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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9-17-18 PC Minutes * M I N U T E S * REGULAR MEETING JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL City Council Chambers September 17, 2018 A Regular Meeting and Joint Public Hearings of the Planning Commission and City Council were held on September 17, 2018 and called to order at 2:59 p.m. with the following members present: Commission Members present: Chairman Sina Nejad Vice-Chairman Lauren Williams Mason Commissioner J.P. Colbert Commissioner Lynda Kay Makin Commissioner Bill Little Commissioner Shawn Javed Alt. Commissioner Marty Craig Alt. Commissioner Cory Crenshaw Commission Members absent: Commissioner Eddie Senigaur Commissioner Johnny Beatty Commissioner Roy Steinhagen Alt. Commissioner Sandy Pate Councilmembers present: Mayor Becky Ames Councilmember Mike Getz Councilmember W.L. Pate Councilmember Bill Sam Councilmember Audwin Samuel Councilmember Virginia Jordan Councilmembers absent: Mayor Pro-Tem Robin Mouton Also present: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development Adina Josey, Senior Planner Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney Fran Malvo, Recording Secretary 1 Planning and Zoning September 17, 2018 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Alternate Commissioner Craig made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting and Joint Public Hearings held on August 20, 2018. Vice-Chairman Mason seconded the motion. Motion to approve the minutes carried 7:0. Chair Nejad introduced the new Alternate Commissioner Cory Crenshaw who replaced Alternate Commissioner B. Elliot New. REGULAR MEETING 1) Preliminary Plat-Pine Island Estates, Phase 3: Request for approval of a Preliminary Plat of Pine Island Estates, Phase 3, Jefferson County, Texas. Applicant: Fittz & Shipman, Inc. Location: Extending to the west of Pine Island Estates, Phase 2 along Ponderosa Trail, intersecting Bond Road Mr. Boone presented the staff report. Fittz and Shipman, Inc. has requested preliminary plat approval of Pine Island Estates, Phase 3. The project extends west of the existing Phase 2, along Ponderosa Trail, intersecting Bond Road, within the Planning Area of the City of Beaumont E.T.J. The 62.703 acre development is a forty-one (41) lot, single family, residential subdivision. Lots will front on the extension of Ponderosa Trail, Whitebark Trail, Longleaf Trail, or North Fork Trail. Water will be provided by Meeker Municipal District and sewer will be individual septic systems. Although this property is located outside of the flood hazard, due to historical flooding, minimum required floor slab elevation will be set at elevation 31.00. This requirement is noted on the plat. As the subdivision lies within the Planning Area of the E.T.J., Jefferson County construction specifications shall apply. However the applicant is requesting waivers to Section 26.03.002 requiring that a cul-de-sac be no more than 800' in length and rural standards requiring a maximum of 24 lots on a single outlet street. A waiver is also requested to Section 26.03.002 & 26.06.008 requiring street lights. The Planning staff recommended approval of the plat with waivers to the cul-de-sac length and maximum number of lots. Street lights, however, are not required. Slides of the subject property were shown. This item was sent to all interested parties. The applicant was present. Mr. Don King, representing Fittz & Shipman, Inc., 1405 Cornerstone Court, addressed the Commission. Mr. King stated that the drainage plans have already been submitted and it is a rural type subdivision. He stated that quite a few lots had been sold but not all of them. Alternate Commissioner Craig made a motion to approve the request of a Preliminary Plat of Pine Island Estates, Phase 3 as requested, with waivers to the cul-de-sac length and the maximum number of lots. Commissioner Mason seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 8:0. 2 Planning and Zoning September 17, 2018 JOINT PUBLIC HEARING Councilmember Samuel called the Joint Public Hearing of September 17, 2018 to order and explained the purpose of the Joint Public Hearing process and then turned the meeting over to Chairman Nejad. Chairman Nejad explained the policies and procedures for the hearing process. 1) File 2360-P: Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a Restaurant in a NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District. Applicant: John Wilson Location: 3355 Gladys & 1155 Interstate 10 North Mr. Boone presented the staff report. John Wilson has requested a Specific Use Permit to open a restaurant at 3355 Gladys/1155 Interstate 10 North. Mr. Wilson would like to refurbish the existing gas station as a restaurant. All necessary utilities and drainage are existing at the property. Slides of the subject property were shown. Twelve (12) notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. No notices were received in favor or in opposition. Staff recommended approval with the following conditions: 1. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary sewer services, including the requirements for the City's pre-treatment program. (Water) 2. The curb shown on the site plan along Longfellow Drive needs to be corrected. The north driveway is missing and the south driveway's approach is not accurate. The site's existing conditions can remain for the proposed parking, but need to be drawn correctly on the site plan. (Engineering) The applicant was present. Mr. John Wilson, representing J. Wilson’s, addressed the Commission. Mr. Wilson stated he intends to include landscaping to give the corner a cleaner look and also a fenced in area for children to play. The public hearing opened. Grace Gearinger, 3410 Evalon Avenue addressed the Commission. Mrs. Gearinger stated she lives directly across street from the proposed restaurant. She expressed concerns regarding the traffic and parking on Longfellow Drive. She also added that she was not speaking against the request. Margaret Golias, 3430 Evalon Avenue addressed the Commission. Mrs. Golias stated the neighborhood is quiet and expressed concerns regarding the removed traffic light. Mr. Boone stated the traffic light will not be replaced. He also added that Mr. Wilson is working with the City’s Traffic Engineer to resolve the parking issues. The public hearing closed. Mr. Wilson addressed the Commission again regarding the parking concerns. He also added he did not intend to remain open later than 10 p.m. Commissioner Makin made a motion to approve a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a restaurant in an NC (Neighborhood Commercial) as requested for File 2360-P with the following conditions: 3 Planning and Zoning September 17, 2018 1. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary sewer services, including the requirements for the City's pre-treatment program. (Water) 2. The curb shown on the site plan along Longfellow Drive needs to be corrected. The north driveway is missing and the south driveway's approach is not accurate. The site's existing conditions can remain for the proposed parking, but need to be drawn correctly on the site plan. (Engineering) Alternate Commissioner Crenshaw seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 8:0. 2) File 2361-Z: Request for a Rezoning from RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) to GC- MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) or a more restrictive District. Applicant: Reid C. Wilson, Wilson, Cribbs & Goren, P.C. Location: South of 10255 Eastex Freeway Mr. Boone presented the staff report. Reid C. Wilson, Wilson, Cribbs & Goren, P.C., is requesting a zone change for 10.91 acres of land located just south of Triumph Church, from RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) to GC-MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) District. A 100' wide, former railroad right-of-way to the west, and a pipeline easement to the south will both remain residentially zoned. The applicant intends to sell the property once it has been zoned for commercial uses. Slides of the subject property were shown. Fourteen (14) notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. No responses were received in favor and three (3) were received in opposition. Mr. Reid Wilson, 2500 Fannin, Houston, Texas addressed the Commission. Mr. Wilson stated that the property has been dormant since 1955. He also stated the property does not th go past Old Voth Road. Mr. Milt Pruitt, 750 N. 11 Street, representing JM Pruitt Company, addressed the Commission. Mr. Pruitt stated that Enterprise hired him to dispose of the property. He added that the property is not suited for single family development and he would like to be prepared to meet the demands of potential buyers. Ms. Marilyn Terry, 6275 Highway 347, addressed the Commission. Ms. Terry, a representative from Enterprise, spoke in favor of the request. Mrs. Don Mullenax, 9955 Old Voth Road, addressed the Commission. Mrs. Mullenax spoke against the request. She also addressed concerns regarding the access of commercial vehicles, 18-wheelers and the safety of vehicular travel. The public hearing closed. Mr. Wilson addressed the Commission. He stated that he understood Mrs. Mullenax’s concerns. Commissioner Makin asked if he had a potential buyer. Mr. Wilson replied there are no potential buyers. A brief discussion followed. Alternate Commissioner Craig made a motion to approve the Rezoning request from RS (Residential-Single Family Dwelling) to GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) as requested for File 2361-Z. Commissioner Little seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 8:0. OTHER BUSINESS Before the meeting adjourned, the Mayor asked Mr. Boone to reach out to the three 4 Planning and Zoning September 17, 2018 individuals that were in opposition of File 2361-Z and explain the zoning process to them. THERE BEING NO OTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 3:52 P.M. 5