Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes - 11/10/2021 MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
November 10, 2021
PRESENT:
Jack Browne • Member
David Cook •Chairman
Michael Grassi • Member
Blake Haney •Member
Steve Lane • Member
Wayne Pharries •Alternate#2
Jeremy Woodward •Vice-Chair
Councilor Whiteley •Council Liaison
James McKechnie, Deputy City Attorney • City Staff
Terry Floyd, Development Services Director ♦
Fabian Medellin, Planner III •
Christal Ashcraft, Development Services Assistant •
ABSENT:
Anthony Inman •Member
Dan Leslie •Alternate#1
Noros Martin •Member
Cayce Wendeborn •Member
Mark McBurnett • SAFB Liaison
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Mr. David Cook, 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.
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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
Chairman Cook roll called Commission and staff members.
Ill. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chairman Cook asked if there were any comments from the public. With no
response, Mr. Cook closed public comments.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Jack Browne made a motion to adopt the October 13, 2021, minutes. Mr.
Michael Grassi seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Case P 21-15 Warren CAT Addition, Lot 1, Block 1
Case P 21-17 Broyles Addition, Lot 1, Block 1
Case P 21-18 Priddy Subdivision, Lot 1, Block 14
Chairman Cook asked if anyone had an item to be moved to the regular agenda.
Mr. Fabian Medellin advised the Commission Case P 21-17, Broyles Addition, Lot
1, Block 1 , was being withdrawn from the consent agenda as it was an incomplete
submission. Mr. Jeremy Woodward made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Mr. Jack Browne seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
VIII. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Case C 21-20 — 318 Duncan Street:
Consider taking action on a conditional use to allow for a
manufactured home in a Residential Mixed Use (RMU) zoning
district.
Applicant/Owner: Martia Mokah
Location: 318 Duncan Street
Mr. Jack Browne made a motion to approve the case, Mr. Jeremy Woodward
seconded. Mr. Cedric Hu presented the case and stated staff met with the owner,
Ms. Martia Mokah about placing a manufactured home on the subject property,
located at 318 Duncan Street. Mr. Hu advised the Commission a manufactured
home was allowed in the Residential Mixed Use (RMU) zoning district with a
conditional use approval.
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Mr. Hu stated the subject property was located on the east side of Wichita Falls,
north of the Smith Street and Duncan Street intersection. The subject property is a
vacant parcel adjacent to residential uses to the west and a vacant lot to the east.
Mr. Hu advised the manufactured home would be a 28 ft. X 56 ft, three bed, two
bath home for a total of 1 ,568 sq. ft. The property is located in the 100 year flood
plain, and after consulting with Public Works there will be additional development
requirements needed for this infill.
Staff notified 31 properties within the 200 ft. notification area and received only one
response in favor of this conditional use. It was also noted that there are two other
manufactured homes within the 200 ft. notification area. Mr. Hu stated Staff
recommends approval of a conditional use for a manufactured home at 318
Duncan 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 property must be platted prior to issuance of a building permit.
3. The proposed home must comply with all applicable codes and
ordinances at the time of construction permitting.
Additional Requirements due to 100 Year Flood Plain
a) Floodplain Development Permit is required.
b) Finished floor will have to be a minimum elevation of 943 ft. or higher
(Base Flood Elevation is 942 ft.).
c) Before starting work have a licensed surveyor or engineer stake the area
and mark the required finished floor elevation.
d) Obtain an elevation certificate by contacting a licensed surveyor or
engineer and have that certificate sent to City of Wichita Falls Public
Works.
Conformance with the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision and Development
Regulations
This project is subject to Section 5615 of the Supplemental Use Regulations
(Manufactured housing as in-fill development); specifically the manufactured home
will require the following:
a) Permanently attached or affixed to a permanent foundation system;
b) Unit will have a covered entry dormer on any entry visible from public right
of way;
c) Distance between the finished grade and the bottom of the exterior walls
shall not exceed 30 inches;
d) Foundation fascia/skirting shall form a complete brick or stone enclosure;
e) Driveway and other ground elements shall be consistent with the adjacent
housing units in construction and materials. Construction of the driveway
approaches and other construction in the right-of-way of shall be in
accordance with the latest revision of the city standard specifications in
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effect at the date of issuance of the permit, which are on file in the office
of the Department of Public Works.
f) Square footage contained in the housing is comparable to those of
existing housing units in the immediate residential neighborhood or
subdivision.
g) Unit shall not be less than 22ft wide.
h) Driveway, sidewalks, and other such site elements shall conform to
adjacent housing units similar or approximate location and construction
materials.
i) Facing of the unit shall be in the relationship to a public, or private street
where allowed, and shall be located where the apparent entrance or front
of the home faces or parallels the street frontage, except where the lot
size exceeds one acre, is setback a minimum of 100 feet, or is in the
same facing as adjacent or neighboring structures, except as provided
herein or as approved by the Commission.
j) Unit shall conform to the minimum front, side, and rear yard setbacks, and
height of the district where permitted or as required by the commission.
Chairman Cook asked if the applicant was present and wished to make a
presentation. The applicant, was not present, however, a representative, Ms.
Teresa Trejo, was present for questions. Chairman Cook asked if there were any
other public comments. Mr. Cook closed the case for public discussion and opened
it up to the Commission. Chairman Cook asked if there were any other comments.
