Planning Commission Subcommittee (Zoning Items)

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Zoning Committee met on November 2, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. in the Phoenix Building, 3rd Floor Conference Room. The committee considered four agenda items during the meeting, which included three development applications and one zoning ordinance text amendment. The committee took five motions and votes and heard three public comments during the session.

Of the four items on the agenda, one was approved and three were postponed. The approved item was PLN-MAR-23-00019 for Black Soil: Our Better Nature LLC. The three items that were postponed were PLN-MAR-23-00018 for Joyland Crossing LLC, PLN-MAR-23-00020 for Botts/Cravens Homebuilders @ Paradise LLC, and PLN-ZOTA-23-00006 regarding the Urban Growth Management Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment.

Votes and Decisions

The meeting included five votes on planning and zoning matters:

PLN-MAR-23-00018: Joyland Crossing LLC Zone Map Amendment 54:57 This item was postponed by unanimous vote.

PLN-MAR-23-00019: Black Soil: Our Better Nature LLC Zone Map Amendment 1:18:07 The zone map amendment for Black Soil: Our Better Nature LLC was approved by unanimous vote.

PLN-MAR-23-00019: Black Soil: Our Better Nature LLC Variance 1:19:08 A variance for Black Soil: Our Better Nature LLC was approved by unanimous vote.

PLN-MAR-23-00020: Botts/Cravens Homebuilders @ Paradise LLC Zone Map Amendment 1:20:46 This zone map amendment was postponed by unanimous vote.

PLN-ZOTA-23-00006: Urban Growth Management Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 1:30:48 The zoning ordinance text amendment was postponed by unanimous vote.

Public Comment

Three members of the public provided comments during the meeting.

Joyland Crossing Zone Change

Catherine Perkins addressed concerns about the proposed Joyland Crossing zone change 30:54. She emphasized the need for residential use restrictions, buffering measures, and resolution of water issues related to the development.

Amy Clark also spoke about the Joyland Crossing zone change 37:28. She highlighted the importance of pedestrian safety and connectivity for the development, and questioned whether the site was suitable for high-density residential use.

Black Soil Grocery Store

Rolanda Wolf Fork spoke in support of the Black Soil grocery store 1:14:06. She noted the store's importance in providing fresh produce and educational opportunities to the community.

Contested Items

Joyland Crossing Zone Change

Community members raised concerns about a proposed zone change for Joyland Crossing. The primary issues of contention centered on three areas: traffic impacts, pedestrian safety, and effects on the Paris Pike corridor.

Residents expressed opposition to the proposal, citing worries about how the zone change would affect traffic patterns in the area and create potential safety hazards for pedestrians. The Paris Pike corridor was identified as a specific area of concern regarding the broader impact of the proposed change.

PLN-MAR-23-00018: Joyland Crossing LLC

0:31

This agenda item addressed a zone map amendment request from Joyland Crossing LLC. The proposal seeks to rezone the subject property from Highway Service Business and Single Family Residential to Medium Density Residential.

Key Participants

The discussion involved Daniel, Tom, and Dick Murphy.

Outcome

The matter was postponed and did not proceed to a decision at this meeting.

PLN-MAR-23-00019: Black Soil: Our Better Nature LLC

55:57

The meeting included discussion of a zone map amendment request for Black Soil: Our Better Nature LLC. The proposal sought to change the zoning designation from Two-Family Residential to Neighborhood Business, and included a variance request.

Key speakers in this discussion were Daniel, Tom, and Chris Clendenin.

The agenda item was classified as a discussion type matter. Following the presentation and discussion, the proposal was approved.

PLN-MAR-23-00020: Botts/Cravens Homebuilders @ Paradise LLC

1:20:10

This agenda item involved a discussion on a zone map amendment for Botts/Cravens Homebuilders @ Paradise LLC. The proposed amendment would change the zoning designation from Single Family Residential to Townhouse Residential.

The Applicant's Attorney presented on behalf of the project.

The matter was postponed and did not proceed to a final decision at this meeting.

PLN-ZOTA-23-00006: Urban Growth Management Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment

Item: III.a

Type: Discussion

Outcome: Postponed

This agenda item addressed a proposed Urban Growth Management Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment designed to modernize zoning categories and introduce a new Corridor Node zone. Staff presented the amendment for discussion 1:21:17.

The amendment represents an effort to update the jurisdiction's zoning framework to better accommodate contemporary development patterns and growth management objectives. The introduction of a Corridor Node zone is intended to provide additional zoning flexibility for specific development contexts.

Following the staff presentation, the body determined that further consideration was necessary and voted to postpone action on this item. No additional details regarding specific concerns raised, amendments proposed, or the timeline for reconsideration were provided in the available meeting record.