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REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION MEETING
April 17, 1997
COMMISSION PRESENT: Chairman Joe Wright, Vice-Chairman Rex Potter; Members: Ann
Creighton, Debra Edmondson, and Dona Schroetke
COMMISSION ABSENT: James Murphy and Lanny Tate
CITY STAFF PRESENT: City Attomey Debra Drayovitch, City Engineer Ron Harper, Planner
Chris Carpenter, Planner Dennis Killough, and Community Development Secretary Lori Farwell
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wright at 7:06 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM #2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Chairman Wright opened discussion of the minutes of the April 3, 1997, Regular Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting.
Commissioner Edmondson suggested the following amendments:
Page 1, Line 32:
Removal of the statement: "She stated that she was not necessarily opposed
to the people listed, but possibly would like to add some others such as Lisa
Stokdyk and Richard Myers to the Tree Preservation Ordinance Work
Group."
Addition of the statement: "She particularly referenced the Tree Ordinance
which had four names listed under "OTHER." She said she was not familiar
with three of the four names and wondered who they were. Chairman Wright
indicated that three of the names listed were builders/developers.
Commissioner Edmondson indicated that while she had no problem working
with builders and developers in amending the Tree Ordinance, she would
prefer to work with those who have already shown through their projects that
they make attempts to save trees when they are building and developing.
Commissioner Edmondson named as examples, Richard Myers and David
McMahan. She also noted that these developers live in Southlake.
Commissioner Edmondson stated that if those names already on the list were
"firm," then she would suggest adding the names of Lisa Stokdyk and Bill
Kemp to the list. She also said she had a concern with too many "others"
added to the list and noted that no other ordinance group had as many outside
participants as the Tree Ordinance."
Page 4, Line 31:
Removal of the statement: "...but that the real estate agents did in order to
collect the demographic data they needed."
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Addition of the statement: "...but he relied on his real estate agents to gather
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Vice-Chairman Potter suggested the following amendments:
Page 5, Line 1:
Removal of the statement: "...how the residents responded to having a gas
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Addition of the statement: "...how the residents responded to his plan."
Vice-Chairman Potter asked Chairman Wright if he was comfortable with the statement on Page 7,
Line 1, and Chairman Wright stated that he did not have a problem with it.
Commissioner Creighton suggested the following amendments:
Page 5, Line 20: Change the word, "sell," to "sale."
Page 6, Line 14:
Change the statement, "...stated that applicant," to "stated that the
applicant."
Motion was made to approve the minutes of the April 3, 1997, Regular Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting, as amended above.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Nays:
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Potter
Edmondson
Schroetke, Wright, Potter, Edmondson, Creighton
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Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 04-17-97, tape 1, section #190)
AGENDA ITEM #3. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS:
Planner Chris Carpenter asked that the Commission let the Park Board Representative know as soon
as possible if they are not going to hear the Park Dedication Provisions tonight because she needs
to tend to her children.
Vice-Chairman Potter and Commissioners Schroetke, Edmondson, and Creighton stated that they
would like to attend the COG class in May and asked Community Development Secretary Lori
Farwell to register them.
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AGENDA ITEM #4. ZONiNG ORDiNANCE NO. 480-Y. ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR
PERSONAL CARE FACILITIES:
Motion was made to continue Agenda Item #4, to the May 1, 1997, Planning and Zoning
Commission continuation meeting.
Motion: Potter
Second: Creighton
Ayes: Schroetke, Wright, Potter, Edmondson, Creighton
Nays: None
Approved: 54
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 04-17-97, tape 1, section #262)
AGENDA ITEM #12. ZA 96-162. CONCEPT PLAN OF TELESUPPORT EAST CAMPUS:
AGENDA ITEM #14. ZA 97-021. REZONING AND CONCEPT PLAN OF TIMBER LAKE
ESTATES;
AGENDA ITEM #15. ZA 97-023. SITE PLAN OF CHEVRON:
AGENDA ITEM #16. ZA 97-024. SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (FOR THE SALE OF PACKAGED
BEER FOR OFF-PREMISE CONSUMPTIONS:
AGENDA ITEM #18. ZA 97-035. REZONING:
AGENDA ITEM #19. ZA 97-036. CONCEPT PLAN FOR LOTS 3R1-3R6. BLOCK 1. MIRON
ADDITION. AND
AGENDA ITEM #20. ZA 97-037. PLAT REVISION FOR THE PROPOSED LOTS 3R1-3R7 AND
LOT 4R. BLOCK 1. MIRON ADDITION:
Motion was made at the applicant's request to table Agenda Items #12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, and 20,
and to continue the Public Hearings, to the May 22, 1997, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting.
Vice-Chairman Potter stated that Items # 12, 14, 15, and 16, were actually requested by the applicants
to be tabled to the May 8, 1997, meeting, but due to the new "Points System" Resolution, they
cannot heard until the May 22,1997, meeting.
Motion: Potter
Second: Creighton
Ayes: Schroetke, Wright, Potter, Edmondson, Creighton
Nays: None
Approved: 5-0
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 04-17-97, tape 1, section #313)
AGENDA ITEM #5. ZA 97-013. REZONING AND SITE PLAN FOR ANTIOCH CHURCHES
AND MINISTRIES:
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Planner Chris Carpenter informed the Commission that the applicant's request is for the Zoning and
Site Plan on property described as approximately 2.9571 acres situated in the J. Childress Survey,
Abstract No. 253, and being Tracts lEI and 1E2A. The property is located on the South side of
Randol Mill Avenue at the intersection of Marantha Way and Randol Mill Avenue. The current
zoning is "AG" Agricultural District (Tract 1E2A) and "S-P-l" Detailed Site Plan District (Tract
1El). The requested zoning is "S-P-l" Detailed Site Plan District (Tract 1E2A). The Land Use
Category is Low Density Residential (may include limited low intensity office and/or retail uses).
The owner is John Kelly. The applicant is G. Phillip Morley. Seven written notices were sent to
property owners within the 200' notification area, and four responses were received in which two
were opposed, one was undecided, and one was in favor. One response outside the notification area
was received and was opposed.
