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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes - 06/09/2021 MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION June 9, 2021 PRESENT: Jack Browne •Member Michael Grassi • Member Steve Lane • Member Noros Martin • Member Wayne Pharries •Alternate#2 Cayce Wendeborn •Member Jeremy Woodward ♦Vice-Chair Mark McBurnett ♦ SAFB Liaison James McKechnie, Deputy City Attorney • City Staff Terry Floyd, Development Services Director • Fabian Medellin, Planner III • Christal Ashcraft, Development Services Assistant • ABSENT: David Cook •Chairman Anthony Inman •Member Dan Leslie ♦Alternate#1 Blake Haney • Member Councilor Whiteley • Council Liaison I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman, Mr. Jeremy Woodward, at 2:00 p.m. Vice-Chairman Woodward 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. d. Commission members, when speaking please remember to press the button to turn on your microphone. Planning and Zoning 2 June 9, 2021 e. 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. II. ROLL CALL Vice-Chairman Woodward roll called Commission and staff members. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS Vice-Chairman Woodward asked if there were any comments from the public. With no response, Mr. Woodward closed public comments. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Cayce Wendeborn made a motion to adopt the May 12, 2021, minutes. Mr. Noros Martin seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously. VII. CONSENT AGENDA Final Plat: 1. Broyles Addition, Lot 1, Block 1 Applicant: Crossroads Surveying 2. Lake Wellington Estates, Section 13 Applicant: Biggs & Mathews Inc. 3. U-Haul Moving & Storage of WF II Subdivision, Lot 1, Block 1 Applicant: David Pollock Vice-Chairman Woodward asked if there were any items on the consent agenda to be brought down to the regular agenda or modified. Mr. Fabian Medellin stated yes, Broyles Addition would need to be removed as it was not ready at this time. Ms. Cayce Wendeborn made a motion to accept the consent agenda. Mr. Jack Browne seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously. VIII. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Case C 21-06 — 409 Dallas Street: Request for a conditional use to allow a manufactured home as in fill development in a Single Family 2 (SF-2) zoning district. Applicant/Owner: Jerry Lee Jr. Location: 409 Dallas Street Ms. Cayce Wendeborn made a motion to approve the case, Mr. Jack Browne seconded. Mr. Medellin stated staff met with the owner and applicant, Mr. Jerry Lee Jr. to discuss placement of a manufactured home on the subject property, 409 Planning and Zoning 3 June 9, 2021 Dallas Street, is located southeast of the East Scott and Kell Boulevard intersection, south of Jalonick Park. Currently, the subject property is undeveloped as well as many surrounding lots. The lots that are developed are residential uses with a church north of the subject property. Mr. Medellin advised, Mr. Lee is proposing to place a manufactured home as in-fill on the subject property that measures 31 X 60 ft. The home is 3 bedroom, 2 baths totaling 1 ,678 sq. ft. The site plan Mr. Lee submitted does meet all setback requirements. Mr. Medellin stated, the neighborhood is primarily single family with residential uses and several vacant lots. However, there is light industrial along Scott Street, which does have some non-conforming residential uses within it. Staff mailed notices to 19 property owners within 200 ft. and received a total of 2 responses, both in favor of this request. Mr. Medellin stated, Staff recommends approval of a conditional use for a manufactured home at 409 Dallas Street with the following conditions: 1. The manufactured home meets the requirements of Section 5600 for in-fill manufactured housing of the zoning ordinance for manufactured housing. 2. The proposed home must comply with all applicable codes and ordinances at the time of construction permitting. Vice-Chairman Woodward asked if the applicant was present and wished to make a presentation. The applicant, Mr. Lee, stated he grew up in Wichita Falls and wants his daughter to grow up in the same neighborhood he did with his family living within the surrounding blocks. Vice-Chairman Woodward asked if there were any other public comments. Vice-Chairman Woodward closed the case for public discussion and opened it up to the Commission. Vice-Chairman Woodward asked if there were any other comments. With no further comments, Vice-Chairman Woodward called for a vote. Motion passed unanimously with a vote of 7-0. 