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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZmin2012-08-06MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING August 6, 2012 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Anna held its regular meeting on Monday, August 6, 2012, 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 7:04 p.m. by Rick Skotzke. Members present were Rick Skotzke, Jennifer Strange, Shane Williams and Darin Colombo. Jeff Burr was absent. Staff present was Maurice Schwanke and Tana Ross. 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance Mr. Schwanke gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation regarding "Richardson Addition" re - plat. Mr. Schwanke gave a presentation regarding the plat. He noted that the Richardson Addition is a re -plat to move a property line 5 feet north between existing lots 1 and 2. Both lots will still meet minimum zoning requirements. He also noted that the surveyor moved the 10' utility easement and all of the easement needs to remain south of the new lot line. Some minor corrections are still needed on the plat. A motion was made by 1VIr. Williams to approve the re -plat with conditions that the corrections are made before presented to Council. Mr. Colombo seconded the motion. The vote passed unanimously. 4. (a) Public Hearing: To consider public comments regarding an ordinance of the city of Anna, Texas, amending the Anna City Code of Ordinances by amending Part II, Article III by adding regulations related to alcoholic beverages; by amending Part III- C, Zoning Ordinance, Section 34.12 regulating location and uses related to sale of alcoholic beverages. The Public Hearing opened at 7:10 p.m. Mr. Schwanke noted that this ordinance was recently reviewed and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. After approval it came to our attention that several non -material changes that were needed were not in the adopted version of the ordinance. Since these changes are within the "Zoning Ordinance" of the Anna Code we are required to put the changes through the process again. The staff is recommending approval of this ordinance. The Public Hearing closed at 7:11 p.m. (b) Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation regarding an ordinance of the city of Anna, Texas, amending the Anna City Code of Ordinances by amending Part II, Article III by adding regulations related to alcoholic beverages; by amending Part PZC Minutes 08-06-12.doc Page 1 of 3 08-06-12 III -C Zoning Ordinance, Section 34.12 regulating location and uses related to sale of alcoholic beverages. A motion was made by Ms. Strange to approve the ordinance related to alcoholic beverages. Mr. Colombo seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. 5. (a) Public Hearing: To consider public comments regarding an ordinance of the city of Anna, Texas amending the Anna Code of Ordinances by amending Part III - C; Zoning Ordinance, Section 34 by adding Section 34.13 (Wind Energy Systems) amending Appendix 2 Schedule of Uses- Table 7 and 3.7.8 (Descriptions/Definitions of Uses). The Public Hearing opened at 7:14 p.m. Mr. Schwanke noted that the City Council directed the staff to prepare an ordinance regarding the installation of Wind Energy Conservation Systems (WECS). Two ordinances have been prepared that would establish criteria for WECS in terms of location, setbacks, noise, and heights. Two different approaches are presented. One approach proposes that WECS be control by lot size where the minimum lot size is one acre while the second approach is to control the location by setbacks. He also noted that as (FYI) a Noise Level Chart has been included. Mr. Bob Oliver, owner of Amazing Solar Solutions gave a presentation regarding wind energy solutions and answered questions from the Commission. The Public Hearing closed at 7:39 p.m. (b) Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation regarding an ordinance of the city of Anna, Texas, amending the Anna City Code of Ordinances by amending Part III -C; Zoning Ordinance, Section 34 by adding Section 34.13 (Wind Energy Systems) amending Appendix 2 Schedule of Uses -Table 7 and 3.7.8 (Descriptions/Definition of Uses). Following a brief discussion, a motion was made by Ms. Strange to approve the ordinance option where the location is controlled by setbacks alone and no minimum lot size (Option A). Mr. Colombo seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous with the additional condition of a shroud being required around the blades for safety issues 6. Discussion: Single Home Quality Measures Mr. Schwanke briefed on Single Home Quality Measures. As the City grows and moves forward with housing construction we want to facilitate design standards that enhance the visual image of the city. Mr. Schwanke asked for the Planning and Zonings suggestions concerning roof pitch, masonry construction, garages protruding, etc. No action taken. 7. Election of Officers: • Chairman • Vice Chairman • Secretary A motion was made by Mr. Williams to table agenda this item. Ms. Strange seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. 8. Consider action to approve Minutes of the June 11, 2012 regular meeting. PZC Minutes 08-06-12.doe Page 2 of 3 08-06-12 A motion was made by Mr. Williams to approve the Minutes of the June 11, 2012 meeting. Ms. Strange seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. 9. Adjourn A motion was made by Ms. Strange to adjourn meeting. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m. ATTEST: Ile Maurice Schwanke Director of Planning and Development PZC Minutes 08-06-12.doc Page 3 of 3 08-06-12