Peter Brown, Morley Architects, 920 S. Main, Suite 190, Grapevine, Texas, presented this item to
the Commission.
Commissioner Edmondson asked Mr. Brown when they intend to remove the large concrete block
which is labeled as such. Mr. Brown stated that it will be removed at the same time as the
improvements to the parking lot and the building which will be as soon as they obtain a building
permit.
Commissioner Edmondson asked why one of the buildings is labeled "parsonage." Mr. Brown
stated that the ministers will actually live on-site and will occasionally have guests that will stay one
or two days at a time. Commissioner Edmondson asked who these "guests" are. Del Kennedy,
Antioch Churches and Ministries, stated that various ministers who need a break from time to time,
can come stay in the parsonage. The couple who will live on-site are ministers, but they are not
"pastors" of a particular church.
Commissioner Edmondson asked why they have a "chapel." Mr. Kennedy stated one of the reasons
they have to present the building as a chapel/office is to meet some of the requirements of the State
of Texas for their non-profit status; they must have had a service in the chapel within a certain
amount of time.
Commissioner Edmondson asked Mr. Kennedy if they ever intend to hold a revival at this location,
and he stated they do not. She asked him if they intend to hold any type of seminar at this location.
Mr. Kennedy stated that their seminars and conferences draw around 500-800 people, so there would
not be enough room at this location.
Commissioner Sckroetke asked Mr. Kennedy if their ministry is involved in any sort of drag or
alcohol rehabilitation programs, and he stated that they are not.
Vice-Chairman Potter asked City staff if the church wanted to build on the remaining concrete slab,
if they would be required to return with a revised site plan, and Planner Dennis Killough stated that
they would. Vice-Chairman Potter asked Mr. Kennedy why he isn't removing both slabs at one
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time. Mr. Kennedy stated that removal of the smaller slab is going to cost them about $23,000.00,
and they simply cannot afford to remove the larger one right now.
Commissioner Edmondson asked Mr. Kennedy what their hours will be, and he responded by saying
that usually nobody arrives before 9:00 a.m. and most people leave by 4:30 p.m.
Chaimaan Wright asked Mr. Kennedy what his job is. Mr. Kennedy stated that his primary job right
now is to see this project through, but normally he is in charge of handling financing and mortgages.
Due to the new Master Thoroughfare Plan, Vice-Chairman Potter asked Mr. Kennedy if he would
be willing to give another 5' of R.O.W. to meet the new 94' R.O.W. on Randol Mill Avenue. Mr.
Kennedy stated that he is willing to give the additional 5'.
Vice-Chairman Potter asked Mr. Kennedy if he would be willing to put metal gates on his
dumpsters, and Mr. Kennedy stated that he would put metal gates if that is what the Commission
wants.
Vice-Chairman Potter asked what material will be used on the building, and Mr. Kennedy stated that
they will use a fake native stone which is a synthetic stone that is 4" thick. Vice-Chairman Potter
questioned whether or not this building will conform to the houses in the surrounding neighborhoods
which are mostly brick.
Commissioner Creighton asked if the applicant intends to do any type of broadcasting fxom this site.
Mr. Kennedy stated that they will not do any radio or television broadcasting, but they do intend to
use an internet service.
Vice-Chairman Potter asked if the applicant would be willing to change from an "S-P-1" with "CS"
uses to a more restrictive type of use such as the "h" use listed under the "CS" zoning district:
"8.2.h. Religious institutions: churches and facilities for worship, fellowship, and education."
Mr. Kennedy stated that his only concern regarding limiting his uses to "8.2.h" is that, at a future
date, someone decides that their office space is not specifically being used for worship, fellowship,
and education. He doesn't want to get caught later on down the road.
Chairman Wright asked if the office is being used for religious purposes. Mr. Kennedy stated that
if maintaining an office to facilitate missionaries and mission activities, then his answer is yes, it will
be used for religious purposes. Mr. Kennedy stated that everything they do supports the ministry
of their network churches.
Commissioner Schroetke asked what type of work will take place in the office. Mr. Kennedy stated
that the national heads of the various ministries, the heads of their mission organizations, and all of
the information that is disseminated to the churches will be housed in this office.
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Chairman Wright opened the public hearing.
Bill Spivey, 1520 Randol Mill, Southlake, Texas, stated that he is affected by this property more than
anyone in the city because he owns most of the property adjacent to it. He stated that he used to own
this property and built the concrete slabs himself. He assured the Commission that the slabs would
never meet any City codes, and the City has already condemned one of the slabs. He stated that a
vote against this application is a vote to maintain a light industrial use since it is already zoned as
such. He stated that this property would never develop as residential due to its location. He asked
that the Commission approve this application and let the applicant move forward.
Chairman Wright closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Edmondson stated that she feels much better about what the applicant presented at
this meeting than at the last meeting. She stated that her biggest concerns are that the Land Use Plan
shows Low Density Residential and the impact of the traffic from this site on the residential
neighborhoods around this site.
Chairman Wright stated that he would like to see the other concrete slab removed also. He asked
the applicant if he would be willing to commit to removing it. Mr. Kennedy stated that he does not
have the authority to commit to spending that much money.
Commissioner Creighton stated that she would like to see the applicant limit his uses to the "h"
category in the "CS" zoning district. Chairman Wright stated that with an "S-P-i" zoning, he feels
the Commission could add the words, "and ministry offices," to that specific zoning category. Mr.
Kennedy agreed to that change.
Chairman Wright stated that if he were to make a motion to approve this application, he would
require the applicant to remove both slabs. Chairman Wright stated that the concrete can be taken
to Mid-Cities Concrete, and they can crush it and recycle it.
Commissioner Edmondson stated that she would like to require a screening and landscape plan and
require them to have that plan ready before they go to City Council. The Commission agreed to
require a Type "F-1" bufferyard with an 8' screen.
