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Graduate Engineer Kaspar presented the staff report and stated that there are have been some changes
to lot orientations and street locations from the master preliminary plat for Edelweiss Estates. These
changes do not affect any future phases. These new phases represent the continued development along
the north side of Rock Prairie Road now that the extension of Rock Prairie Road is completed. Several
new streets will be constructed with these subdivisions. Phase 11 will construct Caterina Lane, a 50'
right-of-way residential street, and a significant portion of Edelweiss Avenue, a 60' right-of-way
collector. Phase 12 will construct Cecilia Court, a 50' right-of-way cul-de-sac, and a portion of
Edelweiss Avenue, a 60' right-of-way collector. A drainage report has been submitted and is being
reviewed by staff. Runoff from this subdivision will be captured by storm drains and conveyed via
storm sewer to a detention facility that has been designed to serve Phases lOA, lOB, 11, 12, 13, and 15.
Staff recommended approval of the final plat with staff comments.
Acting Chairman Rife opened the Public Hearing. Seeing no one present to address the item, the public
hearing was dosed.
Commissioner Lightfoot moved to approve the request with staff comments. Commissioner Silvia
seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO.7: Establishment of parking requirements for O.L Corporation to specify
the number of spaces needed for industrial use. (97-429)
Senior Planner presented the staff report and stated that the Zoning Ordinance does not specifY off-
street parking requirements for industrial uses. Therefore, the Commission has the authority to set a
requirement. The applicant has offered information in support of the proposed number of spaces. The
applicant is requesting a determination from the Commission that the parking is adequate for this use.
The site plan reflects 125 existing off-street parking spaces for the site. The business currently employs
87 full-time people and has had a peak employment of 145 employees. The total number .of future
employees will be 112 with 30 additional parking spaces to be added. If the Commissioner approves the
parking number for the proposed uses, Staff would recommend that any future. significant changes in
use or employees will trigger reevaluation of the parking required.
Commissioner Lightfoot moved to approve the request. Commissioner Parker seconded the motion
which passed unopposed (5-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO.8: Other Business.
Commissioner Parker stated his concern to have the Planned Development Zoning District move at a
quick pace for approval.
Commissioner Silvia attended the Conference in Galveston and said that information was beneficial. He
will bring some of the information to the workshop to be held October 30, 1997.
P&Z Minutes
October 16, 1997
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