Planning and Zoning Commission
Meeting Held December 16, 2014
Meeting Held December 16, 2014
A regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Tioga, Texas
was held on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Tioga City Hall, 600 Main Street Tioga,
Texas.
Call to Order : The public meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Declaration of a Quorum : A quorum was declared. The committee members present
were Arlene Joice, Janet Sloane, Paula Byler, Dale Cavin, and Kristi Staples. Also
present were Mayor Craig Jezek, Dan and Kelly Lintner, and David Umsted.
Prayer : Given by Janet Sloane
Minutes : Minutes from November 19, 2014 meeting were reviewed and approved.
Motion made by Janet Sloane and seconded by Dale Cavin to accept minutes. All
Ayes.
Discuss and consider a request by David Umsted for a Specific Use Permit to
house a portable building with electricity to use as an office to sell portable
buildings at 709 Ray Roberts Parkway, zoned C2.
Mr. Umsted made a presentation on behalf of Graceland Portable Buildings, stating
what he believed would be the value of his business to the city of Tioga. He also, gave
a brief overview of the quality of his product to reassure those present that it was his
intent to bring to Tioga a product that was of high quality and value. He used pictures
and brochures to educate us on the construction of the portable buildings he planned to
sell from the above stated location.
David Umsted was requesting a Specific Use Permit to have a portable building to use
as his sales office with electricity. The electric is temporary not permanent and has
been done by an electrician.
Paula Byler raised a question of concern, that this being a temporary building with
temporary electricity about the transfer of the Specific Use Permit if the property or
business should be sold, moved, etc.
Clarification was made that when Mr. Umsted leaves the permit no longer exists. If he
sells the new owner will have to reapply.
Paula Byler made a motion to recommend a Specific Use Permit for a portable building
with electricity given to David Umsted, with no water or sewer. Motion was seconded by
Janet Sloane. Motion carried. All Ayes.
Discuss and consider request by David Umsted for a variance to use a banner as
a sign rather than a ground sign.
Variance requires recommendation only no public hearing necessary.
Janet Sloane made a motion to recommend David Umsted and Graceland Portable
Buildings to use a temporary sign for advertising purposes. Motion was seconded by
Dale Cavin. Motion carries. All Ayes.
Discuss and consider a request by David Umsted for a variance on a required 8’
fence due to the use not being permanent.
Paula Byler made a motion to let the City Council address variance regarding the fence
issue because it is a legal issue and Planning and Zoning does not want to make a
recommendation for or against based on a letter presented from an attorney. Motion
seconded by Dale Cavin. Motion carries. All Ayes.
Public Hearing for Specific Use Permit set for January 28, 2015 to be followed by
Planning and Zoning’s regularly scheduled meeting.
Updates on pending projects
Clarification needs to be made on what will be included in 377 Corridor
Question Will
it be South bridge to North bridge?
Before we go forward with all the time and energy to zone a historic district or a
business district need to get City Council on board.
Make recommendations to City Council that we create a Historic District and/or a 377
Business Corridor to accommodate future growth.
Historic District Does
it have to be contiguous?
Next meeting pull together a plan to present to February City Council.
No Open Discussion.
Adjourn: Motion made by Janet Sloane to adjourn meeting.Seconded by Paula Byler.
CITY OF TIOGA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission of the City of Tioga, Texas will be held TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 16, 2014 at Tioga City Hall, Tioga Texas, beginning at 7:00
p.m. This is an OPEN MEETING, open to the public, subject to the OPEN
MEETING LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS and, AS REQUIRED BY LAW,
is hereby posted at the Tioga City Hall on DECEMBER 12, 2014, giving notice
of date, time, place and agenda thereof.
AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Prayer
3. Declaring a quorum
4. Discuss and consider approving the minutes of NOVEMBER 19,, 2014.
5. Discuss and consider a request by David Umsted for a specific use permit to
house a portable building with electricity to use as an office to sell portable
buildings at 709 Ray Roberts Parkway, zoned C-2.
6. Set a date for a public hearing for the above agenda item..
7. Discuss and consider request by David Umsted for a variance to use a banner
as a sign rather than a ground sign.
8. Discuss and consider a request by David Umsted for a variance on a required
8’ fence due to the use not being permanent.
9 Get updates on pending projects. Discuss results of research concerning
creating a Central Business and District/Thoroughfare Plan.
10. Open Discussion.
11. Adjourn
