Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes - 02/10/1999MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
February 10, 1999
PRESENT:
Joe Johnson, Chairman
Marie Morgan
Lin Purtle
Earl Rooks
David Rhone
Randy Wachsman
Cliff Berg
David A. Clark, Director of Community Development
Steve Seese, Planning Administrator
Paul Stillson
Marty Odom, Planner I
ABSENT:
Danny Richardson
Greg Wright
Ernie Vicars
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Johnson at 2:00 p.m.
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one from the audience wished to address the Commission.
♦ Members
♦ Alternate #1
♦ City Staff
• Alternate #2
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Rhone made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 10, 1999 meeting. Mr. Rooks
seconded the motion. The minutes were approved with a unanimous vote.
IV. 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:
• 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.. Texhoma Christian Addition, out of Blocks 20 -23 & Part of Blocks 12 -18 & 24,
Mesa Irrigated Farms Subdivision (February 1999)
1. Submit development plans. (PW)
2. Provide detention as required. (PW)
3. Provide master drainage plans. (PW)
4. Serve all lots with utilities. (PW)
5. Dedicate drainage easements as required. (PW)
6. Curb and gutter will be required at final platting. (PW)
7. Additional easements will be shown on plat prior to filing of plat. (TU)
B. McDonald's Addition, Lots 1 & 2, Block 1 (February 1999)
1. Show total width of Barnett and Lake Shore Drive. Label existing right -of -way as
"previously dedicated."
2. Provide signed and sealed copy.
3. Easement and right -of -way may cross property, check Vol. 661, Page 145.
4. Provide curb and gutter upon final platting. (PW)
5. Provide detention upon final platting. (PW)
6. Submit master drainage plan. (PW) •,
7. Served by water and sewer. (PW)
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.
A. Texhoma Christian Addition, Lot 1, Block 1 (February 1999)
1. Label Kell right -of -way as "previously dedicated."
2. Provide signed copy.
3. Provide utility slips.
4. TESCO easement may cross property, check Vol. 1121, Page 125.
5. Additional easements will be shown on plat prior to filing of plat. (TU)
6. Provide detention. (PW)
7. Curb and gutter will be required. (PW)
8. Dedicate drainage easements. (PW)
9. Improve drainage channels. (PW)
10. Served with water and sewer. (PW)
B. Bridge Creek Estates, Lots 2 & 4, Block 6 (February 1999)
1. Provide signed copy.
2. Provide utility slips.
3. Dimension east line of Lot 4, and show iron rod (circle) at the SE and NE
corner.
4. Served with water and sewer. (PW)
5. Provide detention. (PW)
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C. McDonald's Addition, Lot 1, Block 1 (February 1999)
1. Provide signed copy.
2. Provide Lone Star/TU utility slips.
3. Change "he" to "she" in notary statement.
4. Curb and gutter required. (PW)
5. Provide detention. (PW)
6. Utility easements to be 15 feet wide.(PW)
Mr. Berg made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Rhone seconded the motion.
The Consent Agenda passed with a unanimous vote in favor.
V. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Request for Carport
3214 Avenue S
Case C 99 -03
Twenty -five surrounding property owners were notified of this request. Five (20.0 %) replied in
favor and none (0) were opposed. ,
Mr. Berg made a motion to approve this carport request. Ms. Morgan seconded the motion.
Mr. Berg noted that there are several carports in this neighborhood and he is in favor of this
request. Ms. Morgan stated she was in favor, also.
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The carport was approved with a vote of six (6) in favor and none (0) opposed.
2. Request to Establish a Bed & Breakfast Homestay
2401 Bullington Street
Case C 99-04
Applicant: Frank Powers
Requested Action: Conditional Use Permit
Purpose: Establish a Bed and Breakfast Homestay
Property: 2401 Bullington Street
Legal Description: Lots 1 & 2, Block 19, Floral Heights Addition
Analysis:
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to convert a residence into a bed and
breakfast Homestay. The Zoning Ordinance defines two types of bed and breakfast
establishments: "Homestay" and "Inn." Only the Homestay is permitted in a single family
district, the zoning here. A bed and breakfast "inn" requires Limited Commercial Zoning.
