City of Lockhart August 28, 2024  Planning and Zoning Commission  MINUTES  Members Present: Philip Ruiz, Manuel Oliva, Phil McBride, Julia Haug, Rick. Arnic, Bradley Lingvai,  Members Absent: Ron Peterson  Staff Present: David Fowler, Kevin Waller, Evan Olszewski, Romy Brossman  Visitors/Citizens Addressing the Commission:  1. Callr meeting to order. Chair Ruiz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  2. Citizen comments not related to an agenda item. None 3. Consider the Minutes oft the. July 24, 2024, meeting.  Commissioner Oliva moved to approve the July 24, 2024, minutes. Commissioner Haug  seconded, and the motion passed by a vote of6-0.  4. ZC-24-06. HoldaPUBLICHEARING and considerar request byt the Marilyn Riddle Trust foraz Zoning Change from AO Agricultura-Open Space District to CMB Commercial Medium Business, RMD Residential Medium Density, and RHD Residential High Density Districts on: 177.78 acres ini the. James George Survey, Abstract Number 9, located in the 1500, 1600, and 1700 blocks of South Commerce Street. David Fowler detailed the location of the subject property along FM 1322/South Commerce Street and briefly described the topography of the property. He provided site pictures, maps and aerials. The purpose of the zoning change is to create ar mix of uses on the property including single and multi-family residential and medium intensity commercial. The site's current Agricultural-Open Space zoning district does not allow any of these uses. Surrounding properties are zoned industrial (light and heavy), institutional, commercial, agricultural and Residential Low Density and residential medium density. Mano of the industrial uses to the north have a setback between active parts of the site and the subject property. The Coleman Unit prison has active areas closer to the subject property, which has led the applicant to propose a commercial area adjacent toi the prison to buffer the proposed residential areas. The proposed Residential High Densityzone woulds serve asab buffer between the commercial: along South The applicant proposes a layout including 17.8117 acres of commercial in the CMB Commercial Medium Business District along FM: 1322, with an area of: 17.7206 acres of RHDI residential High Density Districtto the east of the FM 1322 frontage. The remainder of the property is proposed to be zoned RMD Residential Medium density, except for 10.1838 acres of RMD immediately south of the prison.  Commerce Street and the residentiai area to the east.  -1-  Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting 08-28-2024    Mr. Fowler reported that staff received one letter of concern regarding the proposed development from the ownerofa concrete plant located to the north of the site on the easts side of South Commerce Street. The applicant's plan proposes the area adjacent to the concrete plant be zoned Commercial Medium Applicant Brett Corwin of 5853 McNaughton, Kyle, TXapproached the podium. He reported that he and his team have studied the property, considered its challenges and have incorporated recommendations from city staff in the plan. The applicant believes the conceptual layout that was shred with the Commissioner Oliva inquired about the number of houses and shared concern for water runoff The applicant reported working with engineers who looked at the plans and topography to figure out where the water is going to go. They designed retention ponds sO downstream neighbors are going to seea at least the same if notl less flow coming ont them. The existing stock tanki is not a natural feature and will be graded over. The site drains to the south and would have multiple retention ponds along the Melissa Castro, representative of Texas Materials at 1422 S. Commerce St, adjacent to the subject property, approached the podium. She requested confirmation that the previously mentioned letter will go into the public record. It was sent, she said, to be neighborly to the land to be developed. It does ease their worries al bit that commercial business will boarder their property. She stated the plant does have air and water permits that are active at the site. The air permit by rulei is al kind of grandfathering of the newer permit standards currently in place. She stated her company wants to minimize any complaints of dust, whether from commercial or residential, that's our only concern. Commissioner Ruiz confirmed the letter will be entered into the publicrecord.  Business to separate the residential uses from the concrete plant.  commission is "workable andi fits with what's going oni int the area." specifically in relation to other future, nearby housing developments.  