HARPERSVILLE RICH PAST-BRIGHT FUTURE PLANNING & ZONING MEETING Harpersville Town Hall February 20, 2024-6:15PM  FOUNDED1 1815  MINUTES  BY GENERAL CONSENT OFTHE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD, AGENDA ITEMS Proper notice oft the regularly scheduled meeting oft the Harpersville Planning & Zoning was given in advance ofs such public meeting and the notice remained posted throughout the scheduled meeting. Chairman David Sanders called the meeting to order at 6:22PM. Invocation was led by Board  MAY BE. ADDED, REMOVED OR CONSIDERED OUT OF ORDER  CALL TO ORDER, AND INVOCATION  member Della Pender RECORD OF ATTENDANCE Board Member Martin Dates Della Pender Earl Kidd Angela Hicks Paul Brooks Dale Glasscock Mayor Perkins Chairman David Sanders Quorum  Present Absent  V V  Yes  No  APPROVAL OF AGENDA  Approval oft the February 20, 20241 Planning and Zoning Agenda. Mayor Perkins made the motion to approve the agenda as written. Board member Martin Dates seconded thei motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote of all those present. Chairman Sanders declared the  same passed.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Approval oft the December 18, 2023 Planning and Zoning Minutes. Board member Martin Dates made the motion to approve the board: minutes as written. Board member Earl Kidd seconded the motion. Thei motion passed unanimously by voice vote of all those present. Chairman David Noi minutes to approve for. January 2024 - Meeting canceled due to inclement weather  Sanders declared the same passed.  Continued...    PUBLIC) HEARING None  REQUEST' TO ADDRESS THE BOARD - None  OLD BUSINESS  1. Garrett Farms requesting plat approval for development.  Milton Warnock addressed the board as it pertains to the Garrett Farms development. He stated all requirements have been met and it isl his recommendation to approve the final plat and construction drawings. Mayor Perkins did ask about excessive mud in the creek. Ben Watson addressed the question and stated all necessary permits havel been acquired and the creek is being monitored closely. There was a question regarding sewer lines. Mr. Watson stated it will bei the responsibility of Enviro System. Board member Glasscock asked ift the body of water is a retention pond or lake. Mr. Watson stated both. He explained it willl be al lake that will have A motion was made by Mayor Perkins to approve the plat and construction drawings for Garrett Farms and seconded by Board Member Martin Dates. The: motion passed unanimously by voice vote ofall those present. Chairman David Sanders declared the motion passed.  standing water in some places.  2. Discuss the option to establish ai moratorium to temporarily prohibit developments  within the Town Limits  Mayor Perkins addressed ai moratorium and stated thel board and council has approved al lot of developments over the last two years. He stated ai moratorium would be put inj place to allow time for the approved developments tol begin construction as well as giving the Town time to have a plan in place for future opportunities. Mayor also stated by putting aj pause on sub division developments, it allows the board to put their focus on other needs for the Town instead ofeach meeting being consumed with re-zoning or sub division requests. Hei recommends a moratorium for ai minimum of one year prohibiting any new developments as well as prohibiting RG-Garden homes for two years. He did address some concerns citizens have shared with him about feeling restricted with their land. He stated the moratorium would not contain thel land forever. Iti is simply to allow time for the Town Council and Boards to reflect on the changes and observe the growth ofthe town. The board will continue to consider putting ai moratorium in  place and item will remain on upcoming agendas.  NEW BUSINESS  1. Sub division application submitted by Two Oaks Development - Sector 2B Harpers Creek Joseph Winters, Two Oak Development, was in attendance to ask for approval for Phase 2B of Harpers Creek. Mr. Winters thanked thel board for allowing him to work in the' Town and stated hel has enjoyed the journey thus far. He stated this will bei the final phase for Harpers Creek. Milton Warnock confirmed the bonds were: in place and received by the Town Clerk as well as Itis the recommendation by Mr. Warnock to approve the final phase for Harpers Creek. With the completion ofthis phase, it will reflect 99 new. homes in the' Town ofl Harpersville.  all: fees paid.  Continued...    Board Member Earl Kidd made a motion to approve the sub division application for Harpers Creek Phase 2B. Motion seconded by Board Member Martin Dates. Chairman David Sanders 2. Town Engineer, Milton Warnock, to discuss issues to residential property as a result of Mr. Warnock informed the board ofai family located on Highway 280 experiencing flooding issues as ai result oft the construction of Garrett Farms. Mr. Warnock met with Ben Watson and the contractor to: review the issues and establish a plan ofaction. Mr. Warnock was pleased to announce the issues has sense been mobilized and rectified. A new ditch was re-graded as well as erosion control blankets put in place. Mr. Warnock stated he met with the family and they seemed tol be pleased with the work. The area will continue to bei monitored.  declared the motion passed.  Garrett Farms Construction.  3. IRS Inquiry with Josh Arnold  Town Attorney, Josh Arnold, was present to address any concerns as a result of any IRS interviews. Mr. Arnold stated the Town is not aj part ofthe ongoing investigation. The IRS has filed a law suit against a company related to a conservation easement. Mr. Arnold stated the Town has cooperated fully with the request oft the IRS. Mr. Arnold stated the conservation easement stays with the property and the issue arises ini regards to the value reported related to  the property. ANNOUNCEMENTS  1. The next meeting of the Harpersville Town Council will be held at The Harpersville Community Center with a Work Session on Monday, March 04 at 5:00pm., with the: regular 2. The next meeting of the Harpersville Water Board will be held at the Harpersville Community Center with a Work Session on Monday, March 11, 2024 at 4:30 p.m., with a 3. The next meeting of the Harpersville Planning and Zoning Board will be held at The Harpersville Community Center on Monday, March 18, 2024 at 6:15p.m. 4. The Town's Community Alert and Information Program is now available. Find the link to sign up on our Town website or Facebook Page. Contact Town Hall for more information Being no further business. Motion was made by Earl Kidd to adjourn. Della Pender seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote ofall those present. Chairman Sanders  Council meeting to follow at 5:30j p.m. regular board meeting to follow at 5:00 p.m.  ADJOURNMENT  declared the same passed. Time of adjournment was 7:09 PM.  MARPENS TOWN SEAL  Theoangelol  ap