Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes - 05/10/2000MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
May 10, 2000
PRESENT':
Randy Wachsman, Vice Chairman •
Cliff Berg •
Lou Ann Phillips •
Rusty Sons •
Ken Birck •
James Bradberry •
Johnny Burns • Council Liaison
Steve Seese, City Planning Administrator • staff
Paul Stillson, Planner II •
Diane Parker •
ABSENT:
Bruce Harris • Members
Lin Purtle •
David Rhone, Chairman • Members
Danny Richardson •
Greg Wright •
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Wachsman at 2:00 p.m.
Councilor Burns swore in James Bradberry® the newly appointed alternate.
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one from the audience wished to address the Commission.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Mr. Berg made a motion to approve the minutes of the April meeting. Mr. on
seconded the motion. The minutes were passed with a unanimous vote in favor.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Public Hearing on Preliminary Plats — none received
2. Public Hearing on Final Plats
The Planning & Zoning commission recommended approval of the following plats
subject to the Standard Conditions of Approval for Final Plats and Replats and any
specific conditions listed below:
Recommend approval subject to standard conditions and any specific conditions listed
below:
• Provide utility easements as required by utility companies and Director of Public
Utilities and drainage easements as required by Director of Public Works.
• Submit water and sewer plans to Utilities Engineer; water plans to the Fire
Marshall; and street, sidewalk and drainage plans to the Director of Public
Works. Drainage plans must be complete enough to include impact on
surrounding property and include detention facilities as required by Director of
Public Works.
• Coordinate street lighting plan with Director of Traffic and Transportation, if
underground electric utilities are to be provided.
Note: Approval of a plat does not imply development of property in violation of
the Zoning Ordinance.
I Flying J Travel Plaza Addition, Block I (May 2000)
a. Provide utility slips.
b. Provide evidence of the concurrence by Texaco for the abandonment of
access easements.
C. Provide dimension for the east line of Lot 2.
d. Provide reproducible and three copies.
e. Add "Lots 1 & 2" to title of plat.
f. Extend sewer to serve Lot 2. (PUBLIC WORKS)
9. To abandon utility easement in Lot 1, developer must relocate 6" water
main. (PUBLIC WORKS)
h. Developer must relocate drainage channel as part of abandoning draining
easement. (PUBLIC WORKS)
L Channel improvements must be in accordance with City storm water
design criteria. (PUBLIC WORKS)
j. Meet curb and gutter requirements on California Street. (PUBLIC WORKS)
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2. High Point Village, Section 3 (May 2000)
a. Show right-of-way width of Professional Drive. Label "previously
dedicated."
b. Provide temporary turn -around for emergency vehicles.
C. Extend water line to serve all lots. (PUBLIC WORKS)
d. Extend sanitary sewer to serve Lots 1-15 of Block 1. (PUBLIC WORKS)
e. Construct Flo Drive in accordance with City standards. (PUBLIC WORKS)
f. Provide storm water detention. (PUBLIC WORKS)
3. Lynwood Park Addition, Block 1, Lot 1 (May 2000)
a. Show width of Red Fox Road and label "previously dedicated."
b. Dimension portion of 30-foot easement as it intersects north and south line
of property.
C. Show Wichita County Water Improvement District No. 1 as part owner and
provide space for their signature.
d. Identify and dimension triangular area adjacent to southeastern -most
corner of tract.
e. Extend water line to serve lot. (PUBLIC WORKS)
f. Lot is served by sewer. (PUBLIC WORKS)
g. "We feel comfortable the final plat is what all parties agreed to for the City
of Wichita Falls to sell. This is what the adjoining property owners
requested as it makes their property much more marketable. (WICHITA
COUNTY WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #2)
Mr. Berg made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Ms. Phillips seconded the
motion. The Consent Agenda was approved with a unanimous vote in favor.
V. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Rezone from SF-2 to GC
1218 37th Street
Case R 00-05
Case No.: R 00-05
Applicant: Mary Stengel
Requested action: Rezoning
Purpose: Rezone from SF-2 to GC
Property: 121837 th Street, Lot 25, Block 19, Hillcrest Addition
Existing Land Use: Residence
Surrounding land
Use and Zoning: N: Residential, SF-2
S: Midwestern Parkway, Auto Repair, GC
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Analysis:
The Food Bank has requested a zoning change from Single Familyresidential to
General for this property at 1218 37th Street. In 1996 the Food Bank rezoned the lot to
the west of this tract to allow additional space for a planned expansion. This rezoning
would extend this General Commercial district for one additional lot.
. Changed conditions: Staff analyzed the rezoning to identify conditions that have
changed in the district or may have changed outside the district that directly or
indirectly affect land use adjacency. The land uses in this neighborhood have not
changed significantly since the 1996 rezoning.
b. Relationship o the ComprehensivePlan: Staff considered the effects of the land
uses allowed under that proposed zoning district relative to conformance with the
i Comprehensive Plan. The Plan currently designates this tract Low Density
Residential. The change to General Commercial zoning will require an amendment
to the Land Use Plan. The classification of this lot should be amended from Low
Density Residential to Commercial.
c. The nature der imp o ie ring Ian The property is in a
general area of residences, non-residential uses and mobile homes. This rezoning
will allow the Food Bank to expand and give deliveryvehicles more room to
maneuver, This may lessen any traffic congestion associated with this operation.
The rezoning does not include an approval of a particular site plan or development.
When plans for this lot are received, staff will evaluate parking, truck movements,
etc. to reduce possible adverse impacts.
