8:00 AM
MAY 2006 P&Z REGULAR MEETING
NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MONDAY, MAY 1, 2006 - 7:00 p.m.
MUNICIPAL CENTER – 200 LAKEVIEW PARKWAY
RED OAK, TEXAS
MINUTES
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CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 p.m. - Chair Barry Maners called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Commissioners present were:
Barry Maners, Chair
Bill Cornett, Member
Jose Vasquez, Secretary
Commissioners Absent:
Heath Nichols, Vice Chair
Don Nevins, Alternate
Alan Hanes, Member
Tom Wilson, Alternate
II. NEW BUSINESS - OPEN SESSION
A. Consideration of approving the minutes of the April 3, 2006, Regular Meeting.
Vice-chair Nichols made the motion seconded by Member Cornett to approve the minutes of the April 3, 2006, Regular Meeting. The motion was unanimous.
B. Consideration of approving a Preliminary Plat for Lot 2, Block C, S & H Business Park, being a 1.206 acre addition in the George C. Parks Survey, A-836, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, further described as being located south of Ovilla Road and east of Highway 35, requested by Joe Rust.
This lot is located on Ovilla Road between McDonalds and Brookshire’s. The Planned Development for a proposed restaurant (currently zoned PD) will be submitted at a later date for approval. Secretary Vasquez made the motion seconded by Vice-chair Nichols to approve a Preliminary Plat for Lot 2, Block C, S & H Business Park, being a 1.206 acre addition in the George C. Parks Survey, A-836, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, on the condition all engineering comments are incorporated in the plat. The motion was unanimous.
C. Consideration of approving a Final Plat for Lot 2, Block C, S & H Business Park, being a 1.206 acre addition in the George C. Parks Survey, A-836, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, further described as being located south of Ovilla road and east of Highway 35, requested by Joe Rust.
Member Hanes made the motion seconded by Vice-chair Nichols to approve a Final Plat for Lot 2, Block C, S & H Business Park, being a 1.206 acre addition in the George C. Parks Survey, A-836, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, conditional upon Council approval of the Preliminary Plat next week and engineering comments being incorporated into the plat. The motion was unanimous.
D. Consideration of approving a Preliminary Plat for Ovilla Corner, Lots 1-3, Block A, being 3.7532 acres in the Samuel Clark Survey, A-213, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, further described as being located north of Ovilla road and east of Highway 35, requested by Kimley-Horn and Associates.
This property includes and surrounds Prosperity Bank. Two lots will be divided for sale. The property is currently zoned Highway Oriented. Secretary Vasquez made the motion seconded by Member Cornett to approve a Preliminary Plat for Ovilla Corner, Lots 1-3, Block A, being 3.7532 acres in the Samuel Clark Survey, A-213, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas with all engineering comments incorporated in the plat. The motion was unanimous.
E. Conduct a Public Hearing and consideration of approving a zoning change from Highway Oriented (HO) to Planned Development (PD) and a Development Plan for the Wal-mart Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, Samuel Clark Survey, A-213, being approximately 26 acres, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, requested by Adams Engineering.
Wal-mart is requesting asphalt parking for areas in their development, and rather than going through ZBOA for a variance, they have agreed to change the zoning to PD so that it won’t set a precedent. New elevations showing architectural style and signage renderings were also presented to the Board. Chair Maners opened the Public Hearing. Jeff Hamerick, representing neighboring property owner Ron Bohanan, (owner of the Alley Cat Animal Hospital) spoke against the request and asked the P & Z to table this agenda item, citing disagreements with property lines and Burney Road issues. Member Hanes made the motion seconded by Member Cornett to close the Public Hearing. The motion was unanimous. After the Public Hearing was closed, property owners Mike Boyd, Ben Heckathorn, and Ron Bohanan spoke to the Board about road and drainage concerns. The motion was made by Secretary Vasquez and seconded by Vice-chair Nichols to approve the zoning change from Highway Oriented (HO) to Planned Development (PD) and a Development Plan for the Wal-mart Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, Samuel Clark Survey, A-213, being approximately 26 acres, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, to include antique street lighting in the front of the Wal-mart store. The motion carried 3-2 with Chair Maners, Secretary Vasquez and Vice-chair Nichols voting for the request and Members Hanes and Cornett voting against.
F. Conduct a Public Hearing and consideration of approving an Amended Development Plan for the Oaks Fellowship Church, Lot 1, Block 1, the Oaks Fellowship Addition, A. Frederick Survey, A-375, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, requested by Oaks Fellowship Church.
Chair Maners opened the Public Hearing. Dave Galbreath, representing Oaks Fellowship Church, spoke for the request, which will include the addition of an auditorium, chapel, Audio/Visual building, storage building, classroom additions, atrium, gymnasium, dumpster and north wing. No one was present to speak against the request. Member Hanes made the motion seconded by Member Cornett to close the Public Hearing. The motion was unanimous. Member Hanes made the motion seconded by Member Cornett to approve an Amended Development Plan for the Oaks Fellowship Church, Lot 1, Block 1, the Oaks Fellowship Church Addition, A. Frederick Survey, A-375, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas. The motion was unanimous.
