HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_P&Z_06.03.1997MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
June 3, 1997, 6:00 P.M.
GEORGETOWN, TX
Chair, Leon Douglas called the June 3, 1997, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to order at 6:05 p.m., and
explained the meeting process. Other Commissioners present were: Patrick Walsh, Robert Brannon, Cynthia Smith,
Cal Wilkerson, Charles Parker and Claude Proctor. Staff members present were Ed Barry, Director, Hildy Kingma,
Chief Development Planner, Wendy Walsh, Development Planner and Janis Russell, Recording Secretary.
Consideration of approval of the Consent Agenda which included the following:
1. Consideration and possible action on the minutes of the May 6, 1997, Planning and Zoning Commission
Meeting.
2. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Revised Final Plat of a 21.93 acre tract in the Antonio
Flores Survey, to be known as A Planned Unit Development of Katy Crossing, Section Two, located on
FM971.
3. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Rezoning of the proposed Resubdivision of Chaparro
Estates, Lot 8 and a 0.26 acre tract in the George Thompson and R.T. Jenkins Surveys, to be known as
Warnock Estates, From A, Agricultural to RS, Residential Single Family, located on Sedro Trail.
Cynthia Smith made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as written. Claude Proctor seconded the motion which
passed by a vote of 7-0.
Regular Agenda
4. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Variance from the Subdivision Regulations for Lot 12,
Block D, River Bend Subdivision, Unit III, located at 3017 Addie Lane. Hildy Kingma gave the staff report
and recommendation. Cal Wilkerson recused herself from voting on this item. Jim Breeding, applicant and
former owner, representing the present owner, addressed the Commission. He stated that the house has no
storage area in the garage and two large trees would have to be removed to put the storage building anywhere
else on the lot. Patrick Walsh asked if a survey was done at the time the house was built. Mr. Breeding
responded that no survey was done because there was no mortgage. William Murdock, a surrounding property
owner, addressed the Commission, and stated that he was in favor of the variances. After the discussion,
Cynthia Smith made a motion to approve a variance to Section 34020 G.2. for the encroachment of the house
into the side setback, after making the required findings of fact, and denial of the variance to Sections 34020
G.2. and 34030 for the accessory structure, thereby requiring the removal of the structure from the setback and
easement. Robert Brannon seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 6-0-1.
5. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations for Parkview
Estates, Section I, Block A, Lot 1, located at 201 Gann Street. Wendy Walsh gave the staff report and
recommendation. Mr. Mark D. Fleitman, the applicant, was present and concurred with Staff. Patrick Walsh
made a motion to approve the requested variance to Section 37040 B. of the Subdivision Regulations for
Parkview Estates, Section I, Block A, Lot 1, provided fence posts are not installed within the Public Utility
Easement, and subject to City Council approval of a License to Encroach into the Public Utility Easement, after
making the required findings of fact. Robert Brannon seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 7-0.
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6. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Short Form Final Plat of a portion of Block 3 and an alley
in the Southside Addition, to be known as Daniel Amos Davidson Addition, located at 1818 Elm Street; with
Variances to the Subdivision Regulations. Hildy Kingma gave the staff report and recommendation. Don
Bizzell, agent for the applicant, was present and responded to the Commission's questions. He pointed out
that the staff recommendation regarding the setback on Church Street would result in no change to the 25 foot
requirement. He requested that a variance to permit a 20 foot setback on Church Street be approved. Cal
Wilkerson made a motion to approve the Short Form Final Plat for Daniel Amos Davidson Addition, provided
the Technical Issue is addressed prior to City Council consideration. Approval of the requested variances to
Section 34020 G. for the existing encroachments only, and to Table 34020 to establish a front yard setback of
20 feet on Church Street, after making the required findings of fact. Claude Proctor seconded the motion
which passed by a vote of 7-0.
7. Commissioners' comments and reports. Patrick Walsh asked about Professional Liability Insurance. Ed
responded to his question. Cynthia Smith also commented and volunteered to talk to Sheree Rabe and report
at the next meeting.
Cynthia Smith asked about the Metro Mart suit. Ed Barry stated that the City had been released from that suit
and had no more information.
The P&Z workshop memo sent to the City Council retreat was discussed by Ed Barry. Mr. Barry commented
that a member of the Commission being present at particularly the second City Council meeting of each month,
would be favorable. Ed Barry will talk to the Council and find out the role of that member if he or she
attends the meeting.
8. Staff comments and reports.
a. Council action update. Hildy Kingma updated the Commission. Ms. Kingma informed the
Commission of the Thursday, June 19th, drainage course, to be held in the Council Chambers from 1:30-5:00.
She also reminded the Commission of the 6:00 P&Z special meeting on Tuesday, June 17th. Ed Barry told
the Commission about the Short Course in Dallas for Planning Officials on Wednesday, June 18th.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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