MINUTES
OF THE
March
20, 2003
Planning
& Zoning Commission
Members Present:
John Atwood, Chairman, and members John White, Chris Brownawell, Linda
Cheezum and Dan Swann.
Staff Present:
Mr.
Atwood called the meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission to order at
The
first item on the agenda was Sts. Peter
& Paul Church requesting sketch site plan review and recommendations
regarding a Special Exception and a height Variance for a new Church facility. The property is located between
The
next item discussed was Easton Church of
God requesting sketch site plan review for a 5,040 square foot Church
school classroom addition. Mr. Bill Stagg, agent, explained that on November
15, 2001 Easton Church of God came before the Planning Commission requesting
review of 2 detached church school classrooms.
At that time the Commission approved the site plan with the
understanding that the applicant must return to the Commission to obtain
approval of the architecture after Board of Zoning Appeals approval. The site plan submitted today revises the
original site plan which was approved in November. The Board of Zoning Appeals has approved the
amendments to these. They reduced the
number of buildings, placing all classrooms in one building. Mr. Bob Lorenz, architect, explained that
they are proposing a brick masonry building with a metal standing seam roof. This will match the style of the existing church. In the future they are proposing to build a
gymnasium which will have the same architecture. Upon motion of Mr. Brownawell, seconded by
Mr. Swann the Commission voted 5-0 to approve the sketch site plan for the church
school addition with the understanding that this approval does not include the
gymnasium which was also shown on the sketch plan.
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The next item discussed was 13 South Aurora Street requesting PRD
(Planned Redevelopment) review of an architectural office site. The property is located in the Planned Redevelopment
District and is approximately 7252 square feet in area. Mrs. Lauren Dianich, applicant, explained
that they are proposing to improve the property with a two-story office
building with an attached1 ˝ story apartment.
The parking courtyard with be to the north side of the building which will
be heavily landscaped. They are
proposing to put in brick walkways and add extensive landscaping to enhance the
site. The architecture for the building
would be brick with a metal standing seam roof.
Mrs. Dianich stated that they are in compliance with the Comprehensive
Plan. The Commission commended the
applicant for this project because it will be a great enhancement for this area
of the Town. Upon motion of Mr. White,
seconded by Mrs. Cheezum the Commission voted 5-0 to approve the site plan and
to favorably recommend PRD project to the Town Council.
The next item was from staff concerning
Brant Court Properties. The applicant’s
agent, Bill Stagg, explained that he is requesting a one year extension of site
plan approval for the mixed use, senior housing and office complex which was
approved last March. They are currently
working with interested investors to undertake the project but they need more
time to conclude the sale. Upon motion
of Mr. Brownawell, seconded by Mr. Cheezum the Commission voted 5-0 to extend
the approval for 1 year.
The
next item from staff was a request from Dunkin
Donuts. Mr. Hamilton explained that
Dunkin Donuts is in the process of adding on to their building for the addition
of a Baskin Robbins. The applicant would
like to defer four parking spaces in the rear of the parking lot. Upon motion
of Mrs. Cheezum, seconded by Mr. White the Commission voted 4-1 (Mr. Swann)
opposed to defer four parking spaces. If
determined by the Planning Office in the future the 4 deferred spaces must be
built.
There
being no further business the meeting was adjourned at
Respectfully
submitted,
Stacie
M. Sauca
Planning
Secretary