Licking County Planning Commission

Licking County Planning Commission
Regularly Scheduled Meeting
Agenda
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TIME:
DATE:
LOCATION:
7:00 P.M.
July 28, 2014
Donald D. Hill County Administration Building
20 South Second Street, Newark, OH 43055
Meeting Room A (Basement Level)
1. Pledge
2. Roll Call and seating of alternate members
3. Approval of meeting minutes, with or without corrections
4. Swearing-In/Affirming of Public
5. Announcements of Director
6. Announcements of Commission members
7. Old Business
a. 2014-016-V (Tabled April 28, 2014)
Description: Section 8.31: Joint and Cross Access
Township: Etna
Applicant: Prologis, C/O Brian Marsh
Note: The applicant has requested that this application remain on the table so that they may continue to
investigate options.
8. New Business
a. Approval of motions
b. Zoning Amendments, Variances, Subdivision Reviews and Recommendations
9. Public Comments
10. Director’s Comments
11. Next Meeting: August 25, 2014 at 7:00 P.M.
12. Adjournment
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ZONING AMENDMENTS, VARIANCES, AND SUBDIVISION REVIEWS RECOMMENDATIONS
NEW BUSINESS
1. 2014-021-V
Description:
Township:
Applicant:
Section 8.10: Classifications, Table 14, 550’ access driveway spacing from a road intersection and
Section 8.44 (1, c): Private Streets (except commercial/industrial), 550’ of spacing between
private road outlets.
Etna
John C. Wicks
2. 2014-024-V
Description:
Township:
Applicant:
Section 8.10: Classifications, Table 14, 550’ access driveway spacing from an intersection and
Section 8.11-B: Major Arterials, 250’ access driveway spacing between driveways.
Monroe
Barbara J. Hutchinson
3. 2014-025-V
Description
Township:
Applicant:
Section 8.10: Classifications, Table 14, 550’ access driveway spacing from an intersection.
Union
Southgate Corporation Limited
4. 2014-026-V
Description:
Township:
Applicant:
Section 8.10: Classifications, Table 14 and Section 8.14: Minor Collectors, 250’ access driveway
spacing between driveways.
Harrison
Licking Rural Electrification, Inc.
5. 2014-027-V
Description:
Township:
Applicant:
Section 8.44 (1, c): Private Streets (except commercial/industrial), 550’ of spacing between
private road outlets.
Etna
Maronda Homes
6. 2014-007-SDR
Description:
Township:
Applicant:
Re-plat of lot 6 and lot 7 to remove a 30’ access easement on lot 7 and replace it with identified
access locations on both lot 6 and lot 7.
Liberty
Technical Rubber Investment Company
7. 2014-002-SDP
Description:
Township:
Applicant:
Preliminary Plan Application, Buckhorn Place
Harrison
NRS Properties, LTD.
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The Licking County Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Steve Holloway at 7:00 p.m. on Monday,
June 23, 2013, in the Donald D. Hill County Administration Building, Meeting Room A, 20 South Second Street,
Newark, Ohio.
ROLL CALL AND SEATING OF ALTERNATE MEMBERS
Licking County Planning Commission member Chet Geiger led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call was taken and all members were seated.
VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT
Larry Ball, Jim Bidigare, Tim Bubb, Duane Flowers, Chet Geiger, Stephen Holloway, Rod Osborne, Ronda Saunders
VOTING MEMBERS ABSENT
Jim Fullen, Dave Lang, Doug Smith
ALTERNATE MEMBERS PRESENT
Larry Riffe, Dave Dicks, Rick Black
ALTERNATE MEMBERS ABSENT
Jim Roberts, Bill Hagstad, Dave Daubenmire, Bill Weaver, Jim Kiracofe, Dave Miller, Marcia Phelps
SEATED ALTERNATES
Dave Dicks, Rick Black
STAFF PRESENT
Jerry Newton, Brad Mercer, Angie Werner, Kim Anderson
OTHERS PRESENT
Joe Gebhart, Eileen DeRolf
RULES OF CONDUCT
Following the opening of the public hearing, Chairman Holloway indicated that staff would first present under
consideration after which the board would entertain comments from the audience.
