MINUTES OF THE

November 18, 2004

Planning & Zoning Commission

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

Members Absent: Dan Swann.

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 October 21^st minutes.  Upon motion of Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Brownawell the Commission voted 4-0 to approve the October minutes.

The first item discussed was 22 Plum Street requesting PUD review of five (5) apartment units. Mr. Bill Stagg, the applicant’s agent, explained that this project is a residential PUD converting the old Mt. Pleasant Moving and Storage warehouse into 5 apartments.  The old moving and storage business has always included one residential unit.  The PUD provision allows up to 8 units per acre, which would permit 5 units.  Mr. Stagg explained the applicant is proposing 2 parking spaces per unit, plus two additional spaces, which will be located behind the building.   Access to the parking will be via a drive on the east side of the lot.  The existing gravel drive around the site will be removed.  Proposed landscaping will screen the parking area and the building from adjacent properties.  Extensive landscaping will be planted along the boundary of the courtyard.  Jon Braithwaite, Architect for the project explained they plan to re-side the entire building with vinyl siding which is a change from the plans submitted.  The Commission felt this project would be a great enhancement to the property.  Upon motion of Mr. Brownawell, seconded by Mr. Moore the Commission voted 4-0 to approve the 5 unit PUD, which is consistent with the Comprehensive plan and make a favorable recommendation to the Town Council. 

The next item was from staff concerning Cannery Square Expansion.  Mr. Stagg, representing the applicant explained that subsequent to the October 21^st approval the applicant has determined to change the siding proposed from wood to vinyl siding.  Mr. Stagg indicated that the applicant was I the process of putting vinyl siding on the existing building and wanted the entire project to match.  After discussion it was determined that Mr. Stagg was to return at a future meeting of samples of proposed new siding and a time table of the replacement of the existing complex. 

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The next item was also from staff concerning Lots 58/59 Carlton Business Park. Mr. Stagg, the applicant’s agent, explained they would like to modify the previously approved site plan.  They would like to modify the building size to 50 x 75 and add a second floor, which will be used as office space.  Mr. Hamilton felt as though this was a significant change to the site plan and informed Mr. Stagg to submit a formal application for the proposed changes.

The next item discussed was the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.  Mr. Kehoe, Town Attorney discussed the concept of a developer’s right agreement with the Planning Commission.  Mr. Kehoe indicated that this was a valuable tool used by other communities when negotiating with developers.  He offered to draft language which he would present to the Commission at their next meeting. 

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 2:50 p.m. by motion of Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Brownawell.

Respectfully submitted,

Stacie S. Rice

                                                                        Planning & Zoning Secretary