Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes - 09/11/20024
MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
September 11, 2002
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Date
By Time �• �[ �G
PRESENT:
David Rhone, Chairman
♦ Members
Cliff Berg
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L. O. Nelson
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Danny Richardson
Bill Rowland
Ken Birck
J. C. Bradberry
David A. Clark, Director of Community Development
Steve Seese, Planning Administrator
Paul Stillson, Planner II
ABSENT:
Susan Wood Reeves
Rusty Sons
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Rhone at 2:00 p.m.
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one from the audience wished to address the Commission.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
♦ City Staff
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Mr. Bradberry made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 14, 2002 meeting. Mr. Berg
seconded the motion. The minutes were approved with a unanimous vote.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Public Hearing on Preliminary Plats — none submitted
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.
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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. Woodland Park, Block 2A, Lots 1 -B & 1 -C (Sept. '02)
a. Provide utility slips.
b. Alley closure process shall be in accordance with City Policies on alley and easement
closures. City Council approval will be required.
c. Include in legal description "Portions of Blocks 4,5 & 6, Woodland Park ".
d. Comply with stormwater detention ordinance. (PUBLIC WORKS)
Mr. Richardson made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Berg seconded the motion.
The Consent Agenda passed with a unanimous vote in favor.
V. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Rezone to Multifamily
7.723 Acre Tract Being Lots 8 -12, Block 4, Country Club Addition
R 02 -04
Applicant ........... ...........................Larry Edelbrock, W.V. Housing Ltd.
Requested Action .. .......................Rezoning from Single Family -2 and Light Industrial to Multifamily
Purpose ................. .......................Apartment Development
Property ......... ..............................A 7.723 -acre tract being Lots 8 -12, Block 4, Country Club
Addition, a portion of Lot 1 -A, Block 2A, Woodland Park Addition
and adjacent property out of Abstract 305, from Single Family -2
Residential and Light Industrial to Multifamily Residential
Existing Land Use .. ......................Residence
Surrounding Land Uses & Zoning N: Residential, SF -2
E: Commercial, LI
S: Commercial, LI
W: Golf Course, LI
Analysis:
The applicant seeks to rezone this 7.723 -acre tract consisting of five lots along 32nd Street zoned
Single Family and a portion of the Woodland Park Addition to the south presently zoned Light
Industrial. The general area is a combination of residential and commercial uses. There are few
uses in the area that would be classified of a Light Industrial nature.
a. Changed conditions: The City used CBDG funds to pave the streets in this general area to
encourage redevelopment.
b. Relationship to the Comprehensive Plan: Staff considered the effects of the land uses allowed
under that proposed zoning district relative to conformance with the City's Comprehensive
Plan. The Plan currently designates the area "Commercial ". The existing Light Industrial
zoning is not in conformance with the plan.
c. The nature and degree of impact upon neighboring lands: The rezoning of this area will be
compatible with the surrounding land uses.
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If rezoned to Multifamily, an amendment to the Land Use Plan to High Density Residential is also
required. Evaluation of access, traffic, lighting, etc. will be conducted under the site plan review
process. This can only be accomplished once building layouts, number of units, ingress and
egress, etc. are shown. In order to avoid having a small unbuildable area of Multifamily zoning
along Holliday, staff recommends the 200 x 37 foot drainage way not be rezoned MFR.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this rezoning with the exclusion of the 200 x 37 ft. strip along
Holliday. This request will also require an amendment to the land use plan.
Mr. Richardson made a motion to recommend approval of this rezoning case to City Council. Mr.
Nelson seconded the vote.
Fifty -two (52) surrounding property owners were notified of this request. Within the notification
area, ten (10) properties replied in favor, an additional five (5) properties inside the proposed
rezoning tract replied in favor. These tracts are under the same ownership and would be a part of
the development thus separating them from the ten properties in favor. No responses were
received that were opposed. Outside the notification area, twelve (12) responses opposed the
rezoning request. Mr. Seese summarized the comments from the responses.
Mr. Larry Edelbrock, applicant for proposed Woodview Apartment Complex, stated he would be
available to answer questions or explain the project in more detail.
