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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/15/1977 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning Commission MINUTES Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting .11 September 15, 1977 7:00 P.M. 410 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Stover; Commissioners Bailey, Mathewson, White, Burke, Sweeney, Etter; Council Liaison Gardner; City Planner Mayo; Community Development Planner Callaway; Planning Assistant Longley; Graduate Design Engineer Fees MEMBERS ABSENT: None VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. Agenda Item No. 1 -- Approval of minutes -- meeting of September 1, 1977. Commissioner Bailey moved that the minutes be approved as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Burke and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 2 -- Hear visitors. No one spoke. Agenda Item No. 3 -- This item was delayed until after Item No. 7. Agenda Item No. 4 -- Consideration of a landscape parking area plan for Danvers Restuarant to be located on Dominik Drive on Lots 1E, 1F and 1F-2, Culpepper Addition. S Mr. Miller, representing Danver's, Inc. , stated that the plat of this property had been signed by Mr. C. J. Porterfield, the owner of the lots involved, and that the plat had been refiled. Chairman Stover pointed out that the building was located thirteen feet too far forward on the lot and that a variance would be required to the front setback requirement. Mr. Stover stated that it was the opinion of the P.R.C. that this variance was justified since the deeper than required building line had been platted at the recommendation of the Commission. Commissioner Sweeney asked what the location of the trash pick up facility would be. Mr. Miller stated that the location was now in the northeast corner of the site but might be relocated to the southeast corner in order to save a large tree in the northeast corner. Mr. Miller also stated that the trash pick up location would be screened. Mr. Gardner asked if a fence would be constructed. Mr. Mayo stated that this fence would be required by ordinance. Mr. Gardner also suggested that an effort be made to prevent lights on the parking area from shining into the windows of the adjacent homes. Commissioner Sweeney asked about the location of the sign. Mr. Miller stated that the sign would be located 34 feet from the front "IL property line and sized according to the ordinance. MINUTES, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Page 2 September 15, 1977 7:00 P.M. Commissioner White asked what types of plants would be provided. Mr. Miller stated that the plantings would be mainly ground cover and 1 to 1 1/2 inch trees. Commissioner Etter moved that the proposed plan be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sweeney and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 5 -- Consideration of a preliminary plat -- Southwest Place. Mr. Mayo stated that the 40 foot right-of-way shown on the plat would be acceptable to the City but that the street would have to be 28 feet wide back to back of curb with no parking allowed on either side. Commissioner White questioned the access to lots 6 and 7. Mr. Jett, the developer, suggested that he be allowed to develop the property in phases, submitting a final plat of only the three lots on Southwest Parkway. Mr. Jett stated that he would pave the portion of Greenland Circle included in these three lots. Mr. Stover stated that, in his opinion, Lot 6 did not have access to a public street and that access to an "access" right-of-way was not legally sufficient. Mr. Mayo suggested that if the property were developed in phases, the result could be a portion of Greenland Loop and part of a paved access easement with 4111 no continuous circulation pattern through the tract. Commissioner Bailey moved that the Commission recommend approval of the plat with the condition that the indicated access easement be made a dedicated public street built to the specifications of Greenland Loop. The motion was seconded by Commissioner White and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 6 -- Consideration of a preliminary plat resubdividing Lot 37, Block 12, Southwood Valley 6B. Mr. Mayo stated that Mr. Landry was replatting the property in order to build townhouses on the lots. Commissioner White moved that the Commission recommend approval of the preliminary plat. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Etter and approved with Commissioner Bailey voting against. Mr. Bailey stated that he objected to the orientation of the north arrow. Agenda Item No. 7 -- Consideration of a final plat -- Brentwood Phase 5. Mr. Mayo pointed out that the final plat was identical to the preliminary. 4111 Mr. White suggested that the plat include a note denying access to Dartmouth and Southwest Parkway. Commissioner Bailey moved that the Commissioner recommend approval of the plat MINUTES, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Page 3 September 15, 1977 7:00 P.M. with the addition of a note denying direct access to Dartmouth Avenue and • Southwest Parkway. The motion was seconded by Commissioner White and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 3 -- A public hearing on the question of granting a conditional use permit for the operation of a religious education center in an existing residence at the corner of Jersey Street and Dexter Drive. The application is in the name of the Church of Latter Day Saints. The public hearing was opened. George Boyett, 702 Lee, presented the proposed site plan. Mr. Mayo stated that a plan to close Old Jersey Street at this point had been considered in the past and should still be considered. Mr. Dick Vrooman, Old Jersey, spoke asking how the plan to close Old Jersey would effect the street on the other side of the cul-de-sac. Mr. Mayo stated that the cul-de-sac would be connected to the existing street by a bicycle, pedestrian bridge. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Sweeney moved that the use permit be granted. 4111 The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 8 -- Consideration of a final plat - Southwood Valley, Section 9. Commissioner Bailey moved that the Commission recommend approval of the final plat. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sweeney and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 9 -- Consideration of a revised site plan for an apartment project to be located on Cherry Street. This item was withdrawn at the request of the developer. Agenda Item No. 10 -- Consideration of a petition requesting the rezoning of areas generally bounded by Southwest Parkway, Welsh Avenue, and F.M. 2818 to low density residential zones. Mr. Mayo presented maps of the area showing existing land use, zoning and land use as recommended on the Comprehensive Plan. W. E. Benton, 1808 Leona, stated that he was concerned about the effects of the development of the area at the densities allowed by the current zoning. Edsel Jones, owner of a large part of the property involved, stated that he 4111 would be opposed to lowering his R-6 zoned property to less than 30 units per acre. Councilman Gardner stated that there was no rationale to the C-1 zoning on Mr. Jones' property. Mr. Gardner stated that at the time the property was MINUTES, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Page 4 September 15, 1977 7:00 P.M. annexed, the Council asked the owners what zoning they would like to have and then zoned the property accordingly. Residents of the area spoke stating their concern over the potential develop- ment of the area and the traffic such development would generate. Commissioner White stated that he felt the Commission needed more definite data on the area such as sewer capacity, traffic generation, etc. before mmking a final recommendation for zoning in the area. Chairman Stover appointed the following Commissioners to serve as a committee to study the question: Mr. Etter, Chairman; Ms. Burke, Mr. Mathewson The Commission determined that this question should be discussed at the October 6 meeting as an agenda item and schedule a public hearing for the first meeting in November. Agenda Item No. 11 -- Other business. There was no other business. Agenda Item No. 12 -- Adjourn. Commissioner Burke moved that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Commissioner White and unanimously approved. 4110 APPROVED Chairman ATTEST Secretary