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Roll Call: 10 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
A. WORKSHOP AGENDA
(1) Discuss agenda items
(2) CIP briefing from Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services
(3) Review Landscaping & Parking Regulations
(4) Discuss Wind Generator
B. AGENDA
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
D. CALL TO ORDER.
Chairman Hudson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and noted for the record that six (6) Commissioners were present.
E. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
Any items may be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda and acted upon separately. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the approval of each items in accordance with Staff Recommendations.
(5) Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on March 13, 2007.
(6) Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on March 27, 2007.
Motion to Approve to approve the consent agenda. Moved by Commissioner Donald Dewberry, seconded by Commissioner Tom Simerly.
Vote to Approve to approve the consent agenda. (Approved)
Ayes: North, Simerly, Dewberry, Hudson, Vaughn, Valentine
Nays:None
F. PUBLIC HEARING:
(7) Consider Case Z-1097-07; a change in Zoning from Light Industrial (LI), Planned Development 126 (PD-126) and Single Family 12 (SF-12) to Planned Development 129 (PD-129) with General Retail (GR) base zoning with two Auto Dealerships allowed by-right, to incorporate the provisions of PD-126 into PD-129 and provide a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a franchised public utility company. The property in question is located west of North I-35 E and south of Pleasant Run Road. The applicant is the City of DeSoto.
Ms. Linda Zomebeck, Senior Planner, gave the staff report.
Chairman Hudson informed the Commission that staff was asked during the last Planning & Zoning Commission meeting to research how property taxes would be effected by a change in zoning. He then asked Ms. Zombeck for the results from the research.
Ms. Zombeck stated that staff’s research found the property taxes were based on the highest and best use of property and not based on the zoning of the property. Therefore, the zoning change would have no impact on property taxes.
Chairman Hudson asked if the Commission had any questions of staff. There being no response, Chairman Hudson declared the public hearing open. He asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the Commission regarding case Z-1097-07. Hearing no response, Chairman Hudson declared the public hearing closed and asked the Commission if there was any questions or comments. There being no response, he asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to approve case Z-1097-07; a change in Zoning from Light Industrial (LI), Planned Development 126 (PD-126_ and Single Family 12 (SF-12) to Planned Development 129 (PF-129). Moved by Commissioner Denise Valentine, seconded by Commissioner Richard North.
Vote to Approve to approve case Z-1097-07; a change in Zoning from Light Industrial (LI), Planned Development 126 (PD-126_ and Single Family 12 (SF-12) to Planned Development 129 (PF-129). (Approved)
Ayes: Dewberry, Vaughn, Valentine, Hudson, Simerly, North
Nays: None
(8) Consider Case Z-1101-07; a request to change zoning from Single Family 12 (SF-12), Single Family 9 (SF-9) and Office 2 (O-2) to General Retail (GR). The property in question includes Lot 6 and parts of Lots 7 & 8 and all of Lots 9, 10, 11 of Robin Hood Forest Addition; Lot 1, Block A of Arme Addition; Lots 1, 2 & 3 of Reynaldo Tamez Subdivision and Tracts 7, 8, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 21 & S-1 of the M. J. S. Wampler Survey, Abstract No. 1537 which consists of 92.6638 acres and is located west of I-35 E and south of Belt Line Road. The applicant is Winkelmann & Associates.
Ms. Linda Zombeck, Senior Planner, gave the staff report.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff. There being no response, he asked the applicant to come forward to address the Commission.
Ms. Maria Benita, of 6750 Hillcrest Plaza, #100, Dallas, representing Winkelmann & Associates, came forward to address the Commission. She stated that she was available to answer questions.
Chairman Hudson asked Ms. Benita why the southwest corner of Belt Line Road and I-35 E was not included in the request.
Ms. Benita informed the Commission that the southwest corner of Belt Line Road and I-35 E was currrently under study for future development.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any further questions of Ms. Benita. Hearing no response, he declared the public hearing open and asked the audience if anyone wished to speak regarding case Z-1101-07. There being no response, Chairman Hudson declared the public hearing closed.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any questions or comments. Hearing no response, he asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to approve case Z-1107-07; a request to change zoning from Single Family 12 (SF-12), Single Family 9 (SF-9) and Office 2 (O-2) to General Retail (GR). Moved by Commissioner Karen Vaughn, seconded by Commissioner Donald Dewberry.
