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MINUTES OF THE MONTHLY
CORBIN PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Scheduled Meeting
Date: August 16, 2007
TIME AND PLACE
A Public Hearing with the Corbin Planning Commission was held on Thursday, August 16, 2007, at 4:00 P.M. at the Corbin City Hall Government Complex Second Floor Courtroom, Room 202.
Roll Call / Members Present:
Chairman Don Robinson Lawrence Helton Steve Surmont Henry Heaberlin
Don Hood Martha Copeland
Others Present Were:
Bld. Insp./Sec. Frank Burke, Admin. Assistant Clara Patterson
Public Hearing: Proposed text change for the Developmental Ordinance.
- 1. Public Hearing Session Opened for the proposed text change for the Developmental Ordinance on premise and off premise signs. Second item, signs placed on public property unless in conformance within requirements, is prohibited.
Chairman Robinson ask Mr. Burke to clarify the text change proposed for the Developmental Ordinance. Mr. Burke explained that when the Developmental Ordinance was adopted a sentence was omitted by error in the description of on premise and off premise signs.
Although Mr. Burke discussed the issue with Dr. Ron Marrionneaux, Dr. Marionneaux feels the sentence was still adequate. After speaking with the City Attorney and others, the consensus was that the sentence should be put back in the text.
Mr. Burke read the sentence to be added back as a text change explaining that in order to change the text he had to advertise for a public meeting in before proceeding.
Mr. Burke read the second item for change in the Developmental Ordinance. He explained that the planning commission does not fine people. In order to do that it must be adopted by ordinance under the Code Board. Placing it under our development ordinance now gives us the authority to pull the signs and confiscate them.
Mr.Heaberlin clarified this applies to any sign placed in a public right of ways, including yard sale signs etc.
Chairman Robinson opened the floor for any discussion on the first proposed change to the developmental ordinance. There was no discussion.
Chairman Robinson opened the floor for any discussion on the second proposed change to the developmental ordinance. There was no discussion.
Chairman Robinson declared the public hearing is now closed and will now convene to hold the regular business meeting.
Public Hearing Closed.
Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission Called to Order
Roll Call / Members Present:
Chairman Don Robinson Don Hood Lawrence Helton Steve Surmont
Henry Heaberlin Martha Copeland
Others Present Were:
Bld. Insp. /Sec. Frank Burke, Clara Patterson, Sharae Myers, Charlene Blair
Minutes of August 16, 2007 Meeting were reviewed, discussed and approved.
Motion: Henry Heaberlin
2nd: Don Hood
All others present voted Yea. None opposed.
Motion Carried
Old Business:
Chairman Robinson brought up the Mini Warehouse definition. Mr. Burke presented the board with a definition for a Mini Warehouse to consider. He explained that he and Mrs. Patterson examined several definitions that had been adopted by other cities and came up with a definition that they felt would meet the cities needs and give us a starting point for discussion.
Mr. Burke explained that if the Board felt this definition was suited for Corbin we would need another public hearing for the proposed text change.
Chairman Robinson ask Mr. Burke to explain how mini warehouse is defined in the development ordinance. Mr. Burke stated that there was no definition in the developmental ordinance at this time for mini warehouses. Chairman Robinson ask Mr. Burke why there was a need for a definition for mini warehouse at this time.
Mr. Burke explained that at this time there is nothing to prohibit a mini warehouse from being constructed anywhere in the commercial zones, one could be constructed downtown on Main Street at this time. This would be a major conflict with our initiative to establish a Main Street program which would help the downtown area take on a more historical look.
We have already approved changing the developmental ordinance to prohibit mini warehouses in the downtown C-2 or downtown area and change the C-1 District to conditional. Chairman Robinson ask if it had been adopted by the city commission yet. Mr. Burke explained that they did approve it but there are a few more issues needed before adoption. The City Attorney wishes to do all the changes at one time.
Mr. Burke explained that he and Mrs. Patterson were at this time trying to go through the developmental ordinance and correct the errors of omission and bring it before the board. Mr.
Burke stated that he felt it may be advantageous to do a revised edition instead of numerous changes.
Chairman Robinson ask if anyone would like discuss the definition of the mini warehouse. There was discussion between the commission members with all in agreement that the definition is well worded. Mr. Burke said that he would bring it back before the board through the public hearing format so that the definition for mini warehouses could be totally adopted. The commission was in unanimous agreement.
Regular Business Discussions:
There was an extensive discussion on the developmental ordinance corrections. Also discussed was having the development ordinance put on the City of Corbin website in the future. There are high hopes that in the near future the Zoning Map can be placed on the website as well.
New Business:
Section 409.4, Item 4
Chairman Robinson brought up for discussion the off premise signs that were discussed in the public hearing. Mr. Burke explained there were several billboards that have gone up and at this time the City Attorney is looking into the matter.
