HomeMy WebLinkAbout3-6-00 PC MinutesREGULAR MEETING
PLANNING COMMISSION
March 6, 2000
City Council Chambers
A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was held on March 6, 2000 with the
following members present:
Commission members present: Chairman Laurie Leister
Vice -Chairman Greg Dykeman
Commissioner Dale Hallmark
Commissioner Dohn LaBiche
Commissioner Bill Lucas
Commissioner Albert Robinson
Commissioner Marty Craig
Commission members absent: Commissioner Glenn Bodwin
Commissioner Carlos Hernandez
Also present: Stephen Richardson, Planning Manager; Murray Duren, Senior Planner and
Jill Cole, Recording Secretary
APPROVAL OF THE AUNUTES
Commissioner LaBiche made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting and
Joint Public Hearings held February 21, 2000. Commissioner Robinson seconded the
motion. Motion to approve carried 7:0.
REGULAR MEETING
1) Preliminary Plat-Silverleaf Addition: Consider the Preliminary Plat of Silverleaf
Addition, Lots 1-12; Block 1; 3.65 acres out of the H. Williams Survey.
Location: South of Delaware and east of the Hillebrandt Bayou
Applicant: Mark Whiteley and Associates for Parigi Property Management
Mr. Richardson stated that the subject plat is for a 12 lot single family subdivision.
The property will abut and have access from the south side of Delaware Street. It
is bound on the west by Hillebrandt Bayou and on the south by a DD#6 drainage
ditch and Phase 3 of the Ashton Addition.
The name, Silverleaf Drive, will be changed because there is already a street by that
name.
Planning Commission
March 6, 2000
Mr. Richardson recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat of Silverleaf
Addition, subject to (1) change pavement radius of cul-de-sac (Silverleaf Drive)
from 33' to 33.5', (2) increase the width of the drainage easement between Lots 8
and 9 from 10' to 20' and (3) insert a 1' wide non -access easement along Delaware
adjacent to Lots #f1 and 12.
In response to Vice -Chairman Dykeman, Mr. Richardson said that the addition was
not going to connect to Oak Trace.
In response to Chairman Leister, Mr. Richardson said that sidewalks are not
required for this addition. They're required in what is called "safety school zones"
and on collector and arterial streets.
Chairman Leister asked for the applicant's comments.
Mark Whiteley, the applicant, addressed the Commission. In reference to the
condition that the drainage easement width between Lots 8 and 9 be increased to 20'
from 10', Mr. Whiteley said that he discussed it with J. P. Colbert, City Engineer
and he reduced it to 15'. Also, the proposed name of the strect is Turning Leaf.
In response to Vice -Chairman Dykeman, Mr. Whiteley said there were no plans to
make it a through street from Regina.
Sam Parigi of West Beaumont Development Company addressed the Commission.
He asked the Commission to verify the drainage easement width from 20' to 15'
with J. P. Colbert, City Engineer.
Commissioner Robinson made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat of
Silverleaf Addition subject to (1) change pavement radius of cul-de-sac (Silverleaf
Drive) from 33' to 33.5% (2) increase the width of the drainage easement between
Lots 8 and 9 from 10' to 20' and (3) insert a 1' wide non -access easement along
Delaware adjacent to Lots #1 and 12.
Commissioner LaBiche amended the motion for the width of the drainage easement
to be determined by the City Engineer.
Commissioner Lucas seconded the motion and amendment.
Motion to approve carried 7:0.
2) Preliminary Plat -Ashton Addition: Consider the Preliminary Plat of Ashton
Addition, Phase 1; Lots 1-6 and Phase 2, Block 3, Lots 1-9; 10.45 acres out of the
H. Williams Survey.
Location: South of Delaware along Savannah Trace
Applicant: Fittz and Shipman, Inc. for West Beaumont Development Company
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March 6, 2000
Mr. Richardson reminded the Commission of the discussion between the City, the
developer and DDA concerning the bridge crossing the drainage ditch.
This plat was reviewed by all interested parties. Mr. Richardson recommended
approval subject to the following: (1) continue the required sidewalk along the cast
side of Savannah Trace, and (2) show a 1' wide non -access easement along
Delaware adjacent to Lots 1 and 6.
Sam Parigi said that he has a letter stating that the developer will pay $10,000
toward the bridge and DD#6 will pay the remainder or share part of the cost with
the City.
Mr. Richardson suggested checking with Tom Warner, Public Works Director on
the specifics.
Vice -Chairman Dykeman clarified that the City will not approve it unless they
agree to putting a bridge there.
Mr. Richardson said either a bridge or a box culvert - something to span that ditch.
Vice -Chairman Dykeman asked why there has to be a bridge there.
I Mr. Richardson said because in the Thoroughfare Plan for the City, there's always
been another street going through - at one time it was Howell and once a
subdivision was put in that eliminated Howell, so this is the only place left for a
street to cross.
Discussion of the bridge followed between the Commission, the applicant and staff.
Commissioner LaBiche made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat of Ashton
Addition, Phase 1 as requested. Commissioner Hallmark seconded the motion.
Motion to approve carried 6:1 (Dykeman).
OTHER BUSINESS
Discussion of APA Conference to be held March 30, 2000.
Update of Sign Development Committee.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT
4:20 P. M.
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