MINUTES OF REGULARMEETING OF THE PLANNING 1~ZONING COMNISSIONOF THE CITY OF LUFKIN, TEXAS, HELD ON THE 11TH DAY OF MARCH,1985, AT 5:00 P.M.

On the 11th day of March, 1985, the Planning and Zoning Commissionof the City of Lufki~, Texas, convened in regular meeting in theCouncil Chambers of City Hall with the following members thereof,to—wit:

Samuel D. GriffinVelma ReeseOr. Ned Barrett, Jr.Joe FloydDrefus ThornosonJii~ PartridgeNick FinanTommy DeatonAnn GriffinRon WeschBrian Boudreaux

being present, and

ChairmanVice ChairmanMemberMemberMemberMemberCity PlannerAsst. City AttorneyCity SecretaryPublic Works DirectorAsst. City Manager

Ecomet Burley Member

being absent when the following business was transacted.

1. Meeting opened with prayer by Joe Floyd.

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 25, 1985, were approved ona motion by Dr. Ned Barrett, Jr. and seconded by Orefus Thompson.A unanimous affirmative vote was recorded.

3a. TEMPORARYMOBILE HOME PERMIT RENEWAL— APPROVED— A. A. AUSTIN —

2303 CENTRALIA

Chairman Griffin recognized Mrs. A. A. Austin appearing in represen-tation of temporary mobile home permit located at 2303 Central ia.Mrs. Austin stated that there had been no changes or problems withthe present location of the mobile home. There was no oppositionpresent.

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~iotion was made by Jim Partridge and seconded by Joe Floyd thattemporary mobile home permit be renewed for a period of six (6)months. A unanimous affirmative vote was recorded.

~~ARY ~ HOME RENEWAL - TABLED - LARRY HUNGERFORD-

2908 KENT STREET

Chairman Griffin asked if there was a representative present inregard to temporary mobile home permit of Larry Hungerford locatedat 2908 Kent Street.

City Planner Nick Fjnan stated that Mrs. Hungerford had called hisoffice and indicated that her husband had to go out of town and shewould not be able to attend the meeting because of her ill mother.

Motion was made by Joe Floyd and seconded by Velma Reese thattemporary mobile home permit be tabled until next meeting. Aunanimous affirmative vote was recorded.

3c. TEMPORARYMOBILE HOME PERMIT RENEWAL— APPROVED— OWENABYRD -

805 NORTH AVENUE.

Chairman Griffin recognized Mrs. Owena Byrd appearing in representa-tion of temporary mobile home permit located at 805 ‘~orth Avenue.Mrs. Byrd stated that there have been no changes or problems with thepresent location of the mobile home. There was no opposition present.

Motion was made oy Velma Reese and seconded by Drefus rhompson thattemporary mobile home permit be renewed for a period of six (6)months. A unanimous affirmative vote was recorded.

3d. TEMPORARYMOBILE HOME PERMIT RENEWAL— TABLED - DENNIS HULETT —

1918 CARlO

Chairman On ffin asked if there was a representative present in regardto temporary mobile home permit renewal for Dennis Hulett located at1918 Cairo. Representative was not present.

Motion was made by Drefus Thompson and seconded by Joe Floyd thatitem be tabled until the end of the meeting to allow applicant toappear. A unanimous affirmative vote was recorded.

Applicant did not appear and motion was made by Dr. ~ed Barrett, Jr.and seconded by Velma Reese that applicant be notified to appear atnext meeting and item be tabled until next meetings A unanimousaffirmative vote was recorded.

3e. TEMPORARY MOBILE HOME PERMIT RENEWAL — APPROVED — MRS. PATRICKGREEN - 203 EAST MENEFEE

Chairman Griffin recognized Mrs. Patrick Green appearing in represen-tation of temporary mobile home permit located at 2G3 E. Menefee.Mrs. Green stated that there had been no changes or problems with thepresent location of the mobile home. There was no opposition present.

Motion was made by Velm3 Reese and seconded by Joe Floyd that tempo-rary mobile home permit be renewed for a period of Six (6) months. Aunanimous affirmative vote was recorded.

4. ZONE CHANGEREQUEST — RECOMMENDEDTO CITY COMMISSION — J. LAMAR

Chairman Griffin recognized Rodney Moore appearing in representationof Zone Change Request ~y J. Lamar Clark and Ted Langford coveringproperty located on southwest corner of Shady Bend and Renfro fromApartment to Commercial, Special Use (Rental Storage Buildings).

