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Home My WebLink About11/12/2014 P&Z MINUTES CITY OF THE COLONY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 12,2014 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 Wednesday, November 12, 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 items were addressed: Board Members Present: Karen Hames, Chairman; Brian Wade, Vice-Chairman; Shannon Hebb; Cesar Molina, Jr.; Detrick DeBurr and Brian Buffington. Board Member Absent: Cody Hall City Council Liaison Absent: David Terre, City Council Place 4 Staff Present: Brooks Wilson, AICP, Senior Planner; J. Michael Joyce, AICP, Planning Director; Ed Voss, City Attorney, Brian McNuelty, Engineering Tech. 1.0 CALL REGULAR SESSION TO ORDER Chairman Hames called the meeting to order at 6:30PM. 1.2 CITIZEN INPUT No citizens came forward during Citizen Input. 2.0 CONSENT AGENDA 2.1 Consider approval of the minutes of the October 28, 2014 Regular Session. 2.2 PP14-0005, Old Oak Pond Office Addition,Lots 1,2 and 3,Block A Consider approval of a Preliminary Plat of Lots 1-3, Block A of the Old Oak Pond Office Addition,being a 17.37 acre tract of land in the T.A. West Survey, Abstract No. 1344, located on the south side of Plano Parkway, approximately 2,100 feet east of Tittle Drive. 2.3 FP14-0013, Old Oak Pond Addition,Lots 1 and 2,Block A Consider approval of a Final Plat of Lots 1 and 2, Block A of the Old Oak Pond Addition, being a 7.36 acre tract of land in the TA West Survey,Abstract No. 1344, located on the south side of Plano Parkway, approximately 2,100 feet east of Tittle Drive. 2.4 PP14-0006, The Colony 34 Addition,Lot 1,Block A (La Quinta Inn) Consider approval of a Preliminary Plat of Lot 1, Block A of The Colony 34 Addition,being a 3.65 acre tract of land in the A. Singleton Survey, Abstract No. 1138 and the H. Hedgecox Survey, Abstract No. 533, located on the southeast corner of Memorial Drive and Market Street. 2.5 FP14-0014, The Colony 34 Addition,Lot 1,Block A (La Quinta Inn) Consider approval of a Final Plat of Lot 1, Block A of The Colony 34 Addition, being a 3.65 acre tract of land in the A. Singleton Survey, Abstract No. 1138 and the H. Hedgecox Survey, Abstract No. 533, located on the southeast corner of Memorial Drive and Market Street. Chairman Hames read the Consent Agenda items into the record. Commissioner Molina moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner DeBurr seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0). Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission November 12, 2014 3.0 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 3.1 Z14-0003,PD-16, Colony Center Rezoning Request Continue the public hearing, discuss and consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding a zoning use change and text amendments for a 49.99 acre portion of Tract D in Planned Development No.16,The Cascades, in the area generally bounded on the south by the Sam Rayburn Tollway (S.H. 121), by the north by Memorial Drive and is located west of South Colony Boulevard. Ms. Wilson announced that the applicant has requested that Item 3.1 be postponed until the December 9th Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Chairman Hames opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward to speak and Chairman Hames called for a motion to continue the public hearing to the December 9, 2014 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Vice Chairman Wade moved to continue Item 3.1 to the December 9, 2014 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Commissioner DeBurr seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0). 3.0 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 3.2 SUP14-0008,Hyatt Place Limited Service Hotel Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider making a recommendation to City Council on an application for a Specific Use Permit(SUP)to allow a limited service hotel,Hyatt Place,to be located on a 1.90 acre tract of land on the south side of Memorial Drive east of Top Golf Ms. Wilson presented the Staff Report. Mr. Matt Morgan, Farnsworth Group, 2595 Dallas Parkway, Frisco, Texas, representing the applicant, stated that he was available for questions. Vice Chairman Wade asked about the location of a loading space. Ms. Wilson explained that a loading space is not required for a hotel use. There being no additional questions from the Commissioners, Chairman Hames opened the Public Hearing.No one came forward to speak and Chairman Hames closed the Public Hearing. Vice Chairman Wade moved to approve Item 3.2. Commissioner Molina seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0). 