03.03.77MINUTES
Planning and Zoning Commission
March 3, 1977
8:00 P.M.
Members Present:
Arthur Harris, Chairman
J. Q. Galloway
Wm. Royster
C. B. Franklin
Members Absent:
Jeff Davis
Rudy Sloan
Bob Karns
Vic Gischler
Jack Bridges
Others Present:
John Steffens, Zoning Inspector
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Arthur Harris.
The first item on tha agenda was a Public Hearing to rezone from
GC -2 to MI -2, west side of Persimmon & W. 3rd St. Dave Farr was
present to represent the request for Sunstand, Inc. and explained
they are requesting the rezoning to allow A -1 Block Corp. to build
a block and brick plant. After discussion regarding dust and noise
control, in answer to questions raised by Mr. Bridges and Mr. Lewis,
residents of the area, Mr. Royster moved to recommend the rezoning,
Mr. Franklin seconded. Motion carried.
The Public Hearing to rezone from RI -1 to MR -2, south of 6th St.,
between Pecan and Poplar Ave. was tabled on a motion by Mr. Franklin,
seconded by Mr. Royster. Motion carried. There was no one present
to speak for the request.
The next item on the agenda was a Public Hearing to change the
zoning ordinance, AD, Agricultural District. After discussion it
was decided to amend the ordinance change as follows: To have a
public hearing when site development plan is presented for review
by P. & Z. Mr. Royster moved to recommend the change, as amended,
Mr. Franklin seconded. Motion carried.
The next item for discussion was a site plan for a Plant Nursery
at 2650 Orlando Drive, represented by Mr. Danny Brabham for Wade
Hancock. They are planning to add a building to the present building,
wood frame with fiberglass roof and sides for nursery display. They
understand they have until August, 1978 to make the sign conforming
by moving it five feet. The landscaping was agreeable, and it was
suggested they use low shrubs which do not grow up high. Mr. Franklin
moved to approve the site plan, Mr. Galloway seconded. Motion carried.
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Mr. Thompson was present to request conditional use for a light-
proof fence at 1317 Celery Ave. Mr. Franklin moved to approve,
Mr. Galloway seconded. Motion carried.
The next item for discussion was parking on 13th St. After dis-
cussion, Mr. Franklin moved to recommend that parking be eliminated
on the south side of 13th St. between Lake Ave. and Pomegranite.
Mr. Royster seconded. Motion carried.
The next discussion was regarding membership term for Planning
and Zoning Board members. The suggestion was made to recommend the
term of membership be for three years, with three reappointments
each year, and a maximum term of nine years. After nine years the
same person may be appointed after an absence from the Board for
at least one ;year. Mr. Royster moved to make the recommendation,
Mr. Galloway seconded. Motion carried.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved, as mailed.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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