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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/10/78 P&Z MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CITY OF THE COLONY DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS JANUARY 10, 1978 THE STATE OF TEXAS ) ) COUNTY OF DENTON ) The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas, convened in Regular Session, open to the public, at the front area of the City Hall in the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 10, 1978, and the roll was called of the members to wit: Harry Hunsicker Chairman Bob Brown Member Lloyd Hodges Member Richard Turner Member Mark Crow Member and Member Brown and Member Hodges were not in attendance; however, a quorum was established. Member Brown did come in late. Also present was Frank Graham, Fox & Jacobs, and Janice Carroll, Secretary. The first item considered was the approval of the minutes for the regular meeting of December 6, 1977. Member Turner moved that the minutes be approved as written. Member Crow seconded the motion. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes : All members present voted aye Noes: None Chairman Hunsicker stated that the second item that must be considered is the term and place of the new members. Chairman Hunsicker explained that Member Art Welty resigned from place two, a two year term; Member Cathy Bock resigned from place three, a one year term; and Mike Mansfield resigned from place four, a one year term. A drawing was held and the results were as follows: Richard Turner drew place two, a two year term; Lloyd Hodges drew place three, a one year term; Mark Crow drew place four, a one year term. Chairman Hunsicker explained that these terms do run concurrent with that of the City Council, and the one year terms will expire this April. Chairman Hunsicker then told the members of a request of a medical doctor to set up a medical practice in a temporary building until the proposed shopping center is completed. Chairman Hunsicker stated that Doctor Manuel first talked with Fox & Jacobs and with the city. Linda Adams, Mayor Pro Tem, is of the opinion that this should be done by ordinance, Chairman Hunsicker stated. Member Crow was concerned that this might set a precedent that could create problems. Frank Graham answered that the temporary building would be located in the only location where facilities are readily available; however, he emphasized that Fox & Jacobs does not want to make this decision. After a brief discussion, Member Crow moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission present a recommendation to the City Council asking that they consider a variance to allow the installation of a portable building. Member Brown seconded the motion. The mition was carried by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None The Commission then began the further study and review of the proposed Zoning Ordinance for the City of The Colony. After a lengthy session, ~ -1- they concluded this area of study for the evening by assigning specific work assignments. It was decided that Members Hodges and Brown would study the residential classifications in Sections 1-4, and that Member Hunsicker would study the commercial classifications in the same sections. Members Turner and Crow would study the Sections five through nine. Chairman Hunsicker stated that there would be a Work Session the following Tuesday. There being no further action to be taken by the Commission, Member Turner moved that the meeting be adjourned. Member Crow seconded the motion. The motion was passed by the following vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noe~ : None ~ The meeting was adjourned. Janice Carroll -2-