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BM 1995-10-19 PZMinutes of October 19, 1995 PLANNING AND ZONING CONDMSION The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in pre -session at 7 p.m., and in regular session at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, October 19, 1995, in the Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present: Commissioner George Redford Commissioner Stan Lowry Commissioner Texx Stewart Commissioner Larry Wheeler Commissioner Karen Reyher Commissioner Madge Cruse Commissioner Rick McCaffrey Also present were Planning Director Gary L. Sieb, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer Ken Griffin, Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen, Planning & Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro, and Administrative Secretary Barbara Jahoda. PRE -SESSION (Open to the Public) 1. Welcome New Members by Chairman 2. Briefing on the Agenda. REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public) 3. Call to Order Commissioner Redford called the meeting to order. 4. Invocation Commissioner Wheeler gave the invocation. 5. Election of new Chairman of Planning and Zoning Commission Commissioner Redford opened the floor for nominations of a new Chairman. Commissioner Stewart made a motion to nominate George Redford to continue to serve as Chairman. Commissioner Redford accepted the nomination. Commissioner Wheeler 1 second the motion. There was no further discussion. Motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor of the nomination. None opposed. 6. Election of new Vice Chairman of Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman Redford opened the floor for nominations of a new Vice Chairman. Commissioner Lowry made a motion to nominate Larry Wheeler. Commissioner Wheeler accepted the nomination. Chairman Redford seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. Motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor of the nomination. None opposed. 7. Approval of Minutes dated September 21, 1995 Commissioner Lowry made a motion to approve the minutes of September 21, 1995, as submitted. Vice Chairman Wheeler seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed. 8. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. S -1099R, Burger King Restaurant, zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) to LI-S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit) to allow the operation of drive-through restaurant, located on the south side of Beltline Road; approximately 202.40' east of the intersection of MacArthur and Beltline Road, at the request of Architectural Design and Engineering. Assistant Director of Planning Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, stating that this tract of land was originally platted in 1988 within a 4.6768 -acre tract; replatted in 1993 within a 31,000 square foot or 0.71 -acre tract, and then was replatted in 1994 to its current size of 18,625 square feet or 0.43 acre. Staffs position is that the site, being less than 1/2 acre, is very limited and that a drive-through restaurant is not a suitable choice for such a tight site. Other alternatives that might be considered for this property could be office use, flower shop, auto parts, etc., which require 1/2 to 1/3 the amount of parking. Parking close to this proposed facility is a main issue. With the proposed number of tables and only 9 parking spaces close by, patrons would have to cross a 30' fire lane which is a main entrance into the Tom Thumb shopping center. Staff could support this Special Use Permit request if all of the 18 or 19 parking spaces that are required were placed closer to the front entrance. Assistant Director Virtanen projected a drawing which would lend itself to a workable site which staff could support. Without changes to the proposed plan, staff would recommend denial of this Special Use Permit. Kirk Williams, 1201 Elm Street, Suite 5400, Dallas, TX, representing the property owner and the prospective purchaser of the site, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He gave a comprehensive presentation. Rick Walker, Urban Architecture, 7001 Preston Road, Suite 210, Dallas, TX, and Scott 7 Mooreway were also present. Extensive discussion followed. Chairman Redford opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to speak in favor of this proposal to come forward. There were none. Chairman Redford then asked for people present who wanted to speak in opposition to this request to come forward. There were none. Chairman Redford then closed the Public Hearing. Considerable discussion followed. Commissioner Lowry made a motion to hold the Public Hearing open to the Commission's November 16th meeting. Commissioner Reyher seconded the motion. Motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed. 9. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. S -1072R. Blooming Colors NuOgM zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) and LI-S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit) to LI-S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit), to amend the conditions of the special use permit to include the recent land acquisition to the east of the existing nursery, located on the south side of Beltline Road; approximately 1,790 feet east of MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of Brockette, Davis, Drake, Inc. Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission stating that this request is the result from an arrangement with an adjoining property owner to enlarge the Valley Ranch Self Storage facility. Land on the east side of Blooming Colors has been purchased by the self storage owners; the property behind Booming Colors will be traded for land fronting Beldine Road so that the self -storage facility can expand behind Blooming Colors. Staff recommends approval of this Special Use Permit with 5 conditions: (1) City Council granting a waiver of the screening requirements to permit the wood and brick enclosure across the front and relocation of existing fencing to the east side; (2) restricting outside storage within 50' of the east property line to nursery stock only, if visible through the fence at that property line; (3) provision of 30" -high landscape screening along the east side of the new driveway pavement; (4) compliance with engineering recommendations relative to the proposed second driveway entrance as detailed in the Valley Ranch Self Storage Preliminary Plat comments, and (5) no additional signage. Barry Johnson, 1002 Rolling Brook, Coppell, TX, owner of Blooming Colors, was 3 present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He stated that he agreed with staff recommendations. Some discussion followed. Chairman Redford opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to speak in favor of this proposal to come forward. There were none. Chairman Redford then asked for people present who wanted to speak in opposition to this request to come forward. There were none. Chairman Redford closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Wheeler made a motion to approve Case No. S -1072R, zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) and LI-S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit) to LI- S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit) to amend the conditions of the Special Use Permit to include the recent land acquisition to the east of the existing nursery, with the 5 staff recommendations. Commissioner Lowry seconded the motion. Clarification of recommendation #3 was discussed. Motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed. 10. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. S-10758, Valley Ranch Self -Storage, zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) and LI-S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit) to LI-S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit), to amend the conditions of the special use permit to include the recent land acquisition to the east of the existing site and allow the construction and operation of six additional mini -warehouse buildings; located on the south side of Beltline Road, approximately 1,521 feet from MacArthur Blvd., at the request of Brockette, Davis, Drake, Inc. Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, stating that having acquired additional property to the east of Blooming Colors, this request is to expand Valley Ranch Self Storage eastward on the rear portion of Blooming Colors and across to a new east property line. Staff feels that this expansion is a reasonable use and recommends approval of this Special Use Permit with the condition that no signs be erected unless shown on the approved site plan or approved building elevations and that the signs on the east and west sides of the security quarters be removed. Assistant Planning Director Virtanen then referred to the Ordinance for the original Special Use Permit which limited the number of buildings, limited the square footage of buildings and specified that the security quarters be built in accordance with the elevations that were attached as Exhibit C, which did not show any signage. Staff is of the opinion that those signs were not authorized by City Council at the time of approval of this original Special 4 Use Permit. Don Blacketer, 1601 E. Beltline Road, Coppell, TX, co-owner of the self storage facility, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Bob Goss, 1601 E. Beltline Road, Coppell, TX, co-owner of this facility also gave an extended presentation. They both indicated that they can abide by staffs recommendations except for the removal of the signage on the security quarters. The only way the sign would be removed would be by Court Order. Chairman Redford opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to speak in favor of this proposal to come forward. There were none. Chairman Redford then asked for people present who wanted to speak in opposition to this request to come forward. There were none. Chairman Redford closed the Public Hearing. Extended discussion followed, with particular emphasis on the fact that no signage on the security building was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission or to Council in the original Special Use Permit request. Discussion centered on whether or not the amended Ordinance would reflect the signage which presently exists on the security building. Commissioner Lowry referred to the applicant's comment regarding a Court Order and asked that staff visit with the City Attorney with regard to his interpretation of the Ordinance which was originally adopted. Planning Director