gastonia planning commission

Gastonia Planning Commission

Meeting Schedule

October 5, 2017

5:00 – 5:30 Light Snacks

(City Hall – City Council Chamber)

5:30 – Until Planning Commission Meeting (City Hall – City Council Chamber)

Individuals requiring ADA related special assistance at this public meeting/hearing should contact ADA Coordinator, City

Hall, 181 South Street, P.O. Box 1748, Gastonia, NC 28053-1748, at (704) 866-6861 or 711 for Relay Service Users within

72 hours of the meeting/hearing.

Gastonia Planning Commission City Council Chamber, City Hall

October 5, 2017 – 5:30 pm

Item 1a: Role Call / Sound Check

Item 1b: Calls/Contacts to Planning Commission Members

Item 1c: Approval of September 7, 2017 Minutes

Item 2: Public Hearing – Russell & Rosan Sprinkles (File # 8847)

Subject hearing involves a request for a conditional use permit for an animal hospital (indoor) on

approximately 1.67 acres. The property is zoned OLC (Office Light Commercial District) and is located

at on the west side of Union Road. The property is owned by DM Boyd III and William G. Boyd.

Staff Presentation: Jana McMakin, AICP, Planner II

Item 3: Public Hearing – Suncrest Real Estate and Land (File #8848)

Subject hearing involves a request to revise an existing PD-PRD (Planned Development-Planned

Residential Development) as well as rezone a portion of the property zoned C-3 CD (General Commercial

Conditional District) to PD-PRD (Planned Development-Planned Residential Development) for the

development known as Presley. The subject property is a total of 244.14 acres and is located on the north

side of Union New Hope Road. The property is owned by 4 Star Investors LLC-Union Road.

Note: The applicant has requested a deferral until the next Planning Commission meeting to be held

on November 9, 2017.

Item 4: Public Hearing – Amending the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) (File # 8858)

Subject hearing involves an ordinance amending Section 7.6.2.G. Minor Work-Certificate of

Appropriateness Required found under Section 7.6.2 HD Historic Overlay District of the UDO to clarify

and list standards for fences in the side and rear yards as specified in the Historic District Design

Guidelines.

Staff Presentation: Kim Wallis, Planner

Item 5: Other Business

Update on Council Votes

Representative for October 17th City Council Meeting (if needed)


September 7, 2017

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Chairperson Pamela Goode declared a quorum and the Gastonia Planning Commission meeting

opened at 5:31 pm on Thursday, September 7, 2017, in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

Present: Commissioners Rodney Armstrong, Jerry Fleeman, Kristie Ferguson, Mark Epstein,

Pamela Goode, Bob Biggerstaff, and Jim Stewart

Absent: Commissioner Bob Cinq-Mars

Staff Members Present: Charles Graham, Assistant City Attorney; Jason Thompson, AICP,

Planning Director; Jana McMakin, AICP, Senior Planner; and Julia Baker, GIS Specialist

Item 1a: Role Call / Sound Check

Item 1b: Calls/Contacts to Planning Commission Members

One contact was received by Commissioner Ferguson and Commissioner Biggerstaff.

Item 1c: Approval of August 3, 2017 Minutes

Commissioner Fleeman made a motion to approve the August minutes as written and

Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.

Chairperson Goode explained the rules of procedure and time limitations.

Item 2: Public Hearing – Pearson Properties Hoffman Road LLC (File # 8832)

Subject hearing involves amending the C-2 CD (Highway Commercial Conditional District) zoned

area of approximately 19.26 acres, File #11-02. The property is located on the northeastern

intersection of Hoffman Road and Gaston Day School Road. The property is owned by Pearson

Properties Hoffman Road LLC.

Chairperson Goode opened the public hearing and recognized Jana McMakin, AICP, Senior

Planner for the purpose of staff presentation.

Ms. McMakin stated that this item is a rezoning revision. Ms. McMakin provided the background,

site description and proposed zoning action on the subject property as presented in the agenda. Ms.

McMakin referred the Commissioners to the proposed zoning conditions.

Proposed Zoning Conditions

1. The “Special Terms and Conditions” from City of Gastonia Case File #11-02, recorded

in Book 3565 Pages 85-97 will remain in effect, except as modified below.

