Planning and Zoning Committee

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY OCTOBER 5, 2021 6:00PM BOARD MEMBERS: Matthew Visel-Chair Gilbert Limones Lydia Moss Jimmie Raines Rosemberg Risa III Joe Suarez Walter Tidwell Jose Tomas Garcia-Alt. Regina Santos-Aviles-Alt. Jose Saucedo-Alt. Susan Anderson-Director of Planning & Community Dev. Page 1 of 6  NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF UVALDE, TEXAS Notice is hereby given of the regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Uvalde, Texas, to be held Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers 2nd floor of City Hall, 101 East Main St., Uvalde, Texas for the following purpose: Page I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3-6 Consider and act on the approval of the September 7, 2021 Regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes. Planning and Zoning Committee - Sep 07 2021 - Minutes - Pdf III. BOARD TRAINING IV. ADJOURNMENT Certificate: I certify that the above and foregoing notice was posted in compliance with 551.043, Texas Government Code at 9:00 a.m., October 1, 2021. ______________________________ Vince DiPiazza, City Manager Page 2 of 6  MINUTES Regular Planning and Zoning Meeting 6:00PM - Tuesday September 7, 2021 City Hall-Council Chambers 101 E. Main St. Uvalde, TX 78801 The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of the City of Uvalde was called to order on Tuesday September 7, 2021, at 6:00PM, in the City Hall Council Chambers, with the following members present: COMMISSIONERS Matthew Visel-Chair PRESENT: Gilbert Limones Jimmie Raines Rosemberg Risa, III Joe Suarez COMMISSIONERS Lydia Moss ABSENT: Walter Tidwell Regina Santos-Aviles-Alt. Jose Saucedo-Alt. STAFF PRESENT: Susan Anderson-Director of Planning and Development Jovita Maldonado-Code Enforcement Officer Sorayda A. Sanchez-City Secretary I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES II. Consider and act on the approval of the August 3, 2021 Regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes. Motion to approve the minutes of the August 3, 2021 Regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting made by Commissioner Rosemberg Risa. Motion seconded by Commissioner Joe Suarez. Motion carried 5-0. III. PUBLIC HEARING AND ZONING MATTERS Citizens who would like to come before the board are to limit their presentations to no more than three (3) minutes. IV. CASE FILE 20-21PZ Open a public hearing to consider and act on the request of Javier & Graciela Gonzales, applicants, for a zone change from Industrial 2 to Residential 5. Mr. & Mrs. Gonzales would like to sell the lots for manufacture homes. The property is Page 1 3 of 4 6  located in North Uvalde Property ID 14224 – E Pacific St, NCB 207, North Uvalde Subdivision, Lot E, City of Uvalde, Uvalde County Texas. CASE FILE 20-21PZ was canceled by Javier and Graciela Gonzales. V. CASE FILE 23-21PZ Open a public hearing to consider and act on the request of Cross Roads Church, Emma Trimble, applicant, for a zone change from Residential 1 to Residential 5. Cross Roads Church would like to change the zone to the lot to be incompliance with the zoning codes. The property is located at 301 E Sabinal St. NCB 193, North Uvalde Subdivision, Blk 53, Lot 1, 2, City of Uvalde, Uvalde County Texas. Susan Anderson, Director of Planning and Development demonstrated the property on the Future Land Use Map. She explained to Commissioners that this property is located across the street from the Honey Bowl Stadium. There are several surrounding properties that are already zoned Residential 5. The existing manufactured home has been on the property for over 20 years and has been zoned incorrectly. In order for the property owner to connect utility services, the property zone must match the structure located on it. This request is for property owner to be in compliance. Staff recommends approval. Commission Chair Matthew Visel asked if any letters were mailed out. Jovita Maldonado, Code Enforcement Officer stated there were 7 certified letters mailed, 4 were received, and 3 were unclaimed. No oppositions were received either by mail or by phone. Public hearing opened at 6:03PM Emma Trimble, property owner stated that she is the Pastor at Cross Roads Church, and that the manufactured home has been on the property for over 20 years. The property has been occupied on and off for those 20 years. The last time someone lived in the home was over 3 years ago. The zone issue was not discovered until Ms. Trimble applied for city services. Public hearing closed at 6:05PM Commission Chair