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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-07-2023September 7, 2023 5:30 p.m. Paducah City Hall Commission Chambers Attendees: Joe Benberry, Micky Carman, Trey Griffin, Vice-Chair David Morrison, Allan Rhodes Absent: Gayle Kaler, Chairman Bob Wade Staff: Joshua P. Sommer, Planner III; Paul Bradford, legal counsel Guests: Kyle Joiner, Dusty McBride, Jason Goins, Brad Walker, Steve Warren Vice-Chair Morrison called the called meeting of the Paducah Planning Commission/ URCDA to order at 5:30 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The roll was taken. Commissioner Griffin offered: I move that the reading of the minutes for July 13, 2023 be waived and that the minutes of said meeting, as prepared by staff, be approved as written. Commissioner Benberry seconded. No corrections were requested. Vice-Chair Morrison called for the vote. 4 Ayes (Benberry, Griffin, Morrison, Rhodes), 0 Nays *Note – this was Commissioner Carman’s first meeting URCDA New Petitions Planning Commission Continued Petitions Case # PLT2022-0002 125 Ridgeview Street Final subdivision plat of 30 two-family lots and establishing Tract 1. Mr. Sommer presented the staff report. He stated all the lots met the zoning requirements. He described the waiver of the sidewalks on both sides of the street. The Petitioner has addressed all of staff’s comments. Commissioner Rhodes offered: I move that this Commission adopt a resolution approving the final subdivision of property located at 125 Ridgeview Street. I further move that a variance to permit a sidewalk on one side of the street be based on the following findings of fact: The property is large enough to be developed as a Planned Unit Development, pursuant to Section 102-34 (b) of the Paducah Subdivision Ordinance. There are no existing sidewalks along Petter Avenue or Ridgeview Street to connect onto. The proposed sidewalk shown on the inside of the loop provides the greatest access to all the lots, as the subdivision continues down Ridgeview Street approximately 145’ south of Lot 30. Commissioner Benberry seconded. Commissioner Rhodes asked about sidewalks on both sides of the street. Mr. Jason Goins, the Petitioner’s professional representative with Siteworx, stated there would not be heavy foot traffic due to the subdivision just having 30 lots. No further questions were asked. Vice-Chair Morrison called for the vote. 5 Ayes (Benberry, Carman, Griffin, Morrison, Rhodes), 0 Nays Case # PLT2023-0001 3315 Pines Road Final subdivision plat of 16 two-family lots. Mr. Sommer stated this plat was for a two-family dwelling subdivision. He stated the structures would be one story with one-car garages. Tract B would be for storm water. Tract C would be kept open. He stated this location was in a higher-density development area of the City. Staff had one comment to extend an ingress/ egress across Lot 10. Commissioner Carman offered: I move that this Commission adopt a resolution approving the final subdivision of property located at 3315 Pines Road. Commissioner Benberry seconded. Commissioner Griffin asked if a fence would be installed. Mr. Goins stated if there was a contingent approval for the fence, the developer would be fine with said contingency. Mr. Sommer stated a fence easement was shown to be established. In order to make sure the fence is constructed, the Planning Commission could amend the motion to include the fence. Commissioner Griffin made a motion to amend the motion on the floor to include a fence along River Oaks Subdivision. Commissioner Benberry seconded. Vice-Chair Morrison called for the vote on the amendment. 5 Ayes (Benberry, Carman, Griffin, Morrison, Rhodes), 0 Nays No further questions were asked. Vice-Chair Morrison called for the vote on the amended motion. 5 Ayes (Benberry, Carman, Griffin, Morrison, Rhodes), 0 Nays Planning Commission New Petitions Before the next two cases were heard, Vice-Chair Morrison explained the standards for approval and if anyone would like to speak, to keep their comments brief. He also explained the actions the Planning Commission could take. Case # PLT2022-0003 5345 & 5435 US Highway 60 West Preliminary subdivision plat for six lots and a portion of a lot lying partially in McCracken County. Mr. Sommer presented the staff report. He stated this plat encompassed territory in both the City and in McCracken County. The proposal was for six commercial lots in the City and a portion of a tract what would be partially