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01.15.2002 P&Z MinutesRegular Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Town Hall-109 South Main Street, Prosper, TX Tuesday, January 15, 2002, 7:00 pm. Those Present: Michael Parkinson, Michael Wadsworth, Steve Coffman and Ane Casady. Erica Kruckenburg was not present for the meeting. I Call To Order: Chairman Michael Parkinson called the meeting to order. Public Hearine—Rezonine for Bill Gurlev's Property located at the SW Corner of First Street and Craig Road: Michael Parkinson opened the public hearing at 7:07 pm. for discussion on rezoning the property from agricultural to commercial. Mr. Parkinson invited citizens to the podium to speak in favor of the proposed zoning change. Mr. Gurley addressed the P&Z Commission with a sketched floor plan of a two-story office building. Mr. Gurley stated that he would like an office for himself and suggested some medical offices or law offices in this building. Mr. Parkinson invited citizens to the podium to speak against the proposed zoning change. Jeff Burandt addressed the P&Z Commission. Mr. Burandt has lived in Prosper for several years. He investigated throughout Plano and Frisco and came to the conclusion that there were no commercial buildings near any of the elementary schools. Mr. Burandt presented a petition of signatures to the P&Z board opposing the zoning change. His concerns were as follows: • Not enough time given to the citizens about the P&Z hearing for the zoning change. Many of citizens did not have time to prepare or be present for this hearing. • The presence of a commercial building in or around the school zoning. • Growing traffic patterns on streets that are presently too narrow. There are currently "NO PARKING" signs on First Street because the streets are so narrow. The fire trucks cannot turn around, and there is only one existing cross walk. • The rezoning may not be in the best interest of the citizens. Mr. Brown addressed the citizens and the P&Z Commission, also to oppose the zoning change. Mr. Brown lives two houses down from the property in question. He agreed with Mr. Burandt to oppose the zoning change. Mr. Stelzer, owner of another house on I" Street, also spoke against the zoning. Mr. Gurley re -addressed the P&Z Commission and stated that this is just a proposal for zoning change. He asked for any other suggestions and advised that if so, he would take them under serious consideration. Motioned by Mike Wadsworth and seconded by Ane Casady to close the Public Hearing. Mrs. Phillips and the Commissioners discussed the public hearing process as outlined by the City staff and informed the citizens in attendance that rezoning requires two public hearings. The first public hearing is to be held by the P&Z Commission who will make a recommendation to the City Council that the rezoning should either be approved or denied. The second public hearing will be before the City Council. Mr. Coffman and Mr. Wadsworth agreed with Mr. Burandt that there was not enough notice for the citizens to prepare for the Public Hearing. Mr. Wadsworth commented that the property is better suited for residential and expressed concern that the applicant had left the hearing before the Commissioners had the opportunity to ask questions. Mrs. Casady agreed. Motioned by Mike Wadsworth and seconded by Stephen Coffman to make a recommendation to the City Council for denial of the commercial rezoning of Bill Gurley's property located at the SW Corner of First Street and Craig Road. Motion carried by a 4-0 vote. Consent Items: No comments regarding the consent items. Motioned by Stephen Coffman and seconded by Mike Parkinson to approve the December 18`h' 2001, Planning and Zoning Minutes. Motion carried. 9 Dan Christie - Discussion and possible action on Commercial development on SH 289: Dan Christie was not present. Item tabled. No action taken. Richard Chalker — workshop regarding proposed development on FM 1461: Richard Chalker was not present for discussion. Rusty Pierce, Remax Real Estate, presented the P&Z Commission on Mr. Chalker's behalf. He stated that Mr. Chalker has entered into a contract to purchase property on the south side of FM 1461 which is currently occupied by a partially -completed residence known by many Prosper residents as "the Castle". Mr. Pierce presented a layout plan on the property. He explained that they have 20 acres of land and wish to tie into the Gentle Creek Phase 3 sewer system. The homes will have a