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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZmin2007-05-01MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING May 1, 2007 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Anna held its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., at the Community Room of Anna City Hall, located at 111 North Powell Parkway (SH 5), Anna, Texas, to consider the following items. 1. Call to order and establishment of quorum. Chairman John Rattan called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. Members present were John Rattan, William Ballantyne, Jon Hendricks, J. W. Finley, Nancy Pennington, Keith Green as the City Council Liaison and Clark McCoy, City Attorney. Commission member David Culler arrived at 7:12 p.m. Commission member Joseph Bode was absent. 2. ConsidedDiscuss/Act on recommendation regarding request by David Graham, owner of property, to change zoning of 1.829 acre tract from Agriculture (AG) to Light Industrial (14) zoning. Property is located on the west side of Hwy 5 between CR 422 and 423. The representative or property owner was not present. Chairman Rattan read letter that was received from Ms. Tammy Wrlske, representative for David Graham, asking that zoning request be tabled at this time until Mr. Graham is out of Me hospital and is able to attend meeting regarding zoning request. Motion was made by Mr. Ballantyne to table zoning request. Ms. Pennington seconded the motion, which passed by the following vote: 5 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 3. ConsidedDiscuss/Act on recommendation regarding revised plat for Anna Center (Underwood Financial, LTD). Gary DeVleer of Hodges Development Services, Dallas, Texas, representative for Anna Center, gave brief presentation regarding revised plat for Anna Center, Mr. DeVieer informed the Commission that there are some minor adjustments to the lot lines since the last submittal of plat, approximately six months ago. Wayne Cummings, Assistant City Manager, asked about the retaining wall located next to the park property and noted that the plat drawing shows a small piece of the wall inside the park dedication. Mr. DeVleer stated that it was suggested that a wall be put at that location so the retaining wall was built because of the steep slope at the south edge of the property. This would help prevent erosion. Mr. Cummings stated that staff recommendations are to PZC M MAft 05-01-07.doc Page 1 0t4 05-01-07 remove wall from the park property. The City does not want to be responsible for the maintenance of the wall and they would need to clarify that the City is not responsible. Clark McCoy, City Attorney, suggested that the plat itself could state that it is a private wall and is not dedicated to the public or an easement could be signed with language that could exclude the wall and specifically state that it is not a public dedication and is to be maintained by the property owner. After discussion, motion was made by Mr. Hendricks to recommend approval of revised final plat to Council with one change. The change would move a lot line to insure that the retaining wall on the north side of the park/bail area be excluded in its entirety from Lot 7, Block A (the parkttrail area). Mr. Finley seconded the motion, which passed by the following vote: 6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 4. Consider/DiscussfAct on recommendation regarding revised site plan for Anna Center (Underwood Financial, LTD). Gary DeVleer, representative for Anna Center, gave brief presentation regarding revised site plan. Mr. DeVleer stated that the changes included minor pavement and island configuration changes. Mr. Hendricks asked about the landscape plans and why they were not included with the revised site plan. Mr. DeVleer stated that the landscape revisions from the previously approved pian to the new plan are basically due to minor pavement and island configuration changes and showing what is being built in Phase 1 of the project. He noted that the landscaping and materials specified are the same. After discussion, motion was made by Mr. Hendricks to recommend approval of revised site plan to Council with conditions that the landscape plans be attached for Council to review and approve. Mr. Finley seconded the motion, which passes by the following vote: 6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 5. Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation regarding revised plat for Atli Addition. At the request of Mr. Sam Sarfani, representative for Antone, LLC & Caldor Corporation, has asked (by letter) that the revised plat for Af i Additiorf be tabled until the June meeting. .e...;,,n .„� by Urah v to table revised 1at for "AM Additiorf. M . Balia ne seconded 6. Consider% iscussfdc on recommend'allon on proposed c%angesnt o vramance No. 216-2005 (development plats). (Clark McCoy) Clark McCoy, City Attorney, reviewed the rules and regulation of the Gigs Development Ordinance (No.216-2005) and of the Texas Local Govemment Code and answered questions. He stated that this agenda item is a result of concerns of City staff and property owners in the ETJ about the City of Annas requirements for property being developed in Annds ETJ. He noted that the Development Plat Ordinance (216-2005) and the Texas Local Government Code, state that a survey and plat document must be prepared by a PZC Minutes 05-01-07.doc Page 2 of 4 05-01-07 registered professional land surveyor and staff is asking the commission and council to review the requirements due to the many complaints from property owners regarding the cost involved for a surveyor to prepare the plat document. After a lengthy discussion, Mr. McCoy suggested that no action be taken to the existing ordinance at this time pending further research and to bring dem back in a month. No action was taken on this agenda item. 7. Consider/Discuss/Act 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. Type(*) of screening required along roadway perimeters Mr. Hendricks was recognized and asked the Commission if anyone did any research on the items listed. Ms. Pennington advised the group regarding information she secured on fences being used in other cities. After a brief discussion; Mr. Hendricks suggested that the PZC members research the issue further and bring additional information back to the next meeting. No action was taken. 8. Citizen comments and other presentations. Lieutenant Howard Day of Anna Police Department was asked by Councilman Keith Green to give a presentation regarding Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED). Lieutenant Day informed that there are four overlapping CPTED strategies; Natural Surveillance, Territorial Reinforcement, Natural Access Control and Target Hardening. He stated that these strategies can be utilized when reviewing the plans of new subdivisions, business parks, retail locations and streets. He also stated by implementing CPTED guidelines the Planning and Zoning Committee can help to ensure that our residential streets can accommodate emergency vehicles, that the parks and jogginglbike trails are safe, and that subdivisions have adequate lighting at night. He noted that there are many applications where CPTED strategies can be utilized to improve the overall safety of the community and that CPTED is recognized worldwide and has been utilized in many communities. 8. Consider action to approve Minutes of the April 3, 2007 meeting. Motion was made by Mr. Ballantyne, seconded by Ms. Pennington, to approve Minutes of the April 3, 2007 as submitted, which passed by the following vote: 6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 10. Adjourn There being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Cullar, seconded by Mr. Finley, to adjourn meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m. PZC Minutes 050"Tcloc Page 3 of 4 05-01-07 hn Rattan, Chairman ATTEST: 2 ( ana Ross, IPlanning Assistant PZC Minutes 05-01-07.doc Page 4 o14 05-01-07