The regular meeting of the Shalimar Planning and Zoning Board was called to order by Chairman Eddie Phillips on Aug. 4, 1999 at 6 p.m. in Town Hall Chambers. He also led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

ROLL CALL FOR THE RECORD:

Chairman Eddie Phillips - present

Co-Chairman Roy Pimental - present

Secretary Ursel Behnken - present

Member Patty Culjak - present

Member Jimmy Jones – present

Others present were Brad Davis, Laura Crouch and Johann Behnken.

OLD BUSINESS:

I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 7, 1999 MEETING - Jimmy Jones moved to approve the minutes as written. It was seconded by Roy Pimental and stand as written.

NEW BUSINESS:

III. PARK PLACE/BONEZZI DEVELOPMENT – UPDATE –

A. LIGHTING PLAN - Since Brad Davis from Bonezzi Development was available, No. III was handled first. He said that he feels comfortable with using the pole lights since most of them are 50 to 60 feet from the fence and they are only 8 ft. high. These same lights are used in one development in Crestview and there have not been any complaints. He feels that having the light will discourage people from vandalizing the area, but he does not want to make it brighter than it needs to be. Patty Culjak said that plans submitted to P & Z should be signed. Mr. Davis signed a copy. No dimensions were shown because the drawings were only preliminary. Roy Pimental moved to have the lighting plan accepted as presented. It was seconded by Ursel Behnken and passed unanimously.

B. SIGNAGE PLAN AND WALL – This plan also was not signed. Patty Culjak said that the wall (which is a structure and not a fence) is too close to the residential fence. It should be 30 ft. since it is a structure. She would like to have a request for variance. Patty Culjak moved for this item to be tabled until the next meeting when Mr. Davis brings back the variance request, signed and with dimensions. It was seconded by Roy Pimental and passed unanimously

I. CITIZEN REQUEST BY LAURA COUCH FOR "LODGING HOUSE"

AT 11 PLEW AVENUE – Mrs. Crouch was asked to present her case. She wanted to thank Nell Webb and Rudy Sutton in the office who she said were very helpful. She said what she wanted to do is acceptable under all the rules. She has 4 bedrooms and three baths and she wants to rent out two rooms without cooking facilities to a family of four, or two couples. She thinks there will be much less traffic than before. Patty Culjak said Mrs. Crouch could not have more than 2 (two) people per room. Jimmy Jones was concerned about her and her daughter’s safety with strange people coming into her home. Mrs. Crouch said she would be sure to have references and she would not rent out to single people or college students. Roy Pimental said she needed to have a Special Exemption (Code book Page 82-25) and therefore is subject to the general standards such as a 15 ft separation from the neighbors (at 6 ft. height). Mr. Pimental also said that Mrs. Crouch did not seem to have a well laid-out plan. Mrs. Crouch said she did not want to be too assertive because that got her in trouble before. Patty Culjak said that she shies away from making a decision because the board was lied to before and there were two opposing views from neighbors. Mrs. Crouch answered that she had apologized to the board, she tried to survive and she has paid a big price for lying. She lost both her businesses. Roy Pimental moved to deny Mrs. Crouch’s request because she did not have any specifics and it cannot be enforced. It was seconded by Patty Culjak. The motion FAILED 1 (Roy) to 4. Jimmy Jones moved to approve her request. It was seconded by Patty Culjak and passed with 4 yeahs and one nay (Roy Pimental). During the ensuing discussion she was told that she fulfills all requirements. She is in R-3 multi family residential. Eddie Phillips said that he hoped she would abide by our rules. He understands that people sometimes do things when they are under pressure. He said, the board gave her a vote of confidence, and he does not want to see later in the paper a different story.

II. DISCUSSION FOR DRAFTING NEW P&Z BYLAWS – There will be no changes to the By-laws. Eddie Phillips has spoken to Rudy Sutton, Admin Official who will help to identify codes which must be changed as well as changes to the Land Development Code as there is a transfer of decision making.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: The next P & Z meeting will be held Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. Every meeting thereafter will be on the last Wednesday of the month.

ADJOURNMENT: Patty Culjak made a motion to adjourn at 7:55. It was seconded by Ursel Behnken and passed unanimously.

Eddie Phillips, Chairman

Ursel Behnken, Secretary