Town of Maggie Valley
Regularly Scheduled Planning Board Meeting
February 2, 2005
MINUTES
Members Present: Jerry Zerbock, Billy Brede, Billy Case, and Brenda O’Keefe
Staff Present: Planning Director Kevin Byrd and Town Clerk Vickie Best
Others Present: Skip Paschall and Jim Blyth
Meeting Called to Order
Vice-Chair Brede called the meeting to order at 1:08 p.m. in the Town Hall Boardroom.
Skip Paschall Commercial Project
Mr. Paschall wishes to place a real estate office adjacent to Appalachian Village Subdivision. The property adjacent to the right of the proposed business is zoned Commercial 1. NCDOT has approved the location.
Mr. Byrd explained that there are deficiencies in the ordinance on contents required for site plan. There are no requirement for landscaping and parking under the contents required.
It is noted on the plan that there is a fifteen-foot easement for drainage from Appalachian Village Subdivision.
After a general discussion, Mr. Brede had concerns about the buffer between the residential and commercial districts. Mr. Paschall desires to construct a 1600 square foot log structure to blend with the area. There are some trees on site and excavation would be at a minimum, not creating a large impact on the area.
MR. BREDE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE COMMERCIAL PROJECT AS PRESENTED. MS. O’KEEFE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED.
Plan Review: Campbell Creek Meadows: Phase 1 (final)
The area in question is not under Maggie Valley zoning regulations due to a technical error in meeting the NC General Statues’ requirement for zoning notification. The Board of Aldermen has scheduled another public hearing for February 15, 2005.
MR. CASE MADE A MOTION TO WAIT UNTIL AFTER ZONING IS IN PLACE BEFORE APPROVING FINAL PLAT. MR. BREDE SECONDED THE MOTION.
Mr. Blyth explained that without zoning in place, the subdivision must meet the Town’s minimum requirements. Mr. Blyth urged the members to sign off on the final plat because the infrastructure is in place.
ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
Goal Setting Session for Next Six Months/ 12 Months
Ms. O’Keefe, a previous planning board member, explained that the ordinances were structured from the beginning with the expectation of change. Certain portions of the ordinance need to be changed or expanded. Ms. O’Keefe suggested each member make a list of problems encountered in enforcing the ordinances as written, and begin their revisions from there.
Mr. Brede informed the board that Planned Unit Developments are currently set to go before the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The Aldermen gave the planning director the discretion to get a recommendation from the planning board. Typically, the planning board reviews Planned Unit Developments.
The Planning Board has encountered some obstacles because of disparities found within the ordinances. The desire is to keep the developers and the town “in balance”.
Goals to Address:
Mr. Byrd informed the board that he has talked with Handmade America and they have an interest in Maggie Valley. Handmade America builds a creative boost to a resort area. Handmade America is very effective with a high success rate. Mr. Byrd will look more into the program and how funding is obtained. This will need to a “grass root” project. Mr. Byrd suggested going on a field trip to look at other communities involved with Handmade America.
Mr. Brede stated his concerns about the town not having a theme or an appearance committee. Improving the appearance of a business is often contagious and vice verse.
The Board then discussed the positive ambience of down town Waynesville.
Ms. O’Keefe stressed the need to maintain landscaping after installed. Part of the plan for a community is having an inviting atmosphere. Jonathan Creek is an asset to Maggie Valley. The community feels positive when there is a positive change. To insight forethought Ms. O’Keefe asked what Maggie Valley’s prime asset is; adding that, the greenways in place need to be maintained. “It must be a priority”.
Mr. Brede concurred adding that his concerns are utilities coming in for approval after subdivision approval. It is a liability for the town if the ordinances do not to mesh.
The planning board directed Mr. Byrd to develop a packet to distribute to developers to include all requirements, a petition for annexation, utility and road requirements, and the subdivision ordinance in its entirety.
The planning board will request the service of conservation experts to assist with mudslide prone areas.
Subdivision Ordinance Review
The planning board will continue their review at the next scheduled meeting.
Ordinance Permitting Appointment of Alternate Members
If found alternate members can be appointed, the regular members desire the alternates to attend all meetings, keep notes, have a good understanding of action taken and the repercussions thereof.
The members strongly felt that there should be continuity and that the entire planning board makes recommendations.
Ms. O’Keefe will be out of town for a month.
MR. CASE MADE A MOTION TO RATIFY THE PREVIOUS MOTION TO REVISED THE PLAT FOR LOTS 150 THROUGH 169 AT THE MEADOWS AT CAMPBELL MOUNTAIN ESTATES. MS. O’KEEFE SECONDED THE MOTION, MOTION CARRIED.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO BRING BEFORE THE BOARD ON MOTION OF MS. O’KEEFE, SECONDED BY MR. BREDE, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 3:48 P.M.
Vice- Chair Billy Brede Town Clerk Vickie Best