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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-06-2023hpYYk�pLv cti6^ 9 1 Y ' MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION/ URCDA FEBRUARY 6, 2023 5:30 P.4. MAR 10 2023 I CITY CLERK Paducah City Hall Commission Chambers Attendees: Joe Benberry, Paul Bradford, Trey Griffin, David Morrison, Valerie Pollard, Vice -Chair Lorraine Schramke, Chairman Bob Wade Absent Staff: Joshua P. Sommer, Planner III Guests: Mike Noonan, Jason Goins, Steve Doolittle, Pat Stephenson, Alberta Davis, David Curtis, Donna Hines, Courtney Leneave, Glenn Beyer, Burnham Jones, Shirley Wrinkle, Clayton Howell, Sally Mosure, Lisa Humphrey, Lois Bell, Brian Lee, Crystal Lee, Mike Henderson, Lee Smith, Vicki Pittard Chairman Wade called the regular meeting of the Paducah Planning Commission/ URCDA to order at 5:30 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The roll was taken. Commissioner Morrison offered: I move that the reading of the minutes for January 5, 2023 be waived and that the minutes ofsaid meeting, as prepared by staff, be approved as written. Commissioner Benberry seconded. No corrections were requested. Chairman Wade called for the vote. 6 Ayes (Benberry, Bradford, Morrison, Pollard, Schramke, Wade), 0 Nays URCDA New Petitions Case # INC2023-0002 618-620 Roof Stabilization Grant application. Vice -Chair Schramke offered: I move that the URCDA approve the utilization of Roof Stabilization Assistance Program funds in the amount of $21,645 for roof stabilization at 618-620 Broadway, subject to the work being completed by one of the qualified contractors that bid on the work. Commissioner Pollard seconded. Planner III Josh Sommer stated the recommendation was for $21,645 which was half of the lowest bid received by Chambers Roofing. He stated two bids were received. MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION/ URCDA—continued page 2 /5 Commissioner Morrison asked why three bids were not received. Commissioner Pollard stated it is recommended, but possible a bid was not returned. No further questions were asked. Chairman Wade called for the vote. 7 Ayes (Benberry, Bradford, Griffin, Morrison, Pollard, Schramke, Wade), 0 Nays Planning Commission Continued Petitions Case # PLT2022-0003 800 North 36" Street Final subdivision plat Commissioner Bradford offered: I move that this Commission adopt a resolution approving the final subdivision ofproperty located at 800 North 36' Street. Commissioner Pollard seconded. Mr. Sommer stated the proposal was basically the same as the preliminary subdivision plat. He stated the only comment staff had was to include a note for no sidewalks, since sidewalks were not proposed in this development. No questions were asked. Chairman Wade called for the vote. 7 Ayes (Benberry, Bradford, Griffin, Morrison, Pollard, Schramke, Wade), 0 Nays Planning Commission New Petitions Case # APP2023-0003 3750 Pecan Drive and 600 & 601 Deer Lick Place Planned Unit Development/ Preliminary Subdivision Plat Commissioner Pollard offered: I move that this Commission adopt a Planned Unit Development for the subdivision known as Terrace Hills to permit smaller side yard setbacks, width requirements and area requirements for single-family structures. Ifurther move that the preliminary subdivision plat for 3750 Pecan Drive and 600 & 601 Deer Lick Place be approved and that the matter be continued generally, pending submission of a final plat incorporating all requirements made known to the Petitioner at the conclusion of the hearing. Commissioner Morrison seconded. Chairman Wade advised the audience the Commission would enter into a public hearing after comments from staff. He asked for the audience to not reiterate comments. Mr. Sommer stated there were two petitions for the property. The first is a Planned Unit Development that is coterminous with the preliminary subdivision plat. He stated the request was for five-foot side yard setbacks. The front and rear yard setbacks would be maintained. He further stated as presented the plat MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION/ URCDA—continued page 3 /5 would accommodate two-family structures in the R-1 Zone. The other requests were for a smaller -lot size and frontage requirement. Mr. Sommer stated this request was supported by the Comprehensive Plan for population growth and the Board of Commissioner's priorities for housing choice. Mr. Sommer then stated the plat is subject to change, but currently shows 122 residential lots. He stated Deer Lick Place would be closed and moved about 100 feet west. Colonial Drive would be improved in its current platted location, as the plat was done in 1927. He stated staff was supportive based on the previous comments of the Comprehensive Plan and the Board of Commissioner's priorities. He further stated staff was supportive because of access to the Regional Trade Center and major arterials. Chairman Wade opened the floor for public comments. Mr. Pat Stephenson asked about phasing and clearing. Mr. Noonan stated Hill Terrace would be first developed. He stated there would be three phases. Mr. Noonan stated the time frame would be a six to eight years. He further stated trees would only be cleared with the phase being worked on. Ms. Donna Hines asked about flooding and if it was low-income housing. Mr. Sommer stated there would be three different detention areas. Vice -Chair Schramke asked if this would address current flooding issues. Mr. Noonan stated the property was on a hill and described how rain water would be mitigated on the site. Mr. Noonan stated the product was affordable for a first-time homeowner and would be consistent with the neighborhood now. Commissioner Bradford asked if there would be any subsidized housing. Mr. Noonan stated there would not be. Ms. Courtney Leneave stated her property has undergone flooding issues and wanted to know if the proposed development would impact flooding. Mr. Noonan stated the housing would be pitched toward the road to catch the water runoff. Mr. Glenn Beyer stated his property experiences significant runoff. Mr. Noonan stated runoff would be caught during construction. Mr. Jason Gains stated the storm water ordinance requires any development to show proof that there is no increase in runoff. He stated storm water would be funneled to