09-25-14 Special Called Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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J Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of September 25,2014 Page 5 of 10 • 6. Consider recommendation to City Council on Special Conditional Use Permit request#14- 91000001. Commissioner Barrera asked if the project would still be viable if it were approved without the diesel fuel pumps. Ryan Lovell responded he believed it could be viable;however,their request,as submitted,includes the pumps. Commissioner Barrera inquired as to whether there would be sufficient driveway access from the frontage road according to TOOT standards. The project engineer,William Morris,stated if the project is approved they would make application with TOOT for driveway permits for both the frontage road and Wharton Weems. Ingress/egress maneuvering of trucks within the site was discussed. Commissioner Follis inquired about Item 7 of the draft Special Conditional Use Permit regarding no overnight parking being allowed. Planning Director Tim Tietjens confirmed that the condition would also apply to trucks. Commissioner Smith asked if there would be implications for the City if not approved. Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins said there would not as the City has discretion in making its decision. • Ryan Lovell stated any rumors that a lawsuit would be filed if the project were not approved,are simply not true. Commissioner Martin inquired about the definition of long term parking and how it would be handled if a vehicle was on the site for an extended period. Ryan Lovell stated it had not been a problem at their other locations, but if it ever occurred,the police would be called. Commissioner Smith commented that whether there are designated truck parking spaces or not, trucks will still have to wait and will be stacked up or parked along the roadway. Commissioner Warren agreed with Commissioner Smith's comment. Commissioner Martin inquired about plans for the one-acre to the south of the proposed development. Ryan Lovell responded there are no plans for the land. Commissioner Martin inquired about a previous TIRZ comment made by Mr. Lovell. Mr.Lovell explained the situation Port Crossing finds itself in with regard to the TIRZ. Marshall Clinkscales, real estate representative for the applicant,stated that it has been difficult to market the property due to the lack of rooftops in the area. Commissioner Follis suggested the project would be more palatable if the diesel pumps were not part of the development. •