Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes - 03/08/2006MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
March 8, 2006
PRESENT:
Cayce Cleary, Chairperson
Larry Ash
Charles Barr
Ken Dowdy
John Kidwell
Steve Lane
John Stevenson
Ripley Tate
Kevin Callahan
Charles Elmore
David A. Clark, Director of Community Development
Paul Stillson, Planner
Marty Odom, Planner
Diane Parker
ABSENT:
James Bradberry
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Cleary at 2:00 p.m.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Mr. Barr made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 8, 2006 meeting. Mr.
Stephenson seconded the motion. The minutes were approved with a unanimous vote.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Public Hearing on Preliminary Plats
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the following plat(s) subject to
the Standard Conditions of Approval for Preliminary Plats and any specific conditions listed
below:
Standard Conditions of Approval for Preliminary Plats
Provide utility and drainage easements as required by utility companies and the Director of
Public Works.
Submit water and sewer plans to the Utilities Engineer; water plans to the Fire Marshall and
street, sidewalk and drainage plans to the Director of Public Works. Drainage plans must
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be complete enough to include impact on surrounding property and include detention
facilities as required by Director of Public Works.
Coordinate street lighting plan and provide utility easements as required by the Director of
Traffic and Transportation.
Submit two (2) copies of corrected preliminary plat to Planning Division before final platting.
Note: Approval of a plat does not imply development of property in violation of the Zoning
Ordinance.
1. Buchanan Hill Addition, Lot 1 -A Lot 2, Block 1, Preliminary (March 2006)
a. Label 0.34 acre tract out of Rivercrest Park Addition on drawing.
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:
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 the 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 & 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.
1. French Subdivision, Lots 1 -A & 1 -Block 1 (March 2006)
a. Label the previous 20 -foot utility easement between proposed Lot 1 -A & 1 -13 as
closed by Ordinance 102 -82, approved November 2, 1982.
b. Provide utility slips.
C. This plat appears to also include an unplatted portion of a 0.32 acre tract out of
Abstract 580 if so, reference in description.
d. Keep and maintain the existing easement for irrigation (North Main) Canal
[WCWIP District #2]
e. Comply with stormwater detention requirements. [PW]
f. Additional easements needed prior to approval of final plat. [TXU]
2. High Point Village, Section 7, (March 2006)
a. Provide utility slips.
b. Subdivision is zoned General Commercial, staff recommends rezoning to Single -
Family-2.
C. No open space is proposed. [Parks]
d. Extend water and sewer to serve all lots. [PW]
e. Construct streets according to city ordinances and criteria. [PW]
3. Stone Lake Estates, Phase 6, Block 18, Lots 1 -A & 3 -A; Block 19, Lots 1, 2, 3, & 19;
Block 20, Lots 7 & 8 (March 2006)
a. Provide volume and page for off -site easement.
b. Provide utility slips.
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C. Include a reference to the replat of Lot 3, in plat title; such reference may read "a
replat of Lot 3, etc. Showing the original west line of Lot 3 is as a dotted line is
appropriate.
d. As Lot 1 -A, Block 18, is not a replat, refer to it as Lot 1 and remove dotted line
(unplatted line from preliminary plat) from the interior of lot.
e. Extend water and sewer to serve all lots. [PW]
f. Construct streets according to city ordinance and criteria. [PW]
g. Comply with stormwater detention requirements. [PW]
h. Additional easements will be needed before approval of final plat. [TXU]
Mr. Lane made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda; Mr. Barr seconded. The motion
carried.
IV. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Notification Plat
Faith Village, Unit IV
Block 94, Lot 15 -A
The property owner proposed to replat this lot located at 4407 Abbott Avenue to reduce the
building setback along McGaha Avenue from 25' to 15'. The subdivision ordinance allows a 15'
setback for an exterior setback on a corner lot in residential developments. This lot was
originally platted with two 25' front setbacks. Staff recommended approval.
Twenty -eight (28) surrounding property owners were notified of this request. One (1)
responded in favor and one (1) was opposed.
Mr. Brian Salter, Salter Engineering & Surveying, stated that he represents the property owner,
Mike Wilson, who recently purchased this lot and wants to build a storage shed. It was
explained to the Commission that the request is to reduce the side setback to 15'.
Mr. Dowdy made a motion to approve this plat; Mr. Barr seconded the motion. The motion
carried.
2. C 06 -03
Carport Extension
1605 Sunnyside Lane
Mr. George Jones requested a carport extension within the front setback to extend along the
front of the house and cover the front door entrance. There is one property within 200 feet of
the proposed carport that currently has a carport in the front setback.
Twenty (20) surrounding property owners were notified of this request; three (3) responded in
favor; none (0) were opposed; and, one (1) responded as no opinion /undecided.
Mr. Jones stated he is requesting the covering to be able to get from the car to the front door
without getting wet when it rains. Mr. Stephenson asked if the roof would be extended. The
applicant replied that it would be a metal extension from the roof covering the walkway that
leads from the porch to the carport.
Mr. Lane made a motion to approve this carport extension; Mr. Stephenson seconded. The
motion carried.
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3. Case R 06 -01
Rezone from Residential Mixed Use to General Commercial
1020 Central Freeway
Requested action:
Purpose:
Property:
Existing land uses:
Zoning district:
Surrounding land use & zoning
Rezoning from Residential Mixed
Commercial.
For sale as a potential motel site
1020 Central Freeway, Lot 17 -A,
Subdivision
Vacant land
RMU
N: Restaurant, GC
S: Motel, RMU
E: Central Freeway, LI
W: Vacant Land, Mobile Homes, RMU
Use to General
B. B. Woodall
Mr. Odom stated that Ms. Ann Bishop, applicant, requested this rezoning from Residential
Mixed Use to General Commercial at 1020 Central Freeway. The purpose is to create
continuous zoning for the entire lot. The north side of the lot was originally zoned General
Commercial with the south portion being zoned Residential Mixed Use. The original hotel on
this site was demolished several years ago.
Fourteen (14) surrounding property owners were notified of this request. Four (4) responded in
favor and none (0) were opposed.
Ms. Bishop stated that the rezoning was in preparation for a possible hotel /motel to locate on
this property.
Mr. Barr made a motion to approve this rezoning; Mr. Kidwell seconded. The motion carried.
V. OTHER BUSINESS
1. Texas Government Training Video
Mr. Odom stated that DVD's are now available to be checked out for a period of two weeks to
satisfy the requirement for the Texas Government Training requirement.
2. City Council Update
Mr. Clark stated that City Council has been considering reviewing the outdoor storage
ordinance. The question has arisen should there be fencing around businesses and
commercial property with open storage. Staff will be working on this and will present it to this
Commission in the future.
3. Discussion of Items of Concern to Members of the P &Z Commission
Mr. Barr commented that a conditional use permit was issued to Texas Fleet Service at Garfield
and Avenue S there would be no street parking. He presented pictures showing parking
violations and asked staff to review the situation.
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4. Staff /Commission Discussion
Mr. Odom stated that a letter has been sent from Code Enforcement to the property owner of
Montgomery Place regarding the parking lot violation for the business on Kemp. He stated he
would have keep the Commission informed of the progress.
VII. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 2:25 p.m.
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Cayce Cleary, Cha' person Date
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David A. Clark, Director of Community Development Date
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