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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/16/1978 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionMINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting February 16, 1978 7:00 P.M. 'MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Stover; Commissioners Bailey, Etter, Mathewson, Sweeney; Council liaison Gardner; City Planner Mayo; City Engineer Ash; Community Development Planner Callaway; Graduate Engineer Fees, Planning Assistant Longley MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Burke, White VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register Agenda Item No. 1 -- Avvroval of minutes of meeting of February 2, 1978. Commissioner Mathewson pointed out that on page 4, a typographical error had been made by which Commissioner Burke had been referred to as "he". Commissioner Bailey moved that the minutes be adopted as amended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Etter and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 2 -- Hear visitors. No one spoke. Agenda Item No. 6 -- Consideration of a master preliminary plat -- Southwood Valley Section 21, located south of F.M. 2818 and approximately 1500 feet west of Shennandoah Drive. This item was considered at this time to allow Mr. Fitch to attend a later meeting. Mr. Fitch explained the proposed subdivision. Dr. Stover suggested that the spacing of the offsets between San Benito and Navaro and the streets to the east was too small, but that he saw no solution to the problem. Commissioner Mathewson asked if Balconies Street could be straightened and aligned directly with the street across from it. Mr. Fitch stated that this would encourage through traffic to use Hawk Tree Drive which is a residential street. Councilman Gardner asked if it would be possible to obtain additional right-of-way for an off-road bicycle path along Rio Grande Drive. Mr. Fitch stated that this would be possible and asked how much would be necessary. Dr. Stover stated that 15 feet would be adequate, preferable on the west side of Rio Grande. Commissioner Mathewson moved that the plat be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 3 -- Consideration of a final plat -- Tinsley Square, located east of and adjacent to Texas Avenue approximately 1500 feet south of the MINUTES, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Page 2 February 16, 1978 7:00 P.M. intersection of Texas Avenue and Harvey Road (Highway 30). Mr. Don Dale explained that the existing land uses and building layout on the remainder of his property made it unnecessary to plat the rest of the property. Dr. Stover stated that he was reluctant to plat commercial property on an arterial street. Commissioner Mathewson pointed out that the only curb cut between this tract and Highway 30 would be the Church and that this was the last subdivision possible between Holleman and Highway 30. Commissioner Mathewson moved that the plat be approved. The motion failed for lack of a second. Commissioner Mathewson moved that the plat be tabled until a sketch type site plan showing building location and circulation patterns could be prepared and presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 4 -- Reconsideration of a final plat resubdividing Lots 37A thru 37J, Southwood Valley, Section 6-B. Mr. Mayo pointed out that the reserve property was now shown as "common area". Commissioner Etter moved that the plat be approved with the provision that a note be placed on the plat stating that the common area was commonly owned by the owners of Lots 37A thru 37J. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mathewson and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 5 -- Reconsideration of granting a conditional use permit for the construction of a townhouse project on Lots 37A thru 37J, Southwood Valley Co.,t, ~.., ~R Mr. Mayo pointed out that this item had been tabled until the replat had been approved. Commissioner Bailey moved that the use permit be granted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Etter and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No 7 -- Consideration of a preliminary plat resubdividing part of Blocks E & G of the College Hi11s Addition. Mr. Mayo pointed out that the plat had been tabled so that a drainage study could be prepared. Commissioner Mathewson noted that this study should also include the location of the 100 year flood elevation. Mr. Michael K. Davis, developer, stated that these studies would be required before the construction of the extensi.oa of Turner $tx'eet and the approval of the final plat. MINUTES, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Page 3 February 16, 1978 7:00 P.M. Dr. Stover suggested that the two lots in Block G be combined into one lot. Mr. David stated that he would have to ask the proposed buyer of the property. Commissioner Mathewson moved that the plat be approved on the following conditions: 1. That Block G be platted as a single lot. 2. That an appropriate engineering design be prepared. 