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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-15-03 PC MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING AND JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL December 15, 2003 City Council Chambers ARegular Meeting and Joint Public Hearings of the Planning Commission and City Council were held on December 15, 2003 with the following members present: Commission members present: Chairman Laurie Leister Vice -Chairman Greg Dykenian Commissioner Dohn LaBiche Commissioner Dale Hallmark Commissioner Glenn Bodwin Commissioner Marty Craig Commissioner Lynda Kay Makin Alternate Commissioner Ted Moor Alternate Commissioner Steven Johnson Commission members absent: Commissioner Walter Kyles Commissioner Virginia Hui -ley Alternate Commissioner Paul Jones Councilmembers present: Mayor Evelyn Lord Councilmember-at-Large Andrew Coki-nos Councilmember Lulu Smith Councilmember Nancy Beaulieu Councilmember Audwin Samuel Councilmembers. absent: Mayor Pro-Tem Becky Ames Councilmember Bobbie Patterson Also present: Stephen Richardson, Planning Manager; Tyrone Cooper, First Assistant City Attorney; Jill Cole, Recording Secretary; Adina Abshire, Planner; Cheryl Robinson, Senior Planner; Tom Warner, Public Works Director APPROVAL OF THE MINNUTES Commissioner Craig made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting and Joint Public Hearings held November 17, 2003, Commissioner Bodwin seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 8:0. Planning Commission December 15, 2003 REGULAR MEETING 1) Replat - Lot 16, Unit B, Tyrrell Park Addition: Request for the replat of Lot 16, Unit B, Tyrrell Park Addition into Lots 16A and 16B. Location: 5335 and 5355 Seale Road Applicant: Faust Engineering and Surveying, Inc. (A public hearing is required on this file.) Mr. Richardson stated that the request is for a replat of Lot 16 into a 0.37 acre lot and a 3.93 acre lot. A house sits on the small lot. This replat was sent to all interested parties. No negative responses were received, Mr. Richardson recommended approval of the request. Twenty notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property and within Tyrrell Park Addition. No responses in favor or in opposition were received. Slides of the subject property were shown. Chairman Leister opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's comments. Richard Faust with Faust Engineering and Surveying, Inc, addressed the Commission. (Vice -Chairman Dykeman arrived.) Chairman Leister asked for comments in favor or in opposition. No comments were made. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Craig made a motion to approve the Replat of Lot 16, Unit B, Tyrrell Park Addition into Lots 16A and 16B. Commissioner LaBiche seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 8:0:1 (Dykeman). JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Lord called the Joint Public Hearings of December 15, 2003 to order and explained the purpose of the joint hearing process and then turned the meeting over to Chairman Leister. She explained the policies and procedures for the hearing process. Planning Commission December 15,2003 File 1698-Z: Request for a zone change from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density) to GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District or more restrictive district. Location: Extending from the south side ofPhelan to south of Calder and from west of Mathews and Pinchback to the east side of the DD#6 Amelia Cutoff Ditch Applicant: Randall A. Creel H Mr. Richardson stated that the request is for a zone change of 9.25 acres of land extending from the south side of Phelan to south of Calder and from west of Mathews and Pinchback to the east side of the DD#6 Amelia Cutoff Ditch. The request is from RM-H to GC -MD or more restrictive district. The multiple owners of these properties are requesting a zone change to GC -MD for the purpose of selling these properties for commercial development. Randall Creel, who is representing the property owners states that previous attempts to sell these properties with the RM-H zoning have been futile. However, no specific plans have been submitted. The developed properties in this area consist of residential uses and a variety of commercial uses. The Comprehensive Plan designates this area as a "Community Center". So designated uses such as community shopping centers, satellite health clinics, high schools, churches, office complexes, community recreational facilities and higher density residential development, are appropriate. Mr. Richardson recommended approval of the request. Seventy nine notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet. Six responses in favor and seven in opposition were received. Slides of the subject property were shown. Discussion followed regarding zoning restrictions. Chairman Leister opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's comments. Randall Creel, 8245 Gladys, Ste. 201, addressed the Commission and answered questions. Chairman Leister asked for comments in favor or in opposition. Pat Avery, President of Calder Manor Townhomes, addressed the Commission. She said that she needed more information for the proposed use of the property. Planning Commission December 15, 2003 Bob Bums, manager of the Oakridge Square Townhomes located south of the subject property, addressed the Commission in opposition because there is no specific use proposed. Lois Curran, 341 Pinchback, addressed the Commission in opposition to the request because of an increase in traffic. Discussion followed regarding specific use permits and GC-MD-2 zoning. The public hearing was closed. Rebuttal by Randall Creel. Commissioner Bodwin made a motion to approve a zone change from RM-H to GC- MD-2 District for the property extending from the south side of Phelan to south of Calder and to leave the remainder of the requested property zoned RM-H District for File 1698-Z. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 9:0. OTHER BUSINESS Regarding the 2004 Planning Commission calendar, Mr. Richardson said that it was discussed in workshop and the Commission -would prefer to meet on Mondays rather than Wednesdays when there is a holiday, so the calendar would be changed to Monday, January 26, and Monday, February 23, 2004 and January 24, 2005. Commissioner LaBiche made a motion to approve the 2004 Planning Commission calendar with the above mentioned changes. Commissioner Hallmark seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 9:0. Mr. Cooper reported that the lawsuit that was pending against the Commission from Bannum, Inc. has been dismissed. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:05 P.M.