July 28, 2011
MINUTES
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT COMMISSION MEMEBERS ABSENT STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
OTHER STAFF MEMBERS ABSENT Chairman Todd called the regular meeting of the Maumelle Planning Commission to order at 6:30 pm. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Narey announced Mr. Pattison was in APPROVAL OF MINUITES FOR June 23, 201 Chairman Todd asked for comments and/or changes to the minutes as submitted. Commissioner Johnson made requests for changes. MOTION: Commissioner Wyeth made a motion to approve the minutes with changes requested. Commissioner Fisher seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT Chairman Todd opened public comment at 6:31pm. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business NEW BUSINESS Chairman Todd Convened the Board of Zoning Adjustment at 6:34pm. A) Request for variance regarding Sec. 94-551. (c) (1) a.b. (regarding the placement of an accessory structure) Mr. Narey stated the applicant, Mr. and Mrs. McElhaney, 106 Deville, were requesting a variance regarding the placement of an accessory structure. Mr. Narey stated it was approximately 5-6 inches off the side yard and maybe 3-4 feet off the rear yard. Mr. Narey stated the applicant had letters of support and one letter of non- support. Mr. Narey also stated he received one email from a neighbor that was not in support of the request. There were photos of the property presented to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Johnson asked of Staff the definition of “structure” at the time the concrete pad was placed on the property. Mr. Narey stated he was unsure of the definition at that time. Mr. Morley stated the Country Club of Arkansas Bill of Assurance did contain guidelines. Mr. Morley stated over the last three to four years the Code Enforcement Department had tried to ensure accessory structures were in compliance, however at this time all non-compliant accessory structures had not been addressed. Mr. Morley stated he would not recommend for approval of the variance being requested. Albert McElhaney, 106 Deville, stated there was also a water flow problem on the property and he believed the foundation for the structure would wash away if placed in a location that was in compliance with City Code. Mr. McElhaney stated there would be tools stored within the proposed accessory structure. Mr. McElhaney stated he would comply with the decision of the Commission. Commissioner Fisher asked if the building description provided to the Commission was an accurate reflection of what was intended to be built. Mr. McElhaney stated Home Depot would build onsite a 10 X 8 building.
MOTION: Not in favor: Commissioner Fisher, Wyeth Greene, Kierre, Green, Johnson, and Todd Reconvene Planning Commission: Planning Commission was reconvened at 7:00pm. MOTION: B) Site Plan Review Mr. Narey stated the site plan was to accommodate a uniform company. Mr. Narey stated the project engineer had submitted plans to the City Engineer, and asked applicant to add the legal description on the site plan. Mr. Narey stated Staff recommended for contingent approval. Thomas Pownall, MOTION: C) Landscape Plan Review Mr. Narey stated after second Staff review, Staff recommended for approval as submitted. MOTION: GENERAL DISCUSSION: Mr. Narey stated it was brought to his attention to take a closer look at the design requirements for the Master Street Plan. Mr. Narey stated he was researching information and would be ready for discussion at the August Subcommittee meeting. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED AT 7:04 pm. MOTION: LIASON REPORT July 5– Commissioner Wyeth stated there were the third reading and approval of Ordinance 779, and the second reading of Ordinances 781-783, also the first reading of Ordinances 784-787. July 18 –Commissioner Green stated there was the third reading and approval of Ordinances 781- 783, and the second reading of Ordinance 784-787. MOTION: ANNOUNCEMENTS The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Approved:
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