Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Agenda & Notes
Thursday, June 27, 2013
6:00p.m.
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room
7 East Jefferson Street
Quincy, Florida
Present: Commissioner Regina Davis, At - Large Member, Chair
Commissioner Edward Allen, Vice – Chair
Commissioner Dr. Gail Bridges – Bright
Commissioner Diane Sheffield
Commissioner Larry Ganus
Commissioner Mari VanLandingham
Commissioner David Tranchand
Commissioner Frank Rowan
Commissioner William Chukes
Commissioner Ed Dixon
Commissioner Catherine Robinson (absent)
Commissioner Isaac Simmons, School Board Representative (absent)
Anthony Matheny, Planning & Community Development Director
Willie Brown, Gadsden County Planning Principal Planner
Beryl H. Wood, Deputy Clerk
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Davis called the meeting to order at 6pm with a quorum and led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. flag.
2. INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS/ROLL CALL
Each member present stated his or her name and district for the record.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – APRIL 11, 2013 (WORKSHOP & REGULAR) VanLandingham Ganus10-0 (Regular) Tranchand/Bright 10-0 (Workshop)
4. DISCLOSURES AND DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT - None
5. PUBLIC HEARING – SPRAY QUIMICA C.A. – Change of Use (SE-2013-02) and Site Plan for PID #3-17-2N-3W-0000-00440-0000. A Public Hearing to consider allowing the change of use to the manufacturing of aerosol and liquid products at the former Printing House site located at 1066 Strong Road, Quincy. This site is designated Industrial (IND) on the Future Land Use Map. No expansion is proposed for the existing 103,000± sq. ft. structures. However, reallocation of outside storage and parking areas may occur.
Mr. Matheny addressed the Commission. He reminded the Commission BCC on May 7, 2013 had given this conceptual non-binding approval 4-1. He discussed the tax revenue that would be generated from the new business.
Commissioner Ganus asked about the ownership of the building.
Mr. Matheny said it would be brought by Sicamu Inc.
· Jose Pons, owner - Spoke in support of company and gave brief history on company. He said his son would come to Quincy and become new manager of facility. He answered questions regarding safety and assuring the Commission they would take necessary precautions. He said they will learn all rules of the United States. He did note they had a couple small minor incidents such as fires. He stated the tanks on the outside are propane tanks. He said one reason they like the Strong Rd location is that it is spacious both in and outside. He said it would fence the tanks.
Commissioner Davis commented that he would follow all rules and regulations’. He replied yes.
Commissioner Allen asked about filling the aerosol cans.
Mr. Pons explained the process.
Commissioner Tranchand asked were there any defaults. Will it generate fumes? He asked what household goods they produce.
Mr. Pons explained there would be defaults. He explained they are passed through a water bath. He said they would not generate fumes. He responded it is no pesticides, starch, furniture cleaner, etc.
Commissioner Ganus asked about hours of operation.
Mr. Pons said he would love to have shifts, but to start it would be one shift.
Commissioner Dixon asked about respiratory problems, due to Nursing Home, Children, Hospital and elderly surrounding the area.
Mr. Pons said they would be using solvents. He said the chemicals would be contained.
Commissioner Chukes asked the number of employees. How many people from others areas will accompany you.
Mr. Pons said he has 100 in Venezuela and would love to have a 100 here. He said at the beginning it want be much employment. He said they will hire people that are qualified and locally.
Commissioner Davis asked Mr. Pons and son to utilize the local people for employment.
Public Comment –
· Marion Lasley, 5 Dante Court – was anybody in surrounding areas notified and
· Herby Palm, said he received notice. Spoke in support of the project.
Commissioner Allen asked did they have Citizen’s Bill of Rights.
Mr. Matheny recalled they did have the meeting with 6 in attendance.
Commissioner Ganus said they need to amend the Citizen’s Bill of Right.
Chair Davis asked that the Fire Chief come an address safety.
· Scott Haire, Fire Chief – He said Mr. Pons had answered his concerns. He
commented he addressed the FDA standards.
Commissioner Dixon asked would they be able to handle incidents if they were to occur.
Mr. Haire stated they fight with preplanning.