Motion was made to approve ZA 97-013 subject to Site Plan Review Summary No. 3, dated April
11, 1997, forgiving Item #2C (driveway throat depth); limiting uses to Section 8.2.h (to include an
office for the support of the ministry); requiting a landscape plan including but not less than a Type
"F-1" bufferyard adjacent to residential; increasing the R.O.W. dedication from 84' to 94' R.O.W.
along Randol Mill Avenue; limiting the buildings to one story; requiring the buildings exterior to
be a synthetic stone and stucco around dormers and columns; requiring metal gates on the
dumpsters; and requiring the removal of both concrete slabs (which are to be disposed of in a legal
manner).
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(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 04-17-97, tape 1, section #2658)
AGENDA ITEM #6. ZA 97-0! 9. REZONING AND CONCEPT PLAN FOR HARRELL PLACE:
Planner Chris Carpenter informed the Commission that the applicant's request is for the rezoning
of approximately 5.8438 acres situated in the J. G. Allen Survey, Abstract No. 18 and being Tract
lC. The property is located on the south side of Johnson Road and on the southwest comer of the
intersection of Johnson Road and Harrell Drive. The current zoning is "AG" Agricultural District.
The requested zoning is "SF-30" Single Family Residential District. The Land Use Category is
Low Density Residential (may include limited low intensity office and/or retail uses). The owner
and applicant is Wayne Lee. Seventeen written notices were sent to property owners within the
200' notification area, and four responses have been received, two of which were opposed, one
was undecided, and one was in favor.
Wayne Lee, 3220 W. Southlake Boulevard, Southlake, Texas, presented this item to the
Commission. He stated that he reduced the number of lots from nine to eight with a total of seven
driveways fronting on Harrell Drive. He stated that he would restrict the minimum size of homes
to be 2,200 s.f. and estimated the average size to be around 2,700 s.f. He expects the average
price of the homes to be around $160,000.00 - $200,000.00. He stated that he has obtained an
easement from the Whites, and he plans to add enough buried culverts across their property to
relieve the current drainage problem.
Commissioner Edmondson asked Mr. Lee if he looked at the City's Land Use Plan before coming
forward with this application. He stated that he had looked at it and thought that "SF-30" was
considered to be Low Density which is what the Land Use Plan calls for. Commissioner Edmondson
stated that the Low Density Category is for single family residential development at a net density
of one or fewer dwelling units per acre.
Chairman Wright opened the public hearing.
Tom Van Fleet, 407 ]~ Pearson, $outhlake, Texas, stated that he is not opposed to homes being bulk
at this location, and asked the Commission how he can be guaranteed of a minimum sized home on
these lots. He said that he hates to see this property just sit there undeveloped and would like to see
homes there. He asked that special attention be paid to the existing drainage problems in this area.
George Goebel, 3110 Gray Lane, $outhlake, Texas, stated that he has 1 ½ acres with a 3,300 s.f.
home. He is not opposed to Mr. Lee building homes on this land but would like to see minimum one
acre lots with minimum 2,300 s.f. He does not think any of the homes on Gray Lane cost less than
$200,000.00. He would like Mr. Lee to preserve what few trees there are on the land.
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L.D. Tucker, 3300 Gray Lane, Southlake, Texas, stated that the drainage problem needs to be
addressed before any more building occurs.
If needed, Chairman Wright asked Mr. Tucker if he would be agreeable to allow Mr. Lee to regrade
the drainage easement behind his house, and Mr. Tucker stated that he would have a problem if Mr.
Lee puts pipes in to funnel the water onto his property.
Bobby Butler, 3210 Gray Lane, $outhlake, Texas, stated that he would like to see a one acre
minimum lot size and a 2,500 s.f. minimum house size on Mr. Lee's property. He stated that he is
opposed to the culverts as currently shown. He has extreme drainage problems right now and is very
concerned about the impact of the culverts as shown on Mr. Lee's plans.
Boutran Poulin, 345 N. Pearson, Southlake, Texas, stated that he would like to see a one acre
minimum lots. He stated that he has two acres and would like to see at least one acre lots placed
next to him. He has animals on his property and would like the lots next to him to be able to have
animals. He would like the Commission to take a good look at the traffic problem mound the school.
ToddRadford, 3185 Johnson Road, Southlake, Texas, stated that he prefers to see at a minimum one
acre lots. He does not oppose homes being placed on this property; he thinks it is the best use of the
property. He asked for clarification on the restrictions for having animals such as horses on his
property when it is next to "SF-30" zoning.
Planner Dennis Killough stated that animals on Mr. Radford's property must be at least 25' back
from any adjacent property, regardless of the zoning.
Judy Wilson, 201 Harrell Drive, Southlake, Texas, stated she also would like to see a one acre
minimum on the lots. She said there is a major traffic problem on all of the streets surrounding the
school as it is already.
Donald McMoy, 3200 Gray Lane, Southlake, Texas, stated that he also would like to see a one acre
minimum on the lots and a minimum of 2,500 s.f. on the homes. He has drainage problems and is
curious to see how Mr. Lee will handle all the water. He said the street to the school is very narrow
and to add eight homes next to it will only compound the existing traffic problem.
Ronny Castleberry, 151 Harrell Drive, Southlake, Texas, stated that he was not notified of this
zoning change and wanted to see a list of the seventeen property owners who were notified. He said
there is an extreme traffic problem in the area around the school. The neighbors put up cones to
slow down traffic coming through the neighborhood. He asked that the Commission take the traffic
problems into consideration. He opposes anything less than what is already surrounding this
property (one acre minimum lots and 2,500 s.f. minimum house size).
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the engineer on this project. He stated that there are existing drainage problems with this area, and
they plan to make some off-site drainage improvements.
Chairman Wright called for a recess at 9:22 p.m.
Chairman Wright called the meeting back to order at 9:29 p.m.
Chairman Wright asked Mr. Lee if he would commit to placing a 2,500 s.f minimum on the houses.
Mr. Lee stated that he would agree to do that.
Vice-Chairman Potter asked Mr. Lee why he chose "SF-30" zoning in the middle of ail "SF-1A"
zoned lots. Vice-Chairman Potter stated that he cannot support anything less than "SF-1A."
Commissioner Edmondson stated that she cannot support "SF-30" zoning, either. She said she really
gets unhappy when she sees developers come in with a plan to make an area more dense than what
is indicated on the Land Use Plan.
