Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes - 03/09/2022 MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
March 9, 2022
PRESENT:
David Cook •Chairman
Michael Grassi •Member
Blake Haney •Member
Steve Lane • Member
Wayne Pharries • Member
Anthony Vidmar • Member
Mark McBurnett • SAFB Liaison
Jeremy Woodward •Vice-Chair
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. •
ABSENT:
Noros Martin •Member
Cayce Wendeborn • Member
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Mr. David Cook, at 2:00 p.m.
Chairman Cook 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.
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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.
III. 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. Wayne Pharries made a motion to adopt the February 9, 2022, minutes. Mr.
Jeremy Woodward seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously, 7-
0
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Case P 22-05 Legacy Park Addition — Preliminary
Case P 22-06 Legacy Park Addition, Lot 1, Block 1
Case P 22-07 Memorial Addition, Lot 1, Block 1
Case P 22-08 W. Newton Maer Subdivision, Lot 11A, Block 260
Chairman Cook asked if anyone had an item to be moved to the regular agenda.
Nothing to be moved. Mr. Tony Vidmar made a motion to approve the consent
agenda. Mr. Michael Grassi seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously, 7-
0.
VIII. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Case C 22-05 — 1001 Polk Street:
Consider taking action on a conditional use to allow for a convenience
store in a Limited Commercial (LC) zoning district.
Applicant/Owner: Franklin Parikh
Mr. Jeremy Woodward made a motion to approve the case. Mr. Wayne Pharries
seconded the motion. Mr. Fabian Medellin presented the case and stated Mr.
Franklin Parikh was interested in purchasing 1001 Polk Street to convert a former
laundry mat into a convenience store. The subject property is located in a Limited
Commercial (LC) zoning district in which convenience stores are not allowed by
right, however, they are conditionally allowed with the approval of the Commission.
Mr. Parikh has submitted a conditional use permit application with the owner's
approval.
Mr. Medellin advised the subject property is located at the intersection of 10th
Street, Polk Street and Avenue A, which is east of the 10th Street and Kemp
Boulevard intersection. To the north are a couple of non-residential uses; Floral
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Heights United Methodist Church and the Boys Scouts. There are residential uses
to the north and south; however, along 10th Street there are a variety of uses from
single family to services, locksmith, and other convenience stores. Mr. Parikh is
proposing to convert the previous laundry mat into a convenience store. As part of
his proposal, Mr. Parikh will have to submit plans showing how all the non-
conforming elements of the structure and site would be brought up to current
codes. There potentially could be screening required to separate from residential
uses.
Mr. Medellin stated on 10th Street the mixed uses were within two zoning districts,
General Commercial (GC) and Limited Commercial (LC). Staff notified property
owners within 200ft. of the subject property and received only one response in
opposition. The residence to the east, adjacent to subject site was concerned about
rain water runoff. As part of the requirements to bring the site into compliance with
building codes this issue will be addressed.
After consideration of the proposed use, staff recommends approval of this
Conditional Use Permit request for 1001 Polk St. to allow for a convenience store in
a Limited Commercial (LC) zoning district with the following conditions:
1. Obtain all necessary permits and licenses in accordance with city
ordinances, adopted building code and health code regulations.
2. Bring all non-conforming site elements into compliance with current codes
to include parking lot striping, screening, landscaping, and stormwater
drainage.
4. Any additional site improvements or developmental requirements as
required by the Health, Building, or Zoning Codes will be subject to the
site plan review process.
5. Comply with all special conditions unique to the Limited Commercial (LC)
zoning district to include limitations of hours of operation and signage.
6. Prior to initiating operations all developmental requirements, conditions,
permits and licensing shall be reviewed, approved, constructed and
inspected.
7. No illuminated signage, either by internal or external lighting, will be
allowed on the site.
Mr. Terry Floyd advised the Commission that this property was located in the
Wichita Falls revitalization area where feedback from citizens has indicated a need
for more shopping opportunities. Mr. Floyd also noted this falls in line with the City
Council's Strategic Plan. Chairman Cook asked if the applicant was present and
wished to make a presentation. The applicant, was present, but wished to make no
presentation. 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
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other questions Chairman Cook called for a vote. The motion passed unanimously
with a vote of 7-0.
IX. ADJOURN
Chairman Cook adjourned the meeting at 2:09 p.m.
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