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MINUTES
CITY OF THE COLONY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 27, 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 27,
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; Eddie McCormick, Vice Chairman; Richard
Bambury; Karen Hames; Sham-ion Hebb and Cesar Molina Jr.
Board Members Absent: Debbie Morrison.
Staff Present: Brooks Wilson, AICP, Senior Planner; Gordon Scruggs, Engineering Director; Ed
Voss, City Attorney; and Brian Mcnuelty, Recording Secretary.
1.0 CALL REGULAR SESSION TO ORDER
Chairman Wade called the meeting to order at 6:34 Pm.
1.2 Citizen Input
No citizen input was received.
2.0 CONSENT AGENDA
2.1 Consider approval of the minutes of the November 13, 2012 Regular Session.
It was moved by Commissioner Hebb to approve Item 2.1, seconded by Commissioner
Bambury. Motion carried (5-0, with Eddie McCormick abstaining).
3.0 PUBLIC HEARING
3.1
SI12-0009 Revisions to the Zoning Ordinance - Lighting and Glare Standards
Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider making a recommendation to City Council
regarding revisions and additions to Section 17-107 of Appendix A, "Zoning," of the Code of
Ordinances regarding outdoor lighting...
3.2 SI12-0022 Revisions to the Zoning Ordinance - Section IOD, "Temporary Uses"
Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider making a recommendation to City
Council regarding a new Section 10D, "Temporary Uses," of Appendix A, Zoning, of
the Code of Ordinances.
Mrs. Wilson presented the staff report.
Commissioner Hames asked why Special Events are listed separately as Commercial and
Nonprofit?
Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission
November 27, 2012
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Mrs. Wilson responded that the special events for commercial entities will be charged a fee for
the permit where the nonprofit will not.
Commissioner Haines asked if not-for-profit groups were raising funds if they would be
considered "commercial."
Mrs. Wilson responded no, that they must be determined by the IRS to be considered by the city
as not-for-profit.
Commissioner Bambury asked why the ordinance refers to the "Adopted Master Fee Schedule"
rather than listing the fees.
Mrs. Wilson responded that by doing so the ordinance will not need frequent amendments due to
fees that may change every few years.
Commissioner Hebb asked why garage sales are included in this part of the ordinance since most
of the ordinance refers to structures.
Mrs. Wilson responded a garage sale is a temporary use and therefore included.
Commissioner Hebb asked whether a requirement for a fence surrounding a construction office
should be added.
Mrs. Wilson responded that staff would consider that.
Commissioner Hebb added that TxDOT requires fencing to provide security.
Gordon Scruggs, Director of Engineering, responded that many subdivision offices for home
construction do have fencing and do not feel that the added expense is justified. TxDOT uses
fences at construction or maintenance sites because they also use them for storage.
It was moved by Commissioner Hames to Table Item 3.2, seconded by Commissioner
Molina. Motion carried (6-0).
There being no further questions or discussion, Chairman Wade adjourned the meeting at 6:49
p.m.
Chairman
Brian nuelty, Re ording Secretary