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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-11-07 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 7, 2000 MINUTES The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Vice Chairman Richard McNeese at 6:30 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items in the Council Chambers in Building "B" of the Municipal Building. Vice Chairman Richard McNeese stated that six out of seven members of the Planning and Zoning Commission were present. MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT Vice Chairman Richard McNeese Chairman Robert McMillon Gene Sloan John Deithloff Ron Hughes Bill Tarin Mike Grove Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development Ron Young, Assistant Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager Gary Johnson, Senior Civil Engineer Kurt Kasson, Building Official Donna Brown, Administrative Secretary VISITORS: Larry Bradford Edward Lennox THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Commissioner Hughes, and Invocation was given by Vice Chairman McNeese. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Deithloff made the motion to approve the minutes of October 17, 2000, as presented. Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Deithloff, Tarin, Grove, Hughes Nays: None Abstention: Commissioner Sloan The motion carried. C Planning and Zoning Agenda Page 2 November 7, 2000 C REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 1 CASE #00-14-SP —CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FOR A SITE PLAN Consider a recommendation regarding a request for a site plan for retail proposed to be located on A. Huitt Survey, Tract 5G, at 201 S. Industrial Blvd. Mr. Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of this case. He stated this site plan was for Office Depot on a 2.78 acre site. He stated they were proposing a 21,674 square feet building. He stated it exceeds the landscape standards and there are three concerns that staff would like to have as conditions to the approval. 1. Obtain variance request from ZBA for the parking requirements 109 parking spaces are required and only 107 are provided, 2. Achieve Home Depot share signage, 3. Agreement with Home Depot to share off-site access and easements for maneuvering large vehicles for loading dock area. He stated staff recommended approval. Mr. Ron Young, City Engineer, stated that he received a letter indemnifying the City for any claims in the area noted as a flood plain since the City will not allow them to fill in the flood plain. By sharing the parking area with Home Depot, they should have adequate parking available and he feels it is a workable solution for this site. Commissioner Grove inquired as to the possibility of making the variance request for 5 parking spaces instead of just 2 in order to save the tree. Commissioner Hughes made the motion to approve Case#00-14-SP with the following conditions: 1. Obtain variance from ZBA regarding parking spaces for at least 2 (possibly 5) spaces, 2. Achieve agreement with Home Depot for shared sign space, 3. Achieve with Home Depot for obtaining the turning and access space (for loading zone) required for this plan. Commissioner Tarin seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Deithloff, Tarin, Grove, Hughes Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM 2 CASE #00-06-FP— CONSIDER A FINAL PLAT Consider a request for a final plat changing Kitty House Addition, Block A, Lot 1 into International / Regional Industrial Complex, Block B, Lot 3. This property is located on S. Pipeline Rd. east of Royal Parkway. Mr. Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of this case. The subject property is 3.1 acres of land and there are no required public Planning and Zoning Agenda Page 3 November 7, 2000 improvements needed and does include dedication of a significant amount of right-of- way from the City. He stated staff recommended approval. Ron Young, City Engineer, stated that they requested that the initial right-of-way be dedicated for Pipeline Road or to legitimize the right-of-way that exists. He stated that they have included 60 feet for the road and an additional tract to be dedicated to the City adjacent to the golf course. There was no discussion among the commissioners and they moved directly to vote. Commissioner Grove made the motion to approve Case #00-06-FP as presented and Commissioner Tarin seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Deithloff, Tarin, Grove, Hughes Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM 3 CASE #00-10-PP— CONSIDER A PRELIMINARY PLAT Consider a request for a preliminary plat changing Terrall Jasper Survey, Abstract 861, portion of Tract 5A2A into Grubbs Addition, Block B, Lot 1. This property is located within the 1900 Block of West Airport Freeway. Mr. Bo Bass, Director of Planning and Development, gave a brief overview of this case and stated the site was 2.5 acres. He stated a letter from Ron Young, City Engineer, in the packet certifying that construction plans were all publicly approved and that staff recommended approval. Vice Chairman McNeese stated for the record that the drainage problem has been resolved for this site. There was no discussion among the commissioners and they moved directly to the vote. Commissioner Grove made the motion to approve Case #00-10-PP as presented and Commissioner Deithloff seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Deithloff, Tarin, Grove, Hughes Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM 4 REPORTS There were no reports. Planning and Zoning Agenda Page 4 November 7, 2000 C ITEM 5 DIRECTOR'S REPORT There were no reports. Adjournment: There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m. il/ Z/M0 Chairma vM illon Date C C