08/09/2007-PZ-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: PLANNING AND ZONING
August 9, 2007
PRESENT: Paul Edleman, Shelley Ruland, Kay VanHauen, Gary Bilyeu, Glen Jensen,
Russell Martin
ABSENT: Brian Hutchenon
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager Mike Brice, Engineering Coordinator Samantha Renz City
Engineer Rob Woods, Enrique Flores, Mn. Flores
1. Gary Bilyeu Called Meeting to Order.
2. Minutes: June 11, 2007 -Workshop
June 21, 2007
3. Conduct Public Hearing to Consider a Specific Use Permit for a Communication Tower
on Property Legally Described as OT Sanger, Block 22. Property is Located on s•
Street. (Sanger Government Center on 5th Street)
Public Hearing Opened.
Enrique Flores, County Engineer, Dallas TX, here to answer any questions. He
indicated they are proposing to replace the existing tower, because they are changing
frequencies. Because of the change, with the current tower they cannot connect to the
other side of Denton. They need the tower to go higher.
Discussed the size of the new tower in comparison to the old tower.
Shelley Ruland asked if there were any safety concerns.
Mr. Flores -indicated it was a monopole, like seen in neighborhoods for cellular
companies. There is a fall zone with those.
Discussed location of the tower.
Russell Martin asked what the life span is of the new tower.
Mr. Flores indicated about 10 yean.
Discussed 2• tower will be removed within 2 to 4 weeks after the new one is installed.
Public Hearing Closed.
4. Consider-and Possible Action Regarding a Specific Use Permit for a Communication
Tower on Property Legally Described as OT Sanger, Block 22. Property is Located on
~ Street. (Sanger Government Center on 5 .. Street)
Gary Bilyeu asked if there was any expense associated with the City.
Mr. Flores indicated there was not.
Russell Martin indicated he would like them to add to the SUP that the County will
remove the tower when it is no longer in use.
Shelley Ruland moved to grant the Specific Use Permit for a Communication Tower on
Property Legally Described as OT Sanger, Block 22, with the stipulation that the
County will remove the tower when it is no longer in use.
Russell Martin seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. Conduct Public Hearing to Consider a Zoning Request Change from B-1 (Business-I)
to B-2 (Business-2) on Properties Legally Described as follows:
A) Original Town Sanger, Block 77,Lot 1 (N53.3') -807 4th Street
B) Original Town Sanger, Block 77, Lot 2,3 (N44') -800-808 N Slh Street
C) Original Town Sanger, Block 78, Lot 3 (WSO' ofS81') -511 Plum
0) Original Town Sanger, Block 78, Lot 1,2 (all) 3,4 (North part) 805 N. ~
E) Towne North (Sanger ISO) Lot 1 -807 N. 5th
F) Towne North (Sanger ISO) Lot 2A -809 N. 5th
G) Towne North (Sanger ISO) Lot 2B-810 N. 6th
H) Towne North (Sanger ISO) Lot 3 -808 N. 6th
Public Hearing Opened.
John Springer, 802 N. Keaton Road, indicated they were not changing anything as far
as the present use. They were trying to get the zoning in compliance with what is
currently there. Some of the things in the past have not been in compliance.
Discussed ·locations of current businesses.
Discussed current and previous uses.
Public Hearing Closed.
6. Consider and Possible Action Regarding a Zoning Request Change from B-1 (Business-
1) to B-2 (Business-2) on Properties Legally Described as follows:
A) Original Town Sanger, Block 77, Lot 1 (N53.3') -807 4m Street
B) Original Town Sanger, Block 77, Lot 2,3 (N44') -800-808 N 5th Street
C) Original Town Sanger, Block 78, Lot 3 (WSO' of S81') -511 Plum
0) Original Town Sanger, Block 78, Lot 1,2 (all) 3,4 (North part) 805 N. 5th
E) Towne North (Sanger ISO) Lot 1 -807 N. 5th
F) Towne North (Sanger ISO) Lot 2A -809 N. 5th
G) Towne North (Sanger ISO) Lot 2B-810 N. 6th
H) Towne North (Sanger ISO) Lot 3 -808 N. 6th
Brief Discussion regarding current uses.
Gary Bilyeu read the general purpose for 81 zoning and for 82 zoning.
Discussion followed regarding possible uses, surrounding zoning and the master plan.
Shelley Ruland indicated that F.M. 455 is a major thoroughfare and the City would be
limiting itself to not allow 82 in that area.
City Manager indicated the City has approached Mr. Springer regarding a possible
lease of the large building on S6 street, to be used for Public Works.
Paul Edleman moved to accept the zoning change as presented.
Kay VanHauen seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
7. Conduct Public Hearing to Consider Amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance -Specifically Section 28 -Historic District and Historic Preservation.
Item Tabled.
8. Consider and Possible Action Regarding a Amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance -Specifically Section 28 -Historic District and Historic Preservation.
Item Tabled.
9. Consider and Possible Action on Review of Zoning, Subdivision and Building
Ordinances.
Discussed SUP, and that the commission is working on zoning ordinances.
Assigned sections:
Paul Edleman -Parks
Brian Hutchenon -Bl, 82, 83
Glen Jensen -11, 12
-Russell Martin -PD, Mobile Home
Gary Bilyeu -Multi Family, SUP, Single Family
Shelley Ruland -AG, Flood Plain, Assist witla Single Family
Kay VanHauen -Bed & Breakfast, Assist witla Single Family
Discussed Master Plan.
Gary Bilyeu expressed tlae need to have the ordinances reviewed and something
submitted by December. At the next meeting be prepared to discuss SUP.
Shelley Ruland indicated she will not be at the August 23, 2007 meeting.
10. Meeting Adjourned.
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