Mr. Moore stated that he was the contractor and a partner in thedevelopment of the rental storage buildings. Mr. Moore stated thatthe rental storage buildings would be for use by the general publicand it was hoped that business would be obtained from the adjoiningapartment and duplex zones on Shady Bend. Mr. Moore stated that asix (6) foot cedar fence would be constructed along Renfro and ShadyBend Sts. to screen the project, and the buildings would be of metalconstruction in varying sizes. Mr. ~4oore further stated that a 50’pipeline easement runs through the property which severly limits theuse of same. Mr. Moore stated that entrance to the rental storagebuildings would be from Renfro Drive.

Chairman Griffin recognized Fred Franklin, area property owner, ap-pearing in opposition to proposed Zone Change. Mr. Franklin statedthat the traffic in the area would be increased and create an atmo-sphere conducive to vandalism. Mn. Franklin further stated that con-struction of the warehouses would disrupt the quiet nature of thenei ghborhood.

Mr. Moore stated that he would attempt to make the facility as appeal-ing as possible and that the property is presently zoned “Apartment1t

which would allow the construction of 12 apartment units in the areathat would generate much more traffic than the rental storage units.Mr. Moore stated that there is a fence across the rear of the propertyat the present time.

Chairman Griffin stated that this type storage units do not generatea large amount of traffic. Velma Reese stated that she would hewilling to consider changing the zone with a Special Use designationand traffic for this type of activity would be much less than apart-ments.

Motion was made by Jim Partridge and seconded by Joe Floyd that ZoneChange Request be recommended to City Commission as a change fromApartment to omrnercjal, Special Use (Rental Storage Buildings) withprovisions for a wooden six (6) foot sight-bearing fence. A unanimousaffirmative vote was recorded.

5. ZONE CHANGEREQUEST — TABLED — PAUL WILLIAMS ~ MERLENE HENSON —

RM TO C

Chairman Griffin recognized Paul Williams appearing in representationof Zone Change Request covering property located between Humason andHoskins Streets from Residential Medium to Commercial.

Mr. Williams stated that he was requesting the Change to a CommercialLone to coincide with the other zoning in the area. Mr. Williamsstated that he hoped to construct a stip—center mall area and/oroffices to better serve the residents of the northeast section ofLufkin. Chairman Griffin stated it is hard to deny a commercial zonewhen adjoining property has the commercial designationt but the pur-pose of a zoning is to attempt to insulate a commercial zone from aresidential zone with as much transition type construction andactivity as possible.

The following persons were present in opposition -to proposed ZoneChange:

Ralph StevesonWilson Page representating Mrs. E. 1. HannerMr. and Irs. Frank Cavanaugh

Following points of opposition were voiced:

a. The Commercial Zone would be encroaching into a resi-dential area.

b. Increase in traffic in the area.c. The lots are too small for this type of construction.

City Planner Nick Finan stated that he was concerned about entranceson Timberland Drive, two (2) entrances on Hoskins and two (2) en-trances on Humason. Chairman Griffin stated that this was a verycongested area of the City and Mr. Williams was planning to develop

six (6) lots on a blind corner with no apparent plan and only 22 to25 foot setbacks from the right—of—way. Chairman Griffin stated thatit would be difficult to see cars pulling in and parking in that smallamount of sace. Chairman Griffin further stated that he was con-cerned with the Commercial Zone intruding into the residential areaand the lack of planning on type of businesses that would be con-structed in the area. Chairman Griffin further stated that a lay-out indicating how the residential area would be protected from theCommercial and how ingress and egress would be handled from each areato include the proposed traffic light in the area and the problemswith King P. Song’s restaurant traffic should be submitted. ChairmanGriffin stated -that the new Commercial development would create abigger problem in the area but with additional thought regarding whatwould be constructed, something that the community could be proud ofcould be constructed on the land available. Chairman riffin suggest-ed that the Planning £ Zoning Commission give Mr. Williams some ideaof their views on the Zone Change Request to allow him to decidewhether more time should be invested in the proposed project.

In response to Mr. Williams’ statement regarding the 22 to 25 footsetbacks, Chairman Griffin stated that the Planning ~ oning Commis-sion cannot consider the shoulder width in the setback because theentire street to the right—of—way could be curbed and gutter-ed in thefuture.

Velma Reese stated that her major concern was the size of the build-- ings indicated on the sketch of the property and the small setbacks

from Timberland Drive. Mrs. Reese further stated that there shouldbe controlled access to the property to prevent customers from back-ing onto the busy street.

