HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-09-08-Planning and Zoning Commission MinutesMINUTES OF THE TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 8,2009 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING.
Chairman Mook called the September 8,2009 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission to order
at 6:00 p.rn.
Roll Call.Chairman Mook asked for a roll call and the following Commissioners were present:
Hoifeldt,Steele,Dntcher,and Mook.Absent:Hassebroek,Schmidt,Airhart.Others in attendance:Brad
Deets,Ben Landhauser,Don Bailey,John Kursitis,Bruce Pierce,and Doug Brockman.
Agenda Approval.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner Steele,to approve
the agenda for September 8,2009."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Steele,Dutcher,and Mook.Nays:None.Motion
carried,
Approval of July 28,2009 Regular Meeting Minutes.Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by
Commissioner Steele to adopt the June 28,2009 Regular Meeting Minutes as written."Ayes:Hoifeldt,
Steele,Dntcher,and Mook.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Open Forum.No one appeared to address the Commission during the Open Forum.
Approve the Preliminary Plat for the Brockman 6 Plat.Director of Development Services,Brad
Deets described the proposed plats and site plan related to the Brockman 6 Plat and Brockman
Chiropractic Office collectively.The proposed preliminary plat and final plat for the Brockman 6 Plat
involve the splitting of a parcel currently recognized as 435 Laurel Street into two individual lots.The
current property is zoned C-IA (Neighborhood Commercial District)and is currently used as a residential
property.The existing house located on the westem portion of the 435 Laurel Street property is a
permitted non-conforming land use.Lot 1 indicated on the proposed plat will continue to be utilized as a
permitted non-conforming residential property.Lot 2 of the proposed plat will accommodate the
development of commercial office bnilding.As a part of the platting of the property,a 10 foot public
utility easement will be provided along the southem bonndary of the plat.As a part of the development of
Lot 2 a public sidewalk will be provided adjacent to Laurel Street.The remaining sidewalk adjacent to
Lot 1 will be required as a part of the City's Sidewalk Program.
The site plan for the Brockman Chiropractic Office proposed to be developed on Lot 2 of the Brockman 6
Plat involves the construction of a 3,318 square foot office building.The intent of the applicant is to
utilize approximately 2,014 square feet of the building as a chiropractic office with the remaining 1,304
square feet used initially for storage ami au employee break room.The applicant has expressed interest in
the potential to lease the 1,304 square feet out to another commercial office user in the future and will be
constructing the building to accommodate a future tenant.The site is proposed to be developed with
parking adjacent to Laurel Street and the building set fnrther back in the lot.The applicant will be
providing 10 parking stalls to satisfy the City Code requirements for the entire building to be utilized for
professional office use.Detention is provided in the rear of the lot to accommodate the storm water
drainage for the plat.The applicant has also provided 4 trees and 6 shrubs adjacent to Laurel Street to
satisfy the landscaping requirements and provide some screening of the parking area.A fence is proposed
for the rear of the property surrounding the detention facility.
Commissioner Mook questioned the need for detention on snch a small lot and noted that it would be in
the best interest of the City to develop a plan for combining detention needs on multiple lots into a more
regional type of facility.John Knrsitis of Veenstra and Kimm explained that,based npon the existing
conditions of the property,the detention was needed to correct some of the drainage issues.Mr.Kursitis
also explained that the actual lot depth as indicated on the site plan and plat was in question as the
recorded lot depth for the previous subdivision and the actual measured lot depth are differeut.Brad
Deets mentioned that staff was in the process of trying to resolve the discrepancy by working with Dallas
County,but was unsure at this time what procedure would be necessary to make the correction.
Commissioner Mook requested input related to the building materials proposed.Bruce Pierce of
Concepts in Design described the various profiles aud colors of the CMU product proposed to be utilized
on the building,pointing out that the material had been previously approved on the Sports Plex West
building.Commissiouer Hoifeldt questioned if the appearance of the material would be consisteut with
the State Farm building adjacent to the property on the east.The Commission expressed interest in
having staff verify that the proposed material would be complimentary of the district.Commissioner
Steele requested information on the color of the proposed doors on the south elevation of the building as
he questioned whether the actual color would stand out as much as the computer generated drawing
provided.Bruce Pierce stated that the actual color was intended to make the doors a less prominent
element of the facade,
Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner Steele,to "Approve the preliminary plat
for the Brockman 6 Plat subject to remaining staff comments."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Steele,Dutcher,and
Mook.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner Steele,to "Approve the final plat for the
Brockman 6 Plat snbject to remaining staff comments."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Steele,Dutcher,and Mook.
Nays:None.Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Hoifeldt,seconded by Commissioner Steele,to "Approve the site piau for the
Brockman Chiropractic Office subject to remaining staff comments."Ayes:Hoifeldt,Steele,Dutcher,
and Mook.Nays:None.Motion carried.IJNewBusiness.Director of Development Services,Brad Deets,briefed the Commission on some
upcomiug commercial projects that will be presented to the Commissiou in future meetings.
Adjournment.Motion by Commissioner Steele,second by Commissioner Dutcher,to adjourn the
meeting at 7:24 P.M.Ayes:Steele,Dutcher,Hoifeldt,and Mook.Nays:None.Motion carried.
Meetiug adjourned.
Brian Mook,Planning &Zoning Chairman
Attest:
Brad Deets,D~velopme'nt Services Director
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