The P&Z in the ETJ

Planning and Zoning Commission for February 25, 2019


Commissioners:
Kenneth Thomas - Present
Rob Endter - Present
Christian Mulvey - Absent
Bob Martin - Present
Howard Hawk - Present
Adam Martin - Present
Dale Treadway - Present


Mayor Candidates:
Bradi Dewald Diaz-Absent
Ron Nelson-Present
Joey Acfalle-Absent
Brandy Weiand-Absent

 The only Public Hearing for the meeting was about revising the existing conditional use permit  granted by Ordinance No. 2013-29 by adding a convenience store with R-3 Conditional Us for Lot 1, Block 2 of the Meggs Addition, locally known as 504 S. 1st Street, Copperas Cove, TX.
The owner and the Leasee are attempting again to open their convenience store at Meggs and S. 1st St. In 2016 their request was denied due to a whole host of reasons. They now say that there are 9 parking spots, said that they will only use 28' delivery trucks, have two 96 gallon trash cans, and will not sell alcohol.  The owner and Leasee spoke in favor of the project (obviously). Ginger Brown spoke against this amendment. She is concerned about surrounding property values going down, safety  of residents, trash, and noise. I (James Pierce) spoke out concerning the use trash cans instead of a dumpster. That business will generate a large amount of trash every week.
The commissioners asked many questions and ended up tabling the Public Hearing until March 25 at 6:00, in order to visit a couple of their stores in the area and see how they operate.
Voted 6-0 to Table. If you are concerned about this business and the location you need to be at the next P&Z Meeting on March 25.

The only action item the Commisioners heard was for the Preliminary plat for The Ranches at Live Oak. The current plan is for 9 lots that total 21.56 acres in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) an Lutheran Church Rd just past Julia Rd on the right. The ETJ extends 2.5 miles outside the city limits of Copperas Cove. While they can't vote in City Council and Mayor elections, they do fall under the authority of the city in certain areas. This is on of them. The Preliminary Plat is valid for one year. Commissioner Treadway asked about the flood plain in the area and Mr Lewis (City Planner) assured him it was not in it.
Voted 6-0 to grant Preliminary Plat. 

The County Commissioners need to look at the condition of this road and the amount of                                                                                        traffic on it. 

Commissioner Hawk