CITY PLAN COMMISSION MEETING 1ST FLOOR CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 17, 2016 1:30P.M.
MINUTES
The City Plan Commission met at the above place and date.
The meeting was called to order at 1:38 p.m. Commissioner Madrid present and presiding and the following Commissioners answered roll call.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Commissioner Desai Commissioner Benitez Commissioner Perez Commissioner Madrid Commissioner Ardovino Commissioner Livingston
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner Brannon Commissioner Bustamante
AGENDA
Commissioner Ardovino read the rules into the record. Kimberly Forsyth, Program Manager for Planning & Inspections, read the revisions to the agenda into the record and noted that there are several revised staff reports.
*ACTION: Motion made by Commissioner Ardovino, seconded by Commissioner Livingston, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the agenda as amended.
AYES: Commissioner Desai, Benitez, Perez, Madrid, Ardovino, and Livingston NAYS: N/A ABSTAIN: N/A ABSENT: Commissioner Brannon, and Bustamante NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: N/A
Motion passed......
I. CALL TO THE PUBLIC – PUBLIC COMMENT
This time is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Plan Commission on any items that are not on the City Plan Commission Agenda and that are within the jurisdiction of the City Plan Commission. No action shall be taken.
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Jose Garcia spoke in opposition to item #5 (PZST15-00008) expressing his concern about the increase in traffic. He noted that the previous owner put his house up for sale and a few days after selling the house, the house burned down and the neighbors feel it was done on purpose. After the fire, the city gave the owner a special permit to build four (4) duplexes. He was upset that a previous meeting had been cancelled and it is being cancelled again today.
Mr. Garcia was advised to come back in four weeks and invite some of his neighbors to attend the meeting.
Kimberly Forsyth, Program Manager for Planning & Inspections, noted that Mr. Garcia can meet with staff or call between now and the next City Plan Commission meeting and staff can respond to some of his comments on the process.
Maria Elena Ponce expressed the same concerns as Mr. Garcia and feels that the owner of the property burned down the house on purpose. She stated that the owner is being very irresponsible in his duties to maintain the trash and weeds. This affects her because she lives next to this property. She stated that there are too many building going up on this site, too much traffic and the streets are not wide enough.
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN......
II. CONSENT AGENDA
THERE WERE NO ITEMS UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA......
III. REGULAR AGENDA - DISCUSSION AND ACTION:
Subdivision Applications:
SUBDIVISION MAP APPROVAL:
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AND APPLICANTS: The staff report for an agenda item may include conditions, exceptions, or modifications. The Commission’s motion to approve an item in accordance with the staff report or with all staff comments means that any modifications, waivers, exceptions requested by the applicant and recommended for approval by staff and any staff recommended conditions, have been approved, without necessitating that the Commission restate the modifications, exceptions, waivers, or conditions as part of the motion to approve and that any findings required to be made by the Commission, have been made. If the Commission does not wish to approve an exception or modification, or require a condition, then the Commission’s motion will state which have not been approved, otherwise, the staff report, with all modifications, exceptions and conditions, is approved and the applicant shall comply with all provisions of the staff report.
Major Combination:
1. SUSU16-00075: Diamond Head Unit One - A Portion of Tract 1, Section 8, Block 79, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railroad Company Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Location: West of Zaragoza Road at Diamond Head Dr. Existing Zoning: C-4 (Commercial) Property Owner: El Paso Electric Company Representative: CEA Group, Inc. District: 6
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Staff Contact: Joaquin Rodriguez, (915) 212-1608, [email protected] POSTPONED FROM NOVEMBER 3, 2016.
Joaquin Rodriguez, Planner, gave a presentation and noted that the applicant is proposing to subdivide 2.592 acres of vacant land in the city’s eastside for one commercial lot. The lot has access via Zaragoza Road and Diamondhead Drive. The applicant has requested a waiver to the required hike/bike improvements to Zaragoza Road. Staff recommends approval of the waiver to dedication and improvements along Zaragoza and approval of Diamondhead Unit 1 on a major combination basis.
Jorge Azcarate with CEA Group concurred with staff’s comments.
ACTION: Motion made by Commissioner Livingston, seconded by Commissioner Perez, and unanimously carried to APPROVE SUSU16-00075.
Motion passed......
PUBLIC HEARING Resubdivision Combination:
2. SUSU16-00072: Glenwood Circle Place Unit 2 – Lot 32, save and except a portion thereof, Block 5, Alameda Acres, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso, Texas Location: South of Delta and West of Glenwood Existing Zoning: R-4 (Residential) Property Owner: Anvia LLC. Representative: Dorado Engineering District: 8 Staff Contact: Armida Martinez, (915) 212-1605, [email protected]
*ACTION: Motion made by Commissioner Ardovino, seconded by Commissioner Livingston, and unanimously carried to POSTPONE SUSU16-00072 FOR FOUR (4) WEEKS, TO THE CITY PLAN COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 15, 2016.
Motion passed......
