HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-14-22 Planning Commission Minutes MINUTES
Town of Pulaski Planning Commission February 14, 2022
Commissioners Present: Janet Jonas (Zoom), Vice-Chair; Chris Conner (Zoom); Luke Seigfried; David Hall
Commissioners Absent: Kevin Meyer; Tracy Belcher; Terry Hale
Town Staff: Brady Deal, Planner/Economic Developer/Zoning Administrator
1. Call to Order Vice-Chairman Jonas called the Planning Commission to order at 6:05 p.m.
2. Roll Call of Commission
A quorum was determined with four commissioners present. 3. Review and Approval of Minutes
Ms. Jonas asked if there were any comments on the minutes. Mr. Hall motioned to approve the minutes and Mr. Seigfried seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote:
Chairman Meyer – Absent Mr. Hale – Absent
Ms. Jonas – Aye Mr. Hall - Aye Ms. Belcher – Absent Mr. Seigfried - Aye Mr. Conner – Aye
4. Public Hearing
a. Case 2022-02RZ –A proposed rezoning for properties located on Bob White Blvd. Ms. Jonas asked Mr. Deal to provide the staff report for the request.
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Mr. Deal stated that as a part of the Comprehensive Plan process, the subject properties were identified as improperly zoned. Specifically, the properties are residential in land use and character but are zoned B-2 General Business District. He
said that rezoning the properties to R-2 Two-Family Residential would allow the current
properties to become conforming with the zoning, as they are not at the moment. He also explained that R-2 was chosen over R-1 due to the setback requirements and the way that the structures are currently situated on the properties.
Mr. Deal asked if any of the commissioners had questions.
Ms. Jonas asked if there have been any comments from the public. Mr. Deal stated that a resident living on a property that is under consideration for the
proposed rezoning, inquired if the change would affect the fact that her home address
serves as a business address for her landscaping company. He responded that it would not have an impact on that matter. Mr. Deal elaborated on this question detailing how multiple individuals use their home address as a business address which is permitted as long as they are not using the property in a manner that is contrary to the character of
the zoning district.
Mr. Deal also said that Caroline Smith received a question regarding property taxes, asking if the taxes will remain the same regardless of zoning.
Additionally, Mr. Deal stated that Chairman Meyer inquired as to why the property was
being rezoned to R-2 and not R-1. He continued on to say that R-2 was chosen due to the situation and existing setbacks of the structures currently located on the parcels under review for rezoning. He also stated, that
Mr. Seigfried asked Ms. Smith if the individual that spoke to her had any additional
questions or comments. Ms. Smith mentioned that the individual also expressed concern regarding her double wide home. She specifically asked if there would be any issues presented with this
zoning change since she lives in a double-wide home. The staff response was that it is
already considered legally non-conforming and it would legally remain non-conforming With no further questions, Ms. Jonas asked for a motion. Mr. Seigfried motioned to recommend approval to Town Council of the rezoning and Mr. Hall seconded the
motion. The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Chairman Meyer – Mr. Hale – Ms. Jonas – Aye Mr. Hall - Aye Ms. Belcher – Mr. Seigfried - Aye
Mr. Conner – Aye
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5. Old Business a. Comprehensive Plan Update
i. Review Economic Development Focus Group Meeting
ii. Transportation Aphi stated that the infrastructure focus group was held last month and members from the Pulaski Fire Department, Police Department, VDOT, and town staff were present.
Aphi overviewed the key takeaways from the infrastructure focus group meeting. Aphi also reviewed the changes that were made to the Economic Development and Transportation policy’s goals/objectives list that was covered at the previous meeting.
She then identified and outlined the policy goals/objectives for the infrastructure
element. Aphi then stated that the individual from VDOT present at the infrastructure focus group meeting expressed interest in electric vehicle charging.
Ms. Jonas stated that she had been working on an initiative related to EV charging stations in the county. Also, she stated that she had spoke with Mr. Deal about EV charging stations.
Aphi also asked the Commissioners if they had interest in discussing solar panel
installation. She encouraged the Commission to consider how they would like to regulate solar panels in the Zoning Ordinance, particularly the panels that would be set in a yard and not on the roof of a structure.
Ms. Jonas asked if there were any further questions.
There were no questions at this time. 6. Adjournment
With there being no further business to discuss, Ms. Jonas adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
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Janet Jonas, Vice-Chair ATTEST:
_________________________ Brady Deal, Zoning Administrator