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MINUTES OF PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY
HELD ON JANUARY 13, 1987
A REGULAR SESSION of the Planning & Zoning Commission of The Colony,
Texas was called to Order at 7:30 P.M. with the following Commission
Members in attendance:
Bob Fiumara Chairman
Bill Sharp Vic-Chairman
Agnes Foster Member
Cathy Bock Member
Tim Solohubow Member
Tom Dawsey Member
Earl Brantley Member (arrived 8:39 P.M. due to
business)
a quorum was established. Also in attendance was City Manager, Bill Hall;
Director of Public Works, Tommy Turner; Dana Oliverez and Judy Shirk, City
Staff Members. Meeting was called to Order by Chairman Fiumara. At this
time Chairman Fiumara introduced new Member Tom Dawsey to the Planning &
Zoning Commission. Chairman Fiumara gave his regrets to Member Dawsey
that he would not be able to vote because he had not been sworn in as of yet.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECE~ER 9th, 1987.
Motion to approve minutes was made by Member Bock and seconded by
Member Solohubow.
Ayes: All present
Noes: None
2. CITIZEN INPUT.
There was no citizen input at this time.
3. REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF PLANS FOR MINIATURE GOLF COURSE.
This item was tabled until futher information could be provided to
the Commission Members.
4. APPROVAL OF PORNOGRAPHY ORDINANCE.
A lengthy discussion followed this item which brought up several
questions of concern from all the Commission Members. Member
Solohubow raised question on Sec. 4-73 (a) pg. 12, 1000 feet distance
from residential areas, Churches, primary and secondary schools. He
wanted to be sure that 1000 feet would be enough distance. Chairman
Fiumara stated that it was a footage that had been challenged in court
and had been upheld by the court. Member Bock felt that this was a
fair distance and would work better than an arbitrary distance being
placed in the Ordinance. After a discussion between Members they
concurred that 1000 feet would be alright. Member Sharp had a ques?
tion on Sec. 4-66 (a) pg. 10, regarding the licensing fee of $500.00
He would like to see a higher fee. Member Bock stated that an arbi-
trary figure would not be a good idea. She felt that The City
Ordinance would less likely be challenged by a business if kept
City's Ordinance in line with other City Pornography Ordinances and
did not stray from the norm. At this time Chairman Fiumara again
stated that this had already been challenged and had been upheld by
the court. All Commission Members agreed that staying within a
proven court situation the City would be less likely to be challenged
on the grounds of discrimination. All Members questioned Sec. 4-62
(20) pg. 6, percentage of business or square footage of business.
Also they questioned Sec. 4-62 (2) pg. 4, (under definitions) principle
business purpose. All Members felt that this definition needed to be
clearer. A lengthly discussion followed. Member Bock asked that the
attorney be asked to come to the next Planning & Zoning meeting to
define this and also to answer whether square footage or percentage of
business would be easier to enforce by the City's Police Department.
At this time, 8:39pm, Member Brantley arrived. Member Solohubow
asked to go back to Sec. 4-73 (a) pg. 12, distance from schools to
make sure all schools are listed. Member Foster pointed out that Day
Care Centers were not listed and needed to be added. Member Foster
also questioned Sec. 4-74 to 4-79, Regulations and Restrictions, she
stated that these did not apply to the City and asked if they should
be left in. After a brief discussion all Members did concur that they
should be left in. At this time Chief Ristagno referenced Member
Bocks' question on having the attorney present at the next P & Z
meeting. Chief Ristagno recommended to the Commission Members that
they complie a list of questions for the attorney, turn them in to
the Chief and he would contact the attorney for the answers. The Chief
would be at the next P & Z meeting and present the attorney's response.
Chairman Fiumara took a consensus of the Members to accept the Chiefs'
recommendation and also put the Pornography Ordinance on the agenda
for the January 27th meeting. They all agreed.
6. GENERAL BUSINESS.
Chairman Fiumara again introduced Member Dawsey to the Commission
Members and asked that he tell a little about himself. Chairman
Fiumara then asked each Member to tell a little about themselves.
At this time Bill Hall gave the Commission Members a brief background
on the miniature golf course proposed by Mr. Tunks. Texas Power &
Light refused Mr. Tunks request to place the golf course under a
section of their easement. Mr. Tunks then approached the Park & Rec.
Departmeng, Ms. Sylvia Brantley Park Supervisor, felt that he could
place the golf course on an area due west of the Tennis Courts. Mr.
Hall also stated that Mr. Tunks said that he would pay the City
$3000.00 per year for the use of the property.
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 5th, 1986.
A motion to approve the minutes of the November 5th meeting was made
by Member Brantley and seconded by Member Sharp.
Ayes: All present
Noes: None
At this time Member Bock a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Member
Sharp seconded the motion and it carried with the following vote:
Ayes: All present
Noes: None
Meeting was adjourned at 9:39 P.M.
Robert Fiumara, Chairman
J~Shirk, ~ecording Secretary
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY
HELD ON JANUARY 27, 1987
A REGULAR SESSION of The Palnning & Zoning Commission of The City of The
Colony, Texas was called to Order at 7:30 P.M. with the following Members
in attendance:
Bob Fiumara Chairman
Agnes Foster Member
Tim Solohubow Member
Cathy Bock Member
Bill Sharp Member
Tom Dawsey Member
with Member Brantley absent, however, a quorum was established. Also in
attendance was Bill Hall, City Manager; Janice Carroll, Assistant City
Manager; Dana Oliverez, Staff Member; George Gillett, Press,; Mr. & Mrs.
Tom Tunks; Mr. Steve Krekus, Wendy's; Marilyn Putman and Joe Luciano, Fox
& Jacobs, Inc.
A motion to open the meeting was made by Member Solohubow and seconded by
Member Foster.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 13, 1987.
A motion to approve the minutes was made by Member Bock and seconded by
Member Solohubow. The motion carried with the following'vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
2. CITIZEN INPUT.
None at this time.
3. REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF PLANS FOR MINATURE GOLF COURSE.
Ms. Janice Carroll, Assistant City Manager, gave a brief presentation on
the Minature Golf Course proposed by Mr. & Mrs. Tunks. She outlined
for the Planning & Zoning Commission items that the City would need to
have prior to acceptance.
1, Liability Insurance
2. Established fee amount ($3000.00)
3. Financial Report
4. Site Plan
5. Maintenance Responsibilities
After Ms. Carroll finished her presentation Chairman Fiumara asked M~.~ .M~$.
Tunks about a fence and what type they would provide. Mrs. Tunks stated that
the fence would be a chain link. Mrs. Tunks went on to say that the lighting
would be on poles set thirty (30) feet apart and would light the entire course.
That the course will be open seven (7) days a week from twelve (12) noon
until ten (10) p.m. during the winter months and from ten (10) a.m. to ten
(10) p.m. during the summer months. They will provide landscaping with small
trees and will seed the area for grass. The water lines, electricity, parking
area, and the Fire Department Codes were discussed at this time. A bridge
crossing the creek will be provided by the City and will coincide with the
opening of the Minature Golf. Also Mr. & Mrs. Tunks will have a concession
stand and will be responsible for the removal of all trash.
After a short discussion on these items Member Bock made a motion to approve
the Miniature Golf Course with t~e following stipulations:
1. Fire Department approval of the portable building to insure
that all Fire Codes are met.
2. That electricity, water and telephone service be put in by
Mr. & Mrs. Tunks.
3. That a contract with the City be approved by the Council.
4. That Liability Insurance be obtained prior to opening.
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The motion was seconded by Member Sharp and carried with the followin9
vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
4. REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF SITE PLAN FOR WENDY'S.
Mr. Krekus of Wendy's took the floor at this time and advised that he
did have some problems with the Engineer's comments. Mr. Hall advised
the Commission that these concerns should have been worked-o~t~at-~S~aff
level before the presentation and requested the opportunity to do so.
At this time the Commission Members proposed that a Special Session be
held on February 3, 1987 with Mr. Hal Jones, City Engineer, to be pre-
sent to answer the questions that were raised by the Members and Wendy's.
At this time Agenda Item #4 was tabled until the Special Ses§io~.
5. APPROVAL OF PORNOGRAPHY ORDINANCE.
Police Chief Nick Ristagno reviewed this Ordinanne and advised them
that he had talked with Attorney regarding questions from the Planning
& Zoning Commission on the Ordinance. His comments were as follows:
Section 4-62 (2). The Ordinance should be left to read the
Principle Business Purpose.
Section 4-64 (d). Application should be in teh name of anyone
ov~nina the business, The Attorney felt that
10% of business for licensina would not create
a problem.
Section 4-62 (21). Should go with 20% of the floor space.
Section 4-66. Fees for chan~e of ownership should be %500.00
Section 4-80. All sexually explicite material will be kept out
of reach and view of minors
Section 4-83 (2) A grace period of ninety (90) days to comply
with the Ordinance once it has been passed for
any business already having sexually explicite
material.
Section 4-81 (a). will be in violation each and everyday they do
not comply with the Ordinance.
Section ~-73 (a) The Attorney will add Day Care, Learning and Pre
School Centers to this section.
A discussion followed regardin9 these items. At this time the Commission
Members stated that they would like a map overlay with the 1000 feet
restriction area marked prior to the City Council presentation.
Member Bock made a motion that the Commission approve the consideration
for the Ponography Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Member Sharp and
carried with the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
6. GENERAL BUSINESS.
The Commission Members discussed the retreat at this time.
A Taco Bell may be coming into the City.
A motion to adjoun the meeting was made by Member Bock and seconded by
Member Solohubow the motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
Meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
Bob Fiumara, Chari~, J~YShirk'~/Rec°rdi-nq Secretary
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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY
HELD ON FEBRUARY 3, 1987
A SPECIAL SESSION ofthe Planning & Zoning Commission of The City of The
Colony, Texas was called to Order at 7:30P.M. with the following Members
in attendance:
Bob Fiumara Chairman
Agnes Foster Member
Tim Solohubow Member
Cathy Bock Member
Tom Dawsey Member
with Members Sharp and Brantley absent, however, a quorum was established.
Also in attsndance was Janice Carroll, Assistant City Manager; Tommy Turner,
Public Works Director; Judy Shirk, Staff Member; Steve Krekus, Wendy's;
~arilyn Putman and Joe Luciano, Fox & Jacobs; Mr. Hal Jones, City Traffic
Engineer; and Mr. Tony Krauska, J.T. Millican & Associates.
1. REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF SITE PLAN FOR WENDY'S
C~airman Fiumara gave the floor to Mr. Steve Krekus of Wendy's. Mr.
Krekus presented the site plan which had the building moved back fifteen
(15) feet from the sixty-five (65) foot access easement. This will
establish an eighty (80) foot set-back from the property line. A brick
wall will be built by Fox & Jacobs, along the entire length of the site
prior to the opening of Wendy's. The wall will be six (6) feet from the
property line and will run thirty (30) inches inside the west side of the
property line to allow for utility poles, and underground utlities, etc.
All of the utilities, storm sewers, and left turning lane off Main Street
(F.M. 423) in the southbound lane will be in prior to the issuance of the
Certificate of Occupancy.
At this time Chairman Fiumara raised his concern regarding the front
parking. He felt that there was a safety factor involved with Pedes-
trians, that the motorist view was hindered when backing out and that
there was not enough room for the Fire Trucks to be able to get out of the
parking lot. Member Bock was concerned that this would set a pre~dent
and that all the tracts in this sub-division would have to comply with
no front parking. She felt that this may have a negative impact on new
business coming into this area. After considerable discussion, Chairman
Fiumara made the motion that front parking be disallowed on the Wendy's
site. The motion was seconded by Member Bock. The motion failed with
the following vote: Member Foster, Abstain; Member Solohubow, No;
Member Bock, No; Member Dawsey, No; Chairman Fiumara, Yes.
The next concern discussed by the Commission Members were the curb cuts
and how many should be allowed. The State authorized three curb cuts to
be placed at Three Hundred (300) feet, Nine Hundred (900) feet and
Twelve Hundred (1200) feet south of South Colony Blvd.; Ref: Letter
received from Mr. Hal Jones on February 3, 1987. After lengthy discussion
the Commission Members, Fox & Jacobs and Wendy's agreed on four cuts with
a minimum of One Hundred Fifteen (115) feet between each cut, with the
fourth cut to be approved by the State. Chairman Fiumara made the motion
that four curb cuts be placed along the 7.031 sub-division with a minimum
of One Hundred Fifteen (115) feet between each cut and with Fox & Jacobs
getting the permitfor the fourth cut from the State as soon as possible.
The motion was seconded by Member Solohubow and carried with the following
vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
At this time Mr. Tony Krauska of J.T. Millican & Associates, Inc. stated
that alt problems have been resolved rsegarding the drainage. That the
drainage was approved by the City on November 3, 1986, Ref: Letter
received from Mr. Millican on February 3, 1987. The drainage pipe will
run the entire length of the Wendy's property.
After a short discussion on the Fire Lanes, Security Lights, Irrigation
and landscaping Chairman Fiumara made the motion to approve the Wendy's
site plan with the following.stipulations:
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY
HELD ON FEBRUARY 24, ]987
A REGULAR SESSION of the Planning & Zoning Commission of The City of
The Colony, Texas was called to Order at 7:30 P.M. with the following
Members present:
Bob Fiumara Chairman
Agnes Foster Member
Bill Sharp Vice-Chairman
Tim Solohubow Member
Cathy Bock Member
Tom Dawsey Member
with Member Brantley absent, due to business, however, a quorum was
established. Also in attendance was Assistant City Manager, Janice Carroll;
Public Works,Director, Tommy Turner; Staff Member, Judy Shirk; Mr. Jeff Ball,
The Colony Leader; Mr. Ojeski, Real Estate Manager for Winn-Dixie,Inc.
A motion to open the meeting was made by Member Solohubow and seconded by
Member Bock, The motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
]. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR MEETINGS HELD ON JANUARY 27th, AND FEBRUARY 3rd.
At this time Member Bock asked that a correction be made on the minutes
of F'ebruary 3rd regarding the Wendy's parking, Member Bock stated that
Member Dawsey seconded the motion to disallow front parking on the
Wendy's site she did not. Member Foster did note some typographical
errors. Member Solohubow made a motion to approve the minutes of January
27th meeting with correction. Member Sharp seconded the motion it carried
with the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
A motion to approve the minutes of February 10th meeting was made
by Member Bock and seconded by Member Dawsey. The motion carried
~ith the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
2. CITIZEN INPUT
None at this time.
3. REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION MEMBER REGARDING COUNCIL MEETING.
Chairman Fiumara asked that the Commission Secretary call, in alphabetical
order, the Members of the Commission and remind him/her to attend any
Council meetings with a Planning & Zoning agenda item to be discussed.