Sieb stated that he would do this and ask whether or not the self storage facility is allowed to have this sign. Commissioner Reyher asked how the applicant got a permit for the signage if it wasn't discussed by the Planning Commission or Council. Planning Director Sieb stated that he believed a permit was issued through the Building Inspection Department and presumed that they looked at the Sign Ordinance which states that a certain amount of signage is allowed per building, but did not look at the Ordinance which was specifically approved for this particular land use which says that the property be developed and used only in accordance with the elevation plan (Exhibit "C" of Ordinance No. 91500-A-75). Commissioner Reyher made a motion to approve Case No. S -1075R, Valley Ranch Self Storage, zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) and LI-S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit) to LI-S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit), with the Wowing staff recommendation: (1) No additional signage be erected unless shown either on the approved site plan or approved building elevations. Commissioner Cruse seconded the motion. The motion carried (5-2) with Commissioners Lowry, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford and Reyher voting in favor. Commissioners Wheeler and Stewart opposed. Commissioner Wheeler asked that when this Special Use Permit goes before Council that it be expressed that this motion does not endorse the existing signage on the building. Planning Director Sieb will get a legal ruling as to this signage as it relates to the original Special Use Permit Ordinance. 11. To consider the approval of Valley Ranch Self Storage, Preliminary Plat, to allow the development of six additional mini -warehouse buildings, located on the south side of Beltline Road, approximately 1,521 feet from MacArthur Blvd., at the request of Brockette, Davis, Drake, Inc. Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, stating that this Preliminary Plat poses no problems for staff. It consists of a replat of the original Valley Ranch Self Storage and Blooming Colors plats, plus the addition of the unplatted property to the east of Blooming Colors Nursery. Staff recommends approval, subject to compliance with the Engineering Department's recommendations. Daniel Lim, Brockette/Davis/Drake, Inc., 4144 North Central, #1100, Dallas, TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Barry Johnson, owner of Blooming Colors Nursery, had a question as to Engineering Department's recommendation #1 referencing an agreement for an easement for the common access. He would like that this be required of whoever buys the eastern property in their platting process so that he doesn't end up running a driveway to nowhere. Director Sieb suggested that a note be placed on the face of the Blooming Colors Plat that says access will be provided from the east of this property to get access to the median cut. Staff will work with Barry Johnson as to the note on the Plat so that the applicant will have some assurance that this will happen when someone buys the property to the east so that they will be aware that this driveway needs to go across. This will be noted as a public access easement. Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve the Valley Ranch Self Storage Preliminary Plat with the following conditions: (1) Revision of the driveway to tie into a future access easement across property to the east to place second Blooming Colors driveway entrance opposite existing Beltline Road median opening, or deletion of second driveway entrance; (2) extension of sanitary sewer line to east property line of Lot 2, if it is adequate to provide service to the east; and (3)verification of grate inlet elevations in reference to the 100 -Year Floodplain. Commissioner Lowry seconded the motion. The motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed. A 10 minute break was observed. 12. To consider the approval of Taco Bell Addition, Preliminary Plat, to allow the development of a drive-through restaurant located on the west side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 574 feet north of Sandy Lake Road, at the request of Huitt Zollars, Inc. Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, stating that the Preliminary Plat, site plan and landscape plans are consistent with requirements and staff recommends approval. D Kent Marsh, Director of Planning, Huitt Zollars, Inc., 720 N. Post Oak Road, Houston, TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. Discussion followed referencing the height and size of the Taco Bell monument sign. Commissioner McCaffrey made a motion to approve Taco Bell, Preliminary Plat, with the following recommendation: (1) The monument sign be reduced from 8' in height and be consistent in height and square footage of other monument signs in the immediate area (between Sandy Lake Road and Parkway Boulevard). Commissioner Redford seconded the motion. The motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed. 13. To consider the approval of Copnell Professional Plaza Addition, Preliminary Plat, to allow the development of two one-story dental office buildings, located on the east side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 200 feet south of