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Home My WebLink AboutPZmin2009-07-07MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Regular MEETING July 7,2009 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Anna held its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 7,2009,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 at 7 :00 p.m.by Chairman Pennington.Members present were David Woods,Michael Quint,Joe Osborn,Bently Powell,John Mathews,Nancy Pennington,Alan Marter and Keith Green.Staff members present were Maurice Schwanke, Tana Ross,Philip Sanders and Clark McCoy. 2.Citizen comments and/or other presentations. Chairman Pennington welcomed the new members,Mr.Marter,Mr.Mathews and Mr.Quint to the Planning and Zoning Commission.Mr.Schwanke informed the Commission members of the annual workshop to be held August 15th at City of McKinney and encourage them to attend the workshop.He also gave copies of the Rules and Procedures for Meetings. 3.Election of Officer: •Vice Chairman David Woods was nominated by Nancy Pennington,seconded by Mr.Marter and Joe Osborn was nominated by Bently Powell,seconded by Mr.Osborn.Mr.Woods received three votes and Mr.Osborn received four votes.Mr.Osborn was elected to serve as Vice Chairman. 4.Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation regarding final plat for "Langley Addition". Mr.Schwanke gave a brief presentation regarding final plat.He noted that the final plat for the Langley Addition had been reviewed and all comments complied with and that staff recommends approval. A motion was made by Mr.Woods to recommend to Council approval of the final plat.Mr. Osborn seconded the motion,which passed by the following vote.7 aye 0 nay 0 abstained PZC Agenda 07-07-09.doc Page 1 of 4 07-07-09 5.Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation regarding a re-plat of "The Falls,Phase lA, Lot 20,Block D". Mr.Schwanke gave a brief power point presentation regarding the re-plat.He noted of the variance request on two parts of the drainage easement.According to engineering review by Tim Morris (City engineering reviewer)the easement at section 1455 should be adjusted and the easement increased so that the easement will be l'above (vertical)the design water surface with an adjoining 10'horizontal non-encroachment easement beyond.Additionally, the ownership of lot 2 will need to be verified and corrected prior to filing of the plat with the County.He noted that staff recommends approval of this plat subject to these two comments. John Boehnlein and Nathan Thompson,representatives for the property owner,gave a brief presentation and answered questions from the Commission. After a lengthy discussion,Mr.Boehnlein asked that the re-plat be tabled at this time. A motion was made by Mr.Woods,seconded by Mr.Osborn to table the re-plat of "The Falls"until further notice. 7 aye 0 nay 0 abstained Commissioner Powell stepped down from participating on the remainder of the meeting due to a conflict of interest on agenda item 6. 6.(a)Public Hearing To consider public comment regarding zoning change amending the Comprehensive Plan on property generally located north of West White Street,east of Slayter Creek,South of Fourth Street,and west of South Powell Parkway from General Commercial District (C2), Light Industrial (1-1)and Heavy Industrial (1-2)to Restricted Commercial (C1)district. The Public Hearing opened at 7:33 p.m. Mr.Bentley Powell made an opening comment concerning the request and then left the premises for the remainder of the meeting. Mr.Schwanke provided copies ofletters from property owners in favor of the requested zoning and then gave a brief power point presentation regarding the location of the proposed zoning change and the reasons for such a change in zoning.He then presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission a list of uses that are allowed in the "1-2"zoning category and a list of uses that are allowed in the "C-1"district. PZC Agenda 07-07-09.doc Page 2 of 4 07-07-09 Several representatives of the affect properties spoke regarding their concerns about the proposed change in zoning and their desire that the request be denied or tabled for additional study and discussion. The Public Hearing closed at 8:10 p.m. (b)Action Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation regarding zoning change amending the Comprehensive Plan on property generally located north of West White Street,east of Slayter Creek,south of Fourth Street,and west of South Powell Parkway from General Commercial District (C2),Light Industrial (1-1)and Heavy Industrial (1-2)to Restricted Commercial (C 1)district. A motion was made by Mr.Osborn to recommend to Council approval of zoning change. Mr.Woods seconded the motion,which passed by the following vote: 6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 7.(a)Public Hearing To consider public comment regarding zoning change amending the Comprehensive Plan on property generally located north of Seventh Street,south of Fifth Street,west of Riggins Street,and east of South Powell Pkwy from Light Industrial (1-1)and Heavy Industrial (1-2) to Restricted Commercial (Cl)district. The Public Hearing opened at 8:12 p.m. Mr.Schwanke gave a brief power point presentation regarding the location of the proposed zoning change and the reasons for such a change in zoning. Several representatives of the affect properties spoke regarding their concerns about the proposed change in zoning and their desire that the request be put off at least 5 years or denied. The Public Hearing closed at 8:34 p.m. (b)Action Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation regarding zoning change amending the Comprehensive Plan on property generally located north of Seventh Street and east of South Powell Pkwy from Light Industrial (1-1)and Heavy Industrial (1-2)to Restricted Commercial (Cl)district. A motion was made by Mr.Osborn to recommend to Council approval of zoning change. Mr.Woods seconded the motion,which passed by the following vote: 6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 8.(a)Public Hearing PZC Agenda 07-07-09.doc Page 3 of 4 07-07-09 To consider public comment regarding zoning change amending the Comprehensive Plan on property generally located south of West White Street,north of Rattan Elementary,east of the Oak Hollow Subdivision,and west of Windmill Storage from General Commercial (C2) to Restricted Commercial (CI)district. The Public Hearing opened at 8:36 p.m. Mr.Schwanke gave a brief power point presentation regarding the location of the proposed zoning change and the reasons for such a change in zoning. Courtney Underwood spoke regarding their concerns about the proposed change in zoning and their desire that the request on the portion of their property be removed from the request. The Public Hearing closed at 9:20 p.m. (b )Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation regarding zoning change amending the Comprehensive Plan on property generally located south of West White Street,north of Rattan Elementary,east of the Oak Hollow Subdivision,and west of Windmill Storage from General Commercial (C2)to Restricted Commercial (Cl)district. A motion was made by Mr.Quint to recommend to Council approval of zoning request.Mr. Mathews seconded the motion,which passed by the following vote:4 aye 2 nay (Pennington &Marter)0 abstained 9.Consider action to approve Minutes of the June 2,2009 meeting. A motion was made by Mr.Osborn to approve Minutes of the June 2,2009 meeting as submitted.Mr.Woods seconded the motion,which passed by the following vote: 5 aye 0 nay 1 abstained 10.Adjourn There being no further business,a motion was made by Mr.Woods,seconded by Mr. Osborn to adjourn meeting.The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. ATTEST: ~~Maurice Schwanke Director of Planning and Development PZC Agenda 07-07-09.doc Page 4 of 4 07-07-09