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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Zoning Commission-Minutes-3/4/2003 cae@ Texas PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Minutes Meeting Date: Meeting Place: Tuesday, March 4, 2003 East Wing Conference Room Located Behind City Hall 5400 Bransford Road 6:30 P.M. Meeting Time: CALL TO ORDER Chairman Wall called the Special Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Commissioners Bruce Kelly, Jeff Byerly, Mark Jones, and Jeff Wall were present. Commissioners Earl Swift and Bud Sellers were absent. Barry LeBaron, Clayton Husband, Jeff Jones, Chief Johnston, and Jan Levy from staff were present. AGENDA ITEMS 1. Case Z-03-004 - Tabled Item - Zoning Change from AG to PUD-R, 3.561 acres located at 404 W. McDonwell School Road Commissioner Jones moved to remove the case from the table. Commissioner Kelly seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Kelly, Byerly, Jones, Wall Noes: None Barry LeBaron presented the case to the commissioners. There was discussion between Barry LeBaron and the commissioners about the differences from when the original PUD-R was approved prior to the development of the Land Development Code and what the current requirements are. The commissioners entered into discussion about the sidewalk requirements, the lot-to-Iot drainage plan, and the developer's other proposals. There was discussion about the similarities in the developer's current proposal to the language that was adopted in the original ordinance for the overall subdivision. The commissioners discussed how the final plat would Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes - March 4, 2003 Page 1 of3 Approved on March 10, 2003 have to reflect an open space easement along Newkirk Lane and how the church is aware they are responsible for construction of the trail along Newkirk Lane. The developer's engineer, Eddie Eckert, Goodwin & Marshall, was present to address the commissioners' concerns and answer their questions. He spoke about lot-to-Iot drainage and explained the plan the developer is requesting. He informed the Commission that a drainage plan would be included with the final plat. Chairman Wall opened the public hearing. Those present wishing to speak were: Kevin Katzan, 311 W. McDonwell School Road. Mr. Katzan asked questions about the setbacks along McDonwell School Road and expressed concerns that McDonwell School Road may need to be widened one day. He asked about the number of entrances from the subdivision onto McDonwell School Road, and questioned the use of the open space for retention/detention ponds. Linda Baker, 404 W. McDonwell School Road, spoke about the history of the trail through the Westcliff subdivision and said with the developer purchasing this property; the trail could be almost completely connected. She said there were no plans to widen McDonwell School Road and with the purchase of this property, the developer could be able to widen the entrance and make it more attractive. She said if the subdivision is approved, the trail will be built and it is for the greater good of the community. There was no one else present wishing to speak and Chairman Wall closed the public hearing. Chairman Wall asked Eddie Eckert about the developer's intention to make the entrance wider. Mr. Eckert responded that it may happen at the time of the preliminary plan and any improvements were not possible unless they are able to purchase this property. Chairman Wall said he appreciated staff's work and detailed response to their questions regarding the zoning change. There was discussion about staff's need to support the Land Development Code and the owner's rights to sell property and the developer's right to make a profit. There was further discussion about the proposed path along the front of the subdivision and the potential cost that will be passed on to the homebuilder for the lot nearest McDonwell School Road. Commissioner Byerly asked if the commissioners could place a condition in the ordinance that requires the path to be constructed within a certain time frame from when the path is constructed on the property to the east and to the west. The commissioners discussed how the developer has requested that they not place any conditions on their recommendation to City Council and either vote the case up or down. Commissioner Jones moved to recommend approval of the zoning change request. Commissioner Byerly seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Kelly, Byerly, Jones, Wall Noes: None Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes - March 4, 2003 Page2of3 Approved on March 10, 2003 Commissioner Kelly thanked staff for all of the outstanding work they have done for the Master Plan update. There was discussion about the upcoming meetings. ADJOURNMENT The Commission moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. The motion was seconded and passed by acclamation. Respectfully Submitted, -c Approved on: March 10, 2003 as written. Note: As a matter of public record, an audio recording of this Planning and Zoning Commission meeting is available upon request. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes - March 4, 2003 Page 3 of 3 Approved on March 10, 2003