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11.18.82MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission Nov. 18, 1982 7:30 P.M. Members Present: J. Q. Galloway, Chairman Jim Barks Cliff Miller C. B. Franklin John Morris Gary L. Davidson George Willis Members Absent: Darrell Grieme Sheila Roberts Others Present: Leah Rogers, Zoning Inspector The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, J. Q. Galloway, at 7:30 P.M. The first item was a Public Hearing to consider rezoning from SR -lA to GC -2, the property located at 1317 Elm Ave., represented by Remedious Rutledge. Mrs. Rutledge said she was asking for the GC -2 zoning in order to rent for commercial purposes. There is a residence there at the present time and it is rented. Present to speak in opposition: M. L. "Sonny" Raborn, Connie Fowler, R.A. Cobb, Jean Adams for Candy Booth, Walter Hamilton, Roy Burke and Blanche Cunningham, all residents fo adjacent property and all in opposition to GC -2 zoning in a residential area. There was a letter from George Touhy, expressing opposition. Mr. Morris moved to recommend denial of the rezoning, based on the fact that there was no reason to change the zoning of a residential area. Mr. Barks seconded. Motion carried. The next item for discussion was a Public Hearing to consider a Conditional Use of a Memory Garden for the interment of ashes, to be located at 401 Park Ave. (Holy Cross Episcopal Church) in the RMOI zoned district, represented by Father Robert M. Anderson. He said the plan is to build a wall that will section off an area, 30' X 30' adjacent to the front side of the church and the ashes will be put into biodegradable containers which will eventually be mixed with the earth. He said it will not be a business and there will be no charge, but a service to the parishioners and their families. There was dis- cussion on the possiblity of legal ramifications in the case of a sale or move of the property. Mr. Morris said, with so many questions, he felt the board should get some advice from the City Attorney before making a decision. Mr. Morris moved to table the item until the next meeting with some input from the City Attorney on the legal aspects in the meantime. Mr. Franklin seconded. Motion carried. The next item, a Public Hearing to consider a Conditional Use of a church to be located at 113 S. Maple Ave. in the GC -2 zoned district was dismissed for lack of representation or notice of cancellation from the proponent, Wade Pickren. Mr. Richard Kendall, a resident of the area was present to get some information on the size of the church proposed for the area. He said he was not present to speak in opposition but there had been a church there before and there was a parking problem with the narrow streets and he wanted to know the plans. MINUTES - Planning & Zoning Commission - Nov. 18, 1982 - 7:30 P.M. Page 2 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- The next item for discussion was a site plan and change of use from a real estate office to a bus stop for Trailways, to be located at 1002 S. French Ave. in the GC -2 zoned district, represented by John S. Root. Mr. Root said during the discussion that the bus loads and unloads on 10th St. and the interval is about a 5- minute stop. There was discussion on the hazards of the bus stopping so close to 17 -92 and the fact that there are no designated parking spaces on the site plan. There is a telephone answering service presently in the building and the bus service would be and additional business. After discussion, Mr. Morris moved to deny the request as the site plan as presented could not be approved. Mr. Franklin seconded. The board felt the present plan would be a hazard to passengers, motorists and pedestrians, and advised Mr. Root to get with the building department and possibly get a better plan that the board could consider. Mr. W. L. Swindle, representing Trailways, was present and asked to express his opinion regarding the request. He said they would make an effort to present a plan that the board could consider. The next item for consideration was a site plan of a Monument Company to be located at 2208 W. 25th St. in the GC -2 zoned district, represented by Brent McCall, for the owner, Glen McCall. Mr. McCall was granted a variance of 8' on the west side of the proposed building by the Board of Adjustment. He said when he leased the property from the City, the request was that he not put any permanent structure on the property because there is a force main there and a possiblity of having to move any structure over it. During the discussion on the parking area, it was agreed that any approval would have to be conditional on the City Commission decision regarding paving of the parking area. Mr. Morris moved to approve, subject to meeting the stipulations of the City Commission for parking and landscaping. Miss Rogers reported that she had sent a 10 -day notice to Cooper's Pub regarding the paving of their paved parking required at the time the addition was per- mitted. If the paving has not been started in that period of time, a Notice of Violation will be mailed to the owner. The Minutes of the previous meeting were approved. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. r J. Q. Galloway, Cha' man