Braewood Drive, at the request of Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc. P&Z Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission, stating that this Preliminary Plat differs from the one previously submitted and approved in July, which at the applicant's request, did not proceed to Council. Instead of being a two-phase development as originally proposed, the applicant is requesting to build two one-story dental office facilities. A number of issues have been resolved, i.e., an agreement has been reached between the applicant and Lone Star Gas Company regarding the 10' landscape buffer between the parking spaces located next to the Lone Star Gas Company's right-of-way and providing two additional access ways to the north connecting the project with the CISD administration property; the landscape plan has greatly improved with the addition of Cedar Elms, as well as Live Oaks, Shumard Oaks and Bradford Pear trees, however, with regard to the Lone Star Gas assess way, the site plan shows concrete pavement which does not reflect on the Landscape Plan. The proposed monument sign measures 73 sq. ft. Staff recommends this sign be reduced to approximately 40-60 sq. ft. Staff recommends approval, subject to the conditions on the Staff Report. Planning Director Gary Sieb stated that concern exists regarding whether or not the access road goes across the easement. The first time this case was heard, the easement was very important to recommending approval. The applicant was asked to contact Lone Star Gas to obtain such an easement. This was done. Subsequent to this time, the Engineering Department has taken another look at this easement with particular interest as to how the car wash is actually being operated today. One of its concerns is that as the cars are coming out of the wash bays, they are being dried in the 24' access easement which basically runs parallel to Denton Tap Road. If a person were in the left -turn lane just south of the medical facility property and he/she were to turn into the driveway that would give them access to the medical facility, which is on the car wash site, there is some concern that with the cars being dried, etc., that this may be a safety issue with regard to people accessing that property. The Engineering Department's position has been modified in that they feel that perhaps the access drive should not be extended across the Lone Star Gas 50' right-of-way. One more median cut further south on Denton Tap Road is being proposed so that making a turn into this facility will be less 7 hazardous. Planning's position is that we must look into the future as to how that entire site is going to develop and we feel there will be a service road parallel to Denton Tap on the properties that are south of the car wash. It will take very strict enforcement to keep those cars out of that 25' access easement someday and from a land -use standpoint, the best solution is to have that access drive run all the way through, but Ken Griffin has some important points to be considered from an engineering perspective. Some discussion ensued. Ken Griffin, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, discussed the decision on access. He stated that he pushed very strongly for this access easement previously because of the land -lock situation to the north of White Glove Express with no real access to it and no hope for a median opening between Braewood and the car wash. To serve this property at the time, a shared access was recommended. However, in retrospect, the car wash site is too small for the use, and the easement area is being used for the drying off of cars. The Coppell Professional Plaza applicant has obtained access through the CISD property. Patients can turn on Braewood, enter the CISD site and drive through to the medical complex. There is no need to make a U-turn at the White Glove Express. Engineering feels that in the long term, putting an ingress and egress into White Glove would cause problems. Some discussion on ingress and egress from the CISD property followed. Bill Anderson, Dowdey Anderson & Associates, Inc., 16250 Dallas Parkway, Suite 100, Dallas, TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He stated that he concurred with Ken regarding the access road. He stated that under the circumstances, should the access road go through as presented, Dowdey Anderson & Associates, Inc., would not be party to the requirement of this proposed access road because of the congestion and commotion going on in front of the car wash. He also requested that this applicant be allowed to comply with the Sign Ordinance that is in place today with the understanding that this monument sign would not be made of plastic but would be basically brick and/or cast stone with raised brass letters that would identify the Professional Plaza, listing the various doctors who would occupy space. Greg Abonyez, Architect responsible for signage, was also present. He stated that the street address will be included on the monument sign and the applicant is committed to making this monument sign extremely professional and consistent with the architecture of the professional building. Extensive discussion followed mainly centering on signage. Commissioner Wheeler made a motion to approve Coppell Professional Plaza, Preliminary