2. This item 2 will revise #1 in the City of Gastonia Case File #11-02 to as follows:

Zoning is conditioned on the newly submitted 2017 bubble plan for the subject property

which allows a maximum of 100,000 square feet of space for a commercial building(s).

3. A minor subdivision of the property (survey) shall be submitted to clearly depict the

zoning districts prior to Technical Review Committee (TRC) approval.

4. All other specifications and general provisions shall be met as required by the City of

Gastonia Unified Development Ordinance.

5. In no instance shall the zoning conditions exempt a project from other development

requirements.

Ms. McMakin briefly explained the approximate size of the request according to the applicant is

3.198 acres, a description of adjoining properties and zoning, and the available public facilities.

The Future Land Use Map in the 2025 Comprehensive Plan indicates commercial development

for this area. Staff is recommending approval of this request as presented.

Ms. McMakin commented that the applicant held a required neighborhood meeting.

Commissioner Epstein asked if staff received any calls about the intersection. Mr. Thompson

answered that he received a call from Publix Real Estate department inquiring about the mailed

notification. Opposition or support was not given.

Commissioner Epstein asked if staff had conversations about the proposed 100,000 square feet of

space. Ms. McMakin referred to the original approvals. This request also is following the

maximum setbacks as described in the Southeast Plan to pull the buildings closer up to the

intersection. No opposition was raised internally as far as the change in use.


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No other questions were asked by the Commissioners.

Chairperson Goode recognized Mr. Rob Pearson, 1422 of Gastonia, NC. Mr. Pearson is the

applicant and is requesting amending the C-2 CD (Highway Commercial Conditional District).

Mr. Pearson thanked the Commissioners for hearing this request to modify the conditions to C-2

CD for the northeastern corner of Hoffman Road and Gaston Day School Road. He continued by

stating the parcel’s acreage. Mr. Pearson commented that he appreciated the Planning staff zoning

assistance. Mr. Pearson recapped the proposed revision request. He also stated that a neighborhood

meeting was held on August 28th to discuss the pending rezoning with neighborhoods. Mr. Pearson

stated that three neighbors attended who did not have objections, but were interested in what the

rezoning was about. Apartment owners were contacted after the meeting and Mr. Pearson

commented that they were supportive of the project. Mr. Pearson reiterated the current zoning

classification mentioned earlier by Ms. McMakin. The proposed facility will generate traffic of

approximately 10 to 15 cars per day. Access points for facility users will be on north and east

sides of building. Buffers will align both roads as required. Mr. Pearson asked the Commissioners

to consider the request and thanked them. No questions were asked by the Commissioners.

Commissioner Epstein provided closing remarks.

Commissioner Epstein made the motion to approve as presented the public hearing and

Commissioner Fleeman seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.

Item 3: Other Business

Two rezoning items will be presented at the Tuesday, September 19, 2017 City Council Meeting.

If available, Chairperson Goode and Commissioner Epstein will be representatives at this meeting.

There being no other business, Chairperson Goode adjourned the meeting at 5:54 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Chrystal Howard, Secretary Pamela Goode, Chairperson

PUBLIC HEARING

STAFF REPORT

File No. 8847

Hearing Date: October 5, 2017

OWNER: D.M. Boyd III & William G. Boyd

APPLICANT: Russell and Rosan Sprinkles

PROPOSED ZONING ACTION: Consider Conditional Use Permit for animal hospital

(indoor only)

LOCATION: West side of Union Road

TRACT SIZE: Approximately 1.57 acres

WARD: 3

EVALUATION:

Background and Request

Russell and Rosan Sprinkles have submitted a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) request to

construct a new animal hospital located on the subject property which is vacant and zoned OLC

(Office Light Commercial District). The applicant currently has a veterinary facility located in

the City of Gastonia but are wanting to expand and build a new facility. For indoor animal

hospitals, if the lot containing the use is located within 100 feet of a residentially zoned district, a

CUP is required. The applicant has provided a survey of the subject property and a conceptual

site plan (see attached).

Proposed conditions for the CUP:

1. Permit allows for the use of the site for animal hospital with indoor kennels only.

2. Existing vegetation along rear property line to remain undisturbed.

3. Any additional building must go through Technical Review Committee for site plan

review and approval.

