Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes - 04/14/2004M I N U T E S rDate EIVED IN
CLERK'S OFFICE
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April 14, 2004 '� Time
PRESENT:
Cliff Berg, Chairman
Charles Barr
Cayce Cleary
Steve Lane
L. O. Nelson
Bill Rowland
Rusty Sons
Ken Birck
Johnny Burns
David A. Clark, Director of Community Development
Marty Odom, Planner II
Paul Stillson, Planner II
Diane Parker
ABSENT:
J. C. Bradberry
Patrick Powers
Ken Dowdy
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Berg at 2:05 p.m.
♦ Members
♦ Alternate #1
♦ Council Liaison
♦ City Staff
♦ Members
♦ Alternate #2
Chairman Berg noted that all motions made at this meeting will include all staff
recommendations and developmental requirements listed in the staff reports.
Chairman Berg stated that the following cases had been withdrawn: R 04 -04 Rezoning
application for 2701 Princeton; Case 04 -13 Conditional Use request for mini - storage buildings at
2701 Princeton; and the request to close a portion of Rama Drive and Gene Drive.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Cleary made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 10, 2004 meeting. Mr. Nelson
seconded the motion. The minutes were approved with a unanimous vote.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Public Hearing on Preliminary Plats — no plats were submitted
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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. Bluebonnet Park Addition, Section Eight, Block 6, Lot 45 (Apr. '04)— moved to the
regular agenda.
2. Floral Heights Addition, Block 23, Lot 14 -A [replat] (Apr. '04
a. Provide utility slips.
b. Reverse title.
3. High Point Village, Section 6 (Apr. '04) — moved to the regular agenda.
4. Leugemors Addition (Apr. '04)
a. Provide utility slips.
b. Remove "unplatted" from Lot 2.
C. Add "Lots 1 -6" to title of plat.
d. Provide stormwater detention according to City of Wichita Falls ordinance and
criteria. (PUBLIC WORKS)
e. Provide statement of floodplain status. (PUBLIC WORKS)
f. Extend water. (PUBLIC WORKS)
g. If planning to use on -site sewage then report must be filed with Health Dept. for
review. (HEALTH)
h. If Lots 2, 5 and 6 are further divided, utility easements will be required. (SBC)
5. Ordonez Addition, Lot 1 (Apr. '04)
a. Provide utility slips.
b. Indicate flood plain.
C. Show previous lot line as light dashed line.
d. Provide statement of floodplain status. (PUBLIC WORKS)
e. Extend water. (PUBLIC WORKS)
6. Original Townsite, Block 248, Lot 2 -B [replat] (Apr. '04)
a. Provide utility slips.
b. Reverse title. Place subdivision name above lot and block.
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C. If adjoining property is same owner(s), and the contiguous area is 43,540 square
feet or greater, provide stormwater detention according to City of Wichita Falls
ordinance and criteria.
7. Princeton Addition, Lot 1 [replat] (Apr. '04
a. Provide utility slips.
b. Label south side of creek "in" and "out" of floodplain.
C. Tie down easements with dimensions.
d. Label water line easement at "Prev. Dedi." or "Herein Dedi."
e. Provide stormwater detention according to City of Wichita Falls ordinance and
criteria. (PUBLIC WORKS)
f. Provide curb and gutter on Princeton Street, if none exists. (PUBLIC WORKS)
g. Verify location of existing water. (PUBLIC WORKS)
8. University Park, Section G, Unit 4 (Apr. '04)
a. Provide utility slips.
b. Re -label " ONCOR" easements as "utility easements" or obtain ONCOR
easement via separate instrument. (PUBLIC WORKS)
C. Provide names for proposed streets.
d. Show dimensions for location of 50 -foot raw line easement as it crosses Lots 24
&8.
e. Extend water and sewer to serve all proposed lots. (PUBLIC WORKS)
f. Provide stormwater detention accordingly to City of Wichita Falls ordinance and
criteria. (PUBLIC WORKS)
g. For streets "D" and "C ", provide temporary turnarounds in lieu of cuts -de -sac.
(PUBLIC WORKS)
h. No public playground or park in subdivision. (PARKS)
i. Coordinate with Public Works any reduction of raw water line easement.
(PUBLIC WORKS)
Mr. Sons made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Rowland seconded the motion.
The Consent Agenda passed with a unanimous vote.
