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EXCERPT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF OCTOBER 12,2010
DRAFT
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Case PZ10-32: Public hearing and recommendation to City Council regarding the proposed
Special Use Permit for 7.602 acres out the A.M. Esnaurizar Survey, located on SH 46 South,
adjacent to Stone Gate Subdivision, to allow a maximum density of 16 units per acre in an "R-3L"
Multifamily Low Density District. (Brass Real Estate Growth Fund IV, LP)
Mr. Greene briefed the Commission on the history of the development. He noted that 20 notices were
sent to property owners within 200 ft. of the subject property; two responses were received in favor of the
Special Use Permit (#2 and 4) and five in opposition (#8, 10, 14, 16 and 20). He concluded by stating that
staff recommended approval of the proposed Special Use Permit, which was compatible with the mix of
existing commercial and residential development adjacent to SH 46 South of IH 35, and would act as a
buffer between the single-family residentially zoned properties to the north and northeast and the
commercially zoned property adjacent to SH 46.
Chair Casteel asked if there was anyone to speak in favor of the Special Use Permit.
Mario Gonzales, 103 Teich Loop, spoke for the developer. He reported that a drainage study had been
conducted and the developer had worked with neighbors to address drainage and buffering issues.
Chair Casteel asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition. No one spoke.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Vice Chair Elrod, seconded by Commissioner Namken,
and passed unanimously. (9-0-0)
Motion by Commissioner Bearden, seconded by Commissioner Hoyt, that Case PZ1 0-32 be forwar.ded to
City Council with a recommendation to approve. The motion carried unanimously. (9-0-0)
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