Mr. Charlie Gibson, 3011 Speedway, stated as Vice President he was representing the Wichita
Falls Country Club. He asked the Commission to table the decision regarding this rezoning citing
reasons that the Country Club did not receive proper notification and they were not able to have a
board meeting or poll the membership to form a formal opinion about the potential long -term
problems of the proposed location of this complex. His concerns were ingress /egress problems,
and proximity to schools and parks. He commented that this project would adversely affect the
Country Club's property. He stated this is neither the right use for this land nor the right place for
this project.
Mr. Seese responded that the Country Club was sent a notice and nothing has been returned as
undeliverable. He further stated that they were also mailed a notice during that same time frame
regarding an alley closure, to which they responded.
Mr. Bobby Schaaf, #4 Champions, stated he was protesting this development because of traffic
concerns, especially on 32nd Street, density, overcrowding of area schools, and lack of parks and
playgrounds.
Mr. Seese cautioned the Commission about using school enrollment as criteria for determining a
change in the zoning district status.
Mr. Richardson commented that the current zoning could accommodate land uses, which might
have a more negative effect on the surrounding property than GC zoning. Chairman Rhone
reviewed all of the current zoning (LI) uses. Chairman Rhone asked if 32nd Street could handle the
increase in traffic from an apartment complex. Mr. Clark stated that when this project was first
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discussed, Mr. George Bonnett, former Director of Public Works, expressed there would not be a
problem with an increase in traffic on 32 "d Street.
Mr. Tommy Isbell, 2104 Berkeley, asked for a clarification regarding the property owner
responses. Mr. Seese stated there were ten responses in favor of the proposed rezoning. Mr.
Isbell stated, when he was considering developing the 4 -H property (now Champions Addition), he
originally proposed a higher density development but was discouraged because of traffic
concerns.
Chairman Rhone addressed tabling this item by asking Mr. Edelbrock for an explanation of his
timeframe. Mr. Edelbrock explained that the zoning had to be approved by October 10th. He
further mentioned that MFR allows 25 units per acre while this project will have 14 per acre. The
complex will have 104 apartments; the amount to be invested in that area will be $8.3 million. He
added that it would be a gated community, one of the finest (apartments) in the city. Schools,
businesses, Sheppard Air Force Base and other community leaders have submitted letters
supporting this project.
Mr. Clark stated he and staff have been involved with this project because of its low income
housing tax credit financing. He further explained that this apartment complex is a logical use of
the property. The developer has successfully completed a highly competitive and difficult process
to achieve tax credit award. Representatives from the State surveyed and closely scrutinized the
area before granting the financing. The City responded to questioning by the State indicating a
need for low -to moderate - income housing and the availability of utilities, and transportation. City
officials, as well as elected city officials, responded with support for this project. He stressed the
objective before this Commission is to consider whether to change the land use of this property.
Responding to the Commission's question regarding locating this project in other areas of Wichita
Falls, Mr. Edelbrock stated the north side of town would not be feasible. Location within a
"qualified census tract ", such as this property, is essential to receive the tax credits.
Mr. Birck stated that Ms. Catherine Fitch, Housing Administrator, indicated to him that the south
part of Wichita Falls was saturated with low- income housing projects and there was a demand in
the northern part of the city. Mr. Edelbrock stated that Ms. Fitch was extremely supportive of this
project. She was probably indicating the saturation of projects around the Rathgeber Road area,
which is 4 -5 miles away.
Mr. Clark emphasized to the Commission that the issue under consideration was not the location
of low- income housing but a zoning issue. He did, however, explain more about qualified census
tracts. They are located in the eastern portion of the city, from north to south and not too far north.
Within those areas, the City administration has been reluctant to support subsidized apartments
being located in one area ( Rathgeber Road area) and this site did not contribute to that
concentration.
Mr. Edelbrock reviewed a letter from Ms. Fitch dated February 21, 2002 stating the importance of
the apartments as related to the revitalization of the area by helping to meet goals of the Council -
approved Consolidated Plan and supporting the site.
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Mr. Bob Johnson, 2031 Peachtree, owner of the property being considered for rezoning, stated
that he previously tried to sell the proposed property to both the Country Club and Mr. Isbell, but
there was no interest by either party. He commented that this would be a great location for an
apartment complex as well as raising the tax base in that area.
Mr. Nelson inquired about the 37 foot strip along Holliday that is suggested to be excluded. Mr.
Stillson stated this strip would be unbuildable. Mr. Clark stated that rezoning that strip would not
be compatible with the zoning line since it contains a drainage ditch.
Mr. Seese stated the citizen's concern about the proximity of a drainage ditch does not relate to
this project because Holliday Creek is not close to this area. Regarding traffic, Mr. Seese stated
that Jacksboro Highway was at one -third of its vehicular capacity. He also stated that 32 "d Street
is a 50 foot wide street with 31 feet of pavement with curb and gutter. There are nine houses
located on this street; with the potential of 1 -1/2 cars per family from the apartments added to the
existing cars, this street would still be under vehicular capacity for a local street.
Mr. Birck asked if the number of apartment units could be limited. Mr. Seese replied rezoning
procedure does not accommodate such a limitation and that issue could not be considered.
Mr. Berg stated he was concerned with the density issue relating to traffic with approximately 150
cars traveling down 32 "d Street at 8:00 a.m. and again at 5:00 p.m. Chairman Rhone stated that
this would be a great addition to the City but the effects and the impacts on the infrastructure
(streets) must also be considered.
Mr. Nelson stated there was similar rezoning case on Jacksboro Highway several months prior
that caused concern. He stated he was opposed to that rezoning; however, that location seemed
more appropriate than this one. He commented that this area would be suited for a less dense
project with no greater than SF -2 zoning.
Chairman Rhone asked if the property previously rezoned for subsidized housing was considered
for this project. He also asked about the procedure for locating property to develop for tax credit
housing.
Mr. Clark stated that the developer of a project decides on the procedure. He further commented
that the developer of the proposed housing development on Jacksboro went through a two -year
process that turned very political with another local project being selected, which is now under
construction on Highway 79.
Mr. Nelson asked rhetorically if less dense units could be constructed on the property. Chairman
Rhone stated he was answering this question and emphasized that the issue is a request for
rezoning; the Commission cannot consider the number of units to be constructed but only the land
use.
The vote was none (0) in favor and seven (7) opposed. The motion failed.
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2. Rezone to General Commercial
Lots 11 & 12, Block 16A, Highland Addition
R 02 -09
Applicant ........... ...........................City of Wichita Falls
Requested Action .. .......................Rezoning
Purpose ............... .........................Rezone from Single - Family Residential (SF -2) to General
Commercial (GC).
Property ............ ...........................Lots 11 & 12, Block 16A, Highland Addition
Existing Land Use ........................Vacant Fire Station
Surrounding Land Use & Zoning N: Residence, SF -2
S: Kell Blvd., GC
E: Residences, LC, SF -2
W: Lumber Yard, Residences, GC
Analysis:
This is the old Fire Station # 5 owned by the City of Wichita Falls. It was abandoned in September
of 2000 when personnel and equipment moved to the new fire station built on Beverly Drive. The
building has been vacant since that time. The City is in the process of selling this property. This
property currently has a split zoning. This property consists of a total of four lots. The southern
two lots are zoned General Commercial and the northern two lots are zoned Single - Family
Residential. This has resulted into a situation where the building sets in a General Commercial
zoning district while the parking lot is in a Single - Family Residential zoning district. In order for the
property to marketed and fully used as a commercial building the parking lot will have to be
rezoned to GC.
Any new commercial use at this location will be subject to all developmental requirements
including a six -foot tall privacy fence along the northern property line to serve as screening from
residential areas.
Recommendation:
Because the City is the applicant in this case, staff will not make a recommendation.
Mr. Birck made a motion to recommend approval of this rezoning case to City Council. Mr.
Richardson seconded the motion.
Seventeen (17) surrounding property owners were notified of this request. One (1) replied in
favor, none (0) were opposed, and one (1) was undecided.
Mr. Birck made a motion to change the rezoning request to Limited Commercial. Mr. Nelson
seconded the motion.
