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The New Castle City’s Planning Commission meeting took place on April 05, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the City of New Castle’s Town Hall.
Members Present: James Steele Chairman James Steele called the meeting to order and the roll was called. “John Tracy, Young, Conaway, Stargatt & Taylor, addresses the Planning Commission on behalf of his client Jan Marine, property 101 West 3rd. Mr. Tracy noted in his letter that there has been an error on the zoning map that this specific property was classified as an OSR and in 1991 and 1998 provisions were made by the Board of Adjustment that property should be in another zoning classification. John Tracy also made reference Ordinance 337.” Errata Sheet • George Freebery noted that the property should be Historic Residential not Open Space/Recreation on the zoning map along with Mr. Blackwell’s property. • Jan Marine should be changed to Regina Marine. • 1991 and 1998 should be changed to 1975 and 1977. • Jeff Bergstrom and Jim Healy discuss the primary approval process for the Morris Subdivision located at 112 The Strand. Jeff Bergstrom will first review and approve, Planning Commission will then discuss, review and approve. Complainant will then receive an approval letter from the City Solicitor. • Changes brought before the Planning Commission for review Lot 7, to separate building from open space to create separate parcel; therefore, Lot 7 changes to Lot 7-A, Lot 7-B, Lot 7-C and Lot 7-D. It is further discussed that there is a possibility that Lot 7-B will be divided into 3 additional separate lots. Also brought before the Planning Commission is that the existing property line to Lot 3-A and Lot 3-B consolidate and become one parcel. • Letter to Jeffrey A. Bergstrom, Building Official and Fire Marshal, dated April 5, 2004, re: Parcel 7A – Twin Spans Business Park, Record Minor Subdivision plan was brought before the Planning Commission for discussion by James Steele. Water line easement issues are to be resolved. There is a motion for approval that this is subject to the City Engineer’s on-site inspection, approval with an acknowledgement letter. Seconded by Richard Mendelsohn. Decision unanimously decided. • General discussion held on several property issues; specifically, 4th & Chestnut, re: Rezoned from HR to OSR and a parking lot installed; 3rd & South – issue resolved; Mr. Viola’s property – The Strand & Delaware Street – issue resolved. A letter, dated April 4, 2004, has been sent acknowledging that all matters have been resolved. • George Freebery and Jeff Bergstrom discuss if the City Engineer’s map is a correct reflection of the properties located on 5th Street (St. Peter’s Church, Methodist Church and the Post Office) and Battery Park. Mr. Bergstrom noted that each property is correct to-date. • Richard Mendelsohn, Jeff Bergstrom, Jackie Senschal (KCI Technology), Jane Miller raise issues with the need for additions, subtractions, deletions, revisions with regard to documentation for the City of New Castle requirements for home businesses/occupations; specifically protection within residential area and if there would be a possibility of disturbance issues within neighborhood. References were also made for the need for an additional parking lot and future shops within the local area. • Teel Petty discusses that the Historic School Network received funding for kitchen and the school could not refurbish because space has been zoned as OSR. There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned unanimously at 8:00. |
