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MINUTES
CITY OF THE COLONY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
APRIL 8, 2014
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, April 8, 2014
at 6:30 PM in the City Council Chambers located in City Hall, 6800 Main Street, The Colony,
Texas, at which time the following item was addressed:
Board Members Present: Karen Haines, Chairman; Cesar Molina, Jr.; Shannon Hebb; Detrick
DeBurr and Brian Buffington.
Board Members Absent: Brian Wade, Vice-Chairman and Cody Hall.
City Council Liaison Present: David Terre, City Council Place 4
Staff Present: J. Michael Joyce, AICP, Planning Director; Brooks Wilson, AICP, Senior
Planner; Gordon Scruggs, Engineering Director; Felicia Campa, Acting Recording Secretary and
Ed Voss, City Attorney.
1.0 CALL REGULAR SESSION TO ORDER
Chairman Hames called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
1.2 CITIZEN INPUT
No citizens came forward during Citizen Input.
2.0 CONSENT AGENDA
2.1 Consider approval of the minutes of the March 25, 2014 Regular Session.
2.2 PP14-0002, Austin Waters East
Consider approval of a Preliminary Plat of Austin Waters East, being a 90.58 acre tract of land
located in the B. Schoonover Survey, Abstract No. 1208 and the S. Brown Survey, Abstract
No. 111, and located on the south side of Windhaven Parkway and west of the BNSF Railroad
line in Austin Ranch (PD-22).
Commissioner Hebb moved to approve Items 2.1 and 2.2. Commissioner Molina seconded
the motion. Motion carried (5-0).
3.0 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
3.1 SUP14-0001, Courtyard Marriott Limited Service Hotel
Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider making a recommendation to City Council
regarding the approval of a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow a limited service hotel,
Courtyard Marriott at Cascades to be located on a 2.84 acre tract of land on the north side of the
Sam Rayburn Tollway (S.H. 121) and approximately 500 feet east of Cascades Court and to
allow a modification to Gateway Overlay District Section 10A-900(c)(1)(C) regarding the
percentage of masonry and stucco for exterior finishes.
Chairman Haines opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward to speak. Chairman Hames
asked for a motion to continue the public hearing to the April 22, 2014 Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting.
Commissioner Molina moved for a continuance of Item 3.1 to the April 22, 2014 Planning
and Zoning Commission Meeting. Commissioner Buffington seconded the motion. Motion
carried (5-0).
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Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission
April 8, 2014
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3.2 SI13-001 S, Revisions to Section 13, Vehicle Parking Regulations
Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider making a recommendation to City Council
regarding revisions to Section 13, "Vehicle Parking Regulations," in Appendix A, "Zoning" of
the Code of Ordinances.
Mrs. Wilson presented the staff report.
Chairman Haines complimented staff by stating her appreciation of staff's efforts to clean up the
Zoning Ordinance.
Commissioner DeBurr followed up in stating that the Vehicle Parking Regulations appear to be
functional.
Mr. Joyce further explained the changes that staff requested.
Commissioner Molina asked if there was a duplication of Golf Course-Commercial.
Mrs. Wilson responded that the duplication was a typographical error and would be corrected.
Commissioner Molina then suggested that each parking ratio be expressed in X number of spaces
per Y. In some cases, the word "spaces" has been omitted on the matrix.
Ms. Wilson responded that the matrix wording would be corrected to be consistent.
Commissioner Molina the asked about the section regarding alternate parking plans. He said that
the wording was not clear as to which governing body would consider the application.
Mrs. Wilson responded in stating that if staff recommends approval of a parking reduction over
ten percent (10%), the case should be heard before the City Council for approval and that staff
would review the wording and make revisions, as necessary.
Commissioner Hebb asked if existing businesses would be "grandfathered" or not required to
comply with the new regulations.
Mrs. Wilson confirmed.
Commissioner Hebb asked if an existing business had excess parking spaces based on these
regulations, would they be allowed to eliminate spaces.
Mrs. Wilson confirmed. She then stated that it would be unlikely as there would be additional
expense to remove existing parking spaces.
Commissioner Hebb asked if stacking lanes would be required for existing businesses.
Mrs. Wilson responded no, only new development.
Chairman Haines opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward to speak. Chairman Hames
closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Hebb moved to approve Item 3.2. Commissioner Buffington seconded the
motion. Motion carried (5-0).
Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission
April 8, 2014
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4.0 DISCUSSION ITEMS
4.1 SP14-0002, Courtyard Marriott at Cascades Development Plan
Discuss and consider making a recommendation to City Council on a request for approval of a
Development Plan to allow a Courtyard Marriott at Cascades to be located on a 2.84 acre tract
of land on the north side of the Sam Rayburn Tollway (S.H. 121) and approximately 500 feet
east of Cascades Court, also known as 5917 Stone Creek Drive.
Discussion Item was pulled from the agenda by the applicant and will be presented at the
April 22, 2014 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting.
There being no further questions or discussion, Chairman Hames adjourned the Regular Session
of the Planning and Zoning Commission at 6:46 PM.
Kar n Harries, Chairman
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lic a Campa, Acting Recording Secretary