Mr. Lee stated that City staff never indicated to him that his request did not match the Land Use
Plan; not a single Staff Comment was raised about that issue. He thought all along that he was in
compliance.
Chairman Wright stated that if he owned this piece of property, he envisions "SF-30" zoning or some
combination of several zonings as a good transition between the school property and the other
properties.
Vice-Chairman Potter stated that he would support six lots with increased acreage per lot; he said
that Mr. Lee could stay with the "SF-30" zoning and just increase the lot size.
Motion was made to deny ZA 97-019.
Motion: Edmondson
Second: Creighton
Ayes: Schroetke, Potter, Edmondson, Creighton
Nays: Wright
Approved: 4-1 (to deny)
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 04-17-97, tape 1, section #5083)
AGENDA ITEM #7. ZA 97-020. PRELIMiNARY PLAT FOR HARRELL PLACE:
Motion was made to withdraw ZA 97-020 at the applicant's request.
Motion: Creighton
Second: Potter
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Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 04-17-97, tape 1, section #5155)
AGENDA ITEM #8. ZA 96-159. REZON1NG:
Planner Chris Carpenter informed the Commission that the applicant's request is for the rezoning
of approximately 43.696 acres situated in the Thomas Easter Survey, Abstract No. 474, and being
Tracts 5, 5A, 1 lA, and 1 lB. The applicant has reduced his original zoning request to 29.51 acres
situated in the Thomas Easter Survey, Abstract No. 474, and being a portion of Tracts 5, 11 A, and
liB and all of Tract 5A. The property is located on the east side of Crooked Lane and
approximately 560' south of the intersection East Southlake Boulevard (F.M. 1709) and Crooked
Lane. The current zoning is "AG" Agricultural District. The requested zoning is "I-l" Light
Industrial District. The Land Use Categories are Low Density Residential (may include limited low
intensity office and/or retail uses) and Industrial (may include the manufacturing, processing,
packaging, assembly, storage, warehousing and/or distribution of products). The Owner and
Applicant is Ken Smith. Fifteen written notices were sent to property owners within the 200'
notification area, and four responses were received which were opposed and one response was
received which was undecided. Two responses outside the 200' notification area were received and
one was in favor and one was opposed. There was a second notification in which six written notices
were sent to property owners within the 200' notification area, and one response was received which
was in favor. One response outside the 200' notification area was received and was in favor also.
John Levitt, ~ E. Levitt Engineers, 726 Commerce, Suite 104, Southlake, Texas, presented this item
to the Commission. Mr. Levitt stated that Airport Ordinance 479 does not allow any of this property
to be developed for residential use. He said that with the development of Heritage Industrial Park,
they will have direct access out to Highway 26.
Commissioner Creighton stated that the application before her does not address any of her original
comments or concerns about this development which were discussed at the ftrst Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting.
Commissioner Creighton asked Mr. Levitt if he sees any uses on this property requiring deliveries
by eighteen-wheeled tracks, and he stated that some might require deliveries by large trucks which
also currently make deliveries to Commerce Business Park.
Chairman Wright opened the public hearing.
Roger Williams (owns property across the street on Crooked Lane), stated that he purchased his
property many years ago intending to build a house on it. He stated that the builder did not tell him
the extent of the noise level from the airport which he later discovered for himself. After he
purchased the property, he was in a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting and was told that he
could not even get a building permit for a house in this area due to the airport. He said he totally
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agrees with Mr. Smith's proposal and feels it is the best use of the land. He feels it would be good
for his property value. He said that progress is upon us, and it is time to rezone the property and
begin development.
Bobby Struempler, 700 Whispering Woods, Southlake, Texas, stated that he is opposed to this
application. He asked the Commission to please consider them as being a residential neighborhood.
He said that placing signs on Crooked Lane to discourage truck traffic will not work.
Chairman Wright closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Creighton stated that simply because it is shown as "I- 1" on the Land Use Plan does
not mean that the City has preordained that there will be industrial warehouses in this area. She said
the "I-1" category permits "O- 1" uses within it. She said that she has a problem with the entire tract
except for the area along Crooked Lane in which Mr. Smith is requesting "O-1" zoning. She
referenced an article from the Dallas Morning News which addressed existing office warehouse
space in the DFW area that is currently unleased. She said that even Grapevine has a great deal of
unleased office warehouse space. Commissioner Creighton stated that there are three areas of great
concern to her: increase in crime, destruction of roads, and increase in traffic. She stated that
Southlake Boulevard is already extremely overcrowded and this development would significantly
increase the traffic on Southlake Boulevard. She realizes that this property cannot develop as
residential and would support office space.
Commissioner Schroetke stated that she does not support any type of access from this property to
Crooked Lane.
Commissioner Creighton asked Mr. Levitt if he did a market analysis to determine whether or not
office warehouse use is needed in Southlake. Mr. Levitt stated that he is not qualified to do a market
analysis. He stated that Mr. Smith retained a real estate consultant who determined that this use is
needed.
Chairman Wright asked Commissioner Creighton what area she is talking about in Grapevine. She
stated that there is land that fronts State Highway 114 and land on Business Northwest Highway near
the intersection with Dallas Street. Chairman Wright stated that those are dock-type warehouses,
not office warehouses. Commissioner Creighton said that there are signs on them which state,
"Office Warehouse Space Available." Chairman Wright stated that those warehouses are several
hundred thousand square feet and are not the same thing as this application.
Chairman Wright asked if these would be owner occupied, and Mr. Levitt stated that they would.
Commissioner Schroetke asked what the average building size will be, and Mr. Levitt stated about
15,000 s.fto 20,000 s.f.
Commissioner Edmondson asked what the distance is from this site to Bank Street. Mr. Levitt stated
that it is about 1,500 feet, or quarter of a mile, from Bank Street. She stated that the Commission
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denied Shurgard Storage because they did not want those types of uses in Southlake. She said that
Shurgard's site was not close to any residential. She said that there are many more unknowns about
Mr. Smith's site in terms of users, and it is adjacent to residential.
