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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes ~ subject property only. The facility will have access to Frontage Road only. Pastor Brenneman explained that the facility would comply with all ordinances, especially drainage. Sam Gammonthal of 1504 Lynx Cove serves on the building committee for the church. He explained that there will be low density usage, but possible school plans in the future. He will be willing to act as liaison to the neighbors to address any concerns. Jim Smith of 1703 Serval Lane expressed his concern, not about the church, but about the remaining tract. He is concerned about what may be done in the future with the left over land.. Scott Abeel of 1609 Panther, was concerned that the property value of the existing homes would decrease if anything other than single family is developed on the remainder tract. Wayne Psencik of 1609 Dominik owns the property that backs up to the remainder tract and is concerned offuture development. Mr. Psencik brought up the issue of the possibility of increased traffic and stated that he would like to view the site plan. Tracy Abeel of 1609 Panther Lane asked if there were restrictions on the height of the building and if there would be an increase in traffic. Senior Planner McCully expiained that there are height and setback requirements. It was also. reiterated that the only access to this facility would be on the Frontage Road. Chairman Massey closed the public hearing. Commissioner Silvia moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit for the Seventh-Day Adventist Church with the conditions of site plan review by the Commission and limit the access to the Frontage Road. Commissioner Garner seconded the motion. Chairman Massey reiterated that there are zoning restrictions and limitations for the remainder tract. The motion to approve this Conditional Use Permit passed unopposed (5 - 0). AGENDA ITEM NO.3: Consideration ofa Master Preliminary Plat of Nantucket Subdivision Phases 6, 7, 8, 8A, 8B, 9, 10, 11, and 12 and Leisure Island Phases 1, 2, and 3. Part of the land in these p~rts of the subdivision is in the City Limits and part is in the E.T.J. (97-312) . City Planner Kee presented. combined staff reports for the proposed Master Preliminary Plat and Rezoning Request. . She stated that the proposed master preliminary plat is for approximately 65 acres located in the Nantucket Subdivision, generally located on the southwest comer of Nantucket Drive and State Highway 6, including Phases 6 - 12 and Leisure Island Phases 1 - 3. . The rezoning request is for approximately 6 acres, out of the above 65, located in the 1500 block of Nantucket Drive, along the south side of Nantucket Drive, approximately 400 feet west of SH P&Z Minutes August 7, 1997 Page 3 of6 '\ 6 from A-O Agricultural Open to R-l Single Family. The intention for this preliminary plat is for single family development. Last year part of this property was annexed into the City at the request of the properly owners. The developer's intention is to build out Nantucket Subdivision with residential lots that will be in the City Limits and connected to City sewer through an impact fee line. There is opposition to the master plan and the associated rezoning due to the smaller lots being proposed. The overall density in Nantucket right now, not including the Leisure Island section averages approximately 2 acres per lot. The density of the Leisure Island section averages .17 acres per lot. The average density of the new phases is .41 acres per lot. The average overall density of all existing and proposed phases is 1.4 acres per lot. The proposed land use plan shows this area for low density single family development with a density range of .5 to 3 acres per dwelling unit. The overall average density of Nantucket with the proposed new phases falls within this range at 1.4 acres per lot. Opposition centers on the perceived change in character of the neighborhood when lot sizes have historically fallen at the lower end of the range while the new proposed phases show lot sizes nearer the upper end and outside range. Nantucket was originally master planned in 1983 to be a large lot rural subdivision with commercial and office acreage up near the highway. Development began to occur toward the back of the subdivision initially. The frontage along the highway has yet to develop. The intention is to change .from the one acrecommerciaVoffice lots fronting on the highway to single family lots that will range from ..22 to .58 acres per lot with a landscaped buffer along the highway. The first two phases of Nantucket averaged 2 to 2.6 acres per lot.. . Subsequent phases ranged from .8 to 1.5 acres per lot. Leisure Island is an 18 acre .area that was, and still is, intended as a smaller lot "retirement" phase where the lots will average about .17 acres per lot with private streets. . . Part of Leisure Island is developed. at . present. Leisure Island and the existing phases of Nantucket are still ou~side the City limits. Staff recommends approval due to compliance with the land use plan and the fact that the a'feragedensity falls within the acceptable range shown on the land use plan and with the following conditions: 1. The applicant successfully rezones each phase to comply with the zoning regulations prior to submitting a final plat of that phase. 2. The applicant has offered to plat a minimum seventy-five (75') foot deep landscape buffer easement along the entire SH6 frontage when these phases are platted. 