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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1-19-00 PC Minutes�.= REGULAR MEETING AND JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL January 19, 2000 City Council Chambers A Regular Meeting and Joint Public Hearings of the Planning Commission and City Council were held on January 19, 2000 with the following members present: Commission members present: Chairman Laurie Leister Commissioner Bill Lucas Commissioner Glenn Bodwin Commissioner Carlos Hernandez Commissioner Marty Craig Commission members absent: Vice -Chairman Greg Dykeman Commissioner Dale Hallmark Commissioner Albert Robinson Commissioner Dohn LaBiche Councilmembers present: Mayor David W. Moore Mayor Pro -Tern Guy Goodson Councilmember-at-Large Andrew Cokinos Councilmember-at-Large Becky Ames Councilmember Lulu Smith Councilmember Audwin Samuel Councilmember Bobbie Patterson Also present: Stephen Richardson, Planning Manager; Murray Duren, Senior Planner; Tyrone Cooper, First Assistant City Attorney; Adina Abshire, Planning Technician; and Jill Cole, Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Commissioner Hernandez made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting and Joint Public Hearings held December 20, 1999. Commissioner Craig seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. Planning Commission January 19, 2000 REGULAR MEETIN—G 1) Preliminary Plat -Walden Meadows. Section One: Consider the Preliminary Plat of Walden Meadows, Section One; 10.205 acres out of the C. Williams Survey, Ab-59. Applicant: B-Line Surveyors, Inc. for Walden Park, Ltd. (Austin Dishman) Mr. Richardson informed the Commission that the preliminary plat is for a 29 lot single family residential neighborhood on Champions Drive, across from Dishman Elementary School. The plat was submitted to all interested parties. The Transportation Manager requested that end -of -roadway markers be placed at the north and south dead -ends of Thoreau Street if temporary cul-de-sacs are not provided. The Water Utilities Manager will require that the proposed sanitary sewer tie into the existing 12" main on Walden Road. There are also two street names on the plat that need to be changed or corrected including the street names of Rosewood and Sweetbay. The applicant also requested a waiver of the temporary cul-de-sac requirement. Mr. Richardson recommended approval of the plat, subject to compliance with the. aforementioned comments by Traffic and Water Utilities and a waiver of the temporary cul-de-sac requirement. Chairman Leister asked for the applicant's comments. Dave McClenon of B-Line Surveyors, the applicant, addressed the Commission. Commissioner Craig made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat of Walden Meadows, Section One, subject to: 1) end -of -roadway markers being placed at the north and south dead -ends of Thoreau Street if temporary cul-de-sacs are not provided; 2) The proposed sanitary sewer tie into the existing 12" main on Walden Road; 3) Change the name and correct spelling on the plat of the street names Rosewood and Sweetbay (future dev.); and 4) a waiver of the temporary cul-de-sac requirement. Commissioner Lucas seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. 2) Preliminary Plat - Montclaire. Phase One: Consider the Preliminary Plat of Montclaire Subdivision, Phase 1; 45.985 acres out the H. Williams League, Ab-56. Applicant: Carroll & Blackman, Inc. for West Delaware Dev., Ltd. (Don Shaver, Richard Guseman) Mr. Richardson informed the Commission that the preliminary plat is for a 50 lot single family residential neighborhood north of Delaware and east of Hillebrandt Bayou. This Phase One is part of an overall 80 acre development. L Planning Commission January 19, 2000 Phase One consists of a portion of the main collector, Avenue Montclaire, and two public streets. All but six lots of Block 1 will be served by alleys. Montclaire Estates which will serve 25 lots will be a private, gated street. The staff report for the preliminary plat lists seven conditions for approval. A meeting was held on Tuesday, January 18, with the developers and an agreement was made that voids Conditions 1, 6 and 7. Mr. Richardson recommended approval of the preliminary plat subject to Conditions 2-5. Those conditions are as follows: 2. Median modifications must adhere to City specifications, with all associated costs being the responsibility of the developer. 3. Fences will not be allowed in common areas adjacent to Delaware Street. The design of landscaping within these areas must allow exiting motorists a 350 ft. minimum sight distance in either direction. 4. Avenue Montclaire, Montclaire Estates and Pimbrooke Drive street names are in conflict with existing street names Montclaire Drive and Pembroke. Names need to be changed. 5. Erosion Control Devices to control/contain sediment runoff and to prevent tracking onto public streets must be properly installed and maintained during all phases of construction and must remain in place until building erection and/or paving work is complete and/or adequate vegetation is established to prevent erosion of soils into streets or drainage systems. Chairman Leister asked for the applicant's comments. Joe Pattie of Carroll and Blackman, the applicant, addressed the Commission. Commissioner Craig made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat of Montclaire Addition, Phase One, subject to Conditions 2-5 as listed above. Commissioner Lucas seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Pro-Tem Goodson called the Joint Public Hearings of January 19, 2000 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. 