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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CITY OF THE COLONY
FEBRUARY 14, 1978
STATE OF TEXAS )
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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
City Hall of the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas, at 7:00 P.M.,
Tuesday, February 14, 1978, and the roll was called of the members of the
Commission, to wit :
Harry Hunsicker Chairman
Bob Brown Member
Mark Crow Member
Lloyd Hodges Member
Richard Turner Member
and all members were present with the exception of Member Hodges; however,
a quorum was established. Also present was Janice Caroll, Secretary and
Frank Graham, Fox and Jacobs. The meeting was called to order by Chairman
Hunsicker.
The first item considered by the Commission was the approval of the
minutes submitted for the regular meeting held January 10, 1978. Member
Brown moved to accept the minutes as written. Member Turner seconded
the motion. The motion was carried by the following votes:
Ayes: All members present voted aye
Noes : None
At this time, Chairman Hunsicker asked that Member Brown preside over
the meeting to enable Chairman Hunsicker to present his zoning change
request letter for the Commission to consider (attached). Mr. Hunsicker
showed the Commission members exactly where each piece of land is located
and explained the zoning changes. There followed a lengthy discussion.
Member Crow was concerned that the Commission had not developed the zoning
ordinance to the point that a knoweldgable decision can be made by the
Commission. Member Turner agreed but also stated that The Colony needed
to move forward in the development of commercial property.
Prior to making a decision on the zoning change request, the meeting was
turned over to Frank Graham, Fox and Jacobs to present the Master Land
Use Plan in its final form. Mr. Graham, for the benefit of the new
Planning and Zoning Commission members, presented the background of this
study. He emphasized that this is a land use plan not a zoning plan, and
is for guidance only. Member Crow asked if the location of the shopping
center was leased on