Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes - 02/09/2022 MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
February 9, 2022
PRESENT:
David Cook • Chairman
Michael Grassi • Member
Steve Lane • Member
Wayne Pharries • Member
Anthony Vidmar • Member
Mark McBurnett •SAFB Liaison
Councilor Whiteley •Council Liaison
James McKechnie, Deputy City Attorney •City Staff
Terry Floyd, Development Services Director •
Fabian Medellin, ACIP, Planner III •
Christal Ashcraft, Development Services Admin. Assist. •
Pat Hoffman, Property Management Administrator •
ABSENT:
Blake Haney • Member
Noros Martin • Member
Cayce Wendeborn • Member
Jeremy Woodward •Vice-Chair
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Mr. David Cook, at 2:00 p.m.
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.
III. OATH OF OFFICE
Ms. Christal Ashcraft, Development Services Administrative Assistant administered
the Oath of Office Pledge to members present.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chairman Cook asked if there were any comments from the public. With no
response, Mr. Cook closed public comments.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Wayne Pharries made a motion to adopt the January 12, 2022, minutes. Mr.
Tony Vidmar seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously, 5-0
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Case P 22-04 Belair Addition, Unit 10
Chairman Cook asked if anyone had an item to be moved to the regular agenda.
Nothing to be moved. Mr. Wayne Pharries made a motion to approve the consent
agenda. Mr. Michael Grassi seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously, 5-
0.
VIII. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Case C 22-04 — 2400 Northwest Freeway:
Consider taking action on a conditional use to allow a recreational vehicle
park in a General Commercial (GC) zoning district.
Applicant/Owner: Randy Funston
Mr. Wayne Pharries made a motion to approve the case. Mr. Michael Grassi
seconded the motion. Mr. Fabian Medellin presented the case and stated Mr.
Randy Funston, owner of 44 acres that was the subject property at 1-44 and US
287 intersection, was petitioning for permission to develop a high-end RV Park. Mr.
Medellin advised the property was currently in the re-platting process to divide off
22 acres that Mr. Funston was proposing to use as the RV Park.
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Mr. Medellin stated the subject property was located in the northwest corner of 1-44
and US 287 intersection, south of Wal-Mart, east of the Cracker Barrel and north of
Atwoods. The site is an undeveloped lot as well as most of the surrounding lots.
Staff met with the owner and his architect, Mr. Michael Koen, and discussed the
proposal of a 160 pad site, high-end RV Park with amenities. Some of the
amenities include: a pool, office, and a club house that will house a fitness center
and laundry services. Another amenity Mr. Funston would like to offer are those of
casitas, or small cabins for RV guests and/or guests of the RV park renters. The
RV Park will be developed in phases, with phase one developing 85 pad sites and
the amenities to the north. Phase two will develop the rear of the lot which fronts
Sierra Drive.
Mr. Medellin advised the subject property was located in the General Commercial
(GC) district in which RV Parks are conditionally allowed. During the pre-
development meeting with the owner and architect, staff outlined requirements for
the RV Park including building code, health code, and planning as well specific
design guidelines for RV Parks.
Staff notified 11 property owners within the 200 foot notification area. A total of 5
responses were returned, all in favor of this proposal. It is noted all five responses
were from the property owner, Mr. Funston. Staff recommends approval of this
application to allow the land use of a recreational vehicle park at 2400 Northwest
Freeway (22.45 Acres out of the T. Hardy Survey, Abs. No. 367., Proposed Lot 1,
RDF Subdivision), subject to the following conditions:
1. The property must be platted prior to the building permit issuance.
2. All access points from the Northwest Freeway (US 287 frontage) must
receive access permit approvals from TxDOT.
3. The subject property must submit a site plan which complies with all other
required site improvements and building codes, such as but not limited to:
a. Electrical
b. Mechanical
c. Plumbing
d. Storm Water Detention
e. TAS/ADA Accessibility
f. Landscaping.
g. Design Requirements under Section 5640.
4. The proposal shall construct and provide the amenities below prior or
concurrent with the RV parking section prior to the issuance of certificate
of occupancy:
a. A swimming pool
b. A club house
c. Laundry facilities
d. An office
e. A fitness center
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Chairman Cook asked if the applicant was present and wished to make a
presentation. The applicant, was not present, however, his architect, Mr. Michael
Koen, was present and stated this was a high-end RV Park that would have 2,000
trees plus landscaping throughout the park. The club house and office will have
stone and stucco on the outside. Mr. Koen advised the Commission he was there
if they had any questions. Mr. Tony Vidmar asked if the landscaping would be
irrigated. Mr. Koen stated it would be as it is a requirement in the landscaping
ordinance. Chairman Cook asked if there were any public comments. Mr. Cook
closed the case for public discussion and opened it up to the Commission. With no
other questions Chairman Cook called for a vote. The motion passed unanimously
with a vote of 5-0.
IX. OTHER BUSINESS
No other business to discuss.
X. ADJOURN
Chairman Cook adjourned the meeting at 2:12 p.m.
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