Planning Commission Minutes — 2017-05-03
Minutes May 3, 2017 · 2 page(s)
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The Queenstown Planning Commission met May 3, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.; members present were Willie Comegys, Al Hardee, Phil Snyder, and Betty White, with Town Planner Peter Johnston and guests including George Plumbo, Mike Bowell, and Kevin Dey. The Commission directed the Town Planner to amend the Draft Community Plan to include a land use policy change for the Melvin Avenue property (Parcel 141, Map 51) following a rezoning request by Kevin Dey, and the motion carried unanimously. The Planner was also directed to incorporate comments from Peter Robertson and present a final draft at the next meeting; Commissioners noted the Town is working on the budget and revising rental policies related to collection of overdue water bills by tenants. A county memo on medical cannabis (County Ordinance 17-06) was distributed for review ahead of further discussion; the March 1, 2017 minutes were approved and the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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Town of Queenstown Planning Gommission Minutes Itay 3,2017 A regular meeting of the Queenstown Planning Commission was held on May 3,,2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Office. Present were Planning Commission members, Willie Comegys, Al Hardee, Phil Snyder, and Betty White. Guests present were Peter Johnston, Town Planner, George Plumbo, Town Commissioner, Mike Bowelland Kevin Dey. Al Hardee, Chairman, brought the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Guests'Time: no guest speakers. NEW BUSINESS 1. Town Gommissioners Updates: 1.1 Mr. Plumbo reported that the Town Commissioners are currently working on the budget and revisions to Town rental policies pertained to collection of overdue water bills by tenants. .2 Kevin Dey - Rezoning request. Kevin Dey addressed the meeting with a request for zoning change for his property located on Melvin Avenue. He indicated that the property is currently zoned R-2 Residential. Since the property fronts on Rt. 301 and is surrounded by commercial uses, he wants consideration to have his property rezoned Highway Commercial. Peter Johnston suggested that if the Planning Commission wishes to consider Mr. Dey's request, it should include an amendment in the draft community plan to update land use policy After detailed discussion, it was moved by Phil Snyder, seconded by Willie Comegys, That the Planning Gommission hereby directs the Town Planner to amend the Draft Gommunity Plan to include a land use policy change for Melvin Avenue Parcel 141, Map 51. This motion was carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS l. Updated Gommunity Plan: Peter Johnston noted that he and the Town have received written comments from Peter Robertson and John (Ned) Foster. He indicated that most of Mr. Robertson's comments were technical and/or corrections to typographical errors. Mr. Foste/s comments addressed possible future annexation of the Bennett Point Road area into the Town. This was deemed inappropriate for inclusion in the updated Community Plan at this time. After detailed discussion, it was moved by Al Hardee, seconded by Betty White That the Town Planner shall amend the Draft Gommunity Plan to include appropriate comments made by Peter Robertson and present a final draft at the next Planning Commission meeting. This motion was carried unanimously. 2. Medical Gannabis Discussion: Al Hardee distributed to the Planning Commissioners an Action ltem from the County Department of Planning and Zoning dated January 31, 2017 Re: Text AmendmenUCounty Ordinance 17-06 Medical Cannabis. He asked that the Commissioners review the memorandum and be prepared to discuss possible options for Queenstown at the next Planning Commission meeting. 3. Pending Requests and Permits -none OTHER 1, The Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held March 12017 were reviewed and approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.