Vote to Approve to approve case Z-1107-07; a request to change zoning from Single Family 12 (SF-12), Single Family 9 (SF-9) and Office 2 (O-2) to General Retail (GR). (Approved)
Ayes: Valentine, Simerly, Hudson, Vaughn, North, Dewberry
Nays: None
G. REGULAR AGENDA:
(9) Consider Case SP-637-07; a Site Plan for Williamsburg Village, Lot 2A-1C, Block B, located on York Drive. The property in question consists of 0.3099 acres. The applicant is Monte Anderson.
Ms. Linda Zombeck, Senior Planner, gave the staff report.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were questions of staff. Hearing no response, he asked the applicant to come forward to address the Commission.
Ms. Carol Twitmyer, of 1801 N. Hampton, Suite 400, DeSoto, Texas, representing Option Real Estate and Monte Anderson came forward to address the Commission. Ms. Twitmyer informed the Commission that the correct size of the building is 2,568 square feet. She also informed the Commission that she was available to answer questions.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any questions for Ms. Twitmyer. There being no response, he asked the Commission if there was any discussion on the issue. Hearing no response, Chairman Hudson asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to approve case SP-637-07; a Site Plan for Williamsburg Village, Lot 2A-1C, Block B. Moved by Commissioner Tom Simerly, seconded by Commissioner Denise Valentine.
Vote to Approve to approve case SP-637-07; a Site Plan for Williamsburg Village, Lot 2A-1C, Block B. (Approved)
Ayes: North, Hudson, Simerly, Valentine, Vaughn, Dewberry
Nays: None
(10) Consider Case FP-992-07; a Replat of Lot 3.1, Tract A Hampton Road Acres Addition. The property in question consists of 1.529 acres and is located north of Wintergreen Road and west of Hampton Road. The applicant is St. Mark’s Baptist Church/ Audie James.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, gave the staff report.
Chairman Hudson stated that he wanted reassurance that the City was not heading toward a situation where a facility would be built and could not be occupied for some reason or another.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff. Hearing no response, he asked the applicant to come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Bryan Tucker, of 2233 Avenue J, Suite 107, Arlington, representing Cheatham & Associates, came forward to address the Commission. He stated that on behalf of the church they were trying to contact owners of the other tracts of land, but have been unsuccessful thus far.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any questions of Mr. Tucker. Hearing no response, he asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to approve case FP-992-07; a Replat of Lot 3.1, Tract A Hampton Road Acres Addition. Moved by Commissioner Donald Dewberry, seconded by Commissioner Karen Vaughn.
Vote to Approve to approve case FP-992-07; a Replat of Lot 3.1, Tract A Hampton Road Acres Addition. (Approved)
Ayes: Dewberry, Valentine, Vaughn, Hudson, Simerly, North
Nays: None
(11) Consider Case FP-993-07 a Replat of Lot 3A & 3B, Block A Walgreen Addition out of the Sarah Ream Survey, Abstract No. 1217. The property in question consists of 1.56 acres and is located on Pleasant Run Road and west of Polk Street. The applicant is Richard Rozier.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, gave the staff report.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff. Hearing no response, he asked if the applicant would come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Richard Rozier, of 1805 N. Westmoreland Road, DeSoto, Texas, came forward to address the Commission. He stated that he and his father were planning to build a small office building on the property in question. He also stated that he was available to answer questions.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any questions for Mr. Rozier. Hearing no response, he asked the Commission if there were any questions or comments they wished to discuss. There being no response, Chairman Hudson asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to approve case FP-993-07; a Replat of Lot 3A & 3B, Block A Walgreen Addition out of the Sarah Ream Survey, Abstract No. 1217. Moved by Commissioner Karen Vaughn, seconded by Commissioner Tom Simerly.
Vote to Approve to approve case FP-993-07; a Replat of Lot 3A & 3B, Block A Walgreen Addition out of the Sarah Ream Survey, Abstract No. 1217. (Approved)
Ayes: North, Simerly, Dewberry, Valentine, Hudson, Vaughn
Nays: None
H. REPORTS TO COMMISSION:
(12) Report on City Council activity.
No Items.
(13) Report on upcoming agenda items, projects or meetings.
No items.
I. ADJOURNMENT.
Being there was no other business; Chairman Hudson adjourned the meeting at 7:30 PM.
