HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-21-2002 Regular Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission• •
Minutes of the Meeting
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PLANNIl~TG AND ZONING CONIlVIISSION
1VIINUTES OF FEBRUARY 21, 2002
Members Present: Betty Waters, Melton Wolters, Dottie Kaminski, Hal Lawler, Ross
.Moms
Members Absent: Pamela. Baldwin, Ralph Dorsett
Citv Staff Present: City Planner Gwen Goodwin, Planning Coordinator Masood Malik,
Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong, Planning Secretary Peggy
Lee
I. CALL TO ORDER.
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Waters at 6:05 PM.
II. APPROVE 1bIINUTES OF THE JANUARY 17, 2002 REGULAR MEETING.
Motion by Melton Wolters to approve the Minutes of January .17, 2002. Second by
Dottie Kaminski. Minutes approved as presented
III. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING.
Chairperson Waters opened the public hearing at 6:05 PM.
DISCUSS REZONE REQUEST #R02-0Ol FOR SEVENTEEN ACRES OF
LAND THAT INCLUDES TR 13A, IN THE W.M. JONES SURVEY, AT THE
NORTI~AST CORNER OF DRIFTWOOD AND FAIRMONT PARKWAY.
THE APPLICANT IS SEEKING TO REZONE FROM GENERAL
COMMERCIAL (GC) TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R 1) FOR SINGLE-
FAMILYDWELLINGS.
Ms. Goodwin presented staffs report. Eddie Gray, of Fairmont Pazk Joint Venture,
has requested a zone char4ge from GC to R 1 to provide zoning for additional single
family dwellings in the Fairmont Park East Subdivision. The rezoning consists of
17.2 acres, excluding 5.15 acres along Fairmont Parkway that would remain GC.
Staff recommended that "Reserve A" (.40 acres) be included in the rezoning to R 1,
noting it would represent the highest and best use of the property. Staff also
recommended that during General Plan review, increased setbacks and deeper lots be
considered to make R-1 more compatible with GC.
Public hearing notification was mailed to 17 property owners. The City received one
response in opposition to the rezoning.
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Minutes of February 21, 2002
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1. PROPONENTS
Eddie Gray, developer of Fairmont Pazk Subdivision, addressed the
Commission. Mr. Gray has been working closely with the
Homeowner's Association. In response to a question posed by
Commission Member Wolters about drainage, Mr. Gray stated the
detention pond was designed to serve the subject area and drainage
will improve once the area is worked and streets are constructed.
Mr. Gray requested the zone change be considered without the
changes recommended by staff.
Dave Klingman addressed the Commission. Mr. IClingman has lived
in the Fairmont Park East Subdivision for 11 years, sat on the
homeowner's association boazd for 7 years, and currently serves as
vice-president. He agrees with Mr. Gray's plans for the rezone.
2. OPPONENTS
No opposition was present.
IV. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING.
Chairperson Waters closed the public hearing at 6:30 PM.
V.. CONSIDER RECONIlVIENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING
REZONE REQUEST #R02-001.
Motion by Melton Wolters to recommend City Council approval of Rezone
Request #R02-0O1, as originally submitted by the applicant, rezoning
approximately 16.617 acres of land out of the W.M. Jones Survey, A-482
(Fairmont Pazkway @ Driftwood) from General Commercial (GC) to Low
Density Residential (R-1). Second by Dottie Kaminski. All were in favor and
the motion carried.
VI. DISCUSS RESOLUTION N0.2002-20 REGARDING A 180-DAY
MORATORIUM ON NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE MID AND HIGH
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS.
Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong explained the 180-day moratorium on
the issuance of building permits for mid and high density residential projects.
The purpose is to give the Commission time to develop new regulations relating
to matters such as building height, setbacks, density, etc.
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Minutes of February 21, 2002
Page 3
Chairperson Waters read a letter to the Commission from the City Manager,
dated February 14, 2002, on the following: City Council's directive for the
Planning and Zoning Commission to review and make recommendations
regarding the City's current regulations dealing with all structures considered mid
and high-density residential, in particular, current setback requirements for multi-
family developments that are multi story.
Ms. Goodwin provided Commission Members color copies of the Zoning Map
and described the percentages of land area designated to each zoning district.
Staff will compile an inventory of existing apartriient complexes.
The Commission designated Hal Lawler and Dottie Kaminski as members of a
subcommittee that will work with City staff and prepare recommendations for the
Commission to consider.
Mr. Gray commented that development costs are greater in R-3 than in R-1 and
there is virtually no demand for R-2. He mentioned several locations around
town zoned R 3 that he intends to develop as R-1.
