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Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
5:30 PM Council ChambersWednesday, May 16, 2018
Call to Order, Roll CallI.
Chairman Villarreal called the meeting to order and a quorum was established
with no absences.
Approval of MinutesII.
1.18-0606 Regular Meeting of May 02, 2018
A motion to approve item “1” was made by Commissioner Baugh and
seconded by Commissioner Crull. The motion passed.
Public Hearing (Items 2 - 5) - Discussion and Possible ActionIII.
New PlatsA.
2.18-0607 18PL1028
BESSAR PARK, BLOCK 3, LOTS 6RR AND 7R (REPLAT - 0.45
ACRES)
Located east of Santa Fe Street and south of Indiana Avenue.
3.18-0608 18PL1027
CIMARRON LAKE ESTATES, BLOCK 1, LOTS 26RR AND 27RR
(REPLAT - 0.34 ACRES
Located north of Yorktown Boulevard and east of Cimarron Boulevard.
4.18-0609 18PL1009
PUERTO LOS CABALLEROS TRACT, BLOCK 1, LOT 1 (FINAL - 39.75
ACRES)
Located east of CR 73 and south of Northwest Boulevard (FM 624)
Greg Collins, Development Services, read items “2, 3 & 4” into the record as
shown above. Mr. Collins stated the plats satisfy all requirements of the
Unified Development Code (UDC) and State Law; the Technical Review
Committee recommends approval.
After Staff’s presentation, Chairman Villarreal opened the public hearing. Ron
Stallings at 216 Indiana Avenue addressed the Commission and stated that he,
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along with other neighbors in the subdivsion, are opposed to plat item "2",
specifically because of a claimed deed restriction.
Representing the owner of the subject property for plat item "2", Sarah
Graham at 7005 Ashdown Drive, addressed the Commission to give some
background information. She stated the owners purchased the property over a
year ago and it was originally two lots at the time of purchase. The owners
previously went through and completed the platting process to combine the
lots. Since then, the owners have experienced some complications with
accomplishing their original development plans and have chosen to revert
back to two lots in order to develop one residential property on one lot and sell
the other.
With no one else coming forward, the public hearing was closed. Chairman
Villarreal asked Mr. Collins if he could explain the plat review process so there
is no misinterpretation moving forward. He went into detail regarding the plat
review process and added that the subject plat is currently located in the
zoning district of "RS-6" Single-Family Residential. The "6" in "RS-6" stands for
6,000 square feet which is the minimum lot area requirement for the "RS-6"
district. The subject plat has a proposed lot size for each lot that satisfies the
minimum lot area requirement for "RS-6" zoning. He stated that each lot also
satisfies the minimum set-back requirements for the "RS-6" zoning district. With
regard to State Law, Mr. Collins stated there is little discretion in terms of a
final action of approval if the plat complies with the City's UDC and State Law.
Mr. Collins reiterated that Staff has thoroughly evaluated the plat and
determined that it abides by UDC/State Law requirements.
Commissioner Dibble asked for clarification regarding the claimed deed
restriction which was mentioned during public comment. Mr. Collins
responded that there is a provision in Article I of the UDC which states that the
City, when evaluating a project, will take into account a more restrictive plat
requirement, which a land developer has placed on the plat. In response to
questions from Commissioner Crull, Mr. Collins stated that the original plat
from 1936 showed lot widths of 75 feet and lot depths of 140 feet for the
subdivision, and this proposed replat for these two lots dictates slightly smaller
lot widths of 70 feet, and the same lot depth of 140 feet. In response to
Commissioner Crull’s question, staff confirmed that, absent a homeowners’
association, anybody subject to deed restrictions can follow some legal
process to enforce deed restrictions. Commissioner Williams asked about, and
the commissioners discussed, the orientation of a house, since demolished,
that previously had been situated on the property.
After all comments/discussion by Commissioners concluded, Chairman
Villarreal called for a motion. A motion to approve items “2, 3 & 4” was made
Commissioner Crull and seconded by Vice Chairman Lippincott. The motion
passed.
New ZoningB.
5.18-0610 Public Hearing - Rezoning Property at or near 9630 Compton
Road
Case No. 0518-01 - Suncrest Constrution, Inc:
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Ordinance rezoning property at or near 9630 Compton Road (located on
the north side of Compton Road, east of Flour Bluff Drive, and west of
Central Street), “CG-1” General Commercial District and “RE”
Residential Estate District to the “RS-22” Single-Family 22 District.
Andrew Dimas, Development Services, read item “5” into record as shown
above. He presented several aerial views of the subject property along with
the Existing and Future Land Use maps. He stated the purpose of the rezoning
request is to allow for the construction of a single-family residence. He
informed the Commission that zero public notices were returned in favor or in
opposition of the change of zoning request. He also went over the zoning
patterns for the surrounding area along with the UDC requirements for the
change of zoning request. He explained to the Commission that the
application is for the "RS-22" district versus the "RE" district because the
property is 18 square feet short of equaling an acre, therefore it does not meet
the one acre standard requirement for the "RE" category. Mr. Dimas also
presented a site plan of the proposed home which meets the same design
standards as an "RE" district and also the adjacent properties to the east. Staff
recommends approval of the requested change of zoning.
After Staff’s presentation, Staff responded to Commissioners questions then
Chairman Villarreal opened the public hearing. With no one coming forward
the public hearing was closed. A motion to approve Staff’s recommendation
for item “5” was made by Commissioner Baugh and seconded by
Commissioner Schroeder. The motion passed.
Director's ReportIV.
Nina Nixon-Mendez, Director of Development Services, introduced Renissa
Garza-Montalvo, Assistant Director - Parks & Recreation, so that she could
make an announcement on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Department.
Ms. Garza-Montalvo gave the Commissioners a schedule of upcoming meeting
dates regarding the Parks Master Plan update. She encourged the Commission
to attend the meetings for this ongoing project so that they could submit their
input. In response to Commissioner questions, Ms. Nixon-Mendez and
Commissioners discussed zoning case process, and applicant questions about
the speed and time frame for zoning cases.
Items to be ScheduledV.
None.
Adjournment of Planning Commission MeetingVI.
There being no further business to discuss, Chairman Villarreal adjourned the
Planning Commission meeting at 6:07 p.m.
Convene Airport Zoning Commission Meeting (Planning Commission)VII.
Chairman Villarreal called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. and a quorum was
established with no absences.
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6.18-0416 Discussion and Possible Action Adopting the Airport Zoning
Commission Bylaws
Dan McGinn, Assistant Director of Planning & Environmental/Strategic
Initiatives, presented item "6" as shown above and briefly stated that the effort
to create the Airport Zoning Commission (AZC) was initially presented last Fall
by Fred Segundo, Director of Aviation, and was approved by City Council. The
next steps to be taken are to adopt the AZC Bylaws and elect a Chairman/Vice
Chairman. He asked the Commissioners if they had any questions and
concerns regarding the bylaws and there were none. A motion to approve item
"6" was made by Commissioner Crull and seconded by Commissioner Hovda.
The motion passed.
Discussion and Possible Action on the Election of Officers - Chairman & Vice
Chairman
7.
A motion was made by Commissioner Crull to nominate Commissioner
Villarreal as Chairman of the AZC and Commissioner Lippincott as Vice
Chairman of the AZC. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Schroeder
and the motion passed. It was noted that another election of officers for the
AZC will need to take place in the first meeting of August 2018 as
Commissioner Lippincott's term will end.
AdjournmentVIII.
There being no further business to discuss, Chairman Villarreal adjourned the
AZC meeting at 6:10 p.m.
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