Plat, with the following conditions: (1) Fees will have to be paid; (2) provide verification that there are access easements to tie into the CISD property; (3) provide drainage information showing flow arrows and drainage areas; and (4) signage needs to conform with City requirements. The Commission encourages the applicant to work with staff on signage in the neighborhood of no more than 60 square feet. Commissioner McCaffrey seconded the motion. The motion carried (7-0) with 8 Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed. 14 . To consider the approval of Coppgll Middle School, Final Plat, to file the configuration of the present land ownership of 51.8 acres of property located on Wrangler Drive; west of Beltline Road, at the request of Glenn Engineering. P&Z Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission, stating that this past May, the Commission denied a similar final plat on this parcel because the applicant was not ready to proceed with the project. The applicant wishes to provide an official record of this property, bringing it up to regulatory standards which would allow the school to add on future buildings. Staff recommends approval, subject to the roadway impact fees being paid. Robert Howman, Glenn Engineering, 3705 Ridgewood Drive, Grand Prairie, TX, 75052, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He stated that a new addition is being proposed at this location to improve the facility. Commissioner Wheeler made a motion to approve Coppell Middle School, Final Plat, with the condition that roadway impact fees be paid. Commissioner Cruse seconded the motion. The motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed. 15. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. PD-147(CH), zoning change from "SF -0" (Single -Family, Zero -Lot Line) to "PD" (Planned Development), in the Village at Cottonwood Creek Addition, Section H and Cottonwood Creek Elementary School, located on the south side of Minyard Drive, approximately 292 feet east of the intersection of Coppell Road and Minyard Drive. Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission, stating that City Council eliminated the SF -0 classification from the Zoning Ordinance and this subdivision's zoning classification needs to change to a Planned Development. This Planned Development district has been tailored to reflect what presently exists in this subdivision. All affected property owners have been notified. Five responses were received of which four were favorable and one was undecided. Ms. Moro advised the Commission as to the concerns of the one undecided response which related to a section of the Zoning Ordinance which states that the Board of Adjustment shall have no authority to grant variances in a Planned Development District. This citizen is concerned that Planned Development residents would lose their right to a Board of Adjustment Hearing. A response has been made in writing stating that a comparable procedure exists in a Planned Development district. Any time changes are desired, such changes need to have a Public Hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission and then be forwarded to Council for consideration/approval. In addition, to qualify for a variance, the applicant needs to prove some sort of hardship. Being in a Planned Development district, staff feels the avenue to change is more accessible. Staff recommends approval of this zoning change with the following stipulations: (1) Any uses permitted in the SF -7 District will be permitted in this Planned Development; (2) minimum lot area, width and 0 depth requirements will remain the same as that of the smallest platted lot in the district, and (3) yard and setback requirements, maximum height and lot coverage, minimum dwelling size and parking space requirements will be identical to those in the previous SF -0 District. Chairman Redford opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to speak in favor of this proposal to come forward. Jerrie Kertz, 606 Sandalwood Court, Coppell, TX, who wrote the letter concerning the Board of Adjustment. She stated that she would like to see the Zoning Ordinance modified with regard to PD districts so that minor issues do not have to go before P&Z and Council. Planning Director Sieb responded to the request stating that it is true that the Board of Adjustment has no authority to grant variances in a PD. Ordinarily, when a PD comes in, the applicant states what he wants to do to begin with, i.e., different setbacks, heights, etc., and it is approved in the Planned Development and there is no reason to go forward with a variance. What staff is trying to do is recognize everything that is on the ground today, in various zoning districts, as being legal. Today, subdivisions with SF -0 zoning are all non -conforming uses because SF -0 zoning is not a current zoning classification. In these PD districts, existing structures would be recognized as being legal. Regarding someone who wanted to put something new in the Planned Development that isn't reflected on the PD, he/she would need to go through the process of going before P&Z Commission and Council or there is a provision in the Zoning Ordinance which says that the Director of Planning or his/her designee can make minor revisions to a PD. If the