PUBLIC HEARING Rezoning Applications:
3. PZRZ16-00019: All of Tract 3, J.L. Johannsen Survey No. 185, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Location: 5980 Johannsen Rd. Zoning: R-3 (Residential) Request: From R-3 (Residential) to S-D (Special District) Existing Use: Vacant Proposed Use: General Retail, Professional Offices, & Self- Storage Warehouse Property Owner: Johannsen Development Group, Inc. Representative: Ray Mancera District: 1 Staff Contact: Adriana Martinez, (915) 212-1611, [email protected] POSTPONED FROM OCTOBER 20 AND NOVEMBER 3, 2016.
*ACTION: Motion made by Commissioner Ardovino, seconded by Commissioner Livingston, and unanimously carried to POSTPONE PZRZ16-00019 FOR TWO (2) WEEKS, TO THE CITY PLAN COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 1, 2016.
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Motion passed......
4. PZRZ16-00032: The South 65 ft. of Lot 205 and all of Lot 206, Sunrise Acres No. 2, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Location: 4805 Apollo Drive Zoning: R-4 (Residential) Request: From R-4 (Residential) to R-MU (Residential-Mixed Use) Existing Use: Single-family dwelling Proposed Use: Residential mixed use Property Owner: Zima Properties Representative: Rey Engineering District: 2 Staff Contact: Andrew Salloum, (915) 212-1643, [email protected]
*ACTION: Motion made by Commissioner Ardovino, seconded by Commissioner Livingston, and unanimously carried to POSTPONE PZRZ16-00032 FOR TWO (2) WEEKS, TO THE CITY PLAN COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 1, 2016.
Motion passed......
PUBLIC HEARING Special Permit Applications:
5. PZST15-00008: A portion of Lot 32, Block 5, Alameda Acres, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Location: 409 S. Glenwood Street Existing Zoning: R-4 (Residential) Request: Infill Development - to allow for lot size, lot width, lot depth, and cumulative front & rear yard setback reductions Existing Use: Single-family dwelling Proposed Use: Duplexes Property Owner: ANVIA, L.L.C. Representative: Dorado Engineering, Inc. District: 2 Staff Contact: Andrew Salloum, (915) 212-1643, [email protected]
*ACTION: Motion made by Commissioner Ardovino, seconded by Commissioner Livingston, and unanimously carried to POSTPONE PZST15-00008 FOR FOUR (4) WEEKS, TO THE CITY PLAN COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 15, 2016.
Motion passed......
6. PZST16-00023: Lot 35, save and except a portion thereof, plus a portion of Lot 36, Block 21, Kern Place Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Location: 904 Park Road Existing Zoning: R-3 (Residential) Request: Infill Development – to allow for a reduction in side yard setback and cumulative front and rear yard setback, and a reduction in lot area and lot width requirements Existing Use: Vacant Proposed Use: Single-Family Dwelling Property Owner: Rodrigo Fernandez
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Representative: Carlos Lievanos District: 1 Staff Contact: Jeff Howell, (915) 212-1607, [email protected]
*ACTION: Motion made by Commissioner Ardovino, seconded by Commissioner Livingston, and unanimously carried to POSTPONE PZST16-00023 FOR TWO (2) WEEKS, TO THE CITY PLAN COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 1, 2016.
Motion passed......
7. PZST16-00028: Lot 6, Block 2, Emerald Valley Estates Replat, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Location: 5512 Milray Dr. Existing Zoning: R-1 (Residential) Request: Infill Development / cumulative front and rear yard setback reduction Existing Use: Single-Family Dwelling Proposed Use: Single-Family Dwelling Property Owners: Jeremy & Melissa Ryan Representative: Juan E. Ordoñez District: 1 Staff Contact: Adriana Martinez, (915) 212-1611, [email protected]
*ACTION: Motion made by Commissioner Ardovino, seconded by Commissioner Livingston, and unanimously carried to POSTPONE PZST16-00028 FOR TWO (2) WEEKS, TO THE CITY PLAN COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 1, 2016.
Motion passed......
PUBLIC HEARING Zoning Condition Release Applications:
8. PZCR16-00004: A portion of Lots 7 through 11, Block 11, Eastside Industrial District, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Location: 7122 Gateway East Boulevard Zoning: M-1/sc (Light Manufacturing/Special Contract) Request: To release of Condition #5, Special contract dated October 23, 1956 Existing Use: Restaurant and furniture store Proposed Use: Extend height of restaurant’s sign Property Owner: ASLM LTD Representative: Gilda Maraboto District: 3 Staff Contact: Andrew Salloum, (915) 212-1643, [email protected]
*ACTION: Motion made by Commissioner Ardovino, seconded by Commissioner Livingston, and unanimously carried to DELETE PZCR16-00004.
Motion passed......
Other Business:
9. Discussion and action on the City Plan Commission minutes for: November 3, 2016
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ACTION: Motion made by Commissioner Livingston, seconded by Commissioner Perez, and unanimously carried to APPROVE THE CITY PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2016.
