City of Lockhart August 11, 2021  Planning and Zoning Commission  MINUTES  Members Present: Philip Ruiz, Manuel Oliva, Bradley Lingvai, Ron Peterson, Phil McBride,  Chris St. Leger  Member Absent: Rick Arnic  Staff Present: Dan Gibson, Kevin, Waller, Christine Banda Visitors/Citizens Addressing the Commission:  1. Call meeting to order. Chair Ruiz called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 2. Citizen comments not related to an agenda item. None. 3. Consider the Minutes of June 28, 2021,meeting.  Commissioner St. Ledger moved to approve the. June. 28, 2021, minutes. Commissioner Peterson 4. SUP-21-05. Hold PUBLICHEARING and consider ar request by Skylar Reeves, on behalf of Edward P.Perez, fora a Specific Use Permit to allow a Bar and Commercial Outdoor Entertainmenton0.89 acre in the Lockhart Byrd Survey, Abstract No. 17,located at 734 and 738 South Commerce Mr. Gibson explained that the subject property had recently been rezoned to CHB Commercial Heavy Business District sO that it would be eligible for this SUP to allow a bar and commercial outdoor entertainment on the site. He presented a map of the location and the applicant's site plan, and explained the proposed uses of the existing buildings, the addition of food trucks or trailers, off-street parking, and outdoor seating and music venue. The stage would face southeast to direct sound away from the adjacent and nearby homes along South Commerce Street. Henoted that staff had not received any phone calls or letters in opposition. Chair Ruiz opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward.  seconded, and the motion passed by a vote of 6-0.  Street, and 735 South Colorado Street (US 183).  Skylar Reeves, of 458 Hobby Horse Road, and Josh Hazzard of 10000 Gail Road in Austin, presented a slideshow illustrating the concept they had in mind for the proposed food trailers, coffee house, bar, general store, and outdoor music venue. Customers would walk through the general store to get to the large backyard where there would be tables and small music stage for live entertainment. They said they were open to suggestions from the Commission regarding  hours of operation for the outdoor entertainment and the bar,  -1-  Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting 08-11-2021    Commissioner McBride said he was concerned about the outdoor entertainment disrupting the Ms. Reeves said the type of music planned would be relaxing for patrons, and would not Mr. Hazzard said they would not have large bands, and would comply with the City's noise  lives of his friends who live across the street from oft the proposed venue.  overpower conversations.  standards.  Commissioner Peterson asked what their ideal hours of operation would be. Mr. Hazard replied that they didn't plan to be open past midnight. There was discussion about the City's noise regulations. hearing and asked for the staff recommendation.  Chair Ruiz asked for any other speakers and, seeing or hearing from none, he closed the public Mr. Gibson recommended approval because no objections had been expressed by potentially affected property owners ini the area. He recommended thata a screening fence at least six feet tall be provided along the south property line of 732 South Commerce Street, and said that the Commission could attach conditions limiting the hours of operation and serving of alcoholic Amotion was initially made by Commissioner McBride, but CommssonersPeter.on and Lingvai Commissioner McBride moved to approve SUP-21-05 subject to the, following conditions: 1) the stage must be sound-Insulated on the two. sides facing existing homes; 2) activities must stop by 11:00pm on. Sunday through Thursday nights, and by midnight on Friday and. Saturday nights; and, 3) if there are any complaints received by the City regarding the outdoor activities within the first six months of operation, the specific use permit shall be placed on the Commission agenda for reconsideration. Commissioner Peterson seconded, and the motion passed by a vote 5. PP-21-03. Consider a request by KeithSchauer, P.E., on behalf of Robert A. Schmidt, for approval ofal Preliminary Plat for Summersides Subdivision, Satmidlamdhemitine of91.09acres zoned RMD Residential Medium Density District and 10.62 acres zoned CHB Commercial Heavy Business District, on a total of 101.71 acres in the Esther Berry Survey, Abstract No. 1, and Kevin Waller presented a revised plat submitted after the agenda packet had been mailed to the Commission. It corrected three items on the plat. A new street name, Monsoon Road, was added. There was a lot labeled as parkland that was too small for use as parkland, sO it was changed toal landscape lot. The hike and bike trail was expanded to include a spur extending to  beverages, if desired.  asked for some clarification and additions to the motion.  of6-0.  located at 2300 South Colorado Street (US 183).  the existing Summerside Subdivision.  -2-  Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting 08-11-2021    Commissioner McBride stated his desire that a playscape with at least five features be provided Keith Schauer, P.E., of Doucet & Associates, representing thel home builder, said thet trail would There was discussion about when the main park area would be developed, and in what section, becausethe commissioners wanted the parkland to be developed with the first two sections. Mr. Gibson said that the parkland note on the plat could state that the playscape would be  for the parkland.  bec concrete, and they agreed to add a playscape in the parkland.  provided in Lot 9 when Section 7 is built.  Mr. Waller recommended adding information about the trail spurin plat note #4.  Commissioner Lingvai moved to approve PP-21-03. Commissioner St. Ledger. seconded, and the 6. As provided in Chapter 12 "Buildings and Building Regulations", Section 12-491(3), of the Lockhart Code of Ordinances, consider a request by Winn Smith for approval of a six-foot tall chain-link fence in the minimum required front setback on property zoned IL Industrial Light Mr. Gibson explained that the applicant wishes to install a six-foot tall chain-link fence in the front building setback area to provide a secure material storage areawhile the existing building Winn Smith, of 8406 Avocet Drive in Austin, said the fence will encompass the existing parking lot and be attached to the building. They plan to level the existing building, temporarily remove the flooring, and do interior remodeling work. It would be convenient to store the flooring and other materials next to the building. The fence, which may be needed for about 18 months, would be firmly installed the same as a permanent fence, which is why the Commission's Commissioner St. Ledger moved to approve the fence. Commissioner Oliva seconded, and the 7. Report from staff on the status of the amendments to Chapter 52 "Subdivision Regulations" of  motion passed by a vote ofe 6-0.  District and located at 204 and 206 Cemetery Street.  is being remodeled.  approval is required. The fence will be needed for about 18 months.  motion passed by a vote ofe 6-0. the Lockhart Code of Ordinances.  Mr. Gibson: said that news sections recommended by the city attorney's office were pretty dense, and he was still reviewing them for clarity and consistency to make them easier to understand. As usual, the department's daily workload has limited the time available to devote to the  amendments.  -3-  Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting 08-11-2021    8. Discuss the date and agenda of next meeting, including Commission requests for agenda items. Mr. Gibson stated that the next regular meeting date is August 25th, and items had been  submitted for that agenda.  9. Adjourn.  Commissioner Oliva moved to adjourn, and Commissioner Lingvaiseconded. The motion passed  bya unanimous vote, and the meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m.  Approved:  Ss/pozi (date)  Chhe-Bai Christine Banda, Recording Secretary  g8  4-  Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting 08-11-2021