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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/04/1978 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionMI2dUTE S Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting May 4, 1978 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Stover; Commissioners Watson, Mathewson, Jones, Sweeney, Etter; City Planner Mayo; Community,Development Planner Callaway Planning Assirstant Longl,eyr Design Engineer Pees MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Burke VTSITORS PRESENT: See guest register Agenda Item No. 1 -- Approval of minutes, meeting of April 20, 1978. Commissioner Mathewson supplied a copy of the minutes showing five typographical errors and asked that the minutes be corrected accordingly. Commissioner Mathewson moved that the minutes be approved as corrected. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Etter and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 2 -- Hear visitors. No one spoke. Agenda Item No. 3 -- A public hearing on the Question of granting a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a 16 unit apartment project to be located on the south side of Cooner Street between Nimitz and Eisenhower Streets. The application is in the name of Weldon B. Bomar, Jr. Mr. Mayo explained the proposed plan and noted that the main objection of the P.R.C. was the density of 34 units per acre and the possible impact on Cooner Street. He noted that the Comprehensive Plan called for medium rather than high density residential. He also noted that if the plan were approved, the density would have to be considered by Council and approved. Mr. Mayo also suggested that a screening fence be required between the apartments and the adjacent single family residences. The public hearing was opened. Weldon Bomar, Jr., developer, spoke in favor of the request. He stated that the parking area off of Cooner was placed there in order to save trees on the site and give a ''homey" atmosphere to the project. Jame Holster, architect, explained the concept and layout of the project. Mr. R. L. Hunt stated that he owned property near the proposed project and that he was in favor of the request. The hearing was closed. Commissioner Mathewson stated that, if the Cooner area developed to the density of the proposed project, the street would not take the traffic load. He also stated his objection to the four parking spaces on Cooner Street. Commissioner Watson noted that the condition of the street should have been considered when the area was first zoned. MINUTES, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Page 2 May 4, 1978 7;00 P.M. After some discussion, Chairman Stover summarized the Commission's objections to the project: 1. The parking on Cooner Street. 2. The overall density of the project. Mr. Bomar stated that the Bank of A&Pt had an exit onto Cooner, and that neither the Bank nor Mr. McCrory''s project had a screening fence. He also noted that Mr. McCrory's project had parking on Cooner Street. He also stated that he didn't want to drop any dwelling units. Commissioner Jones moved that the item be tabled to allow Mr. Bomar and his architect time to prepare an alternate plan. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sweeney and approved with Commissioner Mathewson voting against. Agenda Item No.,4 -- A public hearing on the question of granting a Conditional Use Permit for. the construction of a project location sign for the Peppertree Apartments located at 2701 Longmire Drive, Mr. Mayo explained that when the apartments were permitted, they were not certain of their sign location or design. The public hearing was opened. Jesus Hinojosa, Sandy Circle, asked to see the design of the proposed sign. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Sweeney moved that the permit be granted on the ocndition that the sign not be lighted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jones and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 5 -- Reconsideration of a Landscape-Parking plan for the La Quinta Motel. Henry Ortega, project architect, presented two revised plans for the parking layout. Commissioner Mathewson suggested that the entrance from Live Oak Street should be wider. Mr. Mayo adivsed that a 44 foot wide opening could be allowed. Mr. Bob Cornish, Orr Street, complimented the Commission on their thoroughness in consideration of landscape and parking plans. Commissioner Mathewson moved that plan "B" be approved with the provision that the entrance from Live Oak be made wider and that the drives be designated as fire lanes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jones. Commissioner Mathewson amended his motion to state that the plantings shown on the first landscape plan be applied to the approved plan. MINUTES, Regular~Planning and Zoning Commission May 4, 1978 7:00 P.M. Commissioner Jones accepted the amendment. The motion was unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 6 -- Consideration of a Landscape-Parking Plan for Johnson Plaza located near the intersection of Southwest Parkway and taelsh Avenue. Mr. Mayo reviewed the recommendations of the P.R.C. Mr. Bud Yeager, Benchmark Construction, explained the proposed plan. Page 3 Mr. Goertner, a resident of the area, stated that the project would increase the runoff of water. Mr. Leonard Millsap, Benchmark Construction, stated that the project engineer had examined the drainage situation and determined that there would be no problem. Commissioner Mathewson moved that the plan be approved with the following conditions: 1. That the front drive be enlarged to 24 feet in width and designated as afire lane. 2. That an appropriate landscaping treatment be applied to the islands in back of the office buildings. 