Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes - 05/08/2013MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
May 8, 2013
PRESENT:
R. C. Taylor, Chairman ♦ Members
Jeff Browning •
John Harmon
Karla Miller Metty, Vice Chairman
Vicky Payne •
James Wingo •
Rick Graham ♦ Alternate #1
Kinley Hegglund, Senior City Attorney ♦ Legal Dept.
James McKechnie, Assist. City Attorney
Marty Odom, Planner III ♦ City Staff
Monique Coleman, Planner II
Diane Parker
ABSENT:
Mary Ward ♦ Council Liaison
Stephen Anderson ♦ Members
John Kidwell •
David Schmid
Robert Riddle ♦ Alternate #2
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Taylor at 2:00 p.m. Chairman Taylor 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 voted on 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.
This meeting is being taped and there is no microphone to record statements made from the
audience.
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d. Please silence all cell phone ringers during the meeting. If it is necessary for you to
have a cell phone conversation during the meeting, please use the hallway outside this room.
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one from the audience wished to address the Commission.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Harmon made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 10, 2013 meeting; Mr. Browning
seconded. The minutes were approved with a unanimous vote.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
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.
PRELIMINARY PLAT:
Highland Town Square Addition (May 2013)
1. 15 foot utility easement along north line of lot
said they would label and send back. (Atmos)
2. No additional comments, see comments from
(Public Works)
not labeled, talked with Dennis Probst. He
January 2, 2013 Plats Committee meeting.
REGULAR PLATS:
1. Kemp's Subdivision of the William Mayer Survey, A -193, Lot 2, Block 2 (May 2013)
a. Site is served by public water, however no public sewer is available. (Public Works)
b. Site will require an approved on -site septic system. (Public Works)
c. Please identify existing drainage patterns, it is possible that drainage easements will be
required if concentrated flow of storm water exists on the northern portion of the
property, please clarify. (Public Works)
d. Show both sides of right of way for Kovarik Rd. (Public Works)
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e. Show the Southeast corner of Block 2, Kemp's Subdivision in relation to Parkhill Rd.
(Public Works)
f. Parkhill Rd. is labeled "Parkhills Dr." on vicinity map, please revise. (Public Works)
g. Show city limit lines on the vicinity map. (Public Works)
h. All access points to state roadways shall be approved by TxDOT. (TxDOT)
i. Move Block 2 property line down and show the south right -of -way line along Kovarik.
(Planning)
j. Provide utility slips. (Planning)
k. Correct spelling of Parkhill Lane on location map. (Planning)
2. Kate Haynes School Addition, Lot 2 -A, Block 1 [replat] (May 2013)
a. Site is served by public sewer and water. (Public Works)
b. Site will need to comply with the storm water management ordinance (Chapter 106,
Article VIII). (Public Works)
c. Please provide drainage easements over existing drainage channels. (Public Works)
d. Please label existing "Lot 2, Block 1" on map. (Public Works)
e. All access points to state roadways shall be approved by TxDOT. (TxDOT)
f. Prefer heavier boundary line to easily differentiate property boundary lines of replat from
other lines on the plat. (Planning)
g. Provide utility slips. (Planning)
h. Require additional 10 foot easement along property line beside railroad right -of -way.
(Oncor)
CARPORTS:
Case C 13 -16
Carport in Exterior Side Setback
1626 Dayton Avenue
C. C. Construction representing the owner, Coy L. Carroll, requested approval to construct a
carport in the exterior side setback of Mr. Carroll's corner residential lot on Dayton. There is one
(1) property within the 200 foot notification area with a carport in the front setback.
Twenty -six (26) surrounding property owners were notified of this request and asked to submit
their opinions on a form provided by the Planning office. Four (4) or 15.38% responded in favor
and none (0) were opposed.
2. Case C 13 -17
Carport in the Front Setback
1700 Cimarron Trail
Jose Luevano requested approval to construct a carport in the front setback of his residence on
Cimarron Trail. There are seven (7) properties within the 200 foot notification area with carports
in the front setback.
Twenty -six (26) surrounding property owners were notified of this request and asked to submit
their opinions on a form provided by the Planning office. Three (3) or 11.54% replied in favor
and none (0) were opposed.
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Ms. Metty made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda; Mr. Harmon seconded. The motion
carried. Chairman Taylor stated the carports on Dayton and Cimarron Trail have been
approved.
V. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Case C 13 -07
Request for a conditional use permit to develop a medical office over 1,200 square feet
within a Limited Office zoning district.
4300 Barnett Road
Mr. Odom stated there was a recent rezoning from Single Family -2 to Limited Office at this
address, 4300 Barnett, which this Commission recommended approval to City Council. The
purpose of the rezoning was to pursue a conditional use permit for a medical office over 1,200
square feet. The applicant for this project is Mason McClesky representing ORL Enterprises.
Mr. McClesky submitted a request to construct a 14,200 square foot medical office building.
The proposed facility will have approximately thirty (30) employees which will include five (5)
doctors that specialize in ear, nose, and throat cases along with twenty -five (25) support staff.
Twenty -four (24) surrounding property owners were notified of this request. One (1) responded
in favor and two (2) were opposed.
Mr. McClesky was present and available for questioning.
Chairman Taylor asked if these five (5) physicians were new to Wichita Falls; Mr. McClesky
replied they were relocating from another office in the city.
Ms. Payne made a motion to approve this conditional use request; Ms. Metty seconded. The
motion carried.
2. Case 13 -15
Request for a conditional use permit for a Residential Care Facility to locate within a
General Commercial Conditioned (GCC) zoning district
2028, 2030, and 2032 Maurine Street
Chairman Taylor stated he turned the meeting over to the Vice Chairperson, Karla Metty,
because he was required to abstain from the discussion and the voting on the next case.
Evangel Temple of God requested conditional use approval to locate a Residential Care Facility
on three (3) lots within the 2000 block of Maurine Street. There will be house parents onsite
with up to 35 emancipated foster youth. The last use of the buildings was a dormitory setting for
approximately 39 students of a pastoral school.
Staff suggested a condition be placed on the approval of this request to install a six -foot tall
privacy fence along the front portion of the west property line as a buffer between the facility
and the adjacent residence to the west.
Twenty (20) surrounding property owners were notified of this request. No (0) responses were
received.
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Robert Johnson representing Evangel Temple was present and available for questioning.
Vice Chairman Metty stated this facility would be a positive addition to the community and for
the foster young people.
Mr. Graham asked about the age of the youth; Mr. Johnson responded it was to help 18 year
Olds and older who have exceeded the maximum age for foster care. This program is designed
to help these young people get a good start in life and to further their education. Ms. Payne
asked about funding; Mr. Johnson replied support would be received from individuals, groups,
and private organizations. He commented this facility is open to accepting support from any
individual or group. Ms. Payne then stated, in her work with Faith Mission and Faith Refuge,
she has seen the need for a facility for the 18 year olds. She felt it would be a great asset to the
community and she thanked Evangel Temple for their efforts with this project.
Mr. Browning made a motion to approve this request; Mr. Harmon seconded. The motion
carried.
Vice Chairman Metty congratulated the applicant and stated this Commission is looking forward
to the success of these young adults. She turned the meeting over to Chairman Taylor.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
City Council Update
Mr. Odom reported there were no items from this Commission that required City Council action
during the last month.
VII. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 2:12 p.m.
C. Taylor,
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