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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6-21-99 PC MinutesREGULAR MEETING AND JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL June 21, 1999 City Council Chambers A Regular Meeting and Joint Public Hearings of the Planning Commission and City Council were held on June 21, 1999 with the following members present: Commission members present: Vice -Chairman Greg Dykeman Commissioner Sally Bundy Commissioner Dohn LaBiche Commissioner Bill Lucas Commissioner Glenn Bodwin Commissioner Albert Robinson Commissioner Carlos Hernandez Commission members absent: Chairman Laurie Leister Commissioner Dale Hallmark Councilmembers present: Mayor David W. Moore Councilmember-at-Large Andrew Cokinos Councilmember-at-Large Becky Ames Councilmember Lulu Smith Councilmember Guy Goodson Councilmember Bobbie Patterson Councilmembers absent: Mayor Pro-Tem John Davis Also present: Stephen Richardson, Planning Director; Murray Duren, Senior Planner; Tyrone Cooper, First Assistant City Attorney; J. P. Colbert, City Engineer; Adina Abshire, Planning Technician; and Jill Cole, Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF THE NUNUTES Commissioner Bundy made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 17, 1999, Joint Public Hearings. Commissioner Robinson seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7:0. Planning Commission June 21, 1999 REGULAR MEETING (Public Hearing) 1) Preliminary Plat - Christina Court - (formerly known as Brownstone Estates, Section Two). Replat of lots in Blocks 41, 42 and 47, Calder Highlands Extension. Location: Abutting the undeveloped Taft and Coolidge Streets, west of West Lucas Drive Applicant: Fittz & Shipman, Inc., consulting engineers for WTL Development, Inc. Mr. Richardson told the Commission that the request for the rplat and preliminary plat was for a 28 lot single family subdivision. This plat will consist of an extension of Taft and the construction of Christina Court North and West. The plat was sent to all interested parties. The City Engineer has requested that the 15' wide storm sewer easement be relocated to the Brownstone Place street right -of way or increase the building setback line along the east line of Lot 1 from 15' to 20'. The Traffic Division will require the relocation of four proposed street lights and the addition of three more. If this plat is approved, it should be done subject to staff receiving a revised plat showing compliance with the aforementioned conditions. Fifty-nine notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet. No responses in favor or in opposition were returned. Vice Chairman Dykeman opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's comments. John Holm with Fittz & Shipman, Inc., consulting engineers for WTL Development, Inc., addressed the Commission. Mr. Holm said that he talked to Jack Maddox, Fire Marshal, and he requested that the water mains be looped into the adjoining subdivision and that has been done via an easement. In reference to the storm drain alignment, a preliminary sketch was submitted showing the alignment of the proposed 30" and 36" storm drains. Mr. Holm said that it was his understanding that the City Engineer had approved that subject to the submittal of the construction drawings that will be forthcoming the next day. Bill Little with WTL Development Company addressed the Commission in reference to concerns that had been raised regarding drainage onto adjoining properties. Mr. Little said that he will require property owners in the subdivision to build so that water drains to the street. Vice -Chairman Dykeman asked for comments in favor or in opposition. 2 Planning Commission June 21, 1999 Paul Lanham, 4365 Coolidge, addressed the Commission. He said that Mr. Little had just answered some of his questions, but voiced concerns about future developments creating drainage problems. Esther Preston, 4608 Ford, addressed the Commission and asked what the size would be of the average lot. Mr. Little replied that the smallest lot would be 90' x 140'-150'. In addition, Mr. Little explained further about the drainage of the lots into the street. Discussion between the Commission, J. P. Colbert, staff and the applicant regarding conditions placed on the plat by the City followed. Vice -Chairman Dykeman closed the public hearing. Commissioner Bundy made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat of Christina Court, subject to the relocation and addition of necessary street lights and subject to the Fire Marshal's plan of looping the water lines. Vice -Chairman Dykeman amended the motion by adding as a condition of this preliminary plat, a corrected plat be submitted showing drainage easements which concur with the City's needs. Commissioner Lucas seconded the amended motion. Motion to approve carried 7:0. JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS Councilmember-at-Large Cokinos called the Joint Public Hearings of June 21, 1999 to order and explained the purpose of the joint hearing process and then turned the meeting over to Vice -Chairman Dykeman. He explained the policies and procedures for the hearing process. 