Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes - 12/12/2018MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
December 12, 2018
PRESENT:
Lynda Cannedy
♦ Member
David Cook
♦ Alternate #2
Rick Graham
Blake Haney
Krystal James
♦ Vice -Chair
Rodney Martin
♦ Chairperson
Mark McBurnett
♦ Ex-officio
Cayce Wendeborn
♦ Member
James McKechnie, Senior Asst. City Attorney ♦ Legal Dept.
Dana Schoening, Community Development Director ♦ City Staff
Karen Montgomery -Gagne, Planning Administrator
Fabian Medellin, Planner II
Skyler Henricks, Planning Technician
Rick Branum, Dev't Review & Utility Coordination
Councilor Whiteley ♦ Council Liaison
ABSENT:
Jerry Beaver ♦ Member
Jack Browne
Anthony Inman
Steve Lane ♦ Alternate #1
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Mr. Rodney Martin, at 2:00 p.m.
Chairperson Martin proceeded to make the following comments:
a. This meeting is being televised live on Channel 1300. It will be replayed at
2:00 p.m. daily including Saturday and Sunday until the next live meeting is aired which
will be the second Wednesday of next month at 2.00 p.m.
b. Motions made by the Commission members include all staff
recommendations and developmental requirements listed in the staff report. Any
deviations will be discussed on a case -by -case basis and voted on accordingly.
c. Applicants and citizens who wish to address the Commission or answer
questions from the Commission members are asked to please speak into the
microphone at the podium. This meeting is being taped and there is no microphone to
record statements made from the audience.
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d. Please silence all cell phones during the meeting. If it is necessary for you to
have a cell phone conversation during the meeting, please use the hallway outside this
room.
If. ROLL CALL
Commission Chairman Rodney Martin roll called commission and staff members.
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no cornments from the public.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Lynda Cannedy made a motion to adopt the November 14, 2018 minutes. Ms.
Krystal James seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Martin stated there were no items on the consent agenda and would move onto the
regular agenda.
VI. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Case C 18-30 — 4400 Cypress Avenue:
Request for a conditional use to allow for a 24 bed convalescent
services facility in a Multi -Family Residential (MFR) zoning district.
Applicant: Hospice of Wichita Falls, Elisa Echols
Ms. Casey Wendeborn made a motion to approve. Ms. Krystal James seconded.
Mr. Fabian Medellin presented the case and stated staff had received preliminary plans
from the design team BYSP for a 24 bed inpatient convalescent facility to be located at
4400 Cypress Avenue. The use being proposed is conditionally allowed for the Multi -
Family Residential (MFR) zoning district with approval from the Commission. Since the
opening of Hospice in the 1980's there's been growing need for their inpatient and
outpatient services. In recent years their existing facility located off Johnson Road
consisting of 12 beds has been consistently operating at full capacity. The subject
property is located in the south central part of Wichita Falls north of the Cypress and
Southwest Parkway intersection and southwest of their existing facility. Subject
property was acquired in 2015 when Hospice began raising money for a second
location. Mr. Medellin stated at that same time a conditional use permit was sought and
approved for convalescent services but due to lack of development at that time the
conditional use expired. The subject lot was previously Sea Blue Swim Club and is
surrounded by residential uses to the north, west and south. To the east are civic uses
of a church and Rider High School.
The subject lot was platted in the 1960's when the majority of the surrounding property
was undeveloped. With that plat there were very large easements dedicated to the rear
and west of the property line. In meeting with Engineering, a reassessment of the
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drainage needs could allow for vacating some of those easements allowing for more
buildable space. Due to such close proximity Hospice, the developers want to mirror the
style of the existing facility. The original application was received and prepared for the
November meeting however, at the request of the applicant it was postponed until
December 2018. Mr. Medellin stated 44 property owners were notified for the month of
November 8 responses were received, 6 in favor and 2 undecided/no opinion. For
December, 4 responded in favor.
