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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.16.75MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission January 16, 1975 Members Present: Arthur Harris, Chairman Robert Karns, Vice - Chairman David Berrien C. B. Franklin Vic Gischler Jeff Davis Edward Blacksheare Members Absent: Kirby Moncrief Rudy Sloan Others Present: Bill Braceland, Building Official John Steffens, Zoning Director Mack LaZenby, City Engineer Dave Farr, City Planner Julian Stenstrom, City Commissioner The meeting was called to order aby the Chairman, Arthur Harris. The first item on the agenda was a site plan for a Medical Office Building in the RMOI District on the southwest corner of 2nd St. and Bay Avenue, represented by Dr. Shaw. The plan was presented and discussed as to ample parking and proper landscaping, and met all requirements. Dr. Shaw asked for a 1 -ft curve in the sidewalk to preserve an existing tree. Motion to approve the plan by Mr. Blacksheare, seconded by Mr. Davis. Motion carried. The next item was a site plan for a Convenience Store in the GC -2 District, on the southeast corner of Airport Blvd. and McCracken Road, represented by Mr. Jim Alford. Discussion of the plan, regarding exits and entrances and some plan for the corner other than shrubbery, which could possible obstruct traffic view. Motion to approve the plan, with designated exits and entrances, by Mr. Franklin, seconded by Mr. Karns, motion carried. Next item for discussion was a Site Plan for a 2- X 40 Ware- house Addition to the Mebane Station in the GC -2 District, on the southwest corner of Airport Blvd. and 17 -92. There was no representative present but plans were brought to the Building Official, who presented them. Mr. Davis moved to approve the plan, providing the paving extend to the loading dock of the proposed addition, seconded by Mr. Blacksheare. Motion carried. The next item on the agenda was a Site Plan and request for a conditional use for Used Car Sales in the GC -2 District on the Planning & Zoning Minutes - Jan. 16, 1975 - Page 2 west side of 17 -92, south of Lake Minnie, presented by Mr. Jim Lash. The plan showed no plan for paving or sight -proof fence, and so the Chairman told him the Board needed something more specific. Mr. Davis moved to table the request until a plan can be presented showing the intentions of the requester as to the points in question. Mr. Franklin seconded, motion carried. At the request of Mr. Lash, for either a denial, or approval, Mr. Gischler moved to deny the request. Mr. Franklin seconded. Motion carried. The next item was a request for a conditional use in the SC -3 District for the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises at 300 South Sanford Avenue, represented by Mr. Leo Williams. The Building Official told the members the building has been inspected and meets all requirements. There was no one to speak in opposition. Mr. Gischler moved to grant the conditional use, seconded by Mr. Davis. Motion carried. Mr. Brailey Odham presented a Plat of Sanora, Unit III, and discussion regarding the water and sewer which will be sup- plied by an existing line. Mr. Odham requested approval of the Plat before the engineering is completed, with the assurance that the engineering will be completed before the Plat is pre- sented to the City Commission. Mr. Karns moved to approve the Plat, providing the City Attorney approves the lagality of the action. Seconded by Mr. Franklin, motion carried. (Note: Approved as SR -1 setback, with 5 -ft. side yard) Mrs. Christine McCloud made a request, from the floor, for a conditional use for the sale of ;beer and wine, off the premises at 1308 W. 8th St. No action was taken on this request as the members of the Board wish to view the site before making a decision. Bill Braceland, Building Official, informed the Board that the City Commission has approved the recommended Street Paving Policy, but had denied the Off- Street Parking Requirements, as presented from the Dec. 12, 1974 meeting. Mr. Julian Stenstrom City Commissioner, was present and was asked to define the reasons for the denial. He said it was the feeling of the Mayor, and the Commissioners in general, that the Off- Street Parking might present a hardship to the people in the downtown area, and so was denied on that basis. Mr. Jeff Davis dismissed himself from the meeting as a votion Board Member in order to represent a Site Plan for additional offices at 1100 East First St. After determining the drainage as complying with the requirements, Mr. Franklin moved to ap- prove the plan, Mr. Karns seconded. Motion carried. Planning & Zoning Meeting - January 16, 1975 - Page 3 Mr. Gischler called to the attention of the Board that the minutes of the last meeting omitted the agreed decision of the members to make the City Commission aware of the feeling that some compensation whould be given to property owners in a water re- charge area, when construction is limited because of the recharge area. Mr. Berrien moved to approve the amended minutes, seconded by Mr. Franklin. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Arthur Harris, Chairman