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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_P&Z_11.04.1997MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION November 4, 1997, 6:00 P.M. Vice-Chair, Cynthia Smith called the November 4, 1997, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to order at 6:05, and explained the meeting process. Other Commissioners present were: Claude Proctor, Cal Wilkerson and Robert Brannon. Patrick Walsh, Leon Douglas and Charles Parker were absent. Staff members present were Ed Barry, Director, Hildy Kingma, Chief Development Planner, Kim Shaw, Development Planner, Wendy Walsh, Development Planner, Tom Bolt, Building Plan Reviewer, David Munk, Development Engineer, Carla Benton, Development Technician, Jim Babcock, Development Technician, and Janis Russell, Recording Secretary. Consent Agenda 1. Consideration and possible action on the minutes of the October 7, 1997, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. 2. Consideration and possible action on a Short Form Record Final Plat of Hope Lumber Subdivision and 3.5 acres and 1.955 acres, save and except 0.445 acre in the Clement Stubblefield Survey, to be known as Hope McCoy Subdivision, an 18.62 acre subdivision, with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations. Claude Proctor made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Robert Brannon seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 4-0. Regular Agenda 3. a. Consideration and possible action on a Rezoning of a portion of San Gabriel Heights, Section Six, from A, Agricultural to RS, Residential Single Family, located on Innwood Drive. b. Consideration and possible action on a Final Plat of a Resubdivision of San Gabriel Heights, Section Three, Block H, Lots 8-11, and Section Five, Block B, Lots 21-23, and Section Six, Lot 1, to be known as a Resubdivision of San Gabriel Heights, Section Six; located on Innwood Drive and San Gabriel Overlook; and Variances to the Subdivision Regulations. Hildy Kingma gave the staff report and recommendation. Rusty Winkstern, the applicant, addressed the Commission and passed out a map and signed petition from surrounding property owners in support of the requests. Dale Rye, of 603 West San Gabriel Overlook, and also an applicant, Nancy Knight, of 205 Tallwood, and Jeff Voorhis, of 405 Ridgewood Drive, each addressed the Commission in support of these requests. After the discussion, Cal Wilkerson made a motion to approve the requested rezoning of a portion of the Resubdivision of San Gabriel Heights, Section Six, from the A, Agricultural zoning district to the RS, Residential Single Family zoning district. Robert Brannon seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 4-0. Robert Brannon made a motion to approve the Final Plat of the Resubdivision of San Gabriel Heights, Section Six, provided all Technical Issues are addressed prior to City Council consideration. Approval of the requested variance to Section 34020 G.2. for existing encroachments only and approval of the requested variance to Table 34020, after making the required findings of fact. Cal Wilkerson seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 4-0. 4. Consideration and possible action on a Short Form Record Final Plat and Plat Note Amendment of Wood Ranch, Section Five, Resubdivision of Lots 5 and 6, Block 1, with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations, located at Highway 29 and D.B. Wood Road. Kim Shaw gave the staff report and recommendation. Don Bizzell, agent for the applicant was present and concurred with staff comments. Howard Nemetsky, of 105 Wood Court, addressed the Commission. He said that this project affects the integrity of the RS zoning of the entire neighborhood, and that there was a misrepresentation to the property owners on the part of the developer of the subdivision. Don Bizzell readdressed the Commission in response to the speaker. After the discussion, Cal Wilkerson made a motion to approve the Short Form Final Plat of the Resubdivision of Lots 5 and 6, Block 1, Wood Ranch, Section Five, provided the Technical Issues are addressed prior to City Council consideration. Approval of the requested variances to Figure 33044A and 34020 F.3. to permit one driveway to Highway 29 West, after making the required findings of fact. Robert Brannon seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 4-0. 5. Consideration and possible action on Century Plan Amendment from Intensity Level 3 to Intensity Level 4, for 0.2147 acres in the Nicholas Porter Survey, located at 903 N. Church. David Munk gave the staff report and recommendation. John Warden, agent for the applicant addressed the Commission and concurred with staff. He showed intensity levels of surrounding Commercial properties. Jessica Whitfield, a property owner in the neighborhood, passed out a map depicting old Highway 81. She voiced her opposition to the proposed increase in density with the following concerns: Church Street is not adequate, access to Austin Avenue is questionable, increase in traffic, neighborhood is blocked in, very narrow, old fashioned streets, pot holes and no curbing. Jennifer Gwynn, an adjacent property owner stated that the streets are not made for higher intensity. Bryan McDonald, potential purchaser of 903 N. Church, addressed the Commission. He stated that he would put a business on the site that would be suitable to the neighborhood. Ed Barry briefly explained the intensity levels as set forth in the Century Plan and that there would be DDP requirements for any commercial development. Ms. Whitfield responded. After the discussion, Cal Wilkerson made a motion to deny the Century Plan Amendment, from Intensity Level Three to Intensity Level Four of 0.2147 acres out of the Nicholas Porter Survey. Cynthia Smith seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 3-1. (Robert Brannon was opposed). 6. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Century Plan Amendment from Intensity Level 3 to Intensity Level 4, for 0.66 acres and 0.165 acres in the Nicholas Porter Survey, located at 901 N. Church, and 906 Myrtle. David Munk gave the staff report and recommendation. John Warden, agent for the applicant, addressed the Commission. Jessica Whitfield addressed the Commission: the surrounding property owners had no promise of what's to be put on these lots. A stop light on Stadium Drive is needed, traffic through the neighborhood is already bad, streets are in chronic need of maintenance, storm drainage work is needed. Jennifer Gwynn addressed the Commission stating that the Streets are not capable of handling extra traffic that businesses would generate. Steve Whitfield, 802 N. Myrtle, addressed the P&Z Meeting November 4, 1997 Page 3 Commission with concerns of traffic, lack of traffic lights, runoff draining directly into San Gabriel River and the need to protect the park and River. Claude Proctor made a motion to deny the Century Plan Amendment, from Intensity Level Three to Intensity Level Four, of 0.66 acres and 0.165 acres out of the Nicholas Porter Survey. Cal Wilkerson seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 3-1(Robert Brannon was opposed). 7. Consideration and possible action on a Rezoning of 3.697 acres in the Lewis J. Dyches and Ruidosa Irrigation Company Surveys, to be known as Madison Oaks, Phase One, a portion of Block A, Lot 2, and Block B, Lot 4, from A, Agricultural to C-1, Local Commercial, or any more restrictive zoning district; and a Public Review Final Plat of 17.225 acre tract in the Lewis J. Dyches and Ruidosa Irrigation Company Surveys, to be known as Madison Oaks, Phase One, located on South Austin Avenue and Madison Avenue, with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations. This agenda item was tabled to the December Commission meeting due to a lack of quorum. (Commissioner Robert Brannon abstained from voting on this item, due to a conflict of interest.) 8. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations for Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood 5A, Lot 217, located at 144 Enchanted Drive. Tom Bolt gave the staff report and recommendation. Mary Ann Vitacca, the applicant, addressed the Commission. After the discussion, Robert Brannon made a motion to deny a variance to Section 34020 G.2. for the encroachment of the concrete slab into the rear setback, as there remains a small area of buildable space large enough to accommodate the location of a portable gas grill as shown. Claude Proctor seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 4-0. 9. Consideration and possible action on a request for a Detailed Development Plan of Park Central One, Section II, Block A, Lot 5, to be known as Pioneer Steel International, Inc., with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations, located at 200 Commerce Boulevard. Wendy Walsh gave the staff report and recommendation. The applicant was not present. Robert Brannon made a motion to approve the Detailed Development Plan of Park Central One, Section II, Block A, Lot 5, and variance to Section 34020 F.2. of the Subdivision Regulations, to allow one additional driveway, for the purposes of separating employee and visitor traffic from truck traffic, provided the entrance on Park Central Boulevard is signed for employees and visitors, and provided adequate provisions are made on the DDP for safely separating traffic at the Commerce Boulevard access when the roadway connection is made, after making the required findings of fact, and provided the Technical Issues are addressed prior to City Council consideration. Claude Proctor seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 4-0. 10. a. Consideration and possible action on a Century Plan Amendment, for 57.506 acres in the David Wright and John Berry Surveys, from Intensity Level 2 to Intensity Level 3, to be known as Sunflower Subdivision, located on County Road 152. b. Consideration and possible action on a Concept Plan for 57.506 acres in the David Wright and John P&Z Meeting November 4, 1997 Page 4 Berry Surveys, to be known as Sunflower Subdivision, located on County Road 152. David Munk gave the staff report and recommendation. Tim Haynie, agent for the applicant was present and concurred with staff. Claude Proctor made a motion to approve the requested Century Plan Amendment for Sunflower, from Intensity Level Two to Intensity Level Three provided the developer is responsible for any required off-site water and roadway improvements. Robert Brannon seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 4-0. Cal Wilkerson made a motion to approve the Concept Plan for Sunflower, provided the Technical Issues are addressed prior to City Council consideration. Robert Brannon seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 4-0. 11. Commissioners' comments and reports. November 19th, December 3rd and 10th were suggested for possible joint Council meeting. Ed Barry will follow up with the Council. 12. Staff comments and reports. a. Council action update. Hildy Kingma, Ed Barry and Kim Shaw updated the Commission. b. Discussion of revised staff report format. Carla Benton led the discussion regarding the proposed revised staff report format. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:44. /jmr P&Z Meeting November 4, 1997 Page 5 Sign Review Board Cal, Claude--minutes 4-0. 2. Tom Bolt gave the staff report. Charlie Enochs, agent for the applicant, addressed the Board. Cal Wilkerson made a motion to deny the variance request for signs at 105, 121, 125 and 130 Larkspur Lane. Claude Proctor seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 4-0.