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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/14/2015 P&Z MINUTES CITY OF THE COLONY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JULY 14,2015 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, July 14, 2015 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, Detrick DeBurr, Vice Chairman, Brian Buffington, Shawn Rockenbaugh, Cesar Molina Jr., Janece Pool, and Shannon Hebb. Board Members Absent: None Staff Present: Mike Joyce, AICP, Planning Director, Joe Perez, Program Administrator, Surupa Sen, AICP, Senior Planner, Roy Castro Chief Building Official, and Brian McNuelty, Technical Assistant. 1.0 CALL REGULAR SESSION TO ORDER Chairman Hames called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 1.1 CITIZEN INPUT No citizens came forward during Citizen Input. 1.2 Oath of Office for new Commissioner. City Secretary, Christie Wilson administered the Oath of Office for new and reappointed Commissioners. Commissioner Shawn Rockenbaugh, Detrick DeBurr, Cesar Molina, and Janece Pool were sworn in. 1.3 Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the Commission. Commissioner Molina moved to elect Karen Hames as the Chairman of the Commission seconded by Commissioner DeBurr. Motion carried (7-0). Chairman Hames moved to elect Detrick DeBurr as the Vice-Chairman of the Commission seconded by Commissioner Molina. Motion carried (7-0) 2.0 CONSENT AGENDA 2.1 Consider approval of the minutes of the June 9, 2015 Regular Session. 2.2 PP15-0001, Colony Center Addition Preliminary Plat Discuss and consider approval of a Preliminary Plat for Lots 1-8, Block A, Colony Center Addition, being 45.1137 acres out of the B.B.B. & C.R.R. Survey, Abstract No. 173 & 174, an addition to the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas. 2.3 FP15-0005, Westbury at Tribute,Phase 1A Final Plat Discuss and consider a Final Plat for Lots 13-23, Block T, Westbury at Tribute Phase 1A, being 1.641 acres out of the B.B.B. & C.R.R. Survey, Abstract No. 182, an addition to the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas. 1 City of The Colony July 14, 2015 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 Chairman Hames read the Consent Agenda item into the record and stated there are few changes — to the minutes that have been turned in to the secretary. Commissioner DeBurr moved to approve Item 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 Commissioner Buffington seconded the motion. Motion carried (7-0). 3.0 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 3.1 S115-0012 Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment-Swimming Pool Demolition Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider making a recommendation to City Council on an amendment to the Code of Ordinances, Appendix A, Section 10B-1100, entitled "Standards for Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs," by adding a new subsection (i) to address the demolition of swimming pools and hot tubs. Chairman Hames read Public Hearing Item 3.1 into the record. Mr. Joe Perez presented the staff report. Commissioner DeBurr asked when the compaction report will be required. Mr. Perez responded that compaction reports are pretty expensive and the ordinance provides flexibility as to when they will be required. The Building Official will make that call when a demolition permit is submitted. Commissioner Molina asked if the ordinance requires removal of concrete or how is that determined. Mr. Perez responded they will have both the options to either leave the concrete or remove it. Mr. Castro approached the Commission and stated that the applicant has two options. They may either demo the pool, remove all the concrete or they can backfill with approved material. Commissioner Hebb stated that the City should require backfill 8" lifts, reserve the top 4" for top soil to permit growth of grass or other vegetation, remove 2' of the pool structure, 95% of standard proctor to be utilized. Chairman Hames opened the public hearing at 6:51 p.m. No input was received during the public hearing and the public hearing was closed at 6:51 p.m. There being no further discussion Chairman flames called for called for a motion from the Commission. Commissioner Hebb moved to approve Item 3.1.with the following stipulation 1. 4" top soil 2. Remove 24" of the top of the pool structure City of The Colony July 14, 2015 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 3. Fill and compact in 8" lifts 4. Density be 95% standard proctor Commissioner Buffington seconded the motion. Motion carried (7-0). There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Hames adjourned the Regular Session of the Planning and Zoning Commission at 6: 52 p.m. Kare Hames, Chairman 254,_ Surupa Slen, AICP Senior Planner