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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 11/05/2014 MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING City Hall Council Chambers November 5, 2014 5:30 P.M. COMMISSIONERS: STAFF: Philip Ramirez, Chairman Daniel Grimsbo, P.E., Director Curtis Rock, Vice Chairman Development Services Fred Braselton* Julio Dimas, Interim Assistant Director, Jonas Chupe Development Services Carl Crull Miguel Saldana, AICP, Senior Planner Heidi Hovda* Joseph Brice, Assistant City Attorney Mike Lippincott Annika Gunning, Senior Project Planner Eric Villarreal Linda Williams, Recording Secretary Marsha Williams I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:32 p.m. by Chairman Ramirez and a quorum was declared. II. ABSENCES None III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. October 22, 2014 Meeting Motion to approve Item "1," the October 22, 2014 minutes as distributed was made by Commissioner Vice Chairman Rock and seconded by Commissioner Villarreal. Motion passed. IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. PLATS New Plats Miguel Saldana, Development Services, read New Plats Items "2" and "3" into record as shown below. Mr. Saldana stated the plats satisfied all requirements of the Unified Development Code(UDC)and State Law and the Technical Review Committee recommends approval. 2. 0914117-NP098(14-21000024) J. C. Russell Farm Blocks Tract 1, Block 10, Lots 2. 3 &6(Final—4.739 Acres) Located south of Santa Elena Street and east of South Navigation Boulevard. 3. 0914128-NP101 (14-21000025) Shoreline Oaks Subdivision Unit 1, Block 1, Lots 1A& 1 B (Final Replat—2.247 Acres) Located west of Flour Bluff Drive and south of Division Road. Planning Commission Regular Meeting November 5,2014 Page 2 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS-Discussion and Possible Action A. PLATS New Plats (cont.) After Staffs presentation, 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 Ramirez called for a motion. Motion to approve New Plats Items "2" and "3," as presented by Staff, was made by Commissioner Villarreal and seconded by Vice Chairman Rock. Motion passed. Time Extensions Commissioner Braselton requested the record reflect that he abstained from the discussion and action taken on Time Extensions Item "4." Mr. Saldana read Time Extensions Item 'A" into record as shown below. Mr. Saldana stated that Urban Engineering, representative for the applicant, submitted a letter of request for an additional six-month time extension for this project. Mr. Saldana continued the Planning Commission originally approved the plat on January 25, 2006 and also approved a six-month time extension on April 23, 2014. Mr. Saldana stated this was the seventeenth time extension request for this project and Staff recommended denial. 4. 0106012-PO12 (05-25000001) River Bend Ranch Subdivision Unit 1 (Final—31.43 Acres) Located south of Yorktown Boulevard and east of Rodd Field Road. After Staffs presentation, the floor was opened for discussion and comments by commissioners. There being none, the public hearing was opened. Murray Hudson, Urban Engineering, 2725 Swantner Drive, addressed the commission. Mr. Hudson stated he was the representative for the applicant and he is requesting an additional six-month time extension. Mr. Hudson continued that the project is still viable, but it is in fluctuation and the decision to move forward is not final at this time. After Mr. Hudson's comments concluded, the public hearing was closed. Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. Motion to approve Time Extensions Item 'A"for a six-month time extension was made by Commissioner Lippincott and seconded by Vice Chairman Rock. After the motion was on the floor,further discussion followed. A question was asked why Staff recommended denial of the request and Mr. Saldana stated that in the past, the Planning Commission was more flexible in approving multiple time extensions for the older plats because of the economic conditions at that time. Mr. Saldana continued since that time, economic conditions have improved and after sixteen previous extensions, the project has not moved forward. Commissioner Williams asked if the time extension was denied, what would happen to the plat and Mr. Saldana stated the plat would expire. Vice Chairman Rock stated his main concern in denying the time extension request would be the increased construction costs of having to start from the beginning and comply with the new requirements. After all comments and discussion concluded, the motion passed with Commissioner Braselton abstaining and Commissioners Hovda and Williams voting no. Planning Commission Regular Meeting November 5,2014 Page 3 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS - Discussion and Possible Action A. PLATS Time Extensions (cont.) Mr. Saldana read Time Extensions Item "5" into record as shown below. Mr. Saldana stated that Urban Engineering, representative for the applicant, submitted a letter of request for an additional six-month time extension for this project. Mr. Saldana continued the Planning Commission originally approved the plat on June 25, 2008 and also approved a six-month time extension on April 23, 2014 and there has been no progress on this project. Mr. Saldana stated this was the twelfth time extension request for this project and Staff recommended denial. 