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Home My WebLink About2001-01-04 PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES JANUARY 4, 2001 MINUTES The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Cutmiiis ion wits called to order by Vice Chairman Richard McNeese at 6:30 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items in the Council- Chambers irr Building "Be of the Municipal Building. Vice Chairman Richard McNeese stated there were five members of the Planning and Zoning Commission present. MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT Vice Chairman Richard McNeese Chairman Robert McMillon John Deithloff Mike Grove Gene Sloan Bill Tarin Ron Hughes Eric Wilhite,, Planning and Development Manager Ron Young, Assistant Director of Public Works/ City Engineer GaryJohnson, Civil Engineer Kurt Kasson, Building Official Donna Brown, Administrative Secretary Laura Gore, Code Services Secretary VISITORS: Weldon Cannon Mark Spear Matt Torbit Jack Murray THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pted9e of Allegiance was given by Commissioner Deithloff and Invocation was given by Commissioner Hughes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Hughes-made the-motion-to approve-the minutes-9f December 5, 2000, as presented. Commissioner Deithloff seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman McNeese-, CormissionersDeithlot Hughes, Tarin, Sloan Nays: None The motion carried. REGULAR AGENDA Vice Chairman McNeese asked to change the-agenda order and- have Item 2 first due to the fact that it was for a preliminary plat that would take a small amount of time and accommodate the audience. ITEM 2 CASE #00-07-PP— CONSIDER A PRELIMINARY PLAT Consider a request for a Preliminary Plat changing W.G. Matthews Survey, Abstract #1052, Tract 2B3, 2B4 and 2C2 into Glen Hollow ® Addition, Block A. Lots t-24, Block B-, Lots t-S. This property is located East of S. Main Street and North of Whitener Road. Planning and Zoning Agenda Page 2 January 4, 2001 Mr. Eric Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager, gave a brief overview of the request. Mr. Wilhite stated the preliminary plat was for a residential subdivision with the R-1 zoning (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) standards. He stated the property was 10.78 acres of land. Mr. Wilhite stated staff had reviewed the request and the Engineering Department presented a letter of Acceptable Public Improvements. He stated staff recommended approval. Vice Chairman McNeese stated he was thrilled to see development that meets the City requirements for lot sizes. He stated he felt the addition would be excellent for this part of town. Mr. McNeese asked the developer what the price range would be. Mr. Matt Torbit, Mady Development Corp., 1420 W. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, Texas stated there was 33 lots with the average lot size being 12,272 sq. ft. and the smallest lot at 7,500 sq. ft. He stated the houses would start at $130,000 to $200,000. Vice Chairman McNeese asked if the drainage was okay. Mr. Ron Young, City Engineer, stated yes, and a letter had been issued of Acceptable Public Improvement Plans. Vice Chairman McNeese asked Mr. Torbit what thought had gone into the street names. Mr. McNeese stated he would like to see "Crystal Mountain" to be considered some way, because there is a history with children growing up in that area for the past C30 years. He stated children played on that land and the ground is known as "Crystal Mountain" and children dug and collected quartz and crystal from that hill. He asked that the history be remembered somehow. Commissioner Deithloff made the motion to approve case #00-07-PP as presented. Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice Chairman McNeese, Commissioners Deithloff, Hughes, Tarin, Sloan Nays: None The motion carried. ITEM 1 CASE #0005-PD — HOLD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION REGARDING ORDINANCE NO. 1458 Receive public input regarding a request for a Planned Development from R-4 zoning (Multi-Family Medium Density Dwelling District, 12 Units/Acre), TX-10 zoning (Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use !District), C-2 zoning (Community Business District), into PD zoning (Planned Development with R 1 L (Single Family Limited Dwelling District) standards) on A.J. Huitt Survey, Abstract 709, Tract 3R; and Alexander- Cullum Addition, Lots 17, 18, 19, and 23; and Alexander Cullum Addition, portion of Lots 22 and 24. Generally bounded by S. Main Street, Alexander Lane, Cullum Drive, and W. Euless Blvd. and consider a recommendation regarding Ordinance No. 1458. Planning and Zoning Agenda Page 3 January 4, 2001 • Vice Chairman McNeese-gave-the-rules governing a Public Hearing. Vice Chairman McNeese opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Brims Wilhite, Planning and Development Manager; gave- a- brief overview of the preliminary plat request. Mr. Wilhite stated this was for 10.4 acres, proposing 57 lots. He stated a portion-of property was currently predominant with R-4 zoning. He stated staff reviewed this site and the entrances would be off Cullum Drive and S. Main Street. He-stated-staffrecommended approval. Mr. Mark Spear, Turner, Collie and Braden Inc., 17300 Dallas Parkway #1010, Dallas, Texas; stated the development-would-be 5-7 tots on-10.4 acres. He stated the average lot size would be 6,152 sq. ft. and with the PD request the minimum would be 4,700 sq. ft./6 units per acre, minimum-tot width-45 ft, arraverage-for minimum floor area 1,500 sq. ft., with 15 ft. front setback, 5 ft rear setback, 1 ft. side yard setback or a minimum of tt ft from main structure. He stated the structures-would-be 90 percent masonry. He stated they would anticipate to dedicate right-of-way off of S. Main Street and also dedicate-right-of way-off-of Cullum-Drive. He stated there would-be masonry screening adjacent to the right-of-ways, TX-10 zoning and C-2 zoning. He stated the developer and-builderwere present to-answer any questions. Mr. Jack Murray, Hampton Homes, Dallas, Texas, stated he would be one of the builders_ He-stated-the-parkingwould-be-imthe-rearofthe-lot so--there would be plenty of driveway for parking at each residence. He stated they were amazed at this type of market; and it has been extremely successful. Vice Chairman McNeese closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Tarin asked if there-would-be-a Association (HOA). Mr. Murray stated there would be a HOA. He stated the homeowners would maintain the front yards and the perimeter-fence. Mr Tarin asked if there-was a clubhouse. Mr. Spear said no. Commissioner Deithloff- asked-what the minimum- sq ft would- be for the detached garages. Mr. Murray stated it would be 400 sq. ft. Mr. Deithloff stated he would like to make-a minimum-of 400 sq ft per garage-a stipulation-orr the-Planned Development (PD). Commissioner Hughes expressed his-thoughts-for the use as-being good and bringing value to the community. He stated he would like to see the entire property fenced. He stated-a-portion-of-the- property to the- Southwest was-not fenced and recommended that area be included in the PD recommendation. Mr. Spear stated that would be fine. Mr. Wilhite stated the-motion-for approval-would-need-to-include the recommendation regarding the fence. Mr. Hughes also stated concerns regarding the drainage easements- to tots 12,, and- 13. Mr. Spears- stated no- structure would be in the easements. - Planning and Zoning Agenda Page 4 January 4, 2001 Vice Chairman McNeese asked if Hampton Homes would- be the only builder, and would the homes be similar to what had been shown. Mr. Murray stated yes. Mr. McNeese state&he felt the project had been pushed to-the tim t and any further he would not be able to recommend approval. He stated that he concurred with CommissionerHughes-and-felt itwas-the-best use for the property. Commissioner Hughes made the motion to approve the recommendation of Case #00- 05-PD, with-the following conditions: 1. The garages be a minimum of 400 Sq. Ft., and 2. The masonry-waft-added-to-the-boundaries-oFthe-adjacent R-1 property. Commissioner Tarin seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Vice-Chairman-McNeese, C -Deithfoff, Hughes, Tarin, Sloan Nays: None Tt,e motion carried. ITEM 5 REPORTS There were no reports. ITEM 6 DIRECTOR'S REPORT There were no reports. Adjournment: Therebeng-nolurtherbusjness-the-meeting-was-adjourned at 6:58 p.m. //i(c C4a,,Qm,o./ /• eL 0 ,? -6-10,0/ airma Robert cMillon Date