At this time Ms. Carroll gave a brief summary of the Council meeting held
on February 16th. She stated that the Wendy's site plan was approved
by the Council and that the Council praised the Commission Members for
their work on this project. Also the miniature Golf Course agreement
was accepted by the Council and that Mr & Mrs Tunks are now working
on the site plan. A copy of the contract was provided to them.
4. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING WINN-DIXIE SPECIAL USE PERMIT.
Chairman Fiumara made a motion to open the Public Hearing on the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance change. The motion was seconded by
Member Bock. The motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
(2)
It was noted at this time by Chairman Fiumara that Mary L. Buck of
4618 Lamer Street was in favor of the zoning change. Also in favor
was Mr. Harry Hunsicker of Two Turtle Creek Village, Suite 200, Dales
Texas an adjacent Commercial Property Owner. Mr. Ojeski made a diagram
for the Commission Members showing where the beer and wine will be
located within the store. After looking over the diagram Member Bock
made a motion that the Commission approve the zoning change and grant
Winn-Dixie a Specific Use Permit for the off-premise sale of beer and
wine. The motion was seconded by Member Solohubow and carried with
the following vote:
Ayes Members: Bock, Sharp, Foster
Fiumara and Solohubow
Noes None
Abstain Member Dawsey
5. GENERAL BUSINESS
Mr. Tommy Turner enlightened the Commission on the status of the
Taco Bell. Taco Bell is submitting their findings to their head
office for approval. The owners of the property between gal Mart
and the Good Shepherd Luthern Church approached Mr. Turner to put
in a Sonic. Ms. Carroll said that an individual had contacted her
about putting in a pool hall. She would like the Commission to
think on this, because the individual would like to sell alcoholic
beverages and the Commission would need to decide if an age limit
would be advisable regarding minors. At this time Ms. Carroll
informed the Commission that the Sexually Oriented Business Ordi-
nance had passed. Chairman Fiumara asked if there was anything
scheduled for the February ]0th meeting. Ms. Carroll advised him
that there was nothing pending At this time Chairman Fiumara
asked that the March 10th meeting be a work session for the Com-
mission and that Ms. Carroll provide them with information regard-
ing future roads into the City. The primary discussion at the
work session will be on the Sexually Oriented Business Zoning.
Ms. Carroll informed the Commission that the March 24th meeting
will be on the site plan and the Specific Use Permit for Billy's
Liquor.
6. CLOSED DOOR SESSION
At this time the Commission Members went into closed door session.
Upon reconviening in open session, a motion to adjourn the meeting was
made by Member Bock and seconded by Member Sharp. The motion carried
with the following vote:
Ayes Ail present
Noes None
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Robert Flumara Chairman
~?uJy shir~0 ec~rdlng Se-cretary
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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY
HELD ON MARCH 10, 1987
A WORK SESSION of the Planning & Zoning Commission of the
City of The Colony, Texas was called to Order at 7:30 p.m.
with the following ]n attendance:
Bob Fiumara Chairman
Bill Sharp Vice-Chairman
Cathy Bock Member
Tom Dawsey Member
Ear] Brantley Member
Tim Solohubow Member
Agnes Foster Member
a quorum was established. Also ]n attendance were Jan]ce
Carro]]l, Assistant City Manager; Tommy Turner, Public Work
Director; Judy Shirk, Staff Member; Mr. Jeff Bail, The
Colony Leader.
1. DISCUSSION OF THE ZONING REQUIREMNETS OF THE SEXUALLY
ORIENTED BUSINESSES.
Chairman F~umara cai]ed the work session to order on
the Zoning for the Sexually Oriented Business. Each
sect]on of the ordinance was taken individually with
a discussion following each zoning the Commission
wanted for each type.
ARCADE.
None allowed ]n ail zoning classifications except for:
Industrial Area, Light and Heavy Commercial these will
need a Specific Use Permit.
BOOKSTORE
None allowed ]n all zoning classifications except for:
Neighborhood Service, Business Park these will need a
Specific Use Permit.
VIDEO STORE
None allowed all zoning classifications except for:
Neighborhood Service, Industrial Area, Light and
Heavy Commercial these will need a Specific Use Permit
ADULT CABARET
None Allowed all zoning classifications except for:
Light and Heavy Commercial and Industrial Area.
ADULT MOTEL
None allowed all zoning classifications except for:
Light and Heavy Commercial and Industrial
ADULT MOTION PICTURE
Outdoor type movies: none allowed in any zon]ng~
classifications except for Industrial Area.
* Indoor movies:,.none allowed in any zoning classifica-
tion except for : Genera] Retail and Bus]ness Park
these wi]] need a Specific Use Permit.
ADULT THEATER
Outdoor Theater: none allowed in any zoning c]assif-
icatJon except for: Industrial Area.
Indoor Theater: none allowed any zoning classification
except for: Genera] Retail, Neighborhood Service,
Business Park these wi]] need a Specific Use Permit.
ESCORT SERVICE/AGENCY
The Commission Members had several questions regarding
this type of business, and how it should be zoned.
Chairman F]umara asked Ms. Carroll to contact other
area Cities and check on how they classified zoning
on this particular bus]ness.
5 3,?
(2)
NUDE MODEL STUDIOS
None allowed a]] zoning c]assJfJcatJons except for:
Light and Heavy Commercial and Industrial Area.
SEXUAL ENCOUNTER CENTER
None allowed all zoning classification except for:
Light and Heavy Comercia] and Industrial Area.
After some discussion all the Commission Members concurred
that these zoning classifications were questionable and
would like references from other cities pertaining to their
zoning. Chairman Fiumara asked that Ms. Carroll gather
information from area cities and br]ng~ Jt to the March
24th meeting. At this meeting the Commission will combine
the Public Hearing for Billy's Liquor and another work
session on the zoning for the Sexually Oriented Businesses
Ordinance.
At this time Member Bock made a motion to adjourn the
meeting and ~t was seconded by Member Sharp.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m..
Robert Fiumara, Chairman
~y Shir~, Recording Secretary
* ADULT MOTION PICTURE -addition of Shopping Center, Light and
Heavy Commercial these w~l] also need a Specific Use Permit
for indoor motion pictures.
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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY
HELD ON MARCH 24, 1987
A REGULAR'SESSION of the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City
of The Colony, Texas was called to Order at 7:30 p.m. with the
. following Members in attendance:
Bob Fiumara Chairman
Agnes Foster Member
BilZ Sharp Vice-Chairman
Tim Solohubow Member
Earl Brantley Member
Cathy Boc~ Member
will all Members present a quorum was established. Also in attendance
were Assistant City Manager, Janice Carroll; Recording Secretary, Judy
Shirk; Mr. Thomas Huch of TGMA, Inc. Architecture, Development and
Investments; Ms. Mona Effler of the Challenger Newspapaer. A Motion
to open the meeting was called by Chairman Fiumara and seconded by
Member Foster. The motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes Ail present
Noes None
]. Approval of Minutes of February 27 and March 10.
A motion to approve the minutes of February 24, was made by Member
Bock and seconded by Member Solohubow. The motion carried with
the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
At this time Member Foster a~ked that a correction be m~de-~n the
March 10th minutes regarding the zoning for an Indoor Theater.
Light & Heavy Commercial along with Shopping Center should be
added to this item to be a Special Use Permit zoning. After
corrections were noted Member Foster made the motion to approve
the Minutes of March ]0. the motion carried with the following
vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
2. Citizen Input.
None at this time.
~/3. Report from Commission Member regarding City Council meeting.
No report at this time. It was noted that Member Brantley was
to attend the City Council to be held on April 8th, ]987.
4. Public Hearing as requested by Billy's Liquor for a change of
Zoning on property presently Zoned General Retail. The applicant
seeks to have the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map
of the City amended so as to give the following described property
a Specific Use Permit classification for the sale of beer, wine
and liquor for off-premise consumption.
** At this time Bill Sharp excused himself from the hearing due to
the fact that he is the owner of Billy's Liquor and he felt that
this was a conflict of interest.
A motion to open the Public Hearing was made by Member Bock and
seconded by Member Brantley the motion carried with the following
vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
Chairman Fiumara asked if there were any citizens present who
wished to express their views on this item. There was no citizen
input at this time but Chairman Fiumara did recognize two letters
that had been recieved from citizens by mail. Glenda Davis -Baxter
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4813 Branch Hollow, The Colony, Texas 75056 and Mr. Randell
L. Washburn of 4713 Branch Hollow, The Colony, Texas 75056.
Each of these individuals are against the Specific Use Permit.
At this time a motion was made by Member Bock to approve the
Specific Use Permit as requested by Billy's Liquor for the
sale of beer, wine and liquor for off-premise consumption. The
motion was seconded by member Foster and the motion carried with
the following vote: Ayes; Members Bock, Foster, Brantley,
Solohubow and Chairman Fiumara with Member Dawsey abstaining.
Noes, none.
5. Review and Consideration of Site Plan for Billy's Liquor.
*** Mr. Thomas P. Huch of TGMA, Inc. was introduced by Member Sharp
to the Commission. Mr. Huch presented the site plan to them
for their approval. The building itself will have two separate
areas. One area for the sale of liquor and the other area for
the sale of beer and wine. The landscaping will include four (4)
Crepe Mrytles, one hundred twenty-five (125) Asian Jamine plants,
and one hundred eighty-five (].85) annuals. There will be several
four (4) inch pots placed around the area with plants in them.
A sprinkler system will be installed. The sprinklers will be
placed so as to spray out onto the landscaped area not onto Main
Street (F.M. 423). Security lighting will be directed away from
the residential area and onto the building site. The site plan
did show a six (6) foot safety factor between the front end
parking and the Street/Fire Lane easement that will run adjacent
to Wendy's property. At this time Member Solohubow expressed
concern about this six (6) foot difference. He felt that this
would be a safety problem and would cause drivers to "weave" when
driving the length of this easement. He did not feel that a red
marked fire lane would be sufficient to prevent this from happen-
ing. Member Bock also concured with Member Solohubow on this
point. The Planning & Zoning Commission would like to maintain
consistancy through-out this entire seven acre tract,particularly
in the twenty-four (24) foot Street/Fire Lane easement. It was
noted that a twenty-four (24) foot easement should be marked not
a thirty (30) foot easement. A lengthy discussion followed.
At this time the Commission Members asked about the drainage.
The drainage inlet box at the rear of the property should be
moved to the Southeast corner of the property.' This suggestion
by Fox & Jacobs was approved by the Commission. Mr. Sharp should
obtain a letter from Fox & Jacobs for the use of their land to
prepare his site for construction. The Commission Members were
also concerned that the parking at Wendy's would overhang into
the drive-through at Billy's Liquor Mr. Huch stated that this
would not happen that there was sufficient room in this area to
compensate for the parking. It was noted by the Commission
Members that a turn radius be provided by Wendy's on the curb they
will install on the South side of their property. This radius
will allow customers from Billy's to turn onto Wendy's site
without running over the curb. This turn radius will be applied
to each site as the tracts are developed.
At this time Member Bock made the motion to approve the site plan with
the following stipulations:
1. The drainage be changed as Fox & Jacobs requested.
2. That Hal Jones, Traffic Engineer, review the six (6)
foot safety factor adjacent to the Street/Fire Lane
easement. The Planning & Zoning Commission will concur
with his decision.
3. If Hal Jones determines that the six (6) foot safety
space should be removed that the owner of the property
has the option as to how the landscaping will be done
in the six (6) foot vacant area.
The motion was seconded by Member Brantley and carried with the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes Ail present
Noes None
6. General Business.
Ms. Carroll brought the Commission Mebers up to date on the
zoning for the Sexually Oriented Business Ordinance. She stated
that she had talked to a Mr. Guy from the City of Carrollton
and was told that Carrollton did not zone these businesses but
controlled them by Certificate of Occupancy Permits and Licensing
requirments. Ms. Carroll was asked by the Commission Members to
gather more information regarding this and to present it to the
Commission at a later date so that a decision could be made on
how to proceed with this situation.
At this time a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Member
Foster and seconded by Member Solohubow. The motion carried with the
following vote:
Ayes Ail present
Noes None
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Robert Fiumara, Chairman
~d~y Shir~, Re~o~ding S~cretary
* Correction Member Tom Dawsey was present at this meeting.
** Clarification: Member Sharp excused himself from this hearing because he is a
Member of the Commission and the owner of Billy's Liquor which he felt created
a conflict of interest on his part. Chairman Fiumara did excuse Member Sharp
from the meeting.
*** Correction: should read Mr. Sharp not Member Sharp as he is still excused
from the Commission at this time.
**** Member Bock did report on the City Council meeting at this time. She stated
that the City Council did approve Winn Dixie.
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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY
HELD ON APRIL 7, 1987
A SPECIAL SESSION of the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City
of The Colony, Texas was called to Order at 7:35 p.m. with the
following Members in attendance:
Bob Fiumara Chairman
Bill sharp Vice-Chairman
Agnes Foster Member
Cathy Bock Member
Tom Dawsey Member
Tim Solohubow Member
Earl Brantley Member
Also in attendance were City Manager, Bill Hall; Assistant City
Manager, Janice Carroll; Director of Public Works, Tommy Turner;
Recording Secretary, Judy Shirk; Mr. Jeff Ball of The Colony Leader;
Mr. Hal Jones, City Traffic Engineer; Mr. Burgess and Mr. Westermyer
of "Taco Bueno".
A Motion to open the meeting was made by Member Bock and seconded by
Member Solohubow. The motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes Ail present
Noes None
]. Review and Consideration of the "Taco Bueno" site plan.
Ms. Janice Carroll introduced Mr. Burgess to the Planning &
Zoning Commission Members. Mr. Burgess gave the Members a brief
history of "Taco Bueno" then Mr. Burgess introduced Mr. Westermyer
to the Members. Mr. Westermyer then went over the site plans with
the Members. The Commission Members had several concerns
regarding these plans. They felt that the building needed to be
moved three (3) feet in on the North side of the property. Mr.
Burgess said that this had already been taken care of. They felt
that the back parking needed to be paved again Mr. Burgess stated
that this was not a problem and would be taken care of. Chairman
Fiumara asked about the sprinkler system and would they maintain
the easement at the front of the site. Mr. Burgess told the
Commission that "Taco Bueno" took great pride in their landscaDinq
and that the City would be proud of their work and they felt that
the easement was.- part of their responsibility and they would be
taken care of. The Commission Members also asked about the
Water Meter and it's placement at the front of the property and
the storm sewer collector boxes at the rear of the property. Mr.