5. 0408037-NP029(08-25000001) Rodd Field Hospital Tracts, Block 1, Lot 1 (Final—9.926 Acres) Located east of Rodd Field Road (SH 357) between Holly Road and Wooldridge Road. After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for discussion and comments by commissioners. There being none, the public hearing was opened with no one coming forward and the public hearing was closed. Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. Motion to deny Time Extensions Item "5" was made by Commissioner Crull and seconded by Commissioner Williams. Chairman Ramirez asked for a roll call vote. Motion failed with Chairman Ramirez, Vice Chairman Rock, Commissioners Braselton, Chupe, Hovda, Lippincott, Villarreal and Williams voting no and Commissioner Crull voting yes. After further discussion, a motion to approve Time Extension Item "5" was made by Commissioner Villarreal and seconded by Vice Chairman Rock. A roll call vote was taken. Motion passed with Chairman Ramirez, Vice Chairman Rock, Commissioners Braselton, Chupe, Lippincott and Villarreal voting yes and Commissioners Crull, Hovda and Williams voting no. B. ZONING New Zoning Annika Gunning, Development Services, addressed the commission. Ms. Gunning read New Zoning "6" into record as shown below. The subject property is located within the boundaries of the Northwest Area Development Plan and is planned for low and medium density residential uses. The proposed change of zoning is partially consistent with the adopted Future Land Use Plan. 6. Case No. 1114-01 —MVR Construction Company: A change of zoning from the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District, "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District and "RS-TF"Two-Family District to the"RS-4.5"Single-Family 4.5 District on Tract 1 and from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial on Tract 2. Property is described as Tract 1 being 14.47 acres out of Tract 3, McKinzie Partition and a portion of Lot 2, Block 7, Maple Hills Subdivision Unit 2 and all of Lot 4, Block 7, Maple Hills Subdivision Unit 2 and Tract 2 as being 2.86 acres out of Tract 3, McKinzie Partition, located south of Up River Road and east of Deer Run Drive. Planning Commission Regular Meeting November 5,2014 Page 4 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION B. ZONING New Zoning—Item "6" (cont.) Several aerial views of the subject property were presented. Ms. Gunning stated the purpose of the request is to allow construction of a single-family subdivision on Tract 1 and to allow neighborhood commercial type businesses on Tract 2. Ms. Gunning continued on Tract 1, the proposed development will consist of seventy-seven (77) single-family lots with four proposed local streets with access to Deer Run Drive. On Tract 2, the applicant proposes developing the 2.86-acre property to allow neighborhood commercial type businesses with access to Up River Road. Ms. Gunning stated that even though the proposed change of zoning is partially inconsistent with the Future Land Use Plan, the rezoning to a lower density residential use and neighborhood use would be appropriate for the location and consistent with the surrounding residential and commercial properties. Ms. Gunning stated sixty-six (66) notices were sent to property owners within the 200- foot notification area and six (6) were sent outside the notification area with no notices returned. Ms. Gunning stated Staff recommends approval of the requested change of zoning from the "CN- 1" Neighborhood Commercial District, "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District, "RS-TF" Two-Family District to the "RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District on Tract 1 and from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District on Tract 2. After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners. After a brief period of discussion and comments by commissioners, the public hearing was opened with no one coming forward and the public hearing was closed. Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. A motion to approve New Zoning Item "6" a change of zoning from the CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District, "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District, "RS-TF" Two- Family District to the "RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District on Tract 1 and from the "RS-6" Single- Family 6 District to the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District on Tract 2 was made by Commissioner Crull and seconded by Commissioner Hovda. Motion passed. Commissioner Braselton requested the record reflect he abstained from the discussion and action taken on New Zoning Item "7." Ms. Gunning read New Zoning "7" into record as shown below. The subject property is located within the boundaries of the Southside Area Development Plan and is planned for a low density residential use. The proposed change of zoning is consistent with the adopted Future Land Use Plan. 7. Case No 1114-03—Related Investors, Ltd.: A change of zoning from the"FR" Farm Rural District to the"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District, not resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan. Property is described as being 13.18 acres out of Lots 3 and 4, Section 24, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located east of Rodd Field Road and south of Idle Hour Drive. Several aerial views of the subject property were presented. Ms. Gunning stated the purpose of the request is to allow construction of a single-family subdivision consisting of fifty- seven (57)lots; which will be Unit 13 of the Rancho Vista Subdivision. Planning Commission Regular Meeting November 5,2014 Page 5 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION B. ZONING New Zoning—Item '7'' (cont.) Ms. Gunning stated two (2) notices were sent to property owners within the 200-foot notification area and two (2)were sent outside the notification area with no notices returned. Ms. Gunning stated Staff recommends approval of the requested change of zoning from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District. After Staffs presentation, 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 Ramirez called for a motion. A motion to approve New Zoning Item "7" a change of zoning from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the"RS-4.5" Single- Family 4.5 District was made by Commissioner Crull and seconded by Vice Chairman Rock. Motion passed with Commissioner Braselton abstaining. Ms. Gunning read New Zoning Item "8" into record as shown below. The subject property is located within the boundaries of the Port/Airport/Violet Area Development Plan and is planned for light industrial uses. Ms. Gunning stated the proposed rezoning was not consistent with the adopted Future Land Use Plan, but that Estate Residential zoning was an appropriate transitional land use. 8. Case No. 1114-4—Benjamin Bearden and Karri Davis: A change of zoning from the"FR" Farm-Rural District to the "RE" Residential Estate District, resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan from planned light industrial uses to residential estate uses. Property is described as being a 1.62acre tract of land out of the original 58.0- acre F. J. Picha Tract, located on the east side of Rand Morgan Road between Goodnight Loving Trail and McNorton Road. Several aerial views of the subject property were presented. Ms. Gunning stated the purpose of the request is to allow construction of a single-family residential dwelling on a 1.62 acre lot. Ms. Gunning continued directly south of the property there are two lots that are being used for residential estates — one lot directly abuts the subject property and the other lot is vacant. Ms. Gunning continued the property is also in proximity to two existing low density residential subdivisions. Ms. Gunning stated twenty (20) notices were sent to property owners within the 200-foot notification area and one was sent outside the notification area with no notices returned. Ms. Gunning stated Staff recommends approval of the requested change of zoning from the "FR" Farm-Rural District to the"RE" Residential Estate District. After Staff's presentation, 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 Ramirez called for a motion. A motion to approve New Zoning Item "8" a change of zoning from the"FR" Farm-Rural District to the"RE" Residential Estate District was made by Commissioner Lippincott and seconded by Commissioner Braselton. Motion passed. Planning Commission Regular Meeting November 5,2014 Page 6 V. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Dan Grimsbo, Director, informed commissioners of the upcoming dates for Plan CC Open Houses. Dates of the open houses are November 10-13, 2014, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the various voting districts. The Downtown Area Development Plan Planning Workshop is scheduled for November 18, 2014, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the American Bank Center, Selena Rotunda Room. Chairman Ramirez requested Staff to email the information to the commissioners. VI. ITEMS TO BE SCHEDULED None VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m. 42- aniel M. 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