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. Public hearing to ~ansider a Final Plat of the
Glade Section Twelve vaca ion and replay of Lot 1 Block 1 and Lots 1
2 Block 2 Southwood Section Z1 and Lots 1 ~ 2 Block 11 and Lats 1 & 2
Block 12 The Glade Section Ten. .(91-208
Assistant -ta the city Engineer Morgan presented the staff report
recamrnendin approval with the addition of too private drainage
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casements requested by the applicant. The .property owner is adjusting
lot lines fog future sale of properties by creating three lots from
four can the west side of Made, by creating two large lets- out of
three and some previously unplattedarea an the east side of ~ladeand
b lotting the tract where the LbrarylMuseum is proposed. Access tq
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residential lots will belto Glade Street and access tc~ Tract A will be
to Southwest Parkway, The applicant is dedicating a small portion in
the rear of Lot 2 , Block 1 to follow .the e~str~g fence ~ ine . Forty-
two ro erty owners were natifiedwith several responses pertaining to
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the previously considered conditional Use Permit.
~'hairpersan Sawtelle opened the public hearing.
Ilan Sears ~f I04~ Madera ap~raached the Commission as a representative
of the owner, ~. D. Fitch. He sta ed that the owner i~ concerned that
lots facing G1.ade wit I be blocl~ed ar flooded i~ this easement is not
(platted. Maintenance of the requested private d-rainage easements will
be the responsibili y ~f'the owner.
chairperson Sawtelle closed the public hearing.
Mr: Hali staved that a citizen suggested the pa~s~ibilty of e~tendinq
Southwood Drive and cut into Glade to correct the traffic congestion.
C.:close. art af' Made, create a cul-de-sad and have any one traffic
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light.. He requested `that toff look into the poss;bility of his
glean. Mr. Hall alsa expressed concern of the change of policy in
designating private easements without an approved ordinance. The
Commission does not have a,wrtten policy to accompany a decision.
As~i~tant pity Engineer Morgan stated that the traffic alternative
would no be feasible because lots in thi' area are al-ready platted.
She informed the Commission that the new Drainage ordinance dues
address private easements. The purpose of a private :easement is to
reduce the City's maintenance liability and cost to those easements
` that serve only one proper~.y owner.. Large detention facilities that
serve a number of lots will be maintained by the city aid designated
as public drainage easements. The proposed private drainage easement
is to protect overflew of surface water.
Mr . Esmond quest.loned the clarity of the _ uti l ity easement in Lot 1,
Block 1, He sugae~ted that the applicant -locate off-site easements to
establish continuity and clarify intent. Mr. Esmond added that. the
Subdivision Req~ala~ans should be reviewed ahd require ..that locations
of off-site easements be reviewed by. staff, fir. Esmond alto expressed
concern of the pity's stance when dealing with private easements. The
Commission s~auld ~e more informed of s~eh polio changes.
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Mr. C~Isan moved to approve the Final Flat of Thy Glade Section 12
with he addition of a note an the plat designatng two private
d-rainage easements and cantin~ent upon the lacatibn off-site
ea ements. Mr. Michel seconded the motion which passed unopposed
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° other business,
Mr . Esmond expre sed concern of designating private easements . He
stated that staff s'houl~ distinguish the difference between granting
private drainage easements and not private water and sewer easements.
Mr. Esmond: suggested keeling the Commission more informed of policy
Changes hraugh presentations, reports and memos,
Mr. Hall agreed and suggested that F & Z members be involved in the
changes of policies aid standards. Private easements may not be the
wrong direction to take; however, voting members should be incltided in
order to: make accurate decisions. Mr,' Hall a~lsa questioned staff as
to the progress of the ordinance amendment Concerning pennants and
banners. He stated that staff as well'as F ~ Z members should take an
active role in planning the Community instead of a reactive tale. The
City should be more involved in creating reasons far businesses to
locate in this area. Mr. H~11 wants the issue of banners anal pennants
brought back to P & Z for further di Cussion. He stated that he would
.vote to -ban pennants and banners Completely,
Chairperson Sawtelle agreed and suggested that staff` look at
landscaping requirements and hac~ it addresses the -location of trues.
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Trees plaCe~. under power lines are unat~ract~.ve as well as a risk to
the life of tl~e tree .
senior Planner Kee agreed with Mr. Hall arid-Chairperson Sawtelle and
stated the P & Z should be mare involved; however projects will have
to be priaritZed due to limi ed staff time' Af-ter..appantments of
new Commissioners, staff would like to develop ~ work study program to
get Commissioners more involved. Staff is currently working on the
University Drive Study, ~.alden- Triangle study, Wolf Pen Creek
standards cif develaprnent and revising the Landscape ordinance.. Senior
Planner Kee; agreed to address` pennants and banners as a discussion
item on the next_agenda+
Councilman Gardner approached the Commission and informed them of the
~treetsCape study that will include various areas o-f the pity. The
study should ravide su
p ggestlve treatments of existing prablerns and
suggest ideas far -development. onC~ ideas are implemented, the
Cc~mmur~ity should be more attractive} entice businesses and encourage
develapm~nt~
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