G. Conduct a Public Hearing and consideration of approving an Amended Development Plan for Heritage Place, being 77.472 acres, A. J. Parks Survey, A-850, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, further described as being located north of Ovilla Road and east of Houston School Road, requested by Long & Associates, Joint Venture.
Chair Maners opened the Public Hearing. Charles Starnes, Starnes Consulting, Gary Schragin and James Scott spoke for the request. No one was present to speak against the request. The Amended Development Plan increases the size of the lots, uses traditional side entry garages and eliminates alleys. Lots decreased from 251 lots to 221 lots. Member Hanes made the motion seconded by Member Cornett to close the Public Hearing. The motion was unanimous. Vice-chair Nichols made the motion seconded by Member Cornett to approve an Amended Development Plan for Heritage Place, being 77.472 acres, A. J. Parks Survey, A-850, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, to include wrought iron fencing on Houston School Road on all lots adjacent to this road. A landscaping berm and trail will be installed east of the tree line along Houston School Road. Wrought iron fencing on the rear yards along Houston School Road will be constructed prior to the City’s acceptance of Phase III of the subdivision. The motion was unanimous.
H. Consideration of approving a Preliminary Plat for Heritage Place, being 77.472 acres, A. J. Parks Survey, A-850, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, requested by Long Associates, Joint Venture.
Vice-chair Nichols made the motion seconded by Secretary Vasquez to approve the Preliminary Plat for Heritage Place, being 77.472 acres, A. J. Parks Survey, A-850, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, in accordance with all zoning requirement and on the condition all engineering comments are incorporated into the plat. The motion was unanimous.
I. Discussion of the Preliminary Plat/Development Plan for the Woods of Red Oak, being a 222 lot SFR subdivision, George Parks Survey, A-836, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, further described as being located north of Red Oak Road and west of Methodist Street, requested by Tipton Engineering.
This development was initially approved in May 2004 and a one-year extension was approved in May 2005. Staff met previously with the developers and recommended revisions applicable with the current market. The developers will be submitting the amended PD to P & Z and City Council next month for approval. Discussion item only. No action taken.
III ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Submitted: ________________________
Barry Maners, Chair
Attested: ________________________
Deannie Blake, Admin. Asst.
NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MONDAY, MAY 1, 2006 - 7:00 p.m.
MUNICIPAL CENTER – 200 LAKEVIEW PARKWAY
RED OAK, TEXAS
MINUTES
-
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 p.m. - Chair Barry Maners called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Commissioners present were:
| Barry Maners, Chair | Bill Cornett, Member |
| Jose Vasquez, Secretary | Commissioners Absent: |
| Heath Nichols, Vice Chair | Don Nevins, Alternate |
| Alan Hanes, Member | Tom Wilson, Alternate |
II. NEW BUSINESS - OPEN SESSION
A. Consideration of approving the minutes of the April 3, 2006, Regular Meeting.
Vice-chair Nichols made the motion seconded by Member Cornett to approve the minutes of the April 3, 2006, Regular Meeting. The motion was unanimous.
B. Consideration of approving a Preliminary Plat for Lot 2, Block C, S & H Business Park, being a 1.206 acre addition in the George C. Parks Survey, A-836, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, further described as being located south of Ovilla Road and east of Highway 35, requested by Joe Rust.
This lot is located on Ovilla Road between McDonalds and Brookshire’s. The Planned Development for a proposed restaurant (currently zoned PD) will be submitted at a later date for approval. Secretary Vasquez made the motion seconded by Vice-chair Nichols to approve a Preliminary Plat for Lot 2, Block C, S & H Business Park, being a 1.206 acre addition in the George C. Parks Survey, A-836, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, on the condition all engineering comments are incorporated in the plat. The motion was unanimous.
C. Consideration of approving a Final Plat for Lot 2, Block C, S & H Business Park, being a 1.206 acre addition in the George C. Parks Survey, A-836, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, further described as being located south of Ovilla road and east of Highway 35, requested by Joe Rust.
Member Hanes made the motion seconded by Vice-chair Nichols to approve a Final Plat for Lot 2, Block C, S & H Business Park, being a 1.206 acre addition in the George C. Parks Survey, A-836, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, conditional upon Council approval of the Preliminary Plat next week and engineering comments being incorporated into the plat. The motion was unanimous.
D. Consideration of approving a Preliminary Plat for Ovilla Corner, Lots 1-3, Block A, being 3.7532 acres in the Samuel Clark Survey, A-213, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, further described as being located north of Ovilla road and east of Highway 35, requested by Kimley-Horn and Associates.