* Burgess said that this would be alright with them and it would
be done. Along with these concerns several others were raised
regarding traffic. Mr. Hal Jones~approached the~Commission on~'
these matters and a discussion followed. After discussion
Chairman Fiumara asked Mr. Burgess if they could have site plans
with all the corrections in them ready to be presented to the
Planning & Zoning Commission meeting to be held on April 14th.
Mr. Burgess asked Chairman Fiumara and the Commission Members if
it would be possible to approve the plans with the corrections
to be done and presented to the City Council and the Commission
within fifteen (]5) days. Mr. Burgess stated that his company.
was hitting a deadline and needed to get this project approved
as soon as possible. At this time Chairman Fiumara called a
five (5) minute recess.
After reconvening Chairman Fiumara asked for a motion on the
approval of the plan Member Bock made a motion to approve the
Site plans with the following corrections and that no building
permits would be issued until the corrections are made and copies of
these corrections made available to the Commission Members and
the City Council.
]. The length of the Southern median will be twenty-five (25)
feet from curb to the Southern property line; a radius
of the inside curb will be twenty (20) feet. (Outside curb
will be a radius of twenty-five (25) feet.)
2. The Northern median, the street side curb will be adjusted
to a twenty-five (25) foot radius; the inside curb will be
adjusted to a twenty (20) foot radius.
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3. An eight (8) foot radius will be required on the curb
dividing the site from Wendy's property.
4. A two (2) foot grassy area is required on the curb
dividing the site from Wendy's property to assure that
parked cars will not extend into Wendy's drive when
parked.
5. The front median will be irrigated on both sides of drive.
6. The curb adjacent to dumpsters area will be shortended by
six (6) feet to assre an adequate turning radius.
7. Site Plan must be approved by Terry Millican, Engineer
8. Engineers stamp must be on the plans.
9. Must change the radius on the curve of the drive thru in
the rear of the building from eighteen (18) feet to twenty
(20) feet.
10. Staff review comments must be addresed (there is a copy of
these in your packet for the April 7th meeting).
ll. The site plans must be in conformance with all applicable
City Codes.
12. All Handicapped parking must be designated properly.
The motion was seconded by Member Solohubow and it carried with the
following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
At this time Chairman Fiumara asked that updated copies of the site
plans be made available to all Commisison Members and the City Council
it was so noted by the recording secretary to placed in the minutes of
this meeting.
A motion to adjourn was made by Member Solohubow and seconded by Member
Brantley the motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Robert Fiumara0 Chairman
* Line Nineteen of paragraph ] of Review and Consideration of Taco Bueno
site plan correction: should read "satisfactory" instead of alright.
~Udy Shi~, Recording Secretary
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY
HELD ON APRIL 14, 1987
A REGULAR SESSION of the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of The
Colony, Texas was called to Order at 7:30 p.m. with the following Members
in attendance:
Bob Fiumara Chairman
Agnes Foster Member
Tom Dawsey Member
Earl Brantley Member
Tim Solohubow Member~
Bill Sharp Vice-Chairman
Cathy Bock Member (arriving late, 7:40 p.m.
Due to personel business)
however, with Member Bock arriving late, a quorum was established. Also in
attendance was Assistant City Manager, Janice Carroll; Public Works Director
Tommy~,~Turner; Recording Secretary, Judy Shirk; Mr. Jeff Ball of The Colony
Leader; Ms. Judy Oaks of Hunsicker Bullough; and Mr. Carl Endress owner of
The Colony Bottle Shop. A motion to open the meeting was made by Member
Brantley and seconded by Member Foster the motion carried with the following
vote:
Ayes Ail present
Noes None
1. A motion to approve the minutes of the March 24th meeting was made by
Member Dawsey with the following corrections:
1. Member Dawsey was present at the March 24th
meeting.
2. Regarding Public Hearing on Billy's Liquor~
paragraph tWO, ~larifi~tion'~Member~Sharp
excused himself from this hearing because he
is a Member of the Commission and the owner
~,of Billy's Liquor which he felt would create
a,conflict of interest on his part. Chairman
Fiumara did excuse Member Sharp from the
hearing.
3. Paragraph five Public Hearing Billy's Liquor
should read Mr. Sharp not Member Sharp as he
is still excused from the Commission at this
time.
4. Report Commission Member regarding City Council
meeting. Member Bock did report that the City
Council did approve Winn Dixie.
The motion was seconded by Chairman Fiumara and carried with the followa
ing vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
A motion to approve the minutes of the Ap~il,Tth meeting was made by
Member Dawsey with the following corrections: line Dineteen of the first
paragraph on Review and Consideration of the "Taco Bueno" should read
"satisfactory" instead of alright. The motion was seconded by Member
Foster and carried with the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
2. Citizen Input
None at this time.
3. Report from Commission Member regarding City Council meeting.
At this Member Bock arrived, time 7:40p.m. Chairman Fiumara attended
the City Council meeting held on April 8th, 1987. He stated that the
City Council felt that "Taco Bueno" should have a sidewalk,as per
Wendy's and Billy's Liquor. The City Council agreed with the changes
that were assessed by the Commission for "Taco Bueno" and for them to
adhere to these changes in their site plan. At this time Chairman
Fiumara stated that he would talk about the Specific Use Permit Zoning
during the General Business part of this meeting.
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4. Public Hearing as requested by Stop & Go for a change of zoning on
property presently Zoned Shoppihg Center. The applicant seeks to have
~he Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City amended
so as to give the following described property a Specific Use Permit
for the sale of beer & wine for off-premise consumption, A motion to
open this hearing was made by Member Foster and seconded by Chairman
Fiumara. The motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes All-present
Noes None
At this time Chairman Fiumara asked for a motion to continue the Stop
and Go Public Hearing until the next regular session of the Planning
& Zoning Commission to be held on the 28th day of April. The motion
was made for a continuance by Member Foster and seconded by Member
Dawsey. The motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
5. Public Hearing as requested by The Colony Bottle Shop for a change
of zoning on property presently Zoned Shopping Center. The applicmRt
seeks to have the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Zoning:,Map~of~the-
City amended so as to give the following described property a Specific
Use Permit classification for the sale of liquor, beer and wine for
off-premise consumption. 6805 Main ( F.M. 423) Suite ]00.
At this time Member Sharp excused himself from the hearing and the vote
due to Member Sharp being in direct competition ;w~h The Colony Bottle Shop
as Member Sharp is the owner of Billy's Liquor. Chairman Fiumara did
excuse Member Sharp. Member Brantley made a motion to open the Public
Hearing on The Colony Bottle Shop the motion was seconded by Member
Foster. The motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
Ms. Judy Oaks of Hunsicker Bullough and Mr. Carl Endress owner of The
Colony Bottle Shop were-recognized by the-'Commission Members. Mr.
Endress asked that the name of his business be changed to it's rightful
name which is The Colony Bottle Shop not The Bottle Shop. It was so
noted by the Recording Secretary. At this time the Commission Members
reviewed the site plan for The Colony Bottle Shop. Mr. Endress
informaed the Commission that he would like to put in a drive-thru
window at the rear of his building. Member Brantley felt that there
was not enough existing room for this to be accomplished. The other
Commission Members concurred with Member Brantley on this. A lenghtly
discussion followed. Member Bock asked that Mr. Hal JOnes the City's
Traffic Engineer review this plan for the drive-thru and if Mr. Jones
feels that it is feasable:than,the Co~misSion members'will concur~¥
Chairman Fiumara raised a question regarding the signage to be used by
Mr. Endress. At this time Ms. Oaks stated that all signage in the
Oaks Village Shopping Center will be within the City Codes. One Hundred
(100) square feet and no more than thirty-six (36) inches in height.
Questions were~also :raised:regarding,,the type o~ doors that will be~
used, the distance between these doors and the fire exist. Also it
was noted by Ms. Oaks that the door that should have been at the rear
of the building has been moved to the side of the building and may
cause a problem 'with the:deliveries to be made. Chairman Fi~mara asked
that Ms. Carroll research these questions and bring her findings back
to the Commission at the next meeting. At this time member Bock made
a motion to,continue the Public Hearing and site plan review fo The
Colony Bottle Shop to the next regular session of the Planning & Zoning
Commission so that Mr. Hal JOnes City Traffic Engineer can review the
site plan and Ms. Carroll can research the Codes involving the doors
and their placement. The motion was seconded by member Brantley and
carried with the following vote:
Ayes None
Noes None
6. Review of corrected "Taco Bueno" site plan.
At this time the Commission Members referenced Terry Millican of J.T.
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Millican and Associates, Inc's letter regarding several items that
need attention before the final plans can be approved. The items are
as follows:
1. The storm sewer is not shown on the~drainage plan,
2. The existing contours are not shown on the drainage plan.
3. Water and sewer service lines are not shown. Also, a grease
trap should~be shown and installed on the sewer line serving the
kitchen area.
4. Grate inlet details were not furnished.
5~ Drainage area map and storm .water calculations should be
provided.
6. Finished floor elevation for the resturant should be indicated.
7. There is a problem in the drainage plan in that water will pond
just north of the drive-thru window in the concrete flume.
Also noted by Mr. Millican was that the 7.03]. acre Subdivision has not
been recorded as a Subdivision. If this plat and ~ubdivision has not
been recorded in Denton County Court House that no further construction
be allowed until such time as the subdivision is recorded. Mr. Millican
stated that there is no objection to the concepts shown on the
preliminary site plan and therefore do not object to it's approval by
the Planning and Zoning Commission. Chairman Fiumara stated that these
items, excluding #5 to be taken care of before final approval on the
site plan will be given.
7. General Business.
Chairman Fiumara brought up the Handicap Parking and the need to
make the markings uniform through~out the City. The Commission
would like one color designated to be used by all business areas.
Member Dawsey is scheduled to attend the next City,Council meeting
to be held on April 20th. Chairman Fiumara suggested that Member
Dawsey approach the Council on having a contest for students to
look into the Handicap markings and research the state to see if
there is a uniform color desgnated for this. The winner of the
contest to receive one (1) month free swimming aG the Aquatic
Park.
At this time Chairman Fiumara brought up the, S~ecific Use Permit,
the fact that if the owner of a business with a Specific Use
Permit sales his business or closes,that the Specific Use Permit
Zoning still applies to this location. The new owner of this
location, even if it is not to sale beer, wine, etc; will be
Zoned to do so it they like. Chairman Fiumara asked that Ms.
Carroll contact the City Attorney and see how this can be rezoned
back to the original zoning as soon as possible. Chairman Fiumara
also asked that the City Staff make a list of all Specific Use
businesses in the City and make a note when a change of owner or
the business closes so that the Commission can rezone immediately.
At this time the Commission Members discussed the need for guide
lines for Staff Members, Engineers and the Commission to look
over and check to see that all the requirments are followed by
the businesses when they apply, for site plans, plats, etc. Ms.
Carroll stated that she will look into this and that Staff will
compile a form to be used in all these areas.
Ms. Carroll informed the Commission Members that she had received
a tetter from a concerned Citizen regarding the location of the
dumpsters on the Wendy's site and the Taco Bueno site. This Citize
wuld like the dumpsters to be located closer to the buildings and
not next to the fence area. Discussion followed.
Ms. ~arroll stated that she was still waiting for information from
Austin regarding the Sexually Oriented Business Ordinance. As
soon as she receives the information she will present it to the
Commission.
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Member Branttey excused himself from the meeting at this time.
Further discussion followed on teh Sexually Oreinted Business Ordinance.
At this time Member Dawsey asked that the Recording Secretary be sure to
note when a Member excuses~themselves and then is received back in as a
Member of the Commission. It was so noted by the Recording Secretary.
At this time a motion was made by Member Sharp to adjourn the meeting.
The motion was seconded by member Baock and carried with the following
vote:
Ayes Ail present
Noes None
Meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
Robert Fiumara, Chairman
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY
HELD ON APRIL 28, ]987
A REGULAR SESSION of the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City
of The Colony, Texas was called to Order at 7:30 p.m. with the
following Members in attendance:
Bob Fiumara Chairman
Billy Sharp Vice-Chairman
Earl Brantley Member
Tim Solohubow Member
Cathy Bock Member
Tom Dawsey Member
However; with Member Foster absent due to business a quorum was
established. Also in attendance was Janice Carroll, Assistant City
Manager; Tommy Turner, Public ~orks Director; Judy Shirk, Recording
Secretary; Jack Thompson of Stop & Go; Carl Endress owner of The
Colony Bottle Shop; Judy Oaks of The Colony Joint Venture; Charlie
Redd Engineer for Stop & Go; and Mr. Hal Jones, City Traffic Engineer.
A motion to open the meeting was made by Member Bock and seconded by
Member Solohubow. The motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
Item 1. Approval of the Minutes of the March 14th meeting.
The motion to approve the minutes of the March 14th meeting
was made by Member Solohubow and seconded by Member Bock
with the following correction:l.Member Brantley did attend
the April 8th City Council meeting with Chairman Fiumara.
2. Member Solohubow was absent at the last meeting. The
motion Carried,with,the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
Item 2. Citizen Input.
None at this time.
Item 3. Report from Commission Member regarding City Council Meeting.
Member Dawsey attended the Council meeting and spoke to them
in regards to the Handicap Parking and approach them on the
contest. At this time Member Solohubow asked that this
discussion be set aside for now to be brought back during
the General Business part of the meeting, as he has several
questions regarding this item. All the Commission Members
were in favor and it was so moved by Chairman Fiumara.
Item 4. Public Hearing continued from the April 14th meeting regard-
ing the request by The Colony Bottle Shop for a Specific Use
Permit for the sale of beer, wine and liquor for off-premise
consumption at 6805 Main (F.M. 423) Suite ]00.
A motion to re-open the Public Hearing was asked for by
Chairman Fiumara. The motion was made by Member Bock and
seconded by Member Solohubow. The motion carried with the
following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes NOne
Member Sharp asked that he be excused for this Public Hearing
due to the fact that he is a Commission Member and the owner
of Billy's Liquor and is, in-direct CompetiOn with Th~ Colony
Bottle Shop. Chairman Fiumara excused Member Sharp from
these proceedings.
At this time Hal Jones, City Traffic Engineer gave his
comments regarding his review of the site plan. Mr. Jones
recommended that the request for an additional curb cut on
Main Street (F.M. 423) be denied. He also advised the
Commission that he did not recommend a drive-thru cOnfigura-
tion that would direct cars to the rear of the building or
direct them back to the front of the building. Both config-
urations would empede traffic flow. At this time the
Commission Members did advise Mr. Endress and Judy Oaks,
representing The Colony Joint Venture, that they were not
against a drive-thru window for a liquor store, but could
not approve one at this location. Concerns were also raised
regarding sufficient space in the rear of the store for the
delivery of goods was discussed. The Commission Members did
advise Ms Oaks that five (5) parking spaces could be removed2
to provide a marked loading zone. Ms. Oaks presented an
alternate plan for parking on the East end of the building
adjacent to a pick-up window. This plan was not approved by'
the Commission.