4. All other specifications and general provisions shall be met as required by the City of

Gastonia Unified Development Ordinance.

5. In no instance shall the zoning conditions exempt a project from other development

requirements.

6. Where the notes or depictions on the site plan may conflict with these conditions, the

conditions shall govern.

Description of Adjoining Properties and Zoning

The subject property is bordered by OLC (Office Light Commercial District) zoning to the north

and to the east across Union Road. There is RS-12 (Residential District, minimum 12,000 sq. ft.

lots) zoning with single-family homes in the South Pines neighborhood to the south and west of

the property.

Recent Land Use Trends in the Area

Land use in the vicinity has been generally stable in this area.

Available Public Facilities

Both public water and sewer is available to serve this tax parcel. This portion of Union Road is a

five-lane undivided facility and there is curb, gutter, and sidewalk located along the property.

The site has an existing driveway onto Union Road.

Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan

The Future Land Use Map within the 2025 Comprehensive Plan shows the property as

commercial. Therefore the request can be considered consistent and appropriate with the 2025

Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map.

Conclusion

The requested CUP will allow the Animal League to relocate to meet their growing needs. Staff

recommends that the request be approved as presented.

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_______________________

Jana McMakin, AICP

Senior Planner

Statement of consistency and reasonableness: The proposed Conditional Use Permit is

consistent with the current zoning and the land use identified in the Gastonia 2025

Comprehensive Plan, any applicable duly adopted small area plans, and any other development

plans adopted by the City, and the proposed use for an animal hospital only allows for indoor

kennels, therefore, the Planning Commission considers an affirmative vote to be reasonable and

in the public interest.

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Note: For a complete elaboration of zoning classifications,see the Unified Development Ordinance or contact the City of Gastonia Planning Department at (704) 854-6652.

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PD IRD Planned District Infill Res DevtPD PRD Planned District Planned Res DevtPD PUD Planned District Planned Unit DevtPD TND Planned Dist Traditional Neighborhood Devt

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Applicant: Russell & Rosan Sprinkles

Owner: D.M. Boyd III & William G. Boyd

Planning Comm Hearing: Oct. 5, 2017

Request: CUP request

Ward: 3

Tract Size: 1.57 acres

Parcel ID #: 141542

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I, _________________________, hereby certify that all mail notices, in the absence offraud, were mailed to all affected and adjoining property owners on ___________, 2017.

Application#8847 Planning Department

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8.2.4 - ANIMAL HOSPITAL (INDOOR KENNEL); ANIMAL HOSPITAL (OUTDOOR KENNEL)A. If the use shares interior walls with any other use, the animal hospital structure shall beinsulated and soundproofed, in order to minimize all loud and disturbing noises that mightdisturb those persons in adjoining structures or in the nearby vicinity.B. For indoor animal hospitals only, if the lot containing the use is located within onehundred (100) feet of a residential zoning district, a conditional use permit per Section 5.11shall be required.C. If the use has an outdoor kennel, it shall meet the requirements of Section 8.2.5, withthe exception of the minimum lot size requirements.

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MEMORANDUM

Date: September 28, 2017

To: Gastonia Planning Commission

From: Jana McMakin, AICP

Planner

Subject: Rezoning Application #8848

Suncrest Real Estate and Land has submitted a request to revise an existing PD-PRD (Planned

Development, Planned Residential Development) for the residential portion of the Presley

development. The subject property includes approximately 244.14 acres and is located on the

north side of Union New Hope Road. This request is being made in order to allow for revisions

to the originally approved rezoning site plan and a change in the number of lots and lot widths.

As of the time this memo was produced, the developer is continuing to work with City staff on

some site plan issues, therefore the applicant is requesting that this item be continued to the

November 9, 2017 Gastonia Planning Commission meeting.

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Note: For a complete elaboration of zoning classifications,see the Unified Development Ordinance or contact the City of Gastonia Planning Department at (704) 854-6652.

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Applicant: Suncrest Real Estate and Land

Owner: 4 Star Investors LLC Union Rd.

Planning Comm Hearing: Oct. 5, 2017

Request: PD-PRD (revision) & C-3 CD (portion) to PD-PRD

Ward: 1

Total Tract Size: 314.24 acres subject property +/- 243.30 acres

Parcel ID #: 219645

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I, _________________________, hereby certify that all mail notices, in the absence offraud, were mailed to all affected and adjoining property owners on ___________, 2017.

