MINUTES OF THE

 

March 15, 2005

 

Planning & Zoning Commission

 

Members Present:  John Atwood, Chairman, and members Chris Brownawell, Linda Cheezum, Dan Swann and Tom Moore.

 

Members Absent:

 

Staff Present:  Tom Hamilton, Town Planner, Zach Smith, GIS Analyst, and Stacie Rice, Planning Secretary.

 

Staff Absent:   None.

 

Mr. Atwood called the meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission to order at 1:00 p.m.  The first order of business was the approval of the February 17th minutes.  Upon motion of Mr. Brownawell, seconded by Mr. Swann the Commission voted 5-0 to approve the February minutes.

 

The first item discussed was 8154/8174 Ocean Gateway requesting sketch site plan review for a 14,469 square foot Walgreen’s Pharmacy.  Mr. Stagg explained that this site is basically the same as was approved for an Eckerd’s Pharmacy.  He explained that the drive thru has been relocated to the Orchard Lane side of the site plan.  Required parking is 97 parking spaces, however they are proposing 61, therefore they are requesting a waiver of 38 spaces.   David Konapelsky, of GTM Architects explained they are proposing burgundy brick building, with a metal roof.  Upon motion of Mrs. Cheezum, seconded by Mr. Swann the Commission voted 5-0 to approve the sketch site plan including the brick relief work, the route 50 entrance being 36 feet, reducing south Orchard Lane entrance to 32 feet, and moving it 5 feet towards Dover Road, the Commission also approved a waiver of 38 parking spaces. 

 

The next item discussed was Hunter’s Mill a sketch plan for 171 lot residential subdivision.  The property is zoned R-10A and A1.  The applicant’s attorney, Mark Gabler, explained they are proposing a 153 lot single family residential subdivision.  13 of the lots are to be duplex units, making a total of 168 housing units.  The Commission discussed in great detail the issue portions of lots being included in the non-tidal wetlands.  Mr. Hamilton stated that he spoke with Mr. Al Kampmeyer of the MDE and he was to send a letter or be present at the meeting, however neither of these occurred.  Therefore, the Commission decided to defer making a decision on this matter until such time they have heard from the MDE on this issue. The applicant is proposing 3 parks to be located on this site.  They Commission agreed they would like to see a more centrally located park in the neighborhood.  The Commission would like to see a traffic analysis for this project.  Mr. Glass stated that a State Highway access permit will be required.  The Commission gave the applicant some guidance of what they would like to see changed. The applicants are to revise

the subdivision plans and return to the Commission.   The following comments were suggested by the Commission. . .

 

 

 

 

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§         Requested letter from MDE regarding the wetland buffer which is proposed in the rear of several lots.

§         They would like to see a traffic study done for the subdivision.

§         Park location being more centrally located

§         Have staff look into PFA (Priority Funding Area) issues regarding usage of new sewer plant.

 

 

            The next item was from staff concerning Sts. Peter and Paul Church. Mr. Stagg explained that the Church is growing rapidly and they feel they need additional parking for the Church.  They presently have approved 282 parking spaces and would like to add 132 spaces bringing the total number of spaces to 414.Upon motion of Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Brownawell, the Commission voted 5-0 to approve the request to increase the parking.

 

The next item discussed was a request from Landscape Architectural Services, LLC, on behalf of Hampton Inn Hotel to replace previously approved a 6’ wooden fence, which is to be located behind the Hampton Inn on Brainard Lane.  They would like to change the fence to a 6’ vinyl fence, which lattice at the top.  The Commission was in favor of this change.     

 

The staff handed to the Commission a revised Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Hamilton requested that the Commission review the draft ordinance which will be discussed at the April 21st meeting. 

 

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 3:10 p.m. by motion of Mr. Atwood, seconded by Mr. Moore.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Stacie S. Rice

                                                                        Planning & Zoning Secretary