (Crecelius, Benberry, Bradford, Morrison, Pollard, Wade), 0 Nays Case #: WOS2021-0011 3835 & 3845 Niblick Lane and 419 Westwood Boulevard Lot line abolishment and re-establishment resulting in no new lots. Commissioner Benberry offered: I move that this Commission receive and file the application of Signature Homes of Paducah, LLC; Michael & Debra Walker and Cary & Brittany King for the proposed re-subdivision of property and the MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION – continued page 3 / 3 establishment of an ingress/ egress easement located at 3835 & 3845 Niblick Lane and 419 Westwood Boulevard. I further move that the requested waiver of the public hearing and the dedication of streets be given and approval of the submitted plat be granted. Commissioner Morrison seconded. Mr. Sommer stated staff did have comments on this plat. The variance request and additional rear yard notes should be removed. He also stated the Kings would be required to sign the plat in order to establish the ingress/ egress easement. No questions were asked. Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote. 6 Ayes (Crecelius, Benberry, Bradford, Morrison, Pollard, Wade), 0 Nays Case #: WOS2021-0012 5510 & 5540 Cairo Road Lot line abolishment and re-establishment resulting in no new lots. Commissioner Bradford offered: I move that this Commission receive and file the application of Heartland Janitorial Supplies, LLC for the proposed re-subdivision of property located at 5510 and 5540 Cairo Road. I further move that the requested waiver of the public hearing and the dedication of streets be given and approval of the submitted plat be granted. Commissioner Pollard seconded. Chairwoman Crecelius explained this area was annexed into the City approximately a month prior. Commissioner Wade asked if the garages were sufficient distance from the proposed property line. Mr. Sommer stated he had worked with the surveyor on the property line placement with the garages. No further questions were asked. Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote. 6 Ayes (Crecelius, Bradford, Benberry, Morrison, Pollard, Wade) 0 Nays Other Business Chairwoman Crecelius discussed the return to in-person meetings at City Hall. All Commissioners were in favor of returning to in-person meetings beginning on April 19, 2021. Adjournment Chairwoman Crecelius asked if there was any other business to be brought before the Planning Commission, seeing none she adjourned the hearing at 5:49 pm. Respectfully submitted by Joshua P. Sommer