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MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
May 6, 2021 6:00 p.m. Phone: *888 475 4499 and Webinar ID: 917 1110 0923 Internet: https://zoom.us/s/91711100923
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Dennis Christiansen, Joe Guerra, Jeremy Osborne, Bobby Mirza, William Wright, Bill Mather, and Jason Cornelius
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Elizabeth Cunha & John Nichols CITY STAFF PRESENT: Michael Ostrowski, Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Erika Bridges, Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Alma Guerra, Elizabeth Pedersen, Rachel Lazo, Amy Albright, Carla Robinson, 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.
• Century Hill Development, Lots 1R, 2R, & 4R ~ Case #FPCO2020-000011
• West Park Addition, Block 6, Lots 11-R2A, 12-R2A, & 12-R3A ~ Case #FP2021-000011
There was no discussion.
3.3 Presentation and discussion regarding an update on items heard:
• An Ordinance amendment regarding the Restricted Occupancy Overlay (ROO). The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on April 15, 2021 and voted (4-3) to recommend approval of the ordinance. The City Council heard this item on April 19, 2021 and voted (5-2) to approve the request.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission.
3.4 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
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• Thursday, May 13, 2021 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers with Virtual Option ~ Open Meeting 5:00 p.m. (Liaison – Osborne)
• Thursday, May 20, 2021 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, May 27, 2021 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers with Virtual Option ~ Open Meeting 5:00 p.m. (Liaison – Mirza)
• Thursday, June 3, 2021 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, June 7, 2021 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 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.
• April 15, 2021 Commissioner Mather motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Guerra seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). 5. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission Action.
There were no items removed. 6. Regular Agenda 6.1 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a waiver request to
Unified Development Ordinance Section 8.3.H.2 ‘Platting and Replatting within Older Residential Subdivisions’ and a presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat of Joe Pasler’s Partial Subdivision Lots 42R-A and 42R-B being a replat of Joe Pasler’s Partial Subdivision Lots 41 and 42 on approximately 0.3 acres located at 615 Pasler Street. Case #FP2020-000037
Senior Planner Lazo presented this item to the Commission, recommending approval. Commissioner Mirza asked if parking would be provided on-site or on-street.
Senior Planner Lazo stated that all single-family developments are required to provide off-street parking. Commissioner Mirza asked for the parking space ratio. Senior Planner Lazo stated that the parking is 1:1.
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Commissioner Guerra asked if the existing structure will be compliant when the property is replatted.
Senior Planner Lazo stated that the property owner will be required to demolish the structure prior to filing the plat. Chairman Christiansen asked if the size of the variance is of any concern to staff. Senior Planner Lazo stated that the percentage in this case is not a concern, as the property is consistent with other properties in the area. Commissioner Guerra asked based on staff’s recommendation, the staff report states that this property meets the Comprehensive Plan, is the heightened scrutiny based on older subdivisions or
Comprehensive Plan. Senior Planner Lazo stated that the waiver is based upon both the older subdivisions and the
Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Guerra asked if replatting the property, will it meet the Comprehensive Plan.
Senior Planner Rachel stated that the property meets the Comprehensive Plan now and will still meet when replatted. Chairman Christiansen opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Chairman Christiansen closed the public hearing. Commissioner Cornelius asked if there are any waivers on adjacent properties.
Senior Planner Lazo stated that there are waivers in the area, but not on the same block. Commissioner Osborne asked if this property would look inconsistent with the surrounding character if replatted.
Senior Planner Lazo stated that staff does not believe this property would be inconsistent with a replat. Commissioner Osborne motioned to approve the Final Plat and waivers as presented. Commissioner Mather seconded the motion, motion failed (3-4) with Chairman Christiansen and Commissioners Guerra, Mirza, and Wright voting in opposition. 6.2 Discussion and possible action regarding a return to in-person and/or hybrid Planning & Zoning Commission meetings. There was general discussion amongst the Commission that the Commission will begin meeting in
person, with visitors still being virtual, in June 2021.
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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 toplace the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
Commissioner Guerra requested an update on the Comprehensive Plan and the Small AreaNeighborhood Plans.
8. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________ Dennis Christiansen, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services