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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJan - March 1993 P&Z MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY HELD ON JANUARY 12, 1993 A REGULAR SESSION of the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of The Colony, Texas, was called to order at 7:40 p.m. at City Hall 5151 N. Colony Blvd., with the following Members in attendance: Jim Wagner Member Barbara Crocker Member Jim Bogers Member Julie Bottke Member Carol Chabinak-Ball Chairperson David Salmon Vice-Chairperson Steven Swerdloff Member a quorum was established. Also in attendance were: Bob van Til, Ad- ministrative Staff Planner; Kay Corrales, Recording Secretary; at which time the following items were discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION OF NEW COMMISSIONERS. Member Swerdloff and Bogers told the other Commissioners a little about themselves. 2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR SESSION HELD ON OCTOBER 27, 1992. With no corrections noted, Member Salmon made a motion to approve the minutes. Member Crocker seconded and the motion carried with all Members voting aye. 3. CITIZEN INPUT None at this time 4. PUBLIC HEARING AS REQUESTED BY MR. DUPLER, TO HAVE THE COMPREHEN- SIVE ZONING MAP AMENDED, TO GIVE A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR RETAIL STORES AND SHOPS OTHER THAN LISTED(RETAIL SALES OF FIREARMS) FOR AN ADDRESS AT 5204 S. COLONY BLVD., #170, GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH WEST INTERSECTION OF SOUTH COLONY BLVD. AND PAIGE ROAD, IN A SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT. Member Bottke made a motion to open the Public Hearing, with Mem- ber Crocker seconding, The motion carried. There was no public input. Bob van Til stated that one notice was returned and was in favor of the request. Vice-Chairperson Salmon made a motion to close the Public Hearing, with Member Wagner seconding and the motion carried with all Mem- bers voting aye. 5. REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION ON APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY MR. DUPLER FOR A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR RETAIL STORES AND SHOPS OTHER THAN LISTED(RETAIL SALES OF FIREARMS) LOCATED AT 5204 S. COLONY BLVD., %170. Mr. Dupler stated that he had been in business in Little Elm for 2 years. Frank Castner is my partner with Jay Knoff joining us in The Colony. 9rio Chairperson Chabinak-Ball asked Mr. Dupler if he had a dealer's license? Mr. Dupler answered that he has a license for firearms and black powder. Chairperson Chabinak-Ball asked what was required to get a license? Mr. Dupler stated that $40 and an application for the business. Member Bogers wanted to know if Suite 170 was an adequate size for storage and if the location would be safe security wise ? Member Bogers wanted to know if the business would be monitored. Mr. Dupler stated no, we have an outside audible alarm. There was a short discussion about the alarm system. Member Salmon suggested that Mr. Dupler have the alarm wired to the Police Dept.. Member Crocker stated that she was puzzled as to why Mr. Dupler chose that particular location. Mr. Dupler stated that the proximity to the intersection would generate more business, more visibility and also had to look at the cost. Member Crocker stated that this shopping center has 2 banks, 2 liquor stores and she is afraid the wrong person will get a gun and she thinks this area can be put to better use. ~ There was a short discussion on how the guns would be locked up. Mr. Dupler stated that the guns would remain in the case and would have a cable lock. Member Bottke wanted to know what a person has to do to purchase a gun. Mr. Castner stated that for a hand gun and ammunition you have to be 21 years old; to purchase a rifle or a shotgun and ammunition you have to be 18 years old. The person fills out a form with 12 questions, i.e. are you a felon, name, address, etc. and shows identity by some positive ID - mainly a driver's license. This is federally controlled, if we don't comply they will revoke our license. We must keep these forms on file at all times. No way to know if the person is lying or not on form. No waiting period. We have to be able to show form 4473 with the serial number of the gun if it turns up in a crime. They will come to us to identify who purchased the gun. We have to log our records when we purchase our guns. There was another discussion on security. Chairperson Chabinak-Ball read Section 10-900, paragraph 10-902: ,...Each specific use permit application shall be evaluated as ~ to its probable effect on the adjacent property and the community welfare and may be approved or denied as the findings indicate appropriate." 961 With no further questions or comments, Vice-Chairperson Salmon made a motion to approve the Specific Use Permit requested by Mr. Dupler. Vice-Chairperson Salmon further stated that he would like to see a monitored alarm with notification to the local Police Dept., instead of an audible alarm. Member Bogers seconded the motion. Members Swerdloff, Bogers and Vice-Chairperson Salmon voted aye, with Members Crocker, Wagner, Bottke and Chairperson Chabinak-Ball voting nay. Chairperson Chabinak-Ball asked Bob van Til what Mr. Dupler does next? Bob van Til stated that Mr. Dupler's request will go to City Council with the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission for denial of the Specific Use Permit. In order for the Council to approve the request, they will have to have 3/4 vote in favor of the request. 6. REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR A SITE PLAN AS SUBMITTED BY THE COLONY MASONIC LODGE, LOCATED AT 4630 W. LAKE HIGHLANDS, MORE SPECIFICALLY LOTS 8 AND 9, BLOCK 7 OF GARZA LAKE ESTATES ADDITION. Mike Alianell Member of Masonic Lodge Mr. Alianell stated that the Masons had been meeting in the old City Hall for the past 2 1/2 years and were lucky enough to buy a double lot in Garza Lake Estates. Recently the Methodist Church started building a new church and donated one old building to us and we moved it to our property. I am here tonight to ask for permits to fix the building up for water and sewer. Member Wagner stated that he could empathize not having the funds, but could Mr. Alianell give a certain date for completion. Mr. Alianell stated that they would start with an all weather parking lot because we do not have the money for concrete. Looking at 10 years before we can have a concrete parking lot. We will do the skirting and landscaping. We want to make the building look nice for the community. There was a short discussion on whether to place a time limit on the improvements to be done. Bob van Til stated that we are only postponing the improvements, not waiving them. We do have the authority to extend extra time. Mr. Alianell stated that they are looking at putting all weather parking and landscaping in right a way. Chairperson Chabinak-Ball suggested a 6 month update to staff and if no progress has taken place, it would come back to us. Mr. Alianell stated they would try to keep staff updated. Bob van Til stated that as you can see from the memorandum, any- thing that has to do with safety will be addressed right away. We will only be postponing parking, landscaping and non-essential items. With no further questions or comments, Member Bottke made a motion to approve the site plan and that all improvements except the parking area be completed within 6 months, with a 10 year time limit for completion of the concrete parking lot. Member Crocker seconded and the motion passed with all Members voting aye. 962 Bob van Til mentioned to the Commissioners about the banquet on the 24th of January. With~no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Carol Chabinak-Ball, Chairperson Kay Co~rale~; --Re~~n-g Secretary 9133 OF THE C'r~¥ OF TI:I'~. COLOI~Z HELD ON FEBRUARY 9, 1993 A REGULAR SESSION of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of The Colony, Texas, was called to order at 7:35 p.m. at City Hall, 5151 N. Colony Blvd., with the following Members in attendance: Jim Wagner Member Barbara Crocker Member Jim Bogers Member Julie Bottke Member Steven Swerdloff Member with Carol Chabinak-Ball and David Salmon absent, however, a quorum was established. Also in attendance were: Bob van Til, Administra- tive Staff Planner; Kay Corrales, Recording Secretary; at which time the following items were discussed: 1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR SESSION HELD ON JANU- ARY 12, 1993. Bob van Til suggested that the minutes be postponed until the next meeting. The Commissioners agreed. 2. CITIZEN INPUT None at this time. 3. GENERAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: A. PAWNSHOP REGULATIONS Bob van Til stated that the Legislature passed a bill in 1991 that regulates pawnshops. Essentially HB 1258 articulates that a city can not require a pawnshop to get a SUP. Pawnshops can be regulated by zoning codes. Bob van Til then went over the list of cities and how they regulate pawnshops. There was a lengthy discussion about which zoning areas would be the best for pawnshops and to add a distance limitation be- tween pawnshops as well as churches, schools, daycares, bars, liquor stores and adult bookstores. Bob van Til stated that he would get with the City Attorney for any feedback and get back to the Commissioners before having a Public Hearing. B. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS Bob van Til gave a short course on subdivision regulations. With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at ~ ~ n ~~~'/ ar Bbttk~, Actin~ Chairperso Kay ~orr~es, Recording Secret y MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING CO~I$$ION OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY HELD ON MARCH 23, 1993 A REGULAR SESSION of the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of The Colony, Texas, was called to order at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, 5151 North Colony Blvd., with the following Members in attendance: Jim Wagner Member Barbara Crocker Member Carol Chabinak-Ball Chairperson David Salmon Vice-Chairperson Julie Bottke Member Steven Swerdloff Member with Jim Bogers absent, however, a quorum was established. Also in attendance were: Bob van Til, Administrative Staff Planner; Kay Corrales, Recording Secretary; at which time the following items were discussed: 1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR SESSIONS HELD ON JANUARY 12, 1993 AND FEBRUARY 9, 1993. With no corrections noted, Member Bottke made a motion to approve the minutes. Member Swerdloff seconded and the motion carried with all Members voting aye. 2. CITIZEN INPUT None at this time. 3. PUBLIC HEARING, AS REQUESTED BY THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TO HAVE SECTION 10-100, APPENDIX A-ZONING OF THE COLONY CODE OF ORDINANCES AMENDED RELATING TO THE REGULATIONS OF PAWN- SHOPS. Vice-Chairperson Salmon made a motion to open the Public Hearing, with Member Crocker seconding the motion. The motion carried with all Members voting aye. With no public input, Member Crocker made a motion to close the Public Hearing, with Vice-Chairperson Salmon seconding the motion. The motion carried with all Members voting aye. 4. REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 10-100, APPENDIX A-ZONING OF THE COLONY CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF PAWNSHOPS. Bob van Til stated that staff's recommendation is to restrict the operations of pawnshops to Light and Heavy Commercial Districts without proximity requirements. With no further discussion, Member Crocker made a motion to restrict pawnshops to Light and Heavy Commercial Districts without proximity requirements. Member Swerdloff seconded and the motion carried with all Members voting aye. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Carol Chabinak-Ball, Chairperson Kay tor~les, Recording Secretary