After extensive discussion regarding the drive-thru window
Mr. Endress asked that the Specific~Use Permit not be voted
onat this time. A motion to close the Public Hearing was
made by Chairman Fiumara and seconded by Member Brantley.
A Motion to deny the drive-thru window because 6f Traffic
flow problems and that five (5) parking spaces in the rear of
the site be deleted and marked for a loading zone and that
the Specific Use Permit be tabled at this time for reveiw on
or before sixty (60) days from this date of April 28th. t~ be
called for a vote from the Commission by Mr. Endress, was
made by Member BYantley and carried with the follow~g'vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
At this time Chairman Fiumara asked that Mr. Sharp resume his duties
as Member Sharp of the Commission.
Item 5. Member Shard made a motion to table the review of the plat
for Stop & Go until an~Engineers Stamp is affixed' to the
Plat. The motion was seconded by Chairm~n Fiumara and
carried with the Following vote: Member Bock, No; Member
Brantley, No; Member Da~sey, abstain; Member Solohubow,Yes;
Member Sharp, Yes; Chairman_Fiumara, Yes.
Item 6. Review and ConsideratiOn of the Site Plan for Stop & Go.
At this time M~. HaI Jones3tOok the floor to discuss his
revisions per his letter of April 23rd. Mr. Jones addressed
five (5) revisions they are:
]. The driveways off of North Colony Blvd. shall have a
fifteen (15) foot radius from the street and ten (10)
foot radius from inside the property.
2. The driveway to the west of the property shall be
widened only six (6) feet on the east side for a total
width of thirty (30) feet. This will insure that the
incoming traffic will not be directed into the traffic
island at the corner of the building. This design will
permit a WB-40 Truck to exit form the shopping center.
3. The east driveway on North Colony Blvd. will permit
access for trucks to enter the property.
4. The driveway off F.M. 423 shall be widened only six (6)
feet to the south for a total width of thirty (30) feet.
If the developer wants a thirty-five (35) foot ~rive-way
the additional five (5) feet shall come off of the north
side.
5. The driveway approaches should be centered with the
driveway.
Member Solohubow raised a question~regarding the additional
curb cut asked for by Stop & Go onto North Colony Blvd.
He feels that this curb cut is not necessary and will, in
the future cause traffic problems at this point. A lengthly
discussion followed this i~emi- ,Chairman~Fiumara also
stated that if the curb cut off F.M. 423 is to be widened
six (6) foot that the building line for the next site,
adjacent to the Stop & Go site be reviewed by the Commission
before any building be done. The building line may need to
be moved to insure proper traffic control due to the enlarge-
ment of the curb cut. Discussion followed this item. At this
time Chairman Fiumara made a motion that the additional curb
cut asked for by Stop & Go be denied due to future traffic
pr0blems. The motion was seconded by Member Solohubow, The
motion~car~ied w~th ~h~ ~t6wing vote: Member Bock, No;
Member Solohubw, Yes: Member Dawsey, Yes; Member Sharp, Yes;
Member Brantley, No; Chairman Fiumara, Yes.
At this time Chairman Fiumara called a five,~{5)~ minute recess:
Meeting called back to order at 9:58 p.m.
At this time Ms. Oaks approached the Commission on behalf of Mr.
Endress. She asked that the Commission at this time take a vote on
the Specific Use Permit for Mr. Endress. Chariman Fiumara made a
motion to table Agenda Item #6 to go back to vote on Agenda Item #4.
The motion was seconded by Member Dawsey and carried with the foltowin
vote:
Ayes Ail present
Noes None
A motion to approve the Specific Use Permit for 6805 Main Street
Suite 100 ' (F.M. 423) The Colony-BOttle,Shop with the following
stipulations: 1. No drive-t~u window.
Fivei~(5) parking~spaces at'%he ~ear of the site
be removed and~marked loading zone.
was made by Member Brantley and seconded by Member Bock. The motion
carried with the following vote: Member Bock, Yes, Member Brantley,
Yes; Member Solohubow, Yes; Member Dawsey, abstain; Chairman Fiumara,
Yes. At this time Chairman Fiumara stated that a name change for
the business can be used.
Motion to reconvene on Item #6 made by Member Dawsey seconded by
Member Solohubow, carried with the following vote:
A~s All present
Noes None
At this time a Motion was made by Member Bock to approve the Stop &
Go site plan with the following contingencies:
1. That the curb cut on F.M. 423 be changed to thirty (30)
feet with a t~n (10) foot radius.
2. That landscaping be placed from back of curb on North
Colony Blvd. and F.M. 423 to back cf curb cut on Stop
& Go's property in parking lot.
3. That signage neet all sign ordinance requirements.
4. That it be considered that at the time of the site plan
approval for Lot 4B (not yet replatted) that the curb '.
cut on F.M. 423 be widened six (6) feet on South end to
be in ilne with property line.
5. That the western most curb~cut on North Colony Blvd.
on the east side be sidened an additional six (6)
feet with a fifteen (15) foot radius on the outside
curb.
6. That there are eighteen (18) parking spaces rather than
twenty (20) shown.
The motion was seconded by Member Sharp and carried with the following
vote:
Ayes Ail present
Noes None
At this time Mr. Jack Thompson of Stop & Go raised his okjection for
not allowing the additional curb cut on N. Colony Blvd. Mr. Thompson
stated that this cut is very important for traffic flow.
Item #7. Public Hearing for a Specific Use Permit for the Stop &
Go located at the Northwest Corner of Main (F.M. 423) at North
Colony Blvd. 6808 Main (F.M. 423) for the sale of beer~and wine
for off-premise consumption.
A motion to open the Public Hearing was made by Member Sharp and
seconded by Member Solohubow. The motion carried with the following
vote:
Ayes Ail present
Noes None
Member Solohubow asked<that the letter recieved from Cindy B. Mosher,
of 4620 Larner be recognized in the minutes as to her objection %.0 th
the Stop & Go recieving a Specific Use Permit.
The Commission Members did not have any prcblem with the location of
the beer and wine within the store. At this time Member Bock
made a motion to close the Public Hearing for Stop & Gc. The motion
was seconded by Member Brantley · The motion carried with the
following vote:
Ayes Ail present
Noes None
A motion to approve the Specific Use Permit for the Stop & Go was
made by Member Sharp and seconded by Member Bock. The motion carried
with the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
Item #8 Genera] Business.
Several points were gone over by the Commission Members at this
time in retards to the meetings. If all information is not gathered
prior to the scheduled meeting than that Agenda Item will be cancelled
Must have all recommendations by Engineers and Staff Members prior
to the scheduled meeting. At this time Ms. Carroll stated that she
had met with Mr. Mitchell in regards to procedures for the Planning
and Zoning Commission. Mr. Mitchell will be putting together a check
off list for the City Staff and the Engineers to go over on each case.
Mr. Michell will be going over what is needed on site plans and plats.
A time frame will be establised for each case so that everything is
done that needs to be done before it comes to the Commission for
review. Ms. Carroll will be keeping the Commission aware of the
progress of Mrl ~Mitchell.
The 7.031 Plat has been filed.
Austin report has been recieved and Ms. Carroll will be getting with
the Commission in regards to this.
Chairman Fiumara and Member Brantley will be attending the City
Council meeting to be held on April 4th to give a brief presentation
on the Stop & Go site plan.
Chairman Fiumara asked that Ms. Carroll check into the Lombardi Center
that it has not been built to the specifications that the Commission
Members had laid out.
At this time Tommy Turner stated that the new Middle School should be
coming before the Commission soon. That he has heard from Sonic and
they are preparing to come before the Commisison as soon as possible.
He assured the Commisison that the City Staff would review the Stop &
Go plat again.
A motion to adjourn the meeting at this time was made by Member Sharp
and seconded by Member Bock. The motion carried with the following
vote:
Ayes Ail present
Noes None
Adjourned at 11:25 p.m.
Robert Fiumara, Chairman
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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY
HELD ON MAY 26, 1987
A REGULAR SESSION of the Planning & Zoning Commission of the
City of The Colony, Texas was called to Order at 7:30 p.m.
with the following Members ]n attendance:
Bob FJumara Chairman
B]11 Sharp Vice-Chairman
Agnes Foster Member
Tim Solohubow Member
Earl Brantley Member
Tom Dawsey Member
Cathy Bock Member
A quorum was established with all Members present. Also ]n
attendance was Jan]ce Carroll, Assistant City Manager; Tommy
Turner, Public Works Director; Judy Shirk, Recording Secretary;
Mr. Charl]e Redd, Civil Engineer for Stop & Go.
A mot]on to open the meeting was made by Member Dawsey and
seconded by Member Foster. The mot]on carried with the
following vote:
Ayes All present
No None
1. Approval of the Minutes for Apr]] 28, 1987.
A mot]on to approve the minutes as they stand was made by
Member So]ohubow and seconded by Member Dawsey. The mot]on
carried with the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
2. C]t]zen Input.
None at this time.
3. Report from Commission Members regarding City Council meetz
lng held on April 18, 1987.
Chairman F]umara and Member Brant]ey attended this Council
meeting. Chairman F]umara stated that the City Council
did approve the Specific Use Permit for the Stop & Go to be
located at 6805 Main (F.M. 423). Chairman F~umara also
stated that the City Council had also turned down the curb
cut on N. Colony Blvd. Member Brant]ey informed the
Commission that the City Council did not approve the plat
for the Stop & Go at the above location. They felt that
the Commission needed to review this plat before any act]on
was taken by the Council. Chairman F~umara and Member
Brantley were appointed to the Planning & Zoning Commission
for another two year term.
4. Approval of final plat for the Stop & Go to be located at
6805 Main (F.M. 423).
Chairman F~umara stated that the plat was ]n order and
had been prepared correctly and that ]t was ready for
approval by the Commas]on. Chairman F]umara asked ]f there
was any discussion pertaining to th~s plat. There was no
discussion.
A mot]on to approve the final plat for the Stop & Go for
lots #3 and 4 of Oaks Village Shopping Center to be used by
the Stop & Go was made by Member Brant]ey and seconded by
Member So]ohubow. The mot]on carried with the following
vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
553
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5. Summer meeting schedule,
At this time the Commission went over several cases that
will be coming before them during the summer months.
Tentative dates were set for each case at this time.
JUNE 2, 1987.
LEWISVILLE INDEPENDANT SCHOOL DISTRICT.
New proposed Middle School to be located at the corner of
Keys and Anderson. This site plan has been corrected and
is ready for review.
JUNE 9, 1987.
I.B.M.
Re-zoning of property now zoned as Industrial and Agricul-
tural to Business Park and to have their two hundred (200)
foot set back amended to one hundred (100) feet.
At this time Chairman Fiumara asked that a copy of the
Business Park District Zoning book]et be made available
to each Member so that it can be reviewed prior to the
I.B.M. hearing.
Chairman Fiumara asked that the Sonic Case may need to be
held some where other than City Ha]]. Chairman Fiumara ~
felt that there would be a lot of Citizens present for
this item, due to it being controversial because of the
location of the property it is to be built on. All Comm-
ission Members concured with Chairman Fiumara on this
point. The Sonic was not scheduled for an agenda date at
this time.
JUNE 9, 1987
TACO BELL
Taco was scheduled to be heard on this date along with the
I.B.M. hearing. If they were not ready at this date they
were to be moved to the 23rd of June.
JUNE 2, 1987
CHURCHES CHICKEN
Churches was set for this date to be heard along with L.I.
S.D.
At this time Ms. Carroll stated that they had not presented
their landscape plans as of this date. 5/26/87. Also that
there was a problem with the size of the property they were
9oing to use. Chairman Fiumara asked that the Commis§ion
hold off on scheduling this item until further update from
Ms. Carroll.
JUNE 23, 1987-
M.C.R. Enterprises, d~a Nick Oprea, would like to build a
office ware house to be located on the east side of Larry's
Family Resturant. They would ]i. ke a sma]] office area in
the front and storage behind this.
CAR WASH
A car wash would like to go in on the west side of Pizza
Inn. The access road for this car wash would be located
behind the Pizza Inn and Larry's Family Resturant. Member
Btantley expressed concern regarding the amount Of traffic~
that these two new business's will produce onto South
Colony Blvd. and the condition of the road that is in front
of Pizza Inn and Larry's. Chairman Fiumara asked that a
copy of the agreement with the owners of the Shopping
Center,lo~ated on the east corner of S. Colony Blvd. and
Paige Road,regarding their responsib]ity to fix the S.
Colony Blvd. extension road, be provided for the Commiss-
ion to review.
554
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At th~s time a motion to close the meeting was made by Chairman
F~umara and seconded by Member So]ohubow. The motion carried
with the following vote:
Ayes Ail present
Noes None
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Robert Fiumara, Chairman
Ju~ Sh i ~k ~e~orS i'ng S~cretary
557
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY
HELD ON JUNE 9, 1987
A REGULAR SESSION of the Planning & Zoning Commission
the City of The Colony, Texas was called to Order at
7:30 p.m. with the following Members in attendence:
Bob Fiumara Chairman
Bill Sharp Vice-Chairman
Agnes Foster Member
Tim Solohubow Member
Cathy Bock Member
Tom Dawsey Member
Earl Brantley Member
A quorum was established with all Members presetn. Also
present'was Mr. Bill Hall, City Manager; Janice Carroll
Assistant City Manager; Tommy Turner, Public Works Director
Judy Shi~ Recording Secretary; Mr. Larry Claycomb,
Architect for Lewisville Independent School DistriCt; and
Mr. Bob Thomas, representative for IBM.
1. Approval of Minutes of May 26, 1987 meeting.
A motion to approve the minutes, as they stand, for
the May 26th meeting was made by Member Bock and
seconded by Member Dawsey. The motion carried with
the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
2. Citizen Input.
None at this time.
3. Consideration of Site Plan for proposed Middle School
to be located on the north side of Keys Drive and
approximately five (500) hundred feet west of Anderson
Drive requested by Claycomb Associates, Inc. for
Lewisvi]le IndePendent School District.
Ms. CarrOll informed the Commission'that L.I.S.D. will
be coming back before them on the SPecific Use permit
at a later date, that for now they would like to have
the Site Plans approved.
Member Bock asked Mr. Claycomb if enough parking spaces
had been provided for. Mr. Claycomb informed Member
Bock that there would be over two (200) huncred spaces
available for parking, and he felt that this was more
then adequate.
* Member BrantleY stated that he would like to see
another sidewalk along "Parent Drive" he felt that two
sidewalks would be more appropriate. Mr. Claycomb
felt the the one sidewalk was sufficient for the amou~
of use it will receive.
