THESE MINUTES ARE CURRENTLY IN REVIEW.  THIS IS A DRAFT.

P&Z Board Members Present: 

Mr. Hari Nath, Ms. Joy Wayman, Mr. Scott Brookhart, Ms. Kelly Commiskey, Mr. Christopher Brooks, Mr. Harry Baulch, Ms. Julia Rudy, Mr. Keith Fenn

P&Z Board Members Absent: Chairman Brooks announced that Mr. Don Frantz had submitted his resignation from the Board in preparation for his new position on Town Council.

Staff Present:  

Ricky Barker, Associate Planning Director, JoAnne Carlyle, Assistant Town Attorney, Lori Cove, Traffic Engineering Manager, Tammy Spivey, Engineering Development Review Manager, Philip Smith, Planning Manager, Wayne Nicholas, Principal Planner, Debra Grannan, Senior Planner, Kevin Hales, Planner II, Jennifer Currin, Planner II, Shelley Kirk, Administration Assistant

Town Council Members Present: Jennifer Robinson

A.  Call to Order (Chairman Christopher Brooks) 6:31 p.m.

B.   Approval of the Minutes of the September 17, 2007 Meeting

      (Chairman Christopher Brooks)

Motion to approve:  Ms. Kelly Commiskey

Second:   Mr. Harry Baulch

Discussion:  None

Vote:   8-0

C. Rezoning, Comprehensive Plan Amendment, or Mixed Use Sketch Plan Requests with no public
                        hearing:

1. 07-REZ-13 Silverton PDD Amendment presented by Mr. Kevin Hales

Motion to approve:  Ms. Julia Rudy made motion that the Board forward Case Number 07-REZ-13 to Town Council with a recommendation for approval based on its consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and all other applicable plans, and the reasonableness of the request as set forth in the Staff Report and Presentation.

Second:  Mr. Harry Baulch

Discussion:   Ms. Kelly Commiskey noted that she was opposed to the motion because she feels the office and institutional use is appropriate.  Ms. Julia Rudy commented that the vote only applies to the buffer reduction, not the proposed use.

Vote: 7-1 (Opposed Mr. Hari Nath)

2.             07-MU-04 Brier Ridge presented by Mr. Kevin Hales

Motion to Deny: Mr. Harry Baulch made a motion to that the Board forward Case Number 07-MU-04 to Town Council with a recommendation for denial based on its inconsistency with the Town’s Mixed Use Design Guidelines.

Second: Mr. Hari Nath

Discussion: Ms. Kelly Commiskey thought that the developer was trying to work with what staff wanted and thinks it is unfortunate that the plan was inconsistent with the Town’s Mixed Use Design Guidelines.

Vote: 7-1 (Opposed Ms. Joy Wayman)

3. 07-REZ-17 Koppers Development presented by Ms. Debra Grannan

Motion to Approve: Ms. Joy Wayman made motion that the Board forward Case Number 07-REZ-17 to Town Council with a recommendation for approval based on its consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and all other applicable plans, and the reasonableness of the request as set forth in the Staff Report and Presentation.

    Second: Mr. Harry Baulch

    Discussion: None

    Vote: 8-0

4. 07-REZ-18 Copperleaf PDD Amendment presented by Ms. Jennifer Currin

    Motion to approve: Ms. Joy Wayman made motion that the Board forward Case Number 07-REZ-18 to Town Council with a recommendation for approval based on its consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and all other applicable plans, and the reasonableness of the request as set forth in the Staff Report and Presentation.

    Second: Mr. Scott Brookhart

    Discussion: None.

                        Vote: 8-0

5. 07-SP-070 North State Storage presented Mr. Kevin Hales

Motion to Approve: Mr. Keith Fenn made motion that the Board forward Case Number 07-SP-070 to Town Council with a recommendation for approval based on its consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and all other applicable plans, and the reasonableness of the request as set forth in the Staff Report and Presentation.

Second: Mr. Harry Baulch

Discussion: None

Vote: 7-1 (Opposed Ms. Kelly Commiskey)

F.  For Information

1.       Monthly Construction Activity Reports

2.       Monthly Site/Subdivision Activity Reports

G.     New/Old Business

1.   Chairman Brooks asked board members if they had any conflicts, questions or comments regarding the Board's proposed schedule for 2008.  A recommendation was made to change the January 22, 2008 meeting to January 28, 2008.  Secretary was asked to note change.

H.      Chairman Brooks adjourned the meeting at 7:24 pm.

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