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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
October 12, 2022
City Hall — Council Chambers
44 North Lorimier Street
Commission Members Present: Scott Blank, Kevin Greaser, Derek Jackson, Nick Martin,
Melissa Stickel, Sid Whittington, Deborah Young
Commission Members Absent: Patrick Koetting
Staff Present: Carol Peters, Ryan Shrimplin
Call to Order
Chairman Greaser called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Aoaroval of Minutes
The minutes of the September 14, 2022 meeting were unanimously approved upon a motion
made by Mr. Whittington and seconded by Mr. Jackson.
REZONINGS. SPECIAL USE PERMITS. AND EXCEPTIONS
A public hearing was held on the request of Koehler Engineering & Land Surveying, Inc. on
behalf of A.G. Jones Properties, L.L.C. to rezone property located at 39 and 45 North
Broadview Street from M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing/Industrial District) to M-1 (Light
Manufacturing/Industrial District). Chairman Greaser recused himself from the discussion
and vote for business reasons. Gerry Jones, A. G. Jones Properties, L.L.C., presented the
request. He stated that he would like to use the property for home decor sales, which is not
permitted in the M-2 district.
A staff report was submitted to the Commission, which recommended approval of the
rezoning request.
Chairman Greaser opened the public hearing and, seeing no appearances to speak, he
closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Ms. Stickel and seconded by Mr. Jackson
to recommend approval of the rezoning request. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 6
in favor, 0 in opposition, and 1 abstaining (Aye: Blank, Jackson, Martin, Stickel, Whittington,
Young; Abstain: Greaser).
2. The Commission reviewed the request of Brickyard Properties & Development, LLC for an
extension of the exception granted on April 13, 2022 from Section 25-805 of the
Development Code for property located at 2821 Wintergreen Drive. Chris Koehler, Koehler
Engineering & Land Surveying, presented the request. He explained that the exception was
granted to allow preservation of the existing trees and other vegetation along the creek in
lieu of installing a privacy fence. The exception is valid for 180 days from the date it was
granted. The deadline is approaching, and a 40 -day extension is needed due to contractor
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delays. A motion was made by Ms. Stickel and seconded by Mr. Jackson to approve a 40 -
day extension of the exception. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 7 in favor, 0 in
opposition, and 0 abstaining (Aye: Blank, Greaser, Jackson, Martin, Stickel, Whittington,
Young).
OTHER ITEMS AND COMMUNICATION
Election of Vice Chairman and Secretary
Chairman Greaser stated that the Vice Chairman and Secretary officer positions are vacant due
to Ed Thompson and Patrick Koetting leaving the Commission. The Commission elected Ms.
Stickel as Vice Chairman and Ms. Young as Secretary.
Commission Appointment Recommendation
Chairman Greaser stated that three (3) seats on the Commission are open due to Mr.
Thompson resigning, Mr. Koetting reaching his term limit, and Mr. Jackson reaching the end of
his term. Mr. Jackson indicated that he would like to be reappointed. The Commission
reviewed the City Advisory Board and Commission applications on file for those interested in
serving on the Planning & Zoning Commission. The Commission recommended reappointing
Mr. Jackson and appointing Chris Martin and Sommer McCauley -Perdue to fill the remaining
seats.
Commission Communication
Chairman Greaser stated that he will be out of town next week and will not be able to give the
Planning & Zoning Commission report at the October 17, 2022 City Council meeting. Ms.
Stickel agreed to give the report.
Staff Communication
Mr. Shrimplin gave the following updates:
1. Update on items from previous Commission meetings going on to City Council
The City Council approved the following on September 19, 2022:
• 1904 West Cape Rock Drive Rezoning — 2nd & 3rd Readings
• 1305 & 1321 William Street Rezoning — 2nd & 3rd Readings
• 4450 LaSalle Avenue Zoning of Annexed Property — 2 d & 3rd Readings
• Bethany Baptist Subdivision Record Plat — 2nd & 3rd Readings
The City Council approved the following on October 3, 2022:
• 3849 Business Park Place Special Use Permit — 1 st Reading
• 572-680(Even) Silverado Trail Zoning of Annexed Property — 1St Reading
• LaSalle Church Subdivision Record Plat — 1St Reading
Adjournment
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There being no further business, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at
7:20 p.m. upon a motion made by Ms. Stickel and seconded by Mr. Jackson.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah Young, Secretary