HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-05-2024September 5, 2024 5:30 p.m.
Paducah City Hall Commission Chambers
Attendees: Joe Benberry, Micky Carman, Gayle Kaler, Vice-Chair David Morrison, Allan Rhodes, Chairman Bob Wade
Absent: Trey Griffin
Staff: Carol Gault, Interim Planning Director; Joshua P. Sommer, Planner III; Paul Bradford, Legal Counsel
Guests: Scotty Ray, Ian Reed
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 Carman offered:
I move that the reading of the minutes for August 5, 2024 be waived and that the minutes of said meeting, as prepared by staff, be approved as written.
Vice-Chair Morrison seconded.
No corrections were requested. Chairman Wade called for the vote.
5 Ayes (Benberry, Carman, Morrison, Rhodes, Wade), 0 Nays
*Commissioner Kaler joined the meeting after the minutes.
URCDA New Petitions
Planning Commission Continued Petitions
Case # ZON2024-0005 837 & 857 McGuire Avenue
Zone change from R-4 to M-1.
No changes. Was left on the table.
Planning Commission New Petitions
Case # ZON2024-0006 5065 Concord Avenue
Assign R-4 Zoning to 5065 Concord Avenue.
Mr. Sommer presented the staff report. He stated there was a lot of history with the site and went over when the City purchased the property. The plat restrictions, the Regional Trade
Center and the utilization of the lot was discussed. Mr. Sommer stated a multi-family development would provide workforce housing in the Regional Trade Center. Additionally, the proposal
was in conformance with the City of Paducah Comprehensive Plan and with the Board of Commissioner’s priorities. Two goals of the Comp Plan were discussed as well as the Housing and
Quality of Life priorities. The R-4 Zone designation would provide a buffer between the busy commercial area and the residential subdivision. Mr. Sommer stated that the staff report
reflects Olivet Church Road in the findings of fact, but it should be New Holt Road. The motion had the correct wording.
Commissioner Benberry offered:
I move that this Commission recommend approval to the Board of Commissioners and adopt a resolution recommending approval thereof of the requested initial zoning of R-4 High Density
Residential Zone for property located at 5065 Concord Avenue.
I further move this Commission adopt the following findings of fact in support of said recommendation:
The new alignment of New Holt Road provides a discernable boundary between commercial properties to the east and residential properties to the west.
A subdivision restriction is in place for residential uses only.
This location would be a transition spot and a buffer between the auto-centric characteristics of the Regional Trade Center and the nearby single-family and two-family neighborhood of
Kindred Subdivision.
The City of Paducah Comprehensive Plan supports both housing choice and population growth.
Two priorities of the Board of Commissioners are both Housing and Quality of Life.
The spirit and intent of the R-4 Zone would be fulfilled by providing a buffer between a commercial use and low-density housing.
Commissioner Kaler seconded.
Chairman Wade then opened the public hearing.
Mr. Ian Reed, 3330 Fairlane Avenue, spoke. He asked if a developer was already in mind. Mr. Sommer stated a developer is not in mind as an RFP would be released. Mr. Reed asked if
any of the closed roads would be reconnected to New Holt Road. Mr. Sommer stated there are no plans on the City’s end, but could be proposed by a Developer. Any proposed reopening
of any roads would have to be reviewed on the site plan.
Mr. Scotty Ray, 5101 Concord Avenue, spoke. He stated he bought his current house in 2017. He mowed the parcel in question for three years. He further stated he had tried to purchase
the land for seven years. People come from other neighborhoods come to walk around the neighborhood. His preference would be for two-family dwellings or an R-2 zoning designation.
Mr. Ray then discussed potential density on the lot.
Chairman Wade asked if the R-1 Zone was in a temporary state. Mr. Sommer stated that was correct.
Mr. Sommer clarified the zoning calculations.
Hearing no further public comment, Chairman Wade closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Kaler asked if sidewalks would be constructed. Mr. Sommer stated it is usually site-specific, with the usual determining factor if sidewalks are available to connect to.
After reviewing an ariel photograph, it was determined a sidewalk is in existence along New Holt Road.
No further questions were asked. Chairman Wade called for the vote.
6 Ayes (Carman, Griffin, Kaler, Morrison, Rhodes, Wade), 0 Nays
Other Business
Adjournment
Chairman Wade adjourned the meeting at 5:50 PM.
Respectfully submitted by Joshua P. Sommer, AICP
