Mike Leming

The Commission addressed several renovation and property modification requests. Key actions included the approval of new cloth awnings for Basel's Market, a roof renovation on the Cane Capital property, and updates to the Morrison House. The Commission provided specific feedback on paint color combinations for Tailored by Tay Tay, denying the original proposal due to lack of contrast. Regarding the Wisteria property, the Commission encouraged the retention of the historic fence and denied the addition of front steps based on design and public access concerns. Additionally, the Commission approved a proposal to balance the fence height for The Conundrum Book Store and heard an announcement regarding a tree removal and replanting proposal at the Virginia property.

The commission held a public hearing followed by a public meeting. Key actions included the renomination of the Chairman and Vice Chairman. The commission also reviewed and provided a recommendation to the Mayor and Board of Alderman regarding a rezone request for the Sykes Property located at 6027 Commerce St., proposing a change from RS2 to CTC zoning for the purpose of a short-term rental, with a provision for reversion to the original zoning upon cessation of that use or sale of the property.

The meeting includes a public hearing to discuss a proposed ordinance amending water supply and distribution rates and a property rezoning request. Business items include project updates for sewer and erosion control, approval of change orders, pay requests, and a substantial completion certificate for sewer treatment plant work. The meeting also covers the final audit for the previous fiscal year, the introduction of operating budget ordinances for upcoming fiscal years, a rezoning request for a short-term rental, personnel actions involving police department staffing, and a discussion regarding speed limits. Additionally, the agenda features employee service recognitions and departmental updates.

The meeting agenda includes a public hearing to discuss a major subdivision application for a property located at 7747 US Highway 61. During the public meeting, the board will address new business items including potential action on the major subdivision request for the Myrtles property, site plan review for an addition at 5925 N. Commerce St., and discussions regarding Wilcox Street Use Districts, the Commerce Street Overlay, and the Master Plan.

The meeting includes a public hearing regarding an ordinance to increase local and traffic violation fees. Business items feature updates on sewer and erosion projects, the approval of a pay request for Southern Underground, the adoption of the fee-related ordinance, and a review of a rezone request for a property on Commerce St. Additionally, the agenda covers the declaration of surplus items for the Police Department, the introduction of an ordinance amending water service rates, approval of a liquor license, condemnation updates, the hiring of a part-time police officer, and employee service recognitions.