City of Piqua Planning Commission Minutes for July 3, 2007

	Piqua Planning Commission July 3, 2007 6:00 P.M.


	CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting session of the Planning Commission was called to order at 6:03 P.M. Chairman Spoltman reviewed the order of business and stated the procedures of hearing each item according to the Modified Roberts Rules of Order as follows: A. Clerk to State the Agenda Item B. Staff Comments C. Applicant/Agent Comments D. Other Affected Parties Comments E. Board Member Comments and Questions F. Board To Take Action On The Item ROLL CALL Members Present: Mark Spoltman, Jim Oda, Jean Franz, Mike Taylor, Dick Sword Members Absent: None Staff Members: Chris Schmiesing Attendees: Doug Page, Regina Favorite, Carrie Williams, Michael Williams, Frank Barhorst, Steven Speranza MEETING MINUTES Jim Oda motioned to accept the May 1, 2007 meeting minutes as submitted. Dick Sword seconded the motion and the minutes were adopted by voice vote with all members present voting in favor. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution P.C. 19-07 A proposed amendment to section 154.081 of the zoning code that modifies the parking and off street loading general regulations to include gravel as a permitted surface material for off street parking spaces, when said spaces are located in the rear yard of a residential property. Mr. Schmiesing provided an overview of the item explaining that proposed amendment would not change what can be parked on a residential property but would change the code to allow gravel as a permitted off street parking surface when said parking facility is located in the rear yard of a residential use. Noting that the proposed amendment originated with the parking ordinance discussions, Mr. Schmiesing reiterated that the proposed amendments in no way alter the code regulations applicable to what types of vehicles can be parked on a residential property. The commission members all agreed the language was appropriate as submitted and with no one present approaching the lectern to speak on this item; Mrs. Franz made a motion that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the gravel parking zoning code amendment and Mr. Taylor seconded the motion with all those present voting in favor of the motion. 2. Resolution P.C. 20-07 A resolution requesting the vacation of an improved portion of the north/south public alley between Franklin and Broadway, starting at Greene Street on the south and ending at an intersecting east/west public alley on the north. Mr. Schmiesing noted that no public comment had been received other the responding utility companies who expressed their preference that a utility easement be maintained. Mrs. Franz commented on her experiences traveling through this area and the need for this alley to be closed. Mrs. Franz made a motion to amend the resolution to fix the typo in the resolution heading and to add a requirement that a utility easement be maintained through the area to be vacated. Mr. Sword seconded the motion to amend the resolution and all those present voted in favor of the proposed amendment. Mr. Oda motioned to approve the resolution as amended, noting the only property owners immediately adjacent to the proposed vacation were both in favor of the vacation, and Mrs. Franz seconded the motion. A roll call vote followed with all members present voting in favor of the resolution. 3. Resolution P.C. 21-07 A resolution for a special use permit to authorize a veterinary clinic use of 1208 E. Ash Street. Mr. Schmiesing explained that if approved this resolution would allow for a veterinary clinic use of this location. Dr. Carrie Williams was present to speak in favor of this resolution and answer any questions the commission might have. Mrs. Williams noted that there would be no boarding or daycare services provided only routine animal care and surgeries. Mr. Oda what state regulations this type of operation would be required to comply with. Mrs. Williams commented on the state minimums to be complied with and noted that the only time a facility such as this is typically inspected is if there is a complaint. Mr. Steve Speranza, a representative from Tolson Enterprises, the owner of the mall, was also present to speak in favor of the resolution. Mr. Oda motioned to approve the resolution and Mrs. Franz seconded the motion. A roll call vote followed with all members present voting in favor of the resolution. 4. Resolution P.C. 22-07 A resolution for a special use permit to authorize a vehicle sales use of 120 E. Greene Street. Mr. Schmiesing explained that several years ago a special use permit had been approved for a vehicle sales use of this location but the use was never established. No one was present to speak for or against this item Mr. Oda asked about the driveway closures shown on the drawing and noted that this would be an improvement to the site. Mr. Oda also asked about the lighting requirements and Mr. Schmiesing noted that both the minimum requirements for the driveway closures and the necessary parking lot lighting were discussed with the applicant. Mr. Taylor motioned to approve the resolution and Mrs. Franz seconded the motion. A roll call vote followed with all members present voting in favor of the resolution. 5. Resolution P.C. 23-07 A resolution establishing the time, date and agenda items to be considered at a special meeting of the Planning Commission. Mr. Schmiesing explained that the developer had extended an invitation to the Planning Commission to visit the Swift Run Lakes property prior to the development plan coming before the Planning Commission on the August agenda. Mr. Schmiesing further explained that there would be no regular meeting business conducted, attendance is optional (no quorum required), and it is merely an opportunity for the Planning Commission to become more familiar with the site before taking final action on the pending items to be considered. Mrs. Jean Franz motioned to approve resolution and Mr. Sword seconded the motion. A roll call vote followed with all members present voting in favor of the resolution. 6. Resolution P.C. 24-07 A resolution to establish the proposed agenda of the August 7, 2007 regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Schmiesing reviewed the items submitted for the Planning Commission's consideration in August noting that a restaurant fast food special use permit request came in after the packet was mailed out and should be added to the list of new business items to be considered. Mr. Oda asked for additional information concerning the Piqua Memorial Center M-PUD item. Mr. Schmiesing explained this item of business would be to consider a PUD concept plan submittal. Mrs. Franz made a motion to amend the resolution to add a "Restaurant, Fast Food Special Use Permit" item under new business. Mr. Oda seconded the motion to amend the resolution and all those present voted in favor of the proposed amendment. Mr. Taylor motioned to approve resolution as amended and Mrs. Franz seconded the motion. A roll call vote followed with all members present voting in favor of the resolution. OTHER BUSINESS 7. Plan It Piqua Presentation Mr. Brad Bubp, the chairman of the steering committee for the comprehensive plan update project known as Plan It Piqua, provided an overview of the final draft of the plan goals and land use principles adopted by the steering committee. See Exhibit 'A' attached hereto. The Planning Commission members unanimously supported the goals and principles presented and complimented the steering committee on their work to date. 8. MVRPC Regional Land Use Planning Project Presentation Mr. Martin Kim, the Director of Regional Planning for the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC), provided an overview of the land use planning initiative being undertaken by MVRPC. See Exhibit 'B' attached hereto. The Planning Commission members discussed with Mr. Kim the benefits of regional land use planning and the likelihood of the MVRPC efforts supporting the local planning efforts. 9. Monthly Report Mr. Schmiesing provided the monthly staff report and highlighted the addition of the zoning permit log sheets to the report. See Exhibit 'C' attached hereto. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to conduct a motion was made to adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 P.M.


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