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11.16.1995 PZ Minutesp. 523 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING 16 NOVEMBER 1995 COMMUNITY CENTER Chairman Gray called the Public Hearing to order at 7:09 p. m. Commission Members present: David Conroy, Charles Gray, Sandra McCraw, Ralph Wamer, and Bryan Lankhorst. Glynn Cavasos and Cliff Hallmark were absent and as a result, Altemates Danny Robinson and Jerry Miller were moved to active status for this Hearing. City Staff present: Ted Rowe, City Administrator Mort Wetterling, Permits /Code Compliance Department PUBLIC HEARING - To receive citizen's comments regarding a request for a Zoning change form the current "R -1" (Single Family Residential) status to that of "I" (Industrial). The property, totaling 6.09 acres, was recently annexed into the City at the owner's request and automatically received a Zoning classification of "R -1" as a result. The property owner is Mr. Ron Sturgeon. Inasmuch as no one appeared at the Public Hearing to speak, or provide a written statement, for or against the request, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:14 p. m. APPROVED p. 524 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING 16 NOVEMBER 1995 COMMUNITY CENTER Chairman Gray called the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting to order at 7:15 Commission Members present were: Charles Gray, Ralph Wamer, Sandra McCraw, David Conroy and Bryan Lankhorst. Inasmuch as Cliff Hallmark and Glynn Cavasos were not in attendance, Altemates Danny Robinson and Jerry Miller were activated for this meeting. City Staff present: Ted Rowe - City Administrator Mort Wetterling - Permits /Code Compliance Department ITEM NO. 1 - Approval of the minutes of the Impact Fee Committee Meeting and the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, both of which were held on 19 October 1995. David Conroy made a motion to accept the minutes as submitted. Sandra McCraw seconded the motion and all members voted in favor. ITEM NO. 2 - Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 6.09 acres of recently annexed property from it's current "R -1" zoning classification to that of "I" (Industrial). Requested by Mr. Ron Sturgeon. Mr. Ron Sturgeon was not present at either the Public Hearing or the meeting itself. The Commission was briefed on the location of the property and given a brief history of the business operation. There was some concem expressed by some of the Members that property can be annexed and a Zoning change approved concurrently which, in effect, eliminates P & Z involvement in certain unique situations. Two or three instances were discussed where that situation could take place. The Commission members were, for the most part, in agreement that the "I" (Industrial) classification for this particular business was the only classification that could be deemed realistic. The quality of the Budget American Auto Imports operation was also discussed. David Conroy made a motion to forward the Zone change request on to the Council with the Commission's recommendation for approval. Bryan Lankhorst seconded the motion and six of the seven member Commission voted in favor. Ralph Warner was disappointed that Zone Change signage had not been posted on the premises of Budget American and as a result elected to abstain from taking part in the vote. Mr. Wamer, and the Commission, were advised that not posting said signage shall not be deemed a condition precedent to the granting of any Zoning change or holding any Public Hearing on the subject. City Staff indicated that a sign would be posted well in advance of action being taken by the City Council. The Commission was also advised p. 525 that Certified Mail notifications had been sent to the owners of adjacent property and that Public Notice had appeared in the local newspaper. DISCUSSION Chairman Gray led a discussion relative to the need for re- writing certain Ordinances and that the Sub Division Ordinance re -write merited the highest priority., For the benefit of the new Commission members, David Conroy gave a short briefing on previous Platting and zoning /re- zoning requests heard as well as a briefing on the importance of ensuring that concurrence with the Schedule Of District Regulations be a prerequisite for rendering decisions concerning these cases. The City Administrator, Ted Rowe, briefed the Commission on both Platting and Zoning, along with their basic differences. Mr. Rowe also advised the Commission that the City's Legal Counsel would be available, in the very near future, to provide informative guidelines as to the Commission's legal responsibilities relative to the performance of their duties. it was requested that said legal briefing be made a part of the next regularly scheduled meeting. The Commission also indicated that the third Thursday in December would pose a number of problems due to close proximity to the Christmas Holiday. As a result, David Conroy made motion to change the December meeting from the 21st to Tuesday the 19th. Ralph Warner seconded the motion and all Commission members voted in favor. City Staff will ensure that information, regarding that date change will be promulgated to the general public, to the Commission as well as to individuals that may be contemplating filing Agenda items for consideration, by the Commission, in December. Chairman Gray expressed an opinion that a Workshop, or series of Workshops, would be required to effectively review, discuss and formulate a plan and /or input, as it relates to re- writing the Sub Division Ordinance. The Commission, having been provided with copies of Sub Division Ordinances from five north Texas municipalities, agreed to review that material and individually formulate a listing of likes and dislikes. City Staff will attempt to prepare a "straw man" draft, prior to the first workshop. The proposed date of the first Workshop was discussed and as a result Sandra McCraw made a motion to conduct said Workshop on 30 November at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Center. Jerry Miller seconded the motion and all voted in favor. Finally, Ted Rowe presented an appeal for volunteers to become members of the soon to be formed Appeal Board For Abatement of Sub Standard and Dilapidated Buildings. After a short period of discussion, Bryan Lankhorst and Jerry Miller volunteered their services and offered to serve on that Board Ralph Warner made a motion to adjourn. David Conroy seconded that motion and all members voted in favor. Chairman Gray then adjourned the meeting at 8:52 p.m. Prior to commencement of the Public Hearing, that preceded the Regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, City Administrator, Ted Rowe, swore in new Member Bryan Lankhorst and new Altemates Danny Robinson and Jerry Miller. APPROVED p. 526