Member Brantl~y also expressed concern regarding the
service drive to be located at the back of the School.
Member Brantley felt that a curb the length of the
Drive or a Restricted Driving sign be placed to prevent
motorist from acces~ng the fields with their vehicles.
Mr. C]aycomb did not think that this would be a problem
that the drive would be monitored by the staff at the
school and that it was only for delivery and service
use.
* Mr' C]aycomb, Archeitct for L.I.S.D. ~tated ±.hat %hey
will pu~. ano+~h~r· s~d~wa]k ~]onq "PARENT DRIVE"
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At this time Chairman Fiumara asked for'a motion. ~Member
Bock made a motion to approve the site plan for the
L.I.S.D. proposed Middle School to be located at
Keys Drive and five (500) hundred feet west of Anderson
Drive with the following stipulation, that Hal Jones,
City Traffic Engineers request that "Parent Drive" be
moved thirteen (13) feet for a better a]ingment with
Key]and Street. The motion was seconded by Member Foster
and carried with the following vote: Member Foster, yes;
Member Bock, yes; Member Dawsey, yes; Member Solohubow,
yes; Member Brant]ey, ,no; Member Sharp, no; Chairman
Fiumara, yes.
At this time Chairman Fiumara welcomed citizens present
for the Public Hearing regarding the IBM property. Ms.
Carroll introduced Mr. Bob Thomas, representative for IBM.
Chairman F~umara asked that Agenda Item #5 be heard before
Agenda Item #4 based on the amount of input from citizens
regarding the one (100~ihundred foot set-back requested
by IBM.
Mr. Bob Thomas, representative for IBM, gave a brief
presentation regarding the IBM request for zoning change
and for the change from two (200) hundred feet set-back
to one (100) hundred feet set-back. Mr. Thomas stated
that the property owned~.by Crow-Bil]ingsley, Which is
directly behind the IBM property is zoned Business Park
and Mr. Thomas stated that this zoning would be more
feasible for IBM also. The request for the change in set-
back is based on IBM giving up one (100) feet of Right-Of-
Way for the widening of State Hwy #121.on the South end
of their property and would like to gain this back on the
north end of their property. He Mr. Thomas also stated
that IBM w~l] be dedicating the land and paying for the
paving of Plano Parkway that will be coming through their
property.
Item #5 At this time Chairman Fiumara asked that a motion to open
the Public Hearing be made. This motion to open the Public
Hearing for the request by IBM to have the comprehensive
zonig Ordinance and zoning map of the City of The Colony
amended from agricultural and Industrial to a Business
Park zoning classification on land tracts located south of
State Hwy #121 and west of the Burlington Northern Railroad
containing 334.171 acreas. The motion was seconded by
Member Solohubow and carried with the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
Mr. Ivan Schaffler, 5748 Baker, asked what could be put on
a Business Park zoning? High Rise buildings, apartments,
housing.
Chairman Fiumara stated that possible high rise buildings
could be put on this zoning but that the FFA would regulate
their height and also any type of buildings would have to
come back before the Planning & Zoning CommisSion to be
approved before they can be built. No apartments or
houses can be built in this classification.
Member Solohubow asked why it was advantageous to IBM to
have this zoning change at this time? Mr. Thomas stated
that Crow-Billingsley property is zoned Business Park and
it would be advantageous to both IBM and the City for this
entire area to be Business Park.
Discussion Followed.
At this time Chairman Fiumara asked for a motionno close th
the PuDlic Hearing.
Member Brantley made the motion to close the Public Hearing.
The motion was seconded by Member Foster and carried with
the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
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M~mber Dawsey~made~'the motion to approve the request by
IBM to have the comprehensive zoning Ordinance and zoning map
of the Ctiy of The Colony amended from agricultural and Indust-
rial to a Business Park classification on land tracts located
south of State Hwy #121 and west of the Burlington Northern
Railroad containing 334.171 acreas. The motion was seconded by
Member Sharp and carried with the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
tem 4 M~ember Bock made the motion to Open the Public Hearing as
requested by IBM to have the
comprehensive zoning Ordinance and zoning map of the City of
The Colony to correct City Ordinances #67 & 80 to change the
required set-back from two (200) hundred feet to one (100)
hundred feet on property presently zoned Industrial and generally
located east of Pa]ge Road and north of State Hwy #121 contain-
ing approximately seven hundred sixty four (764) acreas. The
motion was seconded by Member Solohubow and carried with the
fo]lowing vote:
Ayes All present
Nones None
Several citizens were concerned about this particular item
Ms. DorOthy Kzle, 5305 Strickland Cir., What can be put in
an Industrial zoning classification, will they be allowed to
put in chemical plants?
Chariman Fiumara stated anything that will be put on this
property will have to come before Planning & Zoning before
]'t can be built.
Member Bock told the concerned citizens that there are
three classification for Industrial Yes, No and Specific Use,
but that anything that is going to be built on this property
has to come before Planning & Zoning and that the citizens
will be notified of these hearings and will have the opportunity
to voice their concerns. Ms. Kzle also wanted to know what
wi]l be put into the one hundr6d (100) feet set-back. Mr.
Thomas stated that only landscpa]ng would be used in this area.
Mr. Ivan Schaff]er, 5749 Baker asked why IBM wants the extra
one hundred (100) feet from the two hundred (200) feet set-
back? Mr. Thomas stated that IBM wou]d like to regain the
one hundred (100) feet that they are giving for the widening of
State Hwy #121.
Mr. Richard White, 5241 Hawse, What restrictions areplaced on
this one hundred (100) feet set-back? Member Brantley
informed Mr. White that the one hundred (100) feet set-back is
a structural set back and that only landscaping can be used in
this area.
Ms¥ Mary Lynn 5409 Strickland ct. asked what citizens can do if
they are not happy with what is proposed'tO be built in this
Industrial zoning~, Chairman Fiumara again explained the
Planning & Zoning processes; ieSplat and site plan.
Mr. Terry Martin, 5516 Gates, was concerned about the amount
of traffic that may be caused by having this an Industrial
area. Member Solohubow explained how the Traffics'Engineer
reviewed the site plans and determined how they would effect
the traffic flow. He then makes recommendations to the P & Z
Commission for them to consider before approval of any site
plan.
At this time a lengthy discussion followed.
Member Brantley made the motion to close the Public Hearing for
the change in set-back from two hundred (200) feet to one
hundred (100) feet. The motion was seconded by Member So]ohubow
and carried with the fol]owing vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
At this time it was noted that several letters had been received
regarding the zoning and set-back some for and some against.
5 ;0
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At this time Chairman asked that the City Council be made
aware that all citizens living within this set-back area
be notified when any IBM zoning or site plans are brought
before them. They (the citizens) Will be notified by the
P & Z Commission,,alsO. Chairman Fiumara asked that this
be put in the minutes. So noted.
Member Solohubow wanted it noted in the minutes also that ½
of the citizens were for the set-back change and ½ were against
Member Bock made the motion to approve the request by IBM ~o~
have the comprehensive zoning Ordinance and zoning map of the
City of The Colony corrected by amending City Ordinances #67
& 80 to change the required set-back from two hundred (200) feet
to one hundred (100) feet located on property presently zoned
Industrial and generally located east of Paige Road and north
of State Hwy #121 containing approximately seven hundred sixty
four (764) acreas. The motion was seconded by Member Brantley
and carried w~th the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
at thi. s time Chairman F~umara called for a five (5) minute
recess, time: 9:00 p.m.
Reconve~ned. Time: 9:06 p.m.
6. General Business.
Chairman Fiumara asked that the Commission receive a
recommendation from the City Staff and the Engineers in
their packets regarding each case they hear.
~ember Dawsey was asked to get with Police Chief Nick
Ristagno and Councilman Harvey Bradley and go over with
them the Handicap parking. Member Dawsey said he would
be more than glad to do so.
A change of procedure regarding receiving of packets was
l~itiated at this time. All Commission Members will be
picking up their packets from the Distpatch Office at
~ity Hall. The Recording Secretary was asked to be sure and
notify all members if a meeting is cancelled.
June 23rd, 1987 MCR zoning change w~ll be scheduled.
'l'aco Bell and Churches have been review by staff.
Member Bock asked about Nick Oprea and how his relationship
with MCR reads. Ms. Carroll stated that Mr. Oprea has a
contract with MCR subject to zoning change.
Ms. Carroll stated that the zoning procedures with Mr.
Mitchell are coming together and should be ready for the
Commissions review very soon.
Member Bock asked that landscaping guidlines be set.
Requirements regarding this need to be set.
Member Bock also asked that Industrial zoning needs
to be clarified and restrictions looked into.
Member Dawsey asked that specific businesses such as a
Caberet be clarified as to what type of business they are~
Member Bock regarding temporary business's and how to zone
these.
Ms. Carroll was asked to report on the staff accomplishment
designated from the Council retreat last year.
~s. carroll was asked to provide a list~of S.U.P. that
have been passed and are no longer in use.
Ms. Carroll was also asked~to provide the specs regarding
the Lombardi Shopping Center.
Discussion Followed.
At this itme a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Member
Brantley and seconded by Member Bock. The motion carried
with the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
Meeting adjourned at 10:09p.m.
Robert Fiumara, Chairman
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY
HELD ON JUNE 23, 1987
A REGULAR SESSION of the Planning & Zoning Commission of the
City of The Colony, Texas was called to Order at 7:30 p.m.
with the fo]lowing Members in attendance:
Bob Fiumara Chairman
Bi]] Sharp Vice-Chairman
Agnes Foster Member
Earl Brant]ey Member
Tim Solohubow Member
Tom Dawsey Member
with Member Bock absent,due to being sequesterd on a Jury
Trial, a quorum was established. Also in attendance was
Ms. Janice Carroll, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Tommy
Turner, Public Works Director; Judy Shirk, Recording Secre-
tary; Mr. Nick Oprea, dba for MCR Enterprises; Kenneth
Huffman and James Leighton of the Waste Water Treatment
Plant; Mr. William T. Rose and Mr. Lynn McGuire owners of
MCR Enterprises.
1. Approval of Minutes of the June 9th meeting.
A motion to approve the minutes of the JUne 9th
meeting was made by Member Sharp and seconded by Member
Foster with the fo]lowing correction, that it show that
Mr. C]aycomb arcehtect for L.I.S.D. did agree to put
in another sidewalk along "Parent Drive" at the new
proposed middle school site on Keys Dr. and Anderson
Dr. The motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
2. Citizen Input.
None at this time.
3. Report from Commission Member regarding the City Council
meeting.
Member Foster attended the City Council meeting held
on June 15th, 1987. Member Foster informed the Comm-
ission that the Council did approve the new proposed
Middle School site plan. The Council also approved the
PLano Parkway R.O.W.
4. PUBLIC HEARING as requested by MCR Enterprises,dba Nick
Oprea, to have the comprehensive zoning Ordinance and
zoning map of the City of The Colony amended to give
the tract of land located just east and adjacent to
Larry's Family Resturant, abstract 172A, BBB & C
Survey, Tract 7, .500 acrea, a Genera] Retail classif-
ication instead of Neighborhood Serivce.
Chairman F]umara introduced Mr. Nick Oprea who is repre-
senting MCR Enterprises. Mr. Oprea asked the Commission
to approve the change of zoning from Neighborhood
Service to Genera] Retail so that an Office Warehouse
could be located on the above piece of property. Mr.
Oprea assured the Commission that the building would
comply with all building code requirements.
At this time Chairman Fiumara asked for a motion to open
the Public Hearing. The motion was made by Member
Foster and seconded by Member Dawsey the motion carried
with the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes NOne
Member Solohubow asked where the MCR Enterprises was
based. Mr. Oprea informed the Commission that the
owners were residents of the City and were in the
audience. They are Mr. William T. Rose of 5221
Sherman and Mr. Lynn McQuire of 4440 Hale St. Member
Brantley informed Mr. Oprea that he did not approve
of the front parking area, Mr. Oprea stated that this
was not a problem and that it could be removed. Chair-
man Fiumara stated that he would like to restrict the
zoning to Genera] Retail with a Specific Use Permit.
Mr. Oprea again stated that this would not be a
problem and the owners of MCR Enterprises concurred
with Mr. Oprea that~they would comply with this.
This section of land will need to be plated and Mr.
Oprea stated that it would be. At this time Chair-
man Fiumara asked if there was any citizen input.
There was none. Chairman Fiumara asked that it be put
in the minutes of th~s meeting that The First Colony
Bank, 5200 Paige Road, did agree to the zoning change.
At this time Chairman Fiumara asked for a motion to close
the Public Hearing. The motion was made by Member Brant]ey
and seconded by Member Sharp, the motion carried with the
fo]lowing vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
After the closing of the Public Hearing a lengthY[di[scussi0n
followed regarding what Mr. Oprea would need on his site
plan to bring back before the Commission for their review.
After discussion Chairman Fiumara made the motion to approve
the zoning change on abstract 172A, BBB & C Survey, tract
7, .500 acrea from Neighborhood Service to Genera] Retail
subject only to the Specific Use Permit and Site Plan
approval, that Mr~ Oprea obtain a letter signed by both
owners of MCR Enterprises stating that he, Mr. Nick Oprea,
is in fact representing both part~es in this matter. That
these be brought before the Commission prior to going before
the City Council. The motion was seconded by Member Dawsey
and carried with the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
5. Industrial Waste Ordinance.
Mr. Tommy Turner introduced Kenneth Huffman and James
Leighton of the Waste Water Treatment Plant to the
Commission Members. Mr. Huffman and Mr. Leighton
gave a lengthy talk on the workings of the Treatment
Plant and the fact that a Industrial Waste Ordinance
needs to be drawn up and put into action as soon as
possible. Within the Ordinance a clause must be
inserted to give the c~ty the authority to take action
up to and including the termination of any company
using our facility for their waste. The reason fOr
this clause is to protect our Waste Water Treatment
Plant from damage caused by some types of Industrial
Waste materials. At this t~me Chairman Fiumara asked
if they, Mr. Huffman and Mr. Leighton, had contacted
surrounding cities regarding their Industrial Waste
Ordinances' Mr. Leighton stated that they had
contacted Fort Worth, Dallas, Denton, Lewisville,
Flower Mound, Plano , etc;. Chairman Fiumara asked
what the capacity of our plant was. Mr. Leighton
stated that it now handles 1.5 million but has the
capacity for 2.5 million gallons of waste per day.
Chairman Fiumara asked about the stipulations regarding
Eastvale if they are taken into the city. Mr. Huffman
stated that anyone within 100 feet of the lines must
hook up within one year and that all existing faci]lities
must be pumped out and filled in at this time, this also
includes water. Mr. Huffman asked if the Planning &
Zoning Commission could help in putting this Ordinance
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together. Member Brant]ey stated that they could
have several special sessions regarding this matter.
