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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC_12-21-83_Meeting_MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Held in the Board of Supervisors' meeting room on December 21, 1983. PRESENT: Frank Brumback, Chairman; James Golladay, Vice - Chairman; Carl M. McDonald; A. Lynn Myers; Manuel C. DeHaven; W. French Kirk; Kenneth Y. Stiles; Marjorie H. Copenhaver; John T. P. Horne, advisory; Stephen M. Gyurisin, advisory ABSENT: George L. Romine CALL TO ORDER Chairman Brumback called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. The first order of business was the consideration of the minutes of December 7, 1983. Mr. Kirk noted that line two of page two should read, "...this motion was seconded by Mr. Romine and passed..." Mr. Kirk then moved to approve the minutes as amended. This motion was seconded by Mr. Golladay and passed unanimously.* * Mr. Stiles and Mrs. Copenhaver were not present for this vote. MONTHLY AND BIMONTHLY REPORTS The staff discussed pending applications with the Commission. Mr. Gyurisin stated that the Board of zoning Appeals approved the James L. Wilson application for a 37' front yard setback variance for a warehouse. DISCUSSION WITH ROBERT BROWN ON INDUSTRIAL ZONING REGULATIONS Mr. Horne said that Mr. Robert Brown is requesting that the Commission consider an ordinance to transfer truck terminals as a use in M -2 zones into M -1 zones. Mr. Robert Brown came forward and stated that he owns property that someone has inquired about for a truck terminal. Members of the Commission felt it would be more suitable to allow truck terminals in M -1 zones rather than rezone the parcel to 1834 -2- M -2. The Commission was concerned about the many types of heavy industrial uses that could move onto an M -2 parcel if the truck terminal did not work out. Other members of the Commission felt it would be better to rezone this one parcel for M -2 since the uses surrounding this property are compatible with an M -2 use. Chairman Brumback directed the staff to draft a proposal to allow truck terminals in M -1 zones with restrictions on noise, night operations, distance to residences, and access traffic. Preliminary Master Development Plan by Ronnie Ward to develop 71.02 acres with approximately 135 single - family detached cluster units and 20 multiplex units in the Shawnee Magisterial District. ACTION - Tabled Chairman Brumback stated that due to a conflict of interest concerning this Master Development Plan, he was turning the meeting over to the Vice - Chairman, Mr. James Golladay. Chairman Brumback stated that he would not participate in any discussion of this case. Mr. Horne gave the background information. Mr. Horne noted that a major concern for the staff was the slopes on this development. He said that virtually all slopes are greater than 8 %, but even the 158 slopes are extremely useable. Mr. Ronnie Ward, part owner of BGW, Inc. and developer of the property, came forward and introduced himself to the Commission. With him was Mr. Bruce Edens, surveyor and engineer, who has done the design work for the development. Mr. Ward noted that six of the lots in Section I will front on Senseny Road. Mr. Stiles asked for the average size of the lots. Mr. Ward stated that it would be between 8,000- 10,000 square feet. 1835 -3- Because this was the first Master Development Plan ever reviewed by the Planning Commission, they felt it would be helpful to actually walk over the site with a plat in hand to see the layout of the development. They felt that if they could actually see the development site, they could more effectively deal with their concerns on the roads in the development. The Commission scheduled January 4th at 2:00 p.m. to view the site. Mr. McDonald moved to table this Master Development Plan until the meeting of January 4. This motion was seconded by Mr. Kirk and passed unanimously. BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby table the Master Development Plan of Ronnie Ward until the meeting of January 4. Mr. Brumback resumed the chair for the remainder of the meeting. DISCUSSION WITH TOM GLASS ON RESIDENTIAL PERFORMANCE ZONING REGULATIONS Mr. Horne stated that Mr. Glass is requesting that the building separation requirement in the Residential Performance Zoning Regulations be changed from 25' to 20' and that the standard 40' x 24' ranch home be allowed to be used on a zero lot line lot. Mr. Tom Glass, developer and land surveyor, came forward and introduced himself to the Commission. Mr. Glass felt that in 5 -10 years, 80% of homes will be of the manufactured type. Mr. Glass noted that these type houses use two foot increments in joist and stud spacing and therefore, housing width multiples will be in two foot increments. Mr. Glass also noted that the delivery cost for a 1836 -4- manufactured ranch home is less than for an "L- shaped" because a ranch home can be delivered by truck in two units whereas the "L- shaped" requires shipment in four units. The Commission felt there would be no problem with amending the building separation requirements. There was some concern about allowing a ranch home on a zero lot line lot because this style home may defeat the purpose of the "L- shaped" home, which is to allow for a useable and private side yard. Mr. Glass suggested that this could be accomplished with a ranch home by requiring a fence along the property line. The Commission and staff felt that more research needed to be done on this subject and therefore, no action was taken at this time. DISCUSSION OF ZONING AMENDMENTS ON RESIDENTIAL PERFORMANCE ZONING REGULATIONS Mr. Gyurisin stated that there are two items under Article 5 of the Residential Zoning Regulations that should be considered for amendment. Those items are Section 5 -3, Environmental Requirements and Section 5 -4, Open Space and Recreational Requirements. Mr. Gyurisin stated that both these items relate to steep slopes and have become apparent to the staff while reviewing the Master Development Plan recently submitted. Mr. Gyurisin stated that slopes of 8 -15% are not unsuitable for housing and do not create critical environmental problems. He also explained that an inordinate amount of computation is necessary by the developer to define these areas. Mr. Stiles moved to direct the staff to draft an amendment for advertisement. This motion was seconded by Mr. Golladay and passed unanimously. W-192I -5- ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, rank Brum ack, Chairman 7? T. P. Horne, Secretary 1838