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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZmin2015-10-05MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING October 5, 2015 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Anna held its regular meeting on October 5th, 2015, 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 7:02 p.m. Members present were Sandy Setliff, Don Callaham, Lorenzo Gonzalez, Donald Henke, John Johnson, Darrin Colombo and Tom Plunkett. 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 "Robertson" development plat. Mr. Schwanke gave a presentation. The development plat is located within Anna's exterritorial jurisdiction. The tract is in the J. C. Neil Survey, Abstract No. 659 and contains approximate 5 acres of land. The owner is proposing to build a house and a metal workshop on the tract. The property is located at 12144 County Road 509. The submittal meets the City of Anna development requirement. Mr. Schwanke noted that the Staff recommends approval of the development plat. A motion was made by Commissioner Henke, seconded by Commissioner Callaham to recommend approval of the development plat. The vote was unanimous. 4. Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation regarding "Richardson" development plat. Mr. Schwanke gave a presentation. The development plat is located within Anna's exterritorial jurisdiction. The tract is in the Richard Phalen Survey, Abstract No. 694 and contains approximate 4 acres of land. The owner is proposing to build a house, carport and several other structures on the tract. The property is located at 9183 County Road 285. The submittal meets the City of Anna development plat requirement. Mr. Schwanke noted that the Staff recommends approval of the development plat. A motion was made by Commissioner Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner Colombo to recommend approval of the development plat. The vote was unanimous. 5. Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation regarding "Munger" development plat. Mr. Schwanke gave a presentation. The development plat for is located within Anna's exterritorial jurisdiction. The tract is in the Joseph Britton Survey, Abstract No. 72 and contains approximate 1.252 acres of land. The owner is proposing to build a house and other structures on the tract. The property is located at 10236 County Road 289. The PZ Agenda 10-05-15.doc Page 1 of 4 10-05-15 submittal meets the City of Anna development plat requirement. Mr. Schwanke noted that the Staff recommends approval of the development plat. A motion was made by Commissioner Henke, seconded by Commissioner Callaham to recommend approval of the development plat. 6. Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation regarding "Anna Crossing PH 3A" final plat. Mr. Schwanke gave a presentation answered questions from the Commissioner. The final plat received is on approximately 20.693 acres of land that is located east of Leonard Avenue and north of Sharp Street. The Civil plans are approved and infrastructure has been installed. The required lift station and force main servicing this phase has been approved and is under construction. This phase contains 36 residential lots on the tract. Mr. Schwanke noted that the Staff recommends approval of the final plat. John Arnold, representative, gave a presentation and answered questions from the Commissioner. A motion was made by Commissioner Setliff, seconded by Commissioner Plunkett to recommend approval of the final plat. The vote was unanimous. 7. Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation regarding amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Schwanke gave a presentation. The staff has been examining the thoroughfares in the south center part of the city in relationship to Ferguson Blvd, Taylor Blvd., Foster Crossing Blvd and Finley for several months. The current alignments traverse an existing neighborhood and crosses Slayter Creek several times. These alignments would be difficult and very expensive to obtain right-of-way and to construct the required bridges. Mr. Schwanke also noted that we have asked our engineer to evaluate the thoroughfares and to provide a recommended alignment. Exhibit A below shows the existing adopted thoroughfares while Exhibit B show the revised alignments. Gary Hendricks, city consultant engineer, gave a presentation and answered questions from the Commission. A motion was made by Commissioner Henke, seconded by Commissioner Colombo to recommend approval regarding amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. The vote was unanimous. 8. (a) Public Hearing: To consider public comments regarding a request by owners of property to change zoning to Planned Development (PD) zoning to accommodate Commercial (Cl) zoning classification with the additionally uses of mini -storage, boat and RV storage and modifying the masonry faVade requirements. The property is located north and south side of the Sam Rayburn Memorial Highway and west of County Road 509 and County Road 507. The property is currently zoned as Single Family Estate (SFE). The Public Hearing opened at 7:56 p.m. Mr. Schwanke gave a presentation and answered questions from the Commission. The zoning request is for C-1 zoning with the addition of mini storage and RV storage. This tract of land is part of the Thoroughfare Overlay district which has a higher standard than most commercial areas. This applicant is asking for less than 100 percent masonry. According to the Comprehensive plan this area is shown as a future commercial district. The staff is in strong opposition to the request of less than 100 percent masonry. We have received two letters stating that they PZ Agenda 10-05-15.doc Page 2 of 4 10-05-15 are opposed to lessening the masonry requirements. It should be noted that this area is not served by water from the City or sewer service. As development occurs adequately sized water