Mr. Huffman and Mr. Leighton were asked to take the
main needed points from other area city Ordinances
and compare them and then put together what they
fee] w~l] be pertinent to The Colony Ordinance and
to bring these points before the Commission for
review and study at a later date. Mr. Huffman also
asked that the city put in a varience clause that
can be used by certain businesses if it is neccessar~
With no further discussion Chairman Fiumara sked that
the Commission go onto agenda Item #6.
6. General Business.
1. Tommy Turner informed the Commission that the
Lombard Shopping Center Site Plans had not been
signed and that Mr. Bill Ha]] was still looking
into this.
2. Ms. Carroll is st~]l working on the Specific Use
Permit for the sale of beer, wine and liquor for
off-premise consumption, she will have a report
on this at the July 14th meeting. She will
also report on the Sexually Oriented Business
Ordinance and the proper way to handle this.
3. Member So]ohubow presented a brochure compiled
from the landscape ordinance for the City of Dallas.
This brochure will be copied and given to each
Member at the next meeting. Chairman Fiumara asked
that the secretary also contact Dallas and get a
copy of the ordinance that pertains to the brochure.
4. Taco Bell needs a conceptual plat plan for the entire
area that they will be located on, for the
Commission to review on the July 14th meeting.
5. The Commission would also like to go over the
procedures they are to follow while reviewing
zoning cases, site plans, etc; Ms. Carroll stated
that this would be completed at a future date,
sometime in ]ate July or August and at this time
a presentation will be made.
6. Member Dawsey gave a report on the Handicap Parking.
Member Dawsey met with Po]ice Chief N~ck Ristagno
and Councilman Harvey Bradley regarding this item.
Member Dawsey ~nformed the Commission that if the
city designates handicap areas to store owners that
the owners can put any type of markings they would
like to have, but if the owners provide handicap
parking areas on their own the city can designate
the type of markings the city would like. The
handicap signs now in use in the city are the
uniform type designated by the State. Discussion
Followed.
Member Brant]ey stated that he would like to see the
handicap markings and signs as part of the packet
to be given to potential developers.
at this time a motion to close the meeting was made by Cha~r-
man Fiumara and seconded by Member Brantley. The motion
carried with the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Robert Fiumara, Chairman ~JJudySh~k' Recording Secretary
5f 3
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY
HELD ON JULY 14, 1987
A REGULAR SESSION of the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City
of The Colony, Texas was called to Order at 7:30 p.m. with the following
Members in attendance:
Bob Fiumara Chairman
Bill Sharp Vice-Chairman
Agnes Foster Member
Earl Brantley Member
Tim Solohubow Member
Tom Dawsey Member
with Member Bock absent due to being on vacation at the time of this
meeting, however a quorum was established. Also in attendance was
Bill Hall, City Manager; Jamce Carroll, Assistant City Manager; Tommy
Turner, Public Works Director; Mr. Charlie Redd,architech for Taco Bell;
Mr. Bill Brown of Taco Bell; Councilman Harvey Bradley:
1. Approval of minutes of June 23rd. meeting.
A motion to approve the minutes of the June 23rd minutes as they
stand was made by Member Dawsey and seconded by Member Foster.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
2. Citizen Input.
None at this time.
3. Consideration and request from Mr. Richard Lindburg for a six month
extension for the submittal of a developemnt plan on 205 acres on
Stewarts Creek Peninsula presently zoned Planned Developemnt.
A motion to approve the six month extension on the 205 acres on
Stewarts Creek Peninsula was made by Chairman Fiumara and seconded
by Member Foster. The motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes All present
Nes None
4. Condiseration of preliminary and final plat which constitutes a re-plat
of Addition #33 rcquested by Tommy Darsey for Taco Bell, Inc.
Discussion followed'~
That the curb cut be widened for a five (5) foot radius, that the
additional paving be placed on the north side of Taco Bell and the
additional curb cut be approved by the State. There will be a six
(6) to eight (8) inch jog where the fire lane from Taco Bell will meet
the fire lane on the Carlisle Strip Center, but that it will tie in and
not creat a problem. The Commission Members asked that there be
additional striping on the extra paving on the north side of Taco Bell
site.
At this time a motion to approve the preliminary and final plat for Taco
Bell was made by Member Brantley and seconded by Member Dawsey.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes All present2
Noes None
5. Consideration of Site Plan for Taco Bell, Inc. to be located at 5005
Main Street (F.M. 423).
Commission Members asked if the site plan will be irrigated in all
areas of landscaping. Mr. Brown informed the Commission that they
will irrigate and maintain these areas. The Commission was concerned
with the strip of land to the south of Taco Bell, between Taco Bell and
the Carlisle Strip Center. Mr. Redd informed the Commission that
Mr. Darsey will maintain this area and they intend to pave this area
and possibly put in a median with landscaping.
After further discussion a motion to approve the Taco Bell site plan
was made by Member Brantley with the following stipulations:
1. At the Northease side of the Taco bell site, adjacent to the
parking lot, a five (5) foot radius be cut into the curb cut.
2. That the paving of the strip on the south side of Taco Bell,
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next to the Carlisle Strip Center, be approved by the City
Staff and that any median/landscaping be approved by the
City Staff.
The motion was seconded by Member Dawsey and carried with the
following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
At this time Chairman Fiumara called for a short recess. 8:15 p.m.
Meeting reconviend at 8:25 p.m.
6. Consideration of site plan for Churches Fried Chicken to be located
at 4911 Main Street (F.M. 423).
Commission Members raised concerns regarding the ten (10) foot drive
thru and the possiblility of a fire truck not being able to get to the
back of the building incase of a fire. Mr. Hall informed the
Commission that Fire Chief Morrison was not concerned with this, due
to that a fire will be fought from the fire hydrant in the front of the
building with hoses. The Commission asked that the extra curb cut
be approved by the ~State. The Commission was informed that the
exta curb cut had already been approved.
After further discussion a motion to approve the Churches Fried Chicken
site plan with the following notations was made by Member Brantly
1. Irrigation and sod from Main Street (F.M. 423) to Churches
sidewalk be put in.
2. Sheet L-1 on site plan needs changed so that the lay out of
parking will match Sheete &-l.
3. State signs be used for handicap parking areas.
4. Fire lanes must be noted on the site plan before going to
City Council.
The motion was seconded by Member Dawsey and carried
the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
7. Consideration of request to table to August 1, 1987 zoning request
of MCR Enterprises from Neighborhood Service to General Retail with
a Specific Use Permit.
A motion to table MCR Enterprises request for zoning change from
Neighborhood Service to General Retail on a piece of property
generally located east of and adjacent to Larry's Family Resturant
on Carney Road and west of IBM property was made by Member
Dawsey and seconded by member Solohubow. The motion carried
with the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
8. General Business
Ms. Carroll informed the Commission on the status of the Sexually
Oriented Business Ordinance. An Adult Book Store fits into a
Bookstore classification and does not need a specific use permit.
Discussion Followed.on typed report Ms. Carroll provided to the
Commisison .
After discussion a motion was made by Member Dawsey to adopt the
Sexually Oriented Business Ordinace items numbers 1,2,3,4,5, & 7
and that items number 6&8 be left off for further consideration. The
motion was seconded by Member Sharp and carried with the following
vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
At this time Chairman Fiumara asked for an update on the procedures
manual for staff Planning & Zoning cases. Ms. Carroll told the
Commision that Mr. Bob Mitchell has it almost completed and should
be ready for them to look over on the 28th meeting of August. At this
Time Ms. Carroll asked the Commission if they would like to have a
work session on the 14th of /~ugust to go over these procedures. The
Commisison was in agreement.
At this time Councilman Harvey Bradley took the floor to discuss the
coming election regarding the consolidation of Eastvale and its
importance to The Colony and the need for the Commission Members to
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talk to the public regarding this important issue. Councilman Bradley
also informed the Commission that the Chamber of Commerce also
supports this consolidation.
Lengthy discussion followed.
At this time a motion to close the meeting was made by Chairman Fiumara
and seconded by ember Solohubow the motion carried with the following
vote:
Ay_es Ail present
Noes None
The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
Robert Fitmara, Chairman
Judy Shirk, Recording Secretary
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MINUETS OF THE PLANNING & ZONING
OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY
HELD ON AUGUST 11, 19~7
A REGULAR SESSION of the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City
of The Colony, Texas, Denton County, was called to Order at 7:30
p.m. with the following Members in attendance:
Bob Fiumara Chairman
Bill Sharp Vice-Chairman
Agnes Foster Member
Cathy Bock Member
Earl Brantley Member
Tim Solohubow Member
Tom Dawsey Member
quorum was established. Also in attendance was Tommy Turner,
Public Works Director; Bob Van Til, Administrative Staff
Planner; Judy Shirk, Recording Secretary.
1. Introduction of Mr. Bob Van Til, Administrative Staff
Planner.
Mr. Tommy Turner introduced Mr. Van Til to the Planning &
Zoning Commission. Mr. Van Til is a graduate of U.T.A.
Arlington and was hired as the city's Administrative Staff
Planner. Mr. Van Til will be working close with the
Commission Members on zoning cases. At this time the
Commission Members inroduced themselves to Mr. Van Til and
welcomed him to the city staff. Mr. Van Til thanked ~hem
and stated that he was very honoured to be a part of this
city.
2. Approval of the minuets of the July 14, 1987 meeting.
A motion to approve the minuets of the July 14, 1987 meeti~
was made by Member Solohubow and seconded by Member Dawsey.
At this time Member Brantley asked for a clarification on
Item #4, paragraph 2 regarding the mention of a 6" to 8"
jog in the fire lane. Mr. Turner explained to Member
Brantley that this had to do with an off-set in front
parking at Taco Bell and the Carlisle Strip Center. The
marking of the fire lane will be off-set (a jog) by 6" to
8" inches. At this time a vote on the motion carried as
follows: Member Brantley, yes; Member Foster, yes; Member
Solohubow, yes; Member Dawsey, yes; Member Sharp, yes;
Chairman Fiumara, yes; with Member Bock abstaining due to
not being present at the July 14, 1987 meeting.
3. Citizen Input.
None at this time.
4. Continuance of PUBLIC HEARING from June 23rd, 1987, as
requested by MCR Enterprises, dba Nick Oprea, for a change
in zoning on property presently zoned Neighborhood Service.
The Applicant seeks to have the comprehensive zoning
ordinance and zoning map of the city of The Colony, Texas
amended so as to give the property generally located on a
tract of land east of and adjacent to Larry's Family
Resturant and west of and adjacent to I.B.M. property, on
Camey Road , Abstract 172B, BBB & C, tract 7, containing
.5 acre, a General Retail Classification.
A motion to open the Public Hearing for MCR Enterprises
change of zoning from Neighborhood Service to General Retail
was made by Member Dawsey and seconded by Member Solohubow.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
A this time a motion to continue this Public Hearing until
the next P & Z meeting to be held on the 25th day of August
1987, this is due to not receiving the adstract for the piece
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of property in time for the Planning & Zoning Commission
to review. The motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
5. PUBLIC HEARING as requested by the Lewisville Independent
School District for a Middle School to be built on property
generally located on the north side of Keys Drive, approximately
200 west of Anderson Drive and extending northbound to Stewart
Creek Peninsula on property zoned si~gle.-Family.
A motion to open the PUBLIC HEARING was made by Member
Foster and seconded by Member Solohubow. The motion carried
with the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
Chairman Fiumara was presented with a petition from citizens
living in the area where the school is to be built.
* Approximately 120 signatures were obtained against the Specific
Use Permit. Also, two notices that were sent out, by mail,
regarding the Specific Use Permit were recieved back . These
were from:
David & Danetter Poole Against
7100 Eliott Crt,
Jeff & Kim Jones Undecided
4313 Keys Drive
At this time Chairman Fiumara advised the audience of about
25 residents that they will be able to speak for or against
the zoning at this time. That thier concerns will be noted
and placed in the minutes of this m~eting. Chairman Fiumara
also introduced Mr. Marshall Durham of t.I.S.D, to the~
audience and that Mr. Durham will also be able to address
their concerns.
At this time the floor was open to the public.
Danette Poole
7100 Eliott Crt.
Concerns:
Two story building so close to residents homes.
School and practice field to close to residents homes.
Already have an Elementary school and the traffic is heavy
now, it will be worse with another school.
Has there been a traffic study done in this area?
Practice field appears to be only 20' from the property line.
Possible drainage problems
Alley traffic in and out by service truck and school
buses.
Will there be a screening wall between school and residents
that will run along the western boundery of the school property
and the alley for Eliott Crt.
Will the field have a stadium with lights and blechers?
Kathy Clemens
6900 Eliott Crt.
Concerns:
Two stroy building
Heavy traffic on Keys Drive
Has there been a traffic study done?
Height of blechers if school has a stadium.
Will there be lights on the practice field?
How long in construction time from beginning to end?
There is a fire lane and the bus route is behind her house
and she is conerned wilth the traffic through here.
Mark Glaser
6912 Eliott Crt.
Concerns:
Mr. Glaser stated that his concerns were the sama as those
above.
* Should ~ead 20 signatures no+_ 120. 18 agains+_, 1 for' and
Kim Jones
4313 Keys Dr.
Concerns:
Was told by F & J salesman that there would be a park in
this area.
Chairman Fiumara explained to Ms. Jones that the city has
no control over what the salesmen tell potential customers
and that this is a problem that arrises constantly.
Tammy LaFleur
7101 Eliott Crt.
Concerns:
At this time Ms. La Fluer stated that everyone is conerned
with the same problems. Would it be possible that the
citizens list their names and compile all concerns so that
the hearing could be more expediant?
Chairman Fiumara stated that he understood what Ms. LaFluer
was saying but that all present have a right to voice their
concerns.
Bart Ri~perger
4625 Keys Dr.
Concerns:
Mr. Ricperger lives across from the school entrance and is
concerned with possible vandalism from Middle School children.
Also, he is conerned with the possiblilty of bus accidents
on his street.
Bennie Richardson
4309 Keys Dr.
Concerns:
Asked if this was the only site on the west side that had
been taken into consideration?
Chairman Fiumara stated that it was.
John Balders
7016 Eliott Crt.
Concerns:
If the school has blechers at the stadium they will be
approximately 20' away from his living room. His concern
is that people who are on the blechers will be able to see
directly into his living room.
David Poole
7100 Eliott Crt.
Concerns:
Will there be any after hours securilty set up for the
school?
Elizabeth Ri~perger
4265 Keys Dr.
Concerns:
Stated that she has the same conerns as her husband who spoke
earlier .
