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2005 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF AUGUST 1, 2005
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Betty Waters, Ed Matuszak, Chester Pool, David Brady
MEMBER ABSENT: John Tomerlin
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Planning Director Wayne Sabo, City Planner Masood Malik
1. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Betty Waters at 7: 1 0 p.m.
2. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JULY 18, 2005, MEETING
Motion by David Brady to approve the minutes of July 18, 2005. Second by Chester Pool. The
minutes were approved as presented.
3. REVIEW LAND USE PLAN
The following was noted during the discussion:
o The goal of the Land Use Plan is to achieve greater conformity in the zoning of the City.
o Shaw Maintenance, Inc. Property along Underwood Road contains three different zones.
Suggestion was made to change it to a "Planned Unit Development" to conform with the
Ordinances.
o Examples of current Planned Unit Developments include the Joe Fogarty project near the golf
course and the Texas Import! Export Park.
o Two Circle Drive Properties: zoned as commercial, property owners are unable to meet the
requirements of commercial zoning. The suggestion was to re-zone the area as part of the
Main Street District, allowing it to be mixed commercial/residential.
o Concern was expressed over expanding the Main Street District boundaries before it is actually
developed.
4. REVIEW TRUCK ROUTE MAP AND THOROUGHFARE PLAN
The following was noted during the discussion:
o Discussion of a right of way north of Barbour's Cut (Ave. H, J, or L) to alleviate congestion.
o Objection expressed over making Sens Rd. a truck route.
-Question of current road construction standards of materials (will it hold up to heavy trucks)?
-What are the benefits to citizens?
o Suggestion that Fairmont Pkwy. becoming a toll road may bring im'provements in feeders and
overpasses.
o Mr. Matuszak to meet with Mr. Joerns soon.
o Inclusion of specific timelines was suggested for the Comprehensive Plan; however, the Capital
Improvements Program is designed for implementation and specific timelines.
o City has inventoried sidewalks and proposed locations for new hike and bike trails are
proposed.
o Council workshop will meet in September to go over the master sidewalk plan to decide how
much funds to appropriate for new construction in addition to appropriations for repairs.
2005 Comprehensive Plan Review Committee
Minutes of August 1, 2005
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5. DISCUSSION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHAPTERS
o Brief discussion on Large Lot District in Lomax area as being an asset to the community.
o Possible compilation of a list containing goals accomplished, goals not accomplished, and
goals that are recommended to be deleted.
o Next meeting, Chapter 11 and the Main Street District will be discussed.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Waters adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m.