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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
May 2, 2006
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Anna held its regular meeting on Tuesday,
May 2, 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
Keith Green, Joseph Bode, Molly Young, William Ballentyne, and Nancy Pennington.
Commission member Jon Hendricks arrived at 7:08 p.m.
2. Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation regarding request by Mr. Frank Allen
regarding annexation of the following tract:
A 10.150 acre tract of land in the Granderson Stark Survey located on the North
side of CR 421, approximate 1750' east of the DART rail line.
Mr. Lee Lawrence, City Manager, noted that property is located north of CR 421 and
east of Hwy 5. Mr. Lawrence stated that the Skorburg Company has a contract on the
property. Control of this tract will allow the Skorburg group to complete the north/south
thoroughfare that is designed to connect S. Powell Parkway (SH 5) to E. White Street
(FM 455) without getting right-of-way from other property owners. Mr. Lawrence noted
that this is one of the reasons the Skorburg Company is purchasing the property and
there would probably be no development activity on the tract for several years.
Motion made by Joseph Boda, seconded by Molly Young, to recommend approval of
annexation of the Frank Allen 10.150 acre tract of land in the Granderson Stark Survey,
located on the north side of CR 421, approximate 1750' east of the DART rail line.
6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained
Commission member Jon Hendricks was not present during consideration of this agenda
item.
3a. Public Hearing
To consider public comment on a request by Skorburg Company
representing Mr. Allen Frank for Planned Development zoning including: Single
Family Residential, Multi Family Residential, and Commercial uses, a 10.150 acre
tract of land in the Granderson Stark Survey located on the North side of CR 421,
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approximate 1750' east of the DART rail line.
Public Hearing opened at 7:07 p.m. Public Hearing closed at 7:08 p.m.
No comments were made at the public hearing.
3b. Action
To consider action on recommendation regarding request by Skorburg Company
representing Mr. Frank Allen for Planned Development zoning including: Single
Family Residential, Multi Family Residential, and Commercial uses, a 10.150 acre
tract of land in the Granderson Stark Survey located on the North side of CR 421,
approximate 1750' east of the Dart rail line.
Mr. Lawrence noted that the petitioner was notified that they did not provide complete
information needed for the zoning request and requested item be tabled at this time.
Motion made by Molly Young, seconded by Joseph Boda, to table zoning request for the
request of a Planned Development zoning.
7 aye 0 nay 0 abstained
4. Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendations regarding Anna Historic District
Zoning.
Molly Young gave brief review on a proposal to establish a Historical District Zoning
overlay. Ms. Young asked commission members if they would want to make a
recommendation to Council with the information she has provided to consider adopting
an ordinance to preserve the down town area.
Commission member John Rattan suggested having a workshop so that suggestions
and input could be heard from potentially affected and interested parties.
Motion made by William Ballantyne, seconded by Keith Green, to recommend to Council
to consider a Historic District overlay zoning.
7 aye 0 nay 0 abstained
5. Discussion regarding garage requirements in multi -family and town -home district
zones. (Requested by Molly Young)
Molly Young expressed her views regarding garage requirements in multi -family and
town -home district zones. Ms. Young stated that she would like to see an amendment to
the zoning ordinance that would require covered or rear parking or garages.
Mr. Lawrence noted that duplexes are required to have two enclosed parking spaces but
there is no requirement for multi -family development and town -homes.
Commission member Jon Hendricks suggested putting this on the June agenda for an
action.
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6. Discussion regarding multiple commercial district zones. (Requested by Molly
Young)
Mr. Lawrence was recognized to review the current ordinance provisions regarding
commercial zones. He noted that the current zoning ordinance provides for the following
commercial zones:
C-1 Restricted Commercial This district provides for commercial development
designed to accommodate needs of adjacent and nearby residential neighborhoods.
NC Neighborhood Convenience This district provides for areas of no more than two
acres in size and designed to serve nearby residential areas.
C-2 General Commercial This district provides for commercial development
that serves citywide and even regional needs.
CBRD Central Business Redevelopment District This district accommodates the
unique characteristics of the historical center of town and ensures that redevelopment
maintains the integrity of the town center.
C-3 Planned Center District This district provides for a wide range of
establishments and is designed to serve regional needs.
Mr. Lawrence stated that based on prior discussions he understood that the concerns of
PZC members centered on the absence of a zoning district that bridged the gap
between the C-1 and C-2 zones. He noted that members had mentioned that the C-2
district included some uses that were potentially offensive if located near residential
areas or even near some types of retail uses.
After some discussion it was agreed that a modified C-2 schedule of uses would be
developed and brought back to the PZC for consideration.
Citizen comments and other presentations.
There was a brief discussion among citizens and committee members concerning the
Texas Trans Corridor. Mr. Lawrence slated there would be public hearings held on this
matter in the summer of 2006 but the hearings had not yet been scheduled. He stressed
that the hearings would be important and that parties with an interest in the matter
should participate in the hearings.
8. Consider action to approve Minutes of the April 4, 2006 meeting.
Motion made by Joseph Boda, seconded by Keith Green, to approve the minutes of the
April 4, 2006 meeting.
7 aye 0 nay 0 abstained
9. Adjourn.
Motion to adjourn by Molly Young, seconded by Nancy Pennington.
7 aye 0 nay 0 abstained
Meeting was adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
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Jin Rattan, Chairman
ATTEST:
Tana R siniwe Assistant
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