City of Lockhart March 22, 2017 MINUTES  Planning and Zoning Commission  Members Present: Philip Ruiz, Phil McBride, Bill Faust, Mark' Villalobos, Christina Black, Mary  Beth Nickel, Manuel Oliva  Members Absent: None  Staff Present: Dan Gibson, Christine Banda Visitors/Citizens Addressing the Commission:  1. Callmeeting to order. Chair McBride called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.  2. Gitizen.comments not related to an agenda item. None 3. Consider the Minutes ofthe March 8, 2017 meeting.  Commissioner Villalobos moved to approve the March 8, 2017, minutes. Commissioner 4. ZC-17-04. Hold a PUBLIC HEARING and consider a request by Esther Hernandez for a Zoning Change from IH Industrial Heavy District to CMB Commercial Medium Business District for 0.374 acres in the Byrd Lockhart Survey, Abstract No. 17, located at 308 North Colorado  Faust seconded, and the motion passed. by a vote of6-0.  Street (US183).  Commissioner Black arrived at 7:03 p.m.  Mr. Gibson explained that the applicant is wishes to operate a commercial business on the subject property, but it is not allowed by the existing industrial zoning. The previous use was a nonconforming bar that had been grandfathered for many years, but that status recently expired when the bar ceased operation for more than six months. The proposed CMB zoning would not allow another bar, but would allow a variety of commercial uses including the applicant's hair salon. He noted that vehicular access is from Pecan Street and within the Colorado Street (US 183) right-of-way adjacent to the overpass. The paved and marked parking lot north of the building is contained entirely within the subject property. Mr. Gibson stated that the future land use plan map shows the area as Medium Density Residential. However, because the immediate area is dominated by Livengood Feeds and the Lockhart Gin which are both industrial uses, and the subject property is adjacent to the highway, it would likely not be suitable for residential uses of any type in the future. He said that the zoning change request is reasonable and that staff recommends approval.  1-  Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting 03-22-17    There was a discussion about concerns that TxDOT could at some point deny access within their right-of-way to the property, and that the applicant should be aware of that Mr. Gibson responded that the existing situation was long-standing and he had never known TxDOT to intentionally land-lock a property that has no other street access. Chair McBride opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward. Ester Hernandez, of 1095 Spoke Hollow, said that she bought the property as an investment ort to use for her own business. She is a hair stylist and currently rents space at another  possibility.  location.  Chair McBride asked when she would have the building open.  Ms. Hernandez replied that it would be six to eight months because the building needs Michael Bell, of 1095 Spoke Hollow, said he was present to support his wife, who has her own salon on North Colorado Street. He said the subject building requires a total remodel  extensive renovation before it can be used.  but, hopefully, she can use it for her business.  Seeing no other speakers, Chair McBride closed the public hearing.  Commissioner Faust moved to approve ZC-17-04. Commissioner Villalobos seconded, and 5. Discuss the date and agenda of next meeting, including Commission requests for agenda  the motion passed by a vote of 7-0.  items.  Mr. Gibson announced that the next regular meeting date is April 12th.  6. Adjourn.  Commissioner Oliva moved to adjourn, and Commissioner Villalobos seconded. The motion  passed by a unanimous vote, and the meeting adjourned at 7:28, p.m.  Approved:  meride  (date)  R42  Chcubirk ( -  Christine Banda,  McBride, Phil -2-  4l2-l0r2 Chairman  Recording Secretary  Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting 03-22-17