Building and commercial development continues in the city of Red Bank. Tyler Smith came to the commission meeting Tuesday asking for and receiving a zoning change in order to build more housing. A public hearing took place before the vote that changed the zoning for property at 201,205, 207, 209, and 224 Hedgewood Dr. and 123 Everly Dr. from R-1 single family residential, to R-T/Z Residential Townhouse Zero lot line.
In February or March, Mr.
Smith had other property in the area rezoned and three houses have already been built. He told the commissioners that he has made improvements to the property under consideration for the rezoning request such as moving dirt to improve a visual line of sight. He has also given property to a neighbor whose driveway was on his land and has purchased additional property. He said he is trying to make a big impact on the neighborhood. The three lots that were rezoned will be converted to five lots that will be used for townhouses with zero lot line yards.
Authorization was given to allow Red Bank to apply for a traffic signal modernization grant. If received, it would be used to update traffic signals in addition to the ones that are currently being replaced. This is a 100 percent grant that is state funded.
A vote also approved hiring temporary laborers from Total Resource Inc. in an amount not to exceed $18,000, for picking up leaves. Commissioners also authorized the sale, trade or destruction of seized, surplus, found, and unclaimed property that has accumulated in the city.
The Red Bank Food Pantry located at the Methodist Church has had an amazing outcome, said Vice Mayor Ruth Jeno. She said that volunteering there she has seen the area’s need first hand, and she related how grateful the people are to receive the first quality meats, fresh produce and dairy products they are given along with canned goods. Commissioner Tyler Howell agreed that the pantry that is located at the Methodist Church is a success and he said it is in need of donations of money or food.
Commissioner Carol Rose thanked City Manager Tim Thornbury and the public works department for the landscaping that has been done along Browntown Road. She said, “He listens when we ask to beautify the city’s parks and roadways.” In an effort to remove visual clutter, new businesses coming to Red Bank will have to use monument signs instead of signs that are on poles. She said there may be a need to expedite that process.
The Red Bank Jubilee and Christmas Parade are scheduled for Dec. 6. The parade will begin at 6 p.m.