Motion - Tranchand/Allen – to approve 10-0
UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER TRANCHAND AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER ALLEN, THE COMMISSION VOTED 10 – 0, BY VOICE VOTE, TO APPROVE SICAMU Inc. SITE PLAN AND REUSE REQUEST.
6. PUBLIC HEARING – Conceptual Plan Amendment (LDR-2013-02) – An amendment the Land Development Code to allow the conceptual review of subdivisions to be optional thus reducing review time as proposed by ordinance. Major subdivisions remain subject to a Citizen’s Growth Management and Citizen’s Bill of Rights meeting:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6, SUBDIVISION OF LAND; SUBSECTION 6003 SUBDIVISION PROCEDURES; AMENDING SUBSECTION 6003.C REQUEST FOR CONCEPTUAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Marion Lasley – concerned with time and expense that would be saved by developers. She said the Commission is great with making recommendations to the Board and would encourage it to continue. She said the public needs to have multiple opportunities to voice their concerns. In opposition of one person making decision. She encouraged more public notice, not less.
Commissioner Ganus looked in Chapter 5 of Land Development Code, Subchapter 5207 (Conceptual Site plan requirements). He said it is not necessarily a bad idea. He said he wouldn’t be in favor unless it’s written in away, were your department has control. Leave options open.
Commissioner Allen it appears to me you’re taking away oversight from the Commission and giving to staff. Takes away oversight from Commission.
Commissioner Sheffield commented in the past I do know the County Commission at times have gone on and approved a development because they have spent so much money.
Commissioner Dixon concurred with Commissioner Ganus. You have to give people more options to invite themselves to speak.
Marion Lasley – we have the process that will follow in the flow chart. People should be informed.
Chair Davis asked what is the will of Board. She said that the document needs to be tweaked.
Commissioner Dixon and Bright added that the Commissioner Ganus comments should be involved.
Motion - Accept basic plan, but have a review at level 1 by staff and make determination, if so needs to
Commissioner Dixon amended to have minutes from Citizens Bill of Rights Meeting.
Friendly Amendment: Dixon/Rowan 9-0
MOTION – Ganus/Rowan 8-1(Vanlandingham)
THE CONCEPTUAL AND PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN MAY BE COMBINED THIS WILL BE
ADDRESSED DURING THE LEVEL 1 REVIEW AND IF IT IS FELT BY STAFF THAT
CONCEPTUAL REVIEW IS REQUIRED AND WILL BE INCLUDED, SECTION 5207.
Commissioner Sheffield asked what if staff decides that it’s not required, then what’s the next step, is it the Preliminary plat. It’s possible that the preliminary plat won’t come to us.
Commissioner Ganus interjected and said that we would get the preliminary plat, either way.
Mr. Matheny agreed you would get the preliminary plat either way. He said if it’s no issues generally we have encouraged them to go ahead and do the preliminary plat.
Commissioner Dixon motioned that minutes be brought to the Commission from the Citizen Bill of Rights meeting. He added any information that is pertinent to that issue.
Friendly Amendment: Dixon /Rowan 9-0
UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DIXON AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER ROWAN, THE COMMISSION VOTED 9 – 0, BY VOICE VOTE, THAT MINUTES BE BROUGHT TO THE COMMISSION FORM THE CITIZEN’S BILL OF RIGHTS MEETING. HE ADDED THAT ANY INFORMATION THAT IS PERTINENT TO THE ISSUE BE BROUGHT FORWARD.
Motion As amendment: Ganus/Rowan 8-1 Vanlandingham opposed the motion.
UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GANUS AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER ROWAN, THE COMMISSION VOTED 8 -1, BY VOICE VOTE THAT THE CONCEPTUAL AND PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN MAY BE COMBINED THIS WILL BE ADDRESSED DURING THE LEVEL 1 REVIEW AND IF IT IS FELT BY STAFF THAT CONCEPTUAL REVIEW IS REQUIRED AND WILL BE INCLUDED, SECTION 5207 AND THAT THE MINUTES AND ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION BE BROUGHT TO THE COMMISSION FROM THE CITIZEN BILL OF RIGHT’S MEETING. (Commissioner Vanlandingham opposed the motion.)
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS – July 18, 2013( Next Meeting) Moved from the July 11 date
8. ADJOURNMENT Bridges/Bright/ Ganus @ 7:05pm