3. The applicant has also offered to submit for review a drainage report for the entire mast~r plan with the first final plat to ensure there will be no impact to the existing phases outside the City limits from these new phases. The rezoning covers only a part of what the developer is proposing to finish building out the subdivision. The intention is to bring future rezonings phase by phase with the intent that all be for residential development. This property plus an additional 59 acres was annexed into the City. Present zoning is A-O Agriculture Open which is an interim classification placed on property upon annexation. . Single family residential development is allowed in A-O with minimum lot sizes of 5 acres per dwelling unit. There is opposition to this rezoning and to the master plan in general due to the smaller lots being proposed. P&Z Minutes August 7, 1997 Page 4 of6 , Four surrounding property owners were notified of the rezoning request. Chairman Massey opened the public hearing. Larry Wells from MDG (203 Holleman East), Engineer for the project, explained that he has been involved in the development of Nantucket from the beginning and there have always been plans for higher density and commercial deverlopment, however, the area reduced in density over the past years, primarily because of the economy. Nantucket is still less dense than originally planned. Phyllis Hobson, developer of Nantucket, handed the Commissioners three letters and a petition in favor of the rezoning request. Ms. Hobson explained that the subdivision was originally planrted for commercial development and A-P Administrative Professional. The rezoning request is to reduce the density and commercialacreas to single family. There will be a landscape buffer between the Highway and the homes to protect the existing trees. Deed restrictions include a 2000 square foot minimum. The following people spoke in opposition to the request: Sandra Jacobson, 704A East 29th Street Delmar Cain, 4701 Scrimshaw Lane Mark Synwolt, 4700 Scrimshaw Lane Kimbrough Jeter, 1425 Wayfarer Margaret Norris, 4705 Scrimshaw Lane Charles Akins, 1507 Wayfarer Stan Kistler, 1424 Wayfarer John Pitts Jan Madeley, 4715 Nantucket Drive Bob Webb, 1208 Mariners Cove Listed below are the concerns of the above citizens that were in opposition to the request: City should protect neighborhoods. Smaller lots will decrease value of existing homes. Overcrowding of picnic areas, . lakes and other amenities. Traffic will increase with additional 154 homes ()fl main entrance. The increase is four times more than originally planned. . Concerned with negative impact on Quality of Life. Property owners originally purchased land in this subdivision because of the rural atmosphere. Nantucket has a special character of its own and should be preserved. Loss of trees and character of the neighborhood. Concerned with a section of the plan that will not be able to have buffers. Many property owners were not properly informed of the rezoning. Lot sizes should be compatible with the rest of the subdivision at least .5 to 1 acre~ What will happen if this plan doesn't work? . Chairman Massey closed the public hearing. P&Z Minutes August 7, 1997 Page 50f6 \ l " ,/ " '? J Commissioner Garner moved to table the Master Preliminary. Plat. . Commissioner Silvia seconded the motion which failed (2 - 3) with Commissioners Garner and Silvia voting in favor. City Planner Kee expressed concern with not acting on the plat within the time frame specified in the State Statute. The Commission could defer action until the next August 21, 1997 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting. Commissioner Garner moved to defer action until the August 21, 1997. meeting. Commissioner Silvia seconded the motion which passed (3 - 2) with Chairman Massey and Commissioner Lightfoot voting in opposition. AGENDA ITEM NO.4: Public Hearing to consider a rezoning request for approximately 6.03 acres in the Nantucket. Subdivision along the southside of Nantucket Drive, ,approximately 400 feet west of State Highway 6 from A-O Agricultural-Open to R-l Single Family Residential. . (97-108) See Agenda Item No.3 for Staff Report information and Public Hearing information. Comnn...s.sl.on.e.r..Garn......er.m....o..v.ed....t..o....t ab Ie thi.s re..z...o...run' greqllest. . Go_llllllissi one rS~Vl_'aseconded which ........m.________.H.___'.'_ .....m_ passed (3 - 2) with Chairm~ Massey and Commissioner Lightfoot voting in opposition. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Discussion concerning communication issues between the commission and City Council and choosing a liaison to attend Council meetings. City Planner Kee stated that Mayor McPhaney will welcome a Planning & Zoning Liaison to attend the Council Meetings. . The. Commission agreed and directed Staff to set up the schedule for Commissioners to rotate attending the meetings. AGENDA ITEM NO.-6: Other business. The Comprehensive Plan adoption is scheduled for the August 12, 1997 Council Meeting. There will be a Planning & Zoning Commission Workshop held on October 30, 1997 at 6:00 P.M. in the. Council Chambers. AGENJ)A ITEM NO.8: AdJourn. Commissioner Garner moved to. adjourn the meeting of" the Planning and Zoning Commission. Commissioner Silvia. seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5 - 0). ~~..flh~~ Senior Secretary, Debra Charanza P&Z Minutes August 7, 1997 Page 60f6