This property includes and surrounds Prosperity Bank. Two lots will be divided for sale. The property is currently zoned Highway Oriented. Secretary Vasquez made the motion seconded by Member Cornett to approve a Preliminary Plat for Ovilla Corner, Lots 1-3, Block A, being 3.7532 acres in the Samuel Clark Survey, A-213, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas with all engineering comments incorporated in the plat. The motion was unanimous.
E. Conduct a Public Hearing and consideration of approving a zoning change from Highway Oriented (HO) to Planned Development (PD) and a Development Plan for the Wal-mart Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, Samuel Clark Survey, A-213, being approximately 26 acres, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, requested by Adams Engineering.
Wal-mart is requesting asphalt parking for areas in their development, and rather than going through ZBOA for a variance, they have agreed to change the zoning to PD so that it won’t set a precedent. New elevations showing architectural style and signage renderings were also presented to the Board. Chair Maners opened the Public Hearing. Jeff Hamerick, representing neighboring property owner Ron Bohanan, (owner of the Alley Cat Animal Hospital) spoke against the request and asked the P & Z to table this agenda item, citing disagreements with property lines and Burney Road issues. Member Hanes made the motion seconded by Member Cornett to close the Public Hearing. The motion was unanimous. After the Public Hearing was closed, property owners Mike Boyd, Ben Heckathorn, and Ron Bohanan spoke to the Board about road and drainage concerns. The motion was made by Secretary Vasquez and seconded by Vice-chair Nichols to approve the zoning change from Highway Oriented (HO) to Planned Development (PD) and a Development Plan for the Wal-mart Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, Samuel Clark Survey, A-213, being approximately 26 acres, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, to include antique street lighting in the front of the Wal-mart store. The motion carried 3-2 with Chair Maners, Secretary Vasquez and Vice-chair Nichols voting for the request and Members Hanes and Cornett voting against.
F. Conduct a Public Hearing and consideration of approving an Amended Development Plan for the Oaks Fellowship Church, Lot 1, Block 1, the Oaks Fellowship Addition, A. Frederick Survey, A-375, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, requested by Oaks Fellowship Church.
Chair Maners opened the Public Hearing. Dave Galbreath, representing Oaks Fellowship Church, spoke for the request, which will include the addition of an auditorium, chapel, Audio/Visual building, storage building, classroom additions, atrium, gymnasium, dumpster and north wing. No one was present to speak against the request. Member Hanes made the motion seconded by Member Cornett to close the Public Hearing. The motion was unanimous. Member Hanes made the motion seconded by Member Cornett to approve an Amended Development Plan for the Oaks Fellowship Church, Lot 1, Block 1, the Oaks Fellowship Church Addition, A. Frederick Survey, A-375, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas. The motion was unanimous.
G. Conduct a Public Hearing and consideration of approving an Amended Development Plan for Heritage Place, being 77.472 acres, A. J. Parks Survey, A-850, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, further described as being located north of Ovilla Road and east of Houston School Road, requested by Long & Associates, Joint Venture.
Chair Maners opened the Public Hearing. Charles Starnes, Starnes Consulting, Gary Schragin and James Scott spoke for the request. No one was present to speak against the request. The Amended Development Plan increases the size of the lots, uses traditional side entry garages and eliminates alleys. Lots decreased from 251 lots to 221 lots. Member Hanes made the motion seconded by Member Cornett to close the Public Hearing. The motion was unanimous. Vice-chair Nichols made the motion seconded by Member Cornett to approve an Amended Development Plan for Heritage Place, being 77.472 acres, A. J. Parks Survey, A-850, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, to include wrought iron fencing on Houston School Road on all lots adjacent to this road. A landscaping berm and trail will be installed east of the tree line along Houston School Road. Wrought iron fencing on the rear yards along Houston School Road will be constructed prior to the City’s acceptance of Phase III of the subdivision. The motion was unanimous.
H. Consideration of approving a Preliminary Plat for Heritage Place, being 77.472 acres, A. J. Parks Survey, A-850, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, requested by Long Associates, Joint Venture.
Vice-chair Nichols made the motion seconded by Secretary Vasquez to approve the Preliminary Plat for Heritage Place, being 77.472 acres, A. J. Parks Survey, A-850, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, in accordance with all zoning requirement and on the condition all engineering comments are incorporated into the plat. The motion was unanimous.
I. Discussion of the Preliminary Plat/Development Plan for the Woods of Red Oak, being a 222 lot SFR subdivision, George Parks Survey, A-836, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, further described as being located north of Red Oak Road and west of Methodist Street, requested by Tipton Engineering.
This development was initially approved in May 2004 and a one-year extension was approved in May 2005. Staff met previously with the developers and recommended revisions applicable with the current market. The developers will be submitting the amended PD to P & Z and City Council next month for approval. Discussion item only. No action taken.
III ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Submitted: ________________________
Barry Maners, Chair
Attested: ________________________
Deannie Blake, Admin. Asst.