PUBLIC HEARING
APPLICANT:
TEXT AMENDMENT:
Licking County Planning Commission (LCPC) Staff
Proposed text amendment to the Subdivision, Land Division, Development and
Congestion Prevention Regulations for Licking County, Ohio
Staff Presentation
Brad Mercer presented the Text Amendment.
BACKGROUND:
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In administering the Subdivision, Land Division, Development and Congestion Prevention Regulations for Licking
County, Ohio (hereinafter referenced as subdivision regulations), the Licking County Planning Commission (LCPC)
staff has identified a few areas that need clarification and/or revision to ensure that the regulations may be
reasonable enforced and implemented.
The following are proposed amendments to the subdivision regulations. The text in bold is proposed additions and
the stricken text is proposed to be removed.
Section 4.2 Loop Cul-de-sacs and Roundabout
1. A Cul-de-sac shall only be constructed with a center island is an option that is encouraged (unless
specifically requested by the township to leave as pavement) to reduce the amount of pavement for public
maintenance and stormwater runoff. All cul-de-sac construction shall comply with Section 4.12 of these
Regulations.
2. Roundabouts shall are an option that is encouraged to be used at all four way intersections (unless
specifically requested by the Township Trustees to be a traditional 4-way stop) in residential developments
(major subdivision, condominium and multi-family) areas to maintain traffic flow, improve safety and
provide traffic calming within the development. unless topographic or other natural features preclude
their use and shall be encouraged as a traffic-calming device.
Section 11.31 Fire Protection
Public Water Systems
Where public water systems are available, the standards within this section shall apply in addition to the standards
of the local fire district and the local water and wastewater district having jurisdiction. Fire hydrants with 2½ inch
threaded outlets and one large diameter connection shall be provided by the owner/developer in all
subdivisions/developments with public water supplies. The size of the large diameter connection shall be
determined by the fire department having jurisdiction. The hydrants should be located between property lines and
curbs with all outlets facing or parallel to the street. Hydrants shall be placed at the corners of all blocks and at midblock for blocks exceeding 800 feet in length. Distance between hydrants not to exceed 500 feet. Where a water
and sewer district has authority over the public water supplies, the owner/developer shall comply with the water
and sewer district’s regulations for fire hydrants and shall obtain prior approval from that district.
The type of hydrant, size of Storz connection, and control valves as well as the location of the hydrant shall be
approved by the fire department having jurisdiction. The minimum size of any waterline serving any single hydrant
shall not be less than six (6) inches in diameter. If the same line serves two or more hydrants, the diameter of the
line must be increased to eight (8) inches. No fire hydrant shall be more than 400 feet from the furthest point of the
first floor.
No Public Water System
Where public water systems are not available, the following shall apply:
A.
Where an natural existing pond capable of supporting a dry hydrant system is
available, a pond is being proposed, or where a retention pond is being
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proposed, the owner/developer shall construct a dry hydrant.
B.
Dry hydrants and fire ponds will be designed as set forth by USDA Soil
Conservation Service, the Ohio Natural Resource Conservation Service
(see appendix XXVIII, and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
C.
Dry hydrants shall be well marked with clearly visible signage that is approved by the Fire District with
Jurisdiction and the Licking County Planning Commission prior to approval of the final plat. .
D.
Dry hydrants shall be protected from vehicular impact through the use of
bollards, guardrail or similar structures.
E.
All-weather access shall be provided to the hydrant. Access to the hydrant
shall have a minimum width of 12 feet and a maximum grade of 8
percent, the base of which can support the weight of a fire truck. The developer shall specify on the final plat the
entity that is responsible to maintain the dry hydrant access. This may include the Homeowners Association
(HOA), Township Board of Trustees (with board approval) or the Fire District (with district approval) with
jurisdiction. If the HOA is assigned said responsibility this shall be identified in the covenants for the
development and shall specify that the funding for maintenance shall be covered by HOA fees, provide standards
for maintenance and requirements for testing. This shall be approved by the local fire district with jurisdiction
and the Licking County Planning Commission. If the Township Board of Trustees or the Local Fire District agree to
accept maintenance responsibility of the dry hydrant access, a resolution of the Township Board of Trustees or
an executed and recorded agreement (by the Fire District) shall be required and acknowledged on the plat.
