HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-09-21 REGULAR MEETING
of the
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
lbw September 21, 1965
CALL TO ORDER I.
The regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission
was called to order by the chairman, Henry'Uselton at 7:40 p.m. The fol-
lowing members were in attendance: Messrs. LaVern Lee and L. J. Weber.
Not present, Bert Heyl and Don Hastings.
Also present, Jack Bullard, City Inspector and Kenneth
English, consultant engineer.
Visitors present were'as follows: Messrs. David C.
Moak, M. A. Elliott, Andy Winters, Z. L. Rozeman and Mr. and Mrs. Michael
Young.
PRESENTATION CF MINUTES II,
The minutes of the previous meeting were read by the
secretary and approved as read.
OLD BUSINESS III.
A. Public Hearing - #142 - W. B. West - "A" Residential to "C" Com-
mercial all of lots 10, 11 & 12, Euless Gardens No. 2 and a por-
tion out of the unplatted S. H. Huffman tract.
Mr. Z. L. Bozeman, representing Mr. W. B. West appeared as a pro-
ponent of the request. Mr. Bozeman stated he now has local and
home office approval of options on the property and intends to
build 25,000 sq, ft, at an approximate cost of $250,000. Mr. Boze-
man was not specific in stating the use of the land, but assured
the Commission it would be commensurate and an extension of the
existing zoning in the area.
Mr. and'Mrs. Michael Young, who have property under option to Mr.
Bozeman, appeared as proponents of the request.
There were no opponents of the request.
After discussion, Mr. Weber made a motion to recommend approval
of the request. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lee; motion passed
unanimously.
B. Preliminary Plat - Timberline Estates - Andy Winters
Mr. Andy Wintera. requested recommendation of approval of the
preliminary plat and drainage for Timberline Estates
Mr. Kenneth English presented a letter from Gregory, Knowlton and
Ratliff, consulting engineers, with reference to the subdivision
P&Z Minutes - September 21, 1965- Page 2,
with the following suggestions: (1) median dividing Marlene be elim-
inated and all drainage on this branch be carried underground; (2)
present city policy require that all three drainage ditches either
be improved by concrete liner or storm sewer pipe with the City parti-
cipation in the coat of such improvements above the equivalent cost
of a 48" storm sewer; (3) channel or storm sewer improvements on the
North-South ditches; (4) with submission of final plat the city should
require drainage easements at the end of Northeast Blvd. and Winters
Drive where they will discharge runoff until further development.
(Letter hereby made a part of the minutes)
Mr. English further recommended that an access road be opened up to
Pipeline Road. This road would be a future thoroughfare to connect
Pipeline Road to Spur 350. He suggested the possibility of the city
obtaining the right-of-way with possible county construction of a
temporary road section.
Mr. Winters stated he was not in full agreement with the recommenda-
tion, in that, he preferred an open ditch type drainage on the lots
east of Live Oak Ct. with a paved alley at the rear and a walk-over
bridge over the creek. He stated his intent was to install a cul-
vert and a catch basin since the creek is lined on one side with a
natural rocky relief.
Mr* English reiterated his position that it was his understanding
that city policy indicated that all channels be lined or put into
storm sewers to improve the flow characteristics. He suggested
that the bottom could be lined, retaining its esthetic value and
helping the maintenance problem.
The Commission made a recommendation that the developer be required
to install the minimum street width with specifications thereof for
residential streets with any additional width or depth requirement
being taken care of by the city,*
The Commission further recommended that the City Council investigate
the possibility of establishing Northeast Blvd, to make junction with
Pipeline Road, �'LL ult.o'
It was noted that Barfield Cut-off in Wilshire WestAconnects with
Northeast Blvd, and the possibility of one name for the thorough- -\
fare should be given consideration.
Mr. Weber made a motion that the request be recommended for approval
subject to drainage approval by the Engineers under current city
policy. The motion was seconded by LaVern Lee; motion passed unani-
mously.
OTHER BUSINESS IV,
A. Mr. Uselton, having resigned from the City-School Planning Group,
was asked to recommend a member of the Commission to fill this
vacancy. Mr. L. J. Weber was recommended and accepted.
P&Z MINUTES - September 21, 1965 - Page 3.
B, City Manager Lee Cowell discussed several matters with the
Commission, such as, the possibility of a Newsletter to be
mailed out with the water bills as an endeavor to communicate
with the citizens on what is being done in the City and what
is to be done, Mr. Cowell discussed Contract No. 2, which has
100 more working days and has fulfilled 80% of its commitment.
The bid openings on Harwood Road and the drainage channel
through Midway Park was discussed. It was noted that the
bid opening for the Civic Center are scheduled for October 5,
1965. The acquisition of the Water and Sewer System was dis-
cbssed, noting that there are 5,800 active accounts, which
creates a phase of policy making and is a test of the operating
skill of the City. City Manager Cowell discussed the updating
of the Master Plan and proposed to the Commission that as a
part of their function, the possibility of initiating the hiring
of a planner consultant to establish a plan and schedule a sys-
tem that will be continuous should be considered. Allowing
for the Airport location and designation, which would influence
such a plan, the Commission suggested a joint-meeting of the
City Council and Commission late in October, favoring this
approach to the procedure for planning and zoning,
ADJOURNMENT V.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. by general consent
of the members.
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