IV. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Bluebonnet Park Addition, Section Eight, Block 6, Lot 45 (Apr. '04)
a. Provide utility slips.
b. Final plat does not match current preliminary plat; to correct this, revise plat and
dedicate street as shown on Preliminary Plat. Construct street or escrow funds
as required by Subdivision Ordinance.
C. Place 25' building limit line adjacent to future street.
d. Extend public street to serve proposed lot. (PUBLIC WORKS)
e. Construct internal street according to City of Wichita Falls criteria. (PUBLIC
WORKS)
f. Extend water and sewer to serve proposed lot.
g. Provide stormwater detention for proposed lot according to City of Wichita Falls
ordinance and criteria. (PUBLIC WORKS)
h. Provide information regarding surface finish to drive entrance for structure and
turning radius inside Lot 45. (FIRE)
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i. Verify easement between Lots 29 and 30. (PUBLIC WORKS)
j. Provide temporary turn - around as required by Public Works. (PUBLIC WORKS)
Mr. Barr made a motion to approve this plat; Ms. Cleary seconded. The vote was unanimous in
favor of approval.
2. High Point Village, Section 6 (Apr. '04)
a. Provide utility slips.
b. Provide volume and page for easements where information is not shown.
C. This subdivision is zoned General Commercial, rezoning to Single Family is
recommended.
d. Show existing right -of -way of Rathgeber Road and label previously dedicated.
e. Re -label "ONCOR" easements as "utility easements."
f. Extend water and sewer to serve all proposed lots.
g. Construct internal street according to City of Wichita Falls ordinance and criteria.
(PUBLIC WORKS)
h. Provide stormwater detention for proposed development area, according to City
of Wichita Falls ordinance and criteria. (PUBLIC WORKS)
i. Provide curb and gutter construction, or escrow amount, for Rathgeber Road.
(PUBLIC WORKS)
j. Coordinate with owner of Tesco easement prior to the dedication of the utility
easement that is overlapping existing Tesco easement. (PUBLIC WORKS)
k. No public playground or park in subdivision. (PARKS)
I. Additional easements will be needed prior to approving final plats. (ONCOR)
M. Ten foot (10') dedicated easements will be needed along east and west rights -of-
way of Ricci Street.
Mr. Barr abstained from the discussion and voting on this case.
Mr. Sons made a motion to approve this plat. Mr. Nelson seconded. The vote was seven in
favor and none were opposed.
3. Case C 04 -09
Carport
3019 Huskie Drive
Mr. Robert Wachsman requested a carport to be located within the front setback of his
residence. There are two properties within 200 feet of his residence that have carports in the
setback.
Eighteen surrounding property owners were notified of this request. Seven responded in favor
and none were opposed.
Ms. Cleary made a motion to approve this carport request. Mr. Barr seconded.
Mr. Wachsman requested the carport to assist with transporting a family member who has
health concerns.
The vote was unanimous in favor of approval for the carport.
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4. C 04 -10
Carport
401 East Rogers Drive
Mr. Virgil Robinson requested a carport to be located in the front setback of his home on East
Rogers Drive. There is one property with a carport in the setback within 200 feet of his
residence.
Seventeen surrounding property owners were notified of this request. Six responded in favor;
none were opposed; and one responded as no opinion or undecided.
Mr. Sons made a motion to approve this request. Ms. Cleary seconded. The vote was
unanimous in favor of the carport.
5. C 04 -11
Package Store in General Commercial
500 North Eastside Drive
Mr. Richard Ok requested a conditional use permit to locate a package store in an existing
building on Eastside Drive. The building is in GC zoning and was last occupied by Uncle Ben's
Chicken.
Eleven surrounding property owners were notified of this request. Three responded in favor and
none were opposed.
Mr. Rowland made a motion to approve this permit. Mr. Nelson seconded.
Mr. Ok explained that he would be moving his existing package store on Eastside Drive. He
stated the new address would be a better location for his business.
The vote was unanimous in favor of granting the conditional use permit.
6. C 04 -12
Carport
4316 Hughes Drive
Mr. and Mrs. Grady Solomon requested a carport to be located in the front setback oftheir
residence. There are no properties within 200 feet of this property that have carports in the
setback.
Ten surrounding properties owners were notified of this request. Six replied in favor and none
were opposed.
Ms. Cleary made a motion to approve this request.
unanimous in favor of approval.