With no further comments, Chairman Cook called for a vote. The motion passed
unanimously with a vote of 7-0.
2. Cases C 21-21 thru C 21-25 -- 1312 - 1320 North 2nd Street:
Consider taking action on a conditional use to allow for the
development of a duplex in a Single Family-2 Residential (SF-2)
zoning district.
Applicant/Owner: Reunion Investments LLC
Location: 1320 North 2nd Street
Chairman Cook advised staff would be presenting cases C 21-21 through C 21-25,
being 1312 — 1320 North 2nd Street, together. However, the Commission will vote
on each individual case.
Mr. Fabian Medellin presented the case and stated this would be a unique
presentation as all five properties were identical and located together. Mr. Medellin
stated staff met with the owner, Reunion Investments LLC regarding development
on their five tracts of land for a duplex on each lot. The five properties are directly
adjacent to one another and the site plans and proposals are all identical as well.
Mr. Medellin advised the subject properties were located on North 2nd Street,
southeast of Scotland Park, Scotland Elementary and north of the Wichita River. All
properties are currently vacant with no structures in an existing residential
neighborhood, zoned as Single Family-2 (SF-2). Mr. Medellin stated the proposal
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for each lot was for a multi-story duplex, with a total of 2,400 sq. ft. for each unit. In
addition to the 2,400 sq. ft. will also consist of a single attached garage for each
unit. The proposal does conform to the setback requirements for Single Family-2
(SF-2) development requirements.
Mr. Medellin advised in Single Famiy-2 (SF-2) zoning districts, duplexes are
conditionally allowed. Staff mailed out required notices for each individual petition,
a total of 35 properties were notified, with some property owners receiving multiple
notices depending on the proximity to the subject properties. A total of 115 notices
were mailed to property owners for the five cases, with only one response received
in opposition. That response gave no reason for the opposition nor a contact
phone number.
With all potential impacts taken into consideration, staff recommends the approval
of the proposed duplex at 1312, 1314, 1316, 1318 and 1320 North 2nd Street
subject to the following conditions:
1. A total of 4 parking stalls be provided meeting the design standards
of Section 6200 — Off Street Parking Regulations.
2. The conversion shall comply with all applicable building code
regulations, permitting, and inspections.
A. Case C 21-21 — 1320 North 2nd Street: Request for a conditional use
to allow for a duplex in a Single Family-2 (SF-2) zoning district.
Chairman Cook asked if the applicant was present and wished to make a
presentation. The applicant, was not present, however, the representative,
Mr. Hartmangruber was present for questions. Chairman Cook asked if
there were any public comments. Mr. Harold Peysen, resident at 1323
North 2nd Street asked if he would be allowed to have a duplex on his
property. Mr. Medellin advised Mr. Peysen that he could petition the
Commission the same as the applicant for a conditional use on his
property for a duplex. Mr. Cook closed the case for public discussion and
opened it up to the Commission. Chairman Cook asked if there were any
comments. With no further comments, Chairman Cook called for a
motion. Mr. Jack Browne made a motion, Mr. Jeremy Woodward
seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a vote of 7-0.
B. Case C 21-22 — 1318 North 2nd Street: Request for a conditional use
to allow for a duplex in a Single Family-2 (SF-2) zoning district.
Chairman Cook asked if there were any public comments. Mr. Cook
closed the case for public discussion and opened it up to the Commission.
Chairman Cook asked if there were any comments. With no further
comments, Chairman Cook called for a motion. Mr. Jack Browne made a
motion, Mr. Jeremy Woodward seconded. The motion passed
unanimously with a vote of 7-0.
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C. Case C 21-23 — 1316 North 2nd Street: Request for a conditional use
to allow for the development of a duplex in a Single Family-2
Residential (SF-2) zoning district.
Chairman Cook asked if there were any public comments. Mr. Cook
closed the case for public discussion and opened it up to the Commission.
Chairman Cook asked if there were any comments. With no further
comments, Chairman Cook called for a motion. Mr. Jack Browne made a
motion, Mr. Jeremy Woodward seconded. The motion passed
unanimously with a vote of 7-0.
D. Case C 21-24 — 1314 North 2nd Street: Request for a conditional use
to allow for the development of a duplex in a Single Family-2
Residential (SF-2) zoning district.
Chairman Cook asked if there were any public comments. Mr. Cook
closed the case for public discussion and opened it up to the Commission.
Chairman Cook asked if there were any comments. With no further
comments, Chairman Cook called for a motion. Mr. Jack Browne made a
motion, Mr. Jeremy Woodward seconded. The motion passed
unanimously with a vote of 7-0.
E. Case C 21-25 — 1312 North 2nd Street: Request for a conditional use
to allow for the development of a duplex in a Single Family-2
Residential (SF-2) zoning district.
Chairman Cook asked if there were any public comments. Mr. Cook
closed the case for public discussion and opened it up to the Commission.
Chairman Cook asked if there were any comments. With no further
comments, Chairman Cook called for a motion. Mr. Jack Browne made a
motion, Mr. Jeremy Woodward seconded. The motion passed
unanimously with a vote of 7-0.
IX. OTHER BUSINESS
Updates:
Trophy Park, Section 5 Annexation — Update
Development Checklist- Update
X. ADJOURN
Chairman Cook adjourned the meeting at 2:22 p.m.
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