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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
April 7, 2014
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Anna will held its regular meeting on April
7, 2013, 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 Chairman Justin Burr. Members present
were Justin Burr, Sandy Setliff, Elaine Gothard, and John Johnson. Darrin Colombo, Lee
Miller and Tiffany Burleson were 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) Public Hearing: To consider public comments on a request by Bloomfield
Homes, owner of property, requesting an Exception to the Residential Architectural
Standards by the approval of a Specific Use Permit from Section 35.04 (c) of the
Anna Zoning Ordinance which sets the distance from front elevation to the garage
front to a maximum distance of 10' to a requested distance of 13' on Bloomfield
Bluebonnet Home model. The parcels are location in portions of West Crossing
Phases 1, 2, 3 and future sections of West Crossing subdivision and part of Willow
Creek Addition. The property is currently zoned as Planned Development Single
Family Residential.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:06 p.m. Mr. Schwanke gave a presentation and
answered questions from the Commission. He noted that in October of 2012 the City
Council passed an ordinance concerning residential building standards. One of the
provisions goals was to eliminate snoot/garage construction where the garage sticks out
15' to 20' in front of the remainder of the structure so that when you drive by all you saw
was the garage. Bloomfield homes has a home model called `Bluebonnet" which front
elevation sets back 3 feet further than the 10 foot allowed. The front of the building is
covered by an integrated front porch that serves as an outdoor living area and does not
give the appearance that the garage is the dominant element on the lot. The areas in the
request are areas that the Bluebonnet model could be used, however, the units cannot be
placed side by side or across the street from each other but must be used within the
parameters of the existing non repetitive standards, therefore, the staff is recommending
approval of this Specific Use Permit.
Tim Stewart, representative for Bloomfield Homes was present, and gave a brief
presentation and answered questions from the Commission. The Public Hearing closed at
7:11 p.m.
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(b) Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation regarding the request of a Specific
Use Permit to allow the distance from front elevation to the garage front to a
maximum distance of 13' on Bloomfield Bluebonnet Home Model on parcels located
in portions of West Crossing Phases 1,2,3 and future sections of West Crossing
subdivision and part of Willow Creek Addition.
Following a brief discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Johnson to approve recommend
approval of the Specific Use Permit. Ms. Setliff seconded the motion. The vote was
unanimous.
4. a) Public Hearing: To consider public comments on an ordinance amending the
Anna City Code of Ordinances by amending Part III -C (Zoning Ordinance), Section
38 (Parking Space Regulations) by replacing the Table in Section 38.01 (Automobile
Parking Space Regulations).
The Public Hearing opened at 7:17 p.m. Mr. Schwanke gave a presentation and
answered questions from the Commission. Mr. Schwanke noted that the existing
parking standards included in the zoning ordinance in some instances are very burdening
and in other areas lacking or virtually impossible to determine. The attached ordinance
provides an expanded listing than what is currently used and adds new conditions such as
required covered parking in multi -family developments, stacking requirements when you
have drive-thru facilities and a real method to calculate restaurant parking. The staff is
recommending approval of the proposed ordinance. The Public Hearing closed at 7:22
p.m.
(b) Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation regarding an ordinance amending the
Anna Code of Ordinances by amending Part III -C (Zoning Ordinance) Section 38
(Parking Space Regulations) by replacing the Table in Section 38.01 (Automobile
Parking Space Regulations.
Following a brief discussion, a motion was made by Ms. Setliff, seconded by Ms.
Gothard to recommend approval of the proposed ordinance. The vote was unanimous.
5. a) Public Hearing: To consider public comments on an ordinance amending the
Anna City Code of Ordinances by amending Part IH -C (Zoning Ordinance),
Section 31 (Thor -Thoroughfare Overlay) by adding Section 31.02 (Definition) and
adding Section 31.07 (Building Masonry Regulations).
The Public Hearing opened at 7:26 p.m. Mr. Schwanke gave a presentation and
answered questions from the Commission. The "THOR" Thoroughfare Overlay district
is currently part of our zoning ordinance. However, the current ordinance does not define
where it is located. This ordinance revisions defines the location as well as establishes
masonry regulations for our gateways through our City. The ordinance also gives the
Council some latitude when a prospective user does not fit the rules exactly. Some users
have specific recognizable facades that may be desirous, however, not allowed because of
the masonry requirements. The final aspect of this ordinance addresses the requirements
for masonry requirements on municipal governmental buildings. The staff is
recommending approval of this ordinance. The Public Hearing closed at 7:30 p.m.
(b) Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation regarding an ordinance amending the
Anna Code of Ordinance by amending Part III -C (Zoning Ordinance), Section 31
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(Thor -Thoroughfare Overlay) by adding Section 31.02 (Definition) and adding
Section 31.07 (Building Masonry Regulations).
A motion was made by Chairman Burr, seconded by Mr. Johnson to recommend
approval of the propose ordinance. The vote was unanimous.
6. Consider action to approve Minutes of the March 3, 2014 meeting.
A motion was made by Ms. Gothard, seconded by Ms. Sediff to approve the Minutes of
the March 3`d meeting as presented. The vote was unanimous.
7. Adjourn
There being no further business, a motion was made by Ms. Setliff, seconded by Mr.
Johnson to adjourn meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
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Maurice Schwa ce
Director of Planning and Development
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