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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZmin2011-11-07NIINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING November 7, 2011 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Anna held it regular meeting on Monday, November 7, 2011, 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 Halsell. Members present were Tony Halsell, Louis Musemeci, Jennifer Strange, Justin Burr and Rick Skotzke. Staff present was Maurice Schwanke and Tana Ross. Darrin Colombo, Aaron Towner and Kevin Anderson, city council liaison were absent. 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance Mr. Schwanke gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation regarding a re -plat of the "Leutwyler Addition". Mr. Schwanke gave a presentation regarding the "Leutwyler Addition" re -plat. The plat submitted is located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City. This property was previously platted and approved by Council on October 12, 2010. The owner wishes to further subdivide lot 2 into two lots (lot 2A and lot 2B). Additionally, since this land is in Collin County and the lots are in the ETJ and will be served by septic system additional notes and a sign off block by the County are on the face of the plat. Collin County has finished their review and has approved the notes placed on the plat. The previous plat for this area required the installation of a fire hydrant for fire protection. The fire hydrant has been installed. A motion was made by Mr. Barr to approve the "Leutwyler Addition" re -plat. Mr. Musmeci seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. 4. (a) Public Hearing: To consider public comment on a request by Bloomfield Homes, owner(s) of property, requesting changes to a Planned Development zoning district by amending the existing Planned Development (PD) Ordinance Number 133-2004 (PD) on twenty-six (26) lots from a maximum 40% coverage to a maximum coverage of 45% of the lot area. The subject properties are located in the West Crossing Subdivision east of West Crossing Blvd and north of Hackberry Drive. The Public Hearing was opened at 7:08 p.m. Mr. Schwanke gave a presentation and answered questions from the commission. He noted that Bloomfield Homes is requesting revisions to the lot coverage in the PD -133-2004 from a maximum 40% coverage to a maximum coverage of 45% of the lot area on the following lots: • Lots 3-7, 12,14-18, 26-28, 30-32 Block J • Lots 4,5, Block I PZC Agenda 11-07-11.doc Page 1 of 3 11-07-11 • Lots 4-10 Block M This request will allow Bloomfield Homes the option of constructing their larger product on these lots. He also noted that the staff is in favor of this request. The homes will add additional variety to the area so that uniformity within the subdivision will be reduced. Don Dykstra, representative for Bloomfield Homes, gave a brief presentation and answered questions from the Commission. Mr. Andrew Michriva, resident at 902 Fulbourne, adjacent to subject property, was in opposed to the zoning request. The Public Hearing closed at 7:15 p.m. (b) Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation regarding an ordinance amending the City's comprehensive plan, zoning map and zoning ordinance and changing the zoning of certain property. The owner(s) is requesting changes to the Planned Development zoning by amending the existing Planned Development (PD) Ordinance Number 133-2004 (PD) on twenty-six (26) lots from a maximum 40% coverage to a maximum coverage of 45% of the lot area. The subject properties are located in the West Crossing Subdivision east of West Crossing Blvd and north of Hackberry Drive. A motion was made by Mr. Burr to approve the zoning request. Mr. Musmeci seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. 5. Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation regarding amendments to the Anna City Code of Ordinance, Part III -A Subdivision Ordinance. Mr. Schwanke gave a presentation regarding changes to the subdivision ordinance. He noted that over the past several months Staff has been drafting a new subdivision ordinance in order to correct deficiencies in the current ordinance and to better apply modern planning principles to new development as it occurs within the City and the ETJ. Some of the key elements include changes in regard to vested rights, rough proportionality, expiration of plats, and some design issues. The Subdivision Ordinance was previously reviewed at a special meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission on October 20, 2011. He also noted that the Staff recommends approval of this ordinance. A motion was made by Ms. Strange to recommend to Council, approval of the new subdivision ordinance. Mr. Skotzke seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. 6. (a) Public Hearing: To consider public comment on recommendations on the determination as to the appropriate classification for a "Micro -Brewery" business. The Public Hearing was opened at 7:21 p.m. Mr. Schwanke gave a presentation and answered questions from the Commission regarding establishing a classification for a "Micro -Brewery" business. He noted, occasionally, a land use will be brought forward that is not addressed within existing use charts that the City has adopted. To make a determination of where a use is appropriate the City looks at various aspects of a use such as transportation requirements, type of product, anticipated employment, the amount of PZC Agenda 11-07-11.doc Page 2 of 3 11-07-11 noise, odor, fumes, toxic materials and vibration likely to be generated and the general requirements for public utilities such as water and sanitary sewer. As such the staff is recommending that uses classified as a Micro -Brewery would be appropriate in the "CBRD" district with a Specific Use Permit, and in the "C-3", 6I-1" and "I-2" districts by right. (b) Consider/Discuss/Act on the determination as to the appropriate classification for a "Micro -Brewery" business. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Burr to recommend to Council, classification for the "Micro -Brewery" be in the CBRD district with an SUP and the "C- 3919 C - 3" "I -1 " and "I-2" districts by right. Mr. Musmeci seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. 7. Consider action to approve Minutes of the following meetings: • September 12, 2011 Regular Meeting • October 20, 2011 Special Meeting A motion was made by Mr. Burr to approve the Minutes of the above meetings with the conditions that correction are made to the September 12th minutes, item number 5b which reflect that the vote was 6 ayes and 1 nay with Mr. Towner opposed to the SUP request. The motion was seconded by Mr. Skotzke. The vote for the motion was unanimous. 8. Adjourn There being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Skotzke, seconded by Mr. Musmeci to adjourn meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. 4L�� (01, Maurice Schwanke Director of Planning and Development ATTEST: PZC Agenda 11-07-11.doc Page 3 of 3 11-07-11