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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
April 3, 2007
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Anna will held a meeting on Tuesday, April 3,
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. Cali 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, Nancy Pennington, Joseph Boda, and William Baliantyne
Commission member David Cullar arrived at 7:35 p.m. Commission member J. W. Finley
was absent.
2. Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation regarding final plat for Urban Crossing.
Pat Baldasaro, of Corwin Engineering, Inc., Allen, Texas, and Sandra Bryant of A. M.
Bryant Properties were representatives for Mr. R. G. Urban, owner of property. Mr.
Baidasaro was recognized and stated that they are requesting a variance to use a 27'
paving section in lieu of the 31' paving section shown in the City Ordinance and that the
paving section they are proposing to construct would be concrete instead of asphalt, also
shown in the City Ordinance. He expressed that the owner's concern of using concrete
would be a more stable roadway and would require less City maintenance in the future.
Members expressed concerns with the narrower roadway of 27' in regards to off-street
parking and emergency vehicles having enough access on streets. Mr. Baladasaro noted
that the front building lines were increase from 23' to 75' to insure more than adequate off-
street parking area. He also noted that the proposed 27' paving section will also be
constructed with minimum 3' shoulders on either side, for a total width of 33', allowing
emergency vehicles to progress down the roadways without being hindered.
In addition, there were a few questions raised by members regarding the drainage on the
property. Mr. Baladasaro gave a brief overview on the drainage and answered their
questions.
After discussion, motion was made by Joseph Bode to recommend approval of final plat to
Council with a variance to allow constriction of 27' width (back of curb to back of curb)
concrete streets and the conditions that the construction plans are approved by City's
engineer before plat is presented to Council. Mr. Hendricks seconded the motion, which
passed by the following vote:
5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained
3. ConsidedDiscussfAct on recommendation regarding final plat for Greer Addition.
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Mr. Joe Greer, owner of property, gave brief presentation regarding final plat. He stated
that he wants to plat the property into one lot and noted that there are two structures on the
site. He indicated that his plans are to lease the property and will utilize the existing two
structures without any additional renovations and/or changes.
Several members expressed concerns with parking. Mr. Greer stated that the parking
would be left the way it is and noted that d parking is added, that would be at a later time
if or when property develops further.
Maurice Schwanke, Planning Consultant, was recognized and reviewed the concerns he
expressed in his Review Comments (included in agenda packets). He stated that the one
house and one building that have been existing for a long time, did not want to penalize the
owners by requesting them to build roads and dedicating right -of ways that goes through
the middle of their house, however, once the property develops in the future, the agreement
would be that they are subject to meet all city requirements with a plat of this kind for
development. He noted that in his recommendations(addressed in review comments)
were that a facilities agreement be prepared prior to the filing of the plat in which the
owners agrees to dedicate all right-of-ways adjacent to Powell Parkway when the property
develops past the use of the existing structures and the proposed small parking lot. He
also noted that he had spoken to the Greer's regarding a facilities agreement.
After discussion, motion was made by Joseph Bode to recommend approval of final plat to
Council with conditions that a facility agreement be prepared and executed prior to filing of
plat. Mr. Hendricks 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 David Graham, owner of properly, to
change zoning of 1.829 acre tract from Agriculture (AG) to Light Industrial (1-1)
zoning. Property is located on the west side of Hwy 5 between CR 422 and 423.
Public Hearing was opened at 7:27 p.m. Public Hearing was closed at 7:28 p.m.
5. Action
To consider action on recommendation regarding request by David Graham, owner
of property, to change zoning of 1.829 acre tract from Agriculture (AG) to Light
Industrial (1-1) zoning.
i Rn, ISR raMig and ated thS1 laavid Graham. owner of orocerty, was unable to
motion, whr pa y o owing v e.
5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained
6. Consider/DiscusslAct on recommendation revising City of Anna zoning ordinance
concerning fencing requirements regarding:
a. Construction specifications for residential fencing
b. Construction specifications for screening between residential and non-
residential uses
c. Types) of screening required along roadway perimeters
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Staff informed commission that Council has directed this back to the Commission and
asked that they research further and present back to Council with more detailed
construction specifications on screening and fencing.
No action was taken.
Consider/Discuss/Act on changes to Ordinance No. 216-2006 (development plats).
Maurice Schwanke briefed the P&Z on problems and concerns staff has encountered in
handling development plats located in the ETJ of Anna.
Wayne Cummings, Assistant City Manager, was recognized and suggested that input
and/or directions may be needed from the city attorney before making recommendations to
Council.
After discussion, a motion was made by Jon Hendricks to table agenda item until city
attorney was consulted. Ms. Pennington seconded the motion, which passed by the
following vote:
Saye 0 nay 0 sustained
6. Citizen comments and other presentations.
There were no citizen comments or other presentations.
9. Consider action to approve Minutes of the March 6, 2007 meeting.
A motion to approve March 6, 2007 minutes made by William Ballantyne, seconded by
Nancy Pennington, with the recommended corrections.
6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained
10. Adjourn
There being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Ballantyne, seconded by David
Cullar, adjourn meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
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