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10.20.1994 PZ Minutesp. 486 MINUTES OF PLANNING ;AND ZONING COMMISSION PUELIC HEARING 20 OCTOBER 1994 COMMUNITY CENTER Chairman Gray called the Public Hearing to order at 7:03 p.m. Commission Members present: Charles Gray, David Conroy, George Harrison and Janna Brimer. Alternate Ralph Warner became an active member in Bill Cromer's absence. In addition to Bill Cromer, Glynn Cavasos and Cliff Hallmark were absent. Staff Members present: Ted Rowe, City Administrator Linda Royster, Director of Water Billing Joey Highfill, Director of Water Operations Michael Box, Director of Development and Enforcement Mort Wetterling, Permits /Code Enforcement Department PUBLIC HEARING #1 - To receive citizen's comments regarding a proposed change of Zoning classification from "PD /R -3" to "R -3 ", Single Family Res- idential and the re- platting of this 11.7 acres of Tract 2B of Abstract 1791 in the W. E. HALTON SURVEY, into 3 Lots to be identified as Lots 1 thru 3 of Block 1 in Middleton Estates. Application is made by the joint, but sole, owners of the property, those owners being David & Betty Middleton, Chris & Melinda Stroncek and Patti & David Gurun. Chairman Gray called upon Mr. E. D. Hill, the Surveyor that re- platted the 11.7 acres for the owners who volunteered to respond to any Commission ques- tions and he requested that Mr. Middleton be permitted to assist, where re- quired. The intended use for the property was discussed, that being a res- idential property site for an additional two family members. Inasmuch as the Lots vary in size from 2 plus acres to, in excess of 5 acres, the Com- mission inquired as to whether the owners would be willing to request "R -1" zoning so as to protect the land value by limiting Lot size in the event that property was sub - divided, at some time in the future. The owners were agreeable to that suggestion. The Commission inquired as to whom would provide sewer services? The City Administrator advised that the pro- perty would receive sewer service from the City of Arlington under their mutual working agreement, and that correspondence, in that regard, had been directed to Arlington's attention. No one else elected to address the Commission and Chairman Gray closed the Public Hearing at 7:19 p.m. p. 487 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING 20 OCTOBER 1994 COMMUNITY CENTER Chairman Gray called the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to order at 7:44 p.m. Commission Members present: Charles Gray, Janna Brimer, George Harrison and David Conroy. Cliff Hallmark, Glynn Cavasos and Bill Cromer were un- able to attend however, Alternate Ralph Warner was activated in the latter's absence. Staff Members present: Ted Rowe, City Administrator Michael Box, Director of Development and Enforcement Mort Wetterling, Permits /Code Enforcement Deaprtment ITEM NO. 1 - Approval of the minutes of the Public Hearing and the Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, held on 15 Septemebr 1994. David Conroy made a motion to accept both sets of minutes. George Harrison seconded the motion and all voted in favor. ITEM NO. 2 - Consideration of the request set forth in Public Hearing No. 1, that being the change of Zoning classification of 11.7 acres in Tract 2B of Abstract 1791 in the W. E. HALTON SURVEY, from the existing "PD /R -3" to "R -3 ", Single Family Residential. The joint ownership agreed to accept a Zoning classification of "R -1" during the Public Hearing phase. Additionally, the property owners are seeking approval to re -plat this same 11.7 acre Tract into 3 Lots, to be identified as Lots 1 thru 3 of Block 1 in the Middleton Estates. The owners of the property are David & Betty Middleton, Chris & Melinda Stroncek and Patti & David Gurun. With no further discussion being necessary, David Conroy made a motion to approve the request for a Zoning change from "PD /P•. -3" to "R -1 ". Ralph Warner seconded the motion and all members voted in favor. Janna Brimer then made a motion to approve the re -plat of one 11.7 acre Tract into 3 Lots as requested. David Conroy seconded the motion and all members voted in favor. Agenda Item No. 2, in it's entirety,will now be forwarded on to Council with the Commission's recommendation for approval. ITEM NO. 3 - Commission discussion regarding the Planned Development Zoning classification which was previously shelved pending the return of members Gray and Brimer. The Commission discussed, at length, the positive and negative aspects of the "PD" Zoning classification. As a result, the Commission agreed that there is a need to start a process whereby "PD" Zoning would be re- written in an effort to make it more easily understood and that would lean more toward a concept which could be modified prior to a developer filing a Pre- liminary Plat /Final Plat that would , in effect, closely resemble the actual final product. p. 488 Two additional "PD" related issues were discussed: 1) Should land be designated "PD" now or should it be so designated at a later date when, and if, Planned Development actually takes place. 2) Should the amount of land, currently designated "PD ", be reduced while allowing larger tracts of land, devoid of structures, to remain under this classification. Chairman Gray volunteered to advise the Council, in writing, of the Commis- sion's concerns on the matter as well as to remind them of the fact that a sizeable expenditure of funds will be required for the purpose of conduct- ing the required Public Hearings and Legal assistance thereto. Selection of a three person Committee, to work closely with City Staff and Legal Counsel, for the purpose of formulating a proposal and /or plans was also discussed as being an option in the event that Council approved an invest- igation of the "PD" Zoning classification. DISCUSSION The members of the Commission agreed that there is a definate need for a number of new Ordinances; Fencing and Subdivision related Ordinances were identified as two however, the two cannot be addressed at once therefore the Commission agreed that it's initial efforts should be directed toward the drafting of a Fencing Ordinance and that discussion relative to said Ordi- nance content should be made an Agenda item for the November meeting. The Commission asked for, and received, a briefing on the status of the Shady Creek East project. Finally, it was determined that a request should be sent forward for Council consideration which would, in effect, change the Alternate status of Ralph Warner to that of Active Member of the P & Z Commission thereby permanently replacing Bill Cromer who would, in turn, assume Alternate status. Ralph Warner made a motion to adjourn which was seconded by Janna Brimer. All Commission members voted in favor and adjournment took place at 9:43 p. m. ATT T APPROVED