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MINUTES OF THE MONTHLY
CORBIN PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Scheduled Meeting
Date: May 15, 2008
TIME AND PLACE
A Public Hearing with the Corbin Planning Commission was held on Thursday, May 15, 2008, at 4:00 P.M. at the Corbin City Hall Government Complex First Floor Conference Center, Room 116.
Roll Call / Members Present:
Chairman Don Robinson, Don Hood, June Martin, Martha Copeland, Henry Heaberlin
Others Present Were:
Bld. Insp./Sec. Frank Burke, Admin. Assistant Clara Patterson, Dennis Wood, Robert Helton
Public Hearing:
- Public Hearing Session Opened for the proposed Text Change Request:
Chairman Robinson brought up the discussion that Mr. Helton had resigned from the Board instead of accepting another term. There was extensive discussion on the integrity and dependability of Mr. Helton. All agreed he will me much missed as a member of the Planning and Zoning Board.
Chairman Robinson asked Mr. Burke to explain the purpose of the public hearing and give the Commission the information on the proposed text change. Mr. Burke explained that the Board had had numerous discussions for mini warehouses.
Mr. Burke stated the main purpose today was to get a definition for mini warehouse in the Developmental Ordinance. In order to adopt the definition as part of the Developmental Ordinance we had to have a public hearing and make a recommendation to the Commissioners.
Ms. Martin commented that the definition did not explain about the location or how the structure is to look. She voiced her concern where in the city limits a mini warehouse could be constructed. Mr. Burke explained that in the Developmental Ordinance we have prohibited mini warehouses in the C-2 area of downtown Corbin. In the C-1 area they are considered a conditional use and would have to go before the Board of Adjustments for approval.
Mr. Heaberlin explained that the mini warehouses we have now are grandfathered in. Although they can not add additional units without going before the Board of Adjustments, there is nothing that can be done about the existing units.
Mr. Heaberlin explained that what we were doing today is reviewing a definition for mini warehouses to be placed in the appropriate section of the Developmental Ordinance.
Mr. Heaberlin asked if there was any consideration for the Industrial District. Mr. Burke explained there was no consideration at this time on the mini warehouses in the Industrial Zones. Mr. Heaberlin said he did not think we needed to bring it up for consideration at this time.
Mr. Hood explained he felt the definition was exactly what the intent needed to be. Chairman Robinson asked if everyone felt that this would do what we need done in the way of a proper definition.
Ms. Copeland made the comment that she felt the definition was very thorough. Her concern was will it encompass the pods that are taken out to your home for storage. Mr. Burke explained that the pod storage units she was referring to do not fall into this particular category.
Chairman Robinson asked if any other persons had shown an interest in installing other mini warehouses in the near further. Mr. Burke explained there was only one complaint from one individual that wished to expand his business and now will not be able to.
There was discussion on the new Walgreen Drug Store that is going in. From the start the owners said they will be up and functional within 92 days. There was a problem with the instability of the ground so the footer had to be reinforced.
Ms. Martin brought up the upset individual that opposed the property on Union Street that was proposed for zone change. Mr. Burke felt that the individual was not totally aware of the small amount of property that the zone change was taking in. He attended the Commissioners meeting and seemed satisfied with the explanation given.
Chairman Robinson asked if anyone had any comments or concerns with the definition for mini warehouse. There was none. With no further comments the public hearing is closed and will now convene for 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, Henry Heaberlin, Don Hood, June Martin, Martha Copeland
Others Present Were:
Bld. Insp./Sec. Frank Burke, Admin. Assistant Clara Patterson
Minutes of April 17, 2008 Meeting were reviewed, discussed and approved.
Motion: Martha Copeland
2nd: June Martin
All others present voted Yea. None opposed.
Motion Carried
Old Business:
Chairman Robinson asked Mr. Burke if there was any new action that needs to be discussed in relation to cell towers. Mr. Burke explained that Attorney Hammons is in the process of getting that adopted and added to the Developmental Ordinance.
Chairman Robinson asked about the Developmental Ordinance and how close they were to having it done. Mrs. Patterson sent the revisions to Mr. Heaberlin who went over her correction. He made a few revisions he thought would be needed.
