PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES  April 16, 2024  The Planning Commission oft the City of Athens, Alabama met in regular session in the City Council Chambers on April 16, 2024 at 5:451 PM, after a short work session. The meeting was Commission members present at the meeting included Gina Garth, Rick Johnson, Rhonda Weatherford, Rod! Herron, Venard Hendrix, Brad Mallette, Dana Henry, ChiefJames Hand, and Mayor Ronnie Marks. Also present were City staff members Erin Tidwell, City Planner, and Ms. Garth opened the meeting by introducing the members oft the Commission and City staff. Ms. Garth then stated that the minutes oft thel March 19, 2024 Planning Commission meeting had been  called to order by Gina Garth.  Paige Parker, Planner.  submitted for approval.  Rhonda Weatherford offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:  "BEI IT RESOLVED BY THE. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA, that the minutes for the March 19, 2024 meeting be approved." Mayor Ronnie Marks seconded the motion, and the vote was unanimous oft the voting members  present.  There being no old business to discuss, the meeting proceeded.  Public Hearings:  PH.1. Consider fori recommendation to the City Council the request of VIP Land Development, LLC to Rezone +/-0.3 acres of property located at 1306 Ryan Street (Parcel #: 44.1002.09.1-02.0900A from TN-2 (Traditional Neighborhood 21 District) to B-2 (General Ms. Garth opened the public hearing. Ms. Tidwell described the request, stating that Staff sees no Ms. Cady Stewart (Morell Engineering) was present on behalfoft the request, and had nothing to  Business District). issues with the request.  add.  With no further questions or comments, Ms. Garth closed the public hearing. Resolution. Rod Herron offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:  BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission for the City of Athens, Alabama, at its regular meeting on April 16, 2024, that the Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council the applicant's request to rezone +/- 0.3  acres of property located at 1306 Ryan Street.  1    Venard Hendrix seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously of the voting members PH.2. Request of Garden Street Communities Southeast, LLC for Preliminary Plat Approval of Town Creek Trails, Phase 2, ai major subdivision of+/-31.3: acres into 1041 lots, located approximately 1,080 south ofU.S. Highway 721 East and approximately 750' east of Monroe Street South (Parcel #: 410017-1-00.0109A zoned R-1-3 (High Density Single Family Ms. Garth opened the public hearing. Ms. Tidwell described the request, stating that Staff sees no issues with the request but would ask that approval be contingent upon all Water and' Wastewater Ms. Cady Stewart (Morell Engineering) was present on behalf of the request, and had nothing to  present.  Residential District).  Department's comments being addressed prior to signatures.  add.  With no further questions or comments, Ms. Garth closed the public hearing.  Resolution. Mayor Ronnie Marks offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission for the City of Athens, Alabama, at its regular meeting on April 16, 2024, that the Commission does hereby grant the applicant's request for Preliminary Plat approval ofTown Creek Trails, Phase Two, contingent upon the Water and Wastewater Department's  comments being resolved.  Brad Mallette seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously oft the voting members PH.3. Request ofLeon Gibbs, SR Land for Preliminary Plat Approval of Anderson Farm, Phase 2, ar major subdivision of+/- 106 acres into 691 lots, located directly west ofLindsay Lane South .1008340.00.01.000, zoned C-PUD (Conventional Planned Unit Development District). Ms. Garth opened thej public hearing. Ms. Tidwell described the request, stating that Staff] has no issues with the request but asks that approval be contingent upon a site plan for the amenities being submitted prior to final plat, dead landscaping being replaced, and the fence being finished. Commission members discussed whether or not this development would meet current Conventional Planned Unit Development requirements, and how the Commission might address concerns related to this development and associated development requirements. Ms. Cady Stewart (Morell! Engineering) was present on behalf of the request, and requested that  present.  and approximately 3,000' north ofHumbylle-Brownsteny Road (Parcel #:  issues with phase one: not impact the approval of phase two.  With no further questions or comments, Ms. Garth closed the public hearing.  2    Resolution. Rod Herron offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:  BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission for the City of Athens; Alabama, at its regular meeting on April 16, 2024, that the Commission does hereby grant the applicant's request for Preliminary Plat approval of Anderson Farm, Phase Two, contingent upon providing a site plan for amenities, replacing  landscaping, and finishing the fence.  Chief. James Hand seconded the motion, and the motion passed with Rod Herron, Venard Hendrix, Brad Mallette, Dana Henry, ChiefJames! Hand, and Mayor Ronnie Marks voting in favor of and Rick. Johnson and Rhonda Weatherford voting in opposition of the request. PH.4. Request of Ronnie G. Coffman for approval ofa Certificate to Subdivide for Rex Eric Davis & Rhonda J. Davis +/- 6.28 acres into 2 lots, located at 16844 Linton Road (Parcel #: 441001-1.0.000020014 zoned R-1-1 (Low Density Single Family Residential! District). Ms. Garth opened the public hearing. Ms. Tidwell described the request, stating that Staff sees no  issues with the request.  Mr. Coffman was present on behalf oft the request, and had nothing to add.  With no further questions or comments, Ms. Garth closed the public hearing. Ms. Garth requested that a vote be held for both this and the subsequent, related request for approval ofa Certificate to 6.A. Request of Ronnie G. Coffman for approval ofa Certificate to Consolidate for Shane M. Ross & Samantha C. Ross +/- 18.36 acres into 1 lot, located at 16872 and 16874 Linton Road (Parcel #: 44-10-01-11-0-000-006.000), zoned R-1-1 (Low! Density Single Family Residential  Consolidate.  District).  Mr. Ross and Mr. Griffin discussed right-of-wayr requirements.  Resolution. Rhonda Weatherford offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission for the City of Athens, Alabama, at its regular meeting on April 16, 2024, that the Commission does hereby grant the applicant's request for a Certificate to Subdivide for Rex Eric BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission for the City of Athens, Alabama, at its regular meeting on April 16, 2024, that the Commission does hereby grant the applicant's request forac Certificate to Consolidate for Shane M.  Davis & Rhonda. J. Davis.  Ross & Samantha C. Ross.  Rick. Johnson seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously of the voting members  present.  3    Consent Calendar:  6.B. Request of Jerry South forl Final Plat Approval ofJ JHR Addition to. Athens, a major subdivision of +/-7.44 acres into 21 lots, located directly south ofU.S. Highway 72 East and approximately 850: feet west ofLindsay Lane South (Parcel #: 4100515-400.0202, Ms. Tidwell explained the request and stated that Staff sees no issues with this request, but would ask that approval be contingent upon Water and Wastewater comments being addressed and the final walk-through and maintenance bonds being in place prior to signatures. Mr. South was present on behalf oft the request, and stated that they are going to attempt to finish Ms. Garth wanted to: reiterate that ifthe Water Department's signatures are on the final plat, it's Resolution. Mayor Ronnie Marks offered the following resolutions and moved its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission for the City of Athens, Alabama, at its regular meeting on April 16, 2024, that the Commission does hereby grant the applicant's request for final plat approval of. JHR Addition to Athens, contingent upon Water and Wastewater comments being addressed and the final walk-through and maintenance bonds being in place prior to signatures. Rod Herron seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously of the voting members  zoned B-2 (General Business District).  paving this week.  understood that their comments were addressed.  present.  At this time, Ms. Garth recommended to Staff that the removal of heritage trees be addressed in the Adjournment. There being no further business to come before the Commission, Ms. Garth duly and  Zoning Ordinance update.  properly adjourned the meeting at 6:28 p.m.  Attest:  Secreta  4