October 27, 2011

MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF MAUMELLE
PLANNING COMMISSION
OCTOBER 27, 2011
6:30 PM
CITY HALL

COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT

Robin Green
Mike Fisher
Julie Kierre
Adrian Greene
John Todd
Craig Johnson

Wallace Wyeth

STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT

Jim Narey, Planning Director
JaNan Davis, City Attorney
Lawren Fason, Project Coordinator
Dwight Pattison, Planning Consultant

OTHER STAFF MEMBERS ABSENT

Mizan Rahman, City Engineer

Chairman Todd called the regular meeting of the Maumelle Planning Commission to order at 6:30 pm.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mr. Narey announced Commissioner Wyeth was absent, and the applicants in regard to items 2 & 3 on the agenda had deferred until the November meeting.

APPROVAL OF MINUITES FOR September 22, 2011

Chairman Todd asked for comments and/or changes to the minutes as submitted.

MOTION:

Commissioner Kierre 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 6:32pm.

OLD BUSINESS

There was no old business

Convene Board of Zoning Adjustment

Chairman Todd convened the Board of Zoning Adjustment at 6:33pm.

1. 1. Request for variance regarding Sec. 94-166. (1) c. Yard and area requirements (structure compromising 25’ front yard setback)

Mr. Narey stated the property was owned as of September 26 by Mr. and Mrs. Pender; however the new owners and applicant are Mr. and Mrs. Cole. Mr. Narey stated the updated survey showed the garage encroached upon the front yard set back by 18 inches. Mr. Narey stated Mr. Morley, Director of Code Enforcement City of Maumelle, and Staff recommended for approval.

MOTION:

Commissioner Fisher made a motion to approve a variance for 280 Lake Valley, regarding Sec. 94-166 (1) c. Yard and area requirements (structure compromising 25’ front yard set back). Commissioner Kierre seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Reconvene Planning Commission

MOTION:

Commissioner Johnson made a motion to reconvene the Maumelle Planning Commission. Commissioner Fisher seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Todd reconvened the Planning Commission at 6:36pm.

MOTION:

Commissioner Kierre made a motion to close public hearing. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.

PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED AT 6:37 pm.

LIASON REPORT

October 3– Chairman Todd stated there was the announcement of Alderman Steve Ibbotson was appointed to Ward 4 Position 1. Chairman Todd also reported there was the third reading and passing of Ordinance 789, approval of a conditional use permit for 600 Pine Forrest, Resolution 2011-39, and the first reading of Ordinance 790.

October 17 –Chairman Todd stated there was the second reading of Ordinance 790, and more discussion regarding changing regulations regarding fireworks

MOTION:

Commissioner Fisher made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Kierre seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

Approved:

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Chairman John Todd
November 17, 2011