the detention ponds. He farther stated that both he as the Engineer and the City Engineering Department would have to sign off on how the storm water detentions ponds were constructed. Commissioner Morrison asked if detention would be constructed in Phase I. Mr. Goins stated that was correct. Mr. Beyer asked if a traffic study was performed. Mr. Noonan stated there would be sidewalks to allow walkability. Mr. Sommer stated the City Engineering Department was not requiring a traffic study at this time. Mr. Burnham Jones stated he was involved in the development on the other side of Hill Terrace. He stated his development was denied a second cul-de-sac. He asked the Planning Commission to deny the Planned Unit Development. Mr. Noonan then explained how the two-family lots were created. He further stated the front and rear yard setbacks would remain the same. Commissioner Benberry stated there would be 10 feet between the exterior walls. Mr. Noonan stated that was correct. Chairman Wade asked if other subdivisions were platted with smaller side yard setbacks. Mr. Sommer stated West Park Village and Plantation Estates had zero side yard setbacks. Commissioner Bradford asked Mr. Jones if he was a resident of the area. He stated he has rental property on Hill Terrace and lives nearby. MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION/ URCDA—continuedpage 4 / 5 Ms. Shirley Wrinkle stated there were springs along Springwell Lane. Mr. Clayton Howell described flooding on his property on 5115 Hill Terrace. He described he has had several washouts from dirt that was brought in. Mr. Noonan described how he has done a development in Florida dealing with springs. He further stated that there are engineering standards he must abide by. Ms. Sally Mosure stated storm water runoff is worse than before construction that took place on Springwell and Oakcrest. She was concerned about more runoff. Mr. Goins stated 90 to 95% of the project drains away from Springwell. The property drains more to the north and east. He reiterated no neighbors can experience any more impacts from storm water than what is taking place currently. Mr. David Curtis stated he owns seven rental properties on Hill Terrace. He stated concerns about storm water or traffic. He further stated he felt the proposed homes would not fit in the character of the neighborhood. Ms. Lisa Humphrey asked about where the two-family and single-family homes would be located. Mr. Noonan stated he envisioned the two types of structures to be intertwined. Ms. Humphrey asked where the first phase would be. Mr. Noonan stated along Hill Terrace. Ms. Donna Hines asked if the storm water was a "city problem". Commissioner Pollard stated the Commission was not engineers. Chairman Wade further stated he appreciated the comments, but her comments needed to be directed at the Engineering Department and the City Manager or Mayor thereafter. Vice -Chair Schramke stated the correct route for storm water issues to be directed was to the City Engineer. She further stated the Planning Commission's purview was to review the subdivision proposal. Ms. Lois Bell asked about the size of houses were proposed. Mr. Noonan stated the minimum could be 1,400 to 1,600 square feet or larger. Mr. Brian Lee stated he had concerns about traffic. He felt the proposed development did not fit within the neighborhood. Ms. Crystal Lee stated they have taken a lot of pride in their home. Mr. Mike Henderson asked how the phases would be done. Mr. Noonan stated Hill Terrace and Lindbergh Court would be the first phase. Mr. Henderson asked when the detention would be done. Mr. Goins stated each phase would have a detention pond. Ms. Lee Smith stated concerns about noise levels. Chairman Wade then closed the public hearing and advised the audience that the proposal would be judged against the zoning ordinance and Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Sommer then gave the storm water and drainage engineer's number to the audience to address storm water concerns. The Commission then unanimously allowed Ms. Vicki Pittard to speak. Ms. Pittard stated she felt there were too many homes in the development which would lead to storm water problems. Vice -Chair Schramke stated the turn -out was wonderful. She stated for the audience to not stop their storm water concerns with the Engineering Department, but to engage the Mayor and City Commissioners if needed. MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION/ URCDA—continued page 5 /5 Commissioner Bradford asked Mr. Sommer to explain the assurances that there will not be any more runoff and what happens if the storm water was designed or built incorrectly. Mr. Sommer stated each phase would have a storm water report and a detention pond must be developed for each phase. Commissioner Bradford asked if assurances have been given in the preliminary information that runoff would be addressed. Mr. Sommer stated the storm water runoff calculations and ponds were contained in ordinance form. Commissioner Benberry stated the storm water reviews were stringent and effective. No further questions were asked. Chairman Wade called for the vote. 7 Ayes (Benberry, Bradford, Griffin, Morrison, Pollard, Schramke, Wade), 0 Nays Case # VAC2023-0001 3150 & 3151 Coleman Road ROW closure. Commissioner Benberry offered: I move that this Commission adopt a resolution forwarding a positive recommendation to the Board of Commissioners to vacate and close 8,208 square feet of Coleman Road between 3150 & 3151 Coleman Road. Commissioner Pollard seconded. Mr. Sommer stated this section of Coleman Road was open to Technology Drive. He further stated a cul- de-sac is proposed. He stated staff had one comment on the plat to show a property line to be established at the bottom of the hill. Mr. Goins stated in addition to the ROW closure a small amount of property would be dedicated for the cul-de-sac. Commissioner Morrison asked if an 18 -wheeler would be able to get out of the cul-de-sac. Mr. Goins stated such vehicle would be able to get out of the cul-de-sac. No further questions were asked. Chairman Wade called for the vote. 7 Ayes (Benberry, Bradford, Griffin, Morrison, Pollard, Schramke, Wade), 0 Nays Other Business Adjournment Chairman Wade adjourned the meeting at 6:54 PM. Respectfully submitted by Joshua P. Sommer, AICP