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MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION/
URCDA
JUNE 21, 2021 5:30 P.M.
Paducah City Hall Commission Chambers
Attendees: Chairwoman Cathy Crecelius, Vice-Chair Lorraine Schramke, Joe Benberry, Paul
Bradford, David Morrison, Bob Wade
Absent: Valerie Pollard
Staff: Nicholas Hutchison, Director of Planning; Joshua P. Sommer, Senior Planner
Guests: Kim Morris
Chairwoman Crecelius called the regularly-scheduled meeting of the Paducah Planning Commission
to order at 5:30 pm.
The pledge of allegiance to the U.S. flag was recited.
The Roll was taken.
Commissioner Bradford offered:
I move that the reading of the minutes for May 17, 2021 be waived and that the minutes of said meeting,
as originally prepared by staff, be approved as written.
Vice-Chair Schramke seconded.
No corrections were requested. Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote.
Vice-Chair Schramke offered:
I move that the reading of the minutes for June 7, 2021 be waived and that the minutes of said meeting,
as prepared by staff, be approved as written.
Commissioner Morrison seconded.
No corrections were requested. Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote.
6 Ayes (Crecelius, Schramke, Benberry, Bradford, Morrison, 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
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Case #: WOS2021-0024 3787-3819 Niblick Lane and 3827 & 3835 Niblick Lane
Property line abolishment resulting in two lots.
Commissioner Wade offered:
I move that this Commission receive and file the application of Ryan & Kristen Beck for the proposed re-
subdivision of property located at 3787 – 3819 Niblick Lane and 3827 & 3835 Niblick Lane.
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 Benberry seconded.
Senior Planner Josh Sommer explained staff typically prefers to retain density in residential
neighborhoods, but the topography of the site lead to a positive recommendation. Ms. Kim Morris
addressed the Commission and stated one lot would be developed and the other retained for
possible residential sale.
No further questions were asked. Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote.
6 Ayes (Crecelius, Schramke, Benberry, Bradford, Morrison, Wade), 0 Nays
Other Business
Director of Planning Nic Hutchison, introduced the idea of moving Planning Commission meetings to
once a month. Vice-Chair Schramke asked if called meetings could be an option. Mr. Hutchison said
that would be possible. Vice-Chair Schramke asked if zoom meetings could be an utilized for called
meetings. Mr. Hutchison said zoom meetings are possible for called meetings. It was agreed that
attendance between the first and third meetings would be reviewed and a by-law change would be
made depending on which had better attendance.
Adjournment
Chairwoman Crecelius stated the next meeting would be June 21st. She adjourned the hearing at 5:46
pm.
Respectfully submitted by Joshua P. Sommer