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Home My WebLink About11/04/1976 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionMINUTES Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting November 4, 1976 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Mathewson; Commissioners Stover, White, Sweeney, Burke; Council Liaison Gardner; City Planner Mayo, City Engineer Ash; Community Development Planner Callaway; Planning Assistant Longley MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Etter, Bailey VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. Agenda Ttem No. 1 -- Anvroval of minutes of meeting of October 21. 1976. Commissioner Stover moved that the minutes be approved as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner White and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 2 -- Hear visitors. Mr. Steve Hartman of 905 Ashburn requested that the Commission reconsider the zoning of the 9.0 acre tract located on Lincoln Avenue at Nimitz Street (the "Bracken" tract). Mr. Hartman requested that the tract be zoned R-1. Agenda Item No. 3 -- A public hearing on the question of rezoning a 13.54 acre tract at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Tarrow Street from Single Family Residential District R-1 to Medium Density Apartment District R-6. The request is in the name of Patricia P. Burr. City Planner Mayo pointed out the location of the proposed rezoning and presented the Commission with a protest petition signed by residents within 200 feet of the site. Mr. Mayo pointed out that the petition was invalid as far as its effect on the vote of the City Council was concerned, because the petition fell short of having the signatures of the owners of 20% of the surrounding property as required by the Zoning Ordinance. City Engineer Ash pointed out that the 6 inch sewer line serving the site was inadequate to sewer on apartment development. Chairman Mathewson. opened the public hearing. Mr. Jim Behling, representing the applicant, spoke in support of the rezoning and presented a group of drawings showing the proposed site development. Mr. Hartman, 905 Ashburn, spoke in opposition to the request and pointed out several of his neighbors who were also in opposition. A group of residents from the Tarrow Street area stated that they were also opposed to the rezoning. Mr. Tommy Preston, Preston Street, spoke in favor of the request. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Stover moved that the Commission recommend denial of the requested rezoning. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Burke and unanimously approved. MINUTES, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission November 4, 1976 7:00 P.M. Page 2 _genda Item No. 4 -- Consideration of a Final Plat - Southwood Valley, Section 8-A. Commissioner White moved that the Commission recommend approval of the plat. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Stover and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 5 -- Consideration of a Preliminary Plat - Brentwood, Phase IV. City Planner Mayo spoke to the issue of curb openings on the proposed site. Mr. Mayo stated that the developer had agreed with the staff that one curb cut on Texas Avenue would be allowed to serve lot one and the balance of the center, and that curb cuts on Southwest Parkwya would be allowed at the rear of Lot 2, Block 1, on Lot 3, and one serving the balance of the tract. Commissioner White suggested that a plat of the entire development including interior circulation would be a more desirable way to develop the property. Mr. Richard Smith, the developer, stated that this would be impossible for him to do since he did not know what types of uses would be developed on the property. The Commission discussed with Mr. Smith the problems of access to the site and the need to show provision for interior circulation on the plat. Commissioner Stover moved that the proposed plat be denied. The motion was seconded by Commissioner White and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 6 -- Consideration of a Preliminary Plat - Woodstock, Phase I. City Planner Mayo pointed out the revised plat which the developer was presenting at this time. Mr. Mayo indicated that Dartmouth Avenue had been straightened and that an access easement had been provided to prevent numerous curb cuts on Dartmouth Avenue. The Commission discussed the proposed development with the developer, Mr. J. W. Wood. Councilman Gardner pointed out that the property shown fronting on Hwy. 30 had been divided into eight lots on the revised plat. Mr. Wood stated that he intended to build cluster type four-plexes on these lots. Commissioner Stover moved that the Commission recommend approval of the plat with the following conditions: 1. That Lots 1,2,3,&4 of Blocks 1&2 be combined into one lot. 2. That Lots 5 thru 13 of Blocks 1&2 be combined to result in lots 200 feet or greater in width. 3. That the indicated access easement and alignment of Dartmouth Avenue be maintained. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Burke and unanimously approved. Agenda Ttem No. 7 -- Consideration of a Master Preliminary Plat - Village Place. City Planner Mayo spoke explaining the proposed plat and its relationship to the MINUTES, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission November 4, 1976 7:00 P.M. Page 3 planning of the surrounding area. Mr. Mayo presented a map showing the proposed development and possible future alignment of streets in the area. Mr. Mayo also pointed out the proposed electrical substation site and possible access corridor exchange. Mr. Mayo also addressed the possible development of a large park in the area. Commissioner Stover moved that the Commission recommend approval of the proposed Master Preliminary Plat. The motion was seconded by Commissioner White and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 8 -- Consideration of a vacating and resubdividing plat of Lots 34, 35 and 36 of the Richards Subdivision. City Planner Mayo pointed out the location of the proposed replat and the proposed use of the lots. Commissioner Sweeney moved that the Commission recommend approval of the proposed replat. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Burke and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 9 -- Consideration of a Final Plat - Pecan Tree Estates, Phase II. City Planner Mayo pointed out the location of the proposed plat. Chairman Mathewson suggested that Oney Hervey Drive be extended to the south ~. property line in order to provide better access and fire protection to the Southland neighborhood. Ms. Rosetta Keaton, of Southland Street, stated that the residents of the Southland Addition were opposed to the extension of Southland Street to Oney Hervey Drive. The Commission attempted to explain to Ms. Keaton that connecting Oney Hervey and Southland Streets would provide the residents with better fire protection and greatly ease traffic congestion in the neighborhood. Mr. Dorsey McCrory, developer of the property, stated that he would not be opposed to extending Oney Hervey Drive if he were allowed to divide the tract shown on the plat as a reserve into lots. Commissioner Sweeney moved that the Commission recommend approval of the plat with the condition that Oney Hervey Drive be extended to the south property line of the development. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Stover and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 10 -- Other business. City Planner Mayo pointed out the request of City Council that the Commission study the zoning of the property bounded by Munson Street, Stallings Street, ~r University Oaks Drive and Dominik Street and the area bounded by University Drive, Texas Avenue and Lincoln Street. The Commission determined that regular workshop sessions should be established MINUTES, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Page 4 November 4, 1976 7:00 P.M. to study these and other such items. The Commission established regular workshop sessions to be held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 4:00 P.M. and lasting no later than 5:30 P.M. in any eventuality. The Commission discussed the plan recently submitted by the transportation subcommittee. Commissioner Stover pointed out changes recommended by City Council. Agenda Item No. 11 -- Adjourn. Commissioner Stover moved that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Commissioner White and unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned. APPROVED Chairman ATTEST Secretary f REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 4, 1976 PLEASE SIGN BELOCW: - ,.~A~' x~,~~:>c~l~ 4. `:~~~-YJ-~ 19. 5. 20R 6 . `~`~J 21. 7. .a ~~ 13. 14. 15. 25. ~ 26. 27. ~~~ ~~ .a ~ ~~~~ ,9 ~~,~~ ~a~ee-~ j~ ~~ r~~~_~- ~-~ ~- ~~