MINUTES OF REGULARMEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONOFTHE CITY OF LUFKIN, TEXAS, HELD ON THE 12TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1976, AT 5 PM

On the 12th day of August, 1976, the City Planning and Zoning Commissionof the City of Lufkin, Texas, convened in regular meeting in the CouncilRoom at City Hall with the following members thereof, to-wit:

Samuel D. Griffin ChairmanRaymond Moore MemberRichard Thompson MemberVelma B. Reese MemberMartin 0. Glenn MemberJames B. Gibbs MemberHarvey Westerhoim City ManagerRoger G. Johnson City Secretary0. C. Hanks Building Insp.

being present, and

John Waak Vice-ChairmanRobert L. Flournoy City Attorney

being absent.

1. Meeting opened with prayer by Martin 0. Glenn.

2. Motion was made, seconded and unanimously voted in the affirmativethat minutes of regular meeting of July 22, 1976, and special meet-ing of July 29, 1976, be approved.

3. Temp.Mobile Home Permits Renewed-Mrs. Tom M. Ramos, Lions Club Ro-deo, Mrs. Betty Martin, Garland Parise & Fred Beauchamp

The above listed individuals were present to renew their temporarymobile home permits for the month of August, 1976. There were nochanges presented and motion was made, seconded and unanimously vo-ted in the affirmative that the above temporary mobile home permitsbe approved for six-month periods.

4. West Loop 287 Development-Disc, of Proposed Plan-Rec. to City Comm.

Chairman stated that workshop had been previously conducted by thePlanning & Zoning Commission and he had per~ona11y prepared a letterfor examination indicating a proposed policy for the West Loop deve-lopment. Chairman stated that this statement had been preparedbased on workshop information and comments made by the members ofthe Planning & Zoning Commission. A copy of this report is attachedto minutes for permanent record.

Chairman asked for individual comments from each member of the Plann-ing & Zoning Commission regarding proposed policies outlined in re-port. Chairman requested that members of Commission consider theaddition of one item to this report to provide that Copeland Streetbe widened from Epley Street to Southwood Drive.

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Each member of Commission made individual comments regarding thisreport and all were in unanimous agreement that Item 5 be added asrecommended by Chairman. It was the unanimous agreement of thisCommission that development of this area could best be determinedupon completion of a dual highway through this area. Members ofCommission unanimously agreed with statements recommended in letterprepared by Chairman with the suggestion that the wording of oneitem be changed to refer to “new” circumstances instead of “unusual”circumstances.

Chairman recognized individuals present to include Mr. Bill Thompson,President of Lufkin Board of Realtors, in behalf of their recommen-dation for zoning of the West Loop. Chairman read a copy of Mr.Thompson’s letter of recommendations, attached to minutes for perma-nent record, indicating the Board of Realtors’ request that the WestLoop be primarily zoned LB, C and SU. Chairman stated that theBoard of Realtors would furnish more detailed information at a laterdate. Chairman stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission wouldwelcome report from the Board of Realtors, but regretted that commentsand reports were not available prior to completion of final recommen-dation to City Commission regarding development of this area. Chair-man stated that this Commission would receive whatever information theBoard of Realtors desired to present regardless of recommendation thatwould be made at this meeting.

Chairman recognized Mr. Charles Hamilton who was present to representproperty owners in this area in support of residential development.Mr. Hamilton stated that he welcomed the widening of streets in thisarea and expressed his opinion that the extension of Feagin Drivethrough the old football stadium would be a tremendous assistancefor traffic flow in this area.

Following a brief discussion and temporary recess of considerationfor West Loop development, Chairman reconvened the review of thisitem following the completion of additional information on agenda atwhich time motion was made, seconded and unanimously voted in theaffirmative that West Loop development policy from Old Union RoadSouth to railroad overpass on Southwood Drive be recommended to CityCommission to include additional Item 5 and change in wording as pre-viously discussed.

5. Zone Change Postponed-A. C. Barlow from EL to LB District

Chairman recognized Mr. A. C. Barlow in behalf of zone change appli-cation from EL to LB District covering property located East of andfronting on Ray Street between Chestnut and Denman. Mr. Barlow stat-ed that provided application was approved, he desired to locate analuminum fabrication shop on this property.

Chairman recognized Mr. Dale Decuir, an adjacent property owner whoappeared in opposition to application by Mr. Barlow. Mr. Decuirstated that traffic would be a problem if this business was addedand children who played in the area would also be in danger withadded traffic.

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Mr. Barlow stated that Mr. Decuir had not indicated any oppositionto his proposal at an earlier date, but was of the opinion that hisbusiness would not create additional traffic inasmuch as deliverytrucks would utilize his front yard facility, which was privatelyowned, for the maneuvering of trucks. Mr. Barlow further statedthat the completion of fabrication work would be made inside thebuilding and he was desirous of building a fence around the build-ing, if necessary. Mr. Barlow also stated that very little noisewould be created as a result of this type fabrication.

It was determined that the street in this area was only 10-feet inwidth and further recommei~ed that Mr. Barlow would need a Commer-cial zone change in lieu of LB to accomodate this type activity.