F.
Testing
1.
Prior to accepting the dry hydrant and prior to approving the final plat, the developer shall request the
local fire district with jurisdiction to test, and upon successfully functioning, approve the dry-hydrant. Said dryhydrant shall pass a test and the LCPC staff shall be notified in writing by the local fire district with jurisdiction
that the dry-hydrant successfully functioned and was constructed properly. Said letter shall be received by the
LCPC prior to approving the final plat.
2.
If the HOA is designated as the entity responsible for maintenance of the dry hydrant, the developer shall
note on the plat and in the restrictive covenants that the dry-hydrant shall be tested annually by the local fire
district with jurisdiction. Should the dry-hydrant not pass inspection the HOA shall cause the dry-hydrant to be
brought into working order no later than 60’ days or as otherwise agreed to by the local fire district with
jurisdiction. If the Township Board of Trustees or the Local Fire District accept the maintenance of the dryhydrant, then the developer shall note on the plat that the dry hydrants shall be inspected and tested annually
by the local fire district with jurisdiction by the entity responsible for maintenance (Township Board of Trustees
or Local Fire District).
FG.
Pavement or gravel shall be placed between the road and the hydrant.
GH.
Dry hydrants shall have a minimum pipe size of six inches and maximum
elevation of 20 feet above the water surface.
HJ.
Alternative standards proposed by the developer can be used if approved
by the fire department having jurisdiction.
Amended October 28, 2013 by LCPC Resolution #2013-017.
Road Classification:
Worthington Road, formerly St. Rt. 161 has now been named County Road 162 and turned over to Licking County
for maintenance by the Ohio Department of Transportation after the construction of the new St. Rt. 161. As such
the volume of traffic along St. Rt. 161 has greatly reduced. Therefore, the LCPC staff is proposing to classify County
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Road 162 (Worthington Road from the County Line to York Road as a major collector. All other segments of the
original St. Rt. 161 Worthington Road, will be classified as lower order. This is due to the fact these segments are
now dead in cul-de-sac segments and only serve the local residents on that street.
This will allow for proper access management along these segments and complies with the definition of a minor
collector. This will amend Appendix XI: County Road Classification List and the associated Road Classification Map,
which are referenced in Article 8: Congestion Prevention and The Licking County Thoroughfare Plan. The
classification is based upon existing average daily traffic (ADT) counts, 2035 projected ADT counts, existing land use,
future land use, and the definitions of the road classifications. The new State Route 161 is proposed to be classified
as ODOT Major Arterial. This proposal has been reviewed in concept by the Licking County Area Transportation
Study (LCATS) and the Licking County Engineer’s Office. Both of these agencies will formalize their
recommendation in time for the public hearings.
These proposals are now before the Licking County Planning Commission board for consideration.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
LCPC COMMENTS
Jim Bidigare said that he was on a sub-committee for the roundabouts. The sub-committee wanted the
roundabouts; he doesn’t understand the rationale to not have the subdivisions have the roundabouts when the subcommittee of 20 people spent 2 to 3 years to create the regulations. Tim Bubb said that the township trustees do
not want the grassy center islands on the roundabouts because it becomes a maintenance issue (mowing grass.
snow removal) and trucks run over them. The township trustees would prefer the option of not having the
roundabouts. Mr. Bubb supports it either way. Rick Black said speaking as a Township Trustee roundabouts are a
headache in his township. They are hard to plow around, the curbs do not fit, and they (township trustees) hate
them. They spend more time cleaning around them. Ronda Saunders said are those the ones in Auld Ridge? Mr.
