Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes - 11/13/2013 MINUTES
PLANNING &ZONING COMMISSION
November 13, 2013
PRESENT:
R. C. Taylor, Chairman •Members
Johnny Combs •
Rick Graham •
John Harmon •
John Kidwell •
Karla Miller Metty •
James Wingo •
Rodney Martin (seated in audience) •Alternate#1
Barney Brock (seated in audience) •Alternate#2
James McKechnie, Assist. City Attorney •Legal Depart.
Karen Gagne, Planning Administrator •City Staff
Monique Coleman, Planner II •
Leo Mantey, Planner I •
Diane Parker •
ABSENT:
Mary Ward •Council Liaison
Jeff Browning •Members
Vicky Payne •
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 October 9, 2013 meeting. Mr. Wingo
seconded the motion. The minutes were approved with a unanimous vote.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1. PRELIMINARY PLAT
The Planning &Zoning Commission recommended approval of the following plats subject to the
Standard Conditions of Approval for Preliminary Plats and any specific conditions listed:
Standard Conditions of Approval for Preliminary 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 Marshall 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 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.
Bridge Creek Estates (Nov. 2013)
a. Move title to the top of the plat and include Surveyor's seal and signature.
(Planning/Public Works)
b. Show topographical contour lines at two (2) foot intervals. (Planning)
c. Lots 72 and 73 along Shady Grove Ln. were recently replatted to 73-A. Please
indicate this change correctly on the revised preliminary plat for this subdivision.
(Planning)
d. Indicate subdivision boundaries by heavy lines. (Planning)
e. Every parcel must have a lot and block number provided in the legal description.
(Planning)
f. Show the city limit line on the plat map and the location map. (Planning)
g. Planning will check revisions to ensure addressing consistency. (Planning)
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h. Label all proposed streets and alleys as "proposed to be dedicated" and indicate
width. For spacing purposes, "to be dedicated" or an abbreviated version of this is
also acceptable. (Planning)
i. Show names of adjacent subdivision and indicate lot and block for platted lots or
property owner's name for unplatted tracts. (Planning)
j. If proposed on the plat, give open space lots a lot and block number. (Planning)
k. Sewer and water service is available to serve this subdivision. (Public Works)
I. Revise the layout of the streets and lots, particularly in the southern portion of plat,
to provide an accessible corridor of a minimum of 30 ft. in width over and across the
48-inch raw water line. Actual location of the line needs to be determined in the field
to make sure the corridor is platted properly. Public Works has concerns about
residential construction adjacent to and resulting maintenance accessibility to the 48
inch raw water line as shown. Especially when crossing the middle of lots 76 thru 80.
Configurations from previous preliminary plats were acceptable. (Public Works)
m.Provide updated sanitary sewer, water and storm drainage master-plans as required
in Section 4.4 of the S&DRs. (Public Works)
n. Medical Drive, east of Bridge Creek Drive is actually"Sports Street". (Public Works)
o. Preliminary looks okay. However, additional easements will be needed for lots being
final platted. (Oncor)
2. REGULAR 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. Certain-Teed Products Addition, Lot 2, 3, And 4, Block 1 (November 2013)
1. All access to state roadways shall be approved by TxDOT. (TxDOT)
2. Change "Lot" to "Lots" in the legal description title. (Planning)
3. Please indicate and show full width of Allendale Road right-of-way. (Planning)
4. Provide utility slips. (Planning)
5. Lots 2, 3 and 4, Block 1 may be served by water via the 12-inch line in Allendale
Road; however, sewer service still needs to be addressed before this plat can be
filed with the County Clerk's Office. The existing private 10-inch water line loop
system needs to be identified and isolated from the public water supply system
for health and water quality reasons. (Public Works
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6. The second page of the plat (the map) does not scale 1-inch=200 ft. as
indicated. Please check and correct scaling errors. (Planning/Public Works)
7. Ghost text the previous "Lot 1-A" Certain-Teed Products Addn. on the plat.
(Public Works)
8. In previous development meetings staff and the developer discussed providing
an access easement around the northern border of Lot 3. This access easement
for LDH Signal Hill, LLC is not shown on the plat. Please provide this easement
or provide documentation that notes an access agreement with LDH Signal Hill.