Chairman expressed his opinion that this area may not accomodate aCommercial situation because street was a dead end and very narrow.Chairman suggested that City staff review this situation regardingstreet width, and it was the general conclusion of Commission thatthis area be reviewed in more detail by each member prior to finalrecommendation. Chairman suggested that Mr. Barlow amend his app-lication to consider a Commercial zone and new notices be forwardedto property owners regarding same prior to reconsideration of app-lication, if members of Commission desired. Motion was then made,seconded and unanimously voted in the affirmative that zone changeapplication by A. C. Barlow from EL to LB District be re-submittedfor Commercial zoning and new notices be forwarded prior to next re-gular meeting for reconsideration of same.

6. Zone Change Postponed-Marie Thompson Riley from RL to C District

Chairman recognized Mr. Jim Zeleskey appearing in representation ofapplication by Marie Thompson Riley from EL to C District coveringproperty located South of Highway 9Ll~, East of Loop 287 in the J. A.Bonton League containing 21.68 acres. Mr. Zeleskey stated that hisclient desired to zone this property Commercial inasmuch as the pro-perty would eventually be utilized for some type of business acti-vity, but he was not specifically knowledgeable of the type activityplanned for future use.

Chairman stated that it had been the recent rulings of this Commi-ssion that no zone change applications be recommended to City Commi-ssion unless definite use of property was decided. Mr. Zeleskeystated that he would discuss this situation with his client. Mem-bers of Commission also requested that Mr. Zeleskey discuss thejoining of property owner K. Morris to avoid leaving an EL gap be-tween properties being considered for zoning. Mr. Zeleskey statedthat he would discuss this proposal with Mr. Morris prior to nextregular meeting.

There were no persons present appearing in opposition to applicationand motion was made, seconded and unanimously voted in the affirma-tive that zone change application by Marie Thompson Riley from EL toC District be tabled until next regular meeting to determine furtherinformation from applicant.

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7. Zone Change Recommended-Will Zbranek from EL to C District

Chairman recognized Mr. Will Zbranek appearing in representation ofzone change application from RL to C District covering property lo-cated South of & adjacent to Loop 287 between FM 58 (Chestnut) andHighway 69 South. Mr. Zbranek stated that provided zone change app-lication was approved, he desired to utilize this property for theconstruction of a contractor’s office and storage yard. It was fur-ther determined that property was surrounded by Commercial zoningand there were no persons present appearing in opposition to appli-cation. Motion was then made, seconded and unanirnously voted in theaffirmative that zone change application by Will Zbranek from RI, toC District be recommended to City Commission for approval.

8. Zone Change Recommended-City of Lufkin from EL to RS District

Chairman recognized Mr. Harvey Westerholm, City Manager, who statedthat it had been the recent decision of this Commission that proper-ty presently zoned RL District located between Wood & Knight Streets,East of Holland Street to Walter Street, be recommended to City Comm-ission for zone change to RS District to prevent many individual:app-lications to RS District, which seemed apparent due to recent acti-vity in this area.

Chairman brought attention to recent letter published in Lufkin News,a copy of which members of Commission had received, from Davey L.David indicating opposition to proposed zone change application. Acopy of this letter is attached to minutes for permanent record.

Chairman recognized Mr. Johnny Morrison who was present. Mr. Morrisondid not oppose the zoning of this property to RS District, but indi-cated his concern for the widening of streets, if possible.

Motion was then made, seconded and unanimously voted in the affirma-tive that zone change application by City of Lufkin from RL to RSDistrict be recommended to City Commission for approval.

9. Conditional Approval of Preliminary Plat-Lance Wallace Sub-Division

Chairman recognized Mr. Tom Gann and Mr. Dean Leggett representingconditional approval of preliminary plans for Lance Wallace Sub-Divi-sion. Considerable review of plan was made, and members of Commissionasked a number of questions regarding proposal. A few suggestionswere made for amending plan to fit the needs of Sub-Division Ordinanceand motion was made, seconded and unanimously voted in the affirmativethat conditional approval of preliminary plat for Lance Wallace Sub-Division be granted subject to the amendment providing for change inLot 2 and Lot 11 to indicate Lot 2-A and Lot 11-B, reserved.

10. Englewood Terrace #3 - Street Widths Approved

Chairman stated that Mr. Bo Bryan was present to consider approval ofstreet widths for Englewood Terrace #3 Sub-Division. Considerablediscussion developed regarding a number of appearances made by appli-cant for approval of street widths of this property and it was deter-mined that with recent changes and amendment to Sub-Division Ordinance

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requiring street widths, proposal was being made for considerationof 27-foot streets in Englewood Terrace #3 which would include a27-foot street for Englewood and a 27-foot street for Edgewood asindicated on plat presented to members of Commission for review.

Member Raymond Moore expressed his concern that members of Commi-ssion approve 27-foot streets for both Englewood and Edgewood inas-much as the first part of Englewood was presently 27-foot and hepersonally did not object to 27-foot streets. Mr. Moore furtherstated that the majority of the streets in this area were already27-feet and a 30-foot street for Englewood would not be in keepingwith the standard rule for this area.

Motion was made that 27-foot street be approved for Englewood andEdgewood respectively, and street width plan be approved as sub-mitted. Motion failed to receive a second and new motion was madethat Englewood Terrace #3 Sub-Division plan be approvedwith streetwidths of 27-feet for Edgewood and 30-feet for Englewood. Follow-ing second of motion, a vote of five to one was recorded in favorof same and Chairman dec1ai~ed motion approved by a vote of five toone.

11. Adjournment

There being no further business for consideration, meeting adjourn-

ed at 7:25 p.m.

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