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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 05/08/2013 MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING City Hall Council Chambers May 8, 2013 5:30 P.M. COMMISSIONERS: STAFF: Govind Nadkarni, Chairman Mark Van Vleck, P.E., Director, Philip Ramirez, Vice Chairman Development Services Mark Adame Miguel Saldar a, AICP, Senior Planner Fred Braselton Oscar Martinez, Assistant City Manager Marco Castillo Pete Anaya, P.E. Director Chris Hamilton Planning & Environmental Services Curtis Rock Mic Raasch, AICP, Senior Planner Shelly Shelton, AICP, City Planner Annika Gunning, Project Manager Elizabeth Hundley, Assistant City Attorney Linda Williams, Recording Secretary I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Govind Nadkarni at 5:30 p.m. and a quorum was declared. II. APPROVAL OF ABSENCES Motion to approve Chairman Nadkarni, Vice Chairman Ramirez and Commissioner Guerra's absences for the April 24, 2013 meeting was made by Commissioner Rock and seconded by Commissioner Hamilton. Motion passed. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. April 24, 2013 Meeting Motion to approve Item "1," the April 24, 2013 minutes as distributed, was made by Commissioner Braselton and seconded by Commissioner Hamilton. Motion passed. IV. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: A. NEW PLATS Commissioner Braselton requested that the record reflect that he abstained from the discussion and action taken on Items"2," "3" and "4." Shelly Shelton, Development Services, read Items "2," 1" and "4" into record as shown below. Ms. Shelton stated the plats satisfied all requirements of the Unified Development Code (UDC) and State Law and the Technical Review Committee recommended approval. 2. 0413035-P010 (13-22000011) Enclave at Oso Parkway (Final—5.634 Acres) Located north of Oso Parkway and west of South Staples Street (FM 2444). Planning Commission Regular Meeting May 8,2013 Page 2 IV. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS— DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: A. PLATS New Plats - Item 2 (cont.) 3. 0413036-P011 (13-22000012) Kitty Hawk Subdivision Unit III Final—4.388 Acres Located south of South Staples Street (FM 2444)and east of County Road 41. 4. 0413036-PO12 (13-22000014) Kitty Hawk Subdivision Unit II Final—5.267 Acres Located south of South Staples Street(FM 2444)and east of County Road 41. The floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners. There being none, the public hearing was opened with no one coming forward and the public hearing was closed. Chairman Nadkarni called for a motion. Motion to approve Items "2," "3" and "4" was made by Commissioner Hamilton and seconded by Commissioner Rock. Motion passed with Commissioner Braselton abstaining. V. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION 5. FY 2013-2014 Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Planning Guide Oscar Martinez, Assistant City Manager, addressed the commission. Mr. Martinez stated he was presenting an overview of the proposed FY 2013-2014 Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Program for discussion purposes. Mr. Martinez continued that at the April 24, 2013 meeting, the CIP binders were provided to ensure commissioners had adequate time to review the information and formulate questions for tonight's meeting. Mr. Martinez stated that Section 5 of the City Charter requires that all city improvements, ordinances and regulations be consistent with the City's comprehensive plan. Mr. Martinez continued that the Planning Commission's involvement is very important in the process and if the commission wanted to make revisions to the list, now would be a great time since the proposed projects will incorporate all of the new revisions before the document is presented to City Council. Mr. Martinez explained that all of the projects correlated to the comprehensive plans and fund sources for the projects were varied - revenue bonds, sales tax, grants, general obligation bonds and certificate of obligation bonds. Mr. Martinez stated that in order to fulfill the Charter requirement, Staff has provided consistency statements with the comprehensive plan for each proposed capital improvement project; the Planning Commission will provide recommendations for the June 19, 2013 public hearing; after which Staff will make necessary revisions. Mr. Martinez continued the projected funding for the 2014 CIP budget/projects was $294,964 million. Mr. Martinez provided a breakdown of the funding programs that were included in the total amount projected. Mr. Martinez continued that Staff was proposing an increase in the utility rates. Mr. Martinez stated utility rates are based on cost of service and explained the breakdown for each utility: • Water rate was in two parts — cost of raw water and the cost of service for water treatment and pumping. Staff reviewed the request for rate increase was reflected in the cost of service of treating raw water; cost of moving water from the river and being Planning Commission Regular Meeting May 8,2013 Page 3 V. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION FY 2013-2014 Capital Budget& Capital Improvement— Item 5 (cant.) • treated; cost of electrical work, expansion, replacement, distribution from the main water line into the homes; Storm Water--- Cost is imbedded in water. Mr. Martinez stated the rate increase is also attributed to the compliance requirements with the TCEQ; and • Gas — Cost of natural gas and cost of service for maintaining gas lines. The cost of natural gas has impacted a decrease in the gas rate. Gas rates are not included for bond projects; the funding is used to replenish incentive programs for homeowners that use natural gas instead of electricity. Chairman Nadkarni asked if a certain percentage had been determined for the projects and Mr. Martinez answered no. Mr. Martinez continued that as Staff continues to work on the proposed bond projects, new projects will be identified. Those new projects could result in some of the projects currently included being removed. Mr. Martinez stated projects that were already started would not be changed. Mr. Martinez stated that in the 2012-2013 CIP Budget, City Staff was requested to review their individual department budgets and make cuts to their operating costs, but there are no plans to take those measures for this year's budget. Mr. Martinez provided an overview of the proposed funding sources and the projected costs associated with the 2014 budget. Mr. Martinez continued Staff will provide more detailed information at the public hearing meeting regarding each part of the CIP budget along with the proposed list of projects. After a lengthy discussion in answering questions posed by the commission, Mr. Martinez stated that Staff would have the appropriate documentation and details to answer the questions that were raised at tonight's meeting. Commissioners voiced concern regarding the proposed utility rate increases and the impact it will have on the citizens that cannot afford the increase. Staff should be very clear in explaining the reasons the utility rates were increasing and in a manner that everyone would be able to understand. After all discussion and comments concluded, no action was taken. VI. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Discussion on "RE" and "RS-15" Districts and implication of Special Permits No information was presented. Update on Department Operations No updates were presented. VII. Items to be Scheduled None Planning Commission Regular Meeting May 8,2013 Page 4 VIII. Adjournment There being no further business, motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Hamilton and seconded by Vice Chairman Ramirez. Motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. ar P. Van Vlecl<, P.E., director Date Development Services Department Secretary to Planning Commission bind Williams Dat D lopment Services Departme t Recording Secretary (K:DEVSVCSI SHARED I1,PGi2013MINS105.08.13PCMINS)