MINUTES OF THE

October 21, 2004

Planning & Zoning Commission

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

Members Absent: None.

Staff Present:  Tom Hamilton, Town Planner, Matthew Davis, Assistant 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 September 16^th minutes.  Upon motion of Mr. Brownawell, seconded by Mr. Swann the Commission voted 5-0 to approve the September minutes.

The first item discussed was an item from staff concerning Applebee’s Parking Waiver.  The applicant’s agent, Matthew Allen of Bohler Engineering, explained that due to the modification to the employee restroom they are requesting a waiver of 6 parking spaces.  Upon motion of Mr. Brownawell, seconded by Mr. Moore the Commission voted 5-0 to approve the waiver of 6 parking spaces. 

The first item discussed was an expansion to Cannery Square Apartments.  The project is located on North Street behind the Easton Ice Company.  The applicant’s agent Bill Stagg explained they are requesting PRD site plan review for three, 3 story apartment buildings 10 units each.  This project is an expansion of the existing Cannery Square apartments adjacent to this project.  Access to the project is via North Street and a interconnection to the existing apartment complex at the north east corner of this property.  Required parking on site is 48 spaces based on the number of proposed units.  Nine additional spaces have been provided on site. Mr. Stagg explained that landscaping is provided on site and is in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.  Proposed architecture is to be compatible with the existing Cannery Square apartment complex.  Upon motion of Mr. Swann, seconded by Mr. Moore the Commission voted 5-0 to approve the PRD project with the following conditions.

1.) Provide curb, gutter, sidewalks, and street trees along North side of North Street extending to the western right of way of East Avenue.  The sidewalk shall extend to the rail trail. 

2.) Any portion of the abandoned Park Street, which is added to this property should be shown as additional landscaping and buffering.

Mr. Hamilton discussed the proposed zoning changes to the map for the new TND (Traditional Neighborhood District).  Mr. Hamilton presented a power point presentation which depicted several mapped areas he was recommending to be included as TND district.  The Commission agreed with all the proposed changes. 

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 2:40 p.m. by motion of Mr. Swann, seconded by Mrs. Cheezum.

Respectfully submitted,

Stacie S. Rice

                                                                        Planning & Zoning Secretary