Mrs. Patterson presented to the Board the new covers and how the Developmental Ordinance would look once put together. Mr. Burke purchased a binding machine so that we can produce the publication in house and have it available for anyone that needs it. It should be ready to start the review process at the next meeting.
Chairman Robinson asked how close we were to being done and ready to print the Comprehensive Plan? Mrs. Patterson is hopeful that she will have the Comprehensive Plan ready within the next two weeks. She is attempting to recreate the maps in the Comprehensive Plan manual since some are so hard to read and understan.
Chairman Robinson asked if he remembered correctly that we do not have to have a hearing to adopt the new Zoning Map. Mr. Burke explained since we have already adopted the map we now have that it would not be necessary to have a public hearing to republish the existing map under the new system, there will be no changes to what is already approved.
Extensive discussion insured of how best to proceed with the Developmental Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan.
Mayor McBurney came by to address Mr. Lawrence Helton's resignation. Mr. Helton had decided to decline another term on the Planning Commission. From what we can determine, Mr. Helton was on the board approximately 27 years. Mr. Helton has been a very active who attended and contributed to almost every meeting.
New Business:
Chairman Robinson asked for the opinion of the Board in regard to the definition for mini warehouses.
Motion: June Martin
2nd: Don Hood
All others present voted Yea. None opposed.
Motion Carried
Chairman Robinson asked Mr. Burke if he would draft a letter to the Board of Commissioners to adopt the new mini warehouse definition.
Ms. Martin asked if Mr. Burke knew of any ordinance that pertained to how many recreational vehicles can be parked in an individual's yard. Mr. Burke explained he had checked into the matter previously and has found no ordinance that says you can not park a vehicle in your front yard. The only mention in the ordinances he had found stated you can not park anything within four foot of the right of way.
Extensive discussion continued on the possible solutions that could be inacted to correct the problem of vehicles parked in individuals yards and off the paved surfaces. Chairman Robinson brought up that many of your larger cities have ordinances against parking in yards.
Chairman Robinson asked Mr. Burke about how the Code Enforcement Board cites and enforces the citations. Mr. Burke explained the various aspects that make up the Code Enforcement Board and how they proceed on different areas of interest, including citations.
Chairman Robinson asked Mr. Burke about the status of the Tracy Apartments. Mr. Burke explained the American Legion has purchased the Tracy Apartments. From what Mr. Burke understands they have only two options for the use of the structure, a Veterans Clinic or a Veterans Memorial. Mr. Burke is concerned that it may be a larger project than they afford to fund.
Chairman Robinson asked about the Old Hospital and if Mr. Burke is aware of when it may be demolished. Mr. Burke stated that to the best of his knowledge, demolition was to begin the first of June. Chairman Robinson asked if he knew what plans they have for the property once it was cleaned up. Mr. Burke was told that they have plans to construct affordable housing, but at this time he has seen no plans.
Several different properties in town and possible ways to work with the areas to get the properties cleaned up were discussed.
Mr. Heaberlin mentioned that if the time comes and we wish to write an ordinance pertaining to the parking of recreational vehicles in individual's yards, he expressed his concern that caution must be used in the wording.
Mr. Burke brought up House Bill 55 Class Requirements that requires each board member to have continuing education. There is no penalty if they do not get the continuing education, but it is required. Mr. Burke and Mrs. Patterson are going to attend a class and hope to put a Power Point presentation together and provide two half day secessions for the Board Members that wish to attend. This should allow us to meet the requirement of House Bill 55.
Mr. Burke explained that Mrs. Patterson has experience with Power Point and he hopes they can make it interesting enough so that it will not be to hard to set through.
Chairman Robinson asked about the annexation that was proposed a few months back. Mr. Burke explained that there are some discrepancies in the deeds and Attorney Hammons is doing title searches to clarify the line of descent and determine who actually holds the deeds to the land.
Mr. Heaberlin asked about the proposed annexation of the property and building site for the 5-K Incorporated. Mr. Burke explained the Board of Commissioners had a meeting on the proposed annexation and it was approved and brought into the city limits.
Ms. Martin asked about the new Little Caesars Pizza. They purchased the property on Masters Street. She mentioned they had a for sale sign up. Mr. Burke explained they purchased more property than needed and were trying to sell a portion of the property not needed.
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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