MEMBERS: Jonathan Eady, Vice-Chair; Penny
England, Ron Manson, and Jeff Wearing. Shawn Gaither and Vivian Harris were
absent.
STAFF:
Bob Schwartz, city manager and zoning administrator.
GUESTS: Rick and Betty Miller, Tim and
Brenda Williams.
OPENING:
Mr. Eady called the meeting to order and welcomed the guests. He also
noted that joining us was a new member of the Planning Commission - Mr. Jeff
Wearing.
RICK AND BETTY MILLER, 208 EMORY
STREET, DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION: Request for the approval of a development permit to
construct a metal carport for their camper.
This will be located in the back yard of their property which fronts on
Emory Street. They have 42 feet of
clearance to Wade Street from the location selected. The Planning Commission congratulated Mr.
Miller for having the proposed location staked and marked.
Mr. Miller
noted that they had selected Carolina Carports to install the carport.
Initially they would use gravel underneath and may eventually pour a slab. The
sides will come down within three feet of the ground and the back will be
enclosed. They will not connect electricity but rather use solar power for
lighting. They will be selecting a color that will blend in with the
neighborhood. In discussion it was noted that their house is more or less
across Emory Street from the Oxford Baptist Church.
Upon motion of Mr. Manson, seconded
by Mr. Wearing the request for the development permit was approved as
submitted. The vote was unanimous.
TIM AND BRENDA WILLIAMS, 229 EAST
SOULE STREET, DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION: Request to add a bedroom and closet at the rear of
their house. They have 117 feet of
clearance to the rear lot line. The Planning Commission thanked them for staking
and marking the proposed location.
Mr. Eady
asked if they were using an outside contractor. Mr. Williams said this would
just be for the framing. It was also noted that their lot is very large and
that this construction would not be close to any of the neighbors. As a matter
of interest it was noted that Mr. Williams’ father, Garland Williams, used to
be on City Council years ago.
Upon motion of Mr. Manson, seconded
by Mr. Wearing the request for the development permit was approved as
submitted. The vote was unanimous.
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION AND CHECKLIST:
The Planning
Commission discussed the development application and checklist. Ron Manson
opened the discussion with several suggestions for additional improvements to
the form. The commission made several other
suggestions. Mr. Schwartz will make these changes for future applications.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Upon motion of Mr. Manson, seconded
by Ms. England, the minutes for the meeting of December 8, 2015 were approved. The
vote was 3 – 0, with Mr. Wearing abstaining.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS: As this was the first meeting of the
year, it was time to elect officers.
Upon motion of Mr. Eady seconded by
Mr. Manson, Shawn Gaither was nominated for secretary. The vote was unanimous.
Upon motion of Mr. Eady seconded by
Mr. Manson, Jeff Wearing was nominated for vice chair. The vote was unanimous
Upon motion of Ms. England seconded
by Mr. Wearing, Jonathan Eady was nominated for chair. The vote was unanimous.
ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Eady adjourned the meeting at 7:42
PM.
Submitted
by:
Bob Schwartz, zoning administrator