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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZmin2009-12-01MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Regular MEETING December 1,2009 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Anna held its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 1,2009,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 7:01 p.m.by Chairman Osborn.Members present were Joe Osborn,Anthony Halsell,Michael Quint,Rhonda Watkins,John Mathews, Allen Marter and Kevin Anderson as the as the City Council Liaison.Staff members present were Maurice Schwanke and Tana Ross. 2.Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Driskell gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3.Citizen comments and/or other presentations. There were no citizen comments and/or other presentations. 4.(a)Public Hearing To consider public comment on a request by Jason McDonald,owner of property, for a Specific Use Permit to allow the operation of a pawn shop on a tract that is currently zoned as General Commercial (C2)and is located at 1002 S.Powell Pkwy (Hwy 5). The Public Hearing was opened at 7:03 p.m. Mr.Schwanke gave a power point presentation and answered questions from the Commission.He noted that the proponent's request for the operation of a pawn shop was where Spencer Plumbing had been operating.The existing buildings exterior is metal. The proposed use will change the appearance by the construction of a masonry exterior, landscaping the frontage,and by placing most of the parking in the rear.It is anticipated that the changes made to this property will greatly enhance the streetscape in the area. Additionally,the proposal is in keeping with the Future Land Use Plan.Mr.Schwanke also informed the Commission that he had spoke with Chief Jenkins and Sergeant Caponera regarding pawn shops in terms of crime in the area.They indicated that no increase in crime is anticipated. Jason Keiser,Melissa,Texas,representative on behalf on the owner,gave a brief presentation regarding the zoning request and answered questions from the Commission. PZC Minutes 12-01-09.doc Page 1 of 3 12-01-09 Several questions raised from the Commission were concerns regarding parking during business hours and after business hours,storage,type of merchandise that the business will cater to,external structure of building,and landscaping. Chairman Osborn noted that the City received three opposition letters against the zoning request for a pawn shop. The Public Hearing closed at 7:21 p.m. (b)Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation regarding the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow the operation of a pawn shop located at 1002 S.Powell Pkwy. Following a brief discussion,a motion was made by Mr.Quint to recommend to Council approval of the proposed Specific Use Permit with the added condition as follow: •3"canopy trees spaced out evenly,1 per 40 linear feet along the north and western side of property. Mr.Halsell seconded the motion,which passed by the following vote: 6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 5.Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation regarding final plat for "Premier Pawn Texas Addition". Mr.Schwanke gave a power point presentation regarding the final plat and answered questions from the Commission.He noted that the plat for the Premier Pawn Texas Addition has been reviewed by the staff.The water line(s)that traverse the property need to be adequately located and a 15'water line easement placed on the plat that is centered on the location of the water lines.The owner of the property should verify the locations and correct the plat accordingly.Adequate fire protection should be provided to this site in the form of adequately sized water lines and fire hydrant.Existing fire protection is approximately 440 feet away from this location. Mr.Schwanke noted that approval of this plat should be subject to the above comment. Following a brief discussion a motion was made by Mr.Halsell to recommend to Council approval of the final plat with the conditions subject to adequate fire protection stipulations.Mr.Mathews seconded the motion,which passed by the following vote: 5 aye 1 nay (Rhonda Watkins)0 abstained 6.Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation regarding the site plan and landscape plan for "Premier Pawn Texas Addition". Mr.Schwanke gave a brief presentation regarding site and landscape plan and answered questions from the Commission.He noted that the site and landscape plan have been reviewed by staff and staff recommends that the doors for the dumpster need to be added in addition to the added trees recommended. A motion was made by Chairman Osborn to recommend to Council approval of the site plan and landscape plan with the added condition that 3"caliper canopy trees spaced per ordinance be located on the north and western property lines. PZC Minutes 12-01-09.doc Page 2 of 3 12-01-09 Mr.Marter seconded the motion,which passed by the following vote: 6 aye 0 nay 0 abstained 7.(a)Public Hearing To consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance changing Appendix 2 (use tables). The Public Hearing opened at 7:35 p.m. Mr.Schwanke gave a presentation and answered questions from the Commission regarding the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance changing Appendix 2 (use tables). The proposed amendments to the use tables will address 2 issues.The first is found in Table 3.This change establishes a new entry for "Type of Use"for Shops,office and of storage area of a city utility.The use is proposed to be allowed by right in "C-l","C-2", "C-3","I-I","1-2",and by SUP in "AG".The second is found in Table 4.This change will allow for "Type of Use"for Auto repair for engine and transmission replacement with no on site reconditioning.The use is proposed to be allowed by SUP in "C-l", "C-2",and by right in "C-3","I-I","1-2". The Public Hearing closed at 7:42 p.m. (b)Action Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation regarding proposed Zoning Ordinance change. A motion to approve the ordinance was made by Mr.Hasell and second by Mr.Mathews with the additional stipulation that "C-3"be added with the SUP condition.The motion passed by the following vote:4 aye 2 nays (Quint &Watkins)0 abstained 8.Consider action to approve Minutes of the November 2,2009 meeting. A motion was made by Mr.Marter to approve Minutes ofthe November 2,2009 meeting as submitted.Mr.Hasell seconded the motion,which passed by the following vote: 4 aye 0 nay 2 abstained (Quint &Mathews) 9.Adjourn There being no further business,a motion made by Mr.Mathews,seconded by Ms. Watkins to adjourn meeting.The meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m. Osborn,Chairman ATTEST: PZC Minutes 12-01-09.doc Page 3 of 3 12-01-09