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Plan Commission Minutes Thursday May 25th, 2017 Members present: Mike Young, Perry King, Robert Alumbaugh, Tammy VanHook, David Moore, Dennis Chambers, Joe Beikman, Jeff Dieterlen and town attorney Tim Currens. Mike young called the meeting to order then called for a motion on the previous minutes; Dennis Chambers made a motion to accept the minutes as presented, Perry King seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. The first item on the agenda is a rezone request filed by Pam Albertson and Bob Jones at 213 St. Clair St. they are asking to go from an RI to R2 to allow two family dwellings on each lot 43, 44 and 45. An affidavit from David and Derrek Carter, the property owner, allows Pam and Bob, potential property purchasers, to speak on their behalf has been included with the application. Pam Albertson presented the request, she stated they are looking to purchase the property and wish to build two story, townhome style, 3 bedroom doubles on each lot. Mile Young called for questions; Jeff Dieterlen confirmed 3 duplexes, Mike Young questioned the road frontage, Perry King asked about the existing building, Joe Beikman confirmed the number of bedrooms and the required amount of parking; Pam stated the building would be torn down and the off street parking would be necessary. Tammy VanHook questioned rezoning a property on an intent to purchase, as the rezone stays with property and not petitioner; Pam answered that should a sale fall through the current owner would possess a property zoned R2. Jeff Dieterlen confirmed that variances were being sought through the BZA, and Dave Moore asked if she intended to elevate the foundations she replied no. Jeff Dieterlen asked if additional costs associated with rezoning, variances building costs would sway her purchase decision, Pam said no. With no further questions Mike Young called for a motion; Joe Beikman made a motion to send a favorable recommendation to the Town Council, Dave Moore seconded the motion and the motion passed 5-2, Perry King being one of the opposed. During old business Dennis Chambers asked if Tim Bennett or Tim Currens had followed up on the property discussed at the previous meeting; a residential home possibly being used as a mechanical garage. Tim Bennett had been to the Enchanted View address and spoken with the homeowner who stated he assisted a friend in working on a vehicle and was not running a garage; Tim Currens had sent a letter regarding the concern. An audience member, a neighbor disagreed with the