(Public Works)
9. Engineering has additional minor comments that have been identified on the plat
and in the field notes. Engineering requests a meeting with Surveyor to discuss
these minor comments as well as the Allendale Road and Southwest Pkwy right-
of-way. (Public Works)
b. Dickey Addition, Lot 1, Block 1 (November 2013)
1. All access to state roadways shall be approved by TxDOT. (TxDOT)
2. This business has a permitted OSSF. As long as they are not expanding the size
of the business or building over the system we have no comments. (Public
Health District)
3. Show city limit line on location/vicinity map and fix signature certificate spacing.
(Planning)
4. Please indicate the following on the plat:
Rural Water Request Requirements:
Pursuant Resolution 112-89 the sale of public (city) water for non-residential
uses on properties outside city limits requires a waiver from the Wichita Falls
City Council. Developers must work with the Planning, Public Works, and Health
Department to complete the rural water application to obtain permission for
outside water sales. (Planning)
5. Provide utility slips. (Planning)
6. No comments (Public Works)
c. M.H. Keen Subdivision, Lots 2 &3, Block 1 (November 2013)
1. All access to state roadways shall be approved by TxDOT. (TxDOT)
2. Although the signature block/certificate is shown for the authorized agent or
representative for the owner(s), please indicate the names, address, and phone
numbers of all existing recorded property owners. (Planning)
3. Show the full right-of-way for Sisk Road and indicate the width. If the width
varies, please indicate the width at two variable points. (Planning)
4. Please clarify the source for the former property line shown on the proposed Lot
2. (Planning)
5. Since a right-of-way dedication is shown on this plat, please change the
certificate from the Director of Community Development to the P&Z Chairman
and Secretary. (Planning)
6. Provide utility slips. (Planning)
7. Provide a 10 ft. utility easement along Sisk Road Frontage. (Public Works)
8. Increase the north-south 15 ft. utility easement, to 20 ft. in width (Public Works)
9. There is a sanitary sewer line traversing the proposed Lot 2, towards the middle
of the lot, please provide a 20 ft. utility easement. (Public Works)
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10. Engineering has additional minor comments that have been identified on the plat.
Engineering requests a meeting with Surveyor to discuss additional minor
comments and Sisk Rd. right-of-way. (Public Works)
11. Dedicate an additional 10 ft. utility easement along Sisk Road and the west
property line. (Oncor)
3. CARPORTS
a. Case C 13-40
Residential carport in the front setback
5126 Inlet Drive
Carlos Soto with Deco Construction representing the property owner, Anne Hinton, applied for
conditional use approval to construct a carport at Ms. Hinton's residence on Inlet Drive. There
are six (6) properties located within the 200 foot notification area with carports in the front
setbacks.
Thirty (30) surrounding properties were notified of this request. Four (4) or 13.33% responded
in favor and zero (0) responses were received marked opposed or undecided/other.
b. Case C 13-41
Carport in the front setback for a church office building
4728 Neta Lane
Don Heyer representing the Edgemere Church of Christ requested approval for a carport to be
located in the front setback for a church office building on Neta Lane. There are four (4)
carports located within the 200 foot notification area with carports in the front setbacks.
Twenty-two (22) surrounding property owners were notified of this request. Four (4) or 4.55%
replied in favor and zero (0) responses were received marked opposed or undecided/other.
c. Case C 13-43
Residential carport in the front setback
4741 Cape Cod Drive
Stan and Dixie Ware requested approval to construct a carport in the front setback at their
residence on Cape Cod Drive. There are zero (0) carports within the 200 foot notification area
with carports in the front setbacks.
Twenty-four (24) surrounding property owners were notified of this request. Five (5) or 20.83%
replied in favor and zero (0) responses were received marked opposed or undecided/other.
d. Case C 13-44
Residential carport in the front setback
3205 Buchanan Street
Frasher Johnson requested approval to construct a carport in the front setback of his residence
on Buchanan Street. There are two (2) carports within the 200 foot notification area with
carports in the front setbacks.
Nineteen (19) surrounding property owners were notified of this request. Four (4) or 21.05%
responded in favor and zero (0) responses were received marked opposed or undecided/other.
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e. Case C 13-45—on the Regular Agenda
f. Case 13-46
Carport in the front setback for an office building
1301 Holliday Street
Cothran Construction requested conditional use approval to construct a carport in the front
setback on 1301 Holliday for an office building owned by Angela Dunn. There are zero (0)
carports within the 200 foot notification area with carports in the front setback.
Eight (8) surrounding property owners were notified of this request. One (1) or 12.50% replied
in favor and zero (0) responses were received marked opposed or undecided/other.
Mr. Kidwell requested Case C 13-45 be placed on the Regular Agenda to allow discussion of
this carport.
Mr. Wingo made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda; Mr. Kidwell seconded. The motion
carried. Chairman Taylor stated the carports for 5126 Inlet Drive, 4728 Neta Lane, 4741 Cape
Cod Drive, 3205 Buchanan Street, and 1301 Holliday Street were approved.
V. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Case C 13-45
Residential carport in the front setback
2503 9th Street
Joseph Rodriquez requested approval to construct a carport in the front setback at the
residence of Roger Pollan on 2503 9th Street. There are zero (0) carports within the 200 foot
notification area with carports in the front setback.
Seventeen (17) surrounding property owners were notified of this request. Zero (0) responses
were received marked in favor, opposed or undecided/other.
The applicant was not present for the meeting.
Mr. Kidwell stated he is also a member of the Landmark Commission. He commented this
house had previously been discussed at one of their meetings as a possible landmark because
of its age and the architectural style of the home. He continued by stating if a carport would be
constructed in the front, the potential for a landmark designation might not be a possibility. Mr.
Kidwell stated he would therefore be opposed to this request.
Ms. Coleman asked if the property owner was requesting landmark designation or was the
Commission considering this home because of the age and character of the home. Mr. Kidwell
noted this house was mentioned at a previous Landmark commission meeting and the owner is
not seeking a designation.
Chairman Taylor asked if the owner had been contacted regarding a landmark designation; Mr.
Kidwell stated he did not think the owner knew of this possibility. Chairman Taylor suggested
tabling this item until the owner could be informed of the landmark designation option.
Ms. Metty noted of the 17 notifications mailed, not one response was received. It appears the
surrounding property owners are neutral regarding this carport request.
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Mr. Graham asked if a carport were constructed would designation for the home next to door at
901 Kemp be affected. Mr. Kidwell stated only the property with the carport would be impacted.
Chairman Taylor asked if this case could be tabled for further research. Mr. McKechnie stated a
motion to table this request could be made then it could be discussed at the next meeting.
Mr. Kidwell made a motion to table Case C 13-45, carport request for 2503 9th Street, until next
month; Mr. Harmon seconded. The vote was six (6) in favor to one (1) opposed (Mr. Graham).
Mr. Graham stated if the owner made a request to build the carport, he believes there should
be a vote upholding the owner's wishes. Mr. Harmon stated the Commission is not opposing the
carport; but would prefer to have more information before making a decision.
2. Case C 13-42
Request for a conditional use permit to place a new manufactured home on a
vacant lot in a General Commercial (GC) zoning district
3610 Parkhill Road
Moises and Mary Melo requested approval to place a new manufactured home on a vacant lot
on Parkhill Road. In a GC zoning district, a conditional use is required for a manufactured
home. Staff felt this use would be compatible with the surrounding area and recommended
approval with the following conditions to be met prior to the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy.
1. The property must be platted,
2. The construction of brick or stone skirting is required, and
3. Paved parking for two (2) vehicles is required.
Nine (9) surrounding property owners were notified of this request. Two (2) or 22.22%
responded in favor, none (0) were opposed, and one (1) or 11.11% replied as undecided/other.
Ms. Coleman stated the applicant requested approval to construct a 28 ft. x 68 ft. manufactured
home on Parkhill Road. She reviewed the photographs of the property with the Commission
noting there had been a previous residence at this location that may have been destroyed in a
fire. She explained the surrounding area consisted of the Whispers of Hope Horse Farm, a
manufactured home, and a single family residence.
Ms. Coleman explained the applicant had questions regarding the paving of parking spaces.
She suggested a time limit be administered for this condition and the possible use of gravel as
a surface or using the existing paved surface for parking.
Bobby Ladyman of Quality Homes stated the manufactured home is ready to be installed on the
Melo's property. He asked if the existing drive might be used for the parking requirement.
Chairman Taylor asked if there was a requirement for the surface. Ms. Coleman stated parking
is not permitted for a residence on an unpaved or grassy surface; however, it is allowed if it is
the primary surface for the residence. She further stated it appears the previous residence used
the paved surface [for parking] which would be acceptable if the Commission felt it was
appropriate. Chairman Taylor asked if the parking area was gravel near the previous
foundation. Mr. Ladyman stated it was gravel for two cars. Mr. Harmon stated most of the
driveways in that area are gravel and he would not have a problem with this residence having a
gravel drive.
Mr. Harmon made a motion to remove the paved parking requirement and to allow the use of
the existing gravel parking; Ms. Metty seconded. The motion carried.
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Mr. Kidwell made a motion to approve this request; Mr. Wingo seconded. The motion carried.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
City Council Update
Ms. Coleman stated there were no items from this Commission that required City Council action
during the last month.
New Members
Ms. Coleman recognized and welcomed the newly appointed members for this Commission,
Johnny Combs, Rodney Martin and Barney Brock.
VII. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 2:35 p.m.
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R. C. Taylor, Chairmgd Date
ATTEST:
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nique'leman, Dept. of Community Development Date