Application#8848 Planning Department

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MEMORANDUM

Date: September 25, 2017

To: Michael Peoples

City Manager

From: Kim Wallis

Planner

Through: Jason Thompson, AICP

Planning Director

Subject: An ordinance amending Section G Minor Work of Chapter 7 Historic District Overlay of the

Unified Development Ordinance. (File #8858) ______________________________________________________________________

Background

The City of Gastonia’s Historic District Commission (HDC) reviews their Design Guidelines periodically and when

necessary updates them to include public input. The HDC held a public meeting on April 27, 2017 seeking public

comment and feedback regarding the design guidelines. They also made it available to comment via email or using a

comment form on the City of Gastonia’s website. The HDC held a work session on June 6, 2017 to review the list of

public comments and discuss necessary updates and or revisions to the guidelines. The Commissioners were most

concerned with the fence section of the guidelines as it contains somewhat vague language concerning height

requirements for fences in side and rear yards. Currently verbiage includes “privacy fences are allowed in the rear

yard only” but does not state verbiage on fence heights in the side yard or height restrictions on privacy fences.

Proposed Text Amendment

As drafted, the proposed changes to the UDO would allow staff to approve fences up to 3 feet in the side yard and up

to 6 feet in the rear yard. Further it would require a subcommittee of the HDC to approve fences over 3 feet in the

side yard and over 6 feet in the rear yard.

Conclusion

Currently, there are no fence height restrictions in the side yard and no height restrictions on privacy fences in the

rear yard. Based on a proposed effective date of October 17, 2017, if approved by the City Council, this ordinance

amendment would allow staff to approve side yard fences up to 3 feet and rear yard fences up to 6 feet.

Additionally, it would allow subcommittee members of the HDC to review applications where the applicant

submits designs for fences taller than 3 feet in the side yard and 6 feet in the rear yard. If the ordinance amendment

is approved, staff will then amend the Historic District Design Guidelines as per their recommendation at the

aforementioned review.

Statement of Reasonableness and Consistency:

This ordinance is consistent with the Gastonia 2025 Comprehensive Plan and results in consistency with ordinance

language from other UDO jurisdictions.

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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

OF GASTONIA

An ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance Section 7.6.2 G Historic District Overlay.

WHEREAS, the City of Gastonia deems it necessary to update the Unified Development Ordinance in

order to facilitate the use of land and to maintain consistency with other UDO jurisdictions; and

WHEREAS, the City of Gastonia deems it necessary to and in the public interest to have clear, concise

and consistent standards for the management of growth and development throughout the city; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GASTONIA

as follows:

Section 2. Section 7.6.2 G 1.a. and G 2.d. of the Unified Development Ordinance shall be amended as

follows:

G. Minor Work—Certificate of Appropriateness Required.

Minor work items require a certificate of appropriateness but may be approved by an

administrative official or with recommendations from a subcommittee of the Commission (at least

two (2) Commissioners plus staff) as designated by the Commission if the work is consistent with

the review criteria provided in this section and other relevant parts of this district, and the

principles and guidelines adopted by the Commission. Minor work consists of various minor

projects where the exterior appearance of the structure or landscape is not significantly changed,

including but not limited to the following items:

1. Items that may be approved by Administrator:

a. Side yard fences and walls (3 feet in height or less) and rear yard fences and walls (6

feet in height or less).

2. Items approved by the administrative staff with recommendations from a subcommittee of

the Commission:

d. Fences and walls in the front yard, side yard (over 3 feet in height) and rear yard (over

6 feet in height).

Section 2. All ordinances or portions of ordinances in conflict herein are hereby repealed.

Section 3. Should any provision of this ordinance be declared invalid or unconstitutional by any

court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the

ordinance as a whole or any part thereof which is not specifically declared to be invalid

or unconstitutional.

Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the date of its adoption.

Section 5. This ordinance is consistent with the Gastonia 2025 Comprehensive Plan and results in

consistency with ordinance language from other UDO jurisdictions.

This the 17st day of October, 2017.

________________________________

John D. Bridgeman, Mayor

ATTEST:

_______________________

City Clerk

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