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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/14/2016 P&ZMINUTES CITY OF THE COLONY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JUNE 14, 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, June 14, 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 flames, Chairman, Brian Buffington, Cesar Molina Jr., Shawn Rockenbaugh, and Janece Pool Board Members Absent: Detrick DeBurr, Vice Chairman and Shannon Ilebb City Council Liaison: David Terre, City Council Place 4 Staff Present: Gordon Scruggs, P.E. Director of Engineering and Development Services, :Mike Joyce, AICP, Planning Director, Surupa Sen, AICP, Senior Planner, Brian McNuelty, Engineering Technician, and Ed Voss, City Attorney. 1.0 I CALL REGULAR SESSION TO ORDER Chairman Hames called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 1.1 1 CITIZEN IINPUT No citizens came forward during Citizen Input. 1.3 Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the Commission.— Commissioner ommission Commissioner Molina moved to nominate Karen Hames as Chairman, Commissioner Pool seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0). Commissioner Rockenbaugh moved to nominate Detrick DeBurr as Vice -Chairman, Commissioner Molina seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0). 2.0 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 12.1 SUP12-0004, Lots 77 through 88 of the Garza Little Elm Lake Estates Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding the revocation of a Specific Use Permit in a General Retail zoning district which allowed outside display of vehicles and merchandise on a tract of land totaling approximately 0.88 acres, generally located on the east side of Main Street (FM 423). The property is located at 7228, 7300 and 7320 :Main Street. Chairman Hames read the public hearing item 2.1 into record. Mr. Joyce presented the staff report. Commissioner Rockenbaugh asked if the revocation of SUP will restrict the applicant from displaying cars outside. Mr. Joyce responded affirmative. City of The Colony June 14, 2016 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting :Minutes Page 2 of 3 Commissioner Molina asked that the Planning and 'Zoning Commissioner is only making a recommendation on the SUP revocation, the Council will have the final authority to revoke the SUP. Mr. Voss answered affirmative. Chairman Hames opened the public hearing at 6:44 p.m. Property owner Mr. James Ramsey approached the Council. lie stated that this property was being manager by one of the renters and he had not been personally involved with this SUP process and the requirements set forth by the Council. There were environmental issues on this land that he was deemed responsible party even though he had bought the property without any knowledge of environmental impacts. Ile would like to resolve this issue and would like for Commission and Council direction on how to amend the situation. Commissioner Buffington enquired of Mr. Ramsey that when he was notified about the issues on this property. Mr. Ramsey stated that Mr. Louis Jue was primarily handling the matters at that time and he was only informed when last year his attorney came and met with staff. Chairman Hames asked who is currently renting the property. Mr. Ramsey informed that the auto sales business is the only renter he has currently and confirmed Chairman Hames' statement that the renter is currently displaying automobiles outside, even though no improvements have been made to the property. Commissioner Rockenbaugh enquired that under typical procedure, property owner should have been notified in 2012 when the SUP was approved and why Mr. Ramsey is stating that he wasn't aware of the situation and nothing has been done. Mr. Ramsey stated that Mr. Jue did not keep him in the loop as to what was going on or what requirements have been put in place. Ile has caused a lot of damage when he left the building and occupied the store next to this property. Commissioner Pool asked whether the notices were sent to the property owner or the tenant at that time. Mr. Joyce stated that the tenant was notified as the owner had listed him as the primary point of contact handling the business. Chairman Hames closed the public hearing at 6:45 p.m. Commissioner Molina moved to revoke the SUP for Item 2.1 Commissioner Pool seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0). 2.2 SUP16-0004 — Pappy's Pet Lodge at 4000 Paige Road Conduct a public hearing, discuss, and consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding a Specific Use Permit request for proposed Pappy's Pet Lodge at 4000 Paige Road. Chairman Hames read the public hearing item 2.2 into record. Ms. Sen presented the staff report. City of The Colony June 14, 2016 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 Chairman Hames stated that a shade structure should be added to the proposal for the outside play area. Chairman Hames opened the public hearing at 7:00 p.m. Applicant Bill Kinder from Pappy's Pet Lodge approached the Commission. He described Pappy's Pet Lodge business, location and reputation for its operation of award winning pet care facilities. Commissioner Buffington enquired why this particular address or the building was chosen as being behind the gas station and convenience store. Mr. Kinder responded that the size of the building is optimum for their use. The demographics around the area (2 — 5 mile radius) are supportive of this need. The population around have 55% people with pets. There is good signage available on SH 121. Enough traffic on SH 121 and Paige Road to generate interest. So they feel this location to be successful. Commissioner Buffington asked if this facility will be set up in similar fashion like their rest of the location. Mr. Kinder responded that this facility will have similar basic setup like the other locations currently open. Chairman Hames closed the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Commissioner Molina moved to approve Item 2.2 with condition that a shade structure will be added to the play area, Commissioner Buffington seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0). There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Hames adjourned the Regular Session of the Planning and Zoning Commission at 7: 06 p.m. Karn Hames, Chairman Surupa Yen, AICP, Senior Planner