Zoning & Subdivision Review Committee

Meeting Minutes

Tuesday – February 16, 1999 – 7:30 p.m. – MCRPC Offices

MEMBERS PRESENT	OTHERS PRESENT
Samuel Scott, Chairman	Dennis Puko, Executive Director
James Rollinson, Vice-Chairman	Lisa Holm, Planner
Clifford McCandless	Roy Kingery
James Hogan	Dave Allshouse
Ray Foster	Richard Schook

Mr. Scott, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. A quorum was present. A motion was made by Mr. McCandless and seconded by Mr. Rollinson to approve the Minutes of the January 19, 1999 meeting with no additions, corrections or deletions. The motion passed.

N E W B U S I N E S S

1. Wynfield Plan – Phase I – Final Plan – Wilmington Township – Ms. Holm reviewed this with the Committee noting that this plan is for 72 condominiums. The Commission granted preliminary approval at the October meeting. She noted that for the purpose of the final plan, the entire lot will be recorded and they intend to do it in phases so the road sections will come in phases. She stated that everything is in order, except we have not yet received the Municipal Subdivision Review Form from the Township. There being no discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Hogan to recommend approving the Final Plan for Wynfield – Phase I. It was seconded by Mr. McCandless. The motion passed.

2. Proposed Zoning Map Amendment – City of Hermitage – Dutch Lane/Highland Road – Rezone lands of Richard Schook from R-2-75 Residential to IN Institutional - Mr. Puko reviewed this with the Committee noting that the property in question is single-family residential. The surrounding area is a mix of high density residential, institutional, and open space uses. Mr. Puko compared the two districts’ permitted uses with the Committee. He noted that if the property in question is rezoned from R-2-75 Residential to IN Institutional there is a 50’ buffer and screening requirement where an Institutional District abuts a Residential District. He also commented that both Dutch Lane and Highland Road are both State roads with traffic to be moderate to high traffic for this area. Given the 50’ buffer requirement on two sides of the property and the front yard requirement of 60’ from the future right-of-way the actual buildable area is only about 135’ x 75’. Mr. Puko asked for any questions. Someone asked about some open ground that has a drainage swell with natural scrub and trees. A question was raised on rezoning the property clear up to the border of the other zone. The Committee questioned why Hermitage is piece mealing down Highland Road. A question was raised if the Hermitage Planning Commission has looked at this yet. The answer was no, they have not looked at it. Mr. Schook spoke in favor of the rezoning stating that the location has high traffic, is unsuitable for residential use, and has been on the market unsold as a residence for 10 months. The Committee readily acknowledged that conditions in the area have changed, but also noted that the proposed rezoning does not match the Hermitage land use plan which proposes residential land use in this area and cites a need for multi-family residential land use. After further discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Hogan and seconded by Mr. McCandless to recommend denying this rezoning. The motion passed.

3. Rezoning Request – Jackson Township – Ms. Holm reviewed this rezoning request/map amendment with the Committee. The property in question is next to the exit that would take you to Lake Latonka from I-79. The property is currently zoned "I" Industrial. The Township would like to have this property rezoned back to "B" Business-Travel Service as it was originally zoned prior to the development of the Jackson Commerce Park. A question was raised as to where the Industrial Park is located? It was noted that it is located south of the property in question. Ms. Holm noted that this rezoning came from the Township and they would like to rezone it 600’ from the right-of-way of Route 62. She noted that the Township Solicitor is Bob Kochems, who in turn referred this rezoning to us to review and make our recommendation. She noted that the area surrounding this rezoning is zoned "B" Business-Travel Service with the exception to the south which is zoned "I" Industrial. After further discussion, a motion was made by Mr. McCandless and seconded by Mr. Hogan to recommend approving this rezoning request. The motion passed.

Other New Business

Mr. Puko commented that it is time to reorganize the Committee and to either reappoint the same officers or to change officers. Mr. Puko noted that Sam Scott is currently Chairman with Jim Rollinson currently the Vice-Chairman. Mr. McCandless made a motion to recommend keeping the same slate of officers. It was seconded by Mr. Hogan. The motion passed with Mr. Scott and Mr. Rollinson abstaining.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Lisa Holm

Planner

 

 

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