Matthew Visel asked for clarification from staff. He asked if the zone change would remain with the property, Ms. Anderson stated that the zone change would stay with the property. Mr. Visel then asked if the property owner could connect services without the property being rezoned. Ms. Anderson stated that city statute states that the property has to be in compliance. This issue was discovered by the Utility Office when property owner attempted to connect services. City staff has searched for documents of a variance for the church, but have found no such documents. Motion to approve Case File 23-21PZ made by Commissioner Gilbert Limones. Motion seconded by Commissioner Joe Suarez. Motion failed 2-3. VI. CASE FILE 24-21PZ Open a public hearing to consider and act on the request of Valerie Ann Garcia, applicant, for a Special Use Permit to add to an existing accessory dwelling unit on a Residential 2 district. The property is located at 102 W Canales St, NCB 247, Fairgrounds Subdivision, Blk 8, Lot 9, City of Uvalde, Uvalde County Texas. Susan Anderson, Director of Planning and Development demonstrated the property on the Future Land Use Map. Ms. Anderson explained to Commissioners that this property is located a block or two off of Main St. The property owner has two lots and she would like to add to the existing dwelling on the property. Property does meet all requirements and staff Page 2 4 of 4 6  recommends approval. Jovita Maldonado, Code Enforcement Officer stated that 19 certified letters were mailed and all were received with no oppositions. Public hearing opened at 6: 18PM Valerie Garcia, property owner explained to commissioners that she would like to add to the existing structure on her property. She would like to provide her mother with a home, as her mother has several medical issues. Public hearing closed at 6:19PM Motion to approve Case File 24-21PZ made by Commissioner Gilbert Limones. Motion seconded by Commissioner Joe Suarez. Motion carried 5-0. VII. CASE FILE 25-21PZ Open a public hearing to consider and act on the request of Vicente Gonzales, applicant, for subdivision of the lot. Mr. Gonzales will be selling a lot from the acreage.The property is located at 401 S Claudia St, NCB 215 Abstract 215 Survey 71 3.45, City of Uvalde, Uvalde County Texas. Susan Anderson, Director of Planning and Development demonstrated the property on the Future Land Use Map. Ms. Anderson explained that staff has been working with the property owner on this property for several months. The simple subdivision meets all requirements and staff recommends approval. Public hearing opened at 6:21PM Public hearing closed at 6:22PM Motion to approve Case File 25-21PZ made by Commissioner Rosemberg Risa. Motion seconded by Commissioner Gilbert Limones. Motion carried 5-0. VIII. CASE FILE 26-21PZ Open a public hearing to consider and act on the request of C&A Innovative, Alfredo Garza, applicant, for a replat of Lot B1 & part of C to have the property come into compliance in a Residential 1. The property is located at 407 Minter St, NCB 228, Bowles Tract Subdivision, Lot B1, PT C 0.4, City of Uvalde, Uvalde County Texas. Susan Anderson, Director of Planning and Development demonstrated the property on the Future Land Use Map. Ms. Anderson explained to Commissioners that this property is located on Minter Street, right behind Black Street. The lot has not been developed. The simple plat meets all the requirements and staff recommends approval. Public hearing opened at 6:23PM Alfredo Garza, property owner stated he purchased the property last year and would like to replat in order to be in compliance. Public hearing closed at 6:24PM Motion to approve Case File 26-21PZ made by Commissioner Jimmie Raines. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rosemberg Risa. Motion carried 5-0. IX. CASE FILE 22-21PZ Open a public hearing to consider the request of City Staff to amend the Subdivision ordinance. Page 3 5 of 4 6  Susan Anderson, Director of Planning and Development explained that this is something she has been working on and off for the past 7 years. She reviewed key points of the ordinance with Commissioners. Public hearing opened at 6:32PM Public hearing closed at 6:33PM Motion to approve Case File 22-21PZ made by Commissioner Joe Suarez. Motion seconded by Commissioner Gilbert Limones. Motion carried 5-0. X. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner Joe Suarez. Motion seconded by Commission Chair Matthew Visel. Motion carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 6:34PM. Board Chair City Secretary Page 4 6 of 4 6