MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Patrick Kennedy, Bart Pacekonis, David Sorenson, Mark Abrahamson, Timothy Moriarty, Elizabeth Kuehnel and Viney Wilson came in at 7:45
ALTERNATES PRESENT: Mario Marrero
STAFF PRESENT: Marcia Banach, Director of Planning
REGULAR MEETING – MADDEN ROOM
Chairman Kennedy called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
1. Appl. 09-39P, Alexander Zoning Amendment - request for a zoning amendment to amend Section 4.4, I-291 Corridor Development zone to add Section 4.4.10 Waiver of Yard Setbacks. The added language would allow the PZC to adjust front yard, side yard and/or rear yard requirements when certain conditions are met.
The above mentioned item was withdrawn by the applicant and did not go forward.
The annual meeting cannot be held if all members are not present, if Wilson comes in the Commission will resume the Annual Meeting.
Kennedy appointed Marrero to sit for Wilson.
2. Preliminary Discussion with Neil Caron regarding office overlay provisions for property located at 146 Oakland Road RR zone.
Mr. Caron is considering moving his realty company to the first floor of 146 Oakland Road. In order to do this the current zone will have to be changed to office conversion overlay and he would like to know what the commissioners feel about a possible zone change.
Kennedy asked if staff had any comments.
Banach mentioned that the businesses on the south end of Oakland Road are zoned commercial. There are two properties that don’t meet the size requirements for commercial. The commission has to consider if they would like to re zone this to office conversion overlay.
Commissioners asked if the north side of Oakland Road were to be re-zoned how many houses are going to be non-conforming.
Banach responded that it would be at least 6 houses. Due to the rules against spot zoning the Commission cannot just rezone that one lot. A zone change application would require a Public Hearing. Banach suggested the applicant may want to do a petition to get a feel for how the neighbors feel about a zone change.
Kennedy advised the applicant to make sure he does more research about the financial aspect of trying to get a property rezoned and what is involved.
Commissioners are open to discussion about possible re-zoning of Oakland Road.
3. Annual Meeting
a. Election of Officers
Sorenson made a motion to nominate Patrick Kennedy for Chairman. Pacekonis seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous. Abrahamson made a motion to close the nomination. Moriarty seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Wilson made a motion to nominate Bart Pacekonis for Vice Chair. Moriarty seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous. Abrahamson moved that the nominations be closed. Moriarty seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Wilson nominated Dave Sorenson for Secretary. Pacekonis seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous. Abrahamson moved that the nomination be closed. Moriarty seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
b. Review of By-Laws
Commissioners had no changes to make to the By-Laws
c. Other Business
No other business
BONDS:
Pacekonis made a motion to reduce the subdivision bond from $25,700 to $6,000 for Appl. $07-61P, Hillcrest Subdivision. Abrahamson seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Pacekonis made a motion to reduce the subdivision bond from $49,300 to $36,090 for Appl. $05-02P, Emerald Green Subdivision bond. This is a maintenance bond and will expire on 1/12/2011. Abrahamson seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Moriarty made a motion to reduce the site bond from $88,400 to $52,839 for Appl. 05-03P Teaberry Estates. Pacekonis seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous. This is a maintenance bond and will expire on 1/12/2011
Moriarty made a motion to reduce the site bond from $136,640 to $10,000 for Appl. 06-06P. Aldi - Rye Street improvements. Pacekonis seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Kuehnel made a motion to release the $5,000 landscaping bond for Appl. 08-05P, G & S Scrap Metal. Pacekonis seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Kuehnel made a motion to release the $10,000 landscaping bond for Appl. 03-28P, Evergreen Walk. Pacekonis seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Sorenson made a motion to reduce the IWA/CC bond for Appl. 02-18P, SW Technologies from $50,000 to $25,000. Pacekonis seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Sorenson made a motion to reduce the E&S bond for S.W. Technologies from $25,000 to $12,500. Pacekonis seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Sorenson made a motion to reduce the stormwater bond for Appl. 02-18P, SW Technologies from $25,000 to $12,500. Pacekonis seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Sorenson made a motion to release the IWA/CC bond for Visions Salon and in the amount of $5,000. Pacekonis seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
MINUTES: The minute for 11-24-09 were approved by consensus.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Banach discussed a change order that was submitted to the Planning Department by Craig Nation of Nomads Adventure Quest. Mr. Nation is proposing to relocate the bar to the pool room to allow better supervision of alcohol being served.
Commissioners had no concerns with this change and felt that it was a good idea.
ADJOURNMENT:
Pacekonis made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Moriarty seconded the motion the motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
The meeting ended at 8:05 PM.
Respectfully submitted
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D. Maria Acevedo Date Approved
Recording Secretary
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