in the City and partially in the County. Planning staff did meet with McCracken County planning staff and the County portion has been preliminary approved. Mr. Sommer described some of the proposed improvements in the County. He further stated McCracken County would not be waiving sidewalks and staff’s recommendation was not to waive sidewalks in the City portion. Mr. Sommer also described access and proposed stop lights. Staff’s comments are for a sidewalk detail, a pavement section of 30’ for semi-trucks and a note as to who would maintain the storm water detention area. Commissioner Griffin offered: I move that the preliminary subdivision plat for 5345 and 5435 US Highway 60 West 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 Benberry seconded. Vice-Chair Morrison then opened the public hearing. No one from the public spoke. Hearing no public comment, Vice-Chair Morrison closed the public hearing. No questions were asked. Vice-Chair Morrison called for the vote. 5 Ayes (Benberry, Carman, Griffin, Morrison, Rhodes), 0 Nays Case # APP2022-0016 700 Old North Friendship Road Establish a Planned Unit Development. Mr. Sommer presented the staff report. He described the request was to reduce the lot area for each multi-family unit. He stated 31 multi-family dwelling units are proposed. The proposed density would be the same as the R-3 Zone. There would be one point of ingress/ egress off Old North Friendship Road. The central green area could provide a playground for children. The proposal is supported by the City of Paducah Comprehensive Plan with respect to population growth. Mr. Sommer then described the land uses around the site. Commissioner Benberry offered: I move that this Commission adopt a resolution establishing a Planned Unit Development at 700 Old North Friendship Road to reduce the required lot area from 4,000 square feet to 3,000 square feet for each proposed multi-family dwelling unit. I further move that the Commission adopt the following finds of fact in support of said Planned Unit Development: The City of Paducah Comprehensive Plan supports population growth and housing choice. Housing choice is a Board of Commissioner’s priority. The site has easy ingress/ egress to North Friendship Road and when widening is complete, traffic movement will be enhanced between Highway 45 and Highway 62. There are several different land uses in the immediate vicinity in both the City of Paducah and McCracken County, including single-family, two-family, cemetery and industrial/ commercial uses. The proposed density would be identical to the R-3 Medium Density Residential Zone. Commissioner Rhodes seconded. Vice-Chair Morrison then opened the public hearing. Mr. Steve Warren, who owns the property at 521 North Friendship spoke. He stated that he has discussed with the state about a new entrance. He wanted clarification on the project and has no issues. Commissioner Rhodes asked about the direction of storm water flow. His concern was storm water potentially getting into residences and garages. Mr. Kyle Joiner with Pin Oak Engineering stated preliminary grading plans have been made. He further stated storm water would exit the site through a new culvert under North Friendship Road. Vice-Chair Morrison asked if a traffic study was done. Mr. Joiner stated a traffic study was not performed. Commissioner Rhodes stated he felt the development was crowed and there should be a place for children to play. Mr. Joiner stated the ideal tenant would be empty-nesters wishing to downsize. Mr. Sommer asked if the central grass area had been discussed further for a playground. Preliminary discussions had been made. Commissioner Rhodes asked if there had been any thought for a different entrance. Mr. Warren stated he had the lowest property on North Friendship. His concern was flooding. Vice-Chair Morrison stated generally issues that occur prior to redevelopment are addressed during construction. Commissioner Benberry stated the detention areas would be designed to capture the storm water runoff. Mr. Sommer stated the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has a zero net increase of stormwater policy. Hearing no further public comment, Vice-Chair Morrison closed the public hearing. No further questions were asked. Vice-Chair Morrison called for the vote. 4 Ayes (Benberry, Carman, Griffin, Morrison,), 1 Nays (Rhodes) Other Business Adjournment Vice-Chair Morrison adjourned the meeting at 6:10 PM. Respectfully submitted by Joshua P. Sommer, AICP