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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/02/80 P&Z MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & ZONING MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 2, 1980 A REGULAR MEETING of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order with the following members present: Judy Oaks Chairman Jim Quevreaux Member Jeffrey Zimmerman Member Frank Henry Member Member Kerry Schuck was not in attendance; however, a quorum was established. 1. Member Henry moved that the public hearing regarding zoning change requested by Dr. Kevin Seidler be opened. Seconded by Member Zimmerman, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None Judy Oaks did note that she did not feel there was any conflict of interest regarding her sitting on this hearing as she had no financial interest, and Dr. Kevin Seidler's contract with her employer, Hunsicker, Bullough & Associates, did provide for a release on hi's lease. At this time Dr. Kevin Seidler and his architect, , presented to P&Z a proposed site plan development on property located on the west side of Paige Road between Kisor and Yager Drives. It was stated that the intent was to create a medical-dental facility geared toward bettering the health of the community. The architect described Phase I and Phase II of this facility and advised the Zoning Commission that the plans were based upon the city building and zoning requirements. The buildings contain a total of 14,400 square feet and they have provided 79 parking stalls in accordance with the zoning ordinance. He also advised the commission that the architectural style of this building will show respect for the residential atmosphere surrounding this land tract. Dr. Kevin Seidler did note that Fox & Jacobs does retain architectural approval of all exterior design. He stated that his reason for asking for a neighborhood service was to include an area for a racquetball and gym facility. Member Henry expressed concern about creating another neighborhood service area and what adverse conditions this could create when it was functioning at full capacity. However, the commission's main concern was traffic ingress and egress onto Paige Road. It was noted by Member Zimmerman that medical offices generate more traffic than any other use; he was concerned that this traffic would have to use a residential boulevard (Kisor) for egress from the parking area. Member Oaks defined the Office 1 Classi- fication and advised him that this should be able to fit his use. After lengthy discussion Member Zimmerman stated the primary concerns were medical use which would create traffic, pocket zoning and neighborhood service classification which is, in his opinion, too broad a use. Mr. Henry stated that he thought that it was imperative that the commission receive staff input prior to making a recommendation to council on this zoning change request. Janice Carroll, City Secretary, stated that this public hearing could reconvene at another date and at this time the staff and city engineering consultants would have the opportunity to review site plan and give recommendations to the commission. After -1- 110 discussion of this it was agreed to continue the public hearing at another date. Dr. Kevin Seidler noted that he was agreeable to an Office 1 Classification if this would fit his needs. At this time Member Quevreaux moved to table the public hearing to reconvene September 16, 1980. Seconded by Member Henry, the motion was passed by the following vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None 2. Chairman Oaks asked if there were any changes that had been reviewed and studied by the commission mem- bers regarding the proposed sign ordinance. Member Zimmerman said he was concerned with the 250 square foot sign for use of developers in residential areas. Frank Graham of Fox & Jacobs stated that the Accent, Today and Flair signs were 250 square feet. Mr. Graham then briefed the Planning and Zoning Commission on the history of this sign ordinance. He stated that it was based on the Scottsdale, Arizona, sign ordinance. Member Zimmerman stated that the size of the signs should be tied to the zoning districts. The commission asked Janice Carroll to determine if, and why, the Scottsdal~ sign ordinance was found to be unconstitu- tional. Member Zimmerman also noted that it should be essential to come up with the best definition of what a sign is, and recommended that they look at Plano's sign ordinance. The commission did agree that they would review this particular ordinance in more detail at the next scheduled meeting. 3. Frank Graham advised the Planning and Zoning Commission that they were due to update the Master Land Use Plan for the City of The Colony and that Fox & Jacobs had agreed to hire the firm of Schrickel & Rollins to provide this service to the community. After discussing this, it was determined that this Master Land Use Plan should be updated first, then the Zoning Ordinance should be updated. The commission set a time frame of approximately 90 days. It was agreed that a representative from the firm of Schrickel, Rollins & Associates be present at the October 7 regular Planning and Zoning meeting. 4. Chairman Oaks noted that the minutes of the regular Planning and Zoning meeting held on August 5, 1980, should note that Harry Hunsicker appeared as a repre- sentative of The Colony Bank, not as a developer of the shopping center. At this time, Member Zimmerman moved to approve the minutes of this meeting. Seconded by Member Quevreaux, the motion was passed by the follow- ing roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: There being no further actions to be taken by the commission, Member Henry moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Member Zimmerman, the motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Chairman Oaks adjourned the meeting at 10:20 p.m. Chairman Judy Oaks ATTEST: Janice Carroll, City Secretary --2--