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Minutes for the Land Use Committee meeting August 21, 2014
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Members present: Bill Hall (chair), Darren May, Rusty Trevathan, Dr. Jim Sanders, Mark Enos, Pamela Alexander, Councilman Todd Burton, Carroll Caldwell (left at 3:30 p.m.), Kevan Inboden (arrived at 3:59 p.m.), Terry Bare (left at 4:20 p.m.) and Parks Director Wixson Huffstetler
Members absent: Steve Smith, Eric Scarbrough, Jerry Halsey, Jr., Nadine Straitt and Shawnie Carrier
Dr. Sanders motioned, seconded by Mr. Enos, to approve the minutes from the August 7, 2014, meeting. All voted aye.
Mr. Enos presented the committee with maps that he’s been working on. He explained the maps divide the community around transportation hubs and as you move away from the hubs, the areas get less dense. He further explained he drew up the maps based on how he travels around the city so some modification may need to be done. City Planner Otis Spriggs asked how the maps mesh with the current approach. Mr. Enos stated they are similar to the current approach. He noted they may not coordinate with JETS routes, but that can be adjusted. Mr. Spriggs then asked if this approach requires redevelopment of certain components of the city. Mr. Enos answered yes, in that he was trying to integrate mobility.
Mr. Spriggs then asked if environmental constraints were taken into consideration. Mr. Enos stated he integrated some constraints such as railroads.
Chairman Hall noted the first map seems very similar to their current working map. He suggested finding a way to combine the two approaches. Mr. Enos agreed, adding he hoped they could combine the maps together. He stated the JETS routes could also be integrated into the map with JETS Director Steve Ewart’s help.
Mr. Spriggs asked if they could overlay the maps. Mr. Enos answered yes, that in the overlay they may see something they didn’t see before.
Discussion was held about trying to find unique identifiers for the city. City Engineer Craig Light asked if Planning...
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