Commissioner Edmondson stated that something that also bothers her by allowing "I-1" zoning next
to residential is stated in Section 26.7 of the "I-1" zoning district which reads:
"26.7 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS - The following are maximum accepted levels of noise,
vibration, smoke, particulate matter, and toxic and noxious matter allowable for industrial uses."
Commissioner Edmondson said that statement says it all to her, especially when the Commission
denied Shurgard Storage which was not adjacent to residential.
Vice-Chairman Potter stated that straight zoning gives little flexibility; "S-P-1" zoning might work
better on this site. He said he would be willing to support some of the "I-1" uses.
Chairman Wright asked Mr. Levitt how he feels about an "S-P-1" zoning with limited "I-1" uses.
Mr. Levitt stated that they have already limited themselves adjacent to the residential.
Motion was made to deny ZA 96-159.
Motion: Creighton
Second: Edmondson
Mr. Levitt asked that this item, along with the next three items, be tabled to allow the applicant to
take another look at them.
City Attorney Debra Drayovitch stated that a motion to table takes precedence over another pending
motion.
Motion was made to table ZA 96-159, ZA 97-028, ZA 97-029, and ZA 97-030.
Motion: Schroetke
Motion failed.
There was no second to Commissioner Schroetke's motion, so the motion failed, and the original
motion was voted on.
Ayes: Creighton, Edmondson, Potter
Nays: Schroetke, Wright
Approved: 3-2 (to deny)
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 04-17-97, tape 2, section #1025)
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AGENDA ITEM #9. ZA 97-028. REZONING:
Planner Chris Carpenter informed the Commission that the applicant's request is for the rezoning
of approximately 8.55 acres situated in the Thomas Easter Survey, Abstract No. 474, being a portion
of Tracts 5, llA, and liB. The property is located on the east side of Crooked Lane and
approximately 560' south of the intersection of East Southlake Boulevard (F.M. 1709) and Crooked
Lane. The current zoning is "AG" Agricultural District. The requested zoning is "O-1" Office
District. The Land Use Categories are Low Density Residential (may include limited low intensity
office and/or retail uses) and Industrial (may include the manufacturing, processing, packaging,
assembly, storage, warehousing and/or distribution of products). The Owner and Applicant is Ken
Smith. In the first notification, nine written notices were sent to property owners within the 200'
notification area, and one response was received and was in favor. In the second notification, one
response was received which was in favor.
John Levitt, J. E. Levitt Engineers, 726 Commerce, Suite 104, Southlake, Texas, presented this item
to the Commission.
Chairman Wright opened the public hearing.
Ira Lee Johnson, 720 Whispering Woods, Southlake, Texas, asked the Commission to deny this
request at this time. She said if Crooked Lane was made wider someday, it might be fine, but it is
not safe right now.
Para Morrison, 710 Whispering Woods, Southlake, Texas, stated her concern about the possible
increase in traffic on Crooked Lane.
Chairman Wright closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Schroetke stated that she does not want access from this site to Crooked Lane.
Mr. Levitt stated that they intend to have a rear common access easement, although it is not currently
shown on the plans. He said they will revise the plans to show that.
Commissioner Edmondson said that given the fact that there cannot be residential on this property,
she supports office zoning.
Motion was made to approve ZA97-028.
Motion: Edmondson
Second: Schroetke
Ayes: Schroetke, Wright, Potter, Edmondson, Creighton
Nays: None
Approved: $-0
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(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 04-17-97, tape 2, section #1391)
AGENDA ITEM #10. ZA 97-029. REZONING AND CONCEPT PLAN OF STONECREST
BUSINESS PARK:
Planner Chris Carpenter informed the Commission that the applicant's request is for the rezoning
of approximately 5.63 acres situated in the Thomas Easter Survey, Abstract No. 474, being a portion
of Tract 5. The property is located approximately 200' east of the 2400 Block of Crooked Lane.
The current zoning is "AG" Agricultural District. The requested zoning is "S-P-2" Generalized
Site Plan District with "O-1," "B-l," and limited "I-1" Light Industrial District uses. The Land Use
Category is Industrial (may include the manufacturing, processing, packaging, assembly, storage,
warehousing and/or distribution of products). The owner and applicant is Ken Smith. In the first
notification, five written notices were sent to property owners within the 200' notification area,
and two responses were received which were in favor. In the second notification, no responses
have been received.
dohn Levitt, d. E. Levitt Engineers, 726 Commerce, Suite 104, Southlake, Texas, presented this item
to the Commission. He distributed a new plan which reflects a 30' bufferyard adjacent to the
residential.
Commissioner Edmondson stated that she cannot see any of the "B- 1" uses that she would want next
to her house.
Commissioner Creighton stated that she cannot see many of the uses in "B-1" and "I-1" zoning
districts adjacent to residential.
Mr. Levitt asked to withdraw ZA 97-029. He stated that they will visit with Commissioners
Edmondson and Creighton to discuss their concerns about the "B-1" and "I-1" uses adjacent to
residential and possibly strike some uses.
Motion was made at the applicant's request to withdraw ZA 97-029.
Motion: Potter
Second: Edmondson
Ayes: Schroetke, Wright, Potter, Edmondson, Creighton
Nays: None
Approved: 5-0
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 04-17-97, tape 2, section #1911)
AGENDA ITEM #11. ZA 97-030. PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR STONECREST BUSINESS
PARK:
Motion was made at the applicant's request to withdraw ZA 97-030.
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Motion: Potter
Second: Edmondson
Ayes: Schroetke, Wright, Potter, Edmondson, Creighton
Nays: None
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Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 04-17-97, tape 2, section # 1936)
AGENDA ITEM #13. ZA 97-017. REZON1NG OF 1966 EAST DOVE ROAD:
Planner Chris Carpenter informed the Commission that the applicant's request is for the rezoning
of approximately 0.505 acres situated in the F. Throop Survey, Abstract No. 1511 and being Tract
1B3A. The property is located at 1966 East Dove Road, on the northeast comer of the intersection
of East Dove Road and Royal Oaks Court. The current zoning is "CS" Community Service District.
