Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes - 10/09/2013MINUTES
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October 9, 2013
PRESENT:
R. C. Taylor, Chairman ♦ Members
John Harmon
John Kidwell
Karla Miller Metty
Vicky Payne
James Wingo
James McKechnie, Assist. City Attorney ♦ Legal Dept.
Karen Gagne, Planning Administrator ♦City Staff
Monique Coleman, Planner II
Leo Mantey, Planner I
Diane Parker
ABSENT:
Mary Ward ♦ Council Liaison
Jeff Browning ♦ Members
Rick Graham ♦ Alternate #1
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.
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.
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II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one from the audience wished to address the Commission.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Metty made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 11, 2013 and September
18, 2013 meetings. Mr. Wingo seconded the motion. All minutes were approved with a
unanimous vote.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the following plats subject to
the standard conditions and any specific conditions listed below. All conditions shall be met
prior to plat sign -off and /or issuance of a building permit:
Standard Conditions of Approval for Regular Plats
■ Provide utility and drainage easements as required by utility companies and the Director
of Public Works.
■ Submit sewer, street, sidewalk and drainage plans to the Director of Public Works and
water plans to both the Fire Marshal and 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 Aviation, Traffic and Transportation.
Note: Approval of a plat does not imply approval of development of property in violation
of the Zoning Ordinance.
REGULAR PLAT
Cherokee Industrial Park, Lot 2, Block 1 (October 2013)
a. All access to state roadways shall be approved by TxDOT. (TxDOT)
b. Ownership information on the plat is different from information in the Wichita County
Appraisal District. Please clarify if land acquisition is underway. (Planning)
c. Dead -end streets are not allowed. Please provide a temporary turnaround at the end of
Kimbell Ave. (Planning)
Verify height of proposed development. The parcel lies in the inner transitional zone
because it is so close to the primary surface runway at Kickapoo Airport. Planning
requests a note be placed on the plat stating all development must comply with Airport
Zoning Regulations and applicable height limitation restrictions. (Planning)
Airport Zoning Note:
This property is in the transition zone of the Downtown Kickapoo Airport. All
development will be subject to airport zoning height limitations and may require FAA
approval.
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d. Provide utility slips. (Planning)
e. The site is served by public water and sewer. (Public Works)
f. There is drainage from an outlet structure just to the west (Kickapoo Airport) that
surface drains across this property. Please provide a drainage easement of sufficient
width to handle the 100 flow, or provide a drainage study and drainage improvements to
address this issue. (Public Works)
g. It appears from looking at the County Appraisal District maps that the full length of
Kimbell Drive is already dedicated; please clarify the portion shown as (Herein
Dedicated). (Public Works)
Note: Approval of a plat does not imply approval of development of property in violation
of the Zoning Ordinance.
CARPORTS
1. Case C 13 -37
Carport in the front setback
1603 Lucas Avenue
Mr. Danny Velasquez, Jr. requested conditional use approval to construct a carport in the front
setback of the residence on Lucas. There is one (1) property within the 200 foot notification
area with a carport in the front setback.
Twenty -nine (29) surrounding property owners were notified of this request. One (1) or 3.45%
responded in favor and no other responses were received.
2. Case C 13 -38
Carport in the front setback
4341 Boren Avenue
Mr. John Perkins requested conditional use approval to construct a carport in the front setback
of his residence on Boren. There are eight (8) properties within the 200 foot notification area
with carports in the front setbacks.
Twenty -nine (29) surrounding property owners were notified of this request. Two (2) or 6.90%
responded in favor and no other responses were received.
3. Case C 13 -39
Carport in the front setback
2953 McGaha Avenue
Ms. Coleman requested Case C 13 -39 be placed on the Regular Agenda.
Ms. Payne made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda; Mr. Kidwell seconded. The motion
carried.
Chairman Taylor announced the proposed carports at 1603 Lucas and 4341 Boren have been
approved.
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V. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Case C 13 -39
Carport in the front setback
2953 McGaha Avenue
Mr. David Gourlie requested conditional use approval to construct a carport in the front setback
of his residence on McGaha. There are no (0) properties within the 200 foot notification area
with a carport in the front setback.
Thirty -four (34) surrounding property owners were notified of this request. Five (5) or 14.71%
responded in favor; two (2) or 5.88% responded opposed; and, one (1) or 2.94% responded as
other /undecided. Ms. Coleman stated both negative responses indicated there was sufficient
room for a rear carport on this property. She noted, on the south side of McGaha from Stearns
to Rhea Road, all properties have front access including front driveways. There is one house
with a concrete driveway in the front and in the rear.
Mr. Gourlie stated he would like to construct a metal carport in the front due to financial
reasons. Ms. Payne stated she recently priced concrete which is $5.00 per square foot; she
noted this can definitely make a rear driveway cost prohibitive. Chairman Taylor agreed.
Mr. Gourlie stated his home is well -kept and he would construct a quality carport. Chairman
Taylor noted he drove by the house and he was impressed with the property being orderly and
well- maintained.
Chairman Taylor noted there was a building in the rear of the property and asked Mr. Gourlie if
he had a business. Mr. Gourlie stated he has been an employee of PPG for 13 years. Chairman
Taylor then stated he asked because one of the negative responses received mentioned there
was a cabinet shop at this location. Mr. Gourlie stated he was an avid DIY -er [do it yourself -er]
and he has built numerous items for his family.
Mr. Wingo stated the additional photographs provided by staff were very helpful. He agreed
with constructing the carport in the front of Mr. Gourlie's property.
Ms. Metty asked how close a neighboring front carport was; Chairman Taylor responded it was
located at 2933 McGaha, which is outside the notification area.
Mr. Harmon made a motion to approve this carport request; Ms. Metty seconded. The motion
carried.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
1. City Council Update — Ordinance rezoning approximately 0.5 acres of land at 1530,
1532, and 1534 Kell Blvd. and 1707 Grace Street from Limited Commercial to
General Commercial zoning and amending the Land Use Plan to change the area
to Commercial.
Ms. Coleman stated on October 1 st the City Council approved this ordinance.
2. National Community Planning Month
Ms. Coleman stated October is National Community Planning Month. The American Planning
Association suggested ten ways a community can celebrate:
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1) Declare October as the National Community Planning Month with a proclamation.
2) Have a Planning Department Open House in order for the community to tour the office
and become acquainted with projects in the city.
3) Host a neighborhood walking and biking tour.
4) Create a library display about Planning.
5) Honor Planning Commissioners during a City Council meeting.
6) Find ways to engage youth in Planning.
7) Sponsor a community photo contest.
8) Screen a Planning focused film to capture interest with the local college students.
9) Host a forum or lecture about our community's history.
10) Promote National Community Planning Month with a website and other promotional
outlets.
Ms. Coleman commented, on behalf of the Department of Community Development and in
honor of National Community Planning Month, she wanted to thank the members for their years
of service, their tireless efforts and their commitments devoted to our community. Chairman
Taylor thanked Ms. Coleman.
VII. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 2:13 p.m.
R. "C. Taylor,
ATTEST:
riiq'u6 Coleman, Dept.
Community Development
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