3 J � � Planting Commission January 19, 2000 1) Pike 1488-Z: Request for a zone change from A-R. (Agricultural -Residential) to GC - )MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District or a more restrictive commercial district for two tracts containing 107 acres out of the S. Stivers Survey. Location: IH-10 at Brooks Road Applicant: Phelan Investments Mr. Richardson told the Commission and Council that the subject property is located on the northeasterly side of 111-10 at Brooks Road. The purpose of the request is to make this property available for future development that would compliment the Southeast Texas Entertainment Complex to be built on the west side of the freeway, between Brooks and Major Drive. Mr. Richardson recommended approval of the request. Eight notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. Three notices in favor and none in opposition were returned. Slides of the subject property were shown. Chairman Leister opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's comments. Pat Phelan addressed the Commission on behalf of the property owners. (Mayor Moore arrived.) Chairman Leister asked for comments in favor or in opposition. No comments were made. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Hernandez made a motion to approve the zone change from A-R (Agricultural -Residential) to GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District for two tracts located at III- 10 at Brooks Road as requested in File 1488-Z. Commissioner Bodwin seconded the motion. Motion. to approve carried 5:0. 2) File 1489-P: Request for a specific use permit to allow an addition to existing rental warehouses in a GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District. Location: Next to 8161 Eastex Freeway (U. S. Highways 69, 96 and 287) Applicant: Adam's Mini Storage - Bruce Craig 4 Planning Commission January 19. 2000 Mr. Richardson told the Commission and Council that the specific use permit was to allow the expansion of Adam's Mini Storage at 8161 Eastex Freeway. The 19,500 square foot of storage will be located behind an existing barber shop and insurance company office. City Council approved a specific use permit for Phase Two in 1994. The specific use permit request is in conformance with the eight conditions for approval, therefore Mr. Richardson recommended approval of the request. Five notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. No responses in opposition or in favor were returned to staff. Slides of the subject property were shown. Chairman Leister opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's comments. Bruce Craig, the applipgrit, addressed the Commission. Chairman Leister asked for comments in favor or in opposition. No comments were made. Chairman Leister closed the public hearing. Commissioner Bodwin made a motion to approve the specific use permit to allow the expansion of Adam's Mini Storage at 8161 Eastex Freeway as requested in File 1489-P. Commissioner Craig seconded the motion. The motion to approve carried 5:0. 3) File 1490-Z: Request for a zone change from RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) to A-R (Agricultural -Residential) for 9.802 acres out of the W. B. Dyches Survey. Location: 9955 Old Voth Road Applicant: Don and Donna Mullenax Mr. Richardson told the Commission and Council that the purpose of the request is so that the property owners may operate a Christmas tree farm and grow and sell berries in the off season. This would be done at the rear of the property. The applicants live on the front portion of the property. This property is just south of the Borley Heights subdivision. Property along Old Voth Road is typically in large tracts. Mr. Richardson recommended approval of the request. 5 Planning Commission January 19, 2000 Twenty-nine notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. One response in favor and one in opposition were returned to staff. Slides of the subject property were shown. Chainnan Leister opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's comments. Don and Donna Mullenax, the applicants, addressed the Commission. They submitted photos of the property before it was cleared. Mr. Mullenax said that the trees would take from 4-7 years to mature. Mr. Mullenax answered questions from the Commission regarding traffic. Chairman Leister asked for comments in favor or in opposition. Dennis Sedtal, 7355 Hurley, addressed the Commission in opposition to the request. Mr. Sedtal voiced concerns about possibility of livestock on the property. He also had concerns about an increase in traffic. Scott Steele, 7370 Hurley, addressed the Commission in opposition to the request. _ Mr. Steele also spoke of concerns regarding traffic and the possibility of livestock. Debbie Beavers, 7250 Hurley, addressed the Commission in opposition to the request. Mrs. Beavers had concerns about traffic and the safety of neighborhood children. Chris Huff, 7190 Hurley, addressed the Commission in opposition to'the request. Mrs. Huff also voiced concerns about traffic and the safety of neighborhood children. Charles Lutrick, 7095 Hurley, addressed the Commission in favor of the request. Mr. Lutrick feels that the tree farm will be an improvement to the neighborhood. Parkes Hudnall, 7155 Hurley, addressed the Commission in favor of the request. Rebuttal by Mr. and Mrs. Mullenax. They said that they would not have livestock and that their customers would enter from Old Voth Road and not from Bordages Lane. Chairman Leister closed the public hearing. Discussion between staff and the Commission followed. 1.1 B Planning Commission January 19.2000 Commissioner Lucas made a motion to approve the zone change from RS to A-R for the property at 9955 Old Voth Road as requested in File 1490-Z, with a stipulation that traffic enter from Old Voth Road and not from Bordages Lane. Mr. Cooper reminded the Commission that stipulations or conditions could not be placed on zone change requests. Mr. Richardson said that the Transportation Division would address any traffic problems at the time of development of the farm. (Councilmember Patterson arrived.) Commissioner Craig made a motion to approve the zone change from RS to A-R for the property at 9955 Old Voth Road as requested in File 1490-Z. Commissioner Bodwin seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. 