Apr 24, 2007 Planning and Zoning Meeting
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Roll Call: 10 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
A. WORKSHOP AGENDA
(1) Discuss agenda items
(2) CIP briefing from Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services
(3) Review Landscaping & Parking Regulations
(4) Discuss Wind Generator
B. AGENDA
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
D. CALL TO ORDER.
Chairman Hudson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and noted for the record that six (6) Commissioners were present.
E. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
Any items may be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda and acted upon separately. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the approval of each items in accordance with Staff Recommendations.
(5) Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on March 13, 2007.
(6) Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on March 27, 2007.
Motion to Approve to approve the consent agenda. Moved by Commissioner Donald Dewberry, seconded by Commissioner Tom Simerly.
Vote to Approve to approve the consent agenda. (Approved)
Ayes: North, Simerly, Dewberry, Hudson, Vaughn, Valentine
Nays:None
F. PUBLIC HEARING:
(7) Consider Case Z-1097-07; a change in Zoning from Light Industrial (LI), Planned Development 126 (PD-126) and Single Family 12 (SF-12) to Planned Development 129 (PD-129) with General Retail (GR) base zoning with two Auto Dealerships allowed by-right, to incorporate the provisions of PD-126 into PD-129 and provide a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a franchised public utility company. The property in question is located west of North I-35 E and south of Pleasant Run Road. The applicant is the City of DeSoto.
Ms. Linda Zomebeck, Senior Planner, gave the staff report.
Chairman Hudson informed the Commission that staff was asked during the last Planning & Zoning Commission meeting to research how property taxes would be effected by a change in zoning. He then asked Ms. Zombeck for the results from the research.
Ms. Zombeck stated that staff’s research found the property taxes were based on the highest and best use of property and not based on the zoning of the property. Therefore, the zoning change would have no impact on property taxes.
Chairman Hudson asked if the Commission had any questions of staff. There being no response, Chairman Hudson declared the public hearing open. He asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the Commission regarding case Z-1097-07. Hearing no response, Chairman Hudson declared the public hearing closed and asked the Commission if there was any questions or comments. There being no response, he asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to approve case Z-1097-07; a change in Zoning from Light Industrial (LI), Planned Development 126 (PD-126_ and Single Family 12 (SF-12) to Planned Development 129 (PF-129). Moved by Commissioner Denise Valentine, seconded by Commissioner Richard North.
Vote to Approve to approve case Z-1097-07; a change in Zoning from Light Industrial (LI), Planned Development 126 (PD-126_ and Single Family 12 (SF-12) to Planned Development 129 (PF-129). (Approved)
Ayes: Dewberry, Vaughn, Valentine, Hudson, Simerly, North
Nays: None
(8) Consider Case Z-1101-07; a request to change zoning from Single Family 12 (SF-12), Single Family 9 (SF-9) and Office 2 (O-2) to General Retail (GR). The property in question includes Lot 6 and parts of Lots 7 & 8 and all of Lots 9, 10, 11 of Robin Hood Forest Addition; Lot 1, Block A of Arme Addition; Lots 1, 2 & 3 of Reynaldo Tamez Subdivision and Tracts 7, 8, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 21 & S-1 of the M. J. S. Wampler Survey, Abstract No. 1537 which consists of 92.6638 acres and is located west of I-35 E and south of Belt Line Road. The applicant is Winkelmann & Associates.
Ms. Linda Zombeck, Senior Planner, gave the staff report.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff. There being no response, he asked the applicant to come forward to address the Commission.
Ms. Maria Benita, of 6750 Hillcrest Plaza, #100, Dallas, representing Winkelmann & Associates, came forward to address the Commission. She stated that she was available to answer questions.
Chairman Hudson asked Ms. Benita why the southwest corner of Belt Line Road and I-35 E was not included in the request.
Ms. Benita informed the Commission that the southwest corner of Belt Line Road and I-35 E was currrently under study for future development.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any further questions of Ms. Benita. Hearing no response, he declared the public hearing open and asked the audience if anyone wished to speak regarding case Z-1101-07. There being no response, Chairman Hudson declared the public hearing closed.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any questions or comments. Hearing no response, he asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to approve case Z-1107-07; a request to change zoning from Single Family 12 (SF-12), Single Family 9 (SF-9) and Office 2 (O-2) to General Retail (GR). Moved by Commissioner Karen Vaughn, seconded by Commissioner Donald Dewberry.