The requested zoning is "SF-20B" Single Family Residential District. The Land Use Category is
Low Density Residential (may include limited low intensity office and/or retail uses). The owner
and applicant is Dennis E. McConn. Ten written notices were sent to property owners within the
200' notification area, and one response was received which was in favor.
Dennis McConn, 3908B ~E Sixth Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas, presented this item to the Commission.
He stated that he has sold the house and has turned over the deed to the new owner.
Chairman Wright stated that he does not know if they can continue since Mr. McConn has deeded
the property over to the new owner. Chairman Wright asked Mr. McCorm to return with either an
acknowledgment filled out correctly or return with the new owner. Mr. McConn stated that would
be fine, and that he would return.
AGENDA ITEM #17. ZA 97-034. REZON1NG OF 320 W. HIGHLAND:
Planner Chris Carpenter informed the Commission that the applicant's request is for the rezoning
of approximately 6.311 acres situated in the Thomas M. Hood Survey, Abstract No. 706, and being
Tract SD. The property is located at 320 West Highland Street, being on the north side of West
Highland Street approximately 800' west of the intersection of North White Chapel Boulevard and
West Highland Street. The Land Use Category is Low Density Residential (may include limited low
intensity office and/or retail uses).The Current Zoning is "AG" Agricultural District. The Requested
Zoning is "SF-1B" Single Family Residential District. The Owner and Applicant is Terry Robert
Seabom. Ten written notices were sent to property owners within the 200' notification area, and two
responses were received with one being opposed and one being undecided.
There was no one present to represent the applicant on this item.
The Commission agreed to continue this item to the May 1, 1997, continuation meeting.
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Motion was made to continue Agenda Item #4, ZA 97-017, ZA 97-034, and Agenda Item #21, and
to continue the Public Hearing, to the May 1, 1997 Planning and Zoning Commission continuation
meeting.
Motion: Potter
Second: Creighton
Ayes: Schroetke, Wright, Potter, Edmondson, Creighton
Nays: None
Approved: 5-0
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 04-17-97, tape 2, section #2511)
THE REMAINING ITEMS WERE HEARD THE EVENING OF MAY 1, 1997
COMMISSION PRESENT: Chairman Joe Wright, Vice-Chairman Rex Potter; Members: Ann
Creighton, Debra Edmondson, Dona Schroetke and Lanny Tate
COMMISSION ABSENT: James Murphy
CITY STAFF PRESENT: City Attorney Debra Drayovitch, Community Development Director
Greg Last, Planner Chris Carpenter, Parks and Recreation Director Kim Lenoir, and Community
Development Secretary Lori Farwell
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wright at 7:09 p.m.
AGI~NDA ITEM #4. ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 480-Y. ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR
PERSONAL CARE FACILITIES:
Motion was made to table Agenda Item #4 to the May 8, 1997, Regular Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting.
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AQENDA ITEM #13. ZA 97-017. REZON1NG OF 1966 EAST DOVE ROAD:
Planner Chris Carpenter informed the Commission that this request is for the rezoning of
approximately 0.505 acres situated in the F. Throop Survey, Abstract No. 1511 and being Tract
1B3A. The property is located at 1966 East Dove Road, on the northeast comer of the intersection
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of East Dove Road and Royal Oaks Court. The current zoning is "CS" Community Service District.
The requested zoning is "SF-20B" Single Family Residential District. The Land Use Category is
Low Density Residential (may include limited low intensity office and/or retail uses). The owner
and applicant is Dennis E. McConn / Phillip Bumette. Ten written notices were sent to property
owners within the 200' notification area, and one response was received which was in favor.
Dennis E. McConn, 3908B ~ Sixth Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas, presented this item to the
Commission. He stated that at the time of application, he was the owner of the property, but has
since sold it to Phillip Bumette. The issue of the property not being properly zoned arose at the time
he put the house up for sale.
The current owner, Phillip Burnette, was also present to represent this item.
Chairman Wright opened the public hearing. No one in the audience stepped forward to speak.
Chairman Wright closed the public hearing.
Motion was made to approve ZA 97-017.
Motion:
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(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 05-01-97, tape 1, section #090)
AGENDA ITEM #17. ZA 97-034. REZON1NG OF 320 W. HIGHLAND:
Planner Chris Carpenter informed the Commission that this request is for the rezoning of
approximately 6.311 acres situated in the Thomas M. Hood Survey, Abstract No. 706, and being
Tract 8D. The property is located on 320 West Highland Street, being on the north side of West
Highland Street approximately 800' west of the intersection of North White Chapel Boulevard and
West Highland Street. The current zoning is "AG" Agricultural District. The requested zoning is
"SF-1B" Single Family Residential District. The Land Use Category is Low Density Residential
(may include limited low intensity office and/or retail uses). The owner and applicant is Terry
Robert Seaborn. Ten written notices were sent to property owners within the 200' notification area,
and four responses were received which were opposed and one was received which was undecided.
Terry Seaborn presented this item to the Commission. He stated that he is dividing the property for
financing purposes. He said that he is asking for "SF-1B" zoning because of the size of the existing
house, and City staff advised him to request that zoning.
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Commissioner Edmondson stated that she is confused as to why the applicant is asking for "SF-1B"
zoning on all six acres and not just on the one acre surrounding the house.
Mr. Seabom stated that City staff led him to believe that it is easier to zone ail of the property the
same.
Commissioner Edmondson asked if the applicant would have trouble getting financing if the
remainder of the property remained zoned as "AG."
Chairman Wright stated that the applicant would need to provide a legal description of the one acre
that the house is on and request zoning for that one acre.
Community Development Director G-reg Last stated that the applicant could not request zoning only
on the one acre surrounding the house and leave the remainder of the property as "AG," because he
would not meet the ten acre minimum which is required for "AG" zoning; the applicant would need
to come back and rezone that piece of property, too.
Vice-Chairman Potter asked Mr. Seabom if he would be agreeable to zone the remaining five acres
"RE" instead of"SF-1B." Mr. Seabom stated that he would not agree to that.
