CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

February 20, 2006

 

 

Present:            Bryan Baier, Gary Spraggins, Pamela Clayton, Roy Pelton

 

Absent:            Craig Roberts

 

                        Staff:               Johnny Vance, Director of Community Development,

                                               Audine Turman, P&Z Secretary, Jennifer Graham, Admin. Assist.

 

                        Others:            Joe Crouch, Monica Crouch, Dale McMahan, Mary McKeever, Billy Crowson,

                                               Carol Crowson, Andrew Mitchel, Betty Mitchel, Sheila Hoelscher,

                                               Greg Hoelscher         

 

 

CALL WORKSHOP MEETING TO ORDER:

Planning and Zoning Chairman Bryan Baier called the workshop to order at 6:30 p.m. for the discussion of the Annexation Plan.  There was discussion on the fragmentation of the boundaries and it was explained by Staff that surveys were used in planning the areas for annexation.  Staff advised the Board that at this time the goal is to finalize setting the areas that need to be annexed.  The Board decided that they would first look at annexing the tracts on the new Hwy. 11 and then drop others if needed to place us under the 10%.  Staff advised the Board that we would need to zone each tract individually as one zoning classification based on our Land Use Plan.  At a later date after the land has been platted and a decision as to what would be placed there, we would then go back and properly zone the property as needed.

 

CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER:

Planning and Zoning Chairman Bryan Baier called the regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission to order at 7:00 P.M.

 

DISCUSSION/ACTION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 17, 2006

A motion was made by Roy Pelton and seconded by Pamela Clayton to approve the meeting minutes of January 17, 2006.  Motion carried, all voting aye.

 

DISCUSSION/ACTION ZONING CASE NO. 060201:

A motion was made by Gary Spraggins and seconded by Roy Pelton to approve establishing a zoning classification for property recently annexed into the City Limits; located on Garrett Dr. and Heath Street, being further described as Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 18 & 19, Block 6 from Agriculture (AG) to Single Family (SF-6).  Motion carried all voting aye.

 

DISCUSSION/ACTION FINAL REPLAT HOPKINS COUNTY INDUSTRIAL PARK:

A motion was made by Roy Pelton and seconded by Bryan Baier to approve a City initiated replat of property located on the South side of Whitworth Street and East side of Elm Street, being further described as part of the Hopkins County Industrial Park, Block A & B, City of Sulphur Springs, Block 48 6-9.  Motion carried all voting aye.

 

DISCUSSION/ACTION FINAL REPLAT NAZARENE CHURCH:

A motion was made by Pamela Clayton and seconded by Gary Spraggins to approve a request by the Nazarene Church to replat property located on the west side of League Street, North of Interstate 30, being further described as Lots 1 & 3, Block 213-200 into one lot.  Because of the lines of the property being close to the City’s sewer lines, staff requested that a new survey be performed.  During this process it was found that the original survey of the Church property was wrong.  Also, during this process the Church acquired some property to the West.  The new survey shows the correct sewer easements as well as the new land acquired.  At this time the Church is encroaching on the 25’ setback.  This means the Church at this time is a non-conforming use.  If the Church were to be destroyed by more than 50% of the value or if a new landowner purchased the property and demolished the Church they would be required to adhere to the 25’ setback requirements at that time.  Motion carried all voting aye.

 

DISCUSSION/ACTION FINAL REPLAT OF PART OF LOT 1, BLOCK 211:

A motion was made by Roy Pelton and seconded by Pamela Clayton to approve a request by Owner/Joe Crouch to replat property located on the East side of Mockingbird Lane. and South side of Interstate 30, being further described as Lot 1, Block 211 into one lot – Lot 1-R.  Motion carried all voting aye.

 

DISCUSSION/ACTION ZONING CASE NO. 060202:

A motion was made by Gary Spraggins and seconded by Roy Pelton to approve a request by Owner/East Texas Properties, Inc. to rezone property located on South League Street and Bellview Street, being further described as Lots 8B, 8C, 4B & 4C, Block 31 from Multiple Family (MF) to Heavy Commercial.  The motion made by Mr. Spraggins stated that in order to rezone the property to Heavy Commercial (HC) the property owner would have to put up an 8’ masonry fence on the North, East & South boundaries of the property, a 25’ set back would have to be followed and there would only be access to the property from League St.  Several members of the community were at the meeting to voice there opinions as to what they would like to see done with the property.  We sent out 30 letters to surrounding property owner and received in our office two in favor and seven in opposition.  At the meeting there were six more letters of opposition to the rezone request.  Dale McMahan was at the meeting and spoke on the property owners behalf.  He stated that they were aware of the stipulations that would be put on the property and they were willing to make the necessary changes.  The owners are also aware that Bellview St. must be brought up to City standards. Motion carried with Bryan Baier, Gary Spraggins and Roy Pelton voting aye and Pamela Clayton abstaining.

 

 ANY OTHER BUSINESS:

Johnny advised the Commission that at the next meeting there would be three agenda items, those being three (3) plats.

 

ADJOURN:

A motion was made by Gary Spraggins and seconded by Pamela Clayton to adjourn the meeting of February 20, 2006 at 7:30 P.M. Motion carried, all voting aye.


     

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