4.0 DISCUSSION ITEMS 4.1 SP14-0014, Old Oak Pond Office Complex Site Plan Discuss and consider making a recommendation to City Council on a request for approval of a Development Plan for two office buildings totaling 65,000 square feet located on approximately 7.36 acres of land, on the south side of the Plano Parkway approximately 2,100 feet east of Tittle Drive. Ms. Wilson presented the Staff Report. Commissioner Molina asked why a temporary sanitary sewer easement is being constructed. Page 2 of 4 Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission November 12, 2014 Mr. David Francis, Binkley and Barfield, 1801 Gateway, Richardson, Texas, representing the applicant, explained that a permanent sanitary sewer system will be constructed along Windhaven Parkway as additional development occurs. The temporary sanitary sewer system will serve the two buildings being considered at this time. The proposed Developers Agreement is for the applicant to construct and maintain the temporary sanitary sewer system until development warrants the connection to the existing line located at the southern end of the Edward Don site. Vice Chairman Wade asked why the applicant did not connect with the existing sewer line located to the east of the subject property. Mr. Francis explained that this line is a force main. Tapping into the existing force main was considered; however, the applicant agreed with staff that the expense of the additional retrofitting to accommodate future development would outweigh other available options, including the proposed temporary sanitary sewer system. The Engineering staff and the applicant agree on this solution. Commissioner Hebb commented that the handicapped ramps located at the northeast drive aisle seemed to be placed too far back from the Plano Parkway right-of-way. He stated that this could cause a conflict between pedestrians crossing the drive aisle and vehicles exiting the site. Mr. Francis said that he would modify the location of the sidewalks to be closer to Plano Parkway. Vice Chairman Wade asked why the site was so overparked. Ms. Wilson explained that the excess parking is in anticipation of the future Building 3. Mr. Francis added that one of the buildings in already pre-leased and that that client wanted ample parking. Commissioner Hebb asked if LID or iSWM had been considered. Mr. Francis said that, to his knowledge,these options had not been considered. Since there were no more questions or comments from the Commissioners, Chairman Hames called for a motion. Vice Chairman Wade moved to approve the Item 4.1, contingent upon receiving approval of the exterior materials variance from the Board of Adjustment, contingent upon the City Council approving a Developers Agreement regarding a temporary sanitary sewer, and contingent on moving the sidewalks to a safer location. Commissioner Hebb seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0). 4.0 DISCUSSION ITEMS 4.2 SP14-0016,La Quinta Inn Site Plan Discuss and consider making a recommendation to City Council on an application for a Site Plan to allow the construction of a four story, 80-room La Quinta Inn to be located on a 3.65 acre tract of land on the southeast corner of Memorial Drive and Market Street. Page 3 of 4 Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission November 12, 2014 Ms. Wilson presented the Staff Report. Commissioner Hebb asked how La Quinta will prevent customers from Texas Roadhouse using their parking spaces. Mr. Kevin Patel, Triangle Engineering, 1503 Astoria Drive, Allen, Texas, representing the applicant, stated he anticipates the occupancy at the hotel to be reduced on the weekends when the restaurant will be at its busiest and that the La Quinta Inn would be a good neighbor and share their spaces with restaurant customers. Vice Chairman Wade stated that perhaps the parking lots of both businesses could be expanded into the Oncor easement. Ms. Wilson stated that Oncor is no longer allowing surface use over their easement. Mr. Patel agreed, saying that no irrigation or parking is allowed on the Oncor easement. There being no further questions or discussion, Chairman Hames called for a motion. Commissioner Molina moved to approve the Item 4.2. Commissioner Buffington seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0). Following the close of business, Vice-Chairman Wade tendered his resignation from the Planning and Zoning Commission and expressed his thanks and appreciation for all who had supported him. The Commissioners congratulated Mr. Wade on his recent election to the City Council and thanked him for his twelve years of service to the City. There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Hames adjourned the Regular ession of the Planning and Zoning Commission at 7:12 PM. 74_ Kar Hames, Chairman an uelty, ecording retary Page 4 of 4