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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/23/77 P&Z MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING THE CITY OF THE COLONY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS JUNE 23, 1977 THE STATE OF TEXAS ) ) COUNTY OF DENTON ) The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas, convened its first meeting, open to the public, at the Colony Municipal Utility District building in the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas, at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 23, 1977, and the following persons were present: Cathy Bock Planning and Zoning Harry Hunsicker Planning and Zoning Mike Mansfield Planning and Zoning Art Welty Planning and Zoning with Bob Brown absent; however, the members present constituted a quorum. Also present were Rick Chadwick, Ex Officio member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Luis Guerrero, Mayor of The Colony, Linda Adams, Alderman of The Colony, Frank Graham, Fox and Jacobs, and Jack Blalock, The Colony Courier. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Guerrero who administered the oath of office to the members of the new Planning and Zoning Commission. The selection of a chairman was proposed and Mike Mansfield expressed his desire to be chairman citing his qualifications and a vote was then taken. A motion was made by Harry Hunsicker to nominate'Mike Mans- field as Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission and was seconded by Cathy Bock. The motion was put to a vote and the motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None It was decided that the Open Meeting.Law would be used requiring 72 hours prior public posting for a regular meeting and in case of an emergency meeting two hours would be required and notification of Jack Blalock. The next item on the agenda would be to draw lots to determine who would have the two, two-year terms and the three, one-year terms. The lots were drawn, and the following terms were selected: Place 1--Harry Hunsicker (two-year term); Place 2--Art Welty (two-year term); Place 3-- Cathy Bock (one-year term); Place 4--Mike Mansfield (one-year term); Place 5--Bob Brown (absent, one-year term). The Commission then selected Art Welty as vice chairman. The nomination was made by Harry Hunsicker and seconded by Cathy Bock. The motion was put to a vote and was carried by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Cathy Bock was named temporary secretary until a permanent secretary could be obtained to take the minutes of the Commission's regular meetings. Mayor Guerrero said he would contact the city secretary and see if she would be available to serve in this capacity. -1- The Commission then discussed the schedule of their regular monthly meetings and it was decided that the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. would be the meeting time. The meetings are to be held in the MUD Building until such time the new City Hall would become availa- ble. The next regular monthly meeting would be held July 11, 1977. Harry Hunsicker requested an update from Frank Graham of Fox and Jacobs on Fox and Jacobs' plans as far as a master plan date. Frank Graham advised the Commission that by July 1 to August 1, Fox and Jacobs expected to have all the necessary data gathered. Between August 1 and September 1, the master plan would be in a workable plan form and then between August 1 and December 1, the written text of the plan will evolve with schematic drawings for commercial, sign control, etc. It was then decided that Mike Mansfield and Harry Hunsicker would work closely with Frank Graham of Fox and Jacobs on the master plan. Harry Hunsicker requested that Bill Davis, City Attorney, be contacted to verify or quality any liability on the Planning and Zoning Commission coverage. He expressed concern that something should be available. Mayor Guerrero and Mike Mansfield indicated they would check into this matter. A discussion of building codes, permits, fees, etc. was then held. Frank Graham cited perhaps we might look into some alternatives since we are in a unique position starting from scratch. One possibility was listed as the organization, HOW, a homeowners warranty service which might be made available to homeowners and/or builders in the new city. Frank Graham brought up the process for platting for the preliminary plat for building. He felt that someone from the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion should be approving these preliminary plats from the builders. The Commission then discussed various problems such as the height of wooden fences, street width, product mix and front door garages. It was decided that Cathy Bock would check into the deed restrictions on the properties. Linda Adams and Dave Dall have copies of the deed restric- ~-~ tions and Linda Adams would turn her copies over to Cathy. Cathy would also check with Bill Davis, City Attorney, to decide who has been and who would be responsible for the enforcement of deed restrictions. Frank Graham suggested that possibly the Planning and Zoning Commission might get together one Saturday and ride around the City of Dallas and other surrounding areas to look at what zoning has or has not done for the other communities. It was decided this might be done sometime after the 4th of July. A motion was then made to adjourn the meeting by Cathy Bock and seconded by Harry Hunsicker. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None -2-