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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZmin2005-07-05MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING July 5, 2005 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Anna held a meeting on Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at 7:00 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. 1. Call to order and establishment of quorum The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was officially called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman John Rattan. Members John Rattan, David Crim, John Curial, Bethany Jablonski, Keith Green and Billy Deragon were present. Commission members Jon Hendricks arrived at 7:20 p.m. and Duane Hayes at 7:25 p.m. Commission members Bethany Jablonski, Keith Green, and Billy Deragan were swore in at 7:13 p.m. as full appointed members of the Planning and Zoning Commission by Chairman Rattan. Commission member John Curiel whose term ended July, 2005 was presented with an appreciation plaque by Chairman Rattan for his dedicated services to the City of Anna Planning and Zoning Committee. Chairman Rattan welcomed new member Billy Deragon to the Planning and Zoning Commission. 2. Election of officers a. Chairman b. Vice -Chairman c. Secretary Lee Lawrence, City Manager gave a brief presentation regarding duties of each officer for the Planning and Zoning Committee. Mr. Lawrence informed the Commission that the City Charter includes seven (7) full members for the Planning and Zoning Committee and no alternates. Election of officers was as follow: John Rattan was nominated for Chairman by David Crim. 6 aye 0 nays 0 abstained Jon Hendricks was nominated for Vice -Chairman by Keith Green. 07-05-05 P&Z Minutes.doc Page 1 of 4 07-05-05 6 aye 0 nays 0 abstained Nominees for Secretary were Keith Green nominated by David Crim, Bethany Jablonski by Keith Green and Billy Deragon by Jon Hendricks. Keith Green received no votes, Bethany Jablonski received two (2) votes and Billy Deragon received four (4) votes. Billy Deragon was appointed as Secretary. 3. Public Hearing To consider public comments on a request by Mr. Clarence Richardson to change zoning of a 0.906 acre tract in the Henry Brantley Survey, Abstract 71, located behind property at 1104 N. Powell, on the east side facing Riggins street from Single Family District to a Two Family Residential zoning. Public Hearing was open at 7:21 p.m. Mr. Clarence Richardson, 1104 N. Powell Pkwy, Anna, Texas gave brief presentation regarding zoning request. Mr. Lawrence, City Manager, advised that City did not receive any response letters back from property owners within the 200 feet area. Mr. Lawrence provided members with a map that showed areas of single family residence. Molly Young, 2512 Margaret Ln., Anna, Texas expressed concerns regarding acreage of the land, setbacks, square footage and whether a garage would be required for parking. Ms. Young also had concerns with maintenance of rental property. Member Jon Hendricks expressed concern about re -zoning to a two family residential and if a variance would be needed. Mr. Deragon expressed concern for the additional front parking. Mr. John Curiel stated that he knows Mr. Richardson (petitioner) and is aware of other property areas that he has built and that his rental property is well kept. Mr. Lawrence stated that issues such as parking would be addressed with building permits. Mr. Richardson (petitioner) advised the clearance would be 20' X 20' pads, two spaces per unit and four spaces all together. It was suggested by members of the committee that Mr. Richardson consider having a two single family residence instead. Public Hearing closed at 6:27 p.m 07-05-05 P&Z Minutes.duc Page 2 of 4 07-05-05 4. Action To consider action on recommendation regarding request by Mr. Clarence Richardson to change zoning of a 0.906 acre tract in the Henry Brantley Survey, Abstract 71 from Single Family District to a Two Family Residential zoning. Motion made by Duane Hayes, seconded by Keith Green, to recommend to Council to change zoning of a 0.906 acre tract in the Henry Brantley Survey from Single Family District to a Two Family District. Request denied. 3 ayes by Jablonski, Hayes, Green 3 nays by Hendricks, Crim, Deragon 1 abstained by Ration Mr. Lawrence stated that the petitioner can submit his application to the City Council even with a negative recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Committee. 5. Public Hearing To consider public comments on a request by Mr. Bently Powell to change zoning of a 4.664 acre tract Henry Brantley Survey, Abstract 71, located on west 5'h street from 1-2 Heavy Industrial District to C-2 General Commercial zoning. Public Hearing opened at 7:57 p.m Bentley Powell, 101 Harper, Anna, Texas gave brief presentation regarding zoning Request. Molly Young, 2512 Margaret Lane, Anna, Texas stated that she had no objection to a zoning change or a private club but suggested that zoning be C-1 instead of a C-2 because of where the property is located, but that she is in support of redevelopment. Ms. Young also submitted a written response, which she distributed to commission members. Diane Durfee, 406 W. 30 Street, Anna, Texas expressed concerns regarding safety, noise and small children in the neighborhood if property is re -zoned. Jack Lentz, 406 W. 4'h Street, Anna, Texas stated his objection to the zone change. Mr. Lentz stated that the zoning needs to stay as heavy industrial. He stated that there are too many children in the neighborhood and there would be too much traffic for streets and too much noise for residential areas. Elizabeth James, 11548 Sheffield, Anna, Texas expressed concerns regarding the re- zoning request. Public hearing closed at 8:27 p.m. 6. Action To consider action on recommendation regarding request by Mr. Bently Powell to change zoning of a 4.664 acre tract in the Henry Brantley Survey, Abstract 71 from 1-2 Heavy Industrial District to C-2 General Commercial zoning. 07-05-05 P&Z Minutes.doc Page 3 of 4 07-05-05 Motion made by David Crim, seconded by Keith Green to recommend to City Council to change zoning of a 4.664 acre tract from 1-2 Heavy Industrial District to C-2 General Commercial zoning. Request was denied by following vote: 2 ayes (Crim, Green) 4 nays (Hendricks, Hayes, Jablonski, Deragon) 1 abstention (Rattan) 7. Citizen comments and other presentations. No comments were made. 8. Consider action to approve Minutes of the following meeting: . June 7,2005 Motion to approve June 7, 2005 minutes made by Keith Green, seconded by Jon Hendricks. 7 aye o nay 0 abstained 9. Adjourn. Motion to adjourn at 8:56 p.m. made by David Crim, seconded by Keith Green. 7 aye 0 nay 0 abstained JokK Rattan, Chairman 07-05-05 P&Z Minutes.doc Page 4 of 4 07-05-05