Minutes: June 27th, 2018

CATAWBA ISLAND TOWNSHIP
ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES
JUNE 27, 2018
Attendees
Tomi L. Johnson
Rick Smetzer
Bruno Zottola

Chairman Paul Shaw called the meeting of the Catawba Island Township Zoning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. For the record, he identified the date was June 27, 2018.
He introduced himself, as well as the other Commission members, that included, Jordan Davenport, Vice Chairman, Stephen Lonneman, Ron Wiseman, Alternate Lewis Mindlin and Alternate Dr. Gregory Hart. Also introduced was Todd Bickley, Catawba Island Township Zoning Inspector and Board Secretary. Curtis Baxter was absent.
Chairman Shaw welcomed those in attendance. He stated the Zoning Commission appreciated their interest. He advised those in attendance that debates/talking amongst themselves would not be permitted. He asked that those in attendance sign the register. He requested that any person wishing to speak be recognized by the chairperson and identify themselves by name and address for the record. He asked that all cell phones be turned off. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Chairman Shaw suggested the following agenda for the meeting.
1) Consider Application # 068146 from Bruno Zottola to rezone .37 acre parcel of land also known as parcel ID #0131433719313000 at 3922 N. E. Catawba Road from the “A” Residential Low Density District to the “C-2” General Commercial District.
2) The reading and approval of meeting minutes from January 17, 2018.
3) The reading and approval of our last meeting minutes from February 28, 2018.
4) Any old business.
5) Any new business.
Chairman Shaw asked if there were any additions or changes to the proposed agenda. There were none. Jordan Davenport made a motion to approve the proposed agenda for the meeting. Dr. Gregory Hart seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Agenda Item 1 – Bruno Zottola Rezoning Request
Chairman Shaw requested a motion and a second to consider Application #068146 from Bruno Zottola to rezone .37 acre parcel of land also known as parcel ID #0131433719313000 at 3922 N. E. Catawba Rd. from the “A” Residential Low Density District to the “C-2” General Commercial District. Jordan Davenport made a motion to consider agenda item #1. The motion was seconded by Stephen Lonneman. Motion passed unanimously.
Chairman Shaw questioned if any board member had a personal or professional conflict concerning the rezoning case. No board member had a conflict. Chairman Shaw noted that there was no need to read the legal description and Todd Bickley indicated that he did not receive any correspondence.
Chairman Shaw opened the meeting to public discussion and reminded the attendees to state their name and address for the record.
Tomi Johnson, 5131 Sloan Street, represented the applicant Bruno Zottola. Tomi informed the Board that the applicant is withdrawing the application. Tomi noted that the request should have been for “C-3”, based on the adjacent commercial zoning; that the purpose of the rezoning was to use the house for weekly rentals based on the zoning behind him; the zoning behind the property, however is still “A” Residential Low Density District; and regardless of the zoning, a variance is required for weekly rentals.
Bruno Zottola agreed with Tomi Johnson’s comments and stated that the rezoning application is withdrawn. The commission accepted Mr. Zottola’s request to withdraw Application #068146.
Agenda Item 2 – Approval of January 17, 2018 Meeting Minutes
Stephen Lonneman made a motion to approve the January 17, 2018 meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by Jordan Davenport. Mr. Davenport noted that Section 8 of the Zoning Resolution requires that the minutes show how each member voted and Stephen Lonneman also indicated that his name was spelled incorrectly. Jordan Davenport amended the motion to add unanimously after “the motion passed” and that Stephen Lonneman’s name be spelled correctly. The amended motion was seconded by Stephen Lonneman. Motion passed unanimously.


Agenda Item 3 – Approval of February 28, 2018 Meeting Minutes
Jordan Davenport made a motion to approve the February 28, 2018 meeting minutes. The motion was seconded Stephen Lonneman. All members voted in favor of the motion, except for Ron Wiseman who abstained.
Agenda Item 4 – Old Business
No old business.
Agenda Item 5 – New Business
Richard Smetzer questioned whether the fence for the Dollar General Store is to be approved by the Zoning Commission. Todd Bickley noted that as a result of the February 2017 amendments, the Board of Zoning Appeals would approve the fence.
Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Catawba Island Zoning Commission is 7:00 p.m., July 25, 2018.
Adjournment
Ron Wiseman moved to adjourn the meeting. His motion was seconded by Stephen Lonneman. Motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Todd Bickley
Secretary