MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman David Griffin, Members Jerry Hoopes, Pat Nelson, Dennis Martin, Ramon Morales, Mike Ajeman and Town Engineer Heath Brown
MEMBERS ABSENT: Member Doug Hoopes
VISITORS: Mel Palmer, Stephanie Bernoski, Jeremy Knapp, Katie Lucas
Chairman David Griffin called the meeting to order at
Pledge of
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Chairman David Griffin asked if there was any discussion of the April minutes and there was no discussion. A motion was made by Mr. Jerry Hoopes to accept the minutes and seconded by Mr. Ramon Morales. The vote was unanimous and the minutes were approved.
Public Hearing:
Re-Zone application R-2 to C-1
Chairman Griffin asked for any discussion concerning the consideration of a rezoning application for the area east of 4th Avenue, between Hwy 70 and 2nd Street, Parcels 104-09-107 and 104-09-145, existing zoning being R-2 and requested being C-1.
Mr. Mel Palmer explained that when his son, Tom Palmer, bought the property, the existing home had two kitchens and living rooms and seemed to be very near a duplex. So, assuming it was already a legal building, he moved forward with a small remodel, building a new wall to separate the two units, among other minor items, and the duplex was finished. Now, Tom desires to sell the duplex to his father Mel, and it has been discovered that the duplex is not allowed in the zone it is in, being R-2.
Mr. Palmer stated that at this time, they are asking for the existing C-1 zone to be expanded to include the northern half of Ms. Linda Bowman’s property, and their property, so that the duplex is in compliance.
2008 Town of
Chairman Griffin asked for any discussion concerning the consideration of approval of the 2008 General Plan Update. Mrs. Stephanie Bernoski gave a summary of the General Plan Update process and an overview of the Plan and comments.
Decision on Public Hearing:
Approval of Re-Zone application R-2 to C-1
Chairman Griffin asked if there was any discussion on this issue. Mr. Mike Ajeman stated that because of the surrounding land uses around this site and the entire north half of the block in question, (being Thatcher Schools and Museum to the west, schools and apartments to the north west, School to the north, commercial to the east and south), it may be appropriate to zone the entire half block either commercial or multi-family. It was generally agreed that this idea should be considered and addressed in the General Plan discussion, but at this time, only the proposed re-zone should be considered. Mr. Dennis Martin made a motion to approve the zone change. Mr. Jerry Hoopes seconded the motion. The vote was 6-0 in favor and the motion passed.
Approval of 2008 Town of
Chairman Griffin asked if there
was any discussion on this issue. The
issue of the half block discussed in the re-zone was addressed again, (being
the north half of the block bounded by Hwy 70 &
The proposed land use in the current Future Land Use Map, of the 2008 update, calls for this area to be Low Density Residential (1 - 5 DU per acre). Discussion focused on the best future uses of property in this area and would it be better for the half block to be Neighborhood Commercial or High Density Residential. Mrs. Stephanie Bernoski suggested that it would be a good location for the Town Center Mixed Use. Mr. Jerry Hoopes made a motion to approve the 2008 General Plan Update with a change to the Future Land Use Map to the half block previously described from Low Density to Town Center Mixed Use. Mrs. Pat Nelson seconded the motion. The vote was 6-0 in favor and the motion passed.
Adjournment.
Mr. Mike Ajeman made a motion to adjourn and Mr. Jerry Hoopes seconded it. The vote was unanimous and the meeting adjourned.