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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3-16-20PCminutes * M I N U T E S * JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL City Council Chambers March 16, 2020 A Joint Public Hearing of the Planning Commission and City Council was held on March 16, 2020 and called to order at 3:19 p.m. with the following members present: Commission Members present: Chairman Sina Nejad Commissioner Johnny Beatty Commissioner Shawn Javed Commissioner Lynda Kay Makin Commissioner Taher Quaraishi Commission Members absent: Commissioner Bill Little Commissioner Tom Noyola Commissioner Eddie Senigaur Commissioner Roy Steinhagen Alternate Commissioner Marty Craig Alternate Commissioner Cory Crenshaw Alternate Commissioner Lauren Williams Mason Councilmembers present: Mayor Becky Ames Mayor Pro-Tem W.L. Pate Councilmember Randy Feldschau Councilmember Taylor Neild Councilmember Audwin Samuel Councilmembers absent: Councilmember Mike Getz Councilmember Robin Mouton Also present: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development Adina Josey, Senior Planner Katrina Purcell, Planner I Sharae Bassett Reed, First Assistant City Attorney Catherine Allen, Recording Secretary 1 Planning and Zoning March 16, 2020 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Makin moved to approve the minutes of the Joint Public Hearings held on Febru- ary 17, 2020. Commissioner Quaraishi seconded the motion. The motion to approve the minutes carried 5:0. REGULAR MEETING 1) Preliminary Plat- Old Dowlen Business Park, Section Two, Lots 13A & 14A: Request for preliminary plat approval of Old Dowlen Business Park, Section Two, Lots 13A & 14A, Jef- ferson County, Texas. Applicant: Richard Faust Location: 6175 & 6180 Muela Creek Drive Mr. Boone presented the staff report. In 2016, Faust Engineering and Surveying, Inc. filed the plat of Old Dowlen Business Park, Phase 2, with a street that terminated in a temporary cul-de- sac. In September of 2018 the Minor Plat of Phase 3 was filed, eliminating the possibility of Muela Creek Drive extending in the future. The edges of the existing cul-de-sac are currently on private property. For development to continue, the edges of the cul-de-sac must be accepted by City Council for maintenance, adding them to the existing street right-of-way. The purpose of this Plat is to dedicate the edges of the cul-de-sac. Slides of the subject property and site plan were shown. Staff recommended approving the re- quest. The applicant was present. James Faust, 5550 Eastex Freeway, Suite O, representing Faust En- gineering and Surveying, Inc., addressed the commission. He stated that staff did a good job on the staff report and that he did not have anything to add. Brief discussion followed regarding the utilities along the radius. Commissioner Makin moved to approve the request for preliminary plat approval of Old Dowlen Business Park, Section Two, Lots 13A & 14A, Jefferson County, Texas. Commissioner Quarai- shi seconded the motion. The motion to approve carried 5:0. 2) 906-OB: Request to abandon an alley. Applicant: Sylvester Hill Location: 705 Martin Luther King Pkwy, Block 1, Jirou Addition Mr. Boone presented the staff report. Sylvester Hill is requesting abandonment of the alley lo- cated within Block 1, Jirou Addition. The alley is located adjacent to 705 Martin Luther King Pkwy. Mr. Hill represents H2H Management Group, L.L.C., owners of all of the adjoining property. H2H Management Group, L.L.C. would like to build on this property. Slides of the subject property were shown. This item was sent to all interested parties with no response requesting an easement. 2 Planning and Zoning March 16, 2020 Staff recommended approving the request with the following condition: 1. If approved, applicant shall obtain an appraisal and Title Commitment for the property to be abandoned at their expense. Appraisal and Title Commitment must be submitted to the Planning office along with proof that payment has been arranged prior to the item be- ing placed on City Council’s agenda. The applicant was present. Sylvester Hill, 2885 Willow Place, addressed the commission. Mr. Hill stated that he bought this property about 13 years ago and was ready to develop it when he realized that the alley was owned by the City. He stated that there are utilities present behind the property and that there is a right of way. Discussion followed regarding the recommended condition. Commissioner Beatty moved to approve a request to abandon an alley with the following condi- tion: 1. If approved, applicant shall obtain an appraisal and Title Commitment for the property to be abandoned at their expense. Appraisal and Title Commitment must be submitted to the Planning office along with proof that payment has been arranged prior to the item be- ing placed on City Council’s agenda. Commissioner Quaraishi seconded the motion. The motion to approve carried 5:0. JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Ames called the Joint Public Hearings of March 16, 2020 to order at 3:29 pm and ex- plained the purpose of the Joint Public Hearing process. Mayor Ames then turned the meeting over to Chairman Nejad to conduct the Joint Public Hearings. 3) 2410-P: Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a liquor store in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling – 2) District. Applicant: Annette Byerly Location: 2916 E Lucas Drive, Suite A Mr. Boone presented the staff report. Annette Byerly has requested a Specific Use Permit to al- low a liquor store at 2916 E. Lucas Drive. In 2004, the property owner submitted an application to rezone the north part of this property to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling-2) with a Specific Use Permit to allow a strip mall with retail stores and restaurants. For this reason, a Specific Use Permit is required for any use other than a simple retail store or restaurant. Consequently, all landscaping, parking and utilities are in compliance and will not require any alteration. 3 Planning and Zoning March 16, 2020 Slides of the subject property and site plan were shown. Twenty-five (25) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property. One response was re- ceived in favor and none were received in opposition. Staff recommended approval of the request. Brief discussion followed concerning the zoning of the building, why the Specific Use Permit is needed and the placement of the proposed liquor store. The applicant was present but did not address the commission. The public hearing opened and closed without comment. Commissioner Makin moved to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a liquor store in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling – 2) District. Commis- sioner Beatty seconded the motion. The motion to approve carried 5:0. 4) 2411-P: Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow an exemption to the minimum yard re- quirements for property in an LI (Light Industrial) District. Applicant: Randy French th Location: 40 N 4 Street Mr. Boone presented the staff report. Randy French has requested a Specific Use Permit for the th property located at 40 N. 4 Street. Number 12 of the area and height exceptions listed in Sec- tion 28.03.024(c) of the Zoning Ordinance states, “ Existing industrial uses in industrial zoning districts may, in addition to or instead of any other remedies in this chapter, apply for a specific use permit in order to be exempt from the minimum yard requirements for the expansion, en- largement or separate addition of buildings or structures on adjacent land in the same zoning district acquired by purchase or lease after the adoption of this chapter.” Coastal Welding Supply, Inc. would like to construct a storage awning along Angelina Street that would not meet the minimum required setback for property in an HI (Heavy Industrial) District. If there were no exception, a twenty-five (25) foot setback would be required. At its nearest point, the new storage awning would be at least five (5) feet from the Angelina Street right-of- way. Final occupancy approval is subject to review and acceptance of submitted plans and field in- spections to verify compliance with applicable codes. Slides of the subject property and surrounding area were shown. Mr. Boone briefly explained the building setback requirements in a Heavy Industrial District and why a Specific Use Permit is needed in this case. Staff recommended approval of this request. The applicant was present but did not address the commission. The public hearing opened and closed without comment. 4 Planning and Zoning March 16, 2020 Commissioner Makin moved to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow an ex- emption to the minimum yard requirements for property in an LI (Light Industrial) District. Commissioner Javed seconded the motion. The motion to approve carried 5:0. OTHER BUSINESS None. THERE BEING NO OTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 3:38 P.M. 5