Planning Commission October 10, 2017

MEMBERS: Jonathan Eady, Chair; Jeff Wearing, Vice-Chair; Ron Manson, Aaron Robinson, and Vivian Harris.

STAFF: Matthew Pepper, assistant city manager and zoning administrator.

GUESTS: Art Vinson and Danny Martin

OPENING: At 6:58 PM, Mr. Eady called the meeting to order and welcomed the guests.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Upon motion of Mr. Manson, seconded by Mr. Robinson, the minutes for the meeting of September 20 were adopted. The vote was 5-0.

DANNY MARTIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (2): Danny Martin requested approval to construct a greenhouse and a storage shed behind the residence. The Commission members had a discussion on the coverage requirement for a lot of this size, as well as the side and rear setbacks limits.

Upon motion of Mr. Wearing, seconded by Mr. Robinson, the Planning Commission approved the development permits to construct a greenhouse and a shed behind the residence. The vote was 5-0.

ART VINSON DEVELOPMENT PERMIT: Art Vinson requested approval to add an 8 X 16 deck with steps to a previously-approved screened room. The Commission members had a discussion on the side and rear set back limits.

Upon motion of Mr. Manson, seconded by Ms. Harris, the Planning Commission approved the development permit to add an 8 X 16 deck to the previously-approved screened room. The vote was 5-0.

CITY REPORT: The Commission members had a discussion regarding the recent City Council meeting wherein Mr. Wearing read the Commission’s resolution regarding the proposed parking lot on the city’s right-of-way along the east side of Whatcoat Street. Lastly, Mr. Pepper reported on the progress of the George Street Trail Extension project.

ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Eady adjourned the meeting at 7:29 PM.

Approved by:

Aaron Robinson, Secretary