MINUTES OF JULY 28, 2005
LONG BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
Be it remembered that a regular meeting of the Long Beach Planning Commission was begun and held in the Jeritza A. Pell City Hall Annex in said City at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday the 28 day of July 2005. The same being the time and place fixed for holding said meeting.
There were present and in attendance on said Commission and at the meeting the following named persons; Frank Olaivar, Tonda Yandell, Tony VanCourt, Dale Stogner, Rod Rishel, Frank Reed and Minutes Clerk Shirlene Francis.
Commissioners David Serrato, Lew Powell, Joseph SweetApple and Planning Commission Advisor Bill Hessell were absent the meeting.
There being a quorum present and sufficient to transact the business of the Planning Commission, the meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. and the following proceedings were had and done.
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The Commission Chairman stated that all decisions made at this meeting would have to be ratified by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen at their next regularly scheduled meeting of August 02, 2005 and subject to a ten-day appeal for a Public Hearing.
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Commissioner Yandell made motion seconded by
Commissioner VanCourt to approve the minutes of the Planning Commission dated July 14, 2005.
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There were Public Comments from Mr. Joe Defazio of 219 S. Island View, Long Beach, Ms.

 

 

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The first item to come before the Commission was a Public Hearing for a Special Exception Use, to allow the construction of a residence that fronts on a substandard street, submitted by Henrietta W. Lassabe be, as follows:

 

 

 

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The Clerk reported further that thirteen (13) notices of Public Hearing were sent by Certified mail, return receipt requested, to property owners within two hundred (200') feet of the subject property. Said return receipts were ordered as part of the record of these proceedings.

 

 

 

 

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The Clerk reported that she did cause to be published in The Sun Herald, a newspaper with a general circulation in the City of Long Beach and published in Harrison County, LEGAL NOTICE, PUBLIC HEARING, as evidenced by the Publisher's Proof of Publication as follows:

 

 

 

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Ms Henrietta W. Lassabe 5215 N. Mitchell Road came forward to for the request. She stated that she is requesting a Special Exception use of a fifteen (15’) right-of-way to her property located at 5215 N. Mitchell Road in order to build a house on her property for her daughter. The Chairman stated to Ms. Lassabe that in the past there have been some issues where people have tried to access some land and there was only a fifteen (15’) available and it was not allowed with out them obtaining at least 30’ x 30’ right-of-way. Ms. Lassabe stated that she was aware of this however, when this was taking place she was not notified as everyone has been notified of her request. All she wants is access to her new house from Mitchell Road. She stated that there is also some dispute of where the fifteen (15’) alley is actually located.
The Chairman opened the floor to public comments for anyone to speak in favor of the request.
Mr. Steve McNally of 20073 Commission Road came forward to speak. He submitted a letter in reference to the situation he says has been going on for a couple of years, and
Mr. Jim Wescovich of 5213 Mitchell Road came forward.
The Chairman opened the floor to public comments for any one to speak in opposition of the request
Mr. Scott Kaletsch of 5216 Mitchell Road came forward he stated that he does not oppose Ms. Lassabes’ request to build a house for her daughter however, he does oppose a road to be open where traffic would travel right at his property line.
Mr. Jason Johnson of 5209 Mitchell Road came forward, and Mr. William Skellie Jr. of 5211 N. Mitchell Road.
In her rebuttal Ms. Lassabe stated that she only wants to build a house for her daughter on her property.

 

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Commissioner Rishel made motion seconded by Commissioner Reed and unanimously carried to close the
Public Hearing.
After considerable discussion Commissioner Reed made motion seconded by Commissioner Stogner and unanimously carried to take this request under advisement until the next meeting or until some issues are clear with review by the Planning Commission Advisor and the City Engineer.
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The next item to come before the Commission was a request for a Home Occupation, submitted by Ms. Vicki Hodges as follows:

 

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Ms. Vicki Hodges of 442 Pine Crest Cir. Long Beach, MS., came forward to speak of the request. Ms. Hodges stated that she does sewing in her home. She wants to start a web page and sell her merchandise on the internet. She does not do any alterations as her application initially stated. She only does specialty items and accessories. The Chairman asked Ms. Hodges if she had received a copy of the Home Occupation Ordinance 912 ; she stated that she had.
Commissioner VanCourt made motion seconded by Commissioner Stogner and carried unanimously to approve the request for a Home Occupation in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance Section 912.
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The next item to come before the Commission was a request for Residential use in a C-2 Commercial District and a Sketch Plan Approval; submitted by Everett P. Jackson, Managing Partner Creekstone Pitcher Point LLC., as follows:

