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MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
November 5, 2020 6:00 p.m. Webinar ID: 999 7838 8573 Internet: https://zoom.us/j/99978388573
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Dennis Christiansen, Bill Mather, Elizabeth Cunha, Joe Guerra, Bobby Mirza
IFAC MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Jones COMMISSIONER ABSENT: Jeremy Osborne COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: John Nichols CITY STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer Prochazka, Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Erika Bridges, Elizabeth Pedersen, Alma Guerra, Debbie Stickles, Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Rachel Lazo, 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 6:00 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:
• Spring Creek Commons Phase 3, Block 1, Lots 9A-1R, 9A-2R, 14 & 13AR ~ Case #FPCO2020-000004 (DiMeolo)
• University Town Center Subdivision Phase 2, Block 1, Lots 1-9 ~ Case #FP2020-000039 (Armstrong)
There was no discussion.
3.3 Presentation and discussion regarding an update on items heard:
• An Ordinance Amending Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 3.2.G “Required Public Notice,” regarding mailed notice for replats. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on September 3, 2020, and voted (6-0) to recommend
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approval. The City Council heard this item on October 8, 2020, and voted (6-0) to approve the request.
• A Rezoning for approximately ten acres at 4111 State Highway 6 South from R Rural and G-3 to GC General Commercial. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this
item on September 17, 2020, and voted (5-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on October 8, 2020 and voted (6-0) to approve the request. 3.4 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
• Thursday, November 12, 2020 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ See Agenda for Meeting Times (Liaison – Mirza)
• Thursday, November 19, 2020 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ 6:00 p.m.
• Monday, November 23, 2020 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ See Agenda for Meeting Times (Liaison – Christiansen)
• Thursday, December 3, 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.
• October 1, 2020
4.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Mission Ranch Phase 402 on approximately 19.2 acres generally located at 3754 Hardin Hills Drive. Case #FP2019-000031
4.3 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Midtown Reserve Phase 105 on approximately 10.4 acres generally located east of the intersection of Rock Prairie Road and
Town Lake Drive. Case #FP2020-000001
4.4 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Development Plat for New Heights Church on approximately 5.2 acres generally located at 8125 Turkey Creek Road. Case #DVPL2020-000001 Commissioner Mather motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Mirza seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0). 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 Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a Semi-Annual Report – System-Wide Impact fees for Water, Wastewater, and Roadway. (Note: Final action on this item will be considered at the November 23, 2020 City Council Meeting – Subject to change.)
City Engineer Cotter presented the update to the Commission.
Commissioner Christiansen asked when the consulting contract is complete. City Engineer Cotter stated that the consulting contract is to finish at the end of 2021. Commissioner Mather motioned recommend approval of the Semi-Annual Report to be presented to City Council. Commissioner Guerra seconded the motion, the motion passed (6- 0). 6.2 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 on this item will be considered at the November 23, 2020
City Council Meeting – Subject to change.) Senior Planner Lazo presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Commission,
recommending denial. Commissioner Cunha asked if stables would still lead to a requirement to rezone to a commercial use. Senior Planner Lazo stated that anything more intense than stables would require a rezoning.
Commissioner Guerra asked for staff to review the sanitary service issues on the property. Graduate Engineer II Guerra stated that there is not an existing sanitary sewer line to serve the property, but the applicant is proposing to be on septic.
Commissioner Guerra asked if the permit for septic system had been acquired.
Commissioner Guerra asked in regards to the adjacent easement, and if any of the easement is located on this property.
Graduate Engineer II Guerra stated that the easement is on two different properties, not on this property. Commissioner Mirza asked if the City is planning to run sewer lines to the property in the future. Graduate Engineer II Guerra stated that there are plans to extend sewer, but in a long range plan.
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Applicant, Veronica Morgan, Mitchell & Morgan Engineers, was available to answer questions from the Commission.
Property Owner, Majid Atique, was available to answer questions from the Commission. Commissioner Cunha asked if the property owners owning the septic easement attended the neighborhood meeting. Ms. Morgan confirmed that the property owners attended, but were not willing to release any easement. Chairman Christiansen opened the public hearing.
No one spoke. Chairman Christiansen closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Mather expressed concerns that citizens/homeowners did not attended the November 5, 2020 P&Z meeting.
There was general discussion. Commissioner Guerra motioned to recommend denial of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Commissioner Christiansen seconded the motion. The motion and second were withdrawn. Commissioner Mather motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Commissioner Mirza seconded the motion.
There was general discussion. The motion passed (3-2) with Chairman Christiansen and 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
The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Approved: Attest:
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______________________________ ________________________________ Dennis Christiansen, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services