south theni it: starts to drain toward McMahan.  Mr. Fowler reported that City staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning to CMB, RHD and RMD: as an acceptable solution for the subject property based upon existinga adjacent uses and planned Commissioner Oliva asked ift the residential portion of the project changes, could the whole property be Mr. Fowler responded, no, the property would need to be rezoned. Henoted, the streets were designed Commissioner Oliva moved to approve. ZC-24-06. commissionerArnicseconded, and the motion  uses onr nearby parcels. built commercial?  as zoning boundaries, based upon the City thoroughfare plan.  passed with a vote of6-0.  5. SUP-24-06. Hold al PUBLIC HEARING and consider a request by Taylor Burge on property owned by Philip Ducloux for a Specific Use Permit to allow a Bar, Tavern or Lounge use on 0.124 acres in the Original Townoflockhart, Block 13, part of! Lot: 1, zoned CCB Commercial Central Business District, located at 104 Planner Evan Olszewski approached the podium. He presented the location oft the property with maps, ariels and photos. The proposed useisat tequila bar with light food and ani indoor/outdoor occupancy of 60, operating between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 12 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10a.m.t to6p p.m. Sundays. He presented the interior design layout  East Market Street.  -2-  Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting 08-28-2024    including seating, kitchen and prep: space. No significant problems have been identified with the proposed use. Street parking is shared for all shops downtown. The inhabitants of the apartment above the proposed bar submitted no objections. Al letter in support from another downtown business owner was received. The owner of the property has made it known he is not personally involved with the proposed business. He did, however, give his authorization for Applicant Austin Burge, 406 Church St. Lockhart, TX introduced himself as one of the owners/operators of Chaparral Coffee, located at 106 E. Market St., which has been in business for 9 years. Chaparral Coffee offers morning fare. The concept fort the new, proposed business is to offer afternoon/evening hospitality service such as cocktails, beer, light meals and snacks. Mr. Olszewski reported, because the proposal meets the requirements of the code, staff Commissioner Haug moved to approve SUP-24-06. Commissioner Oliva seconded, and the  the SUP application. No other feedback from the public was received.  There are no plans to be open late. recommends approval.  motion passed with a vote of6-0.  6. SUP-24-08. Hold al PUBLICHEARING and consider a request by Cesar Ochoa, Jr. on behalf of Cesar Ochoa, Sr., for a Specific Use Permit to allow a Manufactured Home use on 0.458 acres in the Byrd Lockhart League, Abstract No. 17, zoned RMD Residential Medium Density District and located at 1001 Perez Evan Olszewski reported that this item is a request for a manufactured home in the RMD district which requires an SUP and is subject tol lot size and other standards in our code. He presented images and ariels. The subject property backs up to an existing manufactured home park to the north and is located in an older neighborhood that has a variety of housing types. When SUP applications are received for manufactured homes, staff verifies that the lot is in conformance with Appendix Il of the Zoning Code or whether the property may have exemptions from some of the size standards due to the age oft thel lot. Int this case thel loti is wide and meets all standards as is. The lot dimensions are approximately 128 feet by 156 feet. The site plan shows the proposed manufactured home is 32 feet by 56 feet with two, 3f feet by 4 feet porches at each entrance, meeting code requirements. All setbacks and lot square footage requirements are met by this site plan. Per our code the long face of the manufactured home is situated facing the street. There is an 18 feet by 181 feet parking pad which also meets code requirements. Staff sent letters to surrounding property owners and placed a sign on the site, and did not receive letters from the public either in support or in opposition of thep proposal. Commissioner Ruiz asked if the manufactured home will be owner occupied or rented. To which Mr. Olszewski responded, it's his understanding that the applicant is the son of the Cesar Ochoa,Jr., 909 Brass St. Austin, TX, stated he wants to put a manufactured home on a lot his father has owned for almost 30 years. He and his future wife want to raise their son herei in  Street.  property owner and planned tol live int the house.  -3-  Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting 08-28-2024    Lockhart. He would like to build a house, but currently he is financially limited, and a Commissioner Oliva explained people come in for manufactured homes they often quickly become rentals. After that, things start to go downhill quickly. That's why a lot of people are against manufactured homes. This is a great area for a manufactured home because the site Mr. Ochoa shared that many of his family members live in Lockhart and that he spent a lot of time here growing up. And that he wants to stay here, it's where he wants to be. Based on review, the proposed use, the site and the applicable regulations staff finds that this proposal meets the requirements of the code and recommends: approval. Chair Ruiz informed the Commission that he is very familiar with the area. Historically, there were many manufactured homes in that part of town. Over time the city removed them and that's why it looks sO nice now, that's why it looks SO peaceful. I would hate to see us go back on what took 40 years to clear out. : substandard, dilapidated homes in the area. That'sjustmy Commissioner McBride asked if City Council has expressed interest in expanding where To which Mr. Fowler answered he has not received word they are considering expanding where Commissioner McBride: stated his thought is the Ctywouldin'thaveamanufactureshome: zoning districti tif our city fathers wanted us to have more manufactured homes outside ofs specificareas. Commissioner Lingvai moved to deny SUP-24-08. Commissioner McBride seconded, and the  manufactured home is the better option at the moment.  abuts the Silent Valley community, but that makes for a hard decision.  opinion.  manufactured homes are allowed? manufactured homes would be allowed.  He stated he would not be supportive of the SUP. motion, passed with a vote. 5-0 with 1 abstention.  7. PP-23-03. Consider a request by Austin Davis of Lockhart 1322, LLC, for approval of a Preliminary Plat and Subdivision Development Plan for Lay Ranch Subdivision, consisting of 92.52 acres in the. James George Survey, Abstract Number 9, zoned RMD (Residential Medium Density), and located at 200 Lay Road and 370 Lay Road, including two Variances to Chapter 52, "Subdivision Regulations", as follows: (1) Sections! 52-72(1)(2) and 52-72(p), to allow for a 31-foot paved width for the proposed reconstruction of Lay Road, inp place of the 41-foot paved width required for Collector Streets; and (2) Section 52-112(f), to allow for 12.3 percent of the perimeter of a park lot to contain frontage on an improved public street right-of-way, in place oft the 25 percent required for public parkland over one: acre in size. Kevin Waller presented an overview of the plat. The project would be developed in three phases. Two subdivision variances have been requested. The first variance is to allow foras 31- foot paved width for the proposed reconstruction of Lay Road in place of the 41-foot paved width requirement for Collector Streets. The second variance ist to allow for 12.3 percent oft the perimeter of the large park lot (Lot12, Block L) to contain frontage on an improved public street right-of-way, in place of the 25 percent required for public parkland over one acre in size. Ina a  -4-  Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting 08-28-2024    written letter the applicant states due to the limited, approximately 46 feet, of right-of-way width from the subject property to the South Commerce Street intersection, reconstruction of the street to the Collector Street standard of a 41-foot paved width is not feasible. The application also states that the reconstruction, although not tot thei full 41-foot Collector width, will widen the existing pavement from approximately 18 feet to 31 feet, measured from back- of-curb to back-of-curb, with new curb, gutter and drainage improvements. In the applicant's written statement addressing the variance criteria for the parkland perimeter percentage along a public street right-of-way, that applicant notes that the large park lot has 11 unique access points to public streets. In designing the park with additional access points than originally planned to reach the current 11, combined with the unique shape of the park lot, the overall perimeter of the park increased such that the percentage of parkland fronting a public street decreased. Although the perimeter of this lot does not contain 25 percent street frontage, but rather 12.3 percent, the park will include a playscape and parking lot, in addition to the Chair Ruiz stated his concerns that the engineer couldn't "figure