Mr. Clark stated this property will be offered for sale as a single piece of property. It will probably
be developed as a commercial entity considering the proximity to Kell Blvd. and noted the lumber
yard across the street. Mr. Seese stated the zoning division runs through the middle of this
property separating the parking lot from the building. Mr. Seese stated he did not feel there would
be a benefit to having Limited Commercial zoning for a parking lot of a building located in GC.
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The vote was three (3) in favor and four (4) opposed to changing the zoning to Limited
Commercial.
The vote for the original motion was six (6) in favor and one (1) opposed.
3. Carport
4502 Sisk Road
C 02-43
Mr. Nelson made a motion to approve this carport request. Mr. Richardson seconded the motion.
Sixteen surrounding property owners were notified of this request. Seven replied in favor and
none were opposed.
The applicant, Jeffery Harper, submitted two more positive neighborhood responses. He
described the carport by stating it would be 20 x 19 feet, aluminum with gutters, paint scheme to
match the house, and a flat roof.
The carport was approved with a unanimous vote in favor.
4. Auto Repair Facility
4554 Barnett Road
Case C 02-44
Applicant ........... ...........................Mike
Shallenberger
Requested Action ..... ....................Conditional
Use Permit
Purpose ............. ...........................Auto
Repair in General Commercial
Property ............ ...........................4554
Barnett Road
Existing Land Use ........................Vacant
Surrounding Land Uses & Zoning
N: Multifamily, MFR
E: Residential, SF -2
S: Vacant land, GC
W: Vacant land, GC
Analysis:
The applicant seeks a conditional use permit to construct an auto repair facility on this 0.46 -acre
tract on the west side of Barnett Road. It is part of a large tract of land north of the drainage
channel that was rezoned from Single Family -2 to General Commercial. Auto repair requires a
conditional use in a General Commercial Zone.
This proposed 6,400 sq. ft. building will be used for the storage and repair of automobiles. The
parking requirement for auto repair is one parking space per 200 sq. ft. of building resulting in a 32
parking space requirement. The applicant's site plan shows 31 spaces.
Note that the shared driveway that will serve this property and the property to the south. Shared
driveways are recognized as a way to reduce the number of driveways on a street and are
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generally a benefit to the property developer and the motorists using the adjacent street. Our
parking ordinance is silent on the subject of shared drives.
Staff is concerned that the rear of the property will become a long term storage yard for vehicles
and should be screened with a privacy fence.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval conditional use with the condition that the rear of the property by
screened with a privacy fence.
Eight surrounding property owners were notified of this request. No responses were received in
favor and five responded opposed. Mr. Seese summarized the negative responses.
Mr. Dennis Probst, representative for the owner, stated the size of the building was based on the
proposed occupant's need which will be an auto repair shop. The occupant does not envision
using all the proposed parking spaces; however, they are required based the square footage of
the building. He also stated the rear perimeter of the parking lot would have a metal fence
installed. He further explained the drive - through capabilities of the shop into the rear of the lot.
Stored vehicles would not be visible from the front of the building.
Mr. Nelson inquired about outdoor lighting. Mr. Seese responded that would be addressed in the
review of the site plan.
The vote was unanimous in favor of approval of this auto repair shop.
5. Carport
1008 Wolcott
C 02-45
Mr. Richardson made a motion to approve this carport request. Mr. Nelson seconded the motion.
Ten surrounding property owners were notified of this request. Two replied in favor and none
were opposed.
The carport passed with a unanimous vote in favor.
6. Carport
3405 Barrett Place
C 02-46
Mr. Richardson made a motion to approve this carport request. Mr. Nelson seconded the motion.
Twenty -two surrounding property owners were notified of this request. Four replied in favor and
none were opposed.
The applicant, Linda Niebruegge, stated she is requesting the carport to protect her vehicle.
The carport was approved with a unanimous vote in favor.
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7. Carport
4323 Edgehill
C 02-47
A motion and second were made to approve this carport request.
Twenty -five surrounding property owners were notified of this carport request. Four replied in
favor and none were opposed.
