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| The following summary minutes have not been approved by Simpsonville City Council. An official copy of the minutes will be available after adopted by City Council at City Hall 118 NE Main St. Simpsonville. Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, notice of this meeting date, time, place and Agenda was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall and faxed to the newspapers, radio stations, television stations and any concerned citizens. |
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SIMPSONVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 4, 2007, 6:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Donnie McDowell, Kirk Leitke, Caroline Richardson-Mahaffey, Mike Newman, Roy Shelton, James Boyd
MEMBERS ABSENT: Dick Witkowski
CITY STAFF/LEADERS PRESENT: David Dyrhaug
GREENVILLE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING STAFF PRESENT: None
CALL TO ORDER/OPENING REMARKS:
Commission Vice-Chair Mike Newman called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Mr. Dyrhaug held roll call.
Mr. Newman presented the items on the agenda and the hearing rules of procedure.
Mr. Shelton motioned to accept the November 6, 2007 Planning Commission minutes.
Mr. McDowell seconded the motion.
The motion to approve the November 6, 2007 Planning Commission minutes passed unanimously, 6-0.
The November 2007 Planning Commission Hearing minutes were approved.
AXZ-2007-06, Rezoning Request to PD for Proposed Annexation
Mr. Dyrhaug presented a petition for rezoning and annexation into the City of Simpsonville . This petition entails 2 properties at the intersection of West Georgia Road and Hammond Road owned by Juan Maldonado. These properties have requested rezoning to the PD zoning district. These properties are presently zoned R-S. Staff opines that this zoning district is appropriate for this area as the City will be able to review access management, site design and architectural design, thereby encouraging smoother transition and compatibility with surrounding properties. Therefore, staff supports the requested rezoning to PD for the properties listed in this annexation petition.
Mr. Newman asked if Mr. Dyrhaug is aware of any issues regarding the pending annexation which is adjacent to this current annexation petition.
Mr. Dyrhaug noted that he did not anticipate any issues regarding the pending annexation.
Mr. Leitke asked about the status of the Standing Springs Baptist Church in the pending annexation and if they were counted in the 75 percent requesting annexation of that particular annexation.
Mr. Dyrhaug answered that the in that particular annexation, the Church was not counted as part of the 75 percent that had signed that petition.
Mr. Shelton noted that the pending annexation being discussed had been investigated thoroughly by the City Attorney and the City Council.
Mr. Leitke expressed concern that all of the recent PD rezoning requests will create issues pertaining to densities that are too high for the City of Simpsonville .
Mr. Juan Maldonado, the applicant, introduced himself and indicated some of his initial development intentions. His intention is to develop a lower density residential development with one unit per approximately 20,000 square feet.
Ms. Mahaffey motioned to recommend to the City Council approval of the requested rezoning to PD for the 2 properties listed in the annexation petition of AXZ-2007-06.
Mr. Boyd seconded the motion.
The motion to recommend approval of the requested rezoning to PD for AXZ-2007-06 passed unanimously, 6-0.
SP-07-03, Revised Final Development Plan for Stokes Landing Planned Development
Mr. Dyrhaug presented comments made to the City regarding the final development plan for the Stokes Landing Subdivision Planned Development. At the last meeting, the Planning Commission voted to conditionally approve this final development plan. The applicant has provided comment on two of those contingencies and wishes to hold a discussion regarding those two contingencies. The first contingency related to the side slopes of the stormwater retention pond. The second contingency related to the provision of a sidewalk along Jonesville Road .
Mr. Paul Harrison, the project engineer, introduced himself and explained the circumstances that limit the applicant’s ability to meet these two contingencies being discussed.
Mr. Newman asked if one side of the stormwater retention area could be graded with a slope of 3:1.
Mr. Harrison replied that perhaps a 30-foot wide section could be regraded to a slope of 3:1.
Mr. Newman asked who will be responsible for the maintenance of the stormwater pond.
Mr. Harrison replied that the developer will maintain the pond until the homeowners’ association is formed, at which time it will become the homeowners’ association’s responsibility.
Mr. Harrison also expressed concern that that a flatter slope will encourage curious minds to approach the pond and place themselves in a more dangerous position.
Ms. Mahaffey asked about the screening to be placed around the pond and if it would be thick enough to prevent access to the pond.
Mr. Harrison replied that their would be landscaping placed around the perimeter of the pond but that it would not function as a barrier.
Ms. Mahaffey asked where the applicant would provide additional sidewalk in lieu of constructing sidewalk along Jonesville Road .
Mr. Dyrhaug replied that additional sidewalk would be provided all the way to the edge of property along the cul-de-sac that stubs at the edge of the property.
Mr. Shelton motioned to modify contingencies number 6 and number 9 that were previously placed on this final development plan.
Mr. McDowell seconded the motion.
The motion to modify the contingencies for the final development plan of the Stokes Landing Planned Development passed unanimously, 6-0.
TX-2007-04. A Text Amendment to Regulate Outdoor Storage Containers and Storage Areas
Mr. Dyrhaug presented the status of TX-2007-04, a text amendment that would address the use of outdoor storage containers on residential properties throughout the City. Mr. Dyrhaug indicated the sentiment of the City Council regarding this text amendment. Based on City Council comments, the proposed text amendment has been modified accordingly. This includes eliminating provisions which regulate where on a property these containers may be placed, directing these regulations only to residential properties, and exempting sites which are undergoing active construction or renovation.
Mr. Newman suggested amending the text amendment such that the time restriction is lengthened from 14 days to 45 days with the opportunity for a resident to obtain an additional 45-day extension.
Mr. Shelton asked if this ordinance would unintentionally regulate trailers that individuals may use for storing tools and other items for business operations.
Mr. Shelton motioned to table discussion of this agenda item.
Mr. McDowell seconded the motion.
The motion to table discussion of text amendment TX-2007-04 passed unanimously, 6-0.
Other Business
Mr. Newman asked about the status of the design overlay districts.
Mr. Dyrhaug presented to the planning commission a draft ordinance relating to design overlay districts. Mr. Dyrhaug asked that each member take this draft home with them, study it, and be prepared to discuss this draft at January’s planning commission meeting.
Mr. Newman asked about the 2008 Planning Commission meeting schedule.
Mr. Dyrhaug recommended that the meeting scheduled for January 1 be moved to January 2.
Mr. Boyd motioned to reschedule the January 1 Planning Commission meeting to January 2.
Ms. Mahaffey seconded the motion.
The motion to reschedule the January Planning Commission meeting passed unanimously, 6-0.
Mr. Leitke expressed environmental concerns regarding the proposed Heritage Crest development and its proximity to the Para-Chem facility.
Ms. Mahaffey motioned to adjourn the meeting.
Mr. Boyd seconded the motion.
The motion was approved unanimously, 6-0.
Commission adjourned at 8:00 p.m. |
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