Ralph Clemens
6900 Eliott Crt.
Concerns:
The market value of his home will go down because of the
school being built so close to his property.
Ken McCorkle
6808 Eliott Crt.
Concerns:
Mr. McCorkle feels that the fumes from the buses bill be harm-
ful to the residents in the vicinity of the alley where the
buses will be loading and unloading children. Also stated
that Keys Dr. is a very heavy traffic area and that Keys Dr
cannot handle the additional traffic that will be caused
by the new school. He also is concerned with the speed'used
yth~ drivers who travel this Drive and the potential
azara for children walking to ana ~rom scnool.
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Chairman Fiumara stated that school zones will be provided
along this area and that the Police Chief does not feel
that this will be a problem. That the school zones are
enforced by the Police Department.
Larry Dawkins
6812 Eliott Crt.
Concerns:
Mr. Dawkins would like to see the school site moved to the
east side of the city. He does not feel that there is a
need for a middle shcool on the west side at this time.
Member Brantley explained to Mr. Dawkins that the reason for
this site on the east side is to eventually keep children
from having to cross Main Street (F.M. 423). Also that
there is a 205 acre area soon to be opened for residential
development.
Patricia Divers
4329 Keys Dr.
Concerns:
Will any of the traffic from the shcool exit onto Nervin St
or will it all empty onto Keys Dr.?
Chairman Fiumara answered this question and stated that it
will all empty onto Keys Dr. because Nervin St. is not a
through street.
Steven Schmidt
4245 Iola
Concerns:
Would it be possible to move the school farther out toward
the Stewarts Creek Peninsula?
John Carpenter
4277 Keys Dr.
Would it be possible to re-position the athletic practice
field?
Rick Jensen
7112 Eliott Crt.
Concerns:
Mr. Carpenters house is the last house on Eliott Crt. and his
concern is that there will be a drainage problem for him.
He now has water that stays in his alley for a long period
of time after a rain. He does not want to have more water
to stagnate in this area after the school is built.
The Commission Members showed Mr. Jensen, on th site plan,
how L.I.S.D. Plans to raise the property so that the drainage
will drain toward the cnter of the property and run off toward
Stewart Creek Peninsula.
Tonya Ridder
4257 Driscol
Concerns:
Does L.I.S.D. have another site in mind?
At this time several citizens wondered how L.I.S.D. could
own land that is zoned Single Family, they thought this
meant that only homes could be built in this area.
Member Bock stated that it is like any other transaction of
property , one business sells land to another business. The
transaction is recorded in the County Clerks Office in Denton.
Although a tract of land is zoned for one thing it can be
rezoned by the city for a number of reasons, one being the
request by the owner of that tract of land, depending on the
type of use the owner wants. Another type of request is the
one being discussed at this time, a Specific Use Permit. This
is to allow a particular type of use for a tract of land
already zoned, such as Single Family, this does not change
the zoning but lets the owner use it for a @articular use
other than what it is zoned as. (Single Family zoning with
a Specif Use Permit to build a school instead of residential
homes.)
Before closing the Public Hearing a lengthy discussion followed
with the citizens.
At this time other questions were raised.
Keith Christy
7004 Eliott Crt.
Concern:
How much property is there for the school to be built on?
Mr. Tommy Turner stated that there was approximatly 28
acres.
Keith Bernard
Would like to see better posting of Zoning changes. Like
signs on the property that have requested these changes.
Mr. Tommy Turner informed the citizens and Commission
Members that signs have been made and will, from now on,
be posted on the property in questions.
At this time Chairman Fiumara informed the citizens that the
Public Hearing will be closed and that all questions and
concerns will have to cease. He asked if there was any further
concerns other than those already stated. There were none.
bhairmna Fiumara stated that all the conerns will be considered.
Motion to close the Public Hearing for the Specific Use Permit
for L.I.S.D. to build ~ school on property zoned Singl Family.
The motion was seconded by member Foster, the motion carried
with the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
At this time a discussion by the Commission Members regarding
the concerns raised by the citizens followed this motion.
Mr. Marshall Durham was asked if there would be a stadium and
lights at the new Middle School. Mr. Durham stated that this
will only be a practice field and does not see it being used as
a playing field for a long period of time. Mr. Durham also
stated that L.I.S.D. would look into possibly moving the school
farther away from the residents homes. Mr. Durham also stated
that the school had a capacity for 1000 students. During the
discussion a question was raised concerning the trees that are
there. Would it be possible to save them. Mr. Durham said that
they would do the best they could and if there arose a problem
that L.I.S.D. would check with Mr. Tommy Turner before doing
anything.
At this time a motion to approve the Specific Use Permit for
the Lewisvilte Independent School District to build a Middle
School on property genenerally located on the north side of
Keys Drive and approximatley 200' west of Anderson Drive and
extending northbound to the Stewarts Creek Peninsual on property
zoned Single Family was made by Member Solohubow and seconded by
Member Brantley. The motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
6. ~onsideration of Preliminary and Final Plat for Lewisville
Independent School District's proposed Middle School site.
Generally located on the north side of Keys Drive, approx-
imately 200' west of Anderson Drive and extending northbound
to Stewart Creek Peninisula.
** Member Bock stated that a seal was not present on the plat
and Member Solohubow stated that a 746' dedicated easement
with man holes at both ends and water line is not =hown on
the plat and needs to be shown.
Discussion followed.
At this time Member Bock made a motion that the preliminary
and final plat for the Lewisville Independent School District
Middle School be tabled and brought back after required
changes have been made: plat signed, sealed and dated
with the following contingencies:
That a screening fence be palced approximately 11'6" from
the back of the curb at Keys Drive and Eliott Crt. along
** Member Solohubow sta*:ed ~hat a sea] was not present
on the plat and Member Bock stated that a 746' dedicated
easement with man ho]es at both enads and water' ] ]ne is
not shown on the plat.
alley, western property line approximately 1600 feet. That
a review be made of the proximity of the tract of land to
the property line. That the placement of facilites be
reviewed for their proximity to the adjacent property. That
all the concerns of the citizens be considered. That L.I.S.D.
submit drainage back to the city staff for their review Need
the relationship and location of one story and two story
school area and all these considerations be brought back
to Planning & Zoning before being submitted to the City
Council as an addition to the site plan. The motion was
seconded by Member Foster and carried with the following
vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
7. Consideration of Site Plan approval for a proposed car
Wash/jiffy Lube Center to be located on Main Street (F.M.
423) immediately south of The Colony Leader/The Colony
Meat Market and being .558 acre part of a 7.031 acre
subdivision, as requested by the Car Wash Equipment Company.
A lengthy discussion over the site plan followed this item.
After discussion a motion was made by member Brantley that
the Site Plan for the Car Wash/Jiffy Lube Center be approved
with the following stipulations:
1. 24' foot access fire lanes.
2. The 59' plus or minus frontarea must be verified by staf~
by using Wendy's site plan for varification as to where their
fire lanes are placed. Fire lane stripping must be shown on
site plan.
3. Delete one parking space on the south corner of the site.
4. Irrigation and landscaping from back of curb on Main Street
(F.M. 423) to back of curb on property, both sides of curb
cut.
5. Proposed contour 587 indicated._ ~
6. Revise contour 585 behind the building adjacent to the
property line, between the Lube Center and the Car Wash.
7. Dimension from facia curb to Lube Center.
8. "Entrance Only" sign for designation.
9. South east corner of property to extend 6" curb all the way
along the property line.
10. One dimension from the equipment room to facia fence.
11. Also need to tie down the Car Wash to the property.
12. Signature on the plans
13. Obtain a letter from Fox & Jacobs allowing them to have
access ~o their property while they are grading the
Car Wash/jiffy Lube site.
14. Must file a 1023 form with the Sate permitting them to work
on the States' Right -of - Way.
This motion was seconded .by Member Bock and carried, with the
following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
8. General Business.
Chairman Fiumara thanked Bob Van Til for his input into
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this meeting. Member Bock stated that she will get
togehter with Bob and go over the check list for staff
and the engineers to use.
At this time Member Brantely did state that the Commission
would like to see the letters from the Engineers in their
packets. Bob also stated that he would like to have a
work session with the P & Z Members as soon as possible.
The Members agreed to this and will get back with Bob
on a time and date.
At this time Chairman Fiumara read a letter of resignation
from Member Dawsey. His resignation will be effective
September 16, 1987.
All the Commission Members thanked Member Dawsey for
his input while he was on the Commission.
Member Dawsey informed the Commission that he had enjoyed
working with them and that he felt that the Commission
was doing a superb job.
At this time Chairman Fiumara made a motion to adjourn'the
meeting, the motion was seconded by Member Sharp and carried
with the following vote:
Ayes All Present
Noes None
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
Robert Fiumara, Chairman
~dy Shir ,k~R~cordi~g Sec~'etary
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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY
HELD ON AUGUST 25, 1987
A REGULAR SESSION of the Planning & Zoning Commission of
the City of The Colony, Texas, Denton County, was called
to Order at 7:30 p.m. with ~he following Members in
attendance:
Bob Fiumara Chairman
Bill Sharp Vice-Chairman
Agnes Foster Member
Cathy Bock Member
Tim Solohubow Member
Earl Brantley Member
Tom Dawsey Member
a quorum was established. Also in attendance was Bill Hall,
City Manager; Bob Van Til, Administrative Staff Planner;
Tommy Turner, Public Works Director; Harvey Bradley, Councilman;
Marshall Durham, L.I.S.D.; George Gillett, The Colony Challenge;
Jeff Ball, The Colony Leader.
A motion to open ~he meeting was made by Member Dawsey
and seconded by Member Solohubow and carried with the
following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
At this time Chairman Fiumara asked that Agenda Item ~5
regarding the Preliminary and Final Plat for the L.I.S.D.
proposed Middle School to be located on uhe north side of
Keys Drive, approximately 200 feet west of Anderson Drive,
and extending northbound to Stewarts Creek Peninsula be
heard now, due to having citizens present with concerns
regarding this item. Chairman Fiumara informed the citizens
that the Planning & Zoning Commission Public Hearing had
already been held and that this meeting only concerned the
preliminary and final plat approval. That those citizens
present need to go to the City Council meeting on August
31, 1987 and inform the Council of their concerns it was
now out of the Planning & Zoning Commissions hands and that
City Council now will have the final say so regarding this
matter. Chairman Fiumara thanked those citizens present
and stated ~hat the Commission Members were very glad to
see the citizens at the meeting. Chairman Fiumara also
stated that he would like to see more citizen input at the
Planning & Zoning meetings and all citizens present were
welcome to stay and observe how the zoning Commission board
functioned.
Item #5 Continuance of Preliminary and Final Plat for
Lewisville Independent School District proposed
Middle School. Generally located on the north
side of Keys Drive, approximately 200 feet west
of Anderson Drive and extending northbound to
Stewart Creek Peninsula.
Chairman Fiumara asked if there were any discussion
regarding this matter. Member Solohubow asked i~
~he City had a plat that had been signed, sealed
and dated. Mr. Turner informed uhe Commission that
there was a plat with signature, seal and date
affixed.
The Commission asked Mr. Durham if the concerns of
the citizens in the area of the proposed Middle
school had been taken into consideration by the
the L.I.S.D. and the Architect for the L.I.S.D.?
Mr. Durham stated that he was not aware if uhis
had been considered or not, but that he will
write a letter addressing each concern from the
those citizens and present it to the City Council
at the meeting on August 31, 1987.
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At this time Chairman Fiumara asked if there was any
further discussion regarding this item. Being no further
discussion Chairman Fiumara asked for a motion.
Member Bock made a motion to approve the Preliminary and
Final Plat for Lewisville Independent School District
proposed Middle School to be generally located on the
north side of Keys Drive and approximately 200 feet
west of Anderson Drive and extending northbound to
Stewards Creek Peninsula. The motion was seconded by
Member Solohubow and carried with the following vote:
Member Brantley, yes; Member Foster, yes: Member Dawsey,
yes; Member Solohubow, yes; Member Bock, yes; Vice-Chairman
Sharp, no; Chairman Fiumara, yes.
Chairman Fiumara asked if there were any further questions
from the audience regarding the L.I.S.D. Middle School?
* At this time Mr. Bill Hall, City Manager informed Lhe
audience that he would answer all questions regarding this
matter at any time. With this statement the audience
proceeded to leave. MR. Hall and Councilman Bradley
followed the audiance out into the hall and began to
answer to their questions. With no further discussion
regarding this item Chairman Fiumara asked that the next
item on the Agenda be heard.
Item ~1 Approval of minutes of August 11, 1987 meeting.
A motion to approve the minutes of the August
11 meeting with the following corrections was
made by Member Bock.
1. Item #5 paragraph 3 should read 20 signatures
not 120. 18 signatures against, 1 for and 1
undecided.
2. Item ~6 paragraph 2 Member Solohubow stated
that a seal was not present of the plat and
Member Bock stated that a 746' dedicated
easement with man holes at both ends and
water line is not shown on the plat.
The motion was seconded by Member Solohubow and
carried with the following vote: Member Solohubow, yes~
Member Brant]ey, yes; Member Daws~V, yes: Member
For't~r, ve~: VJoe-Chm~mnD Sharp, V~S· Chairm~n
Item # 2 Citizen Input.
Ms. Danette Peele of 7100 Elliott Crt. presented
the Commission with a copy of the letter that
was compiled to be presented to the City Council
at the August 31st meeting regarding the L.I.S.D.
Public Hearing asking the Council to postpone any
action regarding this matter until the citizens
in the area of the proposed Middle School are
satisfied with the Site Plan.
Chariman Fiumara accepted the letter for the
Commission and asked chat it be noted in the minutes
of this meeting and that the copy be placed in the
L.I.S.D. file.
At this time a lengthy discussion followed with Ms. Danette
Peele regarding the function of the Commission and the
fact that citizens need to contact their Councilman in their
area if they have concerns. To be sure and get the facts
and not assume or listen to hearsay.
Item #3 Continuance of PUBLIC HEARING from August 11, 1987
regarding mhe request by MCR Enterprises, dba Nick
Oprea, for a change in zoning on property presently
zoned Neighborhood Service. The Applicant seeks to
have the comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Zoning
Map of City of The Colony, Texas amended so as to
give the property generally located on a tract of
land east of and adjacent to Larry's Family
* At this t~me Mr. Bi]] Hall, City Manager, identified himself and
informed the audience that he would be available to answer questions
regarding the proposed school si~e ouside of the P & Z meeting.
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Resturant and west of and adjacent to I.B.M.
property on Camey Road, Abstract 172B, BBB &
C, tract 7, containing .5 acre, a General
Retail Classification.
