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Home My WebLink About12-21-2020-virtual MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 21, 2020, 5:30 P.M. Video Conference Meeting via Zoom Note: In order to keep the Commission and public safe in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak this meeting was held virtually using video teleconferencing. In accordance with Senate Bill 150, the public was invited to participate by joining: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/83107661027 or view the meeting on the government access channel, Government 11 (Comcast channel 11). The link was included on individual legal notice. Attendees: Chairwoman Cathy Crecelius, Vice-Chair Lorraine Schramke, Joe Benberry, Paul Bradford, David Morrison, Valerie Pollard, Bob Wade Absent: Staff: Tammara Tracy, Director of Planning; Josh Sommer, Senior Planner; Katie Axt, Principal Planner Guests: Jason Goins, Evan Rittgers, Eddie Box, Jett Wood, Tim Page, Rob Allen Sr. & Rob Allen Jr. Chairwoman Crecelius called the regularly-scheduled meeting of the Paducah Planning Commission to order at 5:30 pm. Members who were present were visible on the video monitor. The pledge of allegiance to the U.S. flag was recited. The Roll was taken. Commissioner Morrison offered the following motion: I move that the reading of the minutes for December 7, 2020 be waived and that the minutes of said meeting, as prepared by staff, be approved as written. The motion was seconded by Vice-Chair Schramke. No corrections were requested. 7 Ayes (Crecelius, Benberry, Bradford, Morrison, Pollard, Schramke, Wade), 0 Nays; Motion approved. URCDA New Cases Case #: SOA2020-117 1406 Harrison Street Sale of Asset. Commissioner Wade offered: I move that the URCDA find that the property located at 1406 Harrison Street is surplus; I further move the bid of $325.00 for the property is accepted; MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION – continued page 2 / 5 I further move the property be transferred to Charles Nichols subject to the standard clause applied in the Fountain Avenue Redevelopment Area stating that the property would revert back to the City if the owner fails to comply with the submitted proposal and substantially complete the project within two years. Commissioner Morrison seconded. Chairwoman Crecelius asked Senior Planner Josh Sommer if there was going to be a presentation for this item. Mr. Sommer stated the Petitioner has constructed another house in Paducah before, the Petitioner was offering $325 for the lot and the lot was in the Fountain Avenue redevelopment area. No further questions were asked. Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote. 7 Ayes (Crecelius, Benberry, Bradford, Morrison, Pollard, Schramke, Wade), 0 Nays Case #: SOA2020-118 1310 Madison Street Sale of Asset. Commissioner Pollard offered: I move that the URCDA find that the property located at 1310 Madison Street is surplus; I further move the bid of $500.00 for the property is accepted; I further move the property be transferred to Cynthia Turner subject to the standard clause applied in the Fountain Avenue Redevelopment Area stating that the property would revert back to the City if the owner fails to comply with the submitted proposal and substantially complete the project within two years. Commissioner Benberry seconded. Senior Planner Josh Sommer stated this lot was also in Fountain Avenue. The Petitioner was proposing $500 for the lot to construct a new $150,000 home. Commissioner Morrison asked if SOA2020-118 or SOA2020-119 was the correct case number. Mr. Sommer stated it was SOA2020-118. Commissioner Wade asked what the other bids lacked. Director of Planning Tammara Tracy stated the bidder decided to pursue other properties in the City and did not include any drawings. No further questions were asked. Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote. 7 Ayes (Crecelius, Benberry, Bradford, Morrison, Pollard, Schramke, Wade), 0 Nays Case #: SOA2020-145 2400 Irvin Cobb Drive Sale of Asset for economic development. Commissioner Benberry offered: I move that the URCDA find that it is in the best interest of the City to transfer the property generally described as the rail spur extending from the Paducah & Louisville rail right-of-way to Locust Street to Brown Real Estate Rentals, LLC, subject to an appraisal being conducted, the submittal of an appropriately prepared plat suitable for transfer and recording, and submittal of the administrative fee of $325.00. MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION – continued page 3 / 5 Vice-Chair Schramke seconded. Director of Planning Tammara Tracy spoke to this request. She stated this parcel of land was a rail spur in a business park. Pursuant to state law, an appraisal would be required and explained the state statutes that take into account surplus property. She further stated that the City’s legal counsel had reviewed the request. Commissioner Wade asked if other rail segments would be orphaned by this property transfer. Ms. Tracy stated there would be a remaining spur between Tully Street and Locust Street. Commissioner Benberry asked if the two-year requirement would be applicable. Ms. Tracy stated the project was ready to move forward quickly. Vice-Chair Schramke asked if the project had started yet. Ms. Tracy asked the Petitioners to speak to that question. Mr. Eddie Box stated this was phase I and consisted of a warehouse and dock extension. He stated this phase should be completed in 12 – 18 months. No further questions were asked. Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote. 7 Ayes (Crecelius, Benberry, Bradford, Morrison, Pollard, Schramke, Wade), 0 Nays Planning Commission Continued Cases Case #: PLT2020-101 & WAV2020-106 Case PLT2020-101 was left on the table awaiting roadway and stormwater agreements between the developers and the City Engineer’s office. Case WAV2020-106 was left on the table awaiting a resolution between the Petitioner and the surveyor for roadway frontage. Planning Commission New Business Case #: ZON2020-133 5540 Cairo Road Remove item from agenda. Commissioner Pollard offered: I move that the Planning Commission open the public hearing regarding case ZON2020-133 for property located at 5540 Cairo Road. I further move that this case be removed from the agenda awaiting a revised rezoning petition. Commissioner Benberry seconded. Chairwoman Crecelius stated that since the public hearing was advertised, it had to be opened in order to be removed from the agenda. She further stated the Petitioner has purchased some additional property and would like to submit a new petition for the total property. No questions were asked. Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote. 7 Ayes (Crecelius, Benberry, Bradford, Morrison, Pollard, Schramke, Wade), 0 Nays MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION – continued page 4 / 5 Case #: VAC2020-140 133 Broadway and 111 North Water Street Close two alleys in downtown Paducah. Applicant is the City of Paducah Commissioner Wade offered: I move that this Commission adopt a resolution forwarding a positive recommendation to the Board of Commissioners to vacate and close a 244’ long, 16’ wide alley extending from Broadway toward Jefferson Street and a 173.25’ long, 20’ alley extending from North Water Street toward North 2nd Street at 133 Broadway and 111 North Water Street. Commissioner Morrison seconded. Senior Planner Josh Sommer stated this was a City of Paducah request. He stated the alleys were proposed to be closed in the development known as City Block. After the alley closure, a waiver of subdivision would follow to establish property lines as the developer advises. No questions were asked. Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote. 7 Ayes (Crecelius, Benberry, Bradford, Morrison, Pollard, Schramke, Wade), 0 Nays Case #: ZON2020-148 1036 & 1050-1054 Madison Street and 1045 & 1049 Monroe Street and 314 & 320 North 11th Street Rezoning Petition. Applicant is Millwork Products, LLC Commissioner Morrison offered: I move that this Commission adopt a resolution approving the B-3 General Business Zone classification for property located at 1036 & 1050-1054 Madison Street, 1045 & 1049 Monroe Street and 314 & 320 North 11th Street. I further move the following findings of fact be adopted in accordance with KRS 100.213 (b): The parcels are intended to be utilized for economic expansion which would create jobs within the City limits of Paducah; This Petitioner has undergone several expansions in the vicinity over the last 28 years; The City of Paducah, by way of approval of zoning changes, truck maneuvering variances, light industrial approvals and site plan approvals, has supported economic and physical changes to the character of the area; There is no pressure for residential development in the general area or on these lots in particular; The residential character is of low density to the north, south and west of the site. I further move that the proposed land use be classified as a light industrial use, pursuant to Section 126- 109 (1) (e) of the Paducah Zoning Ordinance. I further move that at least 18 off-street parking spaces be either provided in a new lot to be constructed with approval by the Planning and Engineering Departments or at least 18 off-street parking spaces be dedicated and striped within 400 feet of the front entrance in accordance with the City of Paducah Zoning Ordinance. MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION – continued page 5 / 5 Commissioner Wade seconded. Mr. Tim Page explained the project is an expansion of their current business. Commissioner Morrison asked about parking for the new expansion. Mr. Page stated there was parking available beside the existing building and on the Monroe Street lots. He further stated parking could be made available on Madison Street as well. Vice-Chair Schramke asked about how trucks would maneuver. Mr. Page stated the loading docks would be on the corner. A truck would pull forward from the dock up North 11th Street. No further questions were asked. Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote. 7 Ayes (Crecelius, Benberry, Bradford, Morrison, Pollard, Schramke, Wade), 0 Nays Adjournment Chairwoman Crecelius asked if there was any other business to be brought before the Planning Commission, seeing none she adjourned the hearing at 5:57 pm. Respectfully submitted by Joshua P. Sommer