Black said yes. Ms. Saunders asked if they were up to current standards? Mr. Black said that he did not know. Larry
Riffe and Tim Bubb both asked how big are the radiuses? Mr. Bubb said that he saw a big cul-de-sac in Liberty
Township, is there a standard? Jerry Newton said that for cul-de-sacs, a lot of jurisdictions have their own standards
in addition to the county standards; it is a 42 foot radius for a center island cul-de-sac. Mr. Newton said that on
roundabouts, we do not have that many in the county. There is one used to connect two subdivisions together. Mr.
Newton said that Jim Bidigare as a realtor has probably seen more. Mr. Bidigare asked the staff to explain the
rationale for the change. Mr. Newton said that the current regulations state that it is a mandatory action, if a
change has to occur (including if the township states they don’t want a center island), they (the applicant) must ask
for and pay for a variance. He added that this text amendment provides the option without setting up the need for a
variance. Center islands are supposed to reduce run-off but it doesn’t necessarily do it. Mr. Newton said that to
accommodate the larger vehicles, the radius is increased thereby increasing the impervious area. Mr. Newton said
that for roundabouts the current wording is “shall be used at all 4 way intersections”. Regarding the roundabouts,
Mr. Newton shared that the issue of them being required in subdivisions came up at a technical committee meeting
by both township and traffic engineers in the meeting. Roundabouts do have multiple purposes including handling
more traffic that stop signs, but it is not a better traffic calming event than conventional four-way stops in
subdivisions. He added that roundabouts do reduce the severity of accidents. We want to make them an option for
the subdivisions instead of mandatory.
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Dave Dicks said that he has a question with the dry hydrants. He wants to know what entity in Licking County
identifies the ponds with hydrants. He has been looking for signage for his and cannot find it. Who is responsible
for signage and we need a standard for it and to identify where the ponds and dry hydrants are. Stephen Holloway
said that he thought we had this conversation before with Jim Kiracofe. Ronda Saunders said that Soil and Water
Conservation is not what it was 5 years ago due to budget cuts. She has problems with getting the Granville Fire
Department to flush hers. It has only been flushed one time in 13 years. Dave Dicks said that his has only been
flushed one time. Stephen Holloway asked Jerry Newton who is responsible for the hydrants? Jerry Newton said to
send the requests to the fire departments; they are the ones who have asked for the uniform standard for the dry
hydrants. Soil and Water Conservation and the fire districts need to work together to identify the hydrants. He
doesn’t know if they are doing the maintenance and inspections. Larry Riffe said that Liberty Township Trustees
took the responsibility to make sure that the fire departments check the hydrants and the township keeps the
approaches to the dry hydrants cleared out/open in bad weather. The fire department has checked his hydrant.
Public Testimony
None
ADJOURN
Seeing no others wishing to speak, Chairman Holloway closed the hearing and asked for a motion to adjourn. Chet
Geiger moved to adjourn. Rick Black seconded the motion. All were in favor and the meeting adjourned at 7:22
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
I do hereby certify that the minutes are true and correct copy:
Respectfully submitted,
Kimberly D. Anderson
___________________________________
Gerald Newton,
Officer of Licking County Planning Commission
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The Licking County Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Stephen Holloway at 7:24 p.m.
on Monday, June 23, 2014, in the Donald D. Hill County Administration Building, Meeting Room A, 20 South Second
Street, Newark, Ohio.
VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT
Larry Ball, Jim Bidigare, Tim Bubb, Duane Flowers, Chet Geiger, Stephen Holloway, Rod Osborne, Ronda Saunders
VOTING MEMBERS ABSENT
Jim Fullen, Dave Lang, Doug Smith
ALTERNATE MEMBERS PRESENT
Larry Riffe, Dave Dicks, Rick Black
ALTERNATE MEMBERS ABSENT
Jim Roberts, Bill Hagstad, Dave Daubenmire, Bill Weaver, Jim Kiracofe, Dave Miller, Marcia Phelps
SEATED ALTERNATE
Dave Dicks, Rick Black
STAFF PRESENT
Jerry Newton, Brad Mercer, Angie Werner, Kim Anderson
OTHERS PRESENT
Joe Gebhart, Eileen DeRolf
ROLL CALL AND SEATING OF ALTERNATE MEMBERS
Roll call was taken and all members were seated.