Commissioner Edmondson asked Mr. Seaborn if he intends to sell the remaining five acres to a
builder/developer. Mr. Seaborn stated that he is currently under contract with Century 21 until
November 1997 and probably won't be able to do anything until after that.
Commissioner Tate asked Mr. Seabom if he would be agreeable to zoning the one acre around the
house "SF-1B" and zoning the remaining five acres "SF-1A." Mr. Seabom stated that he would
agree to that.
Chairman Wright opened the public hearing.
John Larsen, 335 Ravenaux Drive, Southlake, Texas, stated that he and his neighbors are concerned
about the preservation of the horse trails which currently go through Mr. Seaborn's property. He
stated that he is in favor of"SF-1A" zoning, but not in favor of"SF-1B' zoning.
Mr. Seaborn stated that he wanted it to be known that he intends to put up a fence eventually.
Chairman Wright closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Schroetke stated that she would be in favor of "SF-1B" zoning on the one acre around
the house and "SF-1A" zoning on the remainder of the property. Commissioner Tate agreed with
her.
Commissioner Edmondson stated that if the applicant intends to build a subdivision with 1,500 s.f.
homes, she would like him to be upfront with his intentions. She stated that she would reluctantly
agree to "SF-1A" zoning on the remaining five acres, but would rather see "RE" zoning.
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Chairman Wright stated that it has been many years since a 1,500 s.f. home was built in Southlake.
He said he is not afraid of the "SF-1B" zoning on the existing home because it addresses the existing
situation. He said the question is whether the Commission wants "SF-1A" or "RE" on the
remainder.
Commissioner Schroetke stated that there probably could not be more than four lots of one acre each
on the large piece of property.
Commissioner Creighton stated that her concern is that the Commission is basically zoning a
subdivision, when they are not really being asked to zone a subdivision. She does not feel she has
a clear picture from the applicant as to what he intends to do with this property.
Motion was made to approve ZA 97-034, amending the applicant's request to "SF-1B" on
approximately one acre to accommodate the existing house and "SF-1A" on the remainder of the
property and recommending that the applicant obtain a legal description before the case goes to City
Council.
Motion: Potter
Second: Tate
Ayes: Schroetke, Tate, Wright, Potter, Edmondson, Creighton
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 05-01-97, tape 2, section #043)
AGENDA ITEM #21. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE NO. 483-F. REVISIONS TO THE PARK
DEDICATION PROVISIONS. THOROUGHFARE PLAN REFERENCES. AND OTHER
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS:
Planner Chris Carpenter reviewed the Park Board changes to the park dedication requirements which
were: doubling the dedication acreage requirement for both residential and commercial
developments, proposing cost-per-acre calculations based on appraised value rather than tax value,
eliminating credit for private parks, and making a recommendation to P&Z to accept or refuse
dedications as shown on plats. He stated that the revision given to the Commission is 95% old Park
Dedication Ordinance although it has better language, it is more concise, and it has a better outline.
Mr. Carpenter also stated that the new revision also contains the addition of some fairly substantial
policy changes.
Commissioner Schroetke asked how the evaluation of fees is calculated. Mr. Carpenter stated that
the Tan'ant Appraisal District value is used to determine an average cost-per-acre for non-developed
land at budget time. If one lot is similiar in nature to another lot, he stated that Tarrant Appraisal
District typically gives them the exact same appraisal fee. Commissioner Schroetke stated that she
does not see that as working because there are areas of land that are going to be more expensive than
other areas; she thinks there will be a discrepancy.
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Chairman Wright stated that the purpose of this is to accommodate the children so that they will
have a place to play, and the rich child does not play any harder than the poor child. He said that one
should not have to pay more than the other.
Commissioner Schroetke stated that what she is trying to say is that there should be a commercial
average, and there should be a residential average; commemial land will cost more than residential
land.
Chairman Wright stated that the commercial property puts a minimal load on the park system in
comparison to the residential.
Commissioner Edmondson stated that it is important to remember that it is not just parks, it is open
space, too.
Chairman Wright stated that there will not be any more open space, because with this proposal, there
is no credit given for open space.
Commissioner Creighton stated that she is anxious to hear from the Park Board as to why they
eliminated the credit for private parks.
Sherry Berman, representative of the Park Board, stated that subdivisions such as Timarron have
their private parks which help the people of those subdivisions, but do not help the people of the
entire City. She said the reason the Park Board wants to change the appraisal calculations is so that
they will have more money to buy more acreage for parks.
Kim Lenoir, Park Director, stated that six years ago there was a need to offer an incentive to
developers to build neighborhood parks because there was not any City money to build them. Now
that the City is transitioning, she said, it needs more public parkland and more public trails. She said
she receives many complaints from people who cannot use the private parks because they do not live
in a particular neighborhood.
Commissioner Edmondson asked Ms. Berman if the Park Board has any comparison figures of the
larger subdivisions and how much park acreage they currently have and how much they would be
required to have under this new ordinance. Ms. Berman stated that information is in the Park Master
Plan.
Ms. Lenoir stated that currently the City of Southlake has 103 acres of private neighborhood parks
and 13 acres of public neighborhood parks.
Chairman Wright asked how much Corps of Engineer (C.O.E.) property the City has acquired. Ms.
Lenoir stated that the City has not acquired any. She stated that in order to acquire C.O.E. property,
the City needed a Park Master Plan which they now have.
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If the City had pursued the C.O.E. property as it was discussed six years ago, Chairman Wright
stated that the City could have spent the money currently being used to buy additional land to make
improvements on the C.O.E. property.
Commissioner Edmondson asked who decides ifa developer pays the money or dedicates the land.
Ms. Berman stated that the City Council decides that.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 05-01-97, tape 2, section #628)
Chairman Wright stated that instead of buying land for the purpose of open space, the City should
acquire the Corps property for free.
Chairman Wright asked why the Park Board doubled the amount of land dedication requirements
from one acre for every fifty dwelling units to one acre for every twenty-five dwelling units. Ms.
Lenoir stated that those figures came from the Park Master Plan.
Chairman Wright stated that at the time the old ordinance was drafted, the City did not have the half-
cent sales tax and asked if any consideration was given to that when making the above calculations.