2. Case C 21-07 — 2811 Stearns Avenue: Request for a conditional use to allow a carport in the required exterior side setback in a Single Family 2 (SF-2) zoning district. Applicant/Owner: Reuben Aquallo Location: 2811 Stearns Avenue Ms. Cayce Wendeborn made a motion to approve the case, Mr. Jack Browne seconded. Mr. Medellin stated the home owner and applicant, Mr. Reuben Aquallo, is proposing a carport that would be constructed in the required 5 ft. separation from the property line. The subject property is located northwest of the Kemp Boulevard and Southwest Parkway intersection. The subject property is surrounded by dense, residential uses. Mr. Aquallo is proposing a 16 X 20 ft. carport which would extend out to the property line on Lavell Avenue while still providing a 15 ft. separation to the west of the nearest resident. Mr. Medellin stated staff sent out 34 notices to surrounding property owners and received a total of 5 responses, 4 in favor and 1 undecided. Planning and Zoning 4 June 9, 2021 There were two other properties that have a carport within 200 ft.; however, they are constructed within the front setback and not the side exterior as proposed. Mr. Medellin stated, Staff recommends approval of this Conditional Use carport request for 2811 Stearns Avenue with the following conditions: 1 . Further site plan review by planning and building inspections at the time of permitting for construction to verify conformance with Sec. 4220 and all other applicable code and ordinances. Vice-Chairman Woodward asked if the applicant was present and wished to make a presentation. The applicant was not present and no other comments from the public were given. Vice-Chairman Woodward closed the case for public discussion and opened it up to the Commission. Vice-Chairman Woodward asked if there were any other comments. With no further comments, Vice-Chairman Woodward called for a vote. Motion passed unanimously with a vote of 7-0. 3. Case C 21-08 — 2228 Tinker Trail: Request for a conditional use to allow a carport in the required front setback in a Single Family 2 (SF-2) zoning district. Applicant/Owner: Susan Toole Location: 2228 Tinker Trail Ms. Cayce Wendeborn made a motion to approve the case, Mr. Jack Browne seconded. Mr. Medellin stated staff met with the contractor for Ms. Toole about the proposed carport since it would be constructed within the 5 ft. from the property line. The subject property is located in northeast Wichita Falls, northeast of the Missile Road and 1-44 intersection and borders the city limits. To the south, southwest and west are residential uses, to the north and east are the unincorporated areas of Wichita County. The proposed carport is 20 X 22 ft. which would leave a 3 ft. separation from the end of the carport to the property line. Across the street is a carport that was recently approved, however, there are no other carports in the immediate area. Mr. Medellin advised staff notified 11 property owners within 200 ft. and received a total of 2 responses, both in favor of this proposal. Mr. Medellin stated staff recommends approval of this Conditional Use carport request for 2228 Tinker Trail with the following conditions: 1. Further site plan review by planning and building inspections at the time of permitting for construction to verify conformance with Sec. 4220 and all other applicable code and ordinances. Planning and Zoning 5 June 9, 2021 Vice-Chairman Woodward asked if the applicant was present and wished to make a presentation. Vice-Chairman Woodward asked if there were any other public comments. Vice-Chairman Woodward closed the case for public discussion and opened it up to the Commission. Vice-Chairman Woodward asked if there were any other comments. With no further comments, Vice-Chairman Woodward called for a vote. Motion passed unanimously with a vote of 7-0. 4. Case C 21-09 — 109 Scurry Street: Request for a conditional use to allow a manufactured home as in fill development in a Single Family 2 (SF-2) zoning district. Applicant/Owner: Charles Allen Location: 109 Scurry Street Ms. Cayce Wendeborn made a motion to approve the case, Mr. Jack Browne seconded. Mr. Medellin stated the owner and applicant, Mr. Charles Allen came into the Planning office to discuss placement of his manufactured home on his property at 109 Scurry Street. The subject property is located northeast of the MLK Jr. Boulevard and Holiday Creek intersection. Site photos show the location as undeveloped and several surrounding properties vacant as well. Mr. Medellin advised the subject property is in a single family zoning district, however, there were a couple of civic uses such as a church to the south of the subject property. Mr. Allen is proposing a manufactured home measuring 34 X 66 ft. This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home is 2,244 sq. ft. and per the site plan submitted will comply with all required setbacks. Mr. Medellin stated staff notified a total of 20 property owners within 200 ft. and received a total of 10 responses all in favor of this request. There are no other manufactured homes within the notification area, however, there is one directly outside the notification area. Mr. Medellin advised staff recommends approval of a conditional use for a manufactured home at 109 Scurry Street with the following conditions. 1. The manufactured home meets the requirements of Section 5600 for in-fill manufactured housing of the zoning ordinance for manufactured housing. 