Town of
Regularly Scheduled Planning Board Meeting
November 1, 2006
MINUTES
Members Present: Vice-Chairman
Staff Present: Manager
Tim Barth, Planning Director
Others Present: Walter
Piper, Linda & Pat Bennett, Bill Messer, Alderman Colin Edwards,
Meeting Called to
Order
Vice-Chairman Brede called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. in the Town Hall Boardroom.
Approval or
Correction of Minutes: October 4, 2006
MR. CHAMBERLAIN MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 4, 2006
AS PRESENTED.
VICE-CHAIRMAN BREDE SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Planning Director Clark provided a summary of events to
date. The lot sizes remain the same. Randy Herron P.L.S. sealed plans stating
that the roads are under 18%. The Soil and Erosion Plan was jointly approved by
the State and
Vice-Chairman Brede had concerns about the road compaction due to cracks appearing down the center of the existing roads.
The engineer could perform compaction tests when signing off on the slopes.
Mr. Walter Piper, a partner in the project, addressed the Board stating that he is looking for preliminary plat approval today.
Mr. James Rich addressed the Board stating that this was an A+ project and the Bennett Family has been putting money into the County for 30 plus years.
Mr. Bill Messer spoke to the Board about erosion control and hydro seeding the area. He also felt it was a good project.
MS. JOHNSON MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE PRELIMINARY PLAT COMPLETED BY
RANDY HERRON SURVEYING WITH THE CHANGES DISCUSSED, THE FINAL PLAT SHOULD
REFLECT 3 FOOT SHOULDERS, AND A LETTER SHOULD BE SUBMITTED FROM AN ENGINEER
APPROVING THE SLOPES AND ROAD COMPACTION STANDARDS.
MR. CHAMBERLAIN SECONDED THE
MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Trinity Cove:
Preliminary Plat Approval
Planning Director Clark informed the Board that the developer
would like to add two lots to the project. The initial plan included 11
duplexes and 8 single-family lots. The
request now is to remove two lots between lots 9 & 10 and 19 & 20 and
place them at the end of
MR. CARVER MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE REVISED PLAT FOR PHASE 1 FOR
TRINITY COVE SUBDIVISION AS SUBMITTED BY SUNSET BUILDERS.
MR. BREDE SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Residential
Development Signs: Text Amendment
Mr. Clark explained the reason for the requested amendment; and why it only applies to a subdivision located along US-19 or US-276. The areas lying along Soco Road and Jonathan Creek Road are zoned commercial, are located next to a five lane highway, and the speed limit is 55 mph. The developers of Trinity Cove feel they should be allowed a two-sided sign in order to be visible from both east and west. The proposed amendment does not increase the sign size, only the fact that the sign will be two-sided but calculated for square footage on one side. Commercial businesses are allowed 250 square feet.
The sign will be placed out of the State right-of-way and will be eight feet high.
Mr. Chamberlain suggested changing the proposed amendment to say two faced rather than two sided.
MR. CHAMBERLAIN MADE A MOTION TO RECOMMEND THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO
READ: IF SIGN IS LOCATED ON A MAJOR THOROUGHFARE (US-19, US-276) THEN A TWO
FACED SIGN SHALL BE ALLOWED THAT DOES NOT EXCEED 32 SQUARE FEET ON EACH
IDENTICAL SIDE. ONE-SIDED SIGNS SHALL NOT EXCEED 32 SQUARE FEET.
MR. BREDE SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Sarangi has been able to subdivide eleven rental cabins into separate parcels to sell as single-family homes. Another dilemma that must be addressed is that the road going into the development is below acceptable width. Mr. Kevin Alford P.E. completed a traffic study.
Mr. Alford addressed the board providing the following report.
Two locations on Driftwood Loop have grades of 20% although they are manageable and safe, as they exist.
The property right-of-way crosses adjoining properties. The existing 12’ paved road is on minimum grade and has plenty of sight distance to the bridge that accesses Wolf Creek Resort.
Mr. Alford suggested that two 18’ paved pullout areas be located to provide sight distance around curves to be utilized to allow vehicles to pass. The roadway area will be designed to force traffic to move in an easterly direction on a one-way loop. The appropriate signage will be installed informing people that it is a one-way loop. Acorn Way will have a 30’ radius cul-de-sac that will be on a two-way road that will access five lots.
An erosion control permit is not required due to the small amount of land being disturbed. Mr. Alford will oversee the project making sure that all standard measures are in place for both the roadway improvements and the erosion control issues. Mr. Alford will issue a certification letter stating the requirements are met.
Most items discussed today were first discussed at a pre-application meeting with the Town Manager, Planning Director, Board Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Bob Moore, Surveyor, and Mr. Sarangi.
VICE-CHAIRMAN BREDE MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE
MR. PAULEY SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Other Business
Mr. Ron Smith from Benchmark Inc. will meet with the Planning Board, Mayor McElroy, Manager Barth and Mr. Clark on November 20, 2006 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. to discuss the Land Use Plan. The format of the meeting will allow for questions.
On December 4, 2006, the Vice-Chairman Brede will conduct a workshop/ training seminar with the Board to assist the new members in learning the process. The workshop will include lunch and a field trip to several subdivisions from 11:00 to 3:00.
Vice-Chairman Brede also asked that the Board members have lunch together for Christmas. The date will be December 13, 2006.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO DISCUSS, ON MOTION BY MR. PAULEY,
SECONDED BY MR. CHAMBERLAIN, WITH ALL IN FAVOR THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 4:59
P.M.
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Vickie Best, CMC, Town Clerk