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MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION/
URCDA
AUGUST 16, 2021 5:30 P.M.
Paducah City Hall Commission Chambers
Attendees: Chairwoman Cathy Crecelius, Vice-Chair Lorraine Schramke, Joe Benberry, Valerie
Pollard, Bob Wade
Absent: Paul Bradford, David Morrison
Staff: Nic Hutchison, Director of Planning; Joshua P. Sommer, Senior Planner; Katie Axt
Principal Planner
Guests: Jason Goins, Tanya Wilkins
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 Wade offered:
I move that the reading of the minutes for August 2, 2021 be waived and that the minutes of said
meeting, as prepared by staff, be approved as written.
Commissioner Benberry seconded.
No corrections were requested. Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote.
5 Ayes (Crecelius, Schramke, Benberry, Pollard, Wade), 0 Nays
URCDA New Petitions
Case# INC2021-9005 219 Broadway
Upper Story Residential Grant program.
Vice-Chair Schramke offered:
I move that the URCDA approve the Upper Story Residential funds in the amount of $45,000 for one
residential unit at 219 Broadway, subject to the work being completed as proposed in the application
received on June 3, 2021 and supplemental materials received on July 13, 2021.
Commissioner Pollard seconded.
Principal Planner Katie Axt explained this proposal would include eight apartments. She further
stated staff’s recommendation was to give this proposal the full amount allocated by the Board of
Commissioners for this fiscal year. Mrs. Wilkins relayed her personal story with the building and
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further stated the building would be renamed The “W” on Broadway. Mrs. Wilkins stated there
would be three 2-bedroom apartments and five one-bedroom apartments.
Vice-Chair Schramke asked if these would be apartments and not condominiums. Mrs. Wilkins stated
they would be apartments.
Senior Planner Josh Sommer stated it would be prudent to revise the motion to eight units instead
of one.
Commissioner Pollard made a motion to amend the original motion to eight units.
Commissioner Benberry seconded.
No further questions were asked. Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote.
5 Ayes (Crecelius, Schramke, Benberry, Pollard, Wade), 0 Nays
Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote on the amended motion.
5 Ayes (Crecelius, Schramke, Benberry, 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
By-law Change (Adoption)
Adoption of Planning Commission Secretary.
Commissioner Benberry offered:
I move that this Commission adopt the changes as revised in Article IV – Meetings in the Paducah
Planning Commission by-laws.
Commissioner Wade seconded.
Senior Planner Josh Sommer explained this by-law change would define “Planning Commission
Secretary” in Article IV – Meetings.
No questions were asked. Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote.
5 Ayes (Crecelius, Schramke, Benberry, Pollard, Wade), 0 Nays
Administrative Plat Approval
Staff approval of plats in accordance with KRS 100.281 (1)
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Commissioner Pollard offered:
I move that this Commission adopt a resolution authorizing Planning staff to approve plats in accordance
with KRS 100.281 (1).
Vice-Chair Schramke seconded.
Senior Planner Josh Sommer explained this resolution would allow staff to approve most plats in
accordance with the Subdivision Regulations. He stated that plats creating five or more lots, plats
establishing right-of-way and plats abolishing right-of-way would still come to the Planning
Commission for a public hearing. The Board of Adjustment would handle any appeals.
No questions were asked. Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote.
5 Ayes (Crecelius, Schramke, Benberry, Pollard, Wade), 0 Nays
Case #: WOS2021-0025 130 Lone Oak Road
Property line establishment resulting in two Tracts.
Commissioner Wade offered:
I move that this Commission receive and file the application of CC Crossroads for the proposed re-
subdivision of property located at 130 Lone Oak 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.
Mr. Jason Goins explained the Petitioner may sell either the future or existing building. He further
stated an ingress/ egress easement was established at staff’s request.
No questions were asked. Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote.
5 Ayes (Crecelius, Schramke, Benberry, Pollard, Wade), 0 Nays
Case #: WOS2021-0026 250 Trail Loop and 201 Greenway Village Drive
Property line establishment resulting in four Tracts.
Vice-Chair Schramke offered:
I move that this Commission receive and file the application of Greenway Village LLC for the proposed re-
subdivision of property located at 250 Trail Loop and 201 Greenway Village Drive.
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.
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Mr. Jason Goins stated this plat was being done for the property to be sold. He further stated that
the southern tier of Trail Loop was being completed and should come before the Planning
Commission in a few weeks.
Commissioner Wade asked if Trail Head Drive would connect onto Stuart Nelson Park Road. Mr.
Goins said not to his knowledge. Chairwoman Crecelius asked about the route for the southern tier
of Trail Loop. Mr. Goins stated it would make a complete circle.
No further questions were asked. Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote.
5 Ayes (Crecelius, Schramke, Benberry, Pollard, Wade), 0 Nays
Other Business
Discussion was made regarding called meetings and teleconferencing. All members present signed
the Proof of Receipt for open records. Senior Planner Josh Sommer collected the receipts.
Adjournment
Chairwoman Crecelius adjourned the meeting at 6:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted by Joshua P. Sommer