December 16, 2014
The Town of Glen St. Mary held the regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall with Council Members Foster, Reneau, and Rhynehardt present. Mayor Juanice Padgett presided over the meeting. She told Council that Council member Davis was home with the flu. Mayor Padgett opened with prayer followed by the flag salute.
Public Hearing:
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Ordinance 2015-01 – Rezoning Block 51, Lots 3 and 4 from Medium Density Residential to General Industrial on Jefferson Avenue. – Mayor Padgett asked Attorney Jon Bense to read the Ordinance title aloud. The floor was then opened up for discussion from the public. Mr. Jeremy Walkerspoke to Council about his intentions for the property. He presented each Council member with a packet with information about the building, setbacks, and specifications. He told Council they were looking to rezone to create jobs and new industry. Some discussion as to whether they would be allowed to put a restriction on the property if they ever sold the property, it could be reverted back to the prior zoning and have the new owners apply for new zoning as they are currently doing. A brief discussion of placing a deed restriction to the property was not favored by the Town. Mr. Walkerstated they are basically freezing water, packaging it, and storing it. He stated the new building measures 25 by 52 and would basically replace the current structure. He then added they were all born and raised here and they want to bring business here rather than somewhere else. He discussed in more detail of the process and equipment for the business. The building would house an ice maker with a bag opener. The ice would then be put on a pallet. The building would also house a small office and restroom. They would have a small box trailer truck. The ice would be processed daily and the truck would be out delivering the ice from 7 AM until 5 or 6 PM daily. He explained there would only be a personal vehicle and the work truck at the location. Little landscaping would be required as well as the minor difference to the setbacks. Councilman Foster asked about the runoff water related to the business. Mr. Walker replied it would be five to ten gallons from condensation. Councilman Foster stated that State Code says a business can’t put condensation in a septic system. Councilman Rhynehardt then asked about the noise level associated with the business. Mr. Walker replied it would be like a residential air conditioner. He added that they intend to be there fifty years. Mayor Padgett addressed Mr. Walker saying we never know down the road what can be done with the zoning. Attorney Bense responded the Town of Glen only has one zoning classification for industrial. Variances are more for physical non-conforming issues. These are tied to the property, not the owner. A brief discussion about covenants and amendments to the deed were discussed but Attorney Bense said not under the current zoning. The Town can’t control what is done with the property. Ms. Eloise Rhoden asked to give her opinion of the rezoning request. She stated she is against it being rezoned industrial. She does not want to see an ice plant in front of her house. The Pit Stop has large trucks that park in the middle of the road and it concerns her. Shannon Monds, who is one of the owners of the property up for rezoning, responded the ice plant would produce less traffic than a home with three cars in and out. Mr. Steven Bryner was present and asked if the ice plant would pose any negative impact to the water supply. He was assured it would not. Mayor Padgett announced this is only the first reading and the Town would have a second reading of the Ordinance in January to vote yes or no on the matter. Councilman Rhynehardt asked if it would be like the Pit Stop. Mr. Walker responded yes, it would be a new metal building. Councilman Reneau asked how many gallons per day the plant would be using. Mr. Walker estimated 100-400 gallons per day at the max. The delivery truck will only hold 10,000 pounds. Mayor Padgett closed the public hearing and re-opened the monthly meeting.
Minutes: Consideration:
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Approval of minutes of November 18, 2014 – Regular Monthly Meeting: On a motion by Councilman Rhynehardt, second by Councilman Reneau, the Board voted to approve theminutes as presented. (Vote 4-0)
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Approval of minutes of November 18, 2014 – Workshop: On a motion by Councilman Reneau, second by Councilman Rhynehardt, the Board voted to approve theminutes as presented. (Vote 4-0)
Policy Agenda Items:
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First Reading of Ordinance 2015-01 – Rezoning Block 51, Lots 3 and 4 from Medium Density Residential to General Industrial on Jefferson Avenue. – On a motion by Councilman Rhynehardt, second by Councilman Foster, the Board voted to approve thefirst reading of Ordinance 2015-01 as presented. (Vote 4-0)
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Vote to Approve 2015 Holiday Schedule - On a motion by Councilman Rhynehardt, second by Councilman Foster, the Board voted to approve theminutes as presented. (Vote 4-0)
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Review Prior Month’s Expenditures (Check Register) – Council had no questions about the prior month’s expenditures.
On a motion by Councilman Rhynehardt, second by Councilman Foster, the Town meeting was adjourned at 7:29 P.M.