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MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION/
URCDA
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 5:30 P.M.
Paducah City Hall Commission Chambers
Attendees: Chairwoman Cathy Crecelius, Vice-Chair Lorraine Schramke, Joe Benberry, David
Morrison, Valerie Pollard, Bob Wade
Absent: Paul Bradford
Staff: Joshua P. Sommer, Senior Planner; Katie Axt Principal Planner
Guests: Gerald Watkins, Erin Coale, Kelly Johnson, Mike Love Jr.
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.
Vice-Chair Schramke offered:
I move that the reading of the minutes for August 16, 2021 be waived and that the minutes of said
meeting, as prepared by staff, be approved as written.
Commissioner Pollard seconded.
No corrections were requested. Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote.
6 Ayes (Crecelius, Schramke, Benberry, Morrison, Pollard, Wade), 0 Nays
URCDA New Petitions
Principal Planner and Main Street Director Katie Axt presented the three URCDA petitions together.
She explained the purpose of the Roof Stabilization Program was to protect buildings thereby
intending to avoid demolition. The City Commission approved $45,000 this fiscal year. There are four
criteria which the three buildings were scored by. Urgency, contribution to the National Register,
historic relation and capital commitment.
Vice-Chair Schramke asked if Ms. Axt was involved when the City Commission decides how much to
fund? Ms. Axt explained that the budget starts at the Staff level, presented to City Administration
and the City Commission approves the final budget. The Covid pandemic caused the funding to not
be as much as in previous years. She also explained this the most utilized grant program, highest
award per project and serves the greatest need. An emergency fund was also set aside of $30,000.
Case# INC2021-0001 406 Broadway
Roof Stabilization Assistance program.
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Commissioner Wade offered:
I move that the URCDA approve the utilization of Roof Stabilization Assistance Program funds in the
amount of $12,309 for roof stabilization at 406 Broadway, subject to the work being completed by one of
the qualified contractors that bid on the work.
Commissioner Pollard seconded.
Commissioner Benberry asked if more funds would be requested? Ms. Axt stated more funds would
be requested, but would be part of the City Commissions approval process. Vice-Chair Schramke
asked if the funds roll over. Ms. Axt stated the funds do roll over every year if there is money left
over. An applicant could choose to delay their application and try to apply the following year.
Commissioner Benberry asked how much the budget was cut? Commissioner Wade stated the
amount was about $70,000 a couple years ago, which was the normal amount.
Chairwoman Crecelius asked if anyone in the audience would like to speak to this item. No one chose
to speak.
No further questions were asked. Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote.
6 Ayes (Crecelius, Schramke, Benberry, Morrison, Pollard, Wade), 0 Nays
Case# INC2021-0002 428-430 Broadway
Roof Stabilization Assistance program.
Commissioner Morrison offered:
I move that the URCDA approve the utilization of Roof Stabilization Assistance Program funds in the
amount of $25,906 for roof stabilization at 428-430 Broadway, subject to the work being completed by one
of the qualified contractors that bid on the work.
Commissioner Pollard seconded.
Chairwoman Crecelius stated some may be wondering why there was more money given to this
Petitioner. Ms. Katie Axt stated the building is 6,000 square feet and is in the direst need. They also
received emergency roof funds last year.
No questions were asked. Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote.
6 Ayes (Crecelius, Schramke, Benberry, Morrison, Pollard, Wade), 0 Nays
Case# INC2021-0003 628 Broadway
Roof Stabilization Assistance program.
Commissioner Benberry offered:
I move that the URCDA approve the utilization of Roof Stabilization Assistance Program funds in the
amount of $6,785 for roof stabilization at 628 Broadway, subject to the work being completed by one of
the qualified contractors that bid on the work.
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Commissioner Pollard seconded.
Ms. Axt explained this proposal was unique in that it was a phased project. The roof needs to be
stabilized in order to begin working on the brick structural members.
No questions were asked. Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote.
6 Ayes (Crecelius, Schramke, Benberry, Morrison, Pollard, Wade), 0 Nays
Planning Commission Continued Petitions
Case# PLT2020-101 4500 Buckner Lane
Preliminary subdivision plat.
Commissioner Pollard offered:
I move that this Commission remove from the table Case# PLT2020-101 pertaining to 4500 Buckner Lane.
Vice-Chair Schramke seconded.
Senior Planner Josh Sommer explained this agenda item has been tabled since October 5, 2021. After
the Planning Commission updated their by-laws wherein petitions roll off the agenda after 90 days,
he reached out to Dan Key to see what could be done about this particular petition. Mr. Key stated
the Planning Commission could set any time frame they wish to remove it from the agenda. He stated
a letter would be sent to the Petitioner advising them of the time frame and the outstanding items.
Mr. Sommer read the list of deficiencies that would be required on a new plat.
Commissioner Benberry asked Mr. Sommer if he had spoken to the Petitioner. Mr. Sommer stated
he spoke to their profession representative late spring or early summer.
Chairwoman Crecelius stated the Planning Commission sets the time, since it was already on the
table. Commissioner Benberry asked if we set a precedent if we set 30 or 90 days. Chairwoman
Crecelius stated since this was already on the table, it does not have to follow the new 90-day limit
in the new by-laws. Vice-Chair Schramke asked Mr. Sommer if he approached the Petitioner? Mr.
