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08/02/2001-PZ-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AUGUST 2, 2001 PRESENT: Jack Richardson, Polly Dwyer, Ken Perry, Mark Bulger, Ralph Cain, Joe Falls ABSENT: Shelley Ruland OTHERS PRESENT: Code Enforcement Officer Bob Hagemann, Utility Billing Clerk Esmeralda Wilkerson, Stephen Pace, Frank Rodgers, Sheila Enlow 1. Jack Richardson Called Meeting to Order. 2. Approve Minutes: June 28, 2001 July 12, 2001 Joe Falls indicated on the July 12, 2001 minutes, Jack Smith was not present. Polly Dwyer moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Joe Falls, Motion carried unanimously. 3. Conduct Public Hearing Regarding a Zoning Request Change from Bl (Business 1) to 2F (Two Family) on property legally described as Original Town Block 79, lot 3B. Property is located on the N.E. corner of Plum and Seventh Streets. Public Hearing opened. Frank Rodgers indicated he wanted to maintain the area, and that this would add to the property values not take away from them. He indicated the property meets all of the size requirements. He indicated he felt the lot was too small for commercial property, and that the area is family oriented without commercial business. Discussion regarding the proposed structure. Ralph Cain expressed concerns regarding parking. Discussion regarding setbacks. Discussion what was on the lot. It was an old historical marker. Sheila Enlow spoke against the request. She indicated there was enough noise in the area already, and she did not want the property changed to Residential zoning. She indicated she was against spot zoning. She would like to see it remain as is. Discussed traffic, curbs and sidewalks. Discussion regarding parking requirements. Public Bearing closed. 4. Consider and Possible Action Regarding a Zoning Request Change from Bl (Business 1) to 2F (Two Family) on property legally described as Original Town Block 79, lot 3B. Property is located on the N.E. corner of Plum and Seventh Streets. Joe Falls moved to approve the request. Polly Dyer requested Mr. Rodgers put a clause put in the lease for no on-street parking. Frank Rodgers agreed to put the clause in his lease. Polly Dwyer seconded. Motion carried 5 to 1. Mark Bulger voted no. 5. Conduct Public Bearing Regarding to Consider a Specific Use Permit for Travel Trailer and Recreational Vehicle Sales on property legally described as Abstract 1241, Henry Tierwester Survey, Tract 176. Property is located at 600 S. Stemmons Frwy. Public Bearing opened. Steve Pace spoke against the request. Be indicated the motor homes are leaking oil, and felt that they should have to follow the same rules he had to. Be had to put in parking facilities, and this gentleman is putting the homes on the grass and leaking oil onto the ground. Be felt they should all have the same rules. Discussion. Public Bearing closed. 6. Consider and Possible Action Regarding to Consider a Specific Use Permit for Travel Trailer and Recreational Vehicle Sales on property legally described as Abstract 1241, Henry Tierwester Survey, Tract 176. Property is located at 600 S. Stemmons Frwy. Polly Dwyer indicated his lease is for six months, then he will either buy or vacate the property. Discussed the specific use permit. Ralph Cain moved to deny the request based on the environmental issues. Mark Bulger seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 7. Conduct Public Bearing Regarding to Consider a Specific Use Permit for Travel Trailer and Recreational Vehicle Sales on property legally described as Abstract 1241, Henry Tierwester Survey, Tract 222. Property is located at 1200 Stemmons, Lot A. Public Bearing opened. Steve Pace spoke in favor of the request. Discussed the base and rock be was using as a parking area. Discussed the travel trailers and motor homes being sold on the property. Discussed the fence, and that it is needed. A variance may be requested on the fence and the 20' setback. Steve Pace indicated be was putting up a fence between No Frill's Grill and bis property. Discussed the zoning of the property. It is zoned B2. Discussion regarding the parking lot. Steve Pace indicated be bad received the requirements for oil leaks from TXDOT. Ken Perry asked if be would be allowed to put in permanent offices. Bob Hagemann indicated this would be permanent, and be will eventually be able to tie onto City facilities. Public Bearing closed. 8. Consider and Possible Action Regarding to Consider a Specific Use Permit for Travel Trailer and Recreational Vehicle Sales on property legally described as Abstract 1241, Henry Tierwester Survey, Tract 222. Property is located at 1200 Stemmons, Lot A. Polly Dwyer moved to approve the specific use permit with the understanding that be property is zoned B-2. Discussed cleaning the property. Mark Bulger seconded. Motion carried, Jack Richardson abstained. 9. Any Other Such Matters. None. 10. Meeting Adjourned.