APPROVAL OF May 19, 2014 LCPC MEETING MINUTES, WITH OR WITHOUT CORRECTIONS
Duane Flowers moved to approve the May 19, 2014 LCPC meeting minutes. Chet Geiger seconded the motion. A
voice vote was called and the motion passed unanimously.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS CHAIRPERSON AND VICE-CHAIRPERSON OF THE LCPC BOARD
At the May 19, 2014 meeting, Stephen Holloway was nominated for Chairperson and Rod Osborne was nominated
for Vice-Chairperson.
A voice vote was called and the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson were unanimously elected.
SWEARING-IN/AFFIRMING OF PUBLIC
Stephen Holloway asked the public to rise and be Sworn-In or Affirmed if they were planning to comment on any of
the issues presented at the meeting. Individuals wishing to speak were sworn-in or affirmed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF THE DIRECTOR
None
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ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
None
OLD BUSINESS
a. 2014-016-V (Tabled April 28, 2014)
Description:
Section 8.31: Joint and Cross Access
Township:
Etna
Applicant:
Prologis, C/O Brian Marsh
Note: The applicant has requested that this application remain on the table so that they may continue to
investigate options.
NEW BUSINESS
A. APPROVAL OF MOTIONS
Ronda Saunders moved to approve the June 23, 2014 motion list. Rick Black seconded the motion. A voice vote
was called and the motion passed unanimously.
B. SUBDIVISION REVIEW, VARIANCES, ZONING RECOMMENDATIONS.
1.
2014-023-V
Description:
Township:
Applicant:
Variance from Section 8.10: Classifications, Table 14, 550’ access driveway spacing from an
intersection and Section 8.13: Major Collector, 250’ access driveway spacing from adjoining
access driveways.
Harrison
Phisco Ltd. and Love Trust c/o Park Shai III.
Motion:
To APPROVE the requested variance.
Angela Werner presented the staff report which was provided with the packet.
BACKGROUND:
The applicant has applied for a variance for access driveway spacing for the 2.12 acre lot at southeast intersection
of Outville Road and State Route 16. The existing lot currently has right-out only access from S.R. 16, as permitted
by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). In order to obtain full access, the applicant is requesting an
additional access point on Outville Road. Outville Road is classified as a Major Collector, requiring 400-feet between
driveways and 550-feet from an intersection. The lot contains approximately 300-feet of road frontage along
Outville Road.
A shared access easement has been proposed to be located just south of the 2.12 acre lot on the 18.095 acre lot
owned by William and Joan Love. This access point would be located approximately 310-feet from the intersection
and 135-feet from the adjacent driveway to the south (on Lot 1 of Watson’s First Addition). The 2.12 acre parcel is
not part of the Watson’s First Addition plat. The proposed shared access location would provide access to the 2.12
acre lot at a slightly further distance from the Outville Road intersection with S.R. 16 while also providing additional
access to the Love property.
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These distances do not conform with the minimum driveway spacing requirements of Section 8.10, Table 14 of the
Licking County Subdivision, Land Division, Development, and Congestion Prevention Regulations, which requires
550 feet of spacing between an intersection and a driveway. Therefore, the applicant has applied for a variance
from that requirement.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends CONDITIONAL APPROVAL of the requested variance from Section 8.10, Table 14
(Driveway Spacing Requirements), which will allow the proposed driveway and access easement to
be located at approximately 310-feet from the S.R. 16 edge of pavement, instead of the 550-foot
intersection spacing requirement. The condition being that the common shared access driveway be
extended a minimum of 120-feet into the 18.095 acre lot owned by William and Joan Love. This
will allow for adequate throat length for most end users of either lot and better ensure there is no
backup of traffic onto Outville Road.
This recommendation is based upon the opinion of the staff that the intent of the subdivision
regulations will be met with the granting of the variance and that staff does believe the standards
for a variance can be met by this request, as outlined in the staff report.
Tim Bubb said that this appears to be the only option. Dave Dicks said that he has received many questions about
the yellow flashing light that was at Outville Road and SR 16, many wondering why it was taken out. Outville Road
is a connector to SR 37 and Moots Run Road and had quite a lot of traffic. He does not know why the light was
eliminated.
