HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/20/2020 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionAugust 20, 2020 P&Z Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3
MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
August 20, 2020 6:00 p.m. Phone: 888 475 4499 and Webinar ID: 950 3984 9384
Internet: https://zoom.us/j/95039849384
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Dennis Christiansen, Jeremy Osborne, Elizabeth Cunha, Joe Guerra,
Bobby Mirza, Bill Mather
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer Prochazka, Jeff Kersten, Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Erika
Bridges, Anthony Armstrong, Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Treston Rodriguez, Jason Schubert, Leslie Whitten and Kristen Hejny
1.Call Meeting to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Consider Absence Request.
Chairman Christiansen called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
2.Hear Visitors
No visitors spoke.
3.Informational Agenda
3.1 Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City
New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev
Commissioner Guerra asked for clarification regarding a traffic impact analysis (TIA) not being required for the Midtown Station development.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that there is an overall TIA for the development.
Commissioner Guerra asked for information in regards to the preliminary plan for M.D. Wheeler and its proportionality as it applies to Town Lake Boulevard and the included bridge.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that a prior analysis performed showed that
this development would not be able to build the four-lane minor arterial with the bridge. Mr. Schubert further stated that plans are still being developed.
There was general discussion regarding the bridge development.
3.2 Presentation and discussion regarding tax increment reinvestment zones (TIRZ) and tax increment financing (TIF).
Engineering Services & Construction Inspections Manager Armstrong presented the item to the Commission.
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Chairman Christiansen asked what kind of administrative oversight has to be set up to oversee a
TIRZ.
Engineering Services & Construction Inspections Manager Armstrong stated that TIRZ can be created through petition by the property owners in the area, or more commonly they are city
initiated.
Commissioner Guerra asked in regards to the city of Sulphur Springs, about the TXDOT roadways constructed and whether they were built using TIRZ funds.
Engineering Services & Construction Inspections Manager Armstrong stated that the TXDOT streets were constructed with the bonds issued on that project and funds collected through the TIRZ where used to repay a portion of the bond debt.
Commissioner Guerra asked how TIRZ would work between two different entities.
Engineering Services & Construction Inspections Manager Armstrong stated that there would be no difference from any other agreement between entities. Mr. Armstrong also stated that TIRZ have no effect on how the agreement works, only the funding source.
Assistant City Manager Kersten stated that while the Board would have certain responsibilities, City Council would hold ultimate approval.
Commissioner Cunha asked if the goal of a TIRZ is to accelerate the completion of the project.
Engineering Services & Construction Inspections Manager Armstrong stated that while
accelerating projects may be one motivation to establish a TIRZ, there are particular criteria to be met, like the need for substantial improvement to infrastructure.
Assistant City Manager Kersten stated that typically when a TRIZ is established, the initial goal is
to try to establish development in an area.
Chairman Christiansen asked if transportation reinvestments zone are an option.
Assistant City Manager Kersten stated that there are other mechanisms including transportation
reinvestment zones that can be further explored.
3.3 Discussion of Minor / Amending Plats approved by staff:
• Mission Ranch, Phase 301, Block 17, Lot 25-R; Phase 101, Common Area No. 2-R; Phase 302, Lots 18-R thru 22-R & Common Area 13A-R ~ Case# FP2020-000024 (Rodriguez)
3.4 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
• Thursday, August 27, 2020 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ See Agenda for Meeting Times (Liaison – Christiansen)
• Friday, August 28, 2020 ~ City Council / P&Z Joint Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~
9:00 a.m.
• Thursday, September 3, 2020 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ 6:00 p.m.
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•Thursday, September 10, 2020 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ SeeAgenda for Meeting Times (Liaison – Guerra)
•Thursday, September 17, 2020 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ 6:00 p.m.
There was general discussion regarding the City Council and Planning & Zoning
Commission’s joint meeting.
3.5 Discussion and review regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, BioCorridor Board, Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee.
4.Consent Agenda
4.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes.
•August 6, 2020
4.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a Final Plat for Millican Reserve – The Meadows Phase III on approximately 13 acres generally located southeast of Indian Lakes Subdivision in the
City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. Case #FP2019-000013
Commissioner Osborne motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Guerra seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
5.Consideration, discussion and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by
Commission Action.
6.Discussion and possible action on future agenda items – A Planning & Zoning Member may inquireabout a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information orthe recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to
place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
7. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 6:41 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________ Dennis Christiansen, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services