lines with fire hydrant will be required for fire protection. The staff is in support of the proposal with 100 percent masonry and appropriate screening. The recommendation is to approve the C-1 uses with mini -Storage with no outside storage other than the storage of operable vehicles, recreational vehicles, utility trailers, and boats. Masonry Screening to be provided on all sides with the allowance of decorative steel screening in the front. (b) Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation regarding a request to change zoning to Planned Development (PD) zoning to accommodate Commercial (Cl) zoning classification with the additionally uses of mini -storage, boat and RV storage and modifying the masonry facade requirements. The property is currently zoned as Single Family Estate (SFE). A motion was made by Commissioner Callaham to approve the zoning request with the conditions of staff s recommendation. Commissioner Gonzalez seconded the motion. The vote was 6 ayes 1 nay (Setliff) Motion carried. 9. Tabled - Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation regarding a request by John Arnold, representative for Foster Crossing LTD (Skorburg Co.) to amend existing PD (2002-27A) zoning, changing the commercial portion and residential portions of the tract to single family residential and to adjust densities throughout the request. The property is currently zoned as (PD) Planned Development for residential and commercial uses and is generally located west of Powell Parkway and north of Foster Crossing Road. Mr. Schwanke gave a presentation and answered questions from the Commissioner. The property identified on the attached Exhibit A (proposed ordinance attached) is intended to accommodate residential development in the City of Anna. The existing zoning on the property consists of 6,000, 7,200, 8,400 square foot lots and a commercial tract. The developer is proposing to adjust the density by making the overall lot size scheme with a 7,200 minimum lot size with a minimum average 8,400 square feet lot size. Since the existing zoning has an area with 6,000 square feet lot size entitlement the developer is asking for 15 units with a minimum lot size of 6,600 square feet. The overall minimum average 8,400 square feet lot size will be maintained. The commercial element of the existing zoning that was based on a previous alignment of proposed Ferguson Road will be eliminated. This zoning request was tabled at the P&Z meeting, September 14th, 2015 for further information concerning Foster Crossing Blvd. alignment based on a statement from Jim Luscombe concerning a commitment of the City to a certain future location of the roadway. This topic was discussed at a City Council meeting on June 8th, 2004. In that meeting, the minutes state that "Route 2 would be acceptable with donations of ROW and signed agreement of all parties and revision of Skorburg Plat". The "Route 2" is where the current Comprehensive Plan Map shows the thoroughfare in 120 feet of ROW. Since 2004 no signed agreements for ROW donations have been made and Staff is not aware of any plat submitted that would follow "Route 2". It is our understanding that the location of "Route 2" is opposed by the current owners of the land that the thoroughfare crosses as shown on the Comprehensive Plan Map. "Route 2" traverses through 5 different land owner's properties instead of following the existing street alignment. PZ Agenda 10-05-15.doc Page 3 of 4 10-05-15 Decisions by a previous City Council to adopt a roadway master plan do not prevent the current City Council from making amendments to the plan that are deemed appropriate. Changes to the Comprehensive Plan are at the discretion of the City Council. It should be noted that the request at hand deals with the appropriateness of the land use and not the alignment of thoroughfares. The staff is in support of this zoning request and the intended land use and is recommending approval. A motion was made by Commissioner Henke to recommend approval of the zoning request, seconded by Commissioner Colombo. The vote was unanimous. The vote was unanimous. 10. Tabled - Consider/Discuss/Act on recommendation regarding a formal request by John Arnold, as the representative for the Skorburg Company to waive the requirement that each subdivision have two fully paved access points connecting to the City's approved roadway system. This request pertains to the Palladium Anna Site. Mr. Schwanke gave a presentation. This item was tabled at the last P&Z meeting, September 14, 2015. The applicant has submitted a request for waiver of the two fully paved access points connecting to the City's approved roadway system. The request is being proposed as a hardship because of the existence of the Dart railroad limiting the access to the property. The applicant is willing to provide an alternate temporary access method for providing emergency access only. This access would be via an extension of Finley Blvd. to a future extension of Leonard Blvd. Attached is the formal request for the waiver. Mr. Schwanke noted of several conditions if approved. John Arnold, representative, gave a presentation and answered questions from the Commission. A motion was made by Commissioner Henke to approve the waiver request with the conditions of staff recommendations. Commissioner Setliff seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. 11. Consider action to approve Minutes of the September 14'h, 2015 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. A motion was made by Chairman Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez to approve the Minute of the September 14, 2015 meeting. 12. Adjourn. There being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Callaham, seconded by Commissioner Colombo to adjourn meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m. Maurice Schwanke Director of Planning and Development ATTEST: PZ Agenda 10-05-15.doc Page 4 of 4 10-05-15