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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/10/2015 P&ZMINUTES CITY OF THE COLONY N"I'll" I 1 1,11 1 FEBRUARY 10, 201.5 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. February 10, 2014 at 6:30 PNm in the City Council Chambers located in City Hall. 68,00 Main Street, The Colony, Texas, at which time the following items were addressed: Board Members Present: Karen Haines, Chairman-, Cody Hall, Vice Chairman: Cesar Molina. Jr., Detrick DeBurn Brian Buffington-, Janece Pool and Shannon Hebb (arrived at 6:48 pm). Board Members Absent: None. City Council Liaison: David Terre. City Council Place 4 Staff Present: Gordon Scruggs, Engineering Director: Edwin Voss. City Attorney: and Felicia Campa, Recording Secretary. 1.0 i CALL REGULAR SESSION TO ORDER Chairman I fames called the meeting to order at 6:30 Pvt. 1.2 CITIZEN INPUT N\,'o citizens came forward during Citizen Input. 2.0 CCINSENT AGENDA 2.1 Consider approval of the minutes of the January 27. 2015 Regular Session. Chairman Haines read the Consent Agenda item into the record. Commissioner DeBurr moved to approve Item 2.1. Commissioner INIolina seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0). 13.0 PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 3.1 Z14-0003, PD -16, Colo j, Center Rezoning Request Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding a rezoning request for a 16.93 acre portion of Tract D in Planned Development No. 16. located on the south side of Memorial Drive and west of South Colon,, Boulevard. (Item continued from January 13, 2015 P&ZMeeting.) Mr. Scruggs presented the staff report. Mr. Dallas Cothrum of Masterplan, 900 Jackson Street. Dallas, Texas, presented to the Commission. Commissioner Bullington asked what the occupancy capacity is at some of their older developments. Mr. Cothrum responded that the Belmont at Henderson was pre -leased before it was opened and was over 90°116,at month 4 or 5. Occupancy in Frisco is over 90� ,'o at over 10 years old. Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission February 10, 2015 Mr. Todd MeCullock of Woods Partners., located at 5440 Harvest Hill Road in Dallas. Texas. stated that the other properties have occupancies at roughlxI 92-931/o capacity. The Richardson project is at 99®,'a capacity. Frisco is 94-95% capacity, which has been hard to maintain with the home -buying binge within the last 6 months. Their properties have never been less than 92 ,'o capacity. Commissioner Bullingto,n states that after 10-12 years. properties w -ear down and he wants to know if a plan is in place for the maintenance of the development. Mr. McCullock stated that Wood Partners builds and manages the properties. At any time when they stop owning the property, the exit strategy is to sell to a large investor and about 50°0 of the time, they keep management responsibilities of the property, after the sale. He continued by, stating that there are no immediate plans to sell the subject property. Mr. Cothrum followed up in stating that the Rooms To Go developers want Woods Partners to develop the site because they would be a good neighbor and construct a good product. Commissioner Molina asked what the average price is per square foot for the units. Mr. McCullock stated the average price is in the $1,60 range per square foot. Townhomes are generally larger, so price would be a little less per square foot. however, the price runs about $2.000 a month. Apartments will be smaller in area. over $1.60 per square foot. running about $1,400 a month. On average, the units will be $1,500 to 1.600 a month, compared to Austin Ranch at about S 1.100 a month. Commissioner NMolina asked NvIr, someone would pay more to drive further into the suburbs ,,A -hen Austin Ranch and Carrollton have cheaper rates. Nfr. Cothrurn provided reasons including proximity to work, closer to families, direct entr-,, into townhomes. convenience and lifestN'le of the amenities. Mr. NIcCullock followed up by stating that the competition is Legacy and the Ballpark in Frisco. not Austin Ranch or Carrollton. The goal is to, lure Plano. Frisco and Richardson tenants. Commissioner Molina stated that his concern is that if the property. is unable to charge the rates it projects in order to maintain capacity, will the property deteriorate over time. Mr. Cothrum responded that the willingness of the applicant to provide a detailed site plan and landscape plan to be placed within the ordinance will indicate to the City how the property will be maintained. Asa $40 million project. Wood Partners will be maintaining their investment. ,\4r. McCullock stated that Wood Partners is one of the largest multi -tenant property builders in the country. He continued by stating that they have never defaulted on a loan and have never abandoned a project. Commissioner Hall asked ,why the Commission was only provided renderings of the tkvo-story townhome and not the four-story apartments. He continued by stating that the four-story interior units state 700/'b stucco on the plans that were provided to the Commission. which seems to differ from the largely brick exterior of the two-story units. Page 2 of 5 Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission February 10, 2015 NNIT. Cothrum stated that the two-story units and the four-story units are supposed to be complimentary of each other and similar in exterior materials. NIT. McCullock stated that if brick or the lack thereof is the sticking point, the buildings will be constructed with more brick. or Nvith whatever the Commission and City Council wants for the development. Commissioner Hall asked the City Attorney if the approval is to change the zoning to multifamily. not the construction material. Nlr. Voss responded that the Commission could make the material a condition of their motion. Commissioner Hall asked what is behind the decision to place the tw-o-story on the exterior of the property and the four-story on the interior of the property. Mr. Cothrum stated that since the two-story is allowed for residential zoning, it made more sense to be closer in proximity to the single family. He continued by stating that the toN,,,nhome style