Vote to Approve to approve case Z-1107-07; a request to change zoning from Single Family 12 (SF-12), Single Family 9 (SF-9) and Office 2 (O-2) to General Retail (GR). (Approved)
Ayes: Valentine, Simerly, Hudson, Vaughn, North, Dewberry
Nays: None
G. REGULAR AGENDA:
(9) Consider Case SP-637-07; a Site Plan for Williamsburg Village, Lot 2A-1C, Block B, located on York Drive. The property in question consists of 0.3099 acres. The applicant is Monte Anderson.
Ms. Linda Zombeck, Senior Planner, gave the staff report.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were questions of staff. Hearing no response, he asked the applicant to come forward to address the Commission.
Ms. Carol Twitmyer, of 1801 N. Hampton, Suite 400, DeSoto, Texas, representing Option Real Estate and Monte Anderson came forward to address the Commission. Ms. Twitmyer informed the Commission that the correct size of the building is 2,568 square feet. She also informed the Commission that she was available to answer questions.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any questions for Ms. Twitmyer. There being no response, he asked the Commission if there was any discussion on the issue. Hearing no response, Chairman Hudson asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to approve case SP-637-07; a Site Plan for Williamsburg Village, Lot 2A-1C, Block B. Moved by Commissioner Tom Simerly, seconded by Commissioner Denise Valentine.
Vote to Approve to approve case SP-637-07; a Site Plan for Williamsburg Village, Lot 2A-1C, Block B. (Approved)
Ayes: North, Hudson, Simerly, Valentine, Vaughn, Dewberry
Nays: None
(10) Consider Case FP-992-07; a Replat of Lot 3.1, Tract A Hampton Road Acres Addition. The property in question consists of 1.529 acres and is located north of Wintergreen Road and west of Hampton Road. The applicant is St. Mark’s Baptist Church/ Audie James.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, gave the staff report.
Chairman Hudson stated that he wanted reassurance that the City was not heading toward a situation where a facility would be built and could not be occupied for some reason or another.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff. Hearing no response, he asked the applicant to come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Bryan Tucker, of 2233 Avenue J, Suite 107, Arlington, representing Cheatham & Associates, came forward to address the Commission. He stated that on behalf of the church they were trying to contact owners of the other tracts of land, but have been unsuccessful thus far.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any questions of Mr. Tucker. Hearing no response, he asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to approve case FP-992-07; a Replat of Lot 3.1, Tract A Hampton Road Acres Addition. Moved by Commissioner Donald Dewberry, seconded by Commissioner Karen Vaughn.
Vote to Approve to approve case FP-992-07; a Replat of Lot 3.1, Tract A Hampton Road Acres Addition. (Approved)
Ayes: Dewberry, Valentine, Vaughn, Hudson, Simerly, North
Nays: None
(11) Consider Case FP-993-07 a Replat of Lot 3A & 3B, Block A Walgreen Addition out of the Sarah Ream Survey, Abstract No. 1217. The property in question consists of 1.56 acres and is located on Pleasant Run Road and west of Polk Street. The applicant is Richard Rozier.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, gave the staff report.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff. Hearing no response, he asked if the applicant would come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Richard Rozier, of 1805 N. Westmoreland Road, DeSoto, Texas, came forward to address the Commission. He stated that he and his father were planning to build a small office building on the property in question. He also stated that he was available to answer questions.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any questions for Mr. Rozier. Hearing no response, he asked the Commission if there were any questions or comments they wished to discuss. There being no response, Chairman Hudson asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to approve case FP-993-07; a Replat of Lot 3A & 3B, Block A Walgreen Addition out of the Sarah Ream Survey, Abstract No. 1217. Moved by Commissioner Karen Vaughn, seconded by Commissioner Tom Simerly.
Vote to Approve to approve case FP-993-07; a Replat of Lot 3A & 3B, Block A Walgreen Addition out of the Sarah Ream Survey, Abstract No. 1217. (Approved)
Ayes: North, Simerly, Dewberry, Valentine, Hudson, Vaughn
Nays: None
H. REPORTS TO COMMISSION:
(12) Report on City Council activity.
No Items.
(13) Report on upcoming agenda items, projects or meetings.
No items.
I. ADJOURNMENT.
Being there was no other business; Chairman Hudson adjourned the meeting at 7:30 PM.
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