Mr. Medellin stated after review of site plans staff recommended the approval of the
development with the following conditions;
a. Site improvements are subject to site plan review, and subject to development
regulations outlined in Appendix B, Section 3290:
a. Front Setback of 25 foot minimum
b. sleight Maximum of 35 feet
c. Building coverage: 55 percent of the lot area maximum.
b. Increased setback requirements outlined in Appendix B, Section 4670
c. Lighting requirements that all outdoor lighting will be directed away from
residential areas.
d. The property shall have a fence or other approved screening (6 ft. minimum)
installed and maintained to obscure the view of the nonresidential use from any
residential use or district. Owner to provide example of fence or screening
material.
e. The development of the lot shall comply with all permitting requirements,
building, zoning, and other applicable codes and ordinances.
f. Civil plans shall be submitted outlining how the storm water drainage/ easements
will be reassessed to ensure post -development runoff does not exceed pre -
development runoff
Mr. Martin asked if applicants or applicants' representative would like to make any
statements. Mr. Rick Sims, architect for BYSP introduced Dr. Parkey, Associate
Medical Director of Hospice Wichita Falls. Dr. Parkey stated a large demographic shift
in acute care which has led to increased number of patients bringing Hospice at or over
capacity most days. Mr. Martin asked if there was anyone else wishing to speak. With
no further comments Chairman Martin closed the case to the public and opened for
commission member discussion.
Ms. James stated she noticed a small encroachment and wondered if that had been
addressed. Mr. Graham states fence and structure encroaching at 5100 Catskills, Mr.
Medellin stated that will be addressed with that neighbor. Ms. James also stated the
owners of 4645 Sierra Madre had previous concerns with drainage. Mr. Medellin stated
that will be addressed during site plan review. Mr. Martin closed the discussion and
called for a vote. Motion passed unanimously.
2. Case C 18-36 — 129 Cartwright Road:
Request for a conditional use to allow a manufactured home as in -fill
development in a Single -Family 1 Residential (SF-1) zoning district.
Applicant: Gary Bell
Ms. Caycee Wendeborn made a motion to approve. Ms. Krystal James seconded.
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Mr. Henricks presented the case and advised Mr. Bell had purchased the subject
property and wanted to place a manufactured home measuring 32 ft. X 70 ft. on the
property. Mr. Bell plans to place the home 38 ft. -From the front property line and 66 ft.
from the north side and 111 ft. from the south side of the property line. There were 4
other properties within the 200 ft. notification area that have manufactured homes as
their primary residence and another 3 just outside of that area. The proposed property
measured 247 ft. wide and 529 ft. long giving to comply with setbacks. Mr. Henricks
advised staff mailed out notifications to 10 properties with no responses. Staff
recommended approval of this conditional use with further site plan reviews.
Mr. Martin asked if the applicant was present and wished to comment. With no
comments Mr. Martin closed the discussion to the public and opened to the
commission. No comments were made and Mr. Martin called for a vote. Motion
passed unanimously.
3. Case C 18-37 -- 3613 Arthur Street:
Request for a conditional use to allow a carport in the required front
setback in a Single Family-2 Residential (SF-2) zoning district.
Applicant: Cornerstone Baptist Church
Ms. Caycee Wendeborn made a motion to approve. Ms. Krystal James seconded.
Mr. Henricks stated that Cornerstone Baptist Church had contacted staff about building
a carport 21 ft. X 12.7 ft. in the front setback of the property. Mr. Henricks stated there
were 4 carports within the 200 ft. notification area and another 2 carports just outside of
the area. A total of 18 properties were notified within the 200 ft. area with 4 responses
all in favor. Staff is recommending the approval with further site plan reviews and all
other applicable code and ordinances.
Mr. Martin asked if applicant was present and wished to make statement. Mr. Tim
Burney stated the carport was needed for a newly purchased van for inclement weather
and also to help the elderly access the vehicle. Mr. Martin asked if there were any
others to speak. With no further comments Mr. Martin closed discussion to the public
and opened to commission members. No discussion from commission Mr. Martin
called for a vote. Motion passed unanimously.
VII. OTHER BUSINESS
1. City Council Updates
Mr. Medellin stated City Council met on December 4th 2018 to hear the case for the
rezone at 5001 Bartley Drive. City Council considered and approved the following;
• Case R 18-08 — 5001 Bartley Drive
Rezoned from Limited Commercial (LC) to General Commercial (GC)
Resignation of Lynda Cannedy
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• Ms. Gagne and staff thanked Ms. Cannedy for her contributions and time being
on the Commission as she announced this would be her last meeting.
VIII. ADJOURN
-the meeting adjourned at 2:24 p.m.
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