Dr. Ned Barrett, Jr. stated that the strip-center should not be con-structed on this property because the property was not large enough,more information was needed regarding type of construction plannedfor the area, and location of parking spaces. Dr. Ned Barrett, Jr.stated -that the residential neighborhood should be protected by afence.

Chairman Griffin stated that professional offices would be the highestand best use of the property. Jim Partridge stated that more parkingwas needed for commercial activity because of the traffic problem inthe area.

Or. Ned Barrett, Jr. stated that Mr. Williams should consider sug-gestions and if another type of building with less s4uare footagewas acceptable, the Planning ~ Zoning Commission can consider itwhen the application was re-submitted.

Chairman Griffin stated that utilization of the six (5) lots in theproject would be good, and Mr. Williams should consider constructingthe entrance on Humason Street which would remove it from the majortraffic problems in the area. Chairman Griffin stated that when anew thoroughfare is constructed in a neighborhood, citizens want toconvert property to a money-making proposition and it is hard toprevent the commercializing of property unless there is a strongneighborhood organization. Chairman Griffin stated that it was theconcensus of opinion of the Planning & Zoning Commission that theywanted to work with Mr. Williams and the neighbors in an attempt todevelop something beneficial to the community. Chairman Griffinsuggested that Mr. Williams proceed with a plan and discuss thatp-lan with the neighbors in the area to receive neighborhood input.

Motion was made by Velma Reese and seconded by Dr. Ned Barrett, Jr.that Zone Change Request be tabled until Mr. Williams could reviewwhat was discussed at this meeting and bring back to the Commissiona more complete plan for the six (6) lots involved. A unanimousaffirmative vote was recorded.

6. CURB AND GUTTER PETITION — RECOMMEN~EDTO CITY COMMISSION —

MEADOW LANE

Chairman Griffin stated that a request had been received from prop-erty owners on Meadow Lane that curb and gutter be provided fromFuller Springs Drive north to a deadend and on Kemp Avenue fromMeadow Lane west 12D feet.

Public Works Director Ron Wesch stated that the curb and gutter willbe a great improvement in this area of town and that the propertyowners had requested a concrete street be constructed. Mr. Weschfurther stated that the curb and gutter would be placed on thewaiting list and possibly could be completed within next year’sbudget.

Motion was made by Jim Partridge and seconded by Joe Floyd that curband gutter petition by the property owners on Meadow Lane be recom-mended to the City Commission for approval and placement on the listto receive curb and gutter. A unanimous affirmative vote was re-corded.

Chairman Griffin stated that City Planner h-lick Finan had presentedan example of landscape regulations that might be considered asafuture Ordinance for the City of Lufkin as suggested by Commissioner

Jack Gorden. Mr. Finan stated that most of the Cities around Dallasare attempting to regulate landscaping of all zones and the plan thatbe presented for consideration was an excerpt from the Missouri CityCode. City Planner Finan stated that he had indicated to CommissionerGorden that it would be approximately 1 1/2 months before any actioncould be taken and the Planning C Zoning Commissioners should reviewthe proposed landscape regulations for discussion at the next PlanningE Zoning Commission meeting.

Some discussion was held on the landscaping of the Angelina Mall andVelma Reese suggested that the Code Enforcement Officer write theowners of the Mall indicating what was promised when the property waszoned for construction of the Mall and requesting that plants thathave died be replaced.

8. COMPREHENSIVEPLAN PROPOSALS— WORKSHOP ESTABLISHED — MARCH15,1985 — 11:00 A.M. TO 1:00P.M.

Chairman Griffin stated that proposals had been received for theComprehensive Plan for the City of Lufkin and requested that CityManager Westerholm provide staff recommendations in regard to howthe proposals should be considered. City Manager West.erholm statedthat the City Commission is responsible for choosing the firm toconduct the Comprehensive Plan and the City Commission asked thatthe Planning C Zoning Committee review the firms that have sub-mitted their proposals without providing any recommendations to theCity Commission. City Manager Westerhoirn stated that the Planning &Zoning Commission should not prioritize the proposals but simplystate the strong and weak points of each firm.

It was a concensus of opinion that a Workshop meeting be held onFriday, March 15, 19B5, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to considerproposals for the Comprehensive Plan.

~. There being no further business for consideration, meeting ad-journed at 5:33 p.m.

am Griffin, Chair

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