Chairman Robinson ask if the commission would make a motion to adopt the text changes as proposed and send it to the Board of Commissioners.
Motion: Henry Heablin
2nd: Don Hood
All others present voted Yea. None opposed.
Motion Carried
Section 409.7, Item 10
Chairman Robinson ask if Mr. Burke would prepare the letter for the Board of Commissioners to adopt the text change and he agreed to do so.
Chairman Robinson brought up the issue of signs placed on public property which was addressed in the public hearing. Mr. Heaberlin ask if this excluded campaign signs? Mr. Burke explained that this will exclude, campaign signs, church signs, realtor signs, and some others.
Chairman Robinson ask if there were any comments from the board. Ms. Copeland stated that she did not think it was proper to regulate yard sale signs. Mr. Burke clarified that this is not strictly for yard sale signs, but any signs that are placed on public property. There were other discussions on the signs and Mr. Burke explained that most of the signs eventually become litter, but that campaign signs, construction signs, realtor signs that are exempt, are required to be picked up by the owners.
Chairman Robinson ask if the commission recommends that we adopt the sentence and send it to the Board of Commissioners to add back to the developmental ordinance.
Motion: Don Hood
2nd: Henry Heaberlin
All others present voted Yea. None opposed.
Motion Carried
Chairman Robinson ask if Mr. Burke would prepare the letter for the Board of Commissioners to adopt the text change and he agreed to do so.
Mr. Heaberlin ask about a news report he had heard of a possibility of several plots of land that was proposed to be annexed on the Cumberland Falls Highway. Mr. Burke explained there were four lots that adjoined the Bingo Parlor property that have ask to be annexed and brought in. Mr. Burke explained the properties are residential and they are not wishing to be brought in as commercial. Mr. Burke explained that the Bingo Parlor property is where the city limits ends.
Chairman Robinson ask if the city could properly provide services for these residential homes? Mr. Burke explained that it was part of his job when someone requests to be annexed he will contact the department heads and make sure they can adequately provide service for the properties.
Chairman Robinson ask if a formal request has been made by the property owners? Mr. Burke verified that a formal request has been made.
Chairman Robinson ask if there were any other areas of discussions to be addressed. He ask if Mr. Burke had anything else to bring before the board. Mr. Burke had nothing else to discuss.
Chairman Robinson brought up the concern on how the text change would be added to the developmental ordinance. Mr. Burke explained, in all possibility, they would be added by section.
Chairman Robinson ask if any one present wished to address the board. Ms. Sharae Myers ask to address the board. Ms. Myers explained that she had addressed the board a few months before about the Architectural Review Board and the commissions roll in adopting guidelines for the development of the downtown Main Street Project. As requested by the Board, she is presenting additional information. She put the information together and presented a copy for the board to review.
Ms. Myers explained that the information is in line with the main street program. Some of the goals are an attempt to appease the preservation prospective of the program.
Ms. Myers explained that a Architectural Review Board would oversee the development of a perseveration ordinance. Ms. Myers handed out information for the commission to go over and read the guidelines to be presented to the mayor and commissioners. She explained if the perseveration ordinance was adopted that the Planning and Zoning Commission would work with the Board of Commissioners to oversee the Architectural Review Board.
Chairman Robinson ask Mr. Burke if he had read over the information that Ms. Myers had handed out? Mr. Burke explained he had read over the material and that he had no issues with any of the information. He explained that nothing really would change other than before he issued a permit on buildings in this district, the Architectural Review Board will be consulted to make recommendations.
Ms. Myers explained it would insure against any insensitive or inappropriate designs and help in fill downtown. She explained that we have to make up for what we have lost. At this time we have five historical properties for sale.
Ms. Myers explained that so many of the historical properties have already have been destroyed. Mr. Burke explained that basically the Planning Commission would make the final decision of what can be done with the main street area, but they would still work with the Architectural Review Board.
Mr. Heaberlin ask if the Architectural Review Board would establishes the boundaries for the historical downtown district. Ms. Myers agreed that was correct but that there was more to the Board other than just defining the boundaries or architectural guidelines. It is more about what the contributing factors are that make the building and what has transpired with that property as well as the surrounding areas.
Chairman Robinson thanked Ms. Myers and explained that the board supported her work and what she is trying to do.
Chairman Robinson ask if there were any questions or any other persons who wished to address the board, there was none.
The next scheduled meeting and public hearing is tentatively set for September 20, 2007.
Chairman Robinson ask for a motion for the meeting to adjourn.
There being no further business or discussion, the meeting was, on motion duly made, seconded, and unanimously carried, ADJOURNED.
As and for the Planning ATTEST:
And Zoning Commission
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Don Robinson, Chairman Frank Burke, Secretary
Date: _________________________ Date: ______________________
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