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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8-17-98 PC MinutesREGULAR MEETING AND JOINT PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL August 17, 1998 City Council Chanibers A Regular Meeting and Joint Public Hearing of the Planning Commission and City Council were held on August 17, 1998 with the following members present: Commission members present: Chairman Laurie Leister Commissioner Sally Bundy Commissioner Date Hallmark Commissioner Cleveland Nisby Commissioner Bill Lucas Commission members absent: Commissioner Greg Dykeman Vice -Chairman Marva Provo Commissioner Dohn LaBiche Councilmembers present: Mayor David W, Moore Councilmember-at-Large Becky Ames Councilmember-at-Large Andrew Cokinos Councilmember Guy Goodson Councilmember Lulu Smith Councilmember John Davis Councilmembers absent: Mayor Pro-Tem Bobbie Patterson Also present: Stephen Richardson, Planning Director; Murray Duren, Senior Planner; Tyrone Cooper, First Assistant City Attorney; Jill Cole, Recording Secretary and Adina Abshire, Planning Technician. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Commissioner Lucas made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 20, 1998 Regular Meeting and Joint Public Hearings. Commissioner Hallmark seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. plaluling COMInissioll August 17, 1998 REGULAR LR MEETING (Public Hearing) 1) Preliminary Plat -Brownstone Addition: Consider the Preliminary Plat of Brownstone Addition, a replat of Lots 48-58, Block 42 and Lots 1-11, Block 47, Calder Highlands Extension Addition. Applicant: Mark Whiteley & Associates, Inc. for Steven Brown Mr. Richardson told the Commission that the subject plat is a replat of four acres of Calder Highlands Extension Addition. This subdivision was platted many years ago and this portion has, remained vacant all this time. These four acres included 22 lots and Taft Street with a 60 foot right-of-way. Neither the lots or the street was ever developed. Steven Brown, the developer, wishes to resubdivide this property into I I single family lots. Taft Street would be narrowed to a 50 foot right-of-way. Also as part of this plat is a 150 foot portion of Brownstone Place, a private street, a mail kiosk and a lift station. This plat was reviewed by all interested parties. Entergy has requested a 10 foot wide utility easement along the street frontages of all lots along Taft. The City Engineer has conditioned approval upon the necessary erosion control devices being installed and maintained. The Traffic Engineer requires that no fences or other visual obstructions be allowed in the common areas and that an additional 10' x 10' sight triangle on Lot 1, Block 1 and Lot 1, Block 2 at the intersection be required. DD#6 has a concern over the scouring velocities of the proposed storm sewer. In addition, building setbacks need to be shown on the plat. The Fire Marshal objected to the plat in regard to the width of the 16 foot wide lanes on Brownstone Place and the deletion of a temporary cul-de-sac at the end of Taft. The applicant is requesting a waiver of the temporary cul-de-sac at the end of Taft. If the plat is approved, it should be subject to the following conditions: 1) Provide a 10 foot wide utility easement along the street frontages of all lots along Taft. 2) Install and maintain the necessary erosion devices. 3) Prohibit all fences and other visual obstructions in the common areas along Lucas and provide an additional 10, x to, sight triangle on Lot 1, Block 1 and Lot 1, Block 2. 4) Obtain the necessary approvals from DD#6 for storm sewers. As a requirement for this replat, notices were sent to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. Of the 17 notices sent, four responses were returned, all from the same property owner, and all in favor. 2 Planning Commission August 17, 1998 Chairman Leister asked for the applicant's comments. Larry Sheppard with Mark Whiteley and Associates addressed the Commission. He said that he has visited with the Fire Marshal and can work out the Fire Department's requirements without a cul-de-sac. Also the Fire Marshal has agreed that the 16' on each side of the median on Brownstone is wide enough for his trucks to go through. Jack Maddox, Fire Marshal, said that he originally had some concerns over the 16 foot wide lanes on Brownstone. However, after talking with Mr. Sheppard, he agreed that the City could live with the 16 foot lanes. Mr. Maddox also said that he talked with Mr. Sheppard about waiving the cul-de-sac requirement on Taft. The cul-de-sac could be waived if Taft and Brownstone were lengthened somewhat to allow maneuvering of a fire truck. Mr. Maddox stated for the record that it would be imperative that the Fire Department be able to turn a fire engine around without a prolonged time delay at the intersection. Chairman Leister asked for comments in favor or in opposition. No comments were made. Commissioner Bundy made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat of Brownstone Addition, subject to the following conditions: 1) The turnaround distances be in compliance with the Fire Marshal's specifications; 2) Provide a 10 foot wide utility easement along the street frontages of all lots along Taft; 3) Install and maintain the necessary erosion devices; 4) Prohibit all fences and other visual obstructions in the common areas along Lucas and provide an additional 10' x 10' sight triangle on Lot 1, Block I and Lot 1, Block 2; and 5) Obtain the necessary approvals from DD#6 for storm sewers. Commissioner Lucas seconded the motion. Motion to approve 5:0. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Moore called the Joint Public Hearing of August 17, 1998 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. 1) File 1423-Z: Request for a zone change from RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) to GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District or a more restrictive commercial district. Location: Southeast corner of McLean Drive and S. Major Drive (FM 364) Applicant: Brenda R. Strong Planning Commission August 17, 1998 Mr. Richardson told the Commission that the subject property was located at 95 S. Major. A portion of the property has been used for commercial purposes over the years but has never been zoned commercial. Also on the property are two other houses and two garage apartments. To the north of the subject property is a rice dryer. To the east is a Southwestern Bell Telephone exchange building and several residences. South of the property is Forest Park Methodist Church and an athletic field. West of the property, across Major, are residential uses. The proposed use is an antique shop. Such a use would be permitted by right in an NC and a GC -MD District and with a specific use permit in a GC-MD-2 and a GC- MD-3 District. Thirteen notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. Two responses in favor and none in opposition were returned to staff. Chairman Leister opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's comments. Brenda Strong, 575 Carnahan Place, addressed the Commission. She stated that she co -owns the property with her husband, brother and sister-in-law. Mrs. Strong answered questions from the Commission. Chairman Leister asked for comments in favor or in opposition. Gerald Condon, 228 E. Caldwood, addressed the Commission in favor of the request. Chairman Leister closed the public hearing. Councilman Guy Goodson inquired about the phone company property, Mrs. Strong answered questions regarding parking. Commissioner Lucas expressed concerns of what could possibly become of the property if it was zoned to GC -MD instead of GC-MD-2 or GC-MD-3. Discussion between commissioners and Mrs. Strong followed on rezoning to districts other than GC -MD. Commissioner Lucas made a motion to approve a zone change from RS to NC (Neighborhood Commercial) for the property at 95 S. Major Drive as requested in File 1423-Z. Commissioner Hallmark seconded the motion. The Commission discussed the change to an NC District rather than GC -MD with 0 Planning, Commission August 17, 1998 Mrs. Strong. She said she would be agreeable with an NC District. Motion to approve carried 5:0. OTHER BUSINESS THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.