Ms. Shirley Pollock, 4349 Grandview South, stated her house has a carport and she is supportive
of her neighbor's request.
The carport was approved with a unanimous vote in favor.
8. Carport
4520 Lakeview Drive
C 02-48
Mr. Berg made a motion to approve this carport request. Mr. Nelson seconded the motion.
Eighteen surrounding property owners were notified of this request. Four replied in favor and
none were opposed.
Mr. David Burbank, applicant, requested the carport for protection of his vehicle from the
environment.
The carport was approved with a unanimous vote in favor.
9. Halfway House /Transitional Training Facility
2900 Henry S. Grace Freeway
C 02-49
Applicant .......... ............................Gil
Peters, Christ's Prison Fellowship
Requested Action ..... ....................Conditional
Use Permit
Purpose ................ ........................Halfway
house for parolees
Property ............ ...........................2900
Henry S. Grace Freeway
Existing Land Use ........................Fork
lift sales and service
Surrounding Land Uses & Zoning
N: Henry Grace Freeway, GC
E: Henry Grace Freeway, GC
S: County Property, GC
W: Vacant land, Residences
Analysis:
The applicant seeks a conditional use permit to establish a halfway house for prison parolees. A
portion of the former Morgan Dodge building will be remodeled to accommodate 16 -18 parolees
who will live in this facility. The facility will operate around the clock, seven days a week. The
average stay for participants will be from one to two years. There will be about four employees
that will provide supervision, psychological counseling, work training and life skills. The parolees
may be employed offsite with the employers providing the transportation. No individuals may own
a car and the facility will be locked at night.
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The applicant has stated that no violent individuals or sex offenders will be admitted into this
program. Staff notes that the site is somewhat isolated, with the nearest residences about 400
feet away. Because this property is in the 100 year floodplain, improvements to the building may
not exceed 50 percent of the value of the present building without elevating the entire structure to
one foot above base flood elevation -in this case about four feet.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval conditional use with the condition that no violent individuals or sex
offenders be housed here.
Mr. Richardson made a motion to approve this request for a halfway. Mr. Nelson seconded the
motion.
Mr. Seese presented a list of violent offenders supplied by the applicant. He stated that violent
offenders would not be housed at this facility. Mr. Seese recommended a condition be added to
include offenders of any type of sex crime be excluded from the proposed facility.
Mr. Gil Peters, coordinator for Christ Prison Fellowship, presented a history of this prison ministry
in Wichita Falls. He enlightened the Commission to the problems facing parolees as they reenter
society. He then explained some methods to defeat the cycle of criminal behavior.
Mr. Richardson asked if admittance to his program was voluntary. Mr. Peters explained that
parolees must have a place to go for residency and rehabilitative training. He further stated they
would either be with staff or at their place of employment.
Mr. Nelson asked if the entire building would be utilized. Mr. Peters responded that, since the
building is located in the flood plain, there is a limitation of the amount of remodeling that can be
done. Living quarters and classrooms are the main focus.
Dr. James Sterling, 4209 Kingsbury Drive, stated he has been involved with this organization for
about one year. He praised the success of the program. Mr. Peters added that this facility will
train parolees to reintegrate into society.
Mr. Mark Hengry, 1439 Cherokee Circle in Burkburnett, stated that he has been involved with this
organization for four years. He commented that this is a needed facility for training parolees
before entering society. He totally supported this proposed facility.
Mr. Seese asked the Commission to consider an amendment to the original motion to include the
exclusion of violent offenders and sexual offenders in this transitional training facility. Mr. Berg
made the motion with Mr. Richardson seconding the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of
approval.
The original motion to approve this conditional use permit was passed with a unanimous vote in
favor.
10.Therapy and Rehabilitation Clinic
2101 Brook Avenue
C 02 -50
Applicant ........... ...........................Scott Davis
Requested Action ..... ....................Conditional Use Permit
Purpose ................ ........................Therapy and Rehabilitation Clinic
Property ............ ...........................2101 Brook Avenue
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Existing Land Use ........................Vacant Building
Surrounding Land Use & Zoning..N: Residences, BA
S: Residences, BA
E: Residences, BA
W: Residences, Offices, BA
Analysis:
This is a vacant commercial building at the corner of Brook Avenue and Pearl Street. Records
indicate that the last use of the building was Triumph Dental Lab and it operated until the late
1990's. Prior to that the use was Texcolor Photo Center and it ceased operations around the late
1980's.
