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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
October 5, 2004
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Anna held its regular meeting on Tuesday,
October 5, 2004, at 6:30 p.m., at the Community Room of the Texas Star Bank, located at 402
W. White Street (FM 455), Anna, Texas, to consider the following items.
Call to order.
The meeting was called to order at 6:45 p.m.
2. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum.
Members present included Chairman John Rattan, Mr. David Crim, Mr. John
Curiel, and Ms. Bethany Jablonski.
3. Staff briefing.
Mr. Lawrence was recognized to briefly review the background of the Leonard
Enterprises project. The Leonard property is 236 acres located on the south side
of E. White Street, bounded on three sides by existing city limits, between
Wildwood Farms to the east, the Primrose tract on the north, and the Town Center
project on the south.
4. Work Session: Zoning issues related to development of Leonard Enterprises property in
G. Stark Survey, Abstract No. 798.
Mr. Brett Pedigo of Centex Homes was recognized to discuss plans for the
Leonard Enterprises tract. Mr. Nathan Thompson and Mr. Scott Bussell were also
present, representing Carter & Burgess. Mr. Pedigo noted that Centex Homes
wanted to develop the property for single family residential uses with an overall
density of approximately four units per acre. One amenity center and possible a
couple of "tot lots" would be included in the project.
He noted that there were 2-3 products that would probably be included in the
project. The first product would range from 1,100 -1,200 square feet up to the
1,800 square feet range. The second level product would range from 1,600 s.f. up
to about 3,500 s.f. The third product is the same size as the second line product
but with nicer features and more options. He indicated that the applicant would
seek a zoning similar to that granted to the owners of the Primrose tract.
Mr. Rattan noted that 5 foot side yards would probably not be acceptable to the
city council and the vast majority of units would need to be larger than 1,400
square feet (living space) house size.
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A suggestion was made that a 7-8 foot side yard with an offset 4 foot setback
would be more satisfactory. Mr. Pedigo suggested that a 7 feet offset with a 5 feet
arrangement might be a more reasonable option.
Mr. Pedigo also suggested that the property owner was debating whether to bring
the property into the city and possible looking at other options.
Mr. Pedigo also asked if the Commission would accept a grid layout with larger
side yards rather than a curvilinear layout with smaller side yards. Most
Commission members expressed preference for the curvilinear layout.
5. Consider action as desired regarding request by Ms. Molly Young regarding historic
zoning and native green street planting.
Ms. Molly Young was recognized and provided documents relating to the historic
zoning and green street planting. She noted that there were several structures in
town that would qualify for historic zoning. She offered to develop an inventory of
these structures and assist in developing an ordinance to fit the Anna situation.
Mr. Lawrence stated that the staff would work with Mr. Schwanke to develop an
illustration or map showing the locations of the structures. He also noted that the
staff needed to develop some standards regarding height, exterior materials, and
similar features and characteristics. He also stated that the focus in the
downtown area should be on redevelopment rather than restoration of existing
structures, especially for commercial structures.
Mr. Rattan noted that the main thing that was needed was development of
architectural standards to regulate redevelopment efforts. He also suggested that
we take the existing C-1 zone and add and subtract uses from that district and
overlay that new district over the downtown area.
Discuss request by A & H Investments regarding redevelopment issues along W. Fourth
Street in downtown Anna.
Mr. Lawrence was recognized to note that the key problem for the downtown
redevelopment is parking. Mr. Rattan stated that he thought that the only realistic
way of dealing with the issue was to provide off-site parking somewhere in the
area. Lawrence also stated that Mr. Hendricks, a partner in A&H Investments, had
inquired regarding the potential for head -in parking along Interurban Street as a
possibility for providing at least a few parking spaces. There was no objection
expressed by Commission members to the head -in parking concept on
Interurban.
Staff report/update on current projects.
There was no discussion or presentation by staff.
8. Video presentation — Community of Choices.
No video presentation was made.
9. Citizen comments and other presentations.
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There were no citizen comments or other presentations.
10. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
C airman John Rattan
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