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Home My WebLink AboutPZmin2008-05-06MINUTES PANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Regular MEETING May 6, 2008 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Anna held its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., at the Community Room of the Anna City Hall Administration Building located at 111 North Powell Parkway (Hwy 5), to consider the following items. 1. Call to order and establishment of quorum. The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman, J. W. Finley, at 7:05 p.m. Members present were Vice Chairman, J. W. Finley, Darren Driskeli, William Ballantyne, Mike Green, Nancy Pennington and Keith Green as the City Council Liaison. Chairman Jon Hendricks arrived at 7:06 p.m. Commissioner Jeff Caponera was absent. 2. (a) Public Hearing To consider public comment on a request by Paul Neshyba, representing Joe Greer, owner of property, for a Specific Use Permit to allow the operation of a minor automobile repair and service business with no outside storage on the tract located at 505 N. Powell Pkwy (Hwy 5). The tract is currently zoned as Restricted Commercial (C-1). The public hearing opened at 7:06 p.m Maurice Schwanke, Director of Planning and Development gave a brief review regarding the (SUP) request. He noted that the tract is currently zoned as Restricted Commercial (C- 1) zoning; however, in order for the proposed use to comply with the Anna Zoning Ordinance, an approval of a 'Specific Use Permit" to allow the operation of a minor automobile repair and service business is required. The request also includes that no outside storage will be allowed, all repairs will be indoors, and the normal business hours will be 8 am to 6 pm. He noted that if the operation of the facility does not comply with approved operational standards that code enforcement with substantial fines could occur. He also noted that if a dumpster is needed at a later date, it will need to meet City standards such as screening. Paul Neshyba, representative and future leaser of the building gave a brief presentation and answered questions from the Commission. He informed of his plans to open a small automobile repair shop, services including brakes, tune-ups or other small repairs and no muffler repairs. He stated that this would be a small operation and plans on keeping a clean environment and not having more cars than he can service. Joe Greer, owner of property, spoke in favor of the request and answered questions from the Commission. The public hearing closed at 7:20 p.m. (b)Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation regarding the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow the operation of minor automobile repair and service with no outside storage located at 505 N. Powell Pkwy (Hwy 5). PZC Agenda 05-07-08.doc Page t of 4 05-07-08 After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Driskell, seconded by Mr. Finley, to recommend to Council, approval of the request for a specific use permit. 6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 3. Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation regarding final plat for "Anna High School #1 Addition. Mr. Schwanke passed out revisions of the final plat to the Commission and gave a brief review of the changes made. The final plat submittal is for the new high school site located west of Slayter Creek Park. With the development of the property, extensions of two lanes of both Rosamond Pkwy and West Crossing Blvd will be constructed that will provide access to the High School Tract. Dr. Joe Wardell and Mr. Dirk Callison, representative for Anna ISD, gave a brief review and answered questions from the Commission. A motion was made by Mr. Driskell, seconded by Mrs. Pennington, to recommend to Council approval of the final plat. 6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 4. Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation regarding site plan for "Anna High School #1 Addition. Dr. Joe Wardell and Mr. Dirk Callison, representing the Anna ISD, gave a brief review and answered questions from the Commission. Mr. Schwanke gave a brief review by presenting a power point presentation of the site plan. He noted that the site and landscape plans have been reviewed by the Development Review Committee and corrections incorporated. The landscape plan meets the City requirements except for the southwest parking lot which is void of trees on the interior. The parking will also serve the fine arts department of the AISD by being double used as an all- weather band practice marching field. The required trees have been placed at various other locations within the tract. He also noted that the reallocation is acceptable and recommended by the Staff. A motion was made by Mrs. Pennington, seconded by Mr. Driskell, to recommend to Council, approval of the site plan "Anna High School #1 Addition". 6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained S. Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation regarding the site plan for "Chicken Express". Mr. Schwanke noted that a proposed "Chicken Express" establishment is being considered for Lot 4, Block A of the Anna Market Center, tract adjacent to the west side of AutoZone. Currently, the only access to this site will be from the common access drive and driveway in front of the AutoZone store. The access easement will be extended to the west to the main entrance of the Brookshire facility once the lot to the west of the proposed Chicken Express establishment is developed. The Development Review Committee has reviewed the site plan and appropriated corrections have occurred. PZC Agenda 05-07-08.doe Page 2 of 4 05-07-08 Brandon Cox, from Pogue Engineering, gave a brief review and answered questions from the Commission. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Finley, seconded by Mr. Ballantyne, to recommend to Council, approval of the site/landscape plan. 5 aye o nay 1 abstained (Mike Green) 6. Public Hearing (a) To consider public comment on recommendations regarding the propose Code of Ordinances. The public hearing was opened at 7:49 p.m. Mr. Schwanke gave a brief review regarding the propose Code of Ordinance. He introduced Ms. Sarah Duff, from Wolf, Tidwell, & McCoy's office that was present to help with any questions concerning the Code of Ordinances. Mr. Schwanke noted that our ordinances are currently being codified. Most of our ordinances will not be affected in regard to content. However, where obvious omissions exist and conflicts are apparent changes have been incorporated. Most of the conflicts and omissions were in the Zoning Ordinance. It should also be noted that additional ordinance revisions will be occurring, however, this structure of the codes will allow for easier assimilation of future changes and new ordinances. The public hearing closed at 7:56 p.m. (b) Action Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation approval to the City of Anna City Council regarding the proposed Code of Ordinances. Following a brief discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Driskell, seconded by Mr. Green, to recommend to Council approval of the proposed Code of Ordinances. 6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 7. Consider action to approve Minutes of the April 1, 2008 meeting. A motion was made by Mrs. Pennington, seconded by Mr. Finley, to approve the Minutes of the April 1, 2008 meeting. 6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 8. Citizen comments and/or other presentations. Mr. Schwanke briefly informed the Commission of a Development Plat that was submitted late and asked if the Commission would entertain a special meeting to handle the plat for future development located on CR 376. No other comments or other presentations were made. 9. Adjourn There being no further business, a motion was made by Darren Driskell, seconded by William Ballantyne to adjourn meeting. PZC Agenda 05-07-08.dm Page 3 of 4 05-07-08 The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. ATTEST: :Planning Assistant rl a4 PZC Agenda 05-07-08.doe Page 4 of 4 05-07-08