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MEET2NG C7F SEPTEMBEF? 1� 1 J�1
Present: Chairman Chuck Randolph, Tom Ensley, Bob C�rpenter,
Rita Earl, Mary Higdem, Wanda Anthony, Georqe Banta, Carlos
Ferreira.
The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commi�sion was
called to oYder by Chairman Chuck Randolph at 7:15 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers.
Chair Randalph welcomed Carlos Ferreira to the Commission.
Carlos was appointed as the �lterr,ate member of the Commission by
the Mayor and the City Cnuncil at theix� meeting of September
16th.
The fir�t item on th� ugenda was the appraval c:�f the mirn�tes frorn
the Planninq and Zoning Commission's meeting of September 5,
1991. With no corrections ar additions offered from thz
Commission members, Rita Earl made a motion to approve the
minuutPS as distributed. George Banta seconded the motion. A
vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
The next item of business was the public hearings scheduled on
the agenda. The first public hearing was a Comprehensive Flan
land use des�gnation of property under consideration for
annexation located generally to the south and east of the
airport. City of Caldwell, applicant. Also associated with the
Comprehensive Plan amendment request was a Zone (:hange from
County R-1 to City of Caldwell. M-1 AP and C-4 AP, or other
zoning classification deemed appropriate for property under
consideration for annexation located generally to the south and
east nf the Caldwell Industrial Airport. City of Caldwell,
applicant.
Dennis Crooks explained the request and location af the subject
property. Dennis stated that all of the property in question,
with the exception of parcel L, is in the "clear zone" of the
Industrial Airport and is undevelopable exc�pt for agricultural
purposes. Dennis further stated that this item was taken before
the Caldwell Industrial Airport Corr�rnission and they foiwarded a
recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mary Higdem asked Uennis if thet was obligation an the part of
the City associated with the annexation, such as police
protection, cc.�nnection to the City sewer system, etc. Dennis
stated that when properties are annexed, it is incumbent upon the
City to be in a position to provide sarvices such as sewex
water, fire and police protection. There are water lines and
sewex lines available in the immediate area to serve any
developable parcels.
Cr�uck Randolph asked Dennis if there was any other communication
receivPd by Staff. Uennis statad that phone calls received were
of an inquiry nature and there was no communication in opposition
to the request.
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The first person to vffei public testimony was Iiaren Earnest.
Ms. Earnest stated that she is representing her mother who is
presently in Mantana. She stated that h�r mother owns two farms
that are located south and east of the Galdwell Ir�dustrial
Aiiport. Ma. Earnest asked Mr. Crooks if any part of her
mother's property was involved in the annexation and rezoning
rec�uest. Dennis stated that all the property involved ir�
annexation and rezoning is proper�ty that is owned by the City of
Caldwell. Dennis further stated that all of the sub�ect
properties are within the Airport "clear zone" and as rec�uired by
the Federal Government cannot be developed with anything oi�lier
than agricultural or compatible uses. Ms. Earnest stated th�t
on her mather's behalf she would like to appose the annexation
and rezoning c�f the property. �he feels that the granting af
this request would negatively affect surrounding pro�7erties.
Ms. Earnest identified the location of her mother's property an
tr�e piovideci rnap far the Cc�n�rni�sion members.
Ct�ucic Ranciolph aslced Dennis how many acres were involved in the
annexation and rezoninq re�uest. Uennis sta{�ed that
approximately 180 acres were involved in the annexation.
Pob Carpentar made a motion to forward a recommendatiorl of
appraval of the Compret�ensive Plan land use cle�ignation to the
City Cauncil. Tom Ensley seconded the motion.
Rita Earl stated that she feels that this action falls within the
spirit and intent af the Comprehensive Flan.
A vot� was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
Torn Ens 1 ey made a mot i on to recorrunerid approva 1 of the Zane Chaiage
t« the �ity Coui7cil. Mary Higdern sec�ncled the m�tion. A vote
was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
The next public hearing was a Special Use Per�mit application to
allow a partial conversion of an existinq retail/commerc;ial
complex ta a motel use on property located generally on the west
side of Cleveland Boulevard, approximately 10U feet south of
Indiana Avenue. Jahn E. Mulligan, applicant.
Uennis explain�d to the Conunission members that the applicant has
requested that this item be continued indefinitely to reevaluate
the use of the property. Mr. Mulligan stated that there has
been renewed commercial interest in the site and wishes to
cantact Staff in approximataly 3— 4 months to inform them of his
decision.
Wanda Anthony made a motian to continue the public hearing to an
unspecified meeting in the future. Tom Ensley seconded the
motian. A vote was taken and the motian passed unanimously.
The next public hearinq was an an��ndment to tl�e Caldwell Zoning
Ordinance pertaining to the development of seconcl residential
dwelling units nn original parcels of record greater than twa (2�
acres in size. City of Galdwell, applicant.
