Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z)

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday – September 15, 2020 – 6:30 PM 2801 Ranch Road 1869 – Liberty Hill CALL TO ORDER The Liberty Hill City Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Chairperson Wes Griffin on Tuesday – September 15, 2020 at Council Chambers – 2801 Ranch Road 1869 in Liberty Hill. Invocation was given followed by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge. Quorum was established. Planning and Zoning Commission members present were as follows: Wes Griffin, Brian Williams, Josh McGinty, Cheryl New, Steve Messana, and Steve McIntosh. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing #1 Wes Griffin opened the Public Hearing at 6:31, stating NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Liberty Hill has been asked to review and approve the following application(s) to wit: A request for a Zone Map Amendment from the General Commercial / Retail (C3) zoning classification to the Single-family Residential (SF3) zoning classification on the following property: Lots 1 and 2, Twenty-Nine Ranch Addition, Williamson County, Texas; Generally located along the south side of State Highway 29, near its intersection with Orchard Ridge Parkway and identified as Assessor’s Parcels Number R-331210, R-331209 and R-548200. In accordance with Section 211.006, Texas Local Government Code, a public hearing on this application will be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission (Commission) on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, beginning at 6:30 PM. Upon receiving a recommendation from the Commission, the City Council will conduct its own public hearing on this matter at 6:30 PM on Monday, September 28, 2020 and take final action. Both public hearings will be held at the Municipal Court Building, Council Chambers, 2801 RM 1869 in Liberty Hill, Texas. For more information, you may either visit the Development Services Department at 100 Forrest Street, call (512) 778-5449, or send an email to planning@libertyhilltx.gov. Outcome: The landowner of lot 3 addressed the commission stating that in the past, there had been a lawsuit concerning the Easements of lots 1 and 2 and that there is no construction allowed on the easements of those lots. She urged the Commission to investigate this further to ensure Planning and Zoning Commission 1 of 3 September 15, 2020 no encroachments on those easements. David Stallworth, Senior Director of Planning responded that no easements factored into this topic; rather it is simple housekeeping. He suggested she may want to take this up with the owners of lots 1 and 2. There were no other public comments or discussion. The first Public Hearing was closed by Wes Griffin – Chair at 6:35 PM. Public Hearing #2 Wes Griffin opened the second Public Hearing at 6:35, stating NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Liberty Hill has been asked to review and approve the following application(s) to wit: A request for a zone Map Amendment from the Agriculture (AG) zoning Classification to the Light Industrial (I1) zoning classification on the following property: Lot 4, Cimarron Business Park, Liberty Hill, Williamson County, Texas; Generally located along the west side of Holmes Road, north of State Highway 29, and identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number R-472193 In accordance with Section 211.006, Texas Local Government Code, a public hearing on this application will be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission (Commission) on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, beginning at 6:30 PM. Upon receiving a recommendation from the Commission, the City Council will conduct its own public hearing on this matter at 6:30 PM on Monday, September 28, 2020 and take final action. Both public hearings will be held at the Municipal Court Building, Council Chambers, 2801 RM 1869 in Liberty Hill, Texas. For more information, you may either visit the Development Services Department at 100 Forrest Street, call (512) 778-5449, or send an email to planning@libertyhilltx.gov. Outcome: There were no public comments and no discussion. This Public Hearing was closed by Wes Griffin – Chair at 6:37 PM. REGULAR AGENDA Discuss and Consider approval of minutes from the regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting held August 18, 2020. Outcome: On motion by Steve Messana and second by Brian Williams, the Commission approved the minutes from August 18, 2020. Motion passed on vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions. Discussion and recommendation to Council on a request for a Zone Map Amendment for Lots 1 and 2, Twenty-Nine Ranch Addition General Commercial / Retail (C3) zoning classification to the Single-family Residential (SF3) zoning classification. David Stallworth – Senior Director of Planning provided a verbal timeline of the properties in question, to include the 2014 rezoning to C3 and the 2018 preliminary plat revision that sparked the zone change under consideration. Mr. Stallworth stated that nothing in the UDC allows residential development in commercial zones, and only the approximate 20 acres in Lots 1 and 2 rest in city limits, the rest are in MUD and ETJ zones. Planning and Zoning Commission 2 of 3 September 15, 2020 Outcome: On motion by Brian Williams and second by Cheryl New, the Commission approved the Zone Map amendment for Lots 1 and 2 from C3 zoning to SF3 zoning classification. Motion passed on vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions. Discussion and recommendation to Council on a request for a Zone Map Amendment for Lot 4, Cimarron Business Park from the Agriculture (AG) zoning Classification to the Light Industrial (I1) zoning classification. Following clarification of this item, David Stallworth – Senior Director of Planning stated the property owner of Lot 4 made application for a zone map amendment to allow for two flex office warehouses, similar to several that already exist in the area. However, the current AG zoning does not support this plan. Mr. Stallworth recommends that appropriate zoning be established for the owner’s intent to develop. Following discussion, Mr. Stallworth stated the request is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Outcome: On motion by Steve Messana and second by Brian Williams, the Commission approved the Zone Map amendment for Lot 4 from AG to I1 zoning. Motion passed on vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions. ADJOURNMENT David Stallworth – Senior Director of Planning provided a reminder to the Commission to carefully review their copies of the UDC and provide feedback and/or concerns they might have. Outcome: On motion by Steve Messana, the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was adjourned at 6:47 PM. Motion passed on vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions. ____________________________ Wes Griffin Chair – Planning and Zoning Commission Planning and Zoning Commission 3 of 3 September 15, 2020