If this rezoning is approved, staff will include an amendment to the Land Use Plan with
the rezoning ordinance. The amendment will change this property classification from
Low Density Residential to Commercial.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this rezoning,
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2. Rezone from SF-1 to MFR
11.3 Acres Out of the J. R. McDowell Survey
Case R 00-06
Case No.
Applicant
Requested Actior.
•.
Property
Existing Land Use
Surrounding Land Use & Zoning-
R 00-06
Randy Stevenson, Trustee
Rezoning
Rezone from SF-1 to MFR
11.2 acres out of the J. R. McDowell Survey, Abstract
194
Vacant
N: Vacant, GC
S: Vacant, Outside of City Limits
E: Crestview Cemetery, GC
W: Agricultural Land, SF-1
Anaiysis:
The property owners are requesting a rezoning of an 11.2-acre tract from Single Family-
1 to Multifamily Residential zoning. This property is located at the corner of Rathgeber
Road and Crestview Memorial Drive. Of this tract, 2.3 acres are within the city limits
and are zoned Single Family-1, the remaining 8.91 acres are outside the city and are
not zoned. Developers are proposing a low-income elderly housing complex for this
tract.
Since the 8.91 acre site is outside of the City, this property can be rezoned by the City
Council only after annexation. The property owners have already begun the petitioned
annexation process for this tract. Staff therefore will delay presenting this item before
the City Council until annexation has occurred.
d. Changed conditions: Staff analyzed the rezoning to identify conditions that have
changed in the district or may have changed outside the district that directly or
indirectly affect land use adjacency. The land east of here, the Arbor Hills
Subdivision, 39.42 acres, was annexed at the request of the property owner for
manufactured homes in May 1998. The 2.3 acre part of this tract (being a 200-foot
strip along Rathgeber Road) has been in the city longer; it was annexed in 1979.
e. Relationship to the Comprehensive Plan: Staff considered the effects of the land
uses allowed under that proposed zoning district relative to conformance with the
City's Comprehensive Plan. The Plan currently designates all of this land for Low -
Density Residential use. The change to High Density Residential will require an
amendment to the Land Use Plan.
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classified as major collector streets. The developers have not submitted a site plan
for this project at this time. There are several multifamily developments to the north
of here, along Professional Drive.
If this rezoning is approved, an amendment to the Land Use Plan is also required. The
amendment would change this property classification from Low Density Residential to
High Density Residential.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this rezoning.
3. Manufactured Home
4910 Old Windthorst Road
Case C 00-18
Case
Applicant:
Requested action:
Purpose:
Property:
I I -
Surrounding land
Use and Zoning:
I Id
C 00-18
Dorothy M. Jackson
Conditional Use Permit
Manufactured Home
4910 Old Windthorst Road,
Newby Subdivision
Vacant Lot
N: Residence, SF-1
S: Residence, SF-1
E: Vacant, SF-1
W: Vacant, SF-1
Analysis:
The property is located on the west side of Old Windthorst Road. Teapplicant
requests Conditional Use Permit approval for a manufactured home on this single family
zoned lot. The manufactured home measures 28' x 76' (1944 sqw ft), contianing 3-
bedrooms and two bathrooms.
The surrounding area consists of large lots with single family homes. Some structures
in the area are homes moved in from other locations. The Staff feels that a
manufactured home is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood recommends
approval of this request.
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Conditions:
Approval of the Conditional Use Permit includes the following conditions:
1. The housing unit is installed on a permanent foundation.
. Brick underskirting shall be installed.
4. Communications Tower
3302 Seymour Highway
Case C 00-19
Case No.:
C 00-19
Applicant:
Mesa Communication Group, LL
Requested action:
Conditional Use Permit
Purpose:
Communications Tower
Property:3302
Seymour Highway, Brookfield Industrial Center
Addition, Block 1, Lots 1 and
Existing Land Use:
American Medical Response, Rays Garage,
Natural Gas Pipeline Facility, GC
Surrounding Land Use & Zoning: N: Vacant, Wichita River, GC
Office, Residence, Church, KAUZ TV, GC
%r,,, E:Mini-warehouses, GC
W: TXU Substation, GC
Analysis:
This site is located on the north side of Seymour Highway about one-half mile west of
the Loop 11 intersection. The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a
1099-foot communication tower. Communication towers require a conditional use permit
in a General Commercial zone. Because of the height of the tower, three guy anchors
will support the tower. The anchors extend about 600 feet from the tower. About 1000
feet to the south is the 1028 feet tall KAUZ TV tower, The KAUZ tower has a height of
2046 feet above sea level, while the proposed tower will be 2049 feet above sea level.
The applicants have submitted an aeronautical study (attached) that approves this
structure. The report notes that, "Therefore, it is determined that the proposed
construction would not have a substantial adverse effect on the safe and efficient
utilization of the navigable air space by aircraft or on any air navigation facility and
would not be a hazard to air navigation."
The report also notes that the tower will be located in proximity to existing structures of
comparable heights.
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All necessary permits shall be obtained.
Conditions.
Approval of the Conditional Use Permit includes the following condition:
This approval only pertains to the proposed tower as described herein.
Additional towers on this property shall require review by the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
5. Carport
1521 Aldrich
Case C 00-20
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
1. Citizen Presentation
2. Discussion & Recommendation of Thoroughfare Plan
3. City Council Update
a. Renaming Bartley Drive to Stone Lake Drive
b. Rezone 1700 State Highway from MFR to GC(c)
4. Discussion of Items of Concern to Members of the P&Z Commission
5. Staff/Commission Discussion
VII. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 3:53 p.m.
David Rhone, Chairman Date
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Steve Seese, City Planning Administrator Date
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