MINUTES
OF THE
January
15, 2004
Planning
& Zoning Commission
Members Present:
John Atwood, Chairman, and members Chris Brownawell,
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present:
Staff Absent: None.
Mr. Atwood called the meeting
of the Planning & Zoning Commission to order at
The first item discussed was a
5,201 square foot Bob Evans Restaurant. The applicant’s agent, Ryan Showalter,
explained they are requesting to build 155 seat restaurant on a 1.928 acre
track of land which is owned by Gannon Family Limited Partnership. The proposed landscaping and parking requirements
are incompliance with the Zoning Ordinance.
Proposed architecture is brick. Access
is limited to one entrance from
The nest item discussed was the Talbot Family Support Center requesting
site plan review for a 4,320 square foot day care center and playground. Applicant
proposes to building a 3,600 square foot daycare building which will replace
the hospital daycare center located on Adkins Avenue. Structure will be located on two small
parcels directly behind the Neighborhood Service Center with access from Vine
Street. The applicant’s agent, Ryan
Showalter explained that the property and the adjacent parking lot are owned by
the Hospital. Access would be via a one way drop off zone
with 3 onsite parking spaces. Mr. Glass,
Town Engineer was concerned with the traffic circulation at the site and would
like to see lighting which would be on all hours
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the night not just censored lighting. Proposed
building would be modular with a flat roof.
The playground area would be 5,400 square feet which will be fenced. The
Storm Water Management issued will be resolved with the Town Engineer. Upon
motion of Mr. Brownawell, seconded by Mr. Swann the Commission voted 4-0 to
accept the site plan and make a favorable recommendation to the Board of Zoning
Appeals. The application was conditioned
on traffic/circulation, and Storm Water Management issues being resolved with
the Town Engineer.
The next application discussed was the
Dudrow Farm requesting PMR (Planned
Major Retail) review for a new shopping center.
Sandy McAlister, representing the applicant indicated that once again
they were submitting a request for a PMR shopping center on the Dudrow
Farm. The project for the most part is
identical to the site plans previously reviewed and approved by the Planning
Commission. Mr. McAlister stated that the changes included a reconfiguration of
the commercial core into one 100,000 square foot plus building which is to be
divided into 4 or 5 smaller retail stores.
Additionally, the number of access to the site from route 322 had been
reduced to one. He also stated that there would be no grocery
on this site. It was determined by the
Commission that it was not necessary for a full presentation of the
project. Upon motion of Mrs. Cheezum
seconded by Mr. Swann the Commission voted 4-0 to approve the PMR request and
forwarded a favorable recommendation to the Town Council.
The Commission discussed an item from
staff concerning architectural review for Fishing
Cove Builders. Joanne Baker, with
Torchio Architects explained the architectural changes to the Commission. Ms. Baker asked the Commission in the event
the developer decides to construct the building at 38’ instead of the required
35’ they make a favorable recommendation to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Upon motion of Mr. Brownawell, seconded by
Mr. Swann the Commission voted 4-0 to approve the architectural rendering and
make a favorable recommendation to the Board of Zoning Appeals in the event developer
decides to construct building to 38’ instead of 35’.
Another item from staff was
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the
revision to parking area and sidewalks.
The Commission discussed briefly the history and affordability of this
project and suggested that the Council might take action of insure
affordability. Upon motion of Mr.
Brownawell, seconded by Mrs. Cheezum the Commission voted 4-0 to approve the
site plan and new architecture proposed and forward to the Town Council. Technical issues are to worked out with the
Town Planner and Town Engineer.
Mr. Sid Campen and Carol Aberzeezee
representing Londonderry Retirement
Community explained a plan to expand the Londonderry Retirement Community
requiring annexation of adjacent lands on Easton Point. No action was taken as this was a discussion
item only.
There being no further business
the meeting was adjourned at
Respectfully
submitted,
Stacie
M. Sauca
Planning
Secretary