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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZmin2005-08-02MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING August 2, 2005 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Anna held a meeting on Tuesday, August 2, 2005, at 7:00 p.m., at the Community Room of the Texas Star Bank, located at 402 W. While 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 7:03 p.m. by Chairman John Rattan. Members John Rattan, Jon Hendricks, David Crim, Bethany Jablonski, Keith Green and Billy Deragon were present. Commission member Duane Hayes was absent. 2. Consider action on recommendation regarding a minor plat for the Anna Office Building. Including a request of 10' front landscape setback variance (per Ordinance 56.2003, Section 1 -613 -No 3). Ms. Sherry Geer Williams, 1512 W University, McKinney, TX, representing Mr. A. L. Geer (applicantlowner) for the Anna Office Building made a brief presentation. Ms. Williams stated that the proposed building will be used for offices and will be approximately 1,820 square feet in size. Ms. Williams asked that the landscape setback to be reduced to 10 feet to allow for adequate parking due to the depth of the lot. Comments on the plat application by Mr. Maurice Schwanke and Mr. Tim Morris were given to committee members regarding plat. Committee member Billy Deragon expressed concerns regarding the shoulder of the road and if the water line would be located behind the telephone pole. Member Jon Hendricks expressed concerns on the comments made by Morris Engineer regarding the water line issue. City Manager, Lee Lawrence briefly discussed of the 60 feel right-of-way and that several items listed from Morris Engineers were for information only; the main concern was the water line. Mr. Lawrence stated he spoke with James Parkman, Public Works Director, and the City will ask that the water line be installed along the west edge (back yard) of the property, for city purposes as well as service to property involved. Mr. Lawrence stated that the City will work out details with the property owner regarding responsibility for constructing and paying for line. He noted that both the City and the property owner have an interest in the line. The City will probably want to extend the line from 5'h Street to 6'h Street. Mr. Lawrence stated that the sewer issue has been resolved as reflected on the plat. 0B-02-05 P&Z Minutes.doc Page 1 of 4 08-02-05 Comments and recommendations received from Maurice Schwanke & Company and Morris Engineers were as follows: • The water service should be provided by installing an 8" water line along the west edge of lot, (in an easement to be dedicated to City) securing an easement through the adjacent lot to the north and connecting through this easement to the water line on Fourth Street. • Identify any existing easements • Add a dedication statement to the plat (section 5.2.11 -City of Anna SRR) Ms. Williams (representative) and Mr. A.L. Geer, (applicant/owner) agreed to the additional and stated that they would submit a revised plat with the noted changes. Motion made by Jon Hendricks, seconded by Billy Deragon, to recommend to Council approval of minor plat with the conditions as noted by Mr. Schwanke and Mr. Morris. 6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 3. Consider action on recommendation regarding a site plan for the Anna Office Building, Including a request of 10' front landscape setback variance (per Ordinance 56-2003, Section 1 -6D -No 3. Sherry Geer Williams representing Mr. A.L. Geer (applicant/owner) gave presentation on the site plans for the Anna Office Building. Motion made by David Crim, seconded by Keith Green, to recommend to Council approval of site plan for the Anna Office Building. 6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 4. Consider action on recommendation regarding a minor plat for the Graham Addition. David Graham (applicant) gave brief presentation regarding minor plat. Mr. Graham stated that use of the subject property (1.829 acres) to be fenced storage of mostly boats, recreational vehicles, and small trailers. Mr. Graham stated that there will be no sewer or water facilities or office at this site. The subject property is in the City of Anna ETJ, located on the west side of Hwy 5 between CR 422 and 423. Commission member David Crim questioned if there had been any screening on property. Member Jon Hendricks questioned if anything had been received before on land usage. Mr. Lawrence stated that City subdivision regulations require a request of this type be brought before the Commission and Council for consideration. Mr. Lawrence advised that this request does not require any water or sewer and the plat includes the dedicated ROW which is the City's primarily concern. Mr. Lawrence also noted that the plat has very little drainage in the area and there is an existing driveway that is already in place. He also noted that the City does not exercise any land use controls in the ETJ. Motion made by David Crim, seconded by Billy Deragon to recommend to Council approval of minor plat for the Graham Addition. 08-02-05 P&Z Minutes.doc Page 2 of 4 08-02-05 5 aye 1 nay (Hendricks) 5. Consider action on recommendation regarding a minor plat for the Price Addition. Jessica Price (representing Ms. Dessa Adams, the applicant) was recognized to state that she and her husband plan to open a day care center on the subject tract. Ms. Price advised that the existing on-site sewer system would be replaced and the State and County has been contacted to make sure minimum standards are met. Ms. Price noted that there are two houses currently on the land. One will be removed and the remaining unit will be expanded and converted to a day care use. Comments from Tim Morris and Maurice Schwanke were given to committee members. The primary concerns were that the Adams remainder tract was not included in the plat. Mr. Lawrence stated that he was recommending approval of the plat as presented. He noted that Ms. Adams will be notified by City that all normal platting rules and regulations will pertain if there are any further divisions of the property under her ownership. He also slated that he will recommend that the property within the area bounded by S. Powell Parkway, CR 422, and CR 423 be annexed by the City in an effort to prevent further unplanned and haphazard development of this area. Lawrence stated that the following revisions should be made to the plat: • Identify all easements on property • Adjustment of property line so that each tract will have one acre or more after dedication of roadway. • Right-of-way on CR 423 is to be dedicated instead of secured through easement Motion made by David Crim, seconded by Billy Deragon, to recommend to Council approval of the plat conditional that the recommended revisions be made to the plat. 5 aye 1 nay (Jon Hendricks) 0 abstained 6. Citizen comments and other presentations. Ryan Betz, 3838 Oaklawn, Dallas, TX, representing the Skorburg Co., gave a presentation regarding a proposed subdivision to be called Belmont Farms. The land is approximately 230 acres located east of the DART rail line and south of E. White Street. Mr. Betz said that the subdivision will be incorporated into the Town Center project. No action taken. 7. Consider action to approve Minutes of the July 5, 2005 meeting. Motion to approve July 5, 2005 minutes made by Keith Green, seconded by Bethany Jablonski. 6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 8. Adjourn 0&02-05 P&Z Minutes.doc Page 3 of 4 08-02-05 Motion to adjourn made by Keith Green, seconded by Jon Hendricks. 6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. JoWrRattan, Chairman 08-02-05 P&Z Minutea.doc Page 4 of 4 08-02-05