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Uennis explained that this request was initiated because af the
inapproprietness of a previaus Variance application to enable
placement of a mobile home an property located at 3321 South
Indiana. Uennis stated that th� amendment of this Ordir�ance
would allow a second dwelling unit to be placed �n an origir�al
par�c:el taf r�ecarc� two (2) acrPs in siz� ar c�reater �_�p�n the
granting of a Special Use Permit. T'he Special Use Permit process
would allow the Commission to look at each request bas�d upon its
own merits and impose terms and conditions with the �ranting of
the request:
Rita Earl asked if these types of requests would maintain
conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. Dennis stated that the
limitation that property be at least twa (2) acres in size would
ensure compliance with density limitations and not be in conflict
with the Comprehensive Plan.
There was no public testimony offered either in favor of or in
opposition to this request.
Rita Earl asked Dennis if the amendment to the Ordinance was
intended exclusively for the R-2 zone. Dennis stated that the
intent of the amendment included any residential zone. Dennis
further stated that the permit process would allow issues such as
public safety, future development constraints, access, siting,
and aesthetics to be addressed on an individual basis.
Bob Carpenter asked how many lots are nc�rmally placed on a two
(2) acre piece of property. Dennis stated that approximately 4
lots per acre or a total of 8 lots could be placed on a piece of
prc�perty two (2) acres in size.
Rita Earl made a motion to forward a recommendation of approval
to City Council for the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. Rita
stated that the request maintained the spirit and intent of the
Comprehensive Plan. Mary Higdem seconded the motion. A vote was
taken and the motion passed unanimously.
The next public hearing was a Special U�e Permit application to
allow the construction of a second residential dwellinc� unit on
an original parcel of record located on the east side of Sauth
Indiana Avenue south of Beech Street t3221 South Indiana Avenue)
Wayne and Diane Johnson, applicants.
Dennis explained the request and the location of the subject
property. Dennis stated that the praperty is an original p�rcel
of record approximately five (5) acres in size, presently
developed with a single family residence with the balance of the
property being used for agricultural purposes.
Dennis stated that the Fire Marshall has inspected the site and
indicated to Staff that the additional residence, as indicated on
the site plan, would be accessible to emergency vehicles.
Rita Earl asked Dennis if the additional residence will be
connecting to City sewer services. Dennis stated that the
additional residence will be connecting to the existing septic
tank system.
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.. ��eor e �anta � ked Dennis the ur ose c�f �he conciitian �f a five
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(5) f04t. fence to be pLaced around the property. Dennis st.ated
that the fence was initially �uygested by the ap�licant and is to
help scre.en the unit from Indiana Avenue and surrounding
properties.
Car,los Ferreira asked Dennis if this request was for a two year
time limit. Dennis stated tY�at the intent is to provide the
mobile home f,or an elclerly r�elative and tY�ey have rnade a
commitment to remove the mok�ile h�me when it is n� lon�er
required for use by th� uncle. Dennis further stated that one of
the teznis and conditions offered by Staff is for the perii�it to be
gr�anted for two years with the ability far an extensian in
wr which can be approved by the Planning and Zoning
L�irector.
Dennis distributed some photoyraphs of the ma�ile horne to the
Canu�lissian members and asked that the pt7at�s be acce�ted as
elevati�n plan�.
The first p�rson to offer public testimony was Diane Johnson,
3221 S. Inciiana, Caldwell, applicant. Ms. Johi�son stated that
the purpose of the request was to place a mobile hc�me on her•
property as a residence for her uncle. She furthez� stated that
she has reviewed and is in agreement with all the material given
to the Conunission members by Staff, including the su_qgested terms
and conditia��s.
Rita Earl a�ked Ms. Johnson if her uncle would be the only
residPi in the mabi le horne . Ms . Joh���s�n stateci that h� wi 1 1 be
the only resident.
The next per�san to offer public testimony was Wayne Johnson, 3221
S. Indiana. Mr. Johnson stated that the sur px
owners indicated their approval of the request.
Dennis stated that ther� was no other communication received by
Staff on this request.
Rita Earl stated that she would like one of the terms and
conditions stipulate tY�at trie mobile hom� only be occupied by the
a�plicant's uncle and that it be removed within a certain time
period after it is no lc�nger required by the resident.
Rita Earl made a motion to approve the Special Use Permit,
contingent upon tl approval af the Zoning Orciinance amendrnent
by the City Council, with the added condition of stipulating
that the mobile home }�e occupied only by the specified resident
and be removed within 60 days after he no longer requires it.
Wanda Anthony seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the
motion passed unanimously.
The next iteni of business was miscellaneous items on the aaenda.
Concerning City Council action, Dennis indicated th�t an ap�eal
of the Commission's decisic�n has been filed to the City Council
by Ms. Faulconer for the shelter care home on Arlington 1lvenu�.
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Dennis outlined the items that may tentatively be set for the
uctG�ier agenda.
There was discussion regarding the Planning ana Zoning Commissior�
halcling a wt�rkshop sessian anci the �:�c�ssible topics of discussic�n
during that workshop which included the ComprehPnsive Plar� update
and results of the R/UDAT study. Pennis suggested that the
Planning and Zoning Director and Commission Chairman prepare a
draft agenda for the rest of th� Commission mernbers to review.
Staff's suggestion was approvecl by the Commission.
With no further business, the meeting was adJourned at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully submittsd,
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5ue Mullen,
Recording Secretary
Approved by,
Chuck Randolph,
Chairman
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