MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LUFKIN, TEXAS, HELD ON APRIL 11, 197 -l-, AT 5:00 P. M.

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1 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LUFKIN, TEXAS, HELD ON APRIL 11, 197 -l-, AT 5:00 P. M. On the 11th day of April, 197L1., the City Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Lufkin, Texas, convened in regular meeting in the Council Room at City Hall with the following members thereof, to-wit: Samuel D. Griffin Chairman Jerry E. Hill Vice-Chairman John Waak Raymond Moore Richard Thompson Velma B. Reese Harvey Westerhoim City Manager Roger G. Johnson City Secretary 0. C. Hanks Building Insp. being present, and Robert L. Flournoy City Attorney being absent. 1. Meeting opened with prayer by Raymond Moore. 2. Motion was made, seconded and unanimously voted in the affirmative that minutes of regular meeting of March 28~ 197Ll~, be approved. 3. Temp.Mobile Home Permit Renewal - Leonard Gibson Chairman called on Roscoe Gibson representing Leonard Gibson, l711l~ Allendale Street, in behalf of his request for temporary mobile home permit renewal from April 9, ~. Mr. Gibson explained that no changes had been made in conditions as initially presented. Motion was made, seconded and unanimously voted in the affirmative that Leonard Gibson be granted temporary mobile home permit renewal for six months. LJ Temp.Mobile Home Permit Renewal - Jack Hartman Chairman called on Mr. Jack Hartman, 715 Conn Avenue, appearing in behalf of his temporary mobile home permit renewal request from April 11-I-, Mr. Hartman briefly described conditions which were the same from time of initial approval. Motion was made, seconded and unanimously voted in the affirmative that Mr. Hartman be granted temporary mobile home permit renewal for a period of six months. 5. Temp. Mobile Home Permit Renewal - David Fowler Chairman called on Mrs. David Fowler who requested that she be granted a six-month mobile home permit renewal for her mobile home located at 1601 Wallace Street which expires April 21, 197 -l-. Mrs. Fowler stated that her permit had been initially issued for the purpose of attending college and permit would no longer be necessary following this final renewal as requested. Motion was made, seconded and unanimously voted in the affirmative that Mrs. David Fowler be granted temporary mobile home permit renewal for a six-month period as requested.

2 2 6. Temp.Mobile Home Permit Request - Mrs. C. L. Aerni Chairman called on Mrs. C. L. Aerni who was present in behalf of her temporary mobile home permit application to locate a mobile home at the rear of her residence, 1706 Cimmarron Street. Mrs. Aerni explained that her sister, Mrs. DeLois James, lived with her at this address and it was essential that they provide a dwelling for their parents who were both 86 years of age and needed constant supervision. Mrs. Aerni also explained that her sister s daughter and husband would be living in her home due to an automobile accident which had partially disabled her sister. Mrs. Aerni explained that surrounding property owners, with the exception of Mr. H. C. Polk, Jr., 1615 Cimmarron Street, had signed waivers voicing no objection to application. Mrs. Aerni explained that Mr. Polk could not be located when petition was circulated.. There were no persons present appearing in opposition to temporary mobile home permit request as presented. Motion was made, seconded and unanimously voted in the affirmative that Mrs. C.L. Aerni be granted temporary mobile home permit for a six-month period to locate mobile home at 1706 Cimmarron Street. 7. Zone Change Application-Mrs. Cecil Tilley from R-1 and R-3 Districts to LB District Chairman called on Mr. Billy Prince appearing in representation of zone change application by Mrs. Cecil Tilley from R-1 and R-3 Districts to LB District covering property located South of U. S. Highway 69 and West of Esther Boulevard as tabled from last regular meeting. Mr. Prince stated that this property had been used for a wrecking yard for the past approximately 1~I~0years and owner desired to sell property for the purpose of locating a business park. There were a number of individuals present appearing in behalf of request as presented and Chairman called on Mr 0 John Duke, representing his interest in~thispropqsedjbusiness park~ Mr. Duke requested that, as a land owner within this area, he desired to inform members of the City Planning and Zoning Commission that WTI investors would purchase and construct a masonry wall which would meet existing zoning requirements between Esther and Sue property in order to prevent water from draining into the Datson Addition. It was Mr. Duke s request that this information be recorded in the minutes and Chairman stated that it would be an advantage to the City if the developer would write a letter in this regard. Chairman explained that existing zoning ordinances would protect property owners in this area regarding drainage in most circdimstances. Based on information as presented, there were no persons present objecting to application. Motion was then made and seconded that zone change application by Mrs. Cecil Tilley from R-1 and R-3 Districts to LB District be recommended to the City Commission for approval. Five votes were recorded in favor of the zone change application with one abstaining vote. Chairman stated that motion was approved by majority vote of five to one to recommend application to City Commission as presented.

