Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes - 04/14/2010,
MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
April 14, 2010
PRESENT:
L. O. Nelson, Chairman ♦ Members
Larry Ash •
Warren Gardner •
John Kidwell ♦ Alternate #1
Vicky Payne •
R. C. Taylor ♦ Alternate #z
John Stephenson
Charles Elmore ♦ Council Liaison
Kinley Hegglund, Senior Assist. City Attorney ♦ Legal Depart.
Kevin Hugman, Assistant City Manager ♦ City staff
Marty Odom, Planner II
Leo Bethge, Planner II •
Diane Parker •
ABSENT:
Kevin Callahan ♦ Members
Jeremy Dorzab
Deborah Morrow
Ripley Tate
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Nelson at 2:00 p.m. Chairman Nelson then
proceeded to make the following comments:
a. This meeting is being broadcast live on Channel 11. 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 vote 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.
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d. Please silence all cell phones, pagers and beepers during the meeting. If it is
necessary for you to have a cell phone conversation during the meeting, please do so in the
hallway outside this room.
Chairman Nelson introduced Kevin Hugman, the City's new Assistant City Manager who will
also be the acting Director of Community Development after Mr. Clark retires on April 30. 2010.
Mr. Hugman grew up in San Antonio, Texas and attended the University of Texas at Austin
where he received his B.S. degree in Architectural Engineering. Upon graduation, Mr. Hugman
served in the U.S. Navy commanding submarines. Following his release from active duty, he
was employed by TU Electric (now Luminant Energy) as an engineer. In 1994, Mr. Hugman
earned his Masters in Public Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington. He
began his public sector career with the city of Southlake, Texas, serving in a variety of
capacities, including Director of Community Services and Director of Human Resources. In
January 2010, he came to Wichita Falls as an Assistant City Manager. Mr. Hugman is married
with two children.
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one from the audience wished to address the Commission.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Gardner made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 10, 2010 and the March 10,
2010 meetings. Mr. Stephenson seconded the motion. The minutes were approved with a
unanimous vote.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
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
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.
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A. W. G. Harrison Addition, Lots 1 -6, Block 1
1. All lots must be served by an approved sewer system. All lots must be served by an
approved water system. Stormwater detention requirements in accordance with City
Ordinance and criteria must be met. (Engineering)
2. If an on -site system is planned approval must be granted by the CWF Health
Department. (Health)
B. Michna Estates, Sixth Revision
1. Remove east -west line on Gwinn Ave. right of way. (Planning)
2. Per Thoroughfare Plan, Gwinn Ave. must meet a minimum 60' right of way.
(Planning /Engineering)
3. For Lot 1, Block 3 continue building limit line (BLL) to Kell Blvd. frontage right of way,
and arc BLL from Lot 6, Block 12 to Lot 1, Block 6. (Planning)
4. Label Lot 2, Block 1 for use as the regional stormwater detention facility, with
easement to Gwinn Ave. for site accessibility. (Planning /Engineering)
5. Label all lots for Block 6. (Planning)
6. All lots must be served by an approved sewer system. All lots must be served by an
approved water system. Stormwater detention requirements must be met, in
accordance with City Ordinance and criteria. Streets must be constructed to serve
all lots accordingly. (Engineering)
7. With Gwinn Ave. connecting with Kell Blvd. frontage right of way TxDOT approval
must be granted. (Engineering)
8. The 40' Irrigation Canal /Utility Easement must be submitted for review.
(Engineering)
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:
Standard Conditions of Approval for Final Plats
Provide utility and drainage easements as required by utility companies and Director of
Public Works.
Submit water and sewer plans; street; sidewalk; and drainage plans to the Director of
Public Works and water plans to the Fire Marshall. 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 and provide utility easements as required by the Director
of Traffic & Transportation.
Note: Approval of a plat does not imply approval of development of property in violation
of the Zoning Ordinance.
A. W. G. Harrison Addition, Lot 2, Block 1
1. Provide utility slips. (Planning)
2. All lots must be served by an approved sewer system. (Engineering)
3. All lots must be served by an approved water system. (Engineering)
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4. Compliance with all stormwater detention requirements, in accordance with the City
Ordinance and criteria, must be met. (Engineering)
5. If an on -site system is planned approval must be granted by the CWF Health
Department. (Health)
B. Lowe's Addition, Block 1, Lot 1 -C & 1 -D —moved to Regular Agenda
C. Michna Estates, Lot 1, Block 6; Lot 1, Block 3
1. Provide utility slips. (Planning)
2. All lots must be served by an approved sewer system. (Engineering)
3. All lots must be served by an approved water system. (Engineering)
4. Compliance with all stormwater detention requirements, in accordance with the City
Ordinance and criteria, must be met. (Engineering)
5. Streets must be constructed to serve all lots accordingly. (Engineering)
6. With Gwinn Ave. connecting with Kell Blvd. frontage right of way TxDOT approval
must be granted. (Engineering)
7. Per Thoroughfare Plan, Gwinn Ave. must meet a minimum 60' right of way for a
local commercial street. Right of way width must be uniform at all locations.
