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Home My WebLink AboutPZmin2007-07-09 (Special Meeting)MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING July 9, 2007 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Anna held a special meeting on Monday, July 9, 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. 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, William Ballantyne, Jeff Caponera, Mike Green, Nancy Pennington, J. W. Finley and Keith Green as the City Council Liaison. Commissioner member Darren Driskell was absent. 2. Election of officers a. Chairman b. Vice -Chairman C. Secretary Mr. Jon Hendricks was nominated by Mr. Finley to serve as Chairman of the Commission. Mr. Hendricks was elected Chairman by majority vote. Mr. J. W. Finley was nominated by Ms. Pennington to serve as Vice Chairman of the Commission. Mr. Finley was elected Vice Chairman by majority vote. Ms. Nancy Pennington was nominated by Mr. Finley to serve as Secretary of the Commission. Ms. Pennington was elected by majority vote. 3. Public Hearing To consider public comment on a request by Mary Valverde, representing Valverde Enterprises, LLC, to change zoning of a one acre tract from Agriculture (AG) to General Commercial (C-2) zoning with a Specific Use Permit to operate a private club. Property was recently annexed into the City of Anna and is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of State Highway 121 and FM 2862. Public Hearing was opened at 7:04 p.m. Ms. Mary Valverde, representative for Valverde Enterprises, LLC, gave brief review regarding zoning request. After brief discussion, public hearing closed at 7:26 p.m. 4. Action To consider action on recommendation regarding request by Mary Valverde, representing Valverde Enterprises, LLC, to change zoning of a one acre tract from Agriculture (AG) to General Commercial (C-2) zoning with a Specific Use Permit to PZC Agenda 07-OMTdm Page 1 of 3 07-09-07 operate a private club. Property was recently annexed into the City of Anna and is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of State Highway 121 and FM 2862. Ms. Mary Valverde, representative for Valverde Enterprises, LLC, briefly explained why the C2 zoning is needed for the existing business (Circle V Restaurant) and answered questions from the Commission. During the discussion, Commissioner Caponera pointed out that the Zoning Ordinance (Section 22.9.3.3) for C2 zoning requires two acres or more in size for operating a private club. After brief discussion, motion was made by Jeff Caponera to recommend to Council approval of the C2 zoning with the conditions that a variance is requested by petitioner to the Board of Adjustment from provisions of Section 22.9.3.3 (City of Anna Zoning Ordinance) to permit a private club on a tract less than two acres in size and the special use permit be granted to operate a private club. Mr. Finley seconded the motion, which passed by the following vote: 6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 5. Public Hearing To consider public comment on a request by Amin Bata, owner of Willow Creek Plaza (Willow Creek, Phase 1A), to change zoning from Restricted Commercial (CI) to a Planned Development (PD) zoning to specifically allow "fitness/health club" as a permitted use. Property is located at 810 W. White Street. Public Hearing was opened at 7:30 p.m. Amin Bata, owner of the Willow Creek Plaza (Willow Creek, Phase 1A) gave brief regarding zoning request. Mr. Bata stated that he was informed that a health club is not permitted under the present C-1 zoning of tract and that he was also informed that zoned as a planned development (PD) would allow a business of that nature. After brief discussion, public hearing closed at 7:47 p.m. 6. Action To consider action on recommendation regarding request by Amin Bata, owner of the Willow Creek Plaza (Willow Creek, Phase 1A), to change zoning from Restricted Commercial (Cl) to a Planned Development (PD) zoning to permit "fitness/health club" as a permitted use. Property is located at 810 W. White Street. Amin Bata, owner of the Willow Creek Plaza (Willow Creek, Phase 1A) answered questions regarding the zoning request. Members expresses concerns regarding the parking and if there was adequate space to operate a health club. After brief discussion, motion was made by Mr. Finley to recommend zoning request to Council as a Planned Development (PD) with C-1 uses with the exception that the fitness/health club be allowed. Mr. Ballantyne seconded the motion, which passed by the following vote: 6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained PZC Agenda 07-09-07.doc Page 2 of 3 07-09-07 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(s) of screening required along roadway perimeters After a brief discussion, Chairman Hendricks recommended that agenda item be tabled for future meeting. Motion was made by Mr. Ballantyne, seconded by Mr. Caponera, which passed by the following vote: 6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained A workshop was scheduled for Saturday, July 21, 2007. The vote was unanimous. 8. Citizen comments and other presentations. Ms. Mary Valverde, representing Valverde Enterprises, LLC, asked the Commission for clarification regarding their recommendation on the zoning request (Valverde Enterprises, LLC). The Commission reviewed their recommendations regarding item #4 with Ms. Valverde and also informed her that she will need to request a variance to the Board of Adjustment regarding the acreage. There were no other comments or presentations. 9. Consider action to approve Minutes of the June 5, 2007 meeting. Motion was made by Mr. Finley, seconded by Mr. Ballantyne, to approve Minutes of the June 5, 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. Finley, seconded by Mr. Caponera, to adjourn meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m. .lii. I4� Jon'Hendricks, Chairman ATTEST: Nanc�nington, S'reta PZC Agenda 07-09-07.doc Page 3 of 3 07-09-07