One of the requirements for a Homestay is that the dwelling unit is at least 50 years old. Tax
records show this residence was constructed in 1925. The maximum number of guest rooms
allowed in a Homestay is five. To meet parking requirements, 2 parking spaces are required
(for the main residence) plus one per guest room. Stacked or tandem parking is permitted.
The applicant's plan is to demolish the existing garage at the rear of the property and construct
a four car garage with two apartments on a second story. However, constructing two dwelling
units above the garage is not permitted by the Zoning Ordinance. The apartments would be
classified as accessory dwelling units. Section 6515 E of the Zoning Ordinance states that only
one accessory dwelling unit is permitted, and only when the principal use is single family
residential on a lot over 10,000 sq. ft. or greater. Under this provision, only one apartment
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could be constructed. Since it would not meet the 50 year -old requirement, it could not be used
as a bed and breakfast rental unit.
The applicant's property consists of two platted lots. Each lot is 50 feet wide with the house
occupying part of both lots. At the time it was constructed, this practice was permitted. Today
any new construction must be a minimum of five feet from any property line. Because of the
location proposed for the garage, the two lots must be replatted into one.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this Homestay in compliance with the following Zoning
Ordinance requirements:
1. Only one apartment unit shall be constructed above the four -car garage.
2. The property shall be replatted if the structure is closer than five feet from the property line
or roof overhang is closer than three feet.
3. The Homestay shall be operated in conformance with Zoning Ordinance requirements.
Twenty -six surrounding property owners were notified of the request. Five (5) or 19.23%
replied in favor and four (4) or 15.38% were opposed.
Mr. Berg made a motion to approve this request. Ms. Purtle seconded the motion.
Mr. Seese defined Homestay then stated that only one accessory building is allowed. He then
clarified the responses from the neighbors by stating that one of the five in favor was submitted
by the applicant who owns the property across the street from the proposed Homestay. He
reviewed and countered the negative responses.
Mr. Wachsman joined the meeting at 2:10 p.m.
Mr. Dick Bundy, architect for the applicant, gave a brief history of the home. He then explained
that there would be only one apartment over the garage which would be occupied by the
caretaker. The new garage would accommodate four cars with covered spaces instead of the
original two spaces. Clearances to the property line would be the same even though the
building will be larger than the original garage. Mr. Bundy explained the unpaved alley is not
currently accessible; however, the proposed plan will change it to a one -way exit off the
property.
Ms. Purtle inquired about parking and possible congestion in the alley. Mr. Seese replied that
one -way egress would not cause congestion and parking will not be allowed in the alley
because parking must be located on the property. Mr. Bundy assured the Commission that
there were seven parking spaces on the lot. Mr. Rooks expressed concerns with signage
stating he hoped it would be low profile.
The request was approved with a vote of seven (7) in favor and none (0) opposed.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
Proposed amendments to Section 6200 of the City of Wichita Falls Zoning Ordinance
concerning the number of parking spaces required, parking lot pavement standards,
permit requirements, drainage, and other such requirements.
Mr. Seese advised the Commission of several minor corrections to the Ordinance. He further
stated this would be the final review before it is submitted to City Council.
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Mr. Wachsman questioned the surety issue. Mr. Seese informed him that Public Works
requires surety on certain construction issues that are not started in a timely fashion. He then
stated that the City's Legal Department had assured him this was an appropriate requirement.
Regarding storm water detention, Mr. Seese stated this ordinance makes adjustments for
paved areas that were not required to put in detention ponds if the initial use is changed.
Mr. Berg made a motion to recommend approval of these amendments to Section 6200 of the
Zoning Ordinance to City Council. Ms. Purtle seconded the motion. The vote was six (6) in
favor and one (1) opposed.
2. City Council Update
Mr. Seese updated the Commission with news that Wal -Mart will construct two new stores in
the Wichita Falls area, one on Lawrence Road and another north of the city. Mr. Clark
remarked that staff will require a roadway across Lawrence to McNiel. The interior of the
property can not be accessed unless Wal -Mart builds this road. When Wal -Mart's new plans
are submitted, some adjustments in the Thoroughfare Plan will be needed.
VII. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 2:36 p.m.
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