minimum square footage of 5000 to 6000 sq. ft., and will be designed in an "Old World" style to complement the existing castle. Mr. Pierce proposed approximately 18 homes built on half -acre lots and indicated that all internal streets would dead-end in cul-de-sacs on the property.. Mr.Coffman expressed concern that the streets would have to connect for the fire trucks to be able to turn around. It was also expressed that at present, each resident within Gentle Creek is required to maintain their own sewage system and that the proposed expansion of the sewer system would only be adequate to meet the needs of the Gentle Creek and Whispering Farms subdivisions. Mr. Wadsworth commented that there is no capacity in the expanded sewage system; therefore Mr. Chalker's proposal to tie into the City's sewer is not feasible. Mrs. Phillips indicated that water is available at FM1461, and Mr. Wadsworth suggested to Mr. Pierce that they look at 1-acre lots with septic. Mr. Pierce said that his purpose for attending this meeting was to gain some insight and ideas on what needs to be done in order to go forward with this proposal. A landowner neighboring the proposed Castle subdivision suggested that he may be interested in donating some of that land for an expanded sewer line. The landowner does not live in or near Prosper. The board suggested that he go before the City Council to discuss that matter. Mr. Wadsworth suggested to Mr. Pierce that he work with City Inspector Bill Little on the plan for sewer. Joe Martinez — workshop regardins commercial rezoning of property located at 104 E. Broadway: Mr. Martinez is a contractor and owns the house located at I04 East Broadway. The orovertv is currently zoned residential, but he would like to have it rezoned as commercial. Mr. Martinez presented the P&Z Commission with a sketch for a 31x140 sq. ft. building. He stated that he would use this building for his construction company. He also plans to use the back of the building for storage, and stated that a music band is currently using the building for practice on occasion. Mr. Martinez' sketch indicated 3 parking spaces in front of the building along Broadway and 7 spaces on the west side of the property (adjacent to the Post Office), but he indicated verbally that he was unable to obtain permission from the adjacent property owner for the 7 spaces. Mr. Wadsworth expressed that, for the proposed size of building, there needs to be at least 5 to 7 spaces for parking and there is simply not enough space to do so. He also expressed concerns that the road is too narrow and sloped to allow for parking along this stretch of Broadway. Mr. Parkinson concurred with Mr. Wadsworth's concerns. Resident Don Delvally addressed the board and citizens to oppose the proposed rezoning change. His property backs up to Mr. Martinez's. His concerns included the hours of operation and the types of vehicles coming, going and unloading. Mr. Martinez's business may truly be small, but is there the possibility of expanding the business in the midst of residential zoning in the future? Mr. Delvally also questioned if this would decrease surrounding property values. He also expressed opposition to having a band practice within 50 yards from his bedroom window and requested that the P&Z Commission deny the any zoning change. Mr. Wadsworth and Mr. Parkinson explained to Mr. Martinez that there are many further questions that need to be answered regarding parking and the potential effect the rezoning would have on others living in the area and that, if Mr. Martinez elects to proceed, he should contact the City office to obtain a formal application to request a change in zoning. No action taken. Future Hearing Procedures: Mr. Coffman proposed the following procedures be established for future public hearings with the Commission: 1. Speakers shall be limited to 5 minutes. 2. Speakers need to state their name and address for the record. 3. Non-residents will not address the P&Z Commission (unless they are a property owner or agent of an owner). The Commission concurred with Mr. Coffman's proposals. Mr. Parkinson distributed copies of the Frisco Zoning Development Handbook, and the Commissioners agreed to review the material prior to the next meeting. Adjourn: Mr. Wadsworth moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 pm. Next Meeting will be held February 19`h, 2002, 7:00 pm. Planning and Zorti man Michael Parkinson ld: .a,.� T..L n • n• V P-aIh �2 PN rL Li /2S, l i- c� /( ' -: C 6 letF 1