MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE 
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAMPASAS 
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
405 SOUTH MAIN STREET
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 6, 2020
6:00 P.M. 
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Lampasas met in regular session on the above date with Commission Chairman Jackson presiding:

P&Z Members Present: 			City Staff Present: 		
Reese Vann 					Becky Sims, Assistant City Secretary/Zoning Administrator  
Marisa Canales					Finley deGraffenried, City Manager 	
James Skinner       				Frank Ellett, Building Official 
Henry Fiur 					Rickie Roy, Public Works Director 	
Bob McCauley 

P & Z Members Absent 
Jackie Baltrun
  
REGULAR SESSION
I.	Call to order- Chairman Jackson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

II.	Announcements –New Board Member- Robert McCauley 

III.	Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the minutes dated November 7, 2019- Board member Canales motioned to approve the minutes, Board member Vann seconded the motion and with a unanimous vote the motion carried. (Baltrun absent, McCauley abstained))

IV.	Discussion and possible action regarding appointment of Chair and Co-Chair.  Board member McCauley motioned for Chair Jeff Jackson and Co-Chair Marissa Canales to remain in their respective positions; Board member Fiur seconded the motion and with a unanimous vote the motion carried (Baltrun Absent) 

V.	Discussion regarding HB 852, HB 2439 and HB 3167 that took effect in 2019 and how they affect Building and Planning. 

Becky Sims, Zoning Administrator explained the following: 
•	HB 852- Determining permit amount can no longer be determined based on material/labor or value of dwelling for Residential Projects. 

•	HB 2439- Municipalities cannot prohibit or limit a building product/material as long as it is within the last 3 code cycles. 

•	HB 3167- Requires initial approval of plan or plat within 30 days after the date the plan or plat was filed with the Planning & Zoning Department. 

VI.	Discussion and possible action regarding approval, denial or approval with modification(s) the Preliminary Plat of Hillside Acres, a replat of lots 1,2,3 and 4, Hillside Subdivision, in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas. 

Becky Sims, Zoning Administrator advised that the preliminary plat was previously approved in April 2019; however it expired in November 2019.  The developers are asking for approval as they are ready to proceed with the subdivision.  The preliminary plat meets the subdivision regulations, the development is 36 acres, and they plan to build 28 homes. 

The Commission discussed: 
•	Impact to seasonal traffic at the entrance of the subdivision with it being across from the 580 Sports Complex 
•	Septic vs Sewer 
•	Drainage  

Co-Chair Canales motioned to approve the preliminary plat, Board member McCauley seconded the motion and with a unanimous vote the motion carried (Baltrun Absent) 

VII.	  Discussion regarding including Form Survey to new construction inspection process. 

Becky Sims, Zoning Administrator explained that this inspection piece is a valuable tool for land use.  A Form Survey will ensure that the setbacks comply with the Zoning Regulations, that there is no encroachment on someone else’s property or public utility easement.  This will protect the property owner.  

Co-Chair Canales voiced her approval of this process.  She states that this is a safeguard and it prevents loss of property. 

VIII.	Discussion regarding City of Lampasas Landscaping Ordinance. 

	Finley deGraffenried, City Manager presented the existing Landscape Ordinance to the Planning Commission to discuss regulatory authority when it comes to landscaping site plans and how the City can work with developers when it comes to commercial development.  As Council Member Toups expressed her concern with removing aged trees; Staff will continue to enforce, regulate and work with developers to ensure everything is done to preserve trees without hindering development and ensure that new trees are planted to meet the City of Lampasas Landscape Ordinance.  

  The Commission discussed:
•	Substantial undertaking to monitor and enforce tree preservation 
•	More voluntary/latitude 
•	Encourage saving trees/alternative site plans for new development 

IX.	Discussion regarding amendments to text of the Zoning Regulations related to Mixed Uses of a single structure within a Planned Development. 

	Finley deGraffenried, City Manager discussed the proposed development on Pecan Street.  The Planning Commission was presented with the information in November.  This is a recap of the project and some findings with regards to amendment changes to the Zoning Regulations.  It is Staff recommendations that the property be rezoned to Multi-Family -2 (Apartments),that we amend minimum acreage requirements for a Planned Development to allow for smaller, single podium development and allow for structure heights  greater than 35 feet. Staff will continue to work with developer and will bring items for consideration before Planning and Zoning at a future meeting.  

X.	Adjourned- The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

    	PASSED AND APPROVED THIS __________________day of___________, 2020

		  ____________________________			 		   Jeff Jackson, Chairman   
ATTEST: 

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Becky Sims, Assistant City Secretary/Zoning Administrator