HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-10-04 PLANNING AND ZONING
OCTOBER 4, 2011
MINUTES
The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by
Chairman Richard McNeese at 6:30 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items in the
Council Chambers in City Hall of the Municipal Complex. Chairman Richard McNeese
stated there was a quorum of members of the Planning and Zoning Commission
present.
MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Chairman Richard McNeese Vice Chairman Troy Mennis
Commissioner LuAnn Portugal Commissioner George Zahn
Commissioner Jeremy Tompkins
Commissioner Monty Huffman
Commissioner David Brown
Mike Collins, Director of Planning & Economic Development
Ron Young, Director of Public Works
VISITORS:
Michael Cornell
THE INVOCATION AND THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Invocation was given
by Commissioner Jeremy Tompkins and the Pledge of Allegiance was given by
Chairman Richard McNeese.
ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for called meeting of September 20, 2011.
Commissioner Huffman made a motion to approve the minutes for called meeting
September 20, 2011. Commissioner Tompkins seconded the motion. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Portugal, Tompkins, Huffman, and Brown.
Nays: None
Abstention: None
The motion carried (5-0-0)
ITEM 2 CASE #11-13-SUP — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR
AN ORDINANCE
Receive public input regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit on
International/Regional Industrial Complex for a Motor Vehicle Dealer
(Internet Auto Sales) in Heavy Industrial District (1-2) zoning, and consider
a recommendation regarding an Ordinance. This property is located on
Block A, Lot 2, 1401 Royal Parkway.
Chairman McNeese opened the public hearing.
Mike Collins, Director of Planning & Economic Development, gave a brief description of
the case. The applicant, Michael Cornell representing MDSN Motors, LLC was in
attendance. The Unified Development Code requires a motor vehicle dealership located
in 1-2 zoning district to have a Specific Use Permit and that the minimum area devoted
to the sale of new or used vehicles is not less than five (5) acres. An exception to this
minimum standard may be recommended by the P&Z and approved by the City Council
through the SUP. The Planning and Zoning Commission originally recommended
approval of this SUP on August 24, 2010. The City Council approved the SUP on
September 14, 2010.
Mr. Cornell is requesting the renewal of an SUP for internet sales of vehicles to occupy
approximately 2,500 sq. ft. of space, of which 500 sqft is used as an office and the
remainder as storage for the vehicles. MSDN Motors intends to continue to sell the
vehicles online and only utilize the interior leased space as storage for the vehicle
inventory. No vehicles are stored outside of the leased space. The business maintains
an on-site average of 1 to 3 vehicles. No major mechanical work is performed on the
premises. The owner/operator offers that the business would be run between the hours
of 9:30am to 2:30pm.
Chairman McNeese asked the applicant to describe his lease terms of the space his
business occupies. The applicant responded that he is operating under a two (2) year
lease that he has 18 months remaining. Mr. McNeese asked if this was his full time
business. Mr. Cornell answered that it was not that he operated this as more of a hobby
business. Mr. McNeese then asked about the nature of the operation and whether
individuals view the website and call to schedule an appointment to view the vehicle
they desire to purchase. Mr. Cornell said that is could work that way, but that what
currently happens is that his business is based on referrals from family and friends, and
if he sees a vehicle that he could market for sale, he will buy that vehicle and let his
family and friends know about it.
Mr. McNeese ended by saying how much he appreciated Mr. Cornell being at the
meeting this evening and wished him good luck with his business.
Commissioner Portugal made a motion to recommend approval of case #11-13-SUP
with the following conditions:
1) Tied to the owner, Mr. Michael Cornell; and,
2) Tied to the business name: MDSN Motors, LLC.; and
3) No outdoor advertising display other than a permitted sign indicating the name of
the business; and,
4) No outdoor storage or display of vehicles; and,
5) No on-site major mechanical or auto body work to be performed on vehicles;
and,
6) No more than five gallons of fuel stored per vehicle (including fuel in the vehicle
gas tank) and no more than thirty (30) cumulated gallons stored within this
facility.
Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Portugal, Tompkins, Huffman, and Brown.
Nays: None
Abstention: None
The motion carried (5-0-0)
ITEM 3 REPORTS
There were no reports.
ITEM 4 DIRECTOR'S REPORT
There were no reports.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
Ch irman Neese Date