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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZmin2012-12-10MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING December 10, 2012 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Anna held its regular meeting on December 10, 2012, at 7:15 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 7:25 p.m. Members present were Justin Burr, Sandy Setliff, Brandi Pitcox, Rick Skotzke, Darrin Colombo and Lee Miller. Jennifer Strange had an excused 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. (a) To consider public comment on a request by A. B. Roper and Pat Roper, owners of property, requesting a zoning change from Single Family Residential (SFR) to Restricted Commercial (Cl) zoning to allow the operation of offices/retail on the tract. The property is located at 413 W. White Street. The Public Hearing was opened at 7:26 p.m. Mr. Schwanke noted that an application for Restricted Commercial (C-1) zoning has been submitted by A.B. and Pat Roper to change the zoning on a parcel of land they own along West White Street. A part of their property has been purchased by TXDOT and a subsequent utility easement has been secured between the right-of-way and an existing structure on the property. The structure has been recently remodeled to accommodate a new uses. He also noted that this request for "Restricted Commercial" zoning is in conformance with the "Comprehensive Land Use Plan" for the City and as such, the Staff is in support of this zoning request. Mr. and Mrs. Roper were present for meeting, but did not give a presentation. The Public Hearing closed at 7:29 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 a zoning change from Single Family Residential (SFR) to Restricted Commercial (C1) zoning to allow the operation of offices/retail on the tract. The property is located at 413 W. White Street. A motion was made by Mr. Colombo and seconded by Mr. Skotzke to approve the zoning request. The vote was unanimous. 4. Consider/Discuss Act on recommendation regarding "Roper Addition" final plat. PZC Minutes 12-10-12.doc Page 1 of 2 Posted 12-10-12 Mr. Schwanke gave a presentation regarding final plat. The property contained on this final plat is being proposed for rezoning to "C-1" restricted commercial. An access easement is proposed along the east side of the property. A joint driveway has been approved between the subject property and the property to the west where a house has recently been demolished by TXDOT. Additionally, an east -west access easement is proposed parallel to West White Street to provide for cross -access to the adjacent tracts. No public improvements are proposed for this plat by the applicant. Mr. Schwanke noted that Staff is in support of this plat. 5. Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation regarding site plan for the "Roper Addition". Mr. Schwanke gave a presentation concerning the site plan. He noted the property contained on the site plan is being proposed for rezoning to "C-1" restricted commercial and the site plan is subject to the proposed rezoning of the property. The proposed use on this tract is for offices; however, due to the size of the existing structure, traffic to the site will be minimal. He also noted that several large trees exist on the property with some large Crepe Myrtle trees along the front. Future utility work in the existing 15 foot utility easement along West White Street will significantly impact the landscaping. As such no additional vegetation other than grasses is anticipated. The Staff is in support of this application A motion was made by Mr. Skotzke and seconded by Ms. Setliff to approve the site plan. The vote was unanimous. 6. Discussion: Flag & Logo poles locations and height There was a brief discussion regarding this agenda item. No action was taken. 7. Consider action to approve Minutes of the November 5, 2012 meeting. A motion was made by Ms. Setliff and seconded by Ms. Pitcox to approve the Minutes of the November 5, 2012 meeting. The vote was unanimous. 8. Adjourn A motion was made by Mr. Skotzke and seconded by Ms. Pitcox to adjourn meeting. The vote was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m. aurice Schwanke Director of Planning and Development ATTEST: PZC Minutes 12-10-12.doc Page 2 of 2 Posted 12-10-12