MEMBERS: Jonathan Eady, Chair; Aaron
Robinson, Secretary; Mike Besaw, Juanita Carson, Ron Manson. Vivian Harris was
absent.
STAFF: Matthew Pepper, assistant city
manager and zoning administrator.
GUESTS: Thomas Nelson; Kendra Mayfield and
James Johnson, Oxford College.
OPENING: At 6:58 PM, Mr. Eady called the
meeting to order, welcomed the guests, and introduced Mike Besaw and Juanita
Carson as the two newest Commission members.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Upon motion of Mr. Manson, seconded
by Mr. Robinson, the minutes for the meeting of October 10 were adopted as
amended. The vote was 5-0.
THOMAS NELSON DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (409
EMORY STREET): Thomas Nelson
requested approval to construct a storage shed behind the residence. The
Commission members verified that the proposed shed met the side and rear
setbacks limits.
Upon motion
of Mr. Manson, seconded by Mr. Robinson, the Planning Commission approved the
development permit to construct a shed behind the residence. The vote was 5-0.
OXFORD
COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT PERMITS (3): Oxford
College requested approval for three development permits: 1. Design approval to
make improvements to the Pierce Street corridor; 2. Install a temporary hoop
house at the college’s organic farm; 3. Renovate the interior of Phi Gamma Hall.
1.
The Commission
had a discussion concerning several aspects of the proposed design for the Pierce
Street corridor improvements including the change from a roundabout to a
four-way stop, the location of the proposed parking lot on Pierce Street, the
sub-service detention pond under the proposed parking lot, the lack of
pedestrian connectivity on the east side of Whatcoat Street, and the change in
the number of parking spaces around Allen Memorial United Methodist Church.
Upon motion of Mr. Manson, seconded
by Mr. Robinson, the Planning Commission approved the development permit for
the proposed parking lot on Pierce Street, as well as recommended to City Council
to support the proposed street improvements as depicted in the development
permit application. The vote was 4 in favor, with Mr. Eady abstaining.
2.
The Commission
had a discussion concerning the location of the proposed hoop house in relation
to the existing residence on the property. The Commission members verified that
the proposed hoop house met the side and rear setbacks limits. In addition, the
Commission had a discussion regarding whether or not the location of the existing
hoop house, as depicted in the development permit application, is in compliance
with the city’s current zoning ordinances. Mr. Pepper will review the development
permit for the existing hoop house to determine if the Commission originally approved
it to be located in front of the residence. If it is found that the existing
hoop house is not in compliance, Oxford College agreed to move it to an
approved location.
Upon motion of Mr. Manson, seconded
by Mr. Robinson, the Planning Commission approved the development permit as
presented to construct a temporary hoop house at the Oxford College Organic
Farm. The vote was 4 in favor, with Mr. Eady abstaining.
3.
The Commission engaged
in a preliminary discussion of the college’s design plans for the renovation of
Phi Gamma Hall.
ASSIGNMENTS: Mr. Pepper will contact the new
Commission members regarding planning and zoning training for their new
assignments.
ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Eady adjourned the meeting at 8:15
PM.
Approved by:
Aaron Robinson, Secretary