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MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
October 1, 2020 6:00 p.m. Webinar ID: 962 5266 0718 Internet: https://zoom.us/j/96252660718
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jeremy Osborne, Elizabeth Cunha, Joe Guerra, Bobby Mirza COMMISSIONER ABSENT: Dennis Christiansen, Bill Mather COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Brick CITY STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer Prochazka, Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Erika Bridges, Anthony Armstrong, Elizabeth Pedersen, Alma Guerra, Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Treston Rodriguez, Jesse DiMeolo, Jason Schubert, Carla Robinson, Emily Fisher and Kristen Hejny 1. Call Meeting to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Consider Absence Request.
Acting Chairman Osborne called the meeting to order at 6:00 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
There was no discussion.
3.2 Discussion of Minor / Amending Plats approved by staff:
• West Park Addition, Block 1, Lot 1-R1A ~ Case #FP2020-000035 (Rodriguez)
There was no discussion.
3.3 Presentation and discussion regarding Capital Improvement Programs transportation projects. Assistant Director Capital Projects Fisher presented current, and planned CIP transportation projects to the Commission. Commissioner Cunha asked for the number of projects that include bike lanes as part of the design. Assistant Director Capital Projects Fisher stated that when street widening or rehab projects take
place, staff will look at cross sections in the right-of-way available. Ms. Fisher also stated that
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staff will take in to account shared use paths and accommodations. Ms. Fisher will present additional cross section data to Commissioner Cunha.
Commissioner Guerra expressed his support of the coordination with Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) projects. Mr. Guerra requested a timeline on the Royder Road, Rock Prairie Road East and Greens Prairie Road projects. Assistant Director Capital Projects Fisher state that the Royder Road project should be finished summer of 2021, Rock Prairie Road East in 2022 and the Greens Prairie Road project will start in Spring of 2021, lasting 18 months. Commissioner Guerra asked if the city required a consultant on the James Parkway and Puryear Drive rehabilitation project.
Assistant Director Capital Projects Fisher stated that a consultant is required, but has not been chosen. Ms. Fisher also stated that an arborist will be required.
3.4 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
• Thursday, October 8, 2020 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ See Agenda for Meeting Times (Liaison – Mather)
• Thursday, October 15, 2020 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, October 22, 2020 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ See Agenda for Meeting Times (Liaison – Osborne)
• Thursday, November 5, 2020 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ 6:00 p.m.
There was no discussion. 3.5 Discussion and review regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, BioCorridor Board. There was no discussion.
Consent Agenda 4.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes.
• August 28, 2020 CC/PZ Joint Meeting
• September 17, 2020 Commissioner Guerra motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Mirza seconded the motion, motion passed (4-0). 5. Consideration, discussion and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission Action. No items were removed.
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6. Regular Agenda
6.1 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map from Wellborn Estate to Wellborn Commercial for approximately 8 acres, generally located at 6620 Victoria
Avenue. Case #CPA2020-000004 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the October 22, 2020 City Council Meeting – subject to change)
Staff Planner Rodriguez presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Commission, recommending denial. Applicant, Veronica Morgan & Crissy Hartl, Mitchell & Morgan Engineering, were available to present to the Commission. Commissioner Cunha asked if sewer solutions are in the near future. Graduate Engineer Guerra explained that this property is currently not in the City’s sewer Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN), future service is not currently know.
Commissioner Guerra stated that when the Planned Development District was approved, the property owner was to utilize on-site septic, but asked if the property owner was not able to get approval from the county.
Ms. Morgan stated that the property owner intended to provide septic on-site. The county and septic designer were consulted, and cost and permit wise, on-site septic was not feasible. Ms. Morgan also
stated that attempts were made to get sewer easements from adjacent property owners because a significant amount of line through Castlegate would need to be dug up and repaired to bring sewer to this property. Commissioner Guerra asked if the developer would be responsible for the expense to extend sewer to this property. Graduate Engineer Guerra confirmed that extension would be at the owners expense. Commissioner Guerra asked how sewer capacity issues would be handled with the development.
Ms. Morgan stated that they will work to find a low to no sewer usage for the property. Commissioner Guerra asked for the lot size in the adjacent subdivision.
Staff Planner Rodriguez stated that the lots are one acre lots.
Commissioner Guerra asked if the applicant has made the attempt to reach out to neighbors regarding the change in use. Ms. Hartl stated that the applicant has not reached out to surrounding residents, and was hoping to gage from the Commission if this use is appropriate. Acting Chairman Osborne asked if sewer availability is an if or when.
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Graduate Engineer Guerra stated that right now it is a question of if, because it is not in CCN area.
Acting Chairman Osborne asked in regards to an easement, if there is legal action to be taken, or if there is strictly an agreement. Ms. Morgan stated that there is strictly an agreement. Acting Chairman Osborne asked for the distance to adjacent commercial properties along Victoria Avenue. Ms. Morgan stated that the property is approximately 1200 feet from the Taekwondo studio, 2100 feet from the RV Park and 2500 feet from the Wellborn SUD.
Acting Chairman Osborne opened the public hearing.
No one spoke. Acting Chairman Osborne closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Guerra motioned to recommend denial of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The motion failed due to lack of a second. Commissioner Cunha asked for a review of the notification process for Comprehensive Plan Amendments. Staff Planner Rodriguez stated that is not a state requirement to notify property owners within 200 feet in regards to CPAs, however, registered neighboring HOAs were notified. Commissioner Guerra suggested the applicant invite neighbors and hold a meeting.
Acting Chairman Osborne motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The motion failed due to lack of a second. City Attorney Robinson suggested the Commission either forward item with a positive or negative report, or consider a motion to postpone to a certain date.
Commissioner Guerra motioned to postpone the item to the November 5, 2020 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting to give the applicant time to reach out to neighboring properties for feedback. Commissioner Cunha seconded the motion, the
motion passed (4-0). 6.2 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map from Suburban
Commercial to Urban for approximately 10 acres, generally located at 1660 Graham Road. Case #CPA2020-000005 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the October 22, 2020 City Council Meeting – Subject to change.)
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Staff Planner Rodriguez presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Commission, recommending approval.
Applicant, Veronica Morgan & Crissy Hartl, Mitchell & Morgan Engineering, were available to present to the Commission. Commissioner Cunha asked about screening along the residential neighboring development. Staff Planner Rodriguez stated regarding screening, that along single-family residential lots, there is a 10 foot buffer and fence required. Commissioner Guerra asked if staff had received any feedback from surrounding subdivisions.
Staff Planner Rodriguez stated that he received one inquiry. Acting Chairman Osborne opened the public hearing.
Mary Elizabeth Herring, 1660 Graham Rd, spoke in support of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
Acting Chairman Osborne closed the public hearing. Staff Planner Rodriguez also clarified that this property will be subject to single-family height protection. There was general discussion. Commissioner Guerra motioned to recommend denial of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The motion failed due to lack of second. Acting Chairman Osborne motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Commissioner Mirza seconded the motion. There was general discussion. Commissioner Guerra reiterated that he feels this property is not in urban core, and is not
convinced Urban land use is appropriate. Motion passed (3-1) with Commissioner Guerra voting in opposition. 7. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items – A Planning & Zoning Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the 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. There was no discussion.
8. Adjourn
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The meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________ Jeremy Osborne, Acting Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services