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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-06-2022 (no meetings in October or November)cx6..o4_PA`b�. 9� �R MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING .00. URCDA DECEMBER 6, 2022 Paducah City Hall Commission Chambers COMMISSION/ 13 9r4aWMD 5:30 P.M. JAN 0 6 2023 CITY CLERK Attendees: Chairwoman Cathy Crecelius, Paul Bradford, David Morrison, Valerie Pollard, Bob Wade Absent: Vice -Chair Lorraine Schramke, Joe Benberry Staff: Joshua P. Sommer, Planner III Guests: Jason Goins, Sean Newton, Sandy Johnson, Caleb Darnell, Krista Brookshire, Nancy Reyberg, John Wines, Megan Broussard, Kelly Sockley Chairwoman Crecelius called the called meeting of the Paducah Planning Commission/ URCDA to order at 5:30 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. flag was recited. The roll was taken. Commissioner Morrison offered: I move that the reading of the minutes for August 1, 2022 be waived and that the minutes of said meeting, as prepared by staff, be approved as written. Commissioner Pollard seconded. Planner III Josh Sommer pointed out the minutes should be for the September 8' meeting. Commissioner Morrison revised his motion to the September 8, 2022 meeting. No further corrections were requested. Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote. 5 Ayes (Bradford, Crecelius, Morrison, Pollard, Wade), 0 Nays Planning Commission Continued Petitions Planning Commission New Petitions Case # PLT2022-0003 800 North 36th Street Preliminary subdivision plat for 14 townhome lots and a tract for future development. Commissioner Wade offered: I move that the preliminary subdivision plat for 800 North 30 Street be approved and that the matter be continued generally, pending submission of a finalplat incorporating all requirements made known to the Petitioner at the conclusion of the hearing. Commissioner Morrison seconded. MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION/ URCDA —continued page 2 14 Chairwoman Crecelius asked speakers to please not repeat comments from other speakers. She then invited the Petitioner to make his presentation. Mr. Jason Goins of Siteworx presented the petition. He stated the development is proposed to be a townhome subdivision that fronts North 36' Street. He further stated the proposal is in compliance with the subdivision ordinance and the setback variance approved previously by the Board of Adjustment. Commissioner Morrison asked why the ROW of North 36th Street was 100 feet wide. Mr. Goins stated the ROW was platted many years ago. Commissioner Wade asked if access to Tract A would be off West Jefferson Street. Mr. Goins stated that was correct and further stated access to the storm water detention area would be off West Jefferson Street as well. Chairwoman Crecelius asked about the future plans for Tract A. Mr. Goins stated there is no plans for it at this time. Chairwoman Crecelius asked if anyone had any questions. Ms. Nancy Reyberg addressed the Commission. She asked who would be constructing the townhomes. Mr. Goins said Sena Development would construct them or a subcontractor construct them. Mr. John Wines addressed the Commission. He stated concerns on West Jefferson Street centered around traffic. Mr. Wines asked if there would be a road put through Tract A. Mr. Goins stated no road would be connected to North 361h Street. Ms. Krista Brookshire addressed the Commission. She asked who would be responsible for the detention pond. Mr. Goins stated ultimately it would be an HOA responsibility. She then asked about sewer capacity. Mr. Goins stated the sewer in place was designed and approved to handle all properties on North 36 h Street. Ms. Brookshire then asked about added traffic and street entrances. Mr. Goins stated each lot would have their own access off North 36b Street. Ms. Sandy Johnson addressed the Commission. She asked about the retention pond and how it would flow. Mr. Goins stated the detention pond would be kept in a lawn state and most of the time it would be dry. He further stated trees have been planted along the railroad tracks. Ms. Johnson asked about insurance on the detention pond. Mr. Goins stated most likely the HOA would have an insurance policy. Ms. Megan Broussard addressed the Commission. She asked about the train volume and the sounds related to them. Mr. Goins stated there have been trees planted along the railroad tracks and the structures would help mitigate the sound. Ms. Kelly Sockley addressed the Commission. She asked where the drainage from the detention pond would go and stated the area has a high water table. Mr. Goins stated the detention pond would drain under the railroad tracks. Mr. Caleb Darnell addressed the Commission. He asked where the drainage pipe was located. Mr. Goins showed him on the plat where the drainage pipe was located. Ms. Johnson asked about mosquito control. Mr. Goins stated the pond should remain dry and it would be up the HOA to keep the drainage pipe clean. Ms. Brookshire asked about the lot next door. She stated her neighbor was concerned about construction traffic on her lot. Mr. Goins stated the lot would be clearly marked and construction traffic would remain off the lot. Ms. Brookshire then asked about mud getting on the street. Mr. Goins explained the erosion and sediment control permit. Ms. Brookshire asked who she could contact. Mr. Sean Newton, the developer, offered to give her his contact information. Ms. Brookshire then asked about parking on North MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION/ URCDA—continued page 3 /4 36' Street. Mr. Sommer stated the construction equipment should be located off street. More discussion was made about the driveways, ditches, West Jefferson Street and runoff. Mr. Sean Newton addressed the Commission. He stated he was one of the developers. Mr. Newton addressed several concerns such as traffic and drainage. He further stated vegetation was planted by the railroad tracks. Ms. Reyberg stated it was a diverse neighborhood and was good for children. She asked why townhomes were being constructed. Mr. Newton stated the townhomes were going to be high end. He further stated people have been stopping buy wanting to buy a townhome. Commissioner Morrison asked what the square footage of the townhome would be. Mr. Newton stated approximately 3,500 square feet and would be a zero lot line community. Commissioner Morrison asked how tall the structures would be. Mr. Goins stated they would be single story. Mr. Newton stated he would stake the next door property line and make sure construction equipment would stay off the street. Ms. Brookshire asked about the interest in the properties. Mr. Newton stated several people have asked about buying units already. She then asked about a new road. Mr. Goins stated there was not enough room to dedicate ROW. Mr. Darnell asked about property taxes. Mr. Sommer stated that question should be addressed to Mr. Bill Dunn at the PVA. Commissioner Bradford stated several comments were made about extending West Jefferson Street, but it did not appear it would connect as platted. Mr. Newton stated that was correct. Commissioner Bradford asked about the critera for approval or denial. Mr. Sommer stated the 14 lots did meet the R-1 zone with respect to lot width and area. He further stated staff's only comment was to include a note for no sidewalks on the final plat. Ms. Broussard expressed concerns about the school district. Commissioner Morrison asked if there were any stipulations in Planning & Zoning that required review of the schools. Mr. Sommer stated that the Paducah Independent School District was the appropriate body to study the issue and recommendations were made based on KRS Chapter 100. Mr. Goins stated that site development plans have been developed. Those plans would have to be approved by Engineering and Planning & Zoning. Ms. Brookshire asked about the process for major subdivisions. Mr. Sommer explained five or more lots or new ROW does come to the Planning Commission. Chairwoman Crecelius asked Commissioner Wade to re -read the motion. Mr. Sommer explained what tabled generally meant (time to make comments on the final plat). Discussion was made about mailboxes. Mr. Sommer stated the person to talk to at the Post Office was Todd Hawks. No further questions were asked. Chairwoman Crecelius called for the vote. 5 Ayes (Bradford, Crecelius, Morrison, Pollard, Wade), 0 Nay Other Business MINUTES OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION/ URCDA—continued page /4 Adjournment Chairwoman Crecelius adjourned the meeting at 6:38 PM. Respectfully submitted by Joshua P. Sommer, AICP