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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 25th, 2013 MINUTES OF THE JEFFERSONVILLE PLAN COMMISSION June 25, 2013 1) Call to Order A meeting of the Jeffersonville Plan Commission was held on June 25, 2013 at 6:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers, First Floor, Jeffersonville City Hall, 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana. Chairperson Josh Rodriquez called the meeting to order. 2) Roll Call The roll was called and those members present were: Kathy Bupp, Andy Crouch, Rita Fleming, Connie Sellers, Brent Roberts, Josh Rodriquez, and Lisa Gill. Those members not present: None. Also present were Linda Mills, Secretary, Shane Corbin, Planning & Zoning Director, Dan Matson, Planning & Zoning Coordinator and Les Merkley, Planning & Zoning Attorney. 3) Approval of Minutes The minutes of the May 28, 2013 meeting were approved as written on a motion made by Brent Roberts and seconded by Lisa Gill. (SECRETARY'S NOTE: ALL PLAT MAPS, PHOTOS, ETC. PRESENTED BEFORE THE PLAN COMMISSION ON THIS DATE CAN BE FOUND IN THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT.) 4) New Business a) PC -13 -18 The next item to come before the Commission was an application filed by Springhurst Investments, LLC for rezoning the property located at 308 East Chestnut Street. This property contains 0.37 acres and is identified by the parcel number 10- 19- 00 -103- 458.000 -010. The property is currently zoned Ml (Low Density Residential). This application has been withdrawn. b) PC -13 -19 The next item to come before the Commission is an application filed by Billy Price for a rezoning the property located at 2640 Middle Road. The 1.1 acre property is identified by parcel number 10- 19 -00- 400 - 678.000 -009. The property is currently zoned C 1 (Small Page 1 of 4 Jeffersonville Plan Commission —June 25, 2013 to Medium Scale General Commercial) and the requested zoning is C2 (Medium to Large Scale General Commercial). Billy Price appeared before the Commission and stated the following: • Currently running an auto repair shop at this location and would like the property rezone so that we would be able to sell automobiles; • There will be no more than five to six vehicles for sale at one time; • If vehicles are not sold within a period of time they would be run through the auto auction; and • The vehicles will be displayed 30 to 50 feet off the street. Therefore, upon a motion made by Rita Fleming and seconded by Brent Roberts, the Commission voted 7 -0 to send a favorable recommendation to the City Council for the rezoning of property located at 2640 Middle Road from Cl (Small to Medium Scale General Commercial) to C2 (Medium to Large Scale General Commercial). c) PC -13 -20 The next item to come before the Commission is an application filed by Dominion Homes of Kentucky, LTD, requesting approval of a revised Preliminary Plat for The Village at Armstrong Farms Subdivision, Sections 2 and 4. The proposed subdivision contains 84 lots and 12 acres. The applicant is requesting a waiver from the development standard requiring sidewalk along Charlestown Pike. The applicant is also requesting approval of a reduced lot size for five lots: 4,000 square feet in lieu of the 4,100 square foot minimum. The property is zoned R3 (Old City Residential). Mark Hammel appeared before the Commission and stated the following: • The purpose of our request to amend the preliminary plat has to do with a product change; • The structure would be front fed and would not require an alley access; • The layout would remove public access to the rear of the lots and for purposes of better flow to the project we are looking at changing Wheat Lane into Red Bard Loop and eliminating a second entrance onto Charlestown Pike; • In addition to those changes we are also asking for four lots to be reduced from 4,100 square feet to 4,000 square feet, this change would help to avoid the wetlands that was identified by their consultant; • The lot numbers that would be changed are 226, 227,228 and 229; • The last part of our request is to eliminate frontage sidewalk along Charlestown Pike, a revision in the ordinance states that if there is not another sidewalk within 1,000 feet may be grounds to remove the sidewalk; • The permit from IDEM will not impact more than what is required; and • The homes will have an attached garage but will be located at the front of the structure. Page 2 of 4 Jeffersonville Plan Commission —June 25, 2013 Shane Corbin stated to the Commission that he did receive one letter from a resident regarding general problems; they stated that some things that were promised have not been fulfilled. They would like the developer to talk to the homeowners before they make any changes. Therefore, upon a motion made by Josh Rodriquez and seconded by Lisa Gill, to approve the revision on the preliminary plan with the condition that the sidewalks along Charlestown Pike be installed. Josh Rodriquez withdrew the motion after further discussion. Therefore, upon a motion made by Brent Roberts and seconded by Rita Fleming, the Commission voted 7 -0 to approve the revision of the preliminary plan with the condition that the developer pay the in lieu fee for sidewalks. d) PC -13 -21 The next item to come before the Commission is an application filed by Heritage Hardwoods for development plan review for property located at 1507 Production Drive. The proposed development is 26,250 square -foot expansions to the existing building. The applicant is requesting waivers from four development standards: 82.2 percent lot coverage in lieu of the 65 percent maximum, 76 percent parking in the side yard in lieu to 70 percent maximum, parking in the front setback, and parking in the side setback. The property is zoned I2 (Industrial Park/Heavy Industrial). Scott Moser appeared before the Commission and stated the following: • Proposing a 26,250 square foot expansion; • The project is located in the Jeffersonville Industrial Park: • The current building is 52,575 square feet on 4 acres; • The site location is 1507 Production Drive; • 98 proposed parking spaces, existing parking spaces is 79; • The plan is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, we are requesting a few waivers; • Requesting a waiver on the maximum lot coverage of 82% in lieu of the 65% allowed: • Setback waiver is being requested for parking and parking distribution; • Will meet landscaping standards; and • New building will match the type of construction as the existing building color. Rita Fleming asked if the expansion and increase production will cause any air quality concerns. Maurice Smith, CFO of Heritage Hardware appeared before the Commission and stated the following: Page 3 of 4 Jeffersonville Plan Commission June 25, 2013 • Do not have any air quality issue at this time; and • All of the machinery is electrically driven and that there is no finish on the wood. Andy Crouch stated that the Drainage Board has approved the approved the new development and has committed to record a drainage easement on their property. Therefore, upon a motion made by Brent Roberts and seconded by Connie Sellers, the Commission voted 7 -0 to approve the development plan as requested with the following waivers: ✓ Maximum Lot Coverage; Y Setback for Off - Street Parking; and • Maximum Parking in Front of the Building. 5) Reports from Officers, Committees, and Staff Shane Corbin stated that he is requesting to have a special meeting in two weeks for industrial projects. The special meeting will be held on July 9, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. Connie Sellers made a motion to have a special meeting on July 9, 2013 at 6:00 p.m., seconded by Lisa Gill. Motion passed on a vote of 7 -0 6) Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Plan Commission the meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m. (t J Rodriqu hairperson Submitted by • Linda Mills, Secretary Page 4 of 4 Jeffersonville Plan Commission —June 25, 2013