4) File 1491-P: Request for a specific use permit to allow a physician's office in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District. Location: 2343 McFaddin (Oaks Historic District) Applicant: Dr. Michael and Gail Findley Mr. Richardson told the Commission and Council that the applicant proposes a solo medical practice at the subject location. Parking would be located on the adjacent parking lot as per a recorded easement. There is a dentist office and a retail fan shop across the street and another dentist office next door to the east. The subject property backs up to commercial properties on Calder. The application is in compliance with the eight conditions for approval, therefore Mr. Richardson recommended approval of the request. Nineteen notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. One response in favor and none in opposition were returned. Slides of the subject property were shown. Chairman Leister opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's comments. Dr. and Mrs. Findley, the applicants, addressed the Commission. Chairman Leister asked for comments in favor or in opposition. No comments were made. The public hearing was closed. 7 Planning Commission January 19, 2000 Commissioner Hernandez made a motion to approve the specific use permit to allow a physician's office in an RCR District at 2343 McFaddin as requested in File 1491-P. Commissioner Craig seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. 5) File 1492-ZLP: Request for a zone change from RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) to RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density) and a specific use permit to allow an expansion of Life Resource Community Mental Health Center. Location: 2750 S. Eighth Street at Roberts Avenue Applicant: Life Resource Community Mental Health Center Mr. Richardson told the Commission that the applicants, Life Resource Center, want to build a one-story structure to house a community center which will provide clients a place to relax, read and watch television. The center will house a library, offices and a newsletter workroom. Mental Health and Mental Retardation (M MR) Centers owns almost of the property lying along _$. Eighth Street from Cartwright south to the Terrell Street Ditch. The application for the specific use permit is in compliance with seven of the eight conditions necessary for approval. A ten foot landscape strip would be required along the east property line, as well as an eight foot fence. 7-112 feet is available at the rear of the building. An eight foot fence will be built along that property line. Mr. Richardson recommended approval of the zone change and the specific use permit subject to a waiver of the landscaping requirement along the east property line. Sixteen notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet. Two responses in opposition and none in favor were returned to staff. Slides of the subject property were shown. Chairman Leister opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's comments. Philip Long of Long Magnuson Architects addressed the Commission. Pat Satterwhite, Director of Community Support Services and Substance Abuse Treatment for Life Resource, addressed the Commission. Councilmember Patterson asked Ms. Satterwhite about the staffing of the facility. 0 Planning Commission January 19, 2000 Sally Walden, Director of Managed Care Services at Life Resource, addressed the Commission. Ms. Walden reiterated that this is not a treatment facility, but a recreational facility. Chairman Leister asked for comments in favor or in opposition. Jimmy Stuberfield, 2860 S. Eighth Street, addressed the Commission and asked for clarification of the fence on the subject property. Discussion of the placement of the fence followed between the Commission, staff and Mr. Long. Chairman Leister closed the public hearing. Commissioner Craig made a motion to approve the zone change from RS to RM-H and the specific use permit to allow the expansion of Life Resource Community Center at 2750 S. Eighth Street as requested in File 1492-ZIP, with a waiver of the landscaping requirement along the east property line. Commissioner Lucas seconded the motion. _A 4otion to approve carried 5:0. 6) File l 493-P: Request for a specific use permit to allow professional/business offices in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District. Location: 2165 North (Oaks Historic District) Applicant: David Bradley Mr. Richardson told the Commission that the two-story brick and stucco 3,266 square foot building has been used for a variety of commercial uses in years past. The most recent use was a home health care office. Surrounding properties include an apartment house to the south and northeast, residences to the east and north and an advertising and public relations firm to the west. The applicant is requesting a waiver of the required 8 foot fence and 10 foot wide landscape buffer along the south property line and a waiver of the required 10 foot wide landscape buffer along the east property line. The applicant owns the property to the south and the existing paved parking lot runs up to the existing screening fence on the east. Mr. Richardson recommended approval of the specific use permit subject to the requested screening/landscaping buffer waivers along the south and east property lines. Twelve notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet. Four responses in favor and none in opposition were returned to staff. rr Planning Commission January 19, 20M Slides of the subject property were shown. Chairman Leister opened the public hearing. The applicant was not present. No comments were made in favor or in opposition. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Bodwin made a motion to approve the specific use permit to allow professional and business offices in an RCR District at 2165 North Street as requested in File 1493-P with a waiver of the required 8' fence and 10' wide landscape buffer along the south property line and a waiver of the required 10' wide landscape buffer along the east property line. Commissioner Hernandez seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. OTHER BUSINESS THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 5:05 P. M. 10