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Home My WebLink About11/8/1994 P&Z MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION November 8, 1994 The Regular Session of the Planning and Zoning Commi.qsion of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to order at 7:30 p.m. on the 8th day of November 1994, at City Hall with the following members present: Julie Bottke, Chair Present Jim Wagner Absent Cindy DePrater Present Steven Swerdloff Absent Barbara Crocker Present Lyle Hilyard Present George Franklin Absent also in attendance was Council Liaison Mike Lynch, and with four members present, a quorum was established and the following items were addressed: L CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSIONS HELD ON OCTOBER 11 AND 25, 1994. Motion to approve the minutes of October llth, 1994 as presented - DePrater; second - Crocker. Approved by acclamation. With Commissioners DePrater and Crocker abstaining from voting on the October 25, 1994, minutes due to their absence at that meeting, there was no quorum for a vote. The October 25, 1994 minutes will be placed on the next agenda for consideration. 2. CITIZEN INPUT None. 3/4. PUBLIC HEARING AND REVIEW CASE No. 94-006, BIIJJNGSI~F~Y: PUBLIC ~ARING AS REQUESTED BY MR HENRY BI~.IINGSI.RY OF CROW/BIIIINGSI.F~Y COMPANY, FOR A CHANGE IN SECTION 2, PARAGRAPH A IN ORDINANCE #369 AND #382 RELATING TO PROPERTY GENERAII.Y LOCATED ALONG PLANO PARKWAY, SOUTH OF SATE HIGHWAY 121. Sam Chavez, City Planner, said that the applicant is requesting approval of an amendment to Section 2, Paragraph A of Ordinance No. 369 and 382 in order to allow multi-family residential uses within 250 feet of Springcreek Parkway, Piano Parkway and the projected east-west six-lane divided major thoroughfare. The site is located south of SH 121 and is zoned Planned Development for the Business Park District and (MF-2) Multi-Family District. The applicant will designate an equivalent amount of property utilized as multi-family development for business park uses. The Commimion and Council still retain the ability to assess development of the site to insure compliance with all applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance through the site plan approval process. Mr. Don Blackwood, representing Crow/Billingsley, Inc., said that at the time the current zoning on the property was established there was no access through the property into The Colony, and that this is the reason for the vagueness of the current zoning. Spring Creek Parkway was proposed as an east/west thoroughfare. However, it now turns to the north; east of the property. They are working with a developer on the property east of the railroad tracks in Carrollton to extend McCamey Trail from the railroad tracts to Plano Parkway as a four (4) lane thoroughfare. In addition, we are currently negotiating an agreement to provide wastewater treatment to the property with the City of Carrollton, The Colony and the Upper Trinity River Authority. The request to amend Section 2, Paragraph A of the ordinances allows development of the multi-family district closer to the thoroughfares than the current 250 foot restriction. We will trade out the equivalent amount of property to the ~BP" district. This is not a request for a density change. This will allow development flexibility and allow for adjustments to the present market. Commissioner Hilyard asked Mr. Blackwood about their intent to develop the multi-family Mr. Blackwood said that Crow/Billingsley does not "develop'' residential property; they are a raw land development company (utilities, roadways, etc.). However, the developers of the multi-family projects are expected to be of high quality, especially due to the type of development to the east of the property in Carrollton. Lengthy discussion followed concerning the multi-family density established in the current ordinance of a maximum of 24 dwelling units per acre; and the Commission's desire to address the density of the property. Chairman Bottke opened the floor to anyone wishing to address this request. 1. Mike Lynch of 4921 Roberts said that Commissioner Crocker was correct in that at the time the site plan is reviewed that the density and bonuses could be assessed. The swapping out of commercial, thoroughfares, etc. needs to be considered along with our Master 2 Thoroughfare Plan, and that they also have to consider the acreage and the total ~mount of acreage being transferred. The Commi~ioners could recommend a time limit only on this 250 foot request, so that at the end of the _time limit if the site is not developed, the site reverts back to its current zoning. 2. Tob_v Pollard Of $401 Sutton Place stated that when the Council discussed the zoning request by Dun-Mac, a Master Plan did not exist. He would like the Commi-~sion to pursue development of a Comprehensive Master Plan for the City, and should contact the property owners of the undeveloped tracts in order to receive their input. He would like the Commission to recommend to the City Council that they direct staff to initiate the master planning process. Mr. Blackwood stated that Crow/Billingsley would agree to a -time limit being placed on the development, and that they would also agree to the sprinkling of the buildings which is not currently required by the city. With no further public input, a motion to close the Public Hearing was made - Crocker; second - Hilyard; All ayes. Mr. Chavez asked Pete Eckert, City Attorney if the current maximnm density allowed on the property is 24 dwelling nnits per acre. Mr. Eckert said yes, and that what he thought Mr. Lynch was saying is that the planned development is a "overlay district" and that the density is established at the time of site plan approval. Chairman Bottke asked if the density could be negotiated downward, and if the developer moves the multi-family closer to the thoroughfares, does it change the density. Mr. Chavez said no. The only mean~ of lowering the current density on the property is to amend the current zoning ordinance for the site tlirough a city or applicant initiated rezoning. Commissioner Hilyard asked if we know how much acreage is being swapped. Mr. Blackwood stated that it has not been determined. However, it can be tied to the approved site plan. Lengthy discussion followed regarding the imposition of a time limit and what determines development. Commissioner Hilyard said that he would like to see guidelines established implementing the time limit. 3 Chairman Bottke asked if we can address this during the site plan approval process. Mr. Chavez said that it should addressed with the request to amend the planned development at this time. Motion to recommend aPlaroval of the request as presented, subject to a three (3) year time limit with site plan approval by that time, including ground breaking which excludes any major civil off-site improvements - Crocker;, second - Hllyard. Motion passed with an unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Blackwood said that he agrees with Mr. Pollard's statement. There is a window of opportamity for development at this time and the city needs to be prepared so that the developers know what to expect. 5. STAFF REPORTS Mr. Chavez said that on November 8, 1994, City Council approved the preliminary plat for the Cottonwood Springs Addition, and that the applicant should submit a final plat for the Commi~ion's consideration in the near future. After a short discussion, the Planning and Zoning Commi~ion forwarded a recommendation to City Council that they consider the establishment of a Comprehensive Land Use Plan and that they direct staff to initiate the process. With no further business to address, Chairman Bottke adjourned the meeting at 9:55. e Bottke: C~~ ATrEST: Sharon E. Sebera, Recording Secretary 4