 

 

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Mr. Dennis Stieffel of 13061 Hwy 67 Ste. B Biloxi, MS. the Engineer for the project and Mr. Everett P. Jackson of 4545 Cocoa Place Houston, TX., the owner of the project came forward to speak for the request. Mr. Jackson stated that the known as Creek Stone Condos development is located on Hwy 90, bordered by Pitcher Point Ave and White Harbor Road. The development will be situated on 10.13 acres and it will consist of 420 units. The owner estimates that the selling cost of this development is $200 million.
Commissioner Yandell made motion seconded by Commissioner VanCourt and carried unanimously to approve the request for Residential use in a C-2 Commercial District.
Commissioner VanCourt made motion seconded by Commissioner VanCourt and carried unanimously to approve the Sketch Plan elevation A. for Creek Stone Condos, as long as it complies with the Zoning Ordinance 502. in accordance with the City of Long Beach Subdivision Regulation and Zoning Ordinance 502 and Section 612 Chart of Uses.
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The next item to come before the Commission was request for a Sketch Plan Approval submitted by Donald Koncz as follows:

 

 

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Teresa Jones of 450 E. Old Pass Road Gulfport, MS. came forward to speak for the request. She stated they have a development located on 818 & 820 W. Beach Blvd. The development is situated on 0.834 acres and consists of 30 units. Ms. Jones stated that the estimated selling cost of this development is $15 million.
Commissioner Reed made motion seconded by Commissioner Yandell and carried unanimously to approve the Sketch Plan for 818 & 820 W. Beach Blvd. scheme #1 as long as it complies with Zoning Ordinance 502 in accordance with the City of Long Beach Subdivision Regulation and Zoning Ordinance 502 and Section 612 Chart of Uses.
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The next item to come before the Commission was request for a Sketch Plan Approval submitted by Len Simmons as follows:

 

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Mr. Len Simmons of 216 West Ave. Long Beach, MS. and Mr. Bruce Tolar of 624 Jackson Ave. Ocean Springs, MS., the Engineer for the development came forward to speak for the request. Mr. Tolar went on to state that they have been working on this project for about four (4) years, in which they have come before the boards with issues pertaining to the development. Mr. Tolar stated that they received a height and density Variance for the development on August 26, 2004 (reference minutes book #9 page 496). They have not varied from the sketch which was present at that time. The development Gulf Gardens Condo is located at 526 W. Beach Blvd. on 1.04 acres with 49 units. Mr. Simmons stated that the estimated selling cost of this development is $26 million.
Commissioner VanCourt made motion seconded by Commissioner Reed and carried unanimously to approve the Sketch Plan for Gulf Garden Condos elevation A4.1. as long as it complies with Zoning Ordinance 502 in accordance with the City of Long Beach Subdivision Regulation and Zoning Ordinance 502 and Section 612 Chart of Uses.
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The next item to come before the Commission was a request for Preliminary Plat Approval submitted by H.W. Long Beach LLC., as follows:

 

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Mr. Mike Mudridge of 152 Woodland Atlanta, GA., and Mr. Malcom Jones came forward to speak for the request. Mr. Mudridge stated that they received Sketch Plan approval about a month ago and they are now requesting Preliminary Plat approval for Veranda Condo development located at Hwy 90 and White Harbor Road which consist of 284 units. He stated that they have complied with the entire request of the Fire Inspector and City Engineer.
Commissioner Reed made motion seconded by Commissioner Yandell to approve the Preliminary Plat approval for Veranda Condos contingent upon the City Engineers letter dated July 26, 2005 and the Fire Inspectors’ letter dated July 20, 2005 in accordance with the City of Long Beach Subdivision Regulation and Zoning Ordinance 502 and Section 612 Chart of Uses.
The Chairman called for a Roll Call:
Commissioner Stogner Yes
Commissioner VanCourt Yes
Commissioner Yandell Yes
Commissioner Reed Yes
Commissioner Rishel No
The Chairman stating the Yes as having a majority of votes the motion was approved.
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There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission at this time Commissioner VanCourt made motion seconded by Commissioner Reed and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting until the next regularly scheduled meeting in due course. The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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ATTEST: _______________________________________
Shirlene Francis, Minutes Clerk