Motion passed......
10. Discussion and action on the second amendment to a Development Agreement dated December 18, 2012, between Ranchos Real XVI, LLC and the City of El Paso pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 212.071, and Chapter 19.20 of the City Code, to dedicate and improve 11.2557 acres of parkland; described as a portion of Lot 3, Block 391, Tierra Del Este Unit Sixty Nine; portion of Lot 4, Block 391 and a portion of Lot 1, Block 461, Tierra Del Este Unit Seventy Two; portion of Lot 2, Block 461, Tierra Del Este Unit Seventy Six; and portion of Lot 3A, Block 391, Tierra Del Este Unit Eighty, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Property Owner: Ranchos Real Land Holdings, LLC. Staff Contact: Nelson Ortiz, (915) 212-1606, [email protected] POSTPONED FROM NOVEMBER 3, 2016.
Nelson Ortiz, Lead Planner, gave a presentation and noted that the applicant is requesting a second amendment to the Tierra Del Este Linear Park Development Agreement approved by City Council on December 12, 2012. The purpose of this second amendment is to allow a one year extension to complete improvements for an 11.2557 acre linear park. The linear park lies within the Tierra Del Este Phase III Amendment Land Study and will receive park credit for the proposed improvements. All other park sites shown on the Tierra Del Este Phase III amended Land Study shall not change in size or location as a result of this off-site dedication and all other provisions of the original Development Agreement shall remain in full force.
Conrad Conde with Conde, Inc., concurred with staff’s comments.
Commissioner Madrid asked if there was anyone in the public who wished to speak in favor or against this request. There was no response.
ACTION: Motion made by Commissioner Livingston, seconded by Commissioner Perez, and unanimously carried to APPROVE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 18, 2012, BETWEEN RANCHOS REAL XVI, LLC AND THE CITY OF EL PASO PURSUANT TO TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 212.071, AND CHAPTER 19.20 OF THE CITY CODE, TO DEDICATE AND IMPROVE 11.2557 ACRES OF PARKLAND; DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF LOT 3, BLOCK 391, TIERRA DEL ESTE UNIT SIXTY NINE; PORTION OF LOT 4, BLOCK 391 AND A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 461, TIERRA DEL ESTE UNIT SEVENTY TWO; PORTION OF LOT 2, BLOCK 461, TIERRA DEL ESTE UNIT SEVENTY SIX; AND PORTION OF LOT 3A, BLOCK 391, TIERRA DEL ESTE UNIT EIGHTY, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS.
Motion passed......
11. Discussion and action on an Ordinance amending Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.02 (General Provisions and Definitions), Article II (Definitions) to modify definitions for types of shopping centers, and Chapter 20.18 (Sign Regulations) Article IV (On-Premises Sign Regulations) Section 20.18.450 (C-2, C-3, C-4, Q, M-1, M-2 and M-3 Districts) to modify monument sign regulations for shopping centers. Staff Contact: Kimberly Forsyth, (915) 212-1563, [email protected]
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Kimberly Forsyth, Program Manager for Planning & Inspections, gave a presentation and noted that staff received a request to review the definitions for shopping centers and the related regulations for shopping centers signage. Staff are proposing to amend the definitions to better reflect the ICSC definitions and classifications, along with the signage standards for shopping centers. The purpose of the amendment is to revise/update shopping center definition to align with industry standards; to recognize that different categories of shopping centers have different signage needs, and to allow more signage and discretion in placement of signs for larger community and regional shopping centers. She noted that this was presented to the Development and Infrastructure Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and it was recommended for approval.
She responded to questions from the commission.
Commissioner Madrid asked if there was anyone in the public who wished to speak in favor or against this request. There was no response.
ACTION: Motion made by Commissioner Ardovino, seconded by Commissioner Perez, and unanimously carried to POSTPONE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 20 (ZONING), CHAPTER 20.02 (GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS), ARTICLE II (DEFINITIONS) TO MODIFY DEFINITIONS FOR TYPES OF SHOPPING CENTERS, AND CHAPTER 20.18 (SIGN REGULATIONS) ARTICLE IV (ON-PREMISES SIGN REGULATIONS) SECTION 20.18.450 (C-2, C-3, C-4, Q, M-1, M-2 AND M-3 DISTRICTS) TO MODIFY MONUMENT SIGN REGULATIONS FOR SHOPPING CENTERS FOR SEVEN (7) WEEKS, TO THE JANUARY 5, 2017, CITY PLAN COMMISSION MEETING.
Motion passed......
12. Planning Report:
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN......
Commissioner Ardovino requested that an item be placed on the next City Plan Commission agenda to discuss the placement of the arena and recommendations the commission may have for City Council.
Kimberly Forsyth noted that staff will ask someone from the Capital Improvements Department to come and give an update.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion made by Commissioner Perez, seconded by Commissioner Ardovino, and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 2:18 p.m.
Approved as to form:
______Larry F. Nichols, Executive Secretary, City Plan Commission
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