Ordinance were left as is and did not take the provision referred to out, all potential changes could come to the Planning Director and, after consideration, it could be determined whether or not it could be signed off on or proceed to the Planning Commission/Council. Staff would be willing to look at the PD Ordinance to see if the provision which says that one cannot go to the Board of Adjustment should be taken out. Chairman Redford then asked for people present who wanted to speak in opposition to this request to come forward. There were none. Chairman Redford closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner wheeler made a motion to approve Case No. PD- 147(CH), zoning change from SF -0 (Single Family -0) to PD (Planned Development), in the Village at Cottonwood Creek Addition, Section H and Cottonwood Creek Elementary School, with staff conditions. Commissioner Reyher seconded the motion. The motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed. 10 Staff was instructed to review the Zoning Ordinance to see if a change should be made with regard to variances going before the Board of Adjustment. 16. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. PD-148(CM, zoning change from "2F-9" (Two Family Residential) to "PD" (Planned Development), in the Summer Place Addition, located on the north side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 2,000 feet west of Denton Tap Road. Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission, stating that single-family homes were constructed in a two-family home district which is not a legal use. The typical lot size in this subdivision is about 4,000 square feet and Coppell's minimum residential subdivision zoning classification is an SF -7, which is a minimum lot size of 7,000 square feet. This Planned Development district has been tailored to reflect what presently exists in this subdivision. All affected property owners have been notified. Six favorable responses were received and one response was undecided. Staff recommends approval with the following conditions: (1) Any uses permitted in the SF -7 District will be permitted in this Planned Development; (2) minimum lot area, width and depth requirements will remain the same as that of the smallest platted lot in the district, and (3) yard and setback requirements, maximum height and lot coverage, minimum dwelling size and parking space requirements will remain identical to those in the previous 2F-9 District. Chairman Redford opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to speak in favor of this proposal to come forward. There were none. Chairman Redford then asked for people present who wanted to speak in opposition to this request to come forward. There were none. Chairman Redford closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve Case No. PD-148(CH), zoning change from 2F-9 (Two -Family Residential) to PD (Planned Development), in the Summer Place Addition, with staff conditions. Commissioner McCaffrey seconded the motion. The motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed. 17. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. ZC-585(C1I), zoning change from "2F-9" (Two Family Residential) to "SF -7" (Single -Family -7), in the Braewood West Addition, located on the south side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 550 feet east of the intersection of Sandy Lake Road and Denton Tap Road. 11 Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission, stating that single-family homes were constructed in a two-family home district which is not a legal use. The typical lot and dwelling size in this subdivision are comparable to the zoning classification of SF -7, which is a minimum lot size of 7,000 square feet. A section of Braewood, adjacent to the Commercial District, is currently zoned SF -7. All affected property owners have been notified. Eight responses were received of which all were favorable to this change. Staff recommends approval of this reclassification. Chairman Redford opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to speak in favor of this proposal to come forward. There were none. Chairman Redford then asked for people present who wanted to speak in opposition to this request to come forward. There were none. Chairman Redford closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Lowry made a motion to approve Case No. ZC-585(CH), zoning change from 2F-9 (Two -Family Residential) to SF -7 (Single Family -7), in the Braewood West Addition. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion. The motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed. 18. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. ZC-586(0, zoning change from "2F-9" (Two Family Residential) to "SF -9" (Single -Family -9), in the Northlake Woodlands Addition, Section Six with the exception of Lots 1-10, Block 11 and Phillips Addition I, U & III, located on the south side of Bethel School Road, approximately 410 feet east of the intersection of Bethel School Road and Denton Tap Road. Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission, stating that single-family homes were constructed in a two-family home district which is not a legal use. The typical lot and dwelling size in this subdivision are comparable to the zoning classification of SF -9, which is a minimum lot size of 9,000 square feet, except for 5 two-family lots which face Bethel School Road and 5 lots two-family lots which face Oakbrook Drive. These lots are not included in this reclassification because they are duplexes and conform with the SF -9 District. All affected property owners have been notified. Staff recommends approval of this reclassification. Chairman Redford opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to speak in favor of this proposal to come forward. There were none. 12 Chairman Redford then asked for people present who wanted to speak in opposition to this request to come forward. There were none. Chairman Redford closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Reyher made a motion to approve Case No. ZC-586(CH), zoning change from 2F-9 (Two -Family Residential) to SF -9 (Single Family -9), in the Northlake Woodlands Addition, Section Six with the exception of Lots 1-10, Block 11, and Phillips Addition I, II &III. Commissioner Cruse seconded the motion. The motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor. None opposed 19. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. ZC-587(CID, zoning change from "2F-9" (Two Family Residential) to "SF -9" (Single -Family -9), on two parcels of land on east and west side of Summer Place Addition. Parcel 1 having 179.17 feet of frontage along the north right-of-way line of Sandy Lake Road at the southeast corner of Summer Place Addition and parcel 2 having 198.68 feet of frontage along the north right-of-way line of Sandy Lake Road at the southwest corner of the Summer Place Addition. Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission, stating that in this case, there are two parcels which have housing on them but have development potential; one having approximately 2 acres and the other approximately 2.4 acres of property. These sites could be further subdivided. He showed a diagram indicating possible development layout. Staff recommends approval of this reclassification because duplex developments have been sparse over the last ten years, although the property owners oppose such reclassification. Some discussion followed. Chairman Redford opened the Public Hearing, asking for people present who wanted to speak in favor of this proposal to come forward. There were none. Chairman Redford then asked for people present who wanted to speak in opposition to this request to come forward. Barney Barnett spoke for Laura Barnett, RE/MAX realtor, stating that the owners prefer a Planned Development which would be more marketable. Chairman Redford closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Cruse made a motion to deny Case No. ZC-587(CH), zoning change from 2F-9 (Two -Family Residential) to SF -9 (Single Family -9), on two parcels of land on the 13 east and west sides of Summer Place Addition and allow the applicant to come back at a later date if they wish the zoning changed. Commissioner McCaffrey seconded the motion. The motion carried (7-0) with Commissioners Lowry, Wheeler, McCaffrey, Cruse, Redford, Reyher and Stewart voting in favor of denial. None opposed. (2411. General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues Planning Director Sieb asked Larry Wheeler to bring the Commission up-to-date on the Sign Committee. Commissioner Wheeler stated that the first meeting was held last week and the next meeting will be held next Wednesday, November 1st. The members are in the process of filling out questionnaires which staff prepared. Results will be tabulated. Commissioner Wheeler will make note of comments presented this evening and will bring these issues forward to the committee; i.e., the quality of a sign may be more important than square footage, etc. A question was raised as to whether or not a design consultant will be used. Planning Director Sieb said that consideration will be given as to design guidelines that other communities have developed. Commissioner McCaffrey volunteered to furnish staff with information that he has gathered from other cities. Commissioner Wheeler said that he would be most appreciative of this assistance. Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen was encouraged with responses from the committee on several issues and felt that the members represented the interests of both the business community and the residents. The members of this committee are Lou Sartor, Overton Bank; Regina Johnson, Regina's Hallmark; Jack Neth, Kwik Kar; Marcia Tunnell, Councilperson; Kathy Kirkley, resident, and Larry Wheeler, Planning Commissioner. Staff members consist of Greg Jones, Chief Building Officer; Gary Sieb, Planning Director, and Pert Virtanen, Assistant Planning Director. Planning Director Sieb mentioned that new Commission member lists and 1996 deadline schedules were made available to the Commissioners and that staff is working on a possible amendment to the Zoning Ordinance clarifying what is meant by "old world" architectural style, i.e., color, etc. This may be brought before the Commission at our next Hearing. Planning Director Sieb again welcomed the two new Commissioners and told them that staff looks forward to some very productive sessions in the future. With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 12:30 a.m. ATTEST: H. Jahkla, Administrative Secretary 14