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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/13/2012 P&Z MINUTES CITY OF THE COLONY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 13, 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, November 13, 2012 at 6:30pm 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; Richard Bambury; Karen Hames; Shannon Hebb and Cesar Molina Jr. Board Members Absent: Eddie McCormick, Vice Chairman and Debbie Morrison. Staff Present: Mike Joyce, AICP, Development Services Director; Brooks Wilson, AICP, Senior Planner; Gordon Scruggs, Engineering Director; Keri Samford, Economic Development Director, Ed Voss, City Attorney; and Felicia Campa, Recording Secretary. L0 CALL REGULAR SESSION TO ORDER Chairman Wade called the meeting to order at 6:33 PM. 1.2 Citizen Input No citizen input was received. 2.0 CONSENT AGENDA 2.1 Consider approval of the minutes of the October 23, 2012 Regular Session. It was moved by Commissioner Hames to approve Item 2.1, seconded by Commissioner Hebb. Motion carried (5-0). 3.0 PUBLIC HEARING 3.1 SP12-0005, Top Golf Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding a Development Plan for a new 64,100 square foot recreation facility, Top Golf, on approximately 12.88 acres of land, including a restaurant and pro shop, to be located on the southeast corner of Memorial Drive and Blair Oaks Drive. Mrs. Wilson presented the staff report. Commissioner Molina observed that Top Golf will have a deceleration lane and then asked if Specs had a deceleration lane on their plans when approved. Mrs. Wilson responded no. She followed up in stating that at the time of approval, there was no anticipation of a large amount of traffic to be entering the property, therefore a deceleration lane was not needed, or Engineering would have required it. Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission November 13, 2012 Page 2 of 4 Commissioner Molina commented that the visitors to the Top Golf development are likely to travel through the Specs development. Mrs. Wilson asked in what location the Commissioners would like to see a deceleration lane. Commissioner Molina stated along State Highway 121. Chairman Wade stated that State Highway 121 is owned by TXDOT and didn't think that the City could require a deceleration lane on TXDOT property. Commissioner Molina responded that although State Highway 121 is TXDOT property, the deceleration lane would be on the property's side of the right-of-way. Mr. Scruggs stated that staff originally spoke with TXDOT about treating one (1) lane as an auxiliary lane. He followed up in stating that the initial traffic study showed that the lanes were adequate in accommodating traffic flow. Commissioner Molina stated that he just wanted to make the suggestion to staff to consider a deceleration lane if traffic warrants it. Commissioner Hebb stated that the Staff Report shows the square footage of the restaurant as 15,335 square feet, however, the Site Plan shows the square footage of the restaurant as 15,355 square feet. He followed up by asking which one is correct. Mrs. Wilson responded that the Site Plan is correct and the Staff Report would be edited prior to presentation to City Council. Commissioner Hebb asked if the requirement for handicapped parking spaces has been met. Mrs. Wilson responded affirmatively. Commissioner Hebb asked if the Engineering Department verified the property will have adequate drainage. Mr. Scruggs responded affirmatively. Chairman Wade asked about the parking on the south side of the building, then noted the label of employee parking. Mrs. Wilson stated the employee parking is included in the total parking on the property. Commissioner Hebb asked if there will be retail sales within the development. Zack Shore of 5411 Pebble Brook in Dallas, Texas, real estate developer for Top Golf stated that the only retail that will be offered will be for Top Golf merchandise and gloves; it will not contain a pro shop with clubs and other golf equipment. Chairman Wade opened the public hearing. No one came forward. Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission November 13, 2012 Page 3 of 4 Chairman Wade closed the public hearing. It was moved by Commissioner Bambury to approve Item 3.1 as presented, seconded by Commissioner Hebb. Motion carried (5-0). 3.3 SI12-0012 Revisions to the Gateway Overlay District Ordinance Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding revisions to Section 10A, "Gateway Overlay District Regulations," of Appendix A, Zoning Ordinance, by rescinding the current regulations and replacing them in their entirety with new regulations. Mrs. Wilson presented the staff report. The Commissioners praised staff on a job well done and expressed their appreciation that staff took their suggestions and included them within the Gateway Overlay District Regulations. Commissioner Hebb asked if Nebraska Furniture Mart has any objections to being included within the Gateway Overlay District. Mrs. Wilson responded that portions of the Nebraska Furniture Mart site were already included within the Gateway Overlay District, the revision was to include the entire site instead of just a portion of it. She continued by stating that the Planned Development for the site supercedes the Gateway Regulations. Mr. Joyce followed up by advising the Commission that there is a website for the Nebraska Furniture Mart site with plans and renderings available for view. Mrs. Wilson reminded the Commission that the plans and renderings are strictly conceptual, as plans have not been submitted to the City for approval at this time. Mr. Joyce advised the Commission that the next item staff will be presenting to the Commission will be the Master Thoroughfare Plan. Mr. Scruggs advised the Commission that the website for the Nebraska Furniture Mart plans and renderings is www.2randscaj)c.com. Chairman Wade opened the public hearing. No one came forward. Chairman Wade closed the public hearing. It was moved by Chairman Wade to approve Item 3.2 as presented, seconded by Commissioner Molina. Motion carried (5-0). There being no further questions or discussion, Chairman Wade adjourned the meeting at 6:53 p.m. Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission November 13, 2012 Page 4 of 4 Bria de, Chairman UU teli~ia Campa, Recordi g Secretary