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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-02-1995 Regular Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission• • • Minutes November 2, 1995 • • • • r1 u MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING November 2, 1995 Members Present: Chairman Betty Waters, Commission Members Chuck Engelken, Dottie Kaminski, Eugene Edmonds, Mazgazet Anderson, Howazd Ebow Members Absent: Melton Wolters City Staff Present: Planning Director Guy Rankin, Building Official Mark Lewis, Assistant City Manager John Joerns, Planning Secretary Peggy Lee, Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong, Assistant City Attorney Chazles Huber I. CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order by Chairman Waters at 6:05 PM. II. APPROVE THE 1~IIrT[JTES OF THE JULY 20, 1995, MEETING. A motion was made by Eugene Edmonds to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Dottie Kaminski. Chairman Waters declazed the minutes approved as presented. III. CONSIDER THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE "KROGER - FAIRMONT PARKWAY CENTER SUBDIVISION", AN 11.067 ACRE MAJOR SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN THE 1300 BLOCK OF WEST FAIRMONT PARKWAY. Mark Lewis presented staff's report on the Kroger -Fairmont Parkway Center Subdivision, which is located in the 1300 block of Fairmont Pazkway. He asked the Commission to replace Exhibit A, included in their packet, with a revised plat drawing distributed at the meeting. The significant differences between the two plat drawings aze 1) 14th Street is not included within the boundaries of the plat 2) the property included in Block 865 has been extended 25 feet farther north. As a result of these changes, the acreage involved in the plat is now changed from 11.067 to 10.904 acres. Being in excess of ten acres, it is classified as a Major Subdivision. • Mr. Lewis reminded the Commission of the fact that the proposed Kroger is the centerpiece of the subdivision, however, this is a five lot subdivision and should be • • Page 2 of 4 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes of November 2, 1995 reviewed and evaluated based on the impact of the total development on the City. Staff reviewed Zoning, Comprehensive Plan, and Development Ordinance issues relating to the Preliminary Plat. Based on that review, staff recommended conditional approval of the Preliminary Plat subject to the following conditions: 1. Notarized letters from record property owners authorizing the applicants to present the Preliminary Plat on their behalf. 2. Closure of streets and alleys located within the plat boundaries. 3. Inclusion of public sidewalks on the Fairmont Parkway and Hwy. 146 faces of the property. 4. Utilities be located underground as opposed to overhead. Jackson Hooper and Steve Chandler, of Chandler-Hooper Realty spoke to the Commission. The developer, Jim Cummins, of J.A.C. Interests, also spoke to the Commission. The gentlemen discussed the general layout of the plat and mentioned that • consideration would be given to utilities being located underground. At this point in time, it is undetermined whether the lots within the subdivision will be sold individually or the space leased to tenants. There was some question as to the entrance locations to the subdivision. Mr. Rankin informed the Commission that discussions will beheld with Harris County regarding curb cuts. Mr. Rankin asked Mr. Cummins to give the Commission a rough estimate as to the value of the proposed total development. Mr. Cummins replied it would be somewhere between $15-20 million. When asked how many people could be employed, as a result of the development, Mr. Cummins replied that there could quite possibly be 450-500 new jobs created. Kroger anticipates opening by November, 1996. A motion was made by Howard Ebow to conditionally approve the Preliminary Plat of the Kroger -Fairmont Parkway Center Subdivision subject to the following conditions: 1. Notarized letters from record property owners authorizing the applicants to present the Preliminary Plat on their behalf. 2. Closure of streets and alleys located within the plat boundaries. 3. Inclusion of public sidewalks on the Fairmont Parkway and Hwy. 146 faces of the property. • • Page 3 of 4 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes of November 2, 1995 4. Utilities be located underground as opposed to overhead. The motion was seconded by Eugene Edmonds. All were in favor and the motion passed. IV. CONSIDER THE FINAL PLAT OF THE FAIRMONT PARK EAST CONIlVIERCIAL SUBDIVISION #2, A MINOR SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN THE 10700 BLOCK OF FAIRMONT PARKWAY. Mr. Lewis reported that the Fairmont Park East Commercial Subdivision #2 is comprised of approximately 0.8060 acre, and as such is classified as a Minor Subdivision. It is located in the 10600 block of West Fairmont Parkway. It is the site for La Car Porte Automotive Repair Garage. Staff s review found the request to be in compliance with Development Ordinance requirements and recommended Final Plat approval. A motion was made by Maggie Anderson to approve the Final Plat of the Fairmont Park East Commercial Subdivision #2. The motion was seconded by Chuck Engelken. All were in favor and the motion passed. V. STAFF REPORTS A. SUMMARY OF 1995 TEXAS APA CONFERENCE Mr. Rankin and Chairman Waters briefed the Commission on the APA Conference, which they attended, as well as Mr. Wolters. The City anticipates sending several Commission Members each year to this Conference. B. DISCUSS POSSIBLE CLARIFICATION OF THE FENCE STANDARDS OF SECTION 10-500, ORDINANCE 1501 Mr. Lewis informed the Commission that staff would be preparing a report for a future meeting. In the report, staff will address fencing standards such as height, setback, and construction materials. Mr. Armstrong suggested that thought be given to what type of ordinance . could be utilized. He noted that a proposal such as a Zoning Ordinance amendment will surely bring claims of grandfathered fences. He recommended that consideration be given to safety, windload, and construction aspects so that an ordinance similar to a building code might • • • Page 4 of 4 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes of November 2, 1995 be applied to all fencing, whether it be existing or new. Mr. Armstrong introduced Charles Huber as the new Associate with the City Attorney's office. VI. ADJOURN Eugene Edmonds made a motion to adjourn. Chairman Waters declared the meeting duly adjourned at 7:22 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Peggy Lee • Planning Department Secretary Approved on this the 18th day of January, 1996. Be ters Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman •