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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/15/2010 - P&Z Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS, HELD ON, WEDNESDSAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2010-5:30 P.M. The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Stephenville was called to order by Chairman Don Douglas, with the following members present: Chairman: Don Douglas Members: Dell Burdick Caryl Chilton Metta Collier Tawnya Doggett Deanna Glasgow Matt Harpole Alisa Starbird Janet Whitley and with the following member absent: Jerry Warren. Also attending was Mayor Nancy Hunter, Councilmember Alan Nix, Director of Community Development, Betty Chew, and others. ITEM I: CONSIDER FOR APPROVAL, MINUTES OF AUGUST 18, 2010 MEETING. Commissioner Starbird made the motion to approve the minutes of the August 18, 2010 meeting as written. Commissioner Collier seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None. ITEM II: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REQUEST TO REZONE FROM R-1 “SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT” – 7,500 SQUARE FEET TO R-1.5 “SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT” 6,000 SQUARE FEET LOT 4; BLOCK 1; MILLICAN AND OTT ADDITION, KNOWN AS 663 NORTH RACE AVENUE. Betty Chew, Director of Community Development, addressed the Commission stating, Scott Allen is the owner of this property located at 663 North Race Avenue and is requesting a change of zoning from R-1 “Single Family Residential District” – 7,500 square feet to R-1.5 “Single Family Residential District” – 6,000 square feet. The comprehensive plan’s projected land use is residential. The proposed R-1.5 zoning classification allows for a dwelling of 1,000 square feet which is comparable to the existing residential structures in the area. The property is served from a 6 inch water main and a 6 inch sanitary sewer main both located in the North Race Avenue right of way. The property has frontage on North Race Avenue, a 50 foot right of way. Fire protection is provided from a fire hydrant located on the southwest corner of Race Avenue and West Collins Street. The property for which R-1.5 zoning is requested is bound to the north, east, and south by R-1 “Single Family Residential District” – 7,500 square foot zoning and to the west by I “Industrial District” zoning. Chairman Douglas opened the public hearing. THOSE IN FAVOR OF ZONING REQUEST: None. THOSE OPPOSED TO ZONING REQUEST: Enemencio Rodriguez, 671 North Race Avenue, addressed the Commission questioning if the rezoning would affect their property value. There being no one else present wishing to address the Commission regarding this agenda item, Chairman Douglas closed the public hearing. Commissioner Whitley made the motion to recommend to the City Council that the request to rezone from R-1 “Single Family Residential District” - 7,500 square feet to R-1.5 “Single Family Residential District” - 6,000 square feet, Lot 4; Block 1; Millican and Ott Addition, be approved. Commissioner Burdick seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None. ITEM III: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REQUEST TO REZONE FROM B-3 “CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT” TO B-5 “RESTAURANT/ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SERVICE DISTRICT”, LOT 7; BLOCK 16; CITY ADDITION, KNOWN AS 265 EAST WASHINGTON STREET. Betty Chew, Director of Community Development addressed the Commission stating, Renfield L.L.C., owner of this property is requesting a change of zoning from B-3 “Central Business District” to B-5 “Restaurant/Alcoholic Beverage Service District”, for this property located at 265 East Washington Street. The comprehensive plan’s projected land use is commercial. There is an existing 8,418 square foot building located on the property, which the owner will use as a restaurant. 42 parking spaces are required to use the property as a restaurant. Additional parking will be required to meet the parking regulations for this type of building use. Bank of America will lease an additional 47 parking spaces to the owner which are located behind 265 East Washington Street. The property is served from a 12 inch water main and an 8 inch sanitary sewer main both located in the East Washington Street right of way. The property has frontage on both Washington Street and Floral Street, both 50 foot rights of way. Fire protection is provided from an existing fire hydrant located on the northeast corner of Washington Street and Virginia Avenue. The property for which B-5 zoning is requested is bound to the north, west and south by B-3 “Central Business District” zoning and to the east by B-2 “Retail and Commercial Business District” zoning. Chairman Douglas opened the public hearing. THOSE IN FAVOR OF ZONING REQUEST: Justin Chandler, addressed the Commission stating he will be leasing the property for a “Fuzzy’s South Bound”. Mr. Chandler stated he had been in the restaurant business for 20 years. He stated they would like to use the service station cover for a patio area. The restaurant will serve southwest type food along with beer and margaritas. Their hours of operation will be 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. week days and 7 a.m. – 12 a.m. on weekends. They plan to employ 30 to 40 people. Sarah Canady, 129 Virginia addressed the Commission stating she is in favor of this zoning request. THOSE OPPOSED TO ZONING REQUEST: None. There being no one else present wishing to address the Commission regarding this agenda item, Chairman Douglas closed the public hearing. Commissioner Chilton made the motion to recommend to the City Council that the request to rezone from B-3 “Central Business District” to B-5 “Restaurant/Alcoholic Beverage Service District” Lot 7; Block 16; City Addition, be approved. Commissioner Glasgow seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Chilton, Collier, Glasgow, Harpole, Starbird, Whitley, and Chairman Douglas NOES: None. ABSTAINED: Commissioners Burdick and Doggett (conflict of interest declared). There being no other business to come before the Commission the meeting adjourned to work session at 6:00 p.m. _______________________________________________ Don Douglas, Chairman