ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2007, THE VERSAILLES-MIDWAY-WOODFORD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION HELD THEIR SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE 2ND FLOOR COURTROOM OF THE WOODFORD COUNTY COURTHOUSE.

 

OATH OF OFFICE:  Mr. Butler administered the Oath of Office to new member Tim Parrott, with his acceptance.

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Robert Blankenship, Jim Boggs, Carl Ellis, Jim Hume, Ed Mclees, Tim Parrott, Chad Wells, J.D. Wolf.

 

MINUTES:  A motion was made by Mr. Mclees, as seconded by Mr. Wolf, to approve the November 8, 2007 minutes, as submitted.  The motion carried with eight (8) aye votes.  VOTING IN FAVOR:  Robert Blankenship, Jim Boggs, Carl Ellis, Jim Hume, Ed Mclees, Tim Parrott, Chad Wells, J.D. Wolf.

 

Chairman Ellis announced that the first item on the agenda, Woodamere Townhomes, is not ready and will not be discussed.

 

In-Family Conveyance and Lot line adjustment – Harold and Barbara Marshall (parents) to Jeff (son) and Robyn Marshall and to Kenneth (son) Marshall – 8749, 8759, 8765, 8769 Troy Pike – 4 lots – A-1 district.

 

Mrs. Wilson stated that they are proposing to create two in-family conveyance lots for their sons and they are also doing some consolidations of some parcels to the remaining farm and defining a previously deeded lot.  Because there are four lots being looked at she did not feel it should be reviewed administratively.  The plat was reviewed by the TRC and all the deficiencies have been addressed and the plat is in order.

 

Mr. Hume questioned if the drive is existing and then the access easements are being created?  Mrs. Wilson stated that they are private farm roads accessing the property.  The only public road is Troy Pike and everything internal is private driveways.  The in-family conveyance ordinance allows that as long as there is a 15’ wide easement shown on the plat to get to the in-family lots.  Mr. Hume questioned if they can develop these lots?  Mrs. Wilson stated that they have to be for the family member that is noted on the plat.  The family member has to own that piece of property for five years.  Mr. Hume questioned if after five years they can sell it to anyone?  Mrs. Wilson stated that is correct.

 

Mr. Boggs stated that he is confused which two lots are being conveyed?  Mr. Thompson pointed that out on the plat.  Lots 2 & 3 are being conveyed to the two sons.  Mr. Boggs questioned what is happening to the other lots?  Mr. Thompson stated that Lot #1 is a five acre tract that Mr. Marshall received twenty years ago from his family.  That will be increased from five acres to eleven acres so that he can get an agricultural value on that for lower tax purposes.  Mr. Boggs questioned if that part will still be farmed?  Mr. Thompson stated that it will.  Mr. Thompson explained the history of the property.  Lot 4 is a separate piece of property that Mr. Marshall owns and it will remain that way.  This plat only defines that existing piece.

 

Mr. Hume questioned if at any time the roads to the property have to be developed?  Mrs. Wilson stated that they do not.

 

Mr. Blankenship questioned why the snaking effect of the drive all the way to the back?  Mr. Thompson stated that he wanted to take advantage of anything he could for Mr. Marshall’s children or his grandchildren.  He set the initial lot 400’ back so that he would be able to maximize the development rights.  Mr. Thompson stated that he speculated that perhaps his grandchildren may want a 30 acre parcel someday. 

 

A motion was made by Mr. Wolf, as seconded by Mr. Mclees, to approve the In-Family Conveyance and Lot Line Adjustment – Harold & Barbara Marshall (parents) to Jeff (son) and Robyn Marshall and to Kenneth Marshall (son) – 8749, 8759, 8765 & 8769 Troy Pike.  The motion carried with eight (8) aye votes.  VOTING IN FAVOR:  Robert Blankenship, Jim Boggs, Carl Ellis, Jim Hume, Ed Mclees, Tim Parrott, Chad Wells, J.D. Wolf.

 

Minor Amended Plat – Rose Ridge, Unit 2, Lot 102 – 5984 Crabapple – R-1B District.

 

Mrs. Wilson stated that this was a house that when almost completed, they realized the floor elevation was one block too low.  There was another situation like this before and that one was very critical.  Mr. Smith had EA Partners run new calculations and he has reviewed those and is completely satisfied and has written a letter to that effect.  All the other deficiencies have been addressed.

 

Mr. Boggs felt that at some point they are going to have to do something regarding these mistakes.  He questioned if this is a good one to stop? 

 

Mr. Hume questioned when this was discovered?  Mr. Matt Matthews stated that this is a modular home and they did not discover this until after the home was set in place. 

 

Mr. Boggs stated that it seems like every developer who wants an adjustment gets one.  At some point they are going to have to tell someone no. 

