MINUTES

TOWN COUNCIL

PLANNING COMMISSION

TOWN OF SHENANDOAH

JOINT PUBLIC HEARING

SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST

JUNE 8, 2010

The Shenandoah Town Council and the Shenandoah Planning Commission held a joint public hearing on Tuesday, June 8, 2010, beginning at 7:00 p.m., with Mayor Clinton O. Lucas, Jr., presiding.

The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.

ATTENDANCE: Council Members present were: Mayor Clinton O. Lucas, Jr.; Vice Mayor William Kite; Russell Comer, Jr.; Charles Jenkins; Richard Pierce; and Keith Sampson.

Council Members absent were:  Councilwoman Constance Switzer.

Planning Commission Members Present:  Chairman Douglas Rudolph; Vice Chairman I. Michael Lowe; Larry Dovel; Ray Lee Pence; Richard Pierce; and James “Tony” Williams, Jr.

Planning Commission Members Absent:  Commissioner Donald Campbell.

Other Town Officials present were: Larry Dovel, Town Manager; Peter J. Monteleone, Chief of Police; and Juanita Roudabush, Assistant Town Manager/MMC. 

Citizens present were:  Carol Lee Strickler; Sheila Bentley; Albertje Stewart; Gary Patterson; and Page County Fire and EMS Coordinator Wesley Shifflett.

Media Representatives:   None.

CALL TO ORDER:  Mayor Lucas opened the public hearing at 7:00 p.m.  He stated a quorum of the Planning Commission and Town Council is present. He noted the purpose of the joint public hearing is for a special use request of Sheila Bentley (property owner) and Albertje Stewart (proposed purchaser), 513 Second Street, identified by tax map numbers 102A3-(1)-C17, 18, 19.  He noted if approved, this special use permit would allow for a home occupation to make soap, lotions, and bath products, pursuant to Town Code Section 50-67, (c), (5), pursuant to Section 50-112. 

Albertje Stewart Special Use Permit Request:  Mayor Lucas asked if there was anyone present to speak for the special use permit request of Albertje Stewart?

Albertje Stewart stated no customers will be coming to her home, as her products are sold through retail stores, including Shenandoah General Store.  She noted there would be no chemical smells or anything offensive created by this business.  She explained the only traffic will be UPS deliveries. 

There being no further comments, Mayor Lucas asked if there was anyone present to speak against the special use permit request of Albertje Stewart? 

There was no one present to speak against the request of Albertje Stewart.

Councilman Comer stated Mrs. Stewart had a business in Town previously and it was an asset to the Town. 

Councilman Pierce stated the barber shop business at this location produced customer traffic and this business will not. 

Planning Commission Chairman Doug Rudolph inquired if the products would be made inside the home or if she planned to utilize one of the storage buildings on the property?

Mrs. Stewart stated the products would be produced within the home to comply with Town Code regulations. 

There being no further questions or comments, Mayor Lucas closed the public hearing. 

Mayor Lucas asked if the Planning Commission wanted to discuss this request and make a recommendation to Council, or if they needed more time for review?

Planning Commission Chairman Rudolph stated he believes they are prepared to make a recommendation on this special use permit request.   

A Motion was made by Planning Commission Vice Chairman Lowe, seconded by Planning Commissioner Pence, to recommend approval of the special use permit request for a home occupation for Albertje Stewart located at 513 Second Street, identified by tax map number 102A3-(1)-C17, 18, 19, as presented.

Planning Commission Members vote was as follows:

YEA:  Chairman Rudolph                                          NAY:  None.

            Vice Chairman Lowe

            Commissioner Dovel

            Commissioner Pence

            Commissioner Pierce

            Commissioner Williams

ABSTAIN:  None.

ABSENT:    Commissioner Campbell.

VOTE:        Unanimous in favor of motion.

A Motion was then made by Vice Mayor Kite, seconded by Councilman Comer, to concur with the Planning Commission’s recommendation and approve the home occupation special use permit request for Albertje Stewart located at 513 Second Street, identified by tax map number 102A3-(1)-C17, 18, 19, as presented.

Members vote was as follows:

YEA:  Vice Chairman Kite                                        NAY:  None.

            Councilman Comer

            Councilman Jenkins

            Councilman Pierce

            Councilman Sampson

ABSTAIN:  Mayor Lucas.

ABSENT:    Councilwoman Switzer.

VOTE:        Unanimous in favor of motion.

ADJOURNMENT:  There being no further business, a Motion was made by Councilman Sampson, seconded by Vice Mayor Kite, to adjourn the meeting at 7:06 p.m.

Members vote was as follows:

YEA:  Vice Chairman Kite                                        NAY:  None.

            Councilman Comer

            Councilman Jenkins

            Councilman Pierce

            Councilman Sampson

ABSTAIN:  Mayor Lucas.

ABSENT:    Councilwoman Switzer.

VOTE:        Unanimous in favor of motion.

APPROVED:                                                                         ATTESTED:

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Clinton O. Lucas, Jr., Mayor                                                  Juanita Roudabush, Clerk