3. That the location of dumpsters be tied down. 4. That the drainage situation be solved to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 5. That a fire hydrant be provided if needed. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sweeney and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 7 ~~- Reconsideration of a request to rezone a 1.599 acre tract__ located at the intersection of Holleman Dx'ive and Anderson Street from Single Family Residential District R~1 to Townhouse~Rowhouse District R~3. The application is in the name of Mr. J, W. Wood, Mr. Mayo reviewed the surrounding zoning and land uses. Mr. Wood explained the revised plan. Commissioner Mathewson moved that the item be removed from the table.. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sweeney and unanimously approved. Mr. Mike Fleming stated that the area residents felt that the proposed project was the best use for the property and that Mr. Wood had met their requests. 'Mark Chittendon, Sunny Court, spoke in opposition to the project. Commissioner Mathewson moved that the Commission recommend approval of the requested rezoning. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sweeney and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 8 -- Consideration of a preliminary plat - Holleman Ridge located at the intersection of Holleman Drive and Anderson Street. ~~ MINUTES, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Page 4 May 4, 1978 7:00 P.M. Mr. Wood stated that he intended to amend the plat to show a 4~0 foot front setback line to allow for 20 feet of landscaped area and 20 feet of driveway lane. Commissioner Sweeney moved that the plat be approved with the provision of a 40 foot front setback along Holleman Drive. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mathewson and unanimously approved, Agenda Item No. 9 -- Consideration of a preliminary plat ~ Sunrise Place located on the south side of F.M. 2818 avvroximately 1000 feet west of Southwood Drive. Don Garrett, project engineer, explained the proposed plan. Chairman Stover noted that it was not a good design for two cul~de-sacs to take access from a major arterial such as F.M. 2818. He suggested that the frontage road be extended to serve the addition. Commissioner Mathewson noted that several lots were in the flood zone. Mr. Garrett stated that the lots would be built up to be above the flood elevation. Commissioner Mathewson explained that, if the entire lot were not so filled, the flood zone ordinance would not allow any loose objects in the yards. Several local residents stated their concern that the proposed addition would cause increased flooding problems on their property. Mr. Garrett stated that his firm had done a complete hydrological report on the addition and would present it to the City Engineer. Commissioner Sweeney moved that the plat be tabled pending receipt of the hydrology report and revisions to the circulation system of the addition. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mathewson and unanimously approved. _Agenda Item No. 10 -- Consideration of a final plat resubdividing a part of Block 28, Southwood Valley, Section 9. Mr. Mayo explained the replat and pointed out the note stating that Lot 9-A would be an unbuildable lot. Commissioner Mathewson moved that the plat be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Etter and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 11 -- Consideration of a final plat - Resubdivision of Reserve Tract "C", Block 4, University Oaks Addition, Section 2. Mr. Mayo explained that French's Day Care Center had purchased one of the lots on the proposed plat and needed to plat the lot in order to get a building permit. Commissioner Mathewson moved that the plat be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jones and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 12 -- Other business. MINUTES, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Page 5 May 4, 19.78 7:00 P.M. Commissioner Etter advised the Commission of his subcommittees discussion of revisions to the CrN zone. Chairman Stover advised the Commission that in the final plat of Woodway Village lcoated on West Luther, they had inadvertently allowed a "half street''' to be platted in Jones-Butler Road. He noted that the Commission should exercise great care not allowing this again. The Commission discussed the proper zoning for the Cooner Street area. Mr. Mayo noted that, if the R-6 zoning were maintained, developers would continue to design projects to maximum possible densities, and that if the Commission wanted the area developed to an R-4 or R-5 density, it should be zoned accordingly. Councilman Hazen stated that she would bring the question of this rezoning before the Council at their next meeting for their reaction. Mr. W. D. Fitch, representing the Consolidated School District, suggested that the name "conditional use permit" be changed to "construction permit". He also pointed out that the only piece of vacant land available for expansion of the high school was the 22 acres west of Welsh Street. He advised that 10 of these acres had been purchased by the Lutheran Chuch. He asked the Commission's support in having the City acquire the vacant tracts.. for expansion of the school's recreational facilities. Chairman Stover advised that he had received a letter from the Lutheran Church stating that they planned to seek commercial rezoning on their tract. Chairman Stover suggested that the item be placed on the first possible agenda for consideration of a recommendation by the Commission. enda Item No. 13 -- Adiourn. Commissioner Jones moved that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mathewson and unanimously approved. APPROVED ATTEST Chairman Secretary