Vote: Rod Osborne called the question. A vote was called and the motion passed unanimously.
2.
2014-013-SD-F
Description:
Final Plat for the Plat of the Rettig Addition
Township:
Hopewell
Applicant:
John and Sue Rettig, Erin Massara and Kathleen Race
Motion:
To APPROVE the final plat application subject to the plat that is submitted complying with Section 3.5 Final
Plat.
Brad Mercer presented the staff report which was provided with the packet.
BACKGROUND:
The applicant currently owns 24.373 acres along Gratiot Road. The applicant is proposing to subdivide the property
into a 20.0 acre lot and 4.373 acre lot. The applicant is also proposing to establish an easement of access to utilize
the existing access driveway to provide access to both lots. The proposed 20.0 acre lot contains an existing
residence.
The existing parcel contains nearly 408.61-feet of road frontage. The proposed 20.0 acre parcel will consist of 60’ of
road frontage, while the 4.373 acre parcel will consist of 348.61 feet of road frontage. The existing driveway is
located on the south side of the property and is a part of the proposed 20.0 acre parcel.
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Gratiot Road is classified as a Minor Collector which requires a minimum of 250-feet between driveways. While the
proposed 4.373 acre parcel has enough spacing to meet the 250-feet spacing requirement there is not enough
room for a safe placement of another access point that meets the County Engineers’ Office standards for sight
distance. Therefore, an additional access would not comply with the access driveway spacing standards of the
Subdivision, Land Division, Development and Congestion Prevention Regulations for Licking County, Ohio. (Section
8.10, Table 14, Minor Collector, and Section 8.14: Minor Collectors, 250’ access/driveway spacing requirement.)
Due to the existing access that is already serving the property and that a new driveway on the proposed split will
not comply with regulations, the applicant is requesting to plat the lots with an easement of access in accordance
with the Subdivision, Land Division, Development and Congestion Prevention Regulations for Licking County, Ohio.
This application is now before the Licking County Planning Commission (LCPC) board for consideration.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends APPROVAL of the final plat application subject to the plat that is submitted complying
with Section 3.5 Final Plat. The basis for this recommendation is that the proposed lots meet the standards
of the Subdivision, Land Division, Development and Congestion Prevention Regulations for Licking County,
Ohio.
No questions from the LCPC Board.
Vote: Ronda Saunders called the question. A vote was called and the motion passed unanimously.
3.
2014-014-SD-F
Description:
Final Plat for Cumberland Crossing Section 3, Part 2
Township:
Etna
Applicant:
Dominion Homes, Inc. c/o Steve Peck
Motion:
To CONDITIONALLY APPROVE the Final Plat for Cumberland Crossing Section 3, Part 2 with the
understanding that the plat will not be released for recording until the conditions of approval are
completed and the 10% surety for initial maintenance is provided.
CONDITIONS:
•
All construction is completed as shown on the signed construction plans and within the preliminary
plan approval.
•
As-built plans and any revision’s thereof are prepared and submitted to the Licking County Planning
Commission, Licking County Engineer’s Office, Southwest Licking Community Water and Sewer
District, West Licking Joint Fire District, Etna Township, and Licking County Soil and Water
Conservation District.
•
A final walkthrough inspection is completed and the development is found to be in compliance with
the signed construction plans and the preliminary plan approval.
•
A complete Licking County Drainage Maintenance Program Petition is submitted and accepted by
the Licking County Board of Commissioners.
•
A complete Licking County petition to dedicate the public road improvements is submitted and
accepted by the Licking County Board of Commissioners.
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All reviewing agencies sign off on the plat, therefore granting approval of the plat and constructed
public improvements.
Brad Mercer presented the staff report which was provided with the packet.
BACKGROUND:
Dominion Homes Inc. has made application to plat Cumberland Crossing Section 3, Part 2, which consists of 25 lots
(lots 91 to 105 and 118 to 127). In addition to the 25 lots, the plat will extend Glen Crossing Drive road right-of-way
approximately 526 feet, extend Halcyon Drive road right-of-way approximately 572.95’, and extend Cumberland
Crossing Drive road right-of-way 465’. Cumberland Crossing is currently zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD)
and will consist of single-family residential structures.
