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Home My WebLink AboutPZmin2006-04-04MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING April 4, 2006 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Anna held a meeting on Tuesday, April 4, 2006, 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. Call to order and establishment of quorum. Chairman John Rattan called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Members present were William Ballentyne, Joseph Bode, Keith Green, Jon Hendricks, and Molly Young. Commission member Nancy Pennington arrived at 7:05 p.m. 2. Presentation regarding Anna ISD growth and future plans - Dr. Joe Wardell, Superintendent of Anna Schools. Dr. Joe Wardell, Superintendent, of Anna ISD gave a presentation and answered questions regarding current and projected growth for the Anna School District. Dr. Wardell stated that school enrollment has increased 20 percent this year. Dr. Wardell informed that a citizen group was organized to help with future planning for the district. Dr. Wardell stated that ten years from now the district will have approximately 6,000 students and at that point there will be four elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school. He noted that the district at build out will include approximately 16 elementary schools, 8 middle schools and 4 high schools. Dr. Wardell briefed the PZC on the Anna ISD 2005 Facility Plan information which was distributed to the members and discussed plans for the next school year. 3. Consider/Discuss/Act on final plat for the Anna Elementary School #2 Addition. Dr. Joe Wardell gave brief presentation regarding the Anna Elementary School #2 Addition. The location of the new school is on east side of CR 367, south of the intersection of W. White Street and CR 367. Lee Lawrence, City Manager, noted that the comments from Morris Engineers did not relate to the plat itself but instead related to civil engineering plans for the water, sewer, and roadway improvements relating to the site development. Mr. Lawrence stated that further review of the Flood regulations indicated that existing studies of the Slater Creek/Anna Lake area identified a base flood elevation that could be used by the ISD to satisfy flood study requirements. PZC Minutes 04-04-06.doc Paye 1 of 4 04-04-06 Mr. Lawrence stated the comments from Morris Engineer regarding the water and sewer are technical issues that will be resolved upon further discussion with the ISD and its engineers. Mr. Lawrence noted the comments regarding the street issue are superseded by the agreement the City now has in place relative to the park contract between the City and ISD recently signed. Mr. Lawrence staled that the staff recommended approval of the plat. Motion made by Jon Hendricks, seconded by Molly Young, to recommend to Council approval of final plat for the Anna Elementary School #2 Addition with the condition that the comments of Morris Engineers regarding the flood study is satisfied. 7 aye 0 nay 0 abstained Commission member William Ballantyne left the meeting at approximately 7:30 p.m 4. Consider/Discuss/Act on development plat for Pennington Farm Addition. Mr. Bart Pennington, 12054 Beaver Creek, Anna, Texas gave brief presentation regarding the Pennington Farm Addition. Mr. Pennington informed that he wants to construct a 50'X 50' metal storage building at his home, located at 12054 Beaver Creek. Property is located in the ETJ area of Anna. Mr. Lawrence noted that the City has a development plat ordinance amended to the sub- division ordinance and a development plat must be submitted when any construction occurs in the Anna ETJ. Mr. Lawrence noted that the development plat ordinance requires certain information regarding right-of-way, major thoroughfare or easement issues. Motion made by Joseph Boda, seconded by Keith Green, to recommend to Council approval of development plat for Pennington Farm Addition. 6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 5a. Public Hearing To consider public comments on a request by Mr. Alexander Hamilton to change zoning on tract of land in the Grandison Stark Survey, Abstract 798, from General Commercial (C-2) to Multifamily (MF -1) Residential Zoning. The subject property Is 120 feet depth by 129 feet wide, located in the 900 block of South Interurban, on the west side of Interurban Street. Public hearing was opened at 7:40 p.m. Mr. Alexander Hamilton, 16901 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, Texas, gave presentation regarding zoning request for the subject tract from C-2 General Commercial to MF -1 Multifamily, and presented pictures to show what the apartments would look like when completed. Members expressed concerns with the parking, attached garages and the area being gated. Ms. Pennington expressed opposition to multifamily development and expressed a concern regarding small size of units. PZC Minutes 04-04-06.doc Page 2 of 4 04-04-06 Mr. Hamilton informed that the parking would be in front, including two parking spaces per unit and no garages. Mr. Hamilton noted that the town homes would be approximately 5 units of about 1400 square feet in size. Mr. Alexander stated that the units would be valued at $140,000 to $150,000 each, which would significantly increase the lax base of the City, particularly since the property is currently occupied only by a dilapidated structure. Public hearing was closed at 7:40 p.m. 5b. Consider action on ordinance changing zoning on tract of land owned by Mr. Alexander Hamilton in the Grandison Stark Survey, Abstract 798, from General Commercial (C-2) to Multifamily (MF -1) Residential Zoning, a 120 feet deep by 129 feet wide tract of land, located in the 900 block of South Interurban, on the west side of Interurban Street. Mr. Lawrence stated that the subject property was located adjacent to two duplex units on the north, a vacant tract to the immediate south, and the ISD football practice field on the east (across S. Interurban Street). He also noted that the Land Use Plan for the area was for retail/commercial development but that the zoning of the adjacent tract for duplex development brought into question the ability of the City to pursue the intent of the Land Use Plan. He recommended approval of the zoning request. Motion made by Jon Hendricks, seconded by Joseph Boda, to recommend denial of the zoning request. 4 aye 2 nay (Rattan, Young) 0 abstained 6. Discussion - Land Use and Thoroughfare Plan. Mr. Lawrence stated that several major unanticipated developments had occurred recently within the Anna planning area which were not and could not have been anticipated when the Land Use Plan and Thoroughfare Plan were developed. These developments include the proposed routing of the Collin County Outer Loop, the proposed routing of the Trans -Texas Corridor, several large master planned development projects such as Anna Ranch, Mantua, and the Tomlin Investments tract along East Fork Creek. He also noted the importance of possible eastward extension of the City's jurisdiction. Mr. Lawrence briefly described these various development issues and how they might impact land uses and thoroughfare needs. No action was taken on this item. Discussion —Anna Historic District Zoning. Commission member Molly Young gave presentation regarding proposal to consider having a Historic Overlay District in the downtown area. Ms. Young offered to compile her information in a form and bring back to committee for review that could be presented to council. Mr. Lawrence noted that because the historic downtown area of the community had never been a very large area and because many of the downtown commercial buildings had been removed, the focus of the historic zoning and development efforts should be to redevelop the historic center of the community, rather than preservation of the existing PZC Minutes 04 04-06.doc Page 3 of 4 04-04-06 structures. Mr. Bode expressed concern about how historic district regulations would affect home owners in the area. By consensus the Commission requested that a formal set of guidelines and/or regulations be presented at a future meeting for consideration. 6. Citizen comments and other presentations. Ms. Micky S. Cody of Anna, Texas stated that she had moved back to Anna and expressed that she would like to see a serious commitment to redevelopment of the historic downtown area. 9. Consider action to approve Minutes of the March 7, 2006 meeting. Motion to approve minutes of March 7, 2006 made by Joseph Boda, seconded by Keith Green. 6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 10. Adjourn. Motion to adjourn at 9:01 p.m. by Keith Green, seconded by Nancy Pennington. 6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained l- . A -- 'John Rattan, Chairman ATTEST: oseph oecretary PZC Minutes 04-04-06.doc Page 4 of 4 04-04-06