VII. STAFF REPORTS
Ms. Goodwin informed the Commission of four residential projects currently
under review. They are Pelican Bay, Bay Forest, Gardenwalk, and Churchill
Place Apts. The Board of Adjustment recently granted a special exception for
parking and a variance for reduced setbacks for the Churchill Place Apts.
Chairperson Waters encouraged everyone to mark their calendars Oct. 2-5 for the
APA Conference in El Paso.
Planning Coordinator Masood Malik reminded the members of the monthly
activity report included in their packet. He informed the Commission of the
recent bond election.
VIII. ADJOURN
Chairperson Waters adjourned the meeting at 7:15 PM.
submitted,
Planning and Zoning Con •
Minutes of February 21, 2002
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Approved on this °~~ day of ~ "~ , 2002.
etry waters
Planning and Zoning Commission Chairperson
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Fairmont Park East, Sections 5-9
(Amended General Plan)
Exhibits
1. Staff Report
2. ~ Vicinity Map
3. General Plan
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it Staff Report March 21, 2002
AMENDED GENERAL PLAN
FOR
FAIRMONT PARK EAST, SECTIONS 5-9
nest: Consideration of an amended General Plan for Fairmont Park East Section 5 only
Requested By: Mr. Eddie V. Gray, Trustee
Present Zoning: Low Density Residential (R-1)
Background: During the August 17, and September 21, 2000 meetings, the Commission
required that the general plan reflect the following items:
a) Show parking and adequate open space around the detention basin
for residents using the detention/park area.
b) A minimum of 12' of open space is, needed around the perimeter
of the detention pond to perform maintenance and provide amenities,
e.g. walking trails and landscaping.
2. Re-arrange lots to avoid backing up to the detention/park area.
3. Establish guidelines in the General Plan for future driveways for
General Commercial tract adjacent to Fairmont Parkway.
4. On November 29, 2001, the Commission required dedication of a
pedestrian easement along the Exxon/Mobile pipeline as part of the
. approval for Fairmont Park East, Section 10.
Analysis: On February 2002, an amended General Plan was submitted. Staff reviewed
the General Plan based on directives from the Commission and City General
Plan submittal requirements.
Commission Directives
The submitted General Plan only fully addressed Item #1 of the
Commission's directives. The City's Development Ordinance requires
dedication of parkland equal to one acre for each 160 proposed dwelling
units. Here, 0.481 acre is required for park purposes. Whereas, only 0.358
acre of land has been shown for park area.
Item #3 expresses the Commission's intent to reduce the number of
driveways along Fairmont Parkway. The applicant sold these parcels in
March 2001. The amended General Plan shows the new owners of the
General Commercial property along Fairmont Parkway; however, staff
does not know the Commission's restrictions were conveyed to the new
owners. Commission's directives #2 & 4 were not addressed.
Fairmont Park East
General Plan
March 21, 2002
Page 2 of 2
Submittal Requirements
Staffreviewed the General Plan subject to Zoning, Development Ordinance,
and City's Comprehensive Plari and found it complies with applicable
requirements.
Streets - To improve circulation, staffrequested a second entrance to provide
additional access to the subdivision by residems and emergency vehicles.
Sidewalks -The developer agreed to provide sidewalks within the
subdivision, along Driftwood.Drive connecting Section 5 to Section 6, and
from the subdivision entrance towards Fairmont Parkway.
Zone Change -During the February 21, 2002 meeting, the Commission
recommended City Council approval of the zone change request for
approximately 16.617 acres for this proposed subdivision. This will be
considered by Council on March 18'x.
Drainage -Staff reviewed the drainage calculations and found that existing
detention area is properly sized and can easily accommodate this
development However, staff will work closely with the developer and
engineer to ensure that developing this section will not adversely affect the
adjoining properties.
Conclusion: Using the Development Ordinance, staff reviewed the General Plan and
found it complies with applicable ordinance requirements. Staffrecommends
approval with conditions:
• Lots are re-arranged to avoiding backing up to the detention area..
• Driveway guidelines ~ are established for tracts adjacent to Fairmont
Parkway.
• A pedestrian easement is dedicated along the Exxon/Mobile pipeline to
provide access between Fairmont Park and Fairmont Park East. This.
must be finalized prior to filing of the Preliminary Plat for Section 5.
Options available to the Commission areas follows:
• Approve the General Plan as filed.
• Conditionally approve the General Plan based on staffs/Commission's
directives
• Disapprove the General Plan.
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