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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZmin2007-02-06MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING February 6, 2007 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Anna heli its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 6, 2007, 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. Chairman John Rattan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present were John Rattan, Jon Hendricks, Joseph Bode, J. W. Finley, Nancy Pennington and Councilman Keith Green as the City Council Liaison. Commission member David Culler arrived at 7:50 p.m. Commission member William Ballantyne was absent. 2. ConsideriDiscusatACt on recommendation regarding request by Phillip Pecord, representative for Auto Zone and representing Mark Ragon, owner of property, regarding annexation of the following tract: A 1.0784 acre tract in the Joseph Schluter Survey, Abstract No. 856, located south of FM 456, east of Ferguson Pkwy and north of Windmill Storage. The representative or property owner was not present. Tana Ross, Planning Assistant, was recognized and briefly discussed the purpose of the annexation. She stated that the subject property is the proposed location for a future retail auto parts store, located on the south side of W. White StreetlFM 455 in front of Windmill Storage. She also noted that a request for zoning and platting had been submitted. Motion was made by Mr. Finley to recommend to Council approval of annexation. Mr. Bode seconded the motion, which passed by the following vote: 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 3. ConsidedDiscussfAct on recommendation regarding final plat for Northpoirde Crossing Phase Three. Ms. Ross was recognized and stated that concerns and comments of Maurice Schwanke and Tim Mortis had been addressed and the plat meets City's subdivision regulations. Commissioner member Bode was recognized and asked if there was an overall planning and development that he could see to get the complete picture. Lee Lawrence, City Manager, was recognized and stated that he could show the location of area from the displayed map but a copy of the preliminary plat was not available at this meeting. PZC Minutes 020607.doc Page 1 of 5 020607 Mr. Bode wanted to know the location of the roads and how far would they be from the major thoroughfare. Mr. Bode also asked about the main north -south collector through the project and whether it connected all the way through the subdivision. Mr. Lawrence noted that the two thoroughfares that service Northpointe are along the north side of the subdivision (CR 1106) and the south side of the subdivision (CR 376/Mantua Road). He also noted that the Mantua Road portion currently is being built as an urban section by the developer across the frontage of that property and the thoroughfare on the north across the frontage of property will be built prior to the issuance of building permits for Phase 3, per the development agreement with the property owner. Ken Lambert, 1721 W. Plano Pkwy, Plano, Texas, representing Northpoime Crossing, gave overall review of how the roads would conned in the different phases. He noted that this phase (Phase 3) is adjacent to and south of Phase 1 North that is being developed and completed now and will connect through the center of the subdivision. . After brief discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Finley to recommend approval to Council regarding final plat. Mr. Bode seconded the motion, which passed by the following vote: 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 4. Public Hearing To consider public comment on a request by Jeffrey H. Ludlow, D.D. S., representing John R. Goren, owner of property, to change zoning on tract of land In the Henry Brantley Survey, Abstract 0071, from Single Family Residential (SF4) to Restricted Commercial (C1) zoning. Property is located at 802 N. Powell Pkwy (Hwy 6). Public Hearing was opened at 7:08 p.m. Ms. Juanita Steve, 707 N. Riggins St., Anna, Texas, asked about what kind of businesses were permitted in a C-1 zone and that she would like to see certain requirements pertaining to types of business to be permitted there. Chairman Rattan advised her that the staff could give her information regarding permitted uses and regulations for C-1 zoning and she could make an appointment to visit with staff during office hours. Public Hearing closed at 7:10 p.m. 6. Action Consider/Act/Discuss on recommendation regarding request by Jeffrey H. Ludlow, D.D.S., representing John R. Goren, owner of property, to change zoning on tract of land in the Henry Brantley Survey, Abstract 0071, from Single Family Residential (SF -1) to Restricted Commercial (CI) zoning. Property is located at 802 N. Powell Pkwy (Hwy 6). The representative was not present. After brief discussion, a motion was made by Ms. Pennington to recommend to council approval of zoning request. Mr. Finley seconded the motion, which passed by the following vote: 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained PZC Minutes 02-06-07.600 Page 2 of 6 02-06-07 6. Public Hearing To consider public comment on a request by Mr. A. Asad, representing Anna Plaza, Inc., for a Specific Use Permit to operate a food -beverage store at 607 S. Powell Pkwy (Hwy 5) a 0.6447 acre tract, being Tract 106 in the Henry Brantley Survey, Abstract 71. Public Hearing opened at 7:14 p.m. Larry Boyd, representative for Anna Plaza, Inc., gave brief presentation regarding the request for a specific use permit. A brief discussion followed regarding the traffic flow, entryway and the concern for parking with there being other business at same location. Mr. Boyd stated that the 607 S. Powell floor space would be used largely for storage of alcoholic beverages, rather than as retail space. He stated that the parking and traffic would be less than what is currently experienced since a restaurant space is being exchanged for storage area. He also noted that the liquor store would not be open prior to 10:00 a.m. because of state regulations and the adjacent donut shop has little traffic after 9:30 a.m. He also stated that the property owner would approve closing the access point on S. Powell near the S. Powell/W. White Street intersection if the City and Texas Department of Transportation approved. Public Hearing dosed at 7:27 p.m. 7. Action Consider/ActOlacuss on recommendation regarding request by Mr. A. Asad, representing Anna Plaza, inc., for a Specific Use Permit to operate a food - beverage store at 607 S. Powell Pkwy (Hwy 5), a 0.6447 acre tract, being Tract 106 In the Henry Brantley Survey, Abstract 71. After brief discussion, motion was made by Mr. Finley to recommend approval to Council for specific use permit with the stipulation that Mr. Lawrence and Mr. Boyd check with TXDOT to get permission to close the entrance on Hwy 5 and move entrance further north. Motion failed for lack of a second. Motion was made by Ms. Pennington to accept the request as presented. Mr. Finley seconded the motion, which passed by the following vote: 3 aye 2 nay (Hendricks, Bode) 0 abstained S. Consider/Act/Discuss on recommendation regarding final plat "Henegan Living Trust" by request of property owners John Henegan and Debbie Henegan. Ms. Ross was recognized and informed that a representative would not be present. She stated that the property is being platted to be divided among family members. Motion was made by Mr. Finley to recommend to Council approval of final plat Mr. Hendricks seconded the motion, which passed by the following vote: 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 9. ConsidertDiscuss/Act on recommendation revising City of Anna zoning ordinance regarding fencing requirements between residential and non-residentlal zones and uses. PZC Minutes 02A6-07. M Page 3 of 5 02-0&07 Mr. Lawrence was recognized and stated that there had been several recent requests from council members and others to review fencing and screening requirements and regulations, especially between residential and non-residential zones. He stated that the current regulations provide that a fence of minimum six feet in height be constructed between residential and non-residential uses but the fencing materials are not dearly specified. Mr. Green noted that that another problem was poor construction of wooden fencing in residential areas. He stated that there were several instances where fencing had shifted and partially fell over within months of installation. Chairman Rattan made a motion that residential fence screening between residential and non residential uses be wrought iron with living screen with masonry post or total masonry fence. He suggested that the staff prepare an ordinance requiring masonry fences between residential and non-residential uses and that staff work with the City's building inspectors and prepare a set of recommendations to insure a higher quality of fencing for residential development. Mr. Finley seconded the motion, which passed by the following vote: 6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 10. Citizen comments and other presentations. There were no comments or other presentations. 11. Staff report(s) and discussion of other issues, including suggestions for future agenda Nems, as desired by commission members and staff. a. P&Z recommendations of final plats, zoning, etc. approved by Council Ms. Ross distributed a status report, listing Council approvals on previous P&Z agenda Items that were recommended between August, 2006 and January, 2007. b. Future project(s) No agenda Items were suggested 12. Consider action to approve Minutes of the January 2, 2007 meeting. Motion was made by Ms. Pennington to approved Minutes of the February 6, 2007 as submitted, which passed by the following vote: 6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 13. Adjourn There being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Hendricks, seconded by Mr. Boda, to adjourn meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m. PZC Minutes 0206-07sbc Page 4 of 6 02-M07 n Rattan, Chairman ATTEST: JcAepfBd8Secretary v PZC Minutes 02-MA74Page 5 of 5 02-06-07