3. That adequate hydraulic study be prepared. 4. That the 100 year flood elevation be shown. 5. That the method of vehicular access to Blocks E &G be shown on the final plat. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Etter and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No 8 -- Reconsideration of rezoning certain tracts located in an area generally bounded by Southwest Parkway, Welsh Boulevard, F.M. 2818 and Wellborn Road. Mr. Mayo stated that he would recommend sending the item back to City Council showing Tract 52 zoned R-1 and R-4 as per the first P&Z recommendation. Chairman Stover presented recommendations resulting from a meeting held between himself, Commissioner Bailey and several of the residents of the area. Councilman Gardner stated that Tract 163 had been left zoned R-6 because the developer stated that he would have prepared plans for the tract's development by the first of February. He pointed out that no plans had been submitted. Commissioner Bailey moved that the Commission recommend rezoning Tracts 112, 163, and 162 to District R-4. The motion was seconded by Chairman Stover. Mr. Bob Lacey stated that the residents of the area were pleased with this proposal. The motion was approved with Commissioner Mathewson voting against. Mr. 'Mathewson stated that his no vote was based on discussions with the owners of Tract 163. He suggested that the developers had not had adequate time to prepare plans.. Commissioner Mathewson moved that, as an alternate proposal, the Commission recommend rezoning Tract 112 to R-4, Tract 163 to R-S, and Tract 162 to R-4. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey. Councilman Gardner pointed out that Tract 162 was shown as Low Density Residential in the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Mathewson proposed to amend his motion to state that Tract 162 be rezoned to R~2. Commissioner Bailey accepted the amendment, The motion was unanimously approved. -- - MINUTES, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Page 4 February 16, 1978 7:00 P.M. Councilman Anne Hazen stated that the Lutheran Church, owners of Tract 137 would like to have a strip along the north side of their property zoned A-P in anticipation of future sale. Chairman Stover advised that it would not be wise to grant A-P zoning if no specific plans for the property had been done. Commissioner Mathewson moved that the Commission recommend rezoning Tracts 137 and 138 from R-6 to R-1. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey and unanimously approved. Commissioner Sweeney moved that the Commission recommend that Tract 52 be rezoned from R-6 to R-1 north of the creek and from C-1 to R-4 south of the creek. i The motion was seconded by Commissioner Etter. The Commission discussed the possibility of rezoning all of Tract 42 to R-1. Commissioner Mathewson suggested that, due to access problems, R-1 zoning would present development problems. He also pointed out that the creek created a natural buffer between single family units and low density apartments. Mr. Mayo pointed out that, due to the width of the flood plain of the creek, the property between the creek and F.M. 2818 was rather narrow and that its development would favor the design flexibility of apartment units. The motion was unanimously approved. Mr. W. E. Benton questioned the status of the A-0 zoned park reserve on the south side of Southwest Parkway. Mr. Mayo explained that if, for some reason, the developer were to quit building and not dedicate any more of the land the City might buy the remainder. The Commission advised Mr. Benton that in the event the property did not develop as a park, it should probably be rezoned to R-1. Agenda Item No. 9 -- Discussion of revisions to sections of the Zoning Ordinance dealing with commercial zones and development therein. The Commission discussed the various points contained in the draft ordinance prepared by Dave Pugh. The Commission.. determined that the subcommittee working on the ordinance revision should meet again to discuss the revisions. Agenda Item No. 10 -- Other business. Commissioner Mathewson advised the Commission that he had been approached by a citizen asking to resubdivide parts of Lots 5,6,7,21,22,23, Block 3 of the Breezy Heights Addition for the construction of a rental house. He noted that four houses existed and this would allow the construction of a fifth house. The Commission determined that the proposed subdivision would be a violation of the net density maximum of 6 units per acre in a single family zone. MINUTES, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Page 5 February 16, 1978 7:00 P.M. Commissioner Mathewson stated that he would advise the citizen of this fact. Agenda Item No. 11 -- Adjourn. Commissioner Bailey moved that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Etter and unanimously approved. APPROVED Chairman ATTEST Secretary