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Home My WebLink About04/12/2016 P&ZMINUTES CITY OF THE COLONY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APRIL 12, 2016 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 12, 2016 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, Shawn Rockenbaugh, Cesar Molina Jr., Janece Pool, and Shannon Iiebb. Board Members Absent: Brian Buffington Staff Present: '.Mike Joyce, AICP, Planning Director, Surupa Sen, AICP, Senior Planner, and Ed Voss, City Attorney. 1.0 CALL REGULAR SESSIOti TO ORDER Chairman Ilames called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 1.1 CITIZEN INPUT No citizens came forward during Citizen Input. 2.0 CONSENT AGENDA 2.1 Consider approval of the minutes of the March 22, 2016 Regular Session. 2.2 FP15-0011, Tullamore Meadows Ph 2B at Tribute Final Plat Consider approval of final plat for Lots 1-28, Block A, Lots 29X, 30X, 31 X, Block A, Lots 1-24, Block B, Lots 38X, 39X, 40X, Block B, Tullamore Meadows Ph 213, being 28.984 acres of land out of the B.B.B. and C.R.R. Survey, Abstract No. 170, 182, Thomas D. Luckett Survey, Abstract No. 752, and the S. Payton Survey, Abstract no 1009 an addition to the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas located on Lebanon Road west of Tullamore Meadows Ph 1 in Planned Development 23 (PD -23) zoning district. 2.3 FP15-0012, Somerset at Tribute Final Plat -� Consider approval of final plat for Lots 1-17, & 18X, 19X, 20X, Block C, bots 1-15, Block D, Lots 1-23, Block E, Lots 1-26 & 86X, 87X, Block F, Somerset at Tribute, being 21.414 acres of land out of the B.B.B. and C.R.R. Survey, Abstract No. 170, 182, an addition to the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas located west of Aberdeen in Planned Development 23 (PD -23) zoning district. 2.4 FP15-0018, Bridge Lane Addition at Tribute Final Plat Consider approval of Bridge Lane Addition final plat being 4.749 acres of land out of the B.B.B. and C.R.R. Survey, Abstract No. 170, Thomas D. Luckett Survey, Abstract No. 752, and the S. Payton Survey, Abstract no 1009 an addition to the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas in Planned Development 23 (PD -23) zoning district. 2.5 FP15-0023, Waterford Point Ph 1 at Tribute Final Plat Consider approval of final plat for Lots 21-25, 61X, 32X, Block A, bots 34X, Block L, Lots 1-24, 25X Block M, Lots 1-22, 23X, Block N, bots 1-28, 29X, Block O, Lots 1I- 18, 19X, Block Q, and bots 1-11, Block R, Waterford Point Phase 1 at Tribute, being 32.545 acres of land out of the B.B.B. and C.R.R. Survey, Abstract No. 170, an addition to the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas located west of Somerset in Planned 1 City of The Colony April 12, 2016 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 Development 23 (PD -23) zoning district. _ 2.6 FP16-0003, Westbury Ph 2 at Tribute Final Plat Consider approval of final plat for Lots 27-84, 85X, 86X, Block F, Lots 1-20, Block G, Lots 1-20, Block H, Westbury Phase 2 at Tribute, being 21.330 acres of land out of the B.B.B. and C.R.R. Survey, Abstract No. 182, an addition to the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas located northwest of Aberdeen Phase 1 in Planned Development 23 (PD -23) zoning district. 2.7 PP16-0001, The Shacks atAustin Ranch Preliminary Plat Consider approval of Preliminary Plat for Lots 1, 2, & 3X, Block A, The Shacks at Austin Ranch, Southeast Corner of Windhaven and Plano Parkway, being 26.565 acres of land out of David Andrews Survey, Abstract No. 18, and B. Schoonover Survey, Abstract No. 1208, an addition to the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas in Planned Development 22 (PD -22) aka Austin Ranch PD zoning district. Chairman Hames read the Consent Agenda items into the record. Commissioner DeBurr moved to approve Items 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 and 2.7 Commissioner Hebb seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0). DISCUSSION ITEMS SP16-0001, The Shacks at Austin Ranch -Development Plan Discuss and consider making a recommendation to City Council on a request for Development Plan to allow The Shacks at Austin Ranch, a combination of retail and restaurant buildings on 1.494 -acre parcel of land located at the southeast corner of Plano Parkway and Windhaven Parkway in the Planned Development 22 (PD -22 - Austin Ranch) zoning district. Chairman Hames read the discussion item 4.1 into record. Ms. Sen presented the staff report. Commissioner Molina asked whether the dog park will be a city owned park or how will it be maintained. Ms. Sen responded that the proposed dog park will not be a City owned park, it will be a privately maintained dog park. Commissioner Molina then asked whether the dogs are going to be allowed in the restaurants. Will there be a code amendment to allow that? Mr. Tom Holland from Billingsley Company, answered that the dogs may be allowed in the open deck area but not inside the restaurant buildings. _ Commissioner Molina asked due to the dog park, are there additional parking spaces planned to accommodate visitors. City of The Colony April 12, 2016 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 Mr. Holland responded that additional parking for the dog park (13 extra spaces) has been proposed. There will be more parking in the next phase of development. Commissioner Hebb asked about the other locations that Billingsley have looked at with similar developments. Mr. Holland stated that there are several locations with the similar setup in the metroplex, some are smaller square footage around 350 sf with outdoor deck seating. These places are pretty popular. Commissioner Pool asked if the dog park is going to be similar to other dog parks around the area, where dogs will be on leash etc. Mr. holland mentioned that the whole dog park will be fenced around with two areas for small and large dogs. The owners can grab a drink on the patio while the dogs play in the park. Chairman Hames mentioned she really appreciate the modern rustic look of the restaurants. Commissioner Hebb asked if they would need further approval for alcohol sales. Mr. Joyce answered that PD 22 allows alcohol sales, they will need TABC license however. Commissioner Hebb moved to approve Item 4.1 Commissioner Pool seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0). 4.2 SP16-0003, La Quinta Alternate Building Material — Site Plan Amendment Discuss and consider making a recommendation to City Council on a request for Site Plan amendment allowing alternate building material on proposed La Quinta limited j service hotel located at 3750 Market Street. Chairman Ilames read the discussion item 4.2 into record. Ms. Sen presented the staff report. Applicant's representative David Callum presented the proposed material and graphics of the new corporate prototype to the Commission. Ms. Sen wanted clarification on whether the applicant is maintaining the 25% brick/stone on the exterior as before. Mr. Kellam mentioned that there will not be brick/stone utilized on the exterior. Only tiles and stucco will be used. Ms. Sen informed the Commission that DRC has recommended approval for the request with the understanding that 25% brick/stone shall be maintained on the exterior. Staff does not feel comfortable with this change as the DRC has vetted the application with different understanding. Commissioner Molina made a motion to go to Executive Session to seek legal advice from City Attorney, Commissioner Hebb seconded the motion. Commission went into Executive Session at 6:54 p.m. City of The Colony April 12, 2016 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 Commissioner came back to regular session at 7:07 p.m. Commissioner Rockenbaugh moved to deny Item 4.2 Commissioner Hebb seconded the motion. Motion carried (6-0). There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Hames adjourned the Regular Session of the Planning and Zoning Commission at 7: 08 p.m. �ej� Karen Hames, Chairman L2!�w "-� CL ' Surupa Pen, A1CP, Senior Planner