(Planning /Engineering)
8. The 40' Irrigation Canal /Utility Easement must be submitted for review.
(Engineering)
9. A temporary turn - around easement at the terminus of Gwinn Ave. must be indicated.
(Engineering)
3. Carports
A. Case C 10 -09
Carport in the Front Setback
3031 Moffett Avenue
Ms. Anita Lopez requested a conditional use permit to construct a carport in the front setback of
her residence on Moffett Avenue. There are two (2) properties within the 200 foot perimeter of
this residence that have carports in the front setbacks.
Thirty (30) surrounding property owners were notified of this request. Five (5) or 16.67%
replied in favor, none (0) were opposed, and one (1) or 3.33% replied as undecided /other.
B. Case C 10 -10 — moved to the Regular Agenda
C. Case C 10 -11
Carport in the Front Setback
1002 Woods Street
Mr. Jesus Murillo requested conditional use approval to construct a carport in the front setback
of his residence on Woods Street. There are no (0) properties within the 200 foot perimeter of
this residence with carports in the front setbacks.
Thirty -two (32) surrounding property owners were notified of this request. One (1) or 3.13%
responded in favor and five (5) or 15.63% replied as undecided /other.
Mr. Odom requested that Items 2.b. Lowe's Addition Final Plat and 3.b. Case C10 -10 Carport at
4704 Florist Street be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda.
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Mr. Kidwell made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda; Mr. Ash seconded. The motion
carried. Chairman Nelson announced that all carports listed on the Consent Agenda have been
approved.
V. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Lowe's Addition, Block 1, Lot 1 -C & 1 -D
Mr. Odom stated that the Engineer for this plat asked that it be tabled at this meeting to discuss
issues with City staff.
Mr. Gardner made a motion to table this plat; Ms. Payne seconded. The motion carried.
2. Case C 10 -10
Carport in the Front Setback
4704 Florist Street
Mr. Adam Harms -Colby requested a conditional use permit to construct a carport in the front
setback at his residence on Florist Street. There are no (0) properties within the 200 foot
perimeter of this residence with carports in the front setbacks; however, there were six (6)
carports in the general neighborhood area.
Eighteen (18) surrounding property owners were notified of this request. None (0) responded in
favor and one (1) or 5.56% was opposed. Chairman Nelson acknowledge the opposed
response and the Commission is taking their comments into consideration before voting.
Mr. Taylor made a motion to approve this carport; Mr. Ash seconded. The motion carried.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
City Council Update
Mr. Odom reported that no Planning and Zoning Commission items were presented to City
Council since the last meeting.
Commercial Corridor Update — April Meeting
Mr. Odom stated there will be a meeting on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at Zundy Jr.
High School, 1705 Polk Street. Invitations along with copies of the proposed ordinance were
mailed to the residents along Kemp [from Avenue C through Avenue M] and the Floral Heights
Neighborhood Association. If there are no changes to the ordinance, there will be an action
item at the next meeting in May.
Ms. Susan Koch stated that she received an email through the neighborhood association but
did not receive an actual mailing. She commented that the residences should also receive
mailings. Ms. Koch wanted to make sure that property owners on Buchanan and Polk were
made aware of this situation.
Mr. Odom stated the focus is the commercial owners with the creation of a district. When a
rezoning occurs, all the property owners within a 200 foot perimeter will be notified. Ms. Payne
suggested that Ms. Koch send an email invitation to the association members. Ms. Koch stated
that not all neighbors belong to the association and she wanted to make sure everyone was
aware of this change.
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Chairman Nelson stressed this action creates the district; it is not to rezone the area on Kemp
between Avenue C and Avenue M. The rezoning will require another process.
Kevin Hugman
Mr. Hugman commented that he was looking forward to working with the Planning and Zoning
Commission and if he could assist the members to please call him any time.
VII. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 2:20 p.m.
L. O. NelsoK,, Chairman
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