City of Lockhart August 10, 2022  Planning and Zoning Commission  MINUTES  Members Present: Philip Ruiz, Bradley Lingvai, Ron Peterson, Phil McBride, Manuel Oliva,  Chris St. Ledger  Member Absent: Rick Arnic  Staff Present: Christine Banda, Kevin Waller, David Fowler Visitors/Citizens Addressing the Commission:  1. Callr meeting to order. Chair Ruiz called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m.  2. Citizen comments not related to an agenda item. None 3. Consider the Minutes ofthe July 27,2022, meeting. seconded, and the motion passed by a vote of 6-0.  Commissioner Oliva moved to approve the July 27, 2022, minutes. Commissioner Lingvai 4. FP-22-04. Continue a request by Paul Leventis on behalf of Lockhart Land Group, LLC, for approval of a Final Plat for Lockhart Farms Addition, Phase 2, consisting of 36.18 acres in the Cornelius Crenshaw Survey, Abstract No. 68, zoned RMD Residential Medium Density District and CMB Commercial Medium Business District, and located in the 2000 block of West San Kevin Waller stated that the final plat of Phase 1 was onditionalyapproved in November 2021. The subject final plat was for Phase 2 of Lockhart Farms Addition. He described the plat as 147 single-family residential lots andi two commercial lots located on West San Antonio Street. Both Windsor Boulevard and Mesquite Street will have sidewalks on both sides of the street. The extension of Windsor Boulevard will continue through the subdivision. Parkland would be provided within the regional detention pond location that would be utilized by both Lockhart Farms and The Stanton Development. Lockhart Farms would pay a fee in lieu of the parkland requirement because the park would be privately owned and maintained. The applicant proposes a playscape in the private park area but there was not ar note stating that on the final  Antonio Street (SH 142).  plat.  Chair Ruiz asked ift they could add a note on the final plat regarding the playscape.  Mr. Waller replied that it can be a condition added to the plat.  -1-  Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting 08-10-2022    Chair Ruiz asked if the applicant would like to speak.  Paul Leventis, the applicant, of 9007 Sandstone Drive in College Station, was present to answer Chair Ruiz asked if he could confirm that park improvements would be located in the detention Mr. Leventis explained that the park improvements would be included in the site plan submission for The Stanton apartments. He stated they plan to make the pond bigger and Chair Ruiz asked if the applicant could add a note on the final plat regarding the park  any questions. area.  provide a walking trail around the pond.  improvements.  Mr. Leventis replied they would add a note on the final plat.  Joel Pollack, of 19240 Redland Road in San Antonio, said hei is ap partner with Lockhart Farms and helps to provide playscapes for other developments in and around Texas. They are usually  valued at $30,000-$45,000. All playscapes would be ADA compliant. Commissioner Oliva asked who owned the detention area. developments. The HOA will oversee maintaining the area.  Mr. Pollack replied that Lockhart Farms is the sole owner, but it will be shared with two other Chair Ruiz asked for any other speakers, and seeing none, he asked for staff's recommendation. Mr. Waller recommended approval, subject to the condition ofadding a note about a playscape Commissioner Oliva moved to approve FP-22-04. Commissioner McBride seconded, and the 5. FP-22-05. Consider a request by Adair Rucker for approval of a Final Plat for Rucker Acres Adition,consisting of22.848 acres in the Francis Berry Survey,Abstract NO. 2, located at 3244 Westwood Road (County Road 215) in the Lockhart Extraterritorial Jurisdiction; including Variances to Chapter 52, "Subdivision Regulations" waiving therequirement in Section 52-77(b) for construction of a public sidewalk along the abutting street (Westwood Road) designated as af future arterial street, waiving the requirements in Sections 52-112la)2) and 52-113(a)(2)to dedicate or pay a fee in lieu of dedication of parkland for a residential subdivision, and waiving ther requirement in Section! 52-141(a) that public improvements be designed and constructed in accordancewitht City'sconstruction standards (specifically the minimum water flow standard for  fort the parkland area.  motion passed by a vote of 6-0.  fire! hydrants).  -2-  Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting 08-10-2022    Mr. Waller explained that the applicant, Mr. Rucker, would like to subdivide his 22.848-acre parcel to create a separate one-acre lot. The owner requested variances to the subdivision ordinance because of the location of the property in relation to the city limits. There are no existing sidewalks along Westwood Road, and the water lines are not adequate to meet City standards for fire suppression. The applicant also requested a variance from the parkland  dedication and/or fee in lieu of parkland dedication requirement. Chair Ruiz asked if the applicant would like to speak.  Adair Rucker of 3422 Westwood Road, called into the meeting to speak. Hes said he did not know itwould be sO difficult to subdivide his land. He stated he just wanted to: sell an acrei to a friend who would like to move from Houston to live near him. He stated he does not have the money fori the fee, and that the city should obtain the parkland or feei in thet future when the property  isd developed.  Chair Ruiz asked if there were any other speakers.  Linda Hinkle, the surveyor of the property, stated she had informed Mr. Rucker that he would have to go through the City's platting process, and that it would require variances. She reiterated that he only wanted to sell an acre to a friend, and that he is not looking to develop the remainder of his property. She said that a portion of the property along Westwood Road must be dedicated for future right-of-way, sO they are already giving up property for future Chair Ruiz asked for any other speakers, and seeing none, he asked for staff's recommendation. Mr. Waller recommended approval of the plat and the variances to the sidewalk and fire suppression, but recommended denial oft the variance themashastnsls Following discussion between the Commission and Mr. Wallerabout the parkland variance and the exact fee required, the Commission determined they needed more information before Commissioner McBride moved to table FP-22-051 to the August 24, 2022, meeting. Commissioner 6. Discuss the date and agenda ofr next meeting, including Commission requests for agenda items. Mr. Waller stated that the next regular meeting date is August 24tha and that there will items for  development of the road.  in lieu of dedication.  making a decision.  St. Ledger. seconded, and the motion passed by a vote of6-0.  that meeting'sa agenda.  7. Adjourn.  Commissioner Peterson moved to adjourn, and Commissioner. St. Ledger seconded. The motion  passed by a unanimous vote, and the meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.  -3-  Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting 08-10-2022    812412022 (date)  Approved:  Chtuibeler Christine Banda, Recording Secretary  Pan!dh Philip Ruiz, Chair Onbehelfs-    Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting 08-10-2022