1) File 1454-Z: Request for a zone change from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density) to NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District or a more restrictive commercial district. Location: 3504, 3506 and 3508 Delaware Street Applicant: Edgard and Youvon Aguillard Mr. Richardson stated that the zone change request is for the property located at 3504 Delaware Street. The proposed use of the property is a costume rental shop in the existing house at the front of the property. There are two rental apartments located at the rear. 3 Planning Commission June 21, 1999 The property is accessed by a driveway on the east side of the property. There are four existing parking spaces on the property. The shop would require four spaces and each apartment would require one for a total of six parking spaces. There does not appear to be enough parking area for a business and the apartments. In addition, visibility of oncoming westbound traffic is poor when leaving the property. Traffic counts on Delaware show over 12,000 vehicles per day. Sixteen notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. Two responses in opposition and none in favor were returned. Slides of the subject property were shown. Councilman Cokinos asked what were the reasons for opposition. Mr. Richardson replied that one was opposed to additional commercial uses in the neighborhood and the other gave no reason for opposition. Councilmember Ames clarified that for the shop and the apartments, six parking spaces were required and there were only four spaces. Vice -Chairman Dykeman opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's comments. Youvon Aguillard, the applicant, addressed the Commission. Mrs. Aguillard distributed a drawing showing room for two additional parking spaces. She answered questions from the Commission and Council. Vice -Chairman Dykeman asked for comments in favor or in opposition. Garland Holmes, 2905 l9th Street, addressed the Commission in opposition to the request. Mr. Holmes' property abuts the subject property. Mary Burd, wife of Dr. ferry Burd, addressed the Commission in opposition to the request. The Burd's have a periodontal office at 3555 Delaware. Rebuttal by Mrs. Aguillard. Vice -Chairman Dykeman closed the public hearing. Discussion between Commission members followed. Commissioner Lucas made a motion to deny the zone change from RM-H to NC for the property at 3504, 3506 and 3508 Delaware Street as requested in File 1454-Z. Commissioner LaBiche seconded the motion. Motion to deny carried 7:0. ►1 Planning Commission June 21, 1999 2) File 1455-P: Request for a specific use permit to allow a taxicab terminal in a GC - MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District. Location: 201 M. L. K. Parkway at Laurel Applicant: Paul Alan Leger, Sr. Mr. Richardson told the Commission and Council that the subject property is the site of a vacant service station. The applicants propose to operate a 4-6 vehicle taxi business out of the facility. The business will operate 24 hours a day. The cabs will be stored and dispatched from the subject location. Normally, two people will staff the business office. Surrounding property is commercially zoned and developed. Twenty-two notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. No responses in favor or in opposition were returned to staff. Slides of the subject property were shown. Vice -Chairman Dykeman opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's comments. Paul Leger, the applicant, addressed the Commission. In response to questions from the Commission, Mr. Leger said he might do routine maintenance on the cabs, such as oil changes. He also plans to paint the exterior of the building. He has no plans for a large sign because most of his business is by telephone. Vice -Chairman Dykeman asked for comments in favor or in opposition. Shane McCarty addressed the Commission in favor of the request. Mr. McCarty owns the subject property. Vice -Chairman Dykeman closed the public hearing. Commissioner Bodwin made a motion to approve the specific use permit to allow a taxicab business at 201 M. L. K. Parkway as requested in File 1455-P. Commissioner Hernandez seconded the motion. The motion to approve carried 7:0. OTHER BUSINESS THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 4:33 P. M. 5