OXFORD PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes – September 8, 2020
MEMBERS: Jonathan Eady, Chair; Zach May, Vice Chair;
Juanita Carson, Secretary; Mike Ready, and Mike McQuaide. Kibbie Hatfield was
absent.
STAFF: Matthew Pepper, City Manager and Zoning
Administrator.
GUESTS: Norman Pitts;
Samantha Lunsford; Tony Ellis.
OPENING: At 7:01 PM, Mr. Eady called the meeting to
order and welcomed the guests.
MINUTES: Upon motion of Mr. Ready, seconded by Mr. May, the minutes
for the meeting of August 11, 2020 were adopted. The vote was 5-0.
NORMAN PITTS DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
APPLICATION (120 Longstreet Circle): The Commission reviewed the development
permit application to construct a 12 x 12 x 12 open deck next to the existing
car porch located at 120 Longstreet Circle. During the review, the Commission
confirmed that the proposed deck met the side and rear setback requirements.
The Commission amended the development permit application to change the rear
setback to 25 feet. The Commission explained to Mr. Pitts that he will need to
obtain a building permit to ensure that the deck will meet building code
standards.
Upon motion of Ms. Carson,
seconded by Mr. McQuaide, the Planning Commission approved the development
permit application to construct a 12 x 12 x 12 open deck next to the existing
car porch located at 120 Longstreet Circle. The vote was 5-0.
BILL AND TERESA MARTIN
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION (112 Oxford North Road): Mr. and
Mrs. Martin were not available to submit in person their development permit
application to construct a garage on the property located at 112 Oxford North
Road and discuss the project with the Commission. The Commission wanted to
confirm that the proposed garage met the side and rear setbacks. Consequently,
the Commission deferred action on the development permit application. Mr.
Pepper will place the application on the agenda for the October meeting.
CHRIS
LUNSFORD DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION (904 Emory Street): The Commission
reviewed the development permit application to complete renovation and repair
work to the existing house and remove a dilapidated barn at 904 Emory Street.
During the discussion, the Commission confirmed that the existing house met the
side and rear setback requirements for the Town Center zoning designation. In
addition, they confirmed that the proposed improvements (install new doors) to
the existing jailhouse (calaboose) did not exceed the threshold of permitted
repair work to a non-conforming structure. The Commission amended the scope of
work on the development permit application to include the following: renovating
the kitchen; installing a new HVAC system; painting the exterior brick; and
replacing two exterior doors.
Upon motion of Mr. May,
seconded by Mr. McQuaide, the Planning Commission approved the development
permit application to complete renovation and repair work to the existing house and remove a
dilapidated barn at 904 Emory Street. The vote was 5-0.
ANTHONY
ELLIS DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION (808 Emory Street): The Commission
reviewed the development permit application to complete additional renovations
on the existing house located at 808 Emory Street. Mr. Ellis explained to the
Commission that he is seeking an additional development permit because the
renovation work originally approved in June has now expanded to include several
tasks that need to be completed in the interior of the house. The proposed
renovation work includes some of the following items: replacing old outlets and
old fuse subpanel with a new breaker box in the kitchen and living room;
installing shiplap on interior walls and repairing sheetrock in the old kitchen
and one of the bedrooms; installing a new ceiling in the hall; and moving the
hot water heater. In addition, Mr. Ellis requested permission to pour the
driveway from the southside of the street with a connection to E. George
Street. The Commission amended the scope of work in the development permit
application to include the change to the driveway and to change the rear
setback to 20 feet. Mr. Ellis will obtain the requisite trade permits
(electric, plumbing, and HVAC) before beginning any utility work.
Upon motion of Ms. Carson,
seconded by Mr. Ready, the Planning Commission approved the development permit
application to complete additional renovations, as listed in the scope of work, to the
existing house located at 808 Emory Street. The vote was 5-0.
DISCUSSION ON AMENDMENTS TO
CHAPTER 40: The Commission did not discuss any items related to possible
amendments of Chapter 40. They will continue the discussion at future meetings.
ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Eady adjourned the meeting at 7:41 PM.
Submitted by:
Juanita Carson, Secretary