Cumberland Crossing Phase 1was platted on October 19, 2004, Cumberland Crossing Phase II was platted on August
18, 2006, and Cumberland Crossing Section 3, Part I was platted on November 26, 2013. Currently there are 50 lots
in Phase I, 23 lots in Phase II and 22 lots in Phase II for a total of 95 exiting lots. Including the lots proposed for
Phase 3, Part , this will establish 120 lots in Cumberland Crossing.
On December 17, 2012 the Licking County Planning Commission reviewed and conditionally approved the
preliminary plan for Cumberland Crossing. As of June 28, 2013, Cumberland Crossing Section 3, Part 2 was in
compliance with the conditional approval of the preliminary plan and obtained approval of the construction plans.
This application is now before the Licking County Planning Commission (LCPC) Board for consideration.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends CONDITIONAL APPROVAL of the Final Plat for Cumberland Crossing Section 3, Part 2
with the understanding that the plat will not be released for recording until the conditions of approval are
completed and the 10% surety for initial maintenance is provided. The basis for this recommendation is
that with the conditions noted, the proposed plat will comply with the Subdivision, Land Division,
Development and Congestion Prevention Regulations for Licking County, Ohio.
No questions from the LCPC Board.
Vote: Rod Osborne called the question. A vote was called and the motion was unanimously
4.
2014-010-Z
Description:
Township:
Applicant:
Text Amendment to the Harrison Township Zoning Resolution; Article 3: Definitions, Article
4: Administration, Article 6: Amendment, and Article 19: Signs and Outdoor Advertising
Harrison
Harrison Township Zoning Commission
Motion:
To make a non-binding recommendation to Harrison Township to APPROVE the proposed text amendment.
Brad Mercer presented the staff report which was provided with the packet.
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BACKGROUND:
The Harrison Township Zoning Commission has reviewed Article 3: Definitions, Article 4: Administration, Article 6
Amendment and Article 19, Signs of the Harrison Township Zoning Resolution. Based upon this review they have
proposed several changes to the text, which are hereby included in this amendment (see attached). Generally in
Article 3, definitions in regards to signage are being added. In Article 4.0: Administration the changes address the
inclusion of alternates on boards and standards for a variance. Article 6: Amendment proposes changing the
language for a notification sign on a zoning change and adding the township website as an information source.
Finally, Article 9: Signs proposes adding several subsections to address a variety of signs including digital signs and
abandoned signs.
With the exception of Article 6, these proposed amendments were presented in January of 2014. This application is
now before the Licking County Planning Commission Board for a non-binding recommendation in accordance with
Section 519.12 of the Ohio Revised Code.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Licking County Planning Commission make a non-binding recommendation to
Harrison Township to APPROVE the proposed text amendment. The basis for this recommendation is the
proposed changes to the text will be in compliance with current Ohio Revised Code requirements and case
law, and are not contrary to the Harrison Township Comprehensive Plan.
Tim Bubb said that this is the way the process should work. They brought their ideas; received great feedback
modified it, addressed some things, clarified it, and this is something others can use.
Vote: Chet Geiger called the question. A vote was called and the motion passed unanimously.
Resolution 2014-005, IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4.2: LOOP CUL-DE-SACS AND
ROUNDABOUT OF THE SUBDIVISION, LAND DIVISION, DEVELOPMENT AND CONGESTION PREVENTION
REGULATIONS FOR LICKING COUNTY, OHIO.
Tim Bubb said that this makes them (cul-de-sacs and roundabouts) optional and not mandatory? Stephen Holloway
said that is correct. Jim Bidigare said if it is optional, then the developer does not have to do it. Jerry Newton said
the proposal makes it optional whereas currently if you are not going to do it then you need to seek a variance. Chet
Geiger said that he is unclear; if they opt not to do a center island then they need to get a variance? Mr. Newton
said it will be a design decision made by the developer. Stephen Holloway said they could get a variance? Mr.