At this time Mr. Van Til informed the Commission that
Mr. Oprea would not be present and that uhey could vote
to table this item or vote to approve the zoning change.
Chairman Fiumara stated that Mr. Oprea or the owners of
the property need to be present in order to vote on this
matter. At this time Chairman Fiumara motioned that Mr.
Oprea would need to start this procedure all over again.
Mr. Oprea will need to refile for the zoning change and
that the Commission would like him to also file for an
Specific Use Permit at the same time. The motion was
seconded by Member Solohubow and carried with the following
vote:
Ayes Ail present
Noes None
Item #4 PUBLIC HEARING as requested by Figano's Resturant
to have the comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and
Zoning Map of the City of The Colony amended so
as uo give the property generally located on the
east side of Main Street (F.M. 423) and south
of North Colony Blvd., in the Lombard Plaza
Shopping Center, a Specific Use Permit to sell
beer, wine and liquor by the drink in a Shopping
Center Classification.
A motion to open the PUBLIC HEARING was made by
Member Solohubow and seconded by Member Foster the
motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
A representative of Figano's was not present for
this Public Hearing so a motion to continue until
the September 8th meeting was made by Member Bock
and seconded by Member Solohubow. The motion
carried with the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
Item #5 General Business.
a. Jiffy Lube
Discussion followed ~his item.
* Commission Members were concerned uhat the Staff
be satisfied with the Service Pit that it did
comply with City Codes. Mr Turnerstated that the
staff was satisfied with the Service Pit and that
the grease traps will be placed in the storm and
sewer drains.
At this time Chairman Fiumara asked uhat a motion to close
the meeting be made.
A motion to close the meeting was made by Member Solohubow
and seconded by Member Foster. The motion carried with the
following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Robert Fiumara, Chairman ~dy Sh~, Secretary
* Member' Brant]ey did review the fourteen (14) items on the Jiffy Lube
site plan and that they had been cleared.
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY
HELD ON SEPTEMBER 8, 1987
A REGULAR SESSION of the Planning & Zoning Commission of the
city of The Colony, Texas, Denton County, was called to order
at 7:30 p.m. with the following Members in attendance:
Bob Fiumara Chairman
Bill Sharp Vice-Chairman
Agnes Foster Member
Cathy Bock Member
Tim Solohubow Member
Earl Brantley Member
Tom Dawsey Member
a quorum was established. Also in attendance was Bob Van Til,
Administrative Suaff Planner; Tommy Turner, Public Works
Director; George Gillett, The Colony Challenge; Judy Shirk,
Recording Secretary:
A motion to open the meeting was made by Member Bock and seconded
by Member Solohubow. The motion carried with the following
vote:
Ayes Ail present
Noes NOne
1. Approval of minutes of the August 25 meeting.
Member Bock made a motion to approve the minutes of the
August 25, 1987 meeting with the folowing changes:
Page 2, paragraph 3:
Chariman Fiumara asked it there were any further
questions from the audience regarding the LISD Middle
School. At this time, Mr. Bill Hall, City Manager,
identified himself and informed the audience that he
would be available to answer any questions regarding
the proposed school site outside of the P& Z meeting.
With no further discussion regarding this item
Chairman Fiumara asked that the next item on the agenda
be heard.
Item #5. That it be noted that Member Brantley did note
that he did review the fourteen (14) items on the Jiffy
LUbe site plan and that they had been cleared.
At this time Member Dawsey seconded the motion to approve the
minutes the motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
At this time Chairman Fiumara asked that Item # 4 on the agenda
be heard.
4. Continuation of PUBLIC HEARING from August 11, 1987 meeting,
regarding request by ~igano's'Restau~ant that the Compre-
hensive Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the city of The
Colony, Texas be amended so as to give the property
generally located on the east side of Main Street (FM
423) and South Colony Blvd., in the Lombard Shopping
Center, a Specific Use Permit to sell beer, wine and
Liquor by the drink in a Shopping Center Classification
A motion to open the PUBLIC HEARING Was make by Vice-Chairman
Sharp and seconded by Member Brantley, the motion carried
with the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes NOne
587
Mr. Vern White, 50% owner of Figano's was present to answer
~y questions the Members might have. Member Bock thanked Mr.
White for the complete site plans, she stated that they were
very good.
At this time there was a discussion on the site plan.
Member Solohubow asked if the handicapped restrooms were
in compliance with city codes. Mr. Van Til stated that they
were. Also Member Solohubow asked that parking spaces be in
compliance with city codes. Mr. Van Til stated that the
parking was within code for the resturant and within compliance
of the shoppin center.
At this time the Commission raised questions regarding the
bar and game area. The age of the employees within this area ?
Mr. White stated that the employees for the bar and game area
would be twenty-one (21) years of age. Is there a way to be
able to keep persons under age from entering the bar and game
are? Mr. White stated that the bar and game area are visable
from the cashiers stand and that the stand is in an area that
controls the entrances into both the bar/game and resturant.
Also that the bar/game area can be seen form the office through
a window.
At this time Chairman Fiumara asked if there were any further
questions.
* Member Solohubow brought up the fact that storage cannot run
all the way to the electrical panel, that it must be three (3)
feet from this. That on the plans it looked like the storage
cannisters for soft drinks did in fact run up to the panel.
Mr. White said that they would be moved if they are in violation
of the city code. Mr. White did say that there had been some
changes in the plans since they had been reviewed by staff.
The canges are: that a hall way had been put in between the
resturant and the bar by the office for a more conveinent
way to serve drinks in the resturant. That a three(3) foot
by six (6) foot door had been put in the entrance to the
resturant. Mr. White also stated that food would be served
in both the bar and the resturant.
With discussion over a motion was made to close the Public
Hearing by Chairman Fiumara and seconded by Member Bock. The
motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
At this time Member Bock made a motion to approve the request
by Figano's Restaurant to have the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
and Zoning Map of the city of The Colony amended to give the
property generally located on the east side of Main Street (FM
423) and South of North Colony Blvd., in the LOmbard Shopping
Center, a Specific Use Permit, to sell beer, wine and liquor
by the drink in a ShoppingCenter classification, with the
following stipulations:
That an updated site plan for the resturant be submitted
to the City Council with it showing the added hall way,
and the three (3) foot by six (6) foot door, and that
the storage cannisters be placed on the site plan three
(3) feet from the electrical panel.
The motion was seconded by Member Solohubow and carried with the
following vote: Member Bock, yes; member Solohubow, yes, Member
Brantley, yes; Member Foster, yes, Member Dawsey, abstain;
Vice-Chairman, Sharp, yes; Chairman Fiumara, yes.
2. Citizen Input.
None at this time.
* Member So]oubow d~d not state that it was a fact that storage cannot
run w~th~n 3 feet of an electrica] panel but that ho would ]~ke it
looked ~nto.
3. Report from Commission Member reqarding the City Council
Meeting held on the August 31,' 19~7
Chairman Fiumara, Member Foster and Member Solohubow
attended this Council meeting. Chairman Fiumara
stated that the Mayor and City Council handled the
meeting in an orderly manner. Dr. Downing of LISD
was present at this meeting. LISD School Board Member
Charlie Parker stated to the Council that he had kept
in close contact with the Planning & Zoning Commission
during the LISD Middle School situation. Member Bock
wanted it noted that Mr Parker did attend the August 25
meeting held by the Commission regarding the Middle School
but that that was the only time Mr. Parker made himself
available to the Commission.
5. General Business.
a. Mr. Bob Van Til wanted to inform the Planning &Zoning
Commission that everything regarding the LISD Middle
School had been done correctly but that strong
reaction form the citizens was because they felt the
process had been done backwards.
b. Planned developemnt district and straight single
family zoning.
Discussion followed.
At this time Mr. Van Till stated that Redwood Development
was interested in the Winnwood peninsula and would like
information regarding the types of zoning. The Comm-
ission stated that they were more than willing to have
a work session with these developers and go over the
zoning with them. Chairman Fiumara asked Mr. Van Til
to set up a work session with Redwood for the nexx
Planning & Zoning Commission meeting. Mr. Van Til
stated that he would.
c. Date for work session to go over the procedures manual.
This work session was set for the next scheduled
Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.
d. Landscape ordinance.
Chariman Fiumara asked that Mr. Van Til approach the
City Manage and the City Council to see what they
would like to see done and to bring their opinions
back at the next scheduled meeting. Mr. Van Til
stated that he would.
** At thi~ time Chairman Fiumara asked that the recording secretary
keep a list of all tabled and continued items so that these
items will not be forgotten.
At this time Chairman Fiumara asked for a motion to close the
meeting. The motion to adjourn was made by Member Bock and seconded
by Vice-Chairman Sharp. The motion carried with the following
vote:
Ayes Ail present
Noes None
meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
** That Specific Use Perm]ts be added to the ]]st of ail continued
items by the recording secretary.
Chariman Fiumara Recording Secretary, Judy Shirk
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY
HELD ON SEPTEMBER 22, 1987
A REGULAR SESSION of the Planning & Zoning Commission of the city of The
Colony, Texas, Denton County, was called to Order at 7:30 p.m. with the
following Members in attendance:
Bob Fiumara Chairman
Earl Brantley Member
Tim Solohubow Member
Bill Sharp Vice-Chairman
Agnes Foster Member
Cathy Bock Member
a quorum was established. Also in attendance was Bob Van-Tll, Administrative
Staff Planner; Tommy Turner, Public Works Director; with Judy Shirk,
Recording Secretary not present due to illness. Member Bock took minutes
in Ms. Shirks absence.
Member Foster made a motion to open the meeting and it was seconded by
Member Solohubow.
At this time Chairman Fiumara asked that Agenda Item number(3 a)be discussed.
Mr. Van Till intoduced Mr. Strief the owner of the property just south of
the Nickles property on the Winnwood Peninsula. Mr. Strief stated to the
Commission that he would like to see a road developed that would go
directly to his property so he would not have to go all the way around
the Redwood developemnt to reach his home. The plans for the Redwood
Development at this time show the road now going to Mr. Strief's property
as being closed off and a new road put in that will go around the
perimeter of the Redwood Development. Mr. Strief came to the meeting to
talk to Mr. Chas. Fitzgerald of Redwood Development to discuss this with
him. At this time Mr. Van Till asked that this Agenda Item be tabled
until Mr. Fitzgerald arrived. The Commission agreed.
At this time Chairman Fiumara went to Agenda Item number one.
1. Approval of minutes of the September 8th, 1987 meeting.
A motion to approve these minutes was made by Member Bock with the
following corrections:
Page 2 paragraph 6. Member Solohubow did not state that
it was a fact that storage cannot run within 3 feet of
an electrical panel but that he would like it looked
into.
Page 3 paragraph 9. That Specific Use Permits be added
to the list of all continued and tabled items by the
recording secretary.
The motion was seconded by Member Solohubow. The motion carried
with the following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None
During this time Mr. Chis Fitzgerald arrived to discuss with the Planning
and Zoning Commission the difference between straight zoning and planned
developemnt.
Chairman Fiumara, at this time, went back to Agenda Item number 3 for
discussion.
At this time a lengthy discussion followed in which the following
points were discussed:
Mr. Chas Fitzgerald presented to the Commission a set of plans dipicting
the Redwood Development. TO have --~ Family Zoning, Commercial Zoning,
Shopping Center Zoning, School Site, etc: Mr. Chas Fitzgerald stated that
he has done research on straight zoning versus planned development and
for all concerned the straight zoning is the most plusable in terms of
builders, cities and developers. The entire development is mapped out
according to the zoning to be used in that area.
Chairman Fiumara raised question regarding Multifamily Zoning. Member
Bock stated that the city of The Colony has Multifamily i and 2 which the
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density for these zoning classification is MF 1, fifteen (15) unites per
acrea and MF 2, twenty-five (25) units per acrea.
Chairman Fiumara stated that:~he would like, to see {he~edwood Development
on Winnwood Peninsula be placed in the Lewisville Independant School
District to coincide with the city of The Colony if at all possible.
Concerned raised by Chairman Fiumara and Member Bock on the amount of
SF 4 zoning which allows 1500 sq. ft. housing on 7000 sq. ft. lot
size. The density in the zoning is a co~cern.~ ~ ~' ~
At this time a discussion between the Commission and Redwood Development,
regarding market value and the SF 4 zoning followed.
SUMMARY
The discussion was on the saleing points of this particular zoning
classification and wheather this type of zoning has a saleing point,for
new buyers or second buyers based on the square footage of houses, lots
and density of this area.
Chairman Fiumara stated that the way the plan is tayed out now that Redwood
would have a difficult time saling it to the City Council and also to
the Planning & Zoning Commission. Chairman Fiumara asked if Redwood would
consider a Planned Development instead of Straight Zoning?
Member Bock was concerned with the grid streets in the plan and that the
Commission does not want to see these in developments within the city.
Member Bock feels that a Planned Development would be more flexible for
Redwood and the city.
Chairman Fiumara stated that Planning & Zoning would be willing to get
with Redwood any time to develope a plan that both the city and Redwood
would be happy with.
* Commission was concerned with areas that were not shown as to what would
be built in this area~.i The CommisSion felt that inorder to zone they
will need to see a complete plan as to what will be built in each area.
At this time Chairman Fiumara informed Mr. Fitzgerald that the Commission
is willing to work with Redwood Development and that he personnaly does
not have a problem with the straight zoning. . ~
The Commission asked Mr. Van Til to check into the exact density of MF 1
and 2 zoning,and to present it at the next Planning & Zoning meeting if
possible.
B. Procedure Manual.
** Member Bock raised concern that not all zoning classifications have
to bring a site plan before the P & Z Commission~ If this is the
case then the landscaping for property cannot be included as a
part of the development of L. property.
Chairman Fiumara asked that Mr. Van Til look into this problem and
see if it is covered or does P & Z need to amend the zoning Ordinance
to cover this.
At this time a discussion over the Policies and Procedures Manual followed.
After discussion Chairman Fiumara stated that all in all the Manual was
well done and that it basically covered all the points that Planning
& Zoning has had problems With in the past.
At this time Member Solohubow mad a motion to adjourn the meeting the
motion was seconed by Member Foster the~motion carried with the
following vote:
Ayes All present
Noes None.
Meeting adjourned at ...............
Robert Fiumara, Chairman ~Z~y Shi R~cording Secretary
Tapes for this meeting will be held for an indeffinite period of time.
* Should Read.. "The Commission felt that in order to consider this
zoning, they would like to see an idea as to what would be proposed
in each section.~"
** The Following sentence added before Member Bock raised concern that
not all zoning.. Mr. Van Til reported that Bill Hall, City Manager
felt that a landscaping ordinance would not be necessary at this
time because a plan has to be submitted at the time of site plan
approval.