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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Planning and Zoning Commission - 04/23/2024 - RegularMINUTES CITY OF THE COLONY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024 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 23, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at City Hall, 6800 Main Street, The Colony, Texas, at which time the following items were addressed: Board Members Present: Detrick DeBurr, Jeff Baran, A.B. Martin, Kenneth Flo, and Gary Hulkowich Board Members Absent: Karen Hames, Brenda Armour Staff Present: Isaac Williams, Planning Director; Ana Alvarado, Planning Technician; Keyl Groff, Senior Planner; Ed Voss, Attorney; Jeromy Lucas, Fire Marshal; Nairn Khan, Senior Engineer; and Brian Wade, City Council 1.0 1 CALL REGULAR SESSION TO ORDER Acting Chair DeBurr called the regular session of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. 2.0 CONSENT AGENDA 2.1 Consider approval of the minutes of the April 9, 2024 Regular Session. Acting Chair DeBurr read Consent Agenda Item 2.1 into the record. Commissioner Martin made a motion to approve item 2.1, seconded by Commissioner Hulkowich. The motion carried (5-0). 3.0 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 3.1 PDA24-0001— "JPI Morningstar" — Multi family Development Conduct a public hearing discuss and consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding Amendments to Planned Development 16 (PD-16) to reflect the conceptual layout and development standards for the "JPI Morningstar," a 374- dwelling unit multi -family development. The subject site contains approximately 10.86 acres and is located at the northwest intersection of Morningstar Drive and SH 121, (between South Colony Boulevard and Morningstar Drive) within Planned Development 16 (PD-16). Acting Chair DeBurr read Public Hearing Agenda Item 3.1 into the record. Mr. Williams presented the staff report. Commissioner Baran asked if the applicant is required to concept plan the last two lots that are left out of the development but existing within the planned development. Staff responded that the current applicant is not the owner of such lots so the responsibility falls on the owner of those lots or the entity that develops them to either provide a concept plan or site plan development for the entitlements that already exist on those sites. City of The Colony April 23, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 Acting Chair DeBurr opened the public hearing at 6:44pm. Mr. John Weeks, 5722 SH 121, representative of Abuelo's, spoke in favor of the development. Ms. Yamini, 5733 SH 121, spoke in favor of the development. Mr. Mike Gillum, 5733 SH 121 Suite 230, representative of Thirsty Growler, spoke in favor of the ac v LJOP111cnt. Mr. Kaden Tran, 5733 SH 121 Suite 240, spoke in favor of the development. Ms. Whitney Adams, 5701 SH 121 Suite 110, spoke in favor of the development. Mr. Miller Sullivan, representative of JPI, spoke about the new proposed development. Mr. Tomi Mann, representative of JPI, spoke about the new proposed development. Acting Chair closed the public hearing at 7:00pm. Commissioner Martin asked for clarification if any storage facilities are available for the tenants. Mr. Sullivan responded that in the hallways there are closets of different sizes that tenants can rent to keep their belongings. Commissioner Baran asked for clarification on how trash is handled. Mr. Sullivan responded that there is valet service for trash. The property management team picks up the trash daily and discards it. There are no trash shoots. Commissioner Hulkowich asked for clarification on the mix of apartments and rental prices. Mr. Sullivan responded that 60% are 1 bedrooms, 35% are 2 bedrooms and 5% are 3 bedrooms. The rent averages about $2.40/sf per rent. The range from $1,200 to up to $3,000. Commissioner Baran asked for clarification on why the development is over parked. Mr. Sullivan responded that they have to get the parking right, at site planning the parking will be verified but they are confident that they are meet the needs of the development. Commissioner Hulkowich asked for clarification on where the shared parking is. Mr. Sullivan responded that it is by the retail and will be use on off-peak hours mostly for guest parking. Commissioner Hulkowich asked for clarification on how many apartments The Colony already has. 2 City of The Colony April 23, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 Staff responded that the multifamily developments exist within the Austin Ranch, Grandscape, and along SH 121 and Morningstar Drive. Commissioner Baran made a motion to approve item 3.1, seconded by Commissioner Martin. The motion carried (5-0). 3.2 SUP24-0001 — 5270 Memorial Drive — Crash Champions - Auto Painting or Body Rebuilding Shop (inside) — Specific Use Permit Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding the approval of a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow for an Auto Painting or Body Rebuilding Shop located at 5270 Memorial Drive, The site contains 106,711 sq. ft., (2.45 acres) and located within the Business Park (BP) Zoning District and Gateway Overlay District. Acting Chair DeBurr read Public Hearing Agenda Item 3.2 into the record. Mr. Williams stated that the applicant has requested to postpone consideration of this item until the May 141h Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Staff request opening the public hearing and leaving it open until the May 14th meeting. Acting Chair DeBurr opened the public hearing at 7:13pm. Ms. Victoria Morris, representative of Jackson Walker, spoke requesting that the item be postponed until May 14th Commissioner Martin asked for clarification if this is an existing site. Ms. Morris responded that this is the existing Service King building. Commissioner Baran made a motion to postpone item 3.2 until the May 14, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, seconded by Commissioner Martin. The motion carried (5-0). 4.0 DISCUSSIONITEMS 4.1 SPA24-0005 — Westport Lakeview Villas - Site Plan Amendment Discuss and consider approval of a site plan amendment application for "Westport Lakeview Villas," amending landscape and screening for an existing thirty-three (33) unit Townhome development. The Subject site contains approximately 2.982 acres and is located at 4900 thru 4969 Blaynes View, within the Townhouse (PD-TH) Zoning District. Acting Chair DeBurr read Discussion Agenda Item 4.1 into the record. Mr. Groff presented the staff report. Commissioner Flo made a motion to approve item 4.1, seconded by Commissioner Hulkowich. The motion carried (5-0). 3 City of The Colony April 23, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 There being no further business to come before the Commission, Acting Chair DeBurr adjourned the Regular Session of the Planning and Zoning Commission at 7:19 p.m. Williams, Planning Director 4