06-21-12 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of May 17, 2012 Page 2 of 4 C. Opponents Mr. Gideon Jones, of 10403 Quiet Hill spoke the against the location of the proposed Animal Control and Adoption Facility. Mr. Jones asked Commission to consider other locations other than the Airport. Mr. Jones asked where the funds were provided from and who was pushing the idea. Mr. Jones stated this was poor planning and felt the airport would suffer from the building of a new Animal Facility on the property. Mr. Stanley Jones, of 202 Fairrington thanked the Commission for the opportunity to speak. Mr. Jones asked the Commission to provide other options for the location of the Animal Facility. Mr. Jones asked to know the process, for a better understanding, and requested the Commission to notify more people. Mr. Jones questioned the City's receipt of an award of Transparency. Chuck Rosa, of 812 S Virginia suggested the old Parks & Wildlife building be utilized as the new Animal Control & Adoption facility. D. Proponents Rebuttal Tim Tietjens, Planning Director addressed the public and the Commission. Mr. Tietjens responded to comments from the public and the Commission. It was noted that a referendum was not needed this was a policy matter, well within the jurisdiction of City Council. The general public was publicly notified on April 9, 2012, for the City Council meeting and again on April 19, 2012, for the Planning and Zoning meeting, and will be again when Special Conditional Use Permit 12-91000001 goes before City Council. The City holds the transparency award with great pride. Noise concerns have been considered, the facility is enclosed and several hundred feet away from residential. With regard to traffic concerns, Spencer Hwy was built for long term use and has a lane availability that far exceeds the needs at this time. The City hopes to either sell or lease the Texas Parks and Wildlife facility. The proposed site has been approved by the Texas Department of Transportation according to the FAA. Mr. Tietjens presented a letter at the last meeting. Drainage is not a problem at this location. This location is the highest elevation in the city. 5. Close Public Hearing. Chairman Hal Lawler closed the public hearing at 7:11 pm During discussion, Commission Members voiced concern with the location of the proposed facility and asked if City Council considered other locations. Staff replied, Council did consider other locations, and this was the best location. Commission Members were also concerned with potential noise disturbance. Staff replied, the building is structurally sound with sand in the walls and the animals will be housed indoors. Commission Members asked Staff if the plans for the parking lot and drive were in compliance. Commission Members asked if landscape requirements would be implemented and the dumpster screened. Staff replied, Landscape requirements will be implemented, which includes screening the dumpster. Commission Members also voiced concern with Fire truck access to the building. Staff replied the proposed building is in compliance. Commission Members asked when the appointment to the Airport Advisory Board had been made.