gives the feeling of home ownership and the developer wanted the street view of the property to look more like residential homes. Commissioner Hall asked if the walkup entrances are considered the front door to each unit. Mr. McCullock stated that the walkups can be considered the front, however, most tenants will be entering the units through the garage, Commissioner Hall voiced his concern about storage on private patios if the responsibility of maintenance is on each tenant. NIr. Cothrurn followed up, in stating that the lease contracts with tenants can address maintenance of private patios. Commissioner Hebb suggested using zeroscape versus plants, which will require less maintenance and water. He continued by asking if there Nvere plans for the median and to expand the street on Memorial. Mr. Cothrum responded that it is their understanding that the expansion is in the works through the City. He continued by stating that all the elevations are based on the outcome of the expansion of Memorial Drive. Mr. Cothrum added that there are several lagers of landscaping and if the City Nv7ants changes to the landscaping to more native plants, much like construction material, the changes will be made accordingly. Commissioner Hebb asked the size of the townhomes. Mr. 'McCullock stated most of the -units are between 1.026 and 1,050 square feet on average. but some are larger. Commissioner Hebb asked if the property is all rental. Mr. McCullock responded affirmatively. Commissioner, Hebb asked how many units are proposed for the development. Page 3 of 5 Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission February 10, 2015 Mr. McCullock responded 326. Commissioner Hebb asked what the average Nvould be for daily traffic. Mr. Cothrum responded the average traffic would be about 1.000 trips per day. He continued b -,,- stating that the elevator Serviced building will have less trips as residents wUl use one trip to do more things. Mr. Cothrum added that a multi -family use will haw e less trips than an office or retail use. Commissioner Hebb asked if there are three access drives for the property. Nir. Cothrurri stated that there is one entrance and two additional exits on the property. Commissioner Hebb asked if there have been discussions about a traffic signal for the property. Mr. Cothrum stated that they didn't think it was necessary and didn't think the City would allow for one. He continued that the hope is that the traffic will be less as there are restaurants within walking distance for residents. Chairman Haines opened the Public Hearing. Ms. Winter Bieriati. resident of 5564 North Colony' Blvd, read a statement from Dennis Howard. resident of 5541 Big River Drive w -ho was unavailable due to work obligations. Mr. Chris Bordano. of 8600 Thatcher in Dallas, Texas. stated the development velopment of a property adjacent to his by Wood Partners has not only increased development. but also property values in the area. Chairman Haines closed the Public Hearing. Since there were no other questions from the Commission. Chairman Haines called for a motion. Commissioner Hall moved to approve Item 3.1 with the contingency that the applicant provide the Option 2, Urban -Style Development Standards, and meets all the promises and representations within the applicant's presentation tonight as well as reversing the ratio of brick versus stucco faVade on the interior, in number 8 of Option 2, Urban -Style Development Standards. Commissioner Poole seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-2, DeBurr and Molina opposed). 4.0 1 DISCUSSION ITE 't 4.1 iSP14-0024, T,, Wage at 121,1' hale 2, Amended Development Plan Discuss and consider making a recommendation to City Council on an application for I an amended Site Plan for Lot L Block A. a 30.336 square foot retail/restaurant center called Village at 121. Phase 2. on approximately 2.53 acres, located on the north side of the Sam Rai burn Tollwav (S.H. 121) and approximately 500 feet east of South 1 Colonv Boulevard. Mr. Scruggs presented the Staff Report. Page 4 of 5 Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission February 10�, 2015 Commissioner Molina asked if the City will retain the right-of-way in the event that a future deceleration lane is needed. Mr. Scruggs responded affirmatively. He continued by stating that all the right -of- ,ay has been given to the City with the DeNvelopment Agreement. Commissioner Hall asked who will be responsible for the expense if a deceleration lane is needed in the future. Mr. Scruggs responded that any future developer would be required to install the deceleration lane if it is deemed necessary. An initial limited traffic study and a detailed build -,out traffic study was conducted. so if the build -out changes and generates more traffic, a nett study will need to be conducted and may require a deceleration lane regardless of the Development Agreement. Since there were no other questions from the Commission, Chairman Hames called for a motion. Commissioner Hall moved to approve Item 4.1 subject to the approval by City Council of the amended Development Agreement to remove the deceleration lane. Commissioner Buffington seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0) (Commissioner Hebb absent at time of vote). 4.0 DISCUSSION ITEM 4.2 SPI 5-0001, Methodist Urgent Care. mended Site Plan Discuss and consider making a recommendation to City Council on a request for approval of an Amended Site Plan for a 7,600 square foot medical clinic, Methodist Urgent Care, to be located on a 0.87 acre tract of land on the north side of the Sam RaN,burn Tolhay (S.H. 121) approximately 450 feet east of Blair Oaks Drive. Mr. Scruggs presented the Staff Report. Since there were no other questions from the Commission. Chairman Hames called for a motion. Commissioner DeBurr moved to approve Item 4.2. Commissioner Poole seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0) (Commissioner Hebb absent at time of vote). There being no further business to come before the Commission. Chairman Harries adjourned the Regular Session of the Planning and Zoning Commission at 7:53 P,,\i. IK),i2nHames, Chairman F pa., Recordi. Secretary - Page 5 of 5