Consent Agenda Item 1 Approve the minutes from December 17, 2013 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
A. Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance B-582(XXXX), a request to amend Ordinance B-582, the Zoning Ordinance, to reference the sexually oriented business regulations of the City of Burleson. B. Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance B-582 (XXXX), a request to amend Appendix B, Zoning Ordinance, Article V by amending Section 66 MF1, Multi-Family Dwelling District; and amending Section 67 MF2, Multi- Family Dwelling District. Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance B-792-10 (XXXX) amending Appendix C Urban Design Standards of the Code of Ordinances, City of Burleson, to add Article VIII Multi-Family Design Standards.
3. Other Items for Consideration A. None 4. Community Interest Items This is a standing item on the agenda of every regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. (The Texas Open Meetings Act effective September 1, 2009, provides that “a quorum of the city council may receive from municipal staff, and a member of the governing body may make a report regarding items of community interest during a council meeting without having given notice of the subject of the report, provided no action is taken or discussed.” The Open Meetings Act does not allow the Commission to discuss an item concerning pending Planning and Zoning Commission business unless it is specifically, appropriately posted on the agenda). An “item of community interest” includes the following: ? expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; ? information regarding holiday schedules; ? honorary recognitions of city officials, employees, or other citizens; ? reminders about upcoming events sponsored by the city or other entity that is scheduled to be attended by a city official or city employee; and ? announcements involving imminent public health and safety threats to the city. 5. Citizen Appearance (Citizens who have signed a card to speak to the Commission will be heard at this time. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, unless the subject matter of the presentation is on the agenda, the city staff and Planning and Zoning Commission members are prevented from discussion of the subject and may respond only with statements of factual information or existing city policy. Public comment will not be taken on items that the Commission has previously considered in a public hearing.) 6. Executive Session A. Executive Session: Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sec.071 of the Texas Government Code (Texas Disaster Act). Executive session may be held, under these exceptions, at any time during the meeting that a need arises for the Planning and Zoning Commission to seek advice from the City Attorney as to the posted subject matter of this Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Reconvene into open session for possible action resulting from any items posted and legally discussed in Executive Session. Adjourn.
Jan 07, 2014 Planning and Zoning Meeting
Consent Agenda Item 1 Approve the minutes from December 17, 2013 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
A. Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance B-582(XXXX), a request to amend Ordinance B-582, the Zoning Ordinance, to reference the sexually oriented business regulations of the City of Burleson. B. Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance B-582 (XXXX), a request to amend Appendix B, Zoning Ordinance, Article V by amending Section 66 MF1, Multi-Family Dwelling District; and amending Section 67 MF2, Multi- Family Dwelling District. Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance B-792-10 (XXXX) amending Appendix C Urban Design Standards of the Code of Ordinances, City of Burleson, to add Article VIII Multi-Family Design Standards.
3. Other Items for Consideration A. None 4. Community Interest Items This is a standing item on the agenda of every regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. (The Texas Open Meetings Act effective September 1, 2009, provides that “a quorum of the city council may receive from municipal staff, and a member of the governing body may make a report regarding items of community interest during a council meeting without having given notice of the subject of the report, provided no action is taken or discussed.” The Open Meetings Act does not allow the Commission to discuss an item concerning pending Planning and Zoning Commission business unless it is specifically, appropriately posted on the agenda). An “item of community interest” includes the following: ? expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; ? information regarding holiday schedules; ? honorary recognitions of city officials, employees, or other citizens; ? reminders about upcoming events sponsored by the city or other entity that is scheduled to be attended by a city official or city employee; and ? announcements involving imminent public health and safety threats to the city. 5. Citizen Appearance (Citizens who have signed a card to speak to the Commission will be heard at this time. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, unless the subject matter of the presentation is on the agenda, the city staff and Planning and Zoning Commission members are prevented from discussion of the subject and may respond only with statements of factual information or existing city policy. Public comment will not be taken on items that the Commission has previously considered in a public hearing.) 6. Executive Session A. Executive Session: Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sec.071 of the Texas Government Code (Texas Disaster Act). Executive session may be held, under these exceptions, at any time during the meeting that a need arises for the Planning and Zoning Commission to seek advice from the City Attorney as to the posted subject matter of this Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Reconvene into open session for possible action resulting from any items posted and legally discussed in Executive Session. Adjourn.