HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-11-1997 MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
r REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1997
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting was called to order by Chairman Switzer at 7:40 p.m. followed by a
moment of silent meditation and the pledge of allegiance. A quorum was declared present.
PRESENT: Chairman Harold Switzer, Vice Chairman Bond, Members Hopkins, Jones,
Landefeld and Miller, and Alternate Member Williams. Also present were
Planning Director Wagner, Deputy City Clerk Green, and Clerk/Stenographer
Rivera.
ABSENT: Member Rhodus and Alternate Member McKey.
CONSENT AGENDA
The consent agenda consisted of approval of item A:
A. Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting held January 14,
1997.
Member Landefeld, seconded by Member Jones. moved to approve the consent agenda as
presented. Motion carried 6 -0. Member Rhodus was absent.
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NEW BUSINESS
CELEBRATION BAPTIST CHURCH SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION, CASE No. 1- 6SE -96
PUBLIC HEARING
Chairman Switzer announced that this was an advertised public hearing and noted that no one
was present to represent the petitioner. He stated his personal opinion that applicants should
show the members of the Planning and Zoning Commission the courtesy of appearing before
them to defend their requests. He pointed out that the members volunteer their time and asked
that Staff convey to future petitioners the importance of appearing before the board.
Vice Chairman Bond said it was her understanding that Celebration Baptist Church was
Lakeville Baptist Church, and, if that were the case, she believed she would have to declare a
conflict of interest.
Planning Director Wagner explained that the Applicant is shown as the Celebration Baptist
Church in their petition and in their Articles of Incorporation. He pointed out that the
Application for a Special Exception is for a temporary use as a church until that church is
constructed.
Member Miller asked if the materials sent to an applicant stated that the petitioner was
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encouraged to attend or must attend the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Mr. Wagner said he did not know why the petitioner was not present, as he had been informed
about the meeting dates. He said that all owners within 1,000 feet of the project had been
notified.
Members wished to resolve questions about the name of the church and to have a representative
present for the Applicant before giving further consideration to the Application.
Member Landefeld, seconded by Member Miller, moved to continue the public hearing
regarding the Special Exception Application of the Celebration Baptist Church to a future date.
Motion carried 6 - 0. Member Rhodus was absent.
Chairman Switzer asked for an attorney to be present when the Application comes back before
Planning and Zoning Commission as he had questions of a legal nature.
OLD BUSINESS - None.
OTHER BUSINESS - None.
COMMENTS
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Vice Chairman Bond thanked members for nominating and electing Mr. Switzer and her as
Chairman and Vice Chairman in the January 14th meeting. She said she had attended the City
Commission Workshop held in the adjoining Commission Conference Room on that night.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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