 

Mr. Blankenship stated that the way to do it is to make a motion and see if you get the vote.  That is the only way to do it, unless they change the regulation.

 

Chairman Ellis stated that Mr. Smith has signed off on this.  Mrs. Wilson stated that is correct and normally the engineers put in extra footage, just in case something like this should happen.  Mr. Kahley agreed that they do that. 

 

Mr. Parrott questioned what the difference is in regards to where it is suppose to be?  Mr. Kahley stated that it is about a foot which is one block.

 

Mrs. Wilson stated that on the previous one they did, there was a note on the plat so that the Planning Commission would not be held liable.  There was also a separate land use certificate that was filed referencing that same note.  Mr. Blankenship questioned if they can do the same on this one?  Mrs. Wilson stated that they can.  Mr. Butler stated that one was a garage and they knew that there could still be potential flooding. 

 

A motion was made by Mr. Blankenship, as seconded by Mr. Mclees, to approve the Minor Amended Plat – Rose Ridge, Unit 2, Lot 102 – 5084 Crabapple Rd. as follows:  1. This motion is being based upon a letter that was received by Buan Smith, County Engineer, stating that he was satisfied with the calculations.  2.  There shall be a recorded Land Use Certificate noting the amended plat and the change in elevation.  The motion carried with seven (7) aye votes.  VOTING IN FAVOR:  Robert Blankenship, Jim Boggs, Carl Ellis, Ed Mclees, Tim Parrott, Chad Wells, J.D. Wolf.  OPPOSED:  Jim Hume.

 

 

 

Final Plat – Gleneagles, Unit 1B – Gleneagles Way – 84 lots – R-1B District.

 

Mrs. Wilson stated that at the time the staff report was prepared there were three items still deficient, but those have been taken care of at this time.  There is a letter from Mr. Smith stating that he has inspected the property and he recommends a bond amount of $147,522.00 for final surface course, sidewalks, street trees, clean up and contingencies.

 

Mr. Hume questioned if they can break it up into two bonds?  Mrs. Wilson stated that they have that choice.

 

Mr. Blankenship questioned what the status is of Gleneagles, Unit 1A?  Mrs. Wilson stated that there are still a lot of houses to be built before reaching the 80%.  Mr. Blankenship questioned if there will be a Unit 3?  Mrs. Wilson stated that there will not be.  There are two small lots that will be on next months agenda and that will be all of Gleneagles. 

 

A motion was made by Mr. Hume, as seconded by Mr. Blankenship, to approve the Final Plat – Gleneagles, Unit 1B – Gleneagles Way – 84 lots – R-1B District, with the bond amount being set at a total of $147,522.00.  The motion carried with eight (8) aye votes.  VOTING IN FAVOR:  Robert Blankenship, Jim Boggs, Carl Ellis, Jim Hume, Ed Mclees, Tim Parrott, Chad Wells, J.D. Wolf.

 

Final Plat – Gleneagles, Unit 1C – (open space greenway) R-1B District.

 

Mrs. Wilson stated that this is the open space and detention area for the site.  There is a letter from Mr. Smith recommending approval of the plat with a bond amount of $16,090.00 for sidewalks, trees, and contingencies. 

 

Mr. Blankenship questioned if they approve this, if they can set some sort of date on it since it is not tied to selling houses.  Mr. Butler stated that they could set the two year period.  Mr. Blankenship stated that is too long because they should do it as soon as they can plant trees and pour concrete.  Mr. Hume stated that they could give them a year.  Mrs. Wilson stated that June 1st would be sufficient.  Mr. Kahley stated that on the sidewalks they might want to wait until the houses on either side are built so that the sidewalks don’t get destroyed.  Mr. Blankenship stated that they may have to use a little care.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Blankenship, as seconded by Mr. Mclees, to approve the Final Plat – Gleneagles, Unit 1C (open space greenway) R-1B District, with a bond amount being set at $16,090.00 and that all the work must be 100% complete by June 1, 2008 or the bond will be called.  The motion carried with eight (8) aye votes.  VOTING IN FAVOR:  Robert Blankenship, Jim Boggs, Carl Ellis, Jim Hume, Ed Mclees, Tim Parrott, Chad Wells, J.D. Wolf.

 

FINANCIAL REPORT AND BILLS

 

The report was accepted administratively.

 

MONTHLY BUDGET REPORT

 

The report was accepted administratively.

 

REPORT TO COMMISSION

 

The report was accepted administratively.

 

SURETY STATUS REPORT

 

The report was accepted administratively.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Hume, as seconded by Mr. Wolf, to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 p.m.  The motion carried with eight (8) aye votes.  VOTING IN FAVOR:  Robert Blankenship, Jim Boggs, Carl Ellis, Jim Hume, Ed Mclees, Tim Parrott, Chad Wells, J.D. Wolf.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                                                                                    Carl Ellis, Chairman

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