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further stated that bulldozers have not gone within six (6) feet of the
west school property line, but there were not many trees left in this
six (6) foot strip. Mayor Duggan requested that when the landscaping
for the school is done, as many of the "farmed" trees as possible be
moved to the west side of the school property and for the school to be
sensitive to the request of Dr. Gross whose property adjoins the west
property of the school site. Following further discussion, Councilman
Wolfe moved to approve the variance from Standards of Specifications
requiring liming of High School parking lot located at 185 W. Parkway
Boulevard with the condition that Maxim Engineers provide a letter that
the sandy soils will support the pavement surface and that lime
treatment of the soil is not necessary. This letter will provide the
Engineer's Seal as required by Mr. Steve Morton, Chief Development
Inspector. Councilman Cowman seconded the motion; motion carried 4-2
with Councilmen Wilkerson, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor
of the motion and Councilmen Pettijohn and Morton voting against the
motion.
PUBLIC HEARING
Item 17:
Public hearing to consider amending the comprehensive zoning
ordinance to include new (HC) Highway Commercial district
classification.
Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - April 21, 1988
Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Approved (4-0)
with noted
changes,
modifications and
enhancements
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman made the presentation to
the Council. Mayor Duggan opened the public hearing and asked for those
persons who wished to speak against the proposed zoning. Mr. Robert
Prather, representing Hattie Mae Lesley stated that he was not really in
opposition or in favor of the proposed change but to wanted to register
observation and notice has not been given to land owners. Mayor Duggan
stated that proper notification was given through newspaper advertising
and does not impact Mrs. Lesley's property because they have not
requested a zoning change at this time. Mayor Duggan then asked for
those persons who wished to speak in favor of the proposed change.
There were none. The public hearing was then declared closed.
No action was required on this item at this time.
Item 17A: Consider approval of an ordinance to the City to provide
zoning regulations for the proposed (HC) Highway Commercial
District, which regulates high-intensity areas along major
thoroughfares and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman was present to discuss
this item with the Council. Following discussion Councilman Smothermon
moved to approve Ordinance 297-A-43 providing zoning regulations for the
proposed (HC) Highway Commercial District, which regulates
high-intensity areas along major thoroughfares and authorized the Mayor
to sign. Councilman Morton seconded; motion carried 6-0 with Councilmen
Wilkerson, Pettijohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in
favor of the motion.
tem 18:1 Public hearing to consider approval of a zoning change from
(A) Agricultural to (LI) Light Industrial Case #ZC-510 located
on the south side of Cotton Road (east) and approximately 250
feet from the centerline of Freeport Parkway at the request of
Mr. C. E. Stewart.
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Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - February 18, 1988
Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Approved (5-2)
Tabled from City Council meeting - March 8, 1988
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman made the presentation to
the Council. Also present was the applicant Mr. C. E. Stewart.
Mayor Duggan opened the public hearing and asked for those persons who
wished to speak against the proposed zoning change. There were none.
He then asked for those persons who wished to speak for the proposed
zoning change. Again, there were none. The public hearing was then
declared closed. This item had been tabled from the City Council
meeting of April 12, 1988 and the public hearing left open at that
time. Following further discussion Councilman Morton moved to approve
the zoning change from (A) Agricultural to (HC) Highway Commercial Case
#ZC-510 on property located on the south side of Cotton Road (east) and
approximately 250 feet from the centerline of Freeport Parkway at the
request of Mr. C.E. Stewart. Councilman Smothermon seconded the motion;
motion carried 6-0 with Councilmen Wilkerson, Pettijohn, Morton,
Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion.
Item 19: Public hearing to consider approval of a zoning change Case
#ZC-512 from (A) Agricultural, (R) Retail, (MF) Multi-Family
and (O) Office, to (LI) Light Industrial located north of
Denton Creek and west of Denton Tap Road at the request of
Magnolia Properties.
Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - March 17, 1988
Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Approved (5-0)
with conditions
Tabled from City Council meeting - April 12, 1988
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman made the presentation to
the Council. James C. Niver, President of Magnolia Properties and
Jonathan Smullian, Architect also addressed the Council on this item.
Mayor Duggan then declared the public hearing open and asked for those
persons who wished to speak against the proposed zoning change. There
were none. He then asked for those persons who wished to speak in favor
of the proposed zoning change. Again, there were none. The public
hearing was then declared closed. This item had been tabled from the
City Council meeting of April 12, 1988 and the public hearing left open
at that time. Following further discussion Councilman Smothermon moved
to approve zoning change Case #ZC-512 from (A) Agricultural, (R) Retail,
(MF) Multi-Family and (0) Office, to (LI) Light Industrial on property
located north of Denton Creek and west of Denton Tap Road at the request
of Magnolia Properties with the provision that approximately 300 foot of
frontage, as indicated on preliminary plat, on Denton Tap and HW121
by-pass be (HC) Highway Commercial (which is attached for zoning
purposes only). Councilman Morton seconded the motion; motion carried
6-0 with Councilmen Wilkerson, Pettijohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and
Wolfe voting in favor of the motion.
PLATTING
Item 20:
Consider approval of a preliminary plat for the Century Park
Addition located west of Denton Tap Road and north of Denton
Creek.
Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - March 17, 1988
Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Approved (5-0)
Following discussion of this item Councilman Pettijohn moved to approve
the preliminary plat for the Century Park Addition located west of
Denton Tap Road and north of Denton Creek. Councilman Morton seconded
the motion; motion carried 6-0 with Councilmen Wilkerson, Pettijohn,