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09.15.1994 PZ MinutesMINUTES OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING, .SEPTEMBER. 15,.1994 COMMUNITY CENTER Acting 'Chairman`Conroy called the Meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Commission' Members present: David Conroy, George Harrison, Cliff Hallmark Glynn Cavasos and Ralph Warner (moved from Alternate to active Commission member in Bill Cromer's absence) • p. 483 Staff Member present: Mort Wetterling, Permit /Code Enforcement Dept. ITEM ' NO .' 1' - Approval of the minutes ' of the Public' Hearing and the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting 'of the'Planning and Zoning Commission of 18 August 1994. Glynn Cavasos motioned to accept the minutes of both the Public Hearing and the Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting' of 18 August 1994. Cliff Hallmark seconded the motion and four of the five members voted in favor. Ralph Warner abstained as he was not present for all of the Public Hearing on 18 August 1994. ITEM NO. 2 - Consideration of a request to re-zone 1.53 acres of land, on Potomac Parkway, from "C -1" Restricted Commercial to "R -2" Single Family Residential. The property, out of the LAMAR SURVEY, Abstract 987 and the D.;STRICKLAND SURVEY, Abstract 1376, is solely owned by Don Davis. The Commission discussed briefly the proposal as well as the material and J information that had been previously presented by Mr. Wayne Wintes after which Ralph Warner made a motion to approve the request to re -zone 1.53 acres,,out of the LAMAR SURVEY, Abstract 987 and the D.STRICKLAND SURVEY, Abstract '1376,, from it's present "C -1 ",,:classification to "R -2 ". Cliff Hallmark seconded the motion and all Commission members voted in favor._, ITEM NO. 3 - Commission review of additions and changes incorporated, into Ordinance No. 53 which addresses operational regulations, restrictions and requirements for,A & A Pickup and Van, located at 732 West mansfield Hwy. Inasmuch`-as said changes and additions had been thoroughly discussed during the Public' Hearing, the Commission,. as a whole, felt as though no addition- al discussion was necessary and Ralph Warner motioned to accept Ordinance No 53 as drafted and to forward the Commission's acceptance recommendation on to the City Council. Glynn Cavasos seconded the motion and all Commission members voted in favor. ITEM NO. 4 - Consideration of a request to re -plat four Lots into one Lot The property consists of Lots 13, 14, 15 and 16 of Block 48 in the Original Town of Kennedale Addition. The sole owners, Samuel and Martha Elrod, will construct their personal residence on site if the re -plat is approved p. 484 This Agenda Item was deleted in that Ordinance No. 61 will grant Re -Plat approval capability to the City Administrator, for minor Plats containing four or fewer lots on an existing street and not requiring the creation of any new street or extension of municiple utilities. This being in ac- cordance with Chapter 212 of the Local Government Code. Enactment of this Ordinance significantly shortens the length of time taken to gain approval of minor Plats and lessens the load for Commission and Council members. ITEM NO. 5 - Commission review and discussion of the "PD" Planned Develop - ment Zoning Classification and how it meets, or fails to meet, the needs and best interests of the City. The Commission members discussed, at length, the perceived advantages and disadvantages of the Planned Development Zoning classification. While ad- vantages had not been experienced to date, the Commission identified the following disadvantages as being possibilities: * Hinders expeditious re- zoning * Existence of ,a significant Developer cost,factor as it relates interim financing Potential Developer apprehension * Spawns an excessive amount of Ordinances * Not in keeping with current development trends Ralph Warner stated that careful thought should be given to any "arid all proposed changes so as not to experience pitfalls at a later date, due to a hasty; decision having been made. Chairman Conroy recommended that furi- ther.discussion and subsequent decisions be tabled until such time as the permanent Chairman and Vice Chairman return and their input and views can be received and considered. Chairman Conroy stated that the City Council should be made aware of possible "PD" Planned Development problem areas that are being, and will continue to be, reviewed by the Commission. DISCUSSION The Commission members were united in the opinion that Ordinances dealing Fencing and Sub - Divisions, to name a few, are needed and that consideration of same should be brought to the forefront for future Commission action., Ralph Warner motioned for adjournment and George'Harri'son seconded 'the mo- tion.'';A11 Commission members,voted in favor at 8:52 p.M. p. 482 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING 15 SEPTEMBER 1994 COMMUNITY CENTER In Chairman Gray's absence, the Commission appointed David Conroy to act as Chairman. Chairman Conroy called the Public Hearing to order at 7:05 p. m. Commission Members present: David Conroy, Glynn Cavasos, Cliff Hallmark, George Harrison and Ralph Warner (alternate that became an active member in Bill Cromer's absence). Charles Gray, Janna Brimer and Bill Cromer were not in attendence. Staff Member present: Mort Wetterling, Permits /Code Enforcement Dept. PUBLIC HEARING #1 - To receive citizen's comments regarding a proposed change of Zoning classification from "C -1" Restricted Commercial to "R -2" Single Family Residential for a 1.53 acre tract of land out of the LAMAR SURVEY, Abstract 987 and the D. STRICKLAND SURVEY, Abstract 1376 (on Poto- mac Parkway), the applicant being Wayne Winters for the sole owner, Don Davis. One individual signed up to speak. Chairman Conroy recognized Mr. Wayne Winters who distributed a three page handout followed by a briefing of the intended use for the 1.53 acres, that being three (3) residential. home site lots of approximately one -half acre each. The asking price will be $2.50 per sqaure foot for each of the three lots. Mr. Winters provided a copy of a letter, from the adjacent Georgetown Homeowner's Association, which addressed their full concurrence with the request. After a short question and answer period relative to screening requirements, Chairman Conroy closed the Public Hearing at 7:20 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING #2 - To receice citizen's comments regarding proposed changes to the Amendment to Ordinance No. 53 which addresses operational regulations, restrictions and requirements for A & A Pickup & Van, locat- ed at 732 West Mansfield Highway. Two individuals signed up to speak. Chairman Conroy recognized Ms. Fern McKinley who complimented the applicant for the way he has cleaned up the back half of the property however she stated that a large portion still requires mowing. A representative from A & A Pickup & Van later indicat- ed that the property would be mowed in the immediate future. Chairman Conroy then recognized Mr. Verlin Arter. Mr. Arter stated that he owned the business directly across the highway from A & A Pickup & Van and that he really had no feelings for or against but rather was in attendence to obtain information about the operation. Chairman Conroy provided Mr. Arter with historical data and information on the subject whereupon Mr. Arter thanked him and returned to his seat. Chairman Conroy closed the Public Hearing at 7:34 p.m.