Ms. Lenoir stated that the calculations were derived from the citizen surveys received with the
primary concern being open space.
Commissioner Edmondson stated that she is not sure the calculation of fees should be left up to the
City Council because one Council may lean one way and another may lean the opposite way. She
questioned whether or not there should be a formula for these calculations.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 05-01-97, tape 3, section #627)
After discussion, it was agreed that the language in Section 7.05.A.2., Calculation of Fees, should
be changed to:
This determination shall be based on a reasonable study and investigation performed Ly an
m~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ndevendent registered land appraisal firm as to the
average fair market ~ ~f~ value of acreage in the City.
Chairman Wright opened the public hearing.
Martin Schelling, 2665 1~ White Chapel, Southlake, Texas, stated that he worked on the half-cent
sales tax committee and felt it was a fair and equitable solution. He was convinced at that time that
the City could get the proper parks with that money, and it would not be necessary to use reactionary
methods at a later date to find money to buy park land. He stated that the new homeowner is going
to have to pay double while the existing Southlake resident will not. He does not want to see the
private neighborhood parks be eliminated; he thinks they are necessary and appealing. He said the
residents feel a certain amount of security in having a private neighborhood park.
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Chairman Wright called the meeting back to order at 10:10 p.m.
Chairman Wright stated that if the Commission leaves the requirements the same and changes the
land value from $25,000 to $40,000, the park land dedication fee would go from $500 to $800. He
does not think the dedication needs to be doubled.
Fred Joyce, 455 Randol Mill, Southlake, Texas, stated that the private park credit for developers
should not be eliminated, and if it is, the City will be the one to lose.
Sherry Berman stated that the City needs both: a change in the appraisal evaluation of the land and
a change to one acre for every twenty-five dwelling units.
Chairman Wright suggested that the Commission not double the dedication requirements. He
suggested that the language in Section 7.05.A.2., Calculation of Fees, should be changed to:
The City Council shall annually establish an acreage acq-a[g~t':zn cost figure to be used
in calculating park fees.
Chairman Wright stated that he thinks the word "acquisition" is referring to the land the City has
acquired in West Beach for park land.
Chairman Wright stated that he will leave the public heating open.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 05-01-97, tape 4, section #628)
Chairman Wright suggested changing "shall" to "may" on Page 5, Line 16.
Mr. Last suggested changing "plat" to "development" on Page 5, Line 17.
Vice-Chairman Potter suggested changing "shall" to "may" on Page 5, Line 12.
Commissioner Edmondson suggested on Page 5, Line 4 - Section 7.06, Private Parks, removing the
entire sentence, "No credit toward any required dedications and/or fees shall be given to park land
which is not dedicated to the City," and inserting the paragraph from the existing Subdivision
Ordinance, Section 7.02.C.6., with the following amendments:
"If a developer desires to incorporate private park, recreation or open space areas or amenities
within his development he may receive limited credit for these facilities against his public open
space dedication requirements. A developer ~ request credit for any
private park, recreation or open space area, but such private park, recreation or open space
amenities may never satisfy more than 50% of the total park and open space dedication
requirement."
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Commissioner Creighton expressed her concern about giving credit to golf courses. She said that
when a developer makes a golf course "for members only" and requires dues to be paid, it is not
serving as a private park for anybody - not even for the residents of that subdivision.
Mr. Last stated that to his knowledge, Timarron has never requested credit toward the golf course
itself for a private park but only as open space.
Motion was made to approve Revisions to Subdivision Ordinance - Park Dedication Section - Draft
#4, dated March 24, 1997, with the following amendments:
· Page 3, Line 27 - substituting "land value" for "acquisition"
· Page 3, Line 28 - inserting after "performed," the words "annually and may be performed"
· Page 3, Line 29 - insert after "value," the words "as opposed to tax value"
· Page 5, Line 4 - Section 7.06, Private Parks, removing the sentence, "No credit toward any
required dedications and/or fees shall be given to park land which is not dedicated to the City."
and inserting the paragraph from the existing Subdivision Ordinance, Section 7.02.C.6., with the
following amendments:
"If a developer desires to incorporate private park, recreation or open space areas or amenities
within his development he may receive limited credit for these facilities against his public open
space dedication requirements. A developer ~ request credit for any
private park, recreation or open space area, but such private park, recreation or open space
amenities may never satisfy more than 50% of the total park and open space dedication
requirement."
· Page 5, Line 12 - substituting "may" for "shall"
· Page 5, Line 16 - substituting "may" for "shall"
· Page 5, Line 17 - substituting "development" for "plat"
Motion: Potter
Second: Edmondson
Ayes: Potter, Edmondson, Creighton
Nays: Wright, Tate, Schroetke
Tie vote: 3-3
Motion failed.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 05-01-97, tape 5, section #449)
Chairman Wright stated that he agrees with everything in Vice-Chairman Potter's motion except the
doubling of the land dedication requirements.
Commissioner Schroetke stated that she still feels that the non-residential land dedication
requirements are okay as stated in the new revision, but she would like to see the residential
requirements remain as stated in the old ordinance (one acre for every fifty lots).
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Motion was made to approve Revisions to Subdivision Ordinance - Park Dedication Section - Draft
#4, requiring the exact same amendments as listed above with one (1) addition: leaving residential
land dedication requirements as listed in the existing Subdivision Ordinance, Section 7.02.A. (one
(1) acre of park land for each fifty (50) residential lots); and amending non-residential land
dedication requirements as listed in Draft #4 (one (1) acre of park land for every twenty-five (25)
non-residential gross acres).
Motion: Schroetke
Second: Tate
Ayes: Wright, Tate, Schroetke
Nays: Potter, Edmondson, Creighton
Tie vote: 3-3
Motion failed.
Chairman Wright stated that this item will be tabled to the next Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting on May 8, 1997.
Chairman Wright adjourned the meeting at 11:28 p.m. on May 1, 1997.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 05-01-97, tape 6, section #096)
Chairman
ATTEST:
Loft A. Farwell
Community Development Secretary
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