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OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF THE ADDISON
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

 
January 15, 2019 
6:00 P.M. - Council Chambers
Addison Town Hall, 5300 Belt Line Road
Present:
Chair Kathryn Wheeler; Vice Chair Linda Groce; Commissioner Robert Catalani; Commissioner Jerry Dougan; Commissioner John Meleky; Commissioner Eileen Resnik; Commissioner Tom Souers
             
Pledge of Allegiance
             
1. Discuss and take action regarding the selection of a Chair and Vice-Chair for the Planning and Zoning Commission.
  Motion: Nominate Kathryn Wheeler as the Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
 
AYE: Chair Kathryn Wheeler, Vice Chair Linda Groce, Commissioner Robert Catalani, Commissioner Jerry Dougan, Commissioner John Meleky, Commissioner Eileen Resnik, Commissioner Tom Souers
Passed
  Moved by Vice Chair Linda Groce, Seconded by Commissioner John Meleky
 
AYE: Chair Kathryn Wheeler, Vice Chair Linda Groce, Commissioner Robert Catalani, Commissioner Jerry Dougan, Commissioner John Meleky, Commissioner Eileen Resnik, Commissioner Tom Souers
Passed
 
Chair Kathryn Wheeler announced that Commissioners Linda Groce and John Meleky have put their name forward for the position of Vice Chair.

Motion: Nominate Commissioner Linda Groce as the Planning and Zoning Commission Vice Chair.
  Moved by Commissioner Jerry Dougan, Seconded by Commissioner Eileen Resnik
 
AYE: Vice Chair Linda Groce, Commissioner Robert Catalani, Commissioner Jerry Dougan, Commissioner Eileen Resnik
NAY: Commissioner John Meleky, Commissioner Tom Souers
Passed
  Moved by Commissioner Jerry Dougan, Seconded by Commissioner Eileen Resnik
 
AYE: Vice Chair Linda Groce, Commissioner Robert Catalani, Commissioner Jerry Dougan, Commissioner Eileen Resnik
NAY: Commissioner John Meleky, Commissioner Tom Souers
Other: Chair Kathryn Wheeler (ABSTAIN)
Passed
             
2. Discuss and take action regarding approval of the minutes of the November 20, 2018 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
  Motion: Approval of the minutes as presented.
  Moved by Commissioner Eileen Resnik, Seconded by Commissioner Tom Souers
 
AYE: Chair Kathryn Wheeler, Vice Chair Linda Groce, Commissioner Robert Catalani, Commissioner Jerry Dougan, Commissioner John Meleky, Commissioner Eileen Resnik, Commissioner Tom Souers
Passed
             
3. PUBLIC HEARING Case 1789-SUP/Sunny Street Cafe. Public hearing, discussion, and take action on a recommendation regarding an ordinance changing the zoning on property located at 14380 Marsh Lane Suite H, which property is currently zoned PD, Planned Development, through Ordinances 007-034, O16-017, and O16-018, by approving a Special Use Permit for a restaurant only.
  Discussion:
Charles Goff, Assistant Director of Development Services and Planning, presented the Staff Report.
 
Commissioner Catalani made a comment that he visited two of the existing locations and anticipates the brand to be a good addition to the Town.
 
Commissioner Meleky also stated that he is familiar with the brand and that their restaurant space is clean and the staff is polite.
 
Mike Stasco, representing Sunny Street Café, answered questions from the Commission regarding the brand’s community involvement, existing locations, and projected opening date.  
 
Chair Kathryn Wheeler opened the meeting as a public hearing.
 
Public Hearing: There were no speakers on this item.

Chair Kathryn Wheeler closed the public hearing.

Commissioner Groce inquired how long staff has been in communication with the applicant regarding this case. Charles Goff responded that the applicant initially contact staff approximately two months ago.
 
Motion: Recommend approval of the proposed rezoning subject to no conditions.
  Moved by Commissioner Eileen Resnik, Seconded by Commissioner John Meleky
 
AYE: Chair Kathryn Wheeler, Vice Chair Linda Groce, Commissioner Robert Catalani, Commissioner Jerry Dougan, Commissioner John Meleky, Commissioner Eileen Resnik, Commissioner Tom Souers
Passed
             
4. PUBLIC HEARING Case 1790-Z/Town of Addison. Public hearing, discuss, and take action on a recommendation to amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan in order to adopt the findings of the Addison Circle Special Area Study.
  Discussion:
Charles Goff, Assistant Director of Development Services and Planning, presented the Staff Report.

Commissioner Meleky inquired about the proposal of additional multifamily units, the existing number of units for Addison Circle, and whether the new units will change that ratios. Charles Goff responded that there are approximately 2,000 existing multifamily units and estimated about 500-600 townhomes or condominium units, and that with the proposed new units, the ratio would most likely remain the same, skewing toward more multifamily. While the study findings indicate that there is preference for owner-occupied units, there is also a desire to let the market dictate the development.

Commissioner Groce inquired whether the Town’s ordinances make a distinction between owner-occupied or rental units. Charles Goff responded that staff and the Commission’s primary objective is to review development requests based on the land use implications, such as density and traffic impacts, which are not distinguishable based on renter- or owner-occupancy.  

Commissioner Souers inquired whether the Town has any leverage in realizing the preference toward owner-occupied multifamily units. Charles Goff responded that the Town can notify a developer of the preference, but not push them in that direction. However, for properties owned by the Town, the preference for owner-occupied units can be expressed as a criterion during the developer solicitation process.

The Commission discussed future population growth and demands of the region, as well as the implications of the study calling for this area to become a destination.

Chair Kathryn Wheeler opened the meeting as a public hearing.

Public Hearing: There were no speakers on this item.

Chair Kathryn Wheeler closed the public hearing.

Motion: Recommend approval of the proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as presented.
  Moved by Vice Chair Linda Groce, Seconded by Commissioner Robert Catalani
 
AYE: Chair Kathryn Wheeler, Vice Chair Linda Groce, Commissioner Robert Catalani, Commissioner Jerry Dougan, Commissioner John Meleky, Commissioner Eileen Resnik, Commissioner Tom Souers
Passed
             
5. Discuss and take action on the 2018 Planning and Zoning Commission Annual Report.
  Commissioners Groce and Catalani stated the report is comprehensive and provides the necessary details.

Motion: Recommend approval of the proposed 2018 Planning and Zoning Commission Annual Report as presented.
  Moved by Commissioner John Meleky, Seconded by Commissioner Tom Souers
 
AYE: Chair Kathryn Wheeler, Vice Chair Linda Groce, Commissioner Robert Catalani, Commissioner Jerry Dougan, Commissioner John Meleky, Commissioner Eileen Resnik, Commissioner Tom Souers
Passed
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned.

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