Newton said that now they have to get a variance but this would eliminate the need for a variance. Ronda Saunders
said the township could override it. Mr. Newton said that this is in the last 2 pages of your packet. Mr. Bubb said
that if we defeat the resolution, then it remains the same where roundabouts are a requirement unless there is a
variance. Mr. Newton said that this would then be a recommendation from this board to the County
Commissioners. Larry Riffe asked what is the required radius for a cul-de-sac? Mr. Newton said that for a center
island it is 50 feet and for a loop that is off set it is 60 feet. Mr. Riffe said that is not big enough to get a school bus
or semi around it. Duane Flowers said that maintenance is an issue with the higher dirt in the center and then it
causes runoff. Mr. Riffe said that originally they were supposed to be inverted with a culvert going out. The one in
his township in the Timber Creek Addition, we found the mistakes we made that water runs across the road and it is
harder to plow the solid pavement than to plow around the island (if the island is properly made).
Tim Bubb moved to approve the motion. Chet Geiger seconded the motion. Ronda Saunders called the
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question. A vote was called with 6 yes votes and 4 no votes.
Resolution 2014-006, IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 11.31: FIRE PROTECTION OF
THE SUBDIVISION, LAND DIVISION, DEVELOPMENT AND CONGESTION PREVENTION REGULATIONS FOR LICKING
COUNTY, OHIO.
Jim Bidigare said the text states existing ponds, and then if you put in a pond does that not qualify? Jerry Newton
said that it is a word change from natural to existing then proposed follows in that sentence, so you can use a
proposed pond. Mr. Bidigare asked who will maintain the hydrants and do the fire departments know where they
are? Tim Bubb said that that is an issue for the owner and the fire department, if they going to make the hydrant
available and will cooperate with the access. We could ask FEMA if they have a list of them. The county has no
authority to order them to test. Do we have data here, a GIS layer to show where they are? Brad Mercer said that
Soil and Water Conservation was trying to get that together. Mr. Bubb said can you force the various fire
departments to test the ponds on private property? Ronda Saunders asked (the County Commissioners) is there a
fire board? Mr. Bubb said that the chiefs all meet monthly. Rick Black said that he asked Hebron Fire Department if
they are testing the dry hydrants. Mr. Black said that Captain Weekly said that yes, they do test them. Mr. Bubb
said he will bring it up at the next chiefs meeting. Mr. Newton said that he wanted to clarify that the text
amendment deals with subdivisions and not private properties. Larry Riffe said that his township contracts with
Johnstown and St. Albans Fire Departments and they wrote in the contract to check the dry hydrants once a year.
Mr. Bidigare asked how many dry hydrants are there in the county? Dave Dicks said that there are probably less
than 100. Mr. Riffe said that years ago Soil and Water Conservation had a grant to help make the dry hydrants.
Duane Flowers said that his pond is deep enough that they can just throw a hose in to draw water instead of it being
a dry hydrant.
Chet Geiger moved to approve the motion. Larry Ball seconded the motion. Dave Dicks called the question. A
vote was called and the motion passed unanimously.
Resolution 2014-007, IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LICKING COUNTY THOROUGHFARE
PLAN IN APPENDIX XI: COUNTY ROADWAY CLASSIFICATIONS LIST AND XII: ROAD CLASSIFICATIONS MAP OF THE
SUBDIVISION, LAND DIVISION, DEVELOPMENT AND CONGESTION PREVENTION REGLATIONS FOR LICKING
COUNTY, OHIO.
No questions from the LCPC Board.
Ronda Saunders moved to approve the motion. Chet Geiger seconded the motion. Ronda Saunders called the
question. A vote was called and the motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS
None
Ronda Saunders moved to adjourn. Tim Bubb seconded the motion. All were in favor and the meeting adjourned
at 8:06 p.m.
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NEXT MEETING: MONDAY July 28, 2014.
Respectfully submitted,
Kimberly D. Anderson
I do hereby certify that the minutes are true and correct copy:
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Gerald Newton,
Officer and Secretary of Licking County Planning Commission
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