7. Case C 04 -14
Carport
2824 Lansing Blvd.
Mr. Barr seconded. The vote was
Mr. Murphy Lee McCauley requested a carport to be located in the front setback of his home
There are no properties within 200 feet that have carports in the setback.
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Seventeen surrounding property owners were notified of this request. One responded in favor,
two were opposed, and one responded as no opinion or undecided.
Mr. Rowland made a motion to approve this carport. Mr. Lane seconded the motion.
The applicant and his representative were not present for this meeting. Mr. Clark stated the
applicant was cautioned about deed restrictions concerning this matter. Mr. Odom stated the
applicant indicated the deed restrictions had expired. Mr. Rowland stated there had been a
carport started in this area but the developer sought legal measures to have it removed.
Chairman Berg stated that he believed there were no carports in Fountain Park. Mr. Barr stated
that he owns property outside the notification area and there are no carports in the area.
Mr. Nelson asked if a carport were inappropriate. Chairman Berg stated, since there are no
carports and there are [viable] deed restrictions, he felt a carport would not becompatible with
the surroundings.
There were no votes in favor and eight opposed. The carport request was denied.
V. OTHER BUSINESS
1. Proposed Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance
Recreational Vehicle Parking
The Commission requested that staff review a citizen's request to regulate the residential
parking requirements for oversized recreational vehicles. The City's Legal Department provided
a survey of Texas cities' parking regulations for such vehicles. Seven area photographs
showing various sizes of recreational vehicles parked in front of houses were displayed in the
agenda book. Mr. Odom made the following suggestions:
1. Set a limitation of vehicle length based on community standards;
2. Include commercial vehicles in the ordinance; and
3. Allow a provision for parking larger RV's in the front of houses for a limited time.
Mr. Odom noted that the only regulation the City currently has addresses oversized vehicles
parked in the right -of -way. He stated that complaints are rare. Mr. Odom stated that the
average RV is approximately 35' long.
Mr. Nelson asked if suggested language for an ordinance could be drafted. Mr. Odom stated
once the size of vehicle and the restrictions were determined, the ordinance would be
forthcoming. Mr. Rowland asked if RV's could be restricted to parking behind the building limit
line? Chairman Berg stated the larger RV's seem inappropriate (in a residential area).
Ms. Cleary mentioned that her neighbor stores their RV at an off -site location and is only at their
residence when the family is preparing to go or returning from a trip. Mr. Barr commented that
an RV should not extend over the sidewalk. Mr. Clark stated there are regulations prohibiting
someone from living in an RV parked at a residence. Mr. Nelson commented that the pictures
bothered him and he was siding with Mr. Rowland. He suggested having a workshop to review
details and coordinate writing the ordinance. Mr. Odom stated he would have a draft ordinance
ready for the Commission at the workshop.
Mr. Birck stated some homes are set back further than the regulated 25 feet. Mr. Odom
suggested the building limit line might be an appropriate measure. Mr. Odom asked if the
Commission objected to parking RV's in front of the house. It was agreed.
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Mr. Burns commented that not many complaints are made regarding RV's. He suggested an
ordinance based on the size of an RV, limited setbacks, and restricted length of stay at
residences.
VI. Public Comments
Mr. Mike Patterson stated he was the citizen asking for a review of the RV parking situation. He
emphasized that he does not want an overly- restrictive ordinance. He expressed concern about
the timeframe in getting approval of this ordinance. Mr. Odom stated the City Attorney would
determine whether this issue would have grandfathering rights. Mr. Patterson stressed that he
was concerned that the length of stay be as short as possible.
Mr. Birck reminded the Commission that there are storage places for RV's. Ms. Cleary noted
that there are RV parks for visitors traveling through or to Wichita Falls.
VII. Additional Business
1. City Council Update
Mr. Clark stated that the property at 3101 Sheppard Access was approved for a zoning change
to Light Industrial.
VIII. Other Business
Sign Ordinance:
Mr. Clark informed the Commission that the sign ordinance has been distributed to the Home
Builders Association and the Board of Realtors for review. It will come back for P &Z approval at
the May meeting.
Mr. Barr inquired about the right -of -way in the parking lot at Call Field Shopping Center, where
Lawrence Road dead -ins into Call Field Road. He continued by stating there have been
temporary signs but currently a large sign was placed in the right -of -way. Mr. Clark stated that
staff would check into the matter.
IX. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m.
Cliff Berg, Chairman
ATTEST:
David A. Clark; Director
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