out" 25 percent coverage on this property and the roadway is too small for 600-700 people traveling. Austin Davis approached the podium and gave a brief description of the community. Brian Williams, 121 Gabriel's Loop, Georgetown, TX, from Gray Engineering introduced himself. He stated, regarding the parkland, he couldn't meet the minimum frontage requirements but, inc conversation with citys staff, they didn't want us to breaki it offinto a separate lot, creating less parkland. Hei instead proposes one larger lot that is much biggert than the minimum acreage but Mr. Williams also stated that Lay Road currently is about 181 feet wide, the width is variable, and it isnoti in the best condition. Right now there is about 46 feet of right-of-way along Lay Road. They are dedicating the requirement needed to meet that ultimate cross section. Ini the reduced right-of-wayl between our frontage and S. Commerce Street yous cannot fit a larger road because of the back-of-curb dimension then behind the back-of-curb you have other construction elements, but a 46-47-foot right-of-way with a 31-foot road would be a huge improvement. A 31-foot road is consistent with the required local street section. As adjacent property owners start developing their properties they will dedicate the share of the required right-of-way, Austin Davis stated he spoke with all three landowners. Alwereapprehensive to me buying the Linda Hinkle, 1109 S. Main St. Lockhart, TX, came to the podium. She stated she thought it is a good idea to allow the road to be widened, even if it would still be short of City standards and that that if anyone else develops along the way they would dedicate right-of-way. Staff recommends approval for each variance plus the condition to include "Subdivision Development Plan" in the plat title. Approval is recommended duetothe: support of the Public Works Director for the proposed 31-foot paved width for Lay Road within an area of limited right-of-way width and due to the large park lot's numerous access points and planned parkland  numerous access points cited.  does not meet the frontage requirements.  allowing the road to be widened to its ultimate size.  right-of-way.  amenities.  -5-  Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting 08-28-2024    Commissioner Lingvai added the condition of fiscal being posted for entire road width as the Commissioner Haug moved to approve PP-23-23. Commissioner Lingvai seconded, and the  applicant had offered.  motion passed with a vote of5-1.  8. FP-24-07. Consider a request by Edgar Llamas for approval of a Final Platf for Antonio M.. Juarez Addition Lot3, Block One, consisting of 0.252 acres, zoned RMD (Residential Medium Density), and located at 5070 China Street, including a Variance to Chapter 52, "Subdivision Regulations", Section52-72le), to allow for 2.88feet of right-of-way dedication alongt the property's China! Streetfrontage where 3.351 feet would Kevin Waller presented the plat. He stated that sidewalks are not required for this subdivision and no sidewalks currently exist along the street frontages. A variance to the right-of-way dedication requirement for West China Street has been requested with the application. The variance is being requested to allow both proposed lots to have conforming depths and areas which without the variance would result in substandard lots. Public' Works Director, Sean Kelley Applicant Lilliana Llamas, 350 Old Luling Rd. Lockhart, TX came to the podium. She and her Mr. Wallerstated: Staffrecommends approval duet tot the supportfromthe! PublicWorks Director which would allow both proposed lots to conform to the minimum area and dimensional Commissioner Oliva moved to approve FP-24-07. CommissionerArnicseconded, and the motion  normally be required.  informed Staff he has no objections to the variance request.  brother hope to split the lot and intend to live int the homes built there.  standards.  passed with a vote of6-0.  9. Discuss the date and agenda of the next meeting, including Commission requests for agenda David Fowler stated corridor overlays on scenic entryways into town as a potential, forthcoming agenda item. He also mentioned that one SUP and one plat expected to be heard at the next meeting. At the second meeting in September, the Comp Plan draft will also be presented.  items.  10. Adjournment.  Commissioner Arnic moved to adjourn, and Commissioner McBride seconded. The motion  passed by a unanimous vote, and the meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m.  Approved: -6-  9-1-20z4  (date)  Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting 08-28-2024    Romy   Secretary  Sb    -7-  nn 2A24