This site is within the Brook Avenue (BA) zoning district. The BA district is a specialized district
allowing primarily offices and medical offices. At its June 12th meeting, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance that would add "Therapy and
Rehabilitation" under the Brook Avenue district as a Conditional Use. The City Council passed the
amendment on July 16, 2002. This application will be the first request for a Therapy and
Rehabilitation Clinic facility within the Brook Avenue zoning district.
The applicant has stated that the facility "will be used for message therapy, aroma therapy and
hydro therapy" and that the facility "will be a total wellness clinic."
Recommendation:
Staff feels that this request fits into the intent of the BA district and recommends approval.
Mr. Birck made a motion to approve this conditional use permit. Mr. Nelson seconded the motion.
Twenty -five surrounding property owners were notified about this conditional use permit. Six
replied in favor and none were opposed.
Ms. Theresa Davis, applicant, explained the services she would be providing at her clinic.
Mr. Nelson stated he was supportive of this request.
The conditional use permit passed with a unanimous vote in favor.
11. Recycling "Buy Back" Center
2601 -2611 Jacksboro Highway
C 02 -51
Applicant ............. .........................Thomas H. Lyon, Vista Fibers of Dallas
Requested Action ..... ....................Conditional Use Permit
Purpose .................. ......................Recycling "Buy Back" Center
Property ................. ......................2601 -2611 Jacksboro Highway
Existing Land Use ........................Morgan Buildings Sales
Surrounding Land Uses & Zoning N: Jacksboro Highway, GC
E: Auto Repair, Auto Sales, GC
S: Concrete Batch Plant, GC
W: Auto Sales, GC
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Analysis:
The applicant seeks a conditional use permit operate a recycling center for aluminum, paper and
"red" metals such as brass and copper. This business has to move from its present location
because of the Jasper water plant expansion. The center will use the existing buildings on this
site with no planned additional structures. There will be two employees operating 9:00 a.m. until
5:00 p.m., six days a week. There are no company vehicles other than a forklift. The applicant is
also investigating the possibility of partnering with the City to collect plastic and paper, which
would be an additional business added to the current operation.
The principal noise source would be from the can flattener and blower machine and some sawing
of larger metal pieces. Staff visited this present location and detected a moderate level of noise,
but not excessive. The applicant stated that he has not had any complaints about the noise
produced at the current site.
Staff's other concern was outdoor storage of scrap materials. For that reason, staff recommends
that no outdoor storage be permitted. Any materials must be fully screened from view with a
privacy fence of sufficient height to completely obscure them from view.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this conditional use, with the condition that no outdoor storage be
permitted.
Mr. Richardson made a motion to approve this conditional use request. Mr. Bradberry seconded
the motion.
Twenty -one surrounding property owners were notified of this request. One replied in favor and
two were opposed. Mr. Seese reviewed the negative responses with the Commission.
Mr. Tom Lyon, applicant, stated he had been operating at his present location for 25 years until he
was displaced by the new water treatment plant. He explained the operation of his facility with
emphasis on minimal amount of noise generated.
Mr. Chris Gilfrey, manager of the current operation, stated there have not been any noise
complaints in the thirteen years he has been associated with the company.
Mr. Nelson stated this business would be an improvement to the area.
The vote was unanimous in favor of approval.
V11. OTHER BUSINESS
1. City Council Update — Ordinance Amending Subdivision Regulations
Mr. Clark stated that City Council tabled the ordinance to have a sub - committee review it. A
meeting for this week is scheduled, then the ordinance will go back to Council.
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2. Discussion of Items of Concern to Member of the P &Z Commission
Mr. Birck stated that restrictions concerning architectural design should be considered by this
Commission.
VII. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m.
David Rhone, Chairman
ATTEST:
Steve Seese, City Planning Administrator
Date
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