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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/08/2012 P&Z MINUTES CITY OF THE COLONY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MAY 8, 2012 After determining that a quorum was present, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of The Colony, Texas convened into regular session which was held on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 6:30PNt in the City Council Chambers located in City Hall, 6800 Main Street, The Colony, Texas, at which time the following items were addressed: Board Members Present: Brian Wade, Chairman; Eddie McCormick, Vice Chairman; Karen Hames; Richard Bambury and Cesar Molina, Jr. Board Members Absent: Debbie Morrison and Shannon Hebb. Staff Present: Mike Joyce, AICP, Development Services Director; Brooks Wilson, AICP, Senior Planner; Gordon Scruggs, Engineering Director; Ed Voss, City Attorney; and Felicia Campa, Development Services Coordinator. 1.0 CALL REGULAR SESSION TO ORDER Chairman Wade called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM. 1.2 Citizen Input No citizen input was received. 2.0 CONSENT AGENDA 2.1 Consider approval of the minutes of the April 24, 2012 Regular Session. It was moved by Commissioner Bambury to approve Item 2.1, seconded by Vice Chairman McCormick. Motion carried (5-0). 3.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.1 SE12-0001, The Ice House - Special Exception to the Architectural Standards Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding a Special Exception to the Architectural Standards of the Zoning Ordinance for the use of stucco as an alternate exterior material for The Ice House, 5000 Main Street (FM 423). The Special Exception is requested to Section 10A-900D, Building Materials and Colors, of the Gateway Overlay District regulations of the Zoning Ordinance. Mrs. Wilson presented the staff report. Chairman Wade asked if there was a reason why the building is not proposed to be 100% brick or stone. Brad Cooksey of 11213 Knoxville Lane, Frisco, Texas, business owner, responded that stucco is the latest design for the franchise and is the style that all the new Ice House buildings will be Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission May 8, 2012 Page 2 of 4 built in with a stone and stucco exterior. The brick exterior had not held up as well as the stucco in the past. Chairman Wade asked if stucco holds up better than traditional brick with the Ice House buildings. Mr. Cooksey said the stucco holds up better than thin brick. He continued by stating that the top of the awning is the top of the structure and the extension of the height of the wall is to hide the machinery that is located on the rooftop from public view. Mr. Cooksey stated that thin brick has failed in performance in the false wall above the roofline. Chairman Wade asked why not use regular brick versus thin brick. Mr. Cooksey responded that he was unsure. He continued by stating that stucco is the best design to use according to the distributer. Vice Chairman McCormick asked if the trim pieces on the top are EIFS or foam shapes. Mr. Cooksey responded affirmatively. Vice Chairman McCormick asked why the designer didn't choose to use EIFS on the cladding for the insulating value. Mr. Cooksey responded that the wall is a false wall used to shield machinery from public view and the designer chose to use stucco for the weight of it so the wall doesn't fail. Vice Chairman McCormick commented that EIFS would be a better building material since it is lightweight and stucco will crack. Chairman Wade opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward. Chairman Wade closed the Public Hearing. It was moved by Chairman Wade to deny the Special Exception of Item 3.1. There was not a second to the motion. It was moved by Vice Chairman McCormick to approve Item 3.1 with the condition that the stucco be replaced with EIFS, seconded by Commissioner Hames. Motion carried (3- 2), nays Molina and Wade. 3,2 SP12-0002, The Ice House - Site Plan Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding a Site Plan for a new automatic ice dispenser building, The Ice House, to be located at 5000 Main Street (FM 423). Mrs. Wilson presented the staff report. Commissioner Hames asked if there is special insulation in the building. Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission May 8, 2012 Page 3 of 4 Mr. Cooksey responded that the walls are 4" of foam, certified by an engineer to be energy compliant. Commissioner Haines asked if the same insulation is in the walls and roof. Mr. Cooksey responded affirmatively. Commissioner Molina asked if there is a malfunction where the building would leak, would the drainage utilize a storm sewer. Mr. Cooksey responded that the storm sewer would not be utilized as the building contains a condensation evaporator unit where the inside of the building is maintained at 32 degrees, if the inside of the building reaches 34 degrees a sensor goes off and notifies him that the temperature is above normal so that he can come out and assess the problem. Commissioner Molina asked if the ice were to melt, would the water run into the parking lot. Mr. Cooksey responded that a drain in the building leads to a condensation evaporator that holds approximately 6 gallons of water and evaporates approximately 14 gallons every 24 hour period. Commissioner Bambury asked where the electricity and water will be sourced from. Mr. Cooksey said the water and electricity will be bored from under the parking lot to the north side of the building. Chairman Wade asked if the building will require overhead power. Mr. Cooksey responded no. Chairman Wade asked why the applicant chose the specific location within the parking lot. Mr. Cooksey said immediately south of where the building will be placed is the storm sewer with a concrete curb on the south side which will provide protection to the building and the location provides adequate ingress and egress. Chairman Wade opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward. Chairman Wade closed the Public Hearing. It was moved by Commissioner Hames to approve Item 3.2 as stated, seconded by Commissioner Molina. Motion carried (5-0). 3.2 5112-0008 Accessory Structure Ordinance Revisions Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding revisions to the Accessory Structure Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance by adding a subsection on storm shelters. Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission May 8, 2012 Page 4 of 4 Mrs. Wilson presented the staff report. Commissioner Hames asked if there is anything in the ordinance that prohibits people from building a basement type structure. Mrs. Wilson responded that it is already allowed within our code if submitted with home plans for a permit and was determined to be appropriate for the soil. She continued by stating that the ordinance that is being presented to the Commission now is for a separate structure. Commissioner Hames asked how the temporary use would be monitored. Mrs. Wilson stated that utilities would not be allowed, aside from electricity, which would make staying in the structure for an extended period of time very inconvenient. She continued by stating that a portable toilet facility and bottled water would be allowed. Mr. Joyce responded that most would typically have battery powered lighting, a portable toilet facility and an ice chest to store provisions. Mrs. Wilson responded that what is not desired is for a teenager or grandmother to live in the storm shelter. Commissioner Bambury asked if the ordinance would cover storm shelters being built within a garage or closet. Mrs. Wilson responded that building within a garage or closet is already allowed in the current code. Chairman Wade opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward. Chairman Wade closed the Public Hearing. It was moved by Commissioner Bambury to approve Item 3.3 as stated, seconded by Chairman Wade. Motion carried (5-0). There being no further questions or discussion, Chairman Wade adjourned the meeting at 7:02 p.m. ade, /Chairman LLM-2 It icia ampa, Re ording Secretary 7 L