2. The proposed home must comply with all applicable codes and ordinances at the time of construction permitting. Vice-Chairman Woodward asked if the applicant was present and wished to make a presentation. The applicant, Mr. Charles Allen, stated he grew up in this neighborhood and he is retiring and relocating from Houston back to Wichita Falls. Mr. Allen states he grew up at 111 Scurry Street where his parents still live and would like to be closer to them Vice-Chairman Woodward asked if there were any other public comments. Vice-Chairman Woodward closed the case for public discussion and opened it up to the Commission. Vice-Chairman Woodward asked if Planning and Zoning 6 June 9, 2021 there were any other comments. With no further comments, Vice-Chairman Woodward called for a vote. Motion passed unanimously with a vote of 7-0. 5. Case C 21-10 — 2206 Taft Boulevard: Request for a conditional use to allow for retail trade and a reduction of the rear and interior side setbacks to a minimum of 5 ft. in a Limited Commercial (LC) zoning district. Applicant/Owner: Dottie Hoover Location: 2206 Taft Boulevard Ms. Cayce Wendeborn made a motion to approve the case, Mr. Jack Browne seconded. Mr. Medellin stated the case being presented to the Commission was recently petitioned and approved for similar setbacks and an office space greater than 1,200 sq. ft. The property owner, Mr. Bill McGregor, met with staff along with a potential buyer, however, the potential buyer is not wanting to develop an office space but rather a retail space which requires a separate conditional use permit. The applicant, Ms. Dottie Hoover would like to develop a wedding boutique. The subject property is located at the northwest corner of the Taft Boulevard and Kell Boulevard intersection. Mr. Medellin stated the subject property was a unique lot that was formerly residential, however, it is in a Limited Commercial (LC) zoning district. The shape of the subject property presented problems when creating a development plan. Using current standard setback requirements; 1) 30 ft. from residential uses to the north and west; 2) 25 ft. from frontage roads, leaves a small area able to be developed, approximately 1,200 sq. ft. and not in a convenient shape. Mr. McGregor and Ms. Hoover are petitioning to develop the property into a wedding boutique 2,100 sq. ft. which is less than what was originally approved for office space. Mr. Medellin stated another unique feature is that Ms. Hoover would like to use shipping containers to develop the site. The subject property is in the Limited Commercial (LC) zoning district, however, there are residential uses all around it. When considering the proposal, staff felt being along the major thoroughfare necessitated more of a commercial development versus residential. Mr. Medellin stated staff notified 11 property owners within a 200 ft. notification area and received a total of 1 response in favor. With residential uses surrounding the subject property staff wanted to take extra action and recommends the same conditions as previously approved. Mr. Medellin advised staff recommends approval of this request for a reduction of the rear and side interior setback to the minimum 5 feet and allow for retail trade at 2206 Taft Boulevard with the following conditions: 1. The development is subject to the site plan review process, and must comply with all applicable codes and obtain all necessary permits. Planning and Zoning 7 June 9, 2021 2. Access cuts alteration, relocation or new to the site must be approved and permitted by TXDOT. 3. No illuminated signs, either by internal or external illumination, will be allowed on the building. 4. The maximum height of the structure shall be no more than 15 feet. This is to be measured from grade to the peak of the structure or other items placed on top of the structure. This is to include parapets, electrical or HVAC equipment or any other objects placed on or extending from the structure. 5. All outdoor lighting must be directed away from residential areas and right- of-ways. 6. Screening through the use of a privacy fence, wood or masonry, of 6 feet shall be provided on the interior side (north) and rear (west) property lines. Vice-Chairman Woodward asked if the applicant was present and wished to make a presentation. The applicant, Ms. Dottie Hoover, stated she had been a resident of Wichita Falls for 28 years and her business has grown so much she needed to expand. She states her request is unique in the fact that she wants to use shipping containers for her build out, Currently, this is the only Bridal Boutique in Wichita Falls and will be by appointment only between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vice- Chairman Woodward asked if there were any other public comments. Vice- Chairman Woodward closed the case for public discussion and opened it up to the Commission. With no further comments, Vice-Chairman Woodward called for a vote. Motion passed unanimously with a vote of 7-0. IX. OTHER BUSINESS Updates: • 2875 Fisher Road • Heavy Industrial (HI) use expansion Director of Development Services, Mr. Terry Floyd gave a brief update of the previous recommendations from the Commission that were approved by City Council. X. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 2:28 p.m. f,( (J-oa7 David Cook, Chairman Date Jv. / / c" ! Terry I , Director of Development Services Date