3 3 8. Zone Change Application-Mrs. J. A. (Dorothy) Flechtner from R-1 District to C District Chairman called on Mr. Walter Borgfeld, attorney representing zone change application by Mrs. J. A. (Dorothy) FLechtner from R-1 District to C District covering property located parallel to and immediately South of Loop 287 on West side of FM 58, as amended and tabled from last regular meeting. Mr. Borgfeld stated that since last regular meeting, he had formally amended application by Mrs. Flechtner to include property only on the South side of Loop 287. Mr. Borgfeld further explained that only four property owners living within 200 feet of this proposed zoning had been notified by virtue of recent amendment. These property owners were not present to object to application as presented. Considerable review was made by City Planning and Zoning Commission members on map drawn by developer of a proposed farm implement company to be located within this area if zone change was finally approved. s of Commission also reviewed letter from Traffic Safety Coordinator regarding development of property along Loop 287. s of the City Planning and Zoning Commission voiced mixed opinions regarding 1oop access development. Mr. Borgfeld stated that the West Loop was the only place the City Commission had initiated 110-foot setbacks and further remarked that he was of the opinion that setbacks should not be imposed on an access street. Mr. Borgfeld stated that the proposed business being considered for location on this access street off Loop 287 would not actually front on the Loop. Jerry E. Hill asked Traffic Safety Coordinator, Denzel Percifull, regarding his recommendation for the access and traffic flow at this location. Traffic Safety Coordinator, Denzel Percifufl, stated that the 110-foot setback would not be as important at the present as it would be in the future, at which time the 110-foot setback would become an asset. Traffic Safety Coordinator also stated that business activity would not be as close to intersecting traffic when 110-foot setbacks were required. Traffic Safety Coordinator further explained that the City could control access drive ways as described in his letter of recommendation which would make accesses to Commercial businesses along the Loop satisfactory and safe for traffic flow which should be adequate without making special provisions for setbacks. There were a nuniber of persons present appearing in concern of zone change application as presented, and Chairman called on Mrs. John Courtney who objected to zone change application inasmuchas her home was located on the North side of Loop near proposed business location. There were no other persons present to object to application as presented due to previous amendment to application as explained. Following considerable discussion, motion was made~and seconded that zone change application by Mrs. J. A. (Dorothy) Flechtner from R-1 District to C District be recommended to the City Commission for approval as proposed in drawing displaying drive-way access without the 110-foot setback. A majority vote of four to two was recorded and Chairman declared that motion had been approved and zone change application would be recommended to the City Commission accordingly 0

4 -~- 9. Zone Change Application - John W. Haney from R-3 to A District Chairman called on Mr. John W. Haney representing his zone change application from R-3 District to A District covering property located immediately South of Denman Avenue and North of Conn Avenue. Mr. Haney explained that providing zone change was finally approved, he desired to locate garden-type apartments within this area as previously constructed Southeast of this location. s of Commission made considerable review of proposed construction plans concerning apartment development within this area. Chairman called on Mr. Travis Murchison who owned property within 200 feet of this location. Mr. Murchison expressed his concern for the high water volume that may be created as a result of the parking lot and other structures proposed for this area. Mr. Murchison was informed that storm drainage and other drainage necessities must be approved by City officials before construction could be completed which should adequately protect home owners within this area. No formal objections were presented by property owners within this area. Following a brief review of application, motion was made, seconded and unanimously voted in the affirmative that zone change application by John W. Haney from R-3 District to A District be recommended to the City Commission for approval as presented. 10. Linville E. Caraway - Annexation Request City Manager Westerholm explained that Mr. Linville E. Caraway had recently requested consideration for annexation in order that he may obtain City sewer services and other conveniences furnished by the City. City Manager Westerhoim explained, however, that Mr. Caraway s primary purpose was to obtain City sewer services, but these services could not be extended outside City Limits under existing City Commission policy. City Manager Westerholm explained that the administration had no authority to approve this request which could only be determined by the City Commission. It was determined that annexation cost alone for a small area as requested would not be economically prudent. Following considerable discussion, motion was made, seconded and unanimously voted in the affirmative that Mr. Caraway s request for annexation be denied and recommendation bq made to the City Commission to allow special consideration to grant sewer extension to Mr. Caraway due to his short distance from a tapping location. 11. Permanent Mobile Home Permit Application - Ruby M. Sapp Chairman called on Mr. S. T. Lewis representing permanent mobile home permit application by Mrs. Ruby M. Sapp to locate a mobile home at 918 Highland Avenue. City Secretary explained that application by Mrs. Sapp was in order with the exception of the fact that mobile home size was only 55 x 10 which was 100 square feet short of the basic minimum established by Ordinance 1580 providing for the location of mobile homes within R-3 Districts.

5 5 Mr. Lewis explained that he understood the square foot requirement was short, but Mrs. Sapp had removed an inadequate dwelling at this location and the overall area would be improved providing permit was granted to locate mobile home. Building Inspector 0. C. Hanks, who was present, recommended that Mr. Lewis advise Mrs. Sapp to consider the addition of a 10 x 10 modular constructed room for attachment to this dwelling which would provide the necessary extra 100 square feet to meet minimum standard requirement by ordinance. Considerable discussion developed among members of the Commission and motion was made to approve application subject to addition of a 10 x 10 room. Mr. Lewis explained that he was of the opinion that Mrs. Sapp could make this addition within a one-year period. Previous motion to above application subject to addition of a 10 x 10 room was withdrawn. Motion was then made, seconded and unanimously voted in the affirmative that Mrs. Sapp be granted a temporary permit with only one renewal providing letter of application was formally presented to City Secretary in accordance with all required information. Chairman stated that temporary permit would allow ~Mrs. Sapp an opportunity to make necessary construction after which she could apply for permanent mobile home permit. 12. ROW Recommendations - Second Street to Denman Avenue City Manager Westerholm asked members of the City Planning and Zoning Commission for their recommendation regarding ROW of street from Second Street from where it narrows to ~-I-0 feet near the First Bank & Trust exit, to Denman Avenue. City Manager Westerholm further stated that this particular street was being considered for opening and ROW width recommendation should be made accordingly. City Manager Westerholm also stated that Third Street had a 60- foot ROW. Following a brief discussion, members of the City Planning and Zoning Commission reconiimended that members of the City Commission consider a 60-foot ROW from Second Street to Denman Avenue and necessary land be purchased accordingly. 13. Adlournment There being no further business for consideration, meeting was adjourned at 6:1I~5 P. M. f) Samuel D. Griffin~hairman Rog G. Johi~n-Secretary