City of Piqua Planning Commission Minutes for October 2, 2007

	Piqua Planning Commission October 2, 2007 6:00 P.M.


	CALL TO ORDER 6:00 P.M. - Chairman Spoltman called the meeting to order. Mr. Spoltman noted for the record the usual and customary order of business would be followed; and, that the only person present has attended Planning Commission meetings in the past; thus, it is assumed he is familiar with the Planning Commission meeting procedures; therefore, it would not be necessary to read the procedures aloud. The procedures for hearing each item is conducted according to a 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, Dick Sword, Mike Taylor Staff Members: Chris Schmiesing Attendees: John Martin MEETING MINUTES Item PC 32-07, last paragraph, Mr. Oda requested the "motioned to vote" text be changed to "motioned to approve". Mr. Schmiesing acknowledged the requested change and hearing no objections the chair asked for a motion to accept the September 4, 2007 meeting minutes as amended. Mr. Oda motioned to approve as amended and Mr. 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. 36-07 A request to approve an amendment to the section 154.005, section 154.126, and Appendix A of the zoning code to add Yard Sale provisions. Mr. Schmiesing reported on the staff comments included in the packet. Mr. Spoltman voiced his support of the proposed amendment and opened the item for comments and questions from the board. Mr. Oda suggested the definition be amended to read "…new or used goods…" instead of just used. The other members of the board agreed. Mr. John Martin of 301 Cleveland asked if the amendment includes a limitation on how often a property owner can have a sale and asked why not call it a garage sale instead of yard sale. Mr. Schmiesing responded by indicating the language included limits a property owner to 2 sales per year not more often than every 2 months, and noted that while the definition name is Yard Sale the definition includes the accessory use of any lot or premises, which would include any location on the lot inside or outside of a structure. Mrs. Franz suggested the definition name be changed from "Yard Sale" to "Garage Sale" and the other board members agreed and noted that where the word "Yard" appears throughout the definition these would also need to be changed to "Garage". Mr. Spoltman suggested that text also be inserted after "Garage Sale" that states, "(Also known as Yard Sale, Porch Sale, or Estate Sale)." Mr. Schmiesing read the proposed amended language of the resolution for the record and Mr. Sword motioned to amend the resolution as stated. Mrs. Franz seconded the motion and the amendment was adopted by voice vote with all members present voting in favor. Mr. Oda motioned to approve the resolution as amended and Mr. Sword seconded the motion. A roll call vote followed with all members present voting in favor of the resolution. The amended resolution was adopted by a 5-0 vote. OTHER BUSINESS 2. Monthly Agenda Mr. Schmiesing reported that there had been no new items submitted as of the start of the meeting and it appears likely the November meeting will be cancelled for lack of business. The commission accepted staff's report without objection. 3. Monthly Report Mr. Schmiesing provided the monthly staff report, attached hereto as an exhibit. 4. Annual Miami Valley Chapter Planning Conference Mr. Schmiesing extended an invitation to the Planning Commission members to attend the MVCPC event. 5. Murals Mr. John Martin spoke to the commission concerning the Shawnee Neighborhood Association's desire to paint a mural on the north end of the Piqua Electric building located on Cleveland Street. Mr. Martin noted that the current code language treats the mural as a sign and that it will not work under the sign standards due to the size and location limitations. After a brief discussion, the commission unanimously requested by voice vote that staff research the topic and provide draft code language to allow murals. There were no objections to Mr. Schmiesing's comment that it would likely be the December meeting before this material is available. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to conduct a motion was made to adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned at 6:37P.M.


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