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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes - 12/11/2024 MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION December 11th, 2024 PRESENT: David Cook *Chairman Jeremy Woodward *Vice-Chair Blake Haney •Member Michael Grassi • Member Noros Martin •Member Wayne Pharries •Member Steve Wood *Member Doug McCulloch •Member Matt Marrs •Member Richard Milhollon •SAFB Liaison Fabian Medellin, Planning Manager •City Staff Cedric Hu, Planner I •City Staff Tyson Traw-Deputy Director Public Works •City Staff Robin Marshall, Admin Assistant •City Staff ABSENT: Brady Enlow *Alternate No.1 Alan Sizemore *Alternate No.2 I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman David Cook, at 2:00. II. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairman Cook asked if there were any comments from the public for any items not on the agenda. No one from-the public had any comments. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Cook asked if any of the members of the Commission have a motion to approve the November 13th, 2024 meeting minutes. Commissioner Matt Marrs made the motion, and Commissioner Noros Martin seconded the motion. Chairman Cook took the motion to a vote and the motion passed 9-0. IV. CONSENT AGENDA Chairman Cook asked if there are any items on the consent agenda that needed to be moved down to the regular agenda. Mr. Fabian Medellin stated that there were none. Chairman Cook asked if there was a motion to approve the consent agenda. Commissioner Matt Marrs made a motion to approve and Commissioner Jeremy Woodward seconded the motion. Chairman Cook asked if there was anyone from the public that wished to speak. No one came forward. Chairman Cook asked if there were any comments from anyone on the Commission, and no comments were made. Chairman Cook took the motion to vote, and the motion passed 9-0. v. Regular Agenda 1. Case C24-27—2206 Princeton Ave-Consider taking action on a conditional use to allow for the development of a duplex in a Single Family-2 Residential (SF-2) zoning district. Owner: Ms. Esthela Dominguez Location: 2206 Princeton Avenue Chairman Cook asked if there was a motion to approve the case. Mr. Matt Marrs made the motion and Commissioner Blake Haney seconded the motion. Mr. Cedric Hu presented the case and stated that the applicant is seeking approval of a duplex at 2206 Princeton Avenue. Mr. Hu presented pictures, from different viewpoints, showing the property in question and the properties surrounding this parcel. He stated that this property is surrounded by other residential properties. Mr. Hu then presented the site plan for the proposed duplex, stating that the building would be 1,149 square feet which will be divided into two 1-bedroom units. The site plan showed that the owner will be converting an existing home into the two-unit duplex. All setbacks will remain the same, so the structure will still be in compliance with setbacks. Mr. Hu then presented maps of current zoning for this address and surrounding parcels. This property is in the Single Family 2 Zoning District, to the west of this property is Limited Commercial Zoning District. As part of the Conditional Use process, staff has sent out notices to property owners within a 200 radius of 2206 Princeton Ave. There were twenty-five notification letters sent out to the property owners, and there were no responses returned. Staff does recommend the approval of the Conditional Use Permit for this duplex under the conditions: 1) Four parking spots will be provided meeting design standards of Section 6200, Off Street Parking Regulations. 2)That the duplex complies with all building code regulations, permitting and inspections. Chairman Cook asked if the applicant was in the audience and wished to make a statement. The applicant was present, but did not make a statement. Chairman Cook then asked if any one from the audience would like to make a statement, and no statements were made. Chairman Cook then opened the discussion to the Commission. Mr. Noros Martin asked the applicant if the current structure would be torn down, and the applicant clarified that the current structure would not be torn down. There were no further questions or comments from the Commission. Chairman Cook took the motion to vote, and it passed 9-0. 2. Case C 24-28 - 2301 Tinker Trail - Consider taking action for a conditional use for a carport in the required side interior setback in a Single Family 2 (SF-2) residential zoning district. Owner: Mr. John Ward Location: 2301 Tinker Trail Chairman Cook asked if there was a motion to approve the case. Mr. Matt Marrs made the motion and Commissioner Wayne Pharries seconded the motion° Mr. Cedric Hu presented the case and stated that the request is for use of a carport that will be in the required interior side setback (the proposal is within the five-foot required setback). Mr. Hu provided slides of the property and the submitted Site Plan. Per the Site Plan, the proposed carport will be 20 feet by 20 feet, and will be built one foot from the side interior property line. The post heights will be limited to eight feet tall and will be supported by a total of four columns. Mr. Hu pointed out that this property is completely in a Single Family 2 Zoning District. Following procedures for the Conditional Use process, staff sent notification letters to the property owners within a 200-foot radius of 2301 Tinker Trail, having sent a total of twenty-five letters out. Staff received only two responses, one that was opposed to the carport and one that was undecided. Both letters had no additional feedback. Staff does recommend approval of the carport request at 2301 Tinker Trail, subjected to conditions that a site plan review, by planning and building inspections, be done at the time of permitting to verify conformance with Section 4220 as well as all other codes and ordinances. Chairman Cook asked if the applicant was present and wanted to make a statement. Mr. Ward was at the meeting and gave a little background of his work and time in Wichita Falls. Mr. Ward is a 100% disabled veteran and needs to use a wheelchair. He stated that he cannot park his car in his garage because he can't open the door of his car enough to get out of it. He told the Commission that he appreciated their consideration of his request. Chairman Cook asked if there was anyone in the audience that would like to speak, and no one came forward. Chairman Cook asked the Commission if there was any additional discussion, which there were no more comments made by the panel. Chairman Cook took the motion to a vote, and it passed 9-0. VI. STAFF UPDATE Mr. Fabian Medellin updated the Commission on the Neighborhood Revitalization Committee that was attended by a few of the members of the P&Z Commission. He offered his appreciation for those members that were able to voto attend the meeting. He stated that the meeting focused more on the residential district of the districts inside the Revitalization area, and what residential types are appropriate within those areas. They discussed that single family homes are the primary use, but explored some of the other uses that are allowed by right or by Conditional Use, being duplexes and multifamily homes. Discussion was had on the suggestion of a member regarding a possible condo/townhouse concept, which currently is not allowed there. Mr. Medellin stated that there was a lot of good feedback at this meeting and they had some general public input on what should be incorporated in the long term in the neighborhood. He said that the conversation was mainly that multifamily should be geared towards the commercial thoroughfare area. He explained that the 9th/10th Street area being the primary areas, and some on Brook, Kell and Kemp as well. They discussed duplexes at length, if they would be appropriate for the area and if there could be any kind of regulations put in place regarding the form/looks of new duplexes to make them more fitting with what is already in place. Mr. Medellin said that after the meeting, one of the Committee members asked about density, as this area already is one of the densest areas in our city. He stated that this issue will be brought up at the next Neighborhood Revitalization Meeting. With very targeted questions specifically about the density of the area. VII. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Cook adjourned the meeting at 2:15pm ! //eV// / ,25 Jer.--►'7''�ood rd, Vice-Chairman Date Ade lal110111/0" If8 7 Te Flo Director of Development Date S