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Planning and Zoning Hearing Page 1 October 12, 2005 Harlem City Hall The Planning & Zoning Commission met for a Hearing at City Hall on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. with Vice-Chairman Rich Wingate presiding. Present: COMMISSION: Vice-Chairman Rich Wingate, Commissioner Franklin Jennings, and Commissioner Donnie Head; City Manager Jean R. Dove, City Clerk Debra E. Moore, City Attorney Barry Fleming and Planning & Zoning Administrative Assistant Dee Tapley. VISITORS: Larry Prather, Jackie and Michael Alicea and Steven Bryant. ABSENT: Commission Chairman Bobby Culpepper and Commissioner Tim Farr. The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Wingate at 7:10 p.m. The Invocation was given by Vice-Chairman Wingate. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice-Chairman Wingate. Minutes-Vice-Chairman Wingate asked the Commission to look over the minutes of the August 2, 2005 meeting and to let him know if there were any changes. Commissioner Head stated that on the motion that was made for the approval of the variance request by Wanda Mills that he did not approve the motion. Vice-Chairman Wingate called for a motion to approve the Minutes of the August 2, 2005 meeting with the correction on the vote on the Mills variance request; that motion was made by Commissioner Jennings; 2nd by Commissioner Head. Motion carried; all in favor. NEW BUSINESS: Review Preliminary Plat for Beallwood Subdivision- the City Engineers (Turnipseed Engineers) have reviewed the plans based on the Code of Ordinances for the City. The plans have been approved contingent upon the following items: 1. Provide hydrants every 500 feet and/or at the nearest intersection, whichever is less. Note: This has become a non-issue; Turnipseed agrees that this does not have to be met. The fire hydrants will be placed every 1000 feet and the homes will be within 500 feet of the hydrant. 2. The developer must relocate the existing 8-inch waterline along S.R. 10 such that no part is underneath the proposed entrance. The proposed 8-inch waterline must be ductile iron. The new line must be isolated, disinfected and bacteriological test performed prior to being put back into service. Note: This item coincides with item #4; the line is currently a 6-inch line; will do an 8-inch line. 3. Obtain EPD approval of the sewer and water extensions. Note: This has been done previously. Planning & Zoning Hearing Page 2 October 12, 2005 Continued from page 2 NEW BUSINESS (cont’d): Beallwood Subdivision (cont’d)- 4. Obtain Georgia DOT approval. Note: Waiting on approval. Vice-Chairman Wingate opened the floor for any questions or discussion. He recognized Jackie and Michael Alicea of Lamkin Road. Their property backs up to Beallwood Subdivision. They express their concerns with safety issues and would like Mr. Prather to consider putting up a privacy fence between them and the subdivision. City Manager Dove reported that we currently do not require privacy fences in subdivisions. The individual homeowners would be responsible for any fencing. Mr. Prather stated that presently there were no covenants on the type of fencing that could be used. He has agreed to insert into the POA (Property Owner’s Association) covenants concerning the type of fencing but not that fencing is required. If the property owner chooses to put up fencing, they will be required to put up six foot wooden fencing on all fences facing the exterior portion of the property. This met with the Alicea’s approval. Vice-Chairman Wingate called for a motion to make a recommendation to Council to approve the preliminary plat for Beallwood Subdivision contingent upon the completion of items numbered two and four on Turnipseed Engineer’s letter dated September 13, 2005 and one item further, insertion in the covenants for the subdivision the condition that if the property owners choose to put up fencing, they will be required to put up six foot wooden fencing on all fences facing the exterior portion of the property; that motion was made by Commissioner Head; 2nd by Commissioner Jennings. Motion carried; all in favor. Announcement- There will be a Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on November 8, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall for the purpose of the Fite Variance request. The meeting was adjourned by Vice-Chairman Wingate at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted,
Debra E. Moore City Clerk
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