Sommer stated he did engage them to keep it moving along. Commissioner Morrison suggested
giving them 30 days. Commissioner Morrison asked if there were any representatives present. Mr.
Sommer stated their professional representative was made aware this item would be discussed but
chose not to attend the meeting.
No further questions were asked. Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote.
6 Ayes (Crecelius, Schramke, Benberry, Morrison, Pollard, Wade), 0 Nays
Commissioner Pollard offered:
I move that Case# PLT2020-101 pertaining to 4500 Buckner Lane be removed from the agenda after 30
days.
Commissioner Morrison seconded.
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No questions were asked. Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote.
6 Ayes (Crecelius, Schramke, Benberry, Morrison, Pollard, Wade), 0 Nays
Planning Commission New Petitions
Case # USE2021-0003 425 South 6th Street
Similar Use request for a Continuing Care Recovery Community.
Vice-Chair Schramke offered:
I move that this Commission receive and file the application of David Boswell & Van Sims to find the
proposed use to be located at 425 South 6th Street to be in the same general character as the principal uses
in the A-1 Civic Center Zone.
I further move that the application be approved based on the following findings of fact:
The participants will be learning life skills in 12 step meetings and group services similar to a
learning institution. Further, other skills will be taught on-site to prepare the participants for
life outside the community.
The participants will be not be permanent residents similar to a hotel or motel.
Medical personnel will be conducting services on-site similar to a medical office.
Commissioner Pollard seconded.
Ms. Erin Coale addressed the Commission. She stated she was the executive director of Edgewater
Recovery Center. She explained how the recovery Community would work and operate.
Commissioner Morrison asked how long the program was at Edgewater? Ms. Coale stated it was 120
days. Commissioner Morrison asked if someone would be on the site on weekends? Ms. Coale stated
someone would be present. Vice-Chair Schramke asked what the difference was between a hotel/
motel and the operation being proposed? Mr. Sommer stated patrons would live there but would
not be a permanent resident. Commissioner Benberry asked if there would always be up to 14 people
continuously? Ms. Coale stated the current plan is to have 14 continuously. Chairwoman Crecelius
asked if the rooms would be dormitory style? Ms. Coale explained there would be seven rooms with
two twin beds. Chairwoman Crecelius asked if there was a program to help find housing? Ms. Coale
said there would be a team member to assist with that. Chairwoman Crecelius asked about how the
residents would find jobs. Ms. Coale stated her organization was already plugged in with many
employers. Vice-Chair Schramke asked if there would be any educational opportunities? Ms. Coale
stated she would like to help the participants get started with WKCTC if they chose. Commissioner
Morrison asked how curfew and violations would be handled? Ms. Coale stated she believed it would
be a warning then the resident would be asked to leave. Commissioner Benberry asked if the
participants were court-ordered? Ms. Coale stated about ¾ were court appointed. Commissioner
Benberry asked if the sentences were reduced if they join the treatment program? Ms. Coale stated
not necessarily. Further discussion was made.
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No further questions were asked. Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote.
6 Ayes (Crecelius, Schramke, Benberry, Morrison, Pollard, Wade), 0 Nays
Case # ZON2021-0003 2712 & 2728 Jackson Street
Rezone two tracts from B-1 Convenience & Service Zone to B-3 General Business Zone.
Commissioner Wade offered:
I move that this Commission adopt a resolution approving the B-3 General Business Zone classification
for property located at 2712 & 2728 Jackson Street.
I further move the following conditions be placed on said approval as follows:
1. The site shall be screened along the alley with an 8’ tall privacy fence.
2. A landscape buffer of at least 3’ shall be installed inside the privacy fence.
3. There shall be no speakers or drive-through windows facing the rear of the site.
4. All exterior lighting shall be pointed downward or shielded to keep light contained to the site.
Commissioner Pollard seconded.
Mr. Gerald Watkins addressed the Commission. He stated he was the real estate agent representing
the buyer and seller. He further stated the reason the rezoning was requested was to have uniform
zoning for a new development, instead part of the development being in the B-1 Zone and part in a
B-3 Zone. He further stated the rezoning would be in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. He
further stated all three buildings would be removed for a new convenience store. Mr. Watkins stated
the Petitioner has agreed to all the conditions.
Commissioner Morrison asked if Mr. Watkins has seen the letter sent in by a neighbor, the Johnsons.
Mr. Watkins stated the developer has been in contact with them. Mrs. Kelly Johnson addressed the
Commission. She stated she has lived behind Chongs for about 25 years. She stated the developer
addressed all her concerns.
Mr. Michael Love Jr. addressed the Commission. He stated he is part owner of the Jackson Street
McDonalds. He stated there is pros and cons to the development. He further stated he believed the
new development and McDonalds would share customers. Mr. Love stated something to review
would be a healthy ingress and egress.
Commissioner Morrison asked about the landscape buffer. Mr. Sommer explained the intent behind
it was to keep development further into the site. Chairwoman Crecelius asked if any access would
be off the alley. Mr. Sommer stated there would not be. Commissioner Pollard asked if there had
been any plans submitted. Mr. Sommer stated it would not be under construction until 2023 or 2024.
No further questions were asked. Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote.
6 Ayes (Crecelius, Schramke, Benberry, Morrison, Pollard, Wade), 0 Nays
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Other Business
Adjournment
Chairwoman Crecelius adjourned the meeting at 6:23 pm.
Respectfully submitted by Joshua P. Sommer