Planning Commission Subdivision Meeting

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Planning Commission held a video teleconference meeting on November 12, 2020, at 1:30 PM, presided over by Larry Forester. The Commission considered six agenda items and took 12 votes during the session. No public comments were heard during the meeting.

The Commission approved five items: the Dan W. Scott II Property subdivision, the Sand Lake & Estes Properties Section 2 subdivision, the Blackford Property development plan, the Baptist Church of Andover Property development plan, and the Hoover and Philpott Evangelistic Association Property waiver. The Commission denied one item: an appeal of a Board of Adjustment and Review (BOAR) decision for 221 Barberry Lane.

Attendance

Present: Larry Forester, Ivy Barksdale, Zach Davis, Anthony de Movellan, Janice Meyer, Bruce Nicol, Frank Penn, Carolyn Plumlee, Graham Pohl, and Bill Wilson.

Absent: Headley Bell.

Late arrivals: None.

Votes and Decisions

Approval of September 10, 2020 Minutes 11:04 Motion by Anthony de Movellan, seconded by Graham Pohl. Passed unanimously, 10-0.

Postponement of Spring Lake to December 10, 2020 (PLN-MJDP-20-00067) 14:39 Motion by Carolyn Plumlee, seconded by Janice Meyer. Postponed unanimously, 10-0.

Postponement of Griffin Gate Office Park to December 10, 2020 (PLN-MJDP-20-00057) 16:12 Motion by Carolyn Plumlee, seconded by Graham Pohl. Postponed unanimously, 10-0.

Postponement of Lexington Mall Property, Lot 6-A to December 10, 2020 (PLN-MJDP-20-00029) 17:44 Motion by Frank Penn, seconded by Graham Pohl. Postponed unanimously, 10-0.

Postponement of Headley, Niven & Vance Property, Lots 1, 2 & 3 to December 10, 2020 (PLN-MJDP-20-00054) 18:46 Motion by Graham Pohl, seconded by Carolyn Plumlee. Postponed unanimously, 10-0.

Postponement of Lexington Mall Property (Planet Fitness Lexington Richmond Road) to December 10, 2020 (PLN-MJDP-20-00050) 19:56 Motion by Graham Pohl, seconded by Janice Meyer. Postponed unanimously, 10-0.

Approval of Dan W. Scott II Property Subdivision (PLN-FRP-20-00053) 24:29 Motion by Carolyn Plumlee, seconded by Anthony de Movellan. Passed unanimously, 10-0.

Approval of Sand Lake & Estes Properties Section 2 Subdivision (PLN-FRP-20-00054) 31:21 Motion by Frank Penn, seconded by Graham Pohl. Passed unanimously, 10-0. Approval included waiver with bond for sewer.

Approval of Blackford Property Development Plan (PLN-MJDP-19-00074) 55:58 Motion by Frank Penn, seconded by Graham Pohl. Passed unanimously, 10-0. Approval included 19 conditions as recommended by staff.

Approval of Baptist Church of Andover Property Development Plan (PLN-MJDP-20-00069) 1:04:11 Motion by Bill Wilson, seconded by Carolyn Plumlee. Passed unanimously, 10-0. Approval included 17 conditions provided by staff.

Approval of Waiver for Hoover and Philpott Evangelistic Association Property (PLN-FRP-20-00020) 1:15:23 Motion by Anthony de Movellan, seconded by Graham Pohl. Passed unanimously, 10-0.

Support BOAR's Decision to Deny Painting of Brick Structure at 221 Barberry Lane (BOAR 2020-2) 3:00:12 Motion by Bill Wilson, seconded by Graham Pohl. Passed unanimously, 10-0.

All votes were unanimous with the following members voting in favor of each motion: Larry Forester, Ivy Barksdale, Zach Davis, Anthony de Movellan, Janice Meyer, Bruce Nicol, Frank Penn, Carolyn Plumlee, Graham Pohl, and Bill Wilson.

Contested Items

Appeal of BOAR Decision for 221 Barberry Lane

The meeting included discussion of an appeal concerning a Board of Architectural Review (BOAR) decision related to 221 Barberry Lane. The dispute centered on the painting of a historic property that was undertaken without prior approval from the appropriate review authority.

The contested matter involved disagreements regarding notice procedures and compliance with preservation guidelines. Community opposition was present regarding the decision, with parties raising concerns about whether proper notification had been provided and whether the work adhered to established historic preservation standards.

The specific outcome of this appeal was not detailed in the available meeting materials.

Dan W. Scott II Property subdivision

Identifier: PLN-FRP-20-00053

Purpose: The agenda item addressed a proposal to subdivide one lot into two lots on the Dan W. Scott II property.

Presentation and Discussion: Traci Wade presented this item to the body 24:29. The Subdivision Committee had previously reviewed the proposal and recommended approval with conditions.

Outcome: The subdivision was approved.

Sand Lake & Estes Properties Section 2 subdivision

Identifier: PLN-FRP-20-00054

Overview

The meeting included discussion of an amendment to subdivide Lot 2 and add a 24-foot access easement to Lot 6 for the Sand Lake & Estes Properties Section 2 subdivision.

Presentation

Lauren Hedge presented on this agenda item 31:21.

Recommendation

The Subdivision Committee recommended approval of the amendment with conditions and a waiver.

Outcome

The subdivision amendment was approved.

Blackford Property development plan

The Blackford Property development plan was presented as a discussion item during the meeting. The proposal involves developing the property as an apartment complex containing 324 dwelling units.

Tom Martin was the key speaker on this agenda item.

The Subdivision Committee had previously reviewed the development plan and recommended approval, subject to conditions.

The agenda item resulted in an approval outcome.

55:58

Baptist Church of Andover Property development plan

Project Overview

The Baptist Church of Andover property development plan proposes an elderly apartment complex with 260 dwelling units on the site.

Committee Recommendation

The Subdivision Committee recommended approval of the project with conditions.

Discussion

Tom Martin was the key speaker on this agenda item. 1:04:11

Outcome

The development plan was approved.

Hoover and Philpott Evangelistic Association Property waiver

Identifier: PLN-FRP-20-00020

The committee considered a waiver request from the Hoover and Philpott Evangelistic Association regarding property development. 1:15:23

Request

The applicant requested a waiver to coordinate the timing of development while constructing an off-site sewer trunk line. This waiver would allow the applicant to proceed with their development plans in coordination with the sewer infrastructure work.

Committee Action

The Subdivision Committee recommended approval of the waiver request.

Outcome

The waiver was approved.

Appeal of BOAR decision for 221 Barberry Lane

3:00:12

The Planning Commission reviewed an appeal of a Board of Architectural Review (BOAR) decision regarding 221 Barberry Lane. The appeal challenged BOAR's denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for painting an unpainted masonry wall.

Key speakers in the discussion included Hal Bailey, Bettie Kerr, and Anna Weitz.

Outcome

The Planning Commission upheld the BOAR's original decision and denied the appeal.