PUBLIC NOTICE

Planning & Zoning Commission

Regular Meeting

Monday September 11, 2006 7:00 p.m.

City Annex - 185 Country Club Road

NOTICE is hereby given that the Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Lucas will be held on Monday, September 11 2006, at 7:00 p.m. at the Lucas City Annex, 185 Country Club Road, Lucas, Texas, at which time the following Agenda will be discussed.

Agenda

Call to Order

Reminder to turn off or silence cell phones and pagers

Roll Call

Determination of Quorum

Pledge of Allegiance

Citizen Input

The Planning & Zoning Commission invites citizens to speak on any City business item. In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, comments of public interest will be heard, but no action may be taken by the Planning & Zoning other than to refer the item to a future agenda. Please complete and submit to the City Administrator a “Public Meeting Appearance” sheet prior to the meeting.

1) Citizen’s Comments

Public Hearings The Public Hearing agenda is provided for the purpose of allowing citizens to ask specific questions regarding only the subject posted for the Public Hearing. Generally the Public Hearing is required by State Law and a record of those attending the Public Hearing is maintained as part of the official record of the proceedings.

2)Public Hearing/Consideration/Discussion/Action to consider an application request for a Special Use Permit for 18.493± acres located at 1415 Stinson Road. Applicant Sandra Sitaraman is requesting the SUP for use of charitable events such as school picnics, hospital charitable events, and corporate events.

3) Public Hearing/Consideration/Discussion/Action, to consider an application request for a Special Use Permit for 1.5035 ± acres situated in the J. Snyder Survey Abstract No. 824, Tract 53 in Collin County Texas. Applicant Carol Barratt is requesting the approval of the Special Use Permit for the operation of a preschool. The property is generally located at 695 Country Club Road. The current zoning is residential 2 acre (R2) Lots.

4) Public Hearing/Consideration/Discussion/Action to consider an application request for a replat of lot 6 of the Chandler Addition consisting of 10.8 ± acres situated in the P.E. Lucas Survey, Abstract NO. 537 and the Benjiman Sparks Survey, Abstract NO. 813 City of Lucas, Collin County Texas. Applicant Stephanie Keelen is requesting the approval of the replat with an approved variance for lot width. The property is generally located at 1005 Wendy Lane.

5) Public Hearing/Consideration/Discussion/Action on an ordinance of the City of Lucas, Collin County, Texas amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 9 of Code of Ordinances, by adding Article 15.5 “ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USE REGULATIONS”, Sections 9-130 through 9-135, providing regulations for accessory buildings, structures and uses in all zoning districts; by amending various sections of Chapter 9, to wit: Section 9-30, Section 9-35, Section 9-38, Section 9-42, Section 9-43, Section9-52, Section 9-53, Section 9-61, Section 9-70, Section 9-80, Section 9-95, Section 9-101, AND Section 9-121 by adding provisions for accessory buildings, structures and uses and/or by amending to comply with Article 15.5 and/or by deleting and reserving for future use; Repealing provisions in conflict; providing a severability clause; providing for a penalty not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense; and providing an effective date.

6) Public Hearing/Consideration/Discussion/Action to consider an application request for a Site Plan consisting of 22.898 ± acres situated in the William Snider Survey Abstract Number 821 Collin County Texas. The applicant Stephen Preston of Sterling CentreCorp Management Services is making application for approval of a Site Plan. The Property is generally located at the NE Corner of FM 2551 and Lucas RD.

Regular Action Agenda

The Action Items are intended to provide the Commission the opportunity to discuss the issue at hand and ask questions of the applicant. Generally, the public is not to comment during this time; however, the Chairperson may make an exception.

7) Consideration/Discussion/Action on the approval of the minutes from the August 14, 2006 Planning & Zoning Meeting.

8) Consideration/Discussion/Action on swimming pools and fence ordinances.

Routine Business

9) Discussion of items to be placed on future agendas.

10) Adjournment.

As authorized by Section 551.071 (2) of the Local Government Code, the Planning and Zoning Commission may convene into closed Executive Session for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney regarding any item on the agenda at any time during the meeting.

Certification I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at Lucas City Hall by 5:00 p.m. on or before September 8, 2006 as required in accordance with the Government Code §551.041. __________________________________________ Kathy Wingo, TRMC City Secretary This building is wheelchair accessible. Any requests for sign interpretive services or other special requests for assistance of the hearing impaired must be made 48 hours in advance of the meeting. To make such arrangements, please call 972-727-8999 or email secretary@lucastexas.us.