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3 MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH BOARD OF ADJUSTMc�toec
MARCH 28, 2022 5:30 P. JUN 0 6 2022
CLERK
Paducah City Hall Commission Chambers
Attendees: Troy Astin, Jim Chapman, Patrick Perry, Carol Young
Absent: Erna Boykin
Staff: Nic Hutchison, Director of Planning; Joshua P. Sommer, Senior Planner
Guests: David Sanders, Jason Goins, Vickie Cooper
Chairwoman Young called the regularly -scheduled meeting of the Paducah Board of Adjustment to
order at 5:30 pm.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. flag was recited.
The roll was taken.
Vice -Chair Perry offered:
I move that the reading of the minutes for February 28, 2022 be waived and that the minutes of said
meeting, as prepared by staff, be approved as written.
Mr. Astin seconded.
No corrections were requested. Chairwoman Young called for the vote.
4 Ayes (Astin, Chapman, Perry, Young), o Nays
Continued Petitions
Case# VAR2021-0007 421 North 12th Street
Vice -Chair Perry offered:
I move that this Board remove from the table case #VAR2021-0007 pertaining to 421 North 121h Street.
I further move case #VAR2021-0007 be removed from the agenda until such time a new petition is
required.
Mr. Astin seconded.
Mr. Sommer stated the Petitioner is aware he should work with Fire Prevention for a building permit.
No questions were asked. Chairwoman Young called for the vote.
4 Ayes (Astin, Chapman, Perry, Young), o Nays
New Petitions
MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT—continued page 2 / 3
Case# VAR2022-0002 501 Lone Oak Road
Mr. Chapman offered:
I move that this Board consider the application of 501 Lone Oak Road for a Conditional Use permit
pursuant to Article VI, Section 4 of the Board of Adjustment by-laws.
Vice -Chair Perry seconded.
Mr. Sommer stated this motion must be read and voted on first, due to the requirement of a
unanimous vote of the BOA to move the petition to consideration.
No questions were asked. Chairwoman Young called for the vote.
4 Ayes (Astin, Chapman, Perry, Young), o Nays
Mr. Astin offered:
I move that this Board receive, file and approve the application of US Leasing Company, LLC for a
Conditional Use permit for a refueling station at 501 Lone Oak Road.
I further move the following conditions be placed on the approval of the Conditional Use permit as follows:
1. The interior of the proposed header curb shall be landscaped to provide an enhanced appearance.
2. All freestanding or canopy lighting shall be shielded or pointed downward.
I further move that the conditional use permit be approved based'on the following findings of fact:
1. The kiosk has been switched to the east side of the canopy and out of the primary drive -aisle.
2. The number of gasoline pumps has been reduced to five.
3. The underground fuel tanks have been relocated to the north side of the canopy area, thereby
allowing a smoother transition in the main driving aisles.
4. The revised site plan has better defined points of ingress and egress with stop bars, ingress/ egress
dividers and vehicles will not be backing toward traffic entering the site off Alben Barkley Drive.
Mr. Chapman seconded.
Mr. Sommer presented the staff report and went through the Findings of Fact. He stated this petition
was denied in October 2021 due to traffic and lighting concerns. He stated they had been addressed
on the revised site plan and also as conditions attached to a proposed approval.
Mr. Jason Goins with Siteworx addressed the Board. He described the new parking and traffic
circulation on the site.
Ms. Vickie Cooper, who lives at 2oi Alben Barkely Drive, addressed the Board. She stated she had
concerns with lighting and trash. She further stated she did not see the need for gasoline pumps in
this location. Mr. Sommer stated that any proposed lighting must be pointed downward or shielded
to keep light contained on the site. Ms. Cooper asked about the hours of operation. Mr. David
Sanders, Petitioner, stated they typically close at ii p.m. Chairwoman Young asked when they open
in the mornings. Mr. Sanders stated typically at 6 a.m. Ms. Cooper expressed concerns regarding
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parking. Mr. Goins stated there would actually be a net increase of parking spaces. Mr. Nic Hutchison
reminded the Board that if denied, new Findings of Fact would be required.
No further questions were asked. Chairwoman Young called for the vote.
4 Ayes (Astin, Chapman, Perry, Young), o Nays
Other Business
Mr. Astin offered:
I move that this Board adopt the changes in the by-laws as submitted.
Vice -Chair Perry seconded.
Mr. Sommer stated the major change to the by-laws is for petitions to automatically roll off the
agenda in 90 days.
No questions were asked. Chairwoman Young called for the vote.
4 Ayes (Astin, Chapman, Perry, Young), o Nays
Adjournment
The BOA voted to adjourn the meeting at 5:49 pm.
Respectfully submitted by Joshua P. Sommer