MINUTES OF THE

May 19, 2005

Planning & Zoning Commission

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

Members Absent: Linda Cheezum.

Staff Present:  Tom Hamilton, Town Planner, Zach Smith, GIS Analyst, Lynn Thomas, Long Ranger Planner 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 April 21^st minutes.  Upon motion of Mr. Swann, seconded by Mr. Brownawell the Commission voted 4-0 to approve the April minutes.

The first item discussed a sketch site plan for Hunter’s Mill Subdivision a 154 lot (171 unit) residential subdivision.  The Commission had previously reviewed this at their March 2005 meeting, at which time the applicant was advised of necessary changes to the plat.  The plat addressed several of the issues from the previous meeting such as the relocation and design of the park, and minor changes to the street system requested by the Town Engineer. It was determined that the area was included as a priority funding area and usage of the new sewer facility for this project was acceptable.  The Commission members stated that the previous proposal “Two Oaks” was a much better design and concept for this site, and that this plan could be much better.  Upon motion of Mr. Brownawell, seconded by Mr. Moore the Commission voted 4-0 to approve the sketch subdivision.

The next item discussed was 9040 Glebe Park Drive requesting sketch site plan review for a 24,000 square foot expansion to the existing building.  After discussion the commission voted unanimously to approve the sketch site plan conditioned on FAA approval(s). 

The next item discussed was from staff concerning the Annual Report. Mr. Thomas explained that he had prepared the 2005 annual report.  Upon motion of Mr. Brownawell, seconded by Mr. Moore that Commission voted 4-0 to approve the annual report and authorize the Chairman to sign. 

The next item was also from staff concerning the Bay Street Ponds.  Jean Sleer of Environmental Concerns, representing a request from Breene Kerr a neighboring property owner to revise the project relocating the pedestrian foot path.  The Town Staff did not support the proposal and suggested that if the sidewalk was to be moved it should be to a location along side the access to the Bay Street condominium across the existing bridge

between the ponds.   After much discussion, the Commission determined not to approve this request but indicated it could support the alternate location proposed by the Town Staff.

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There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m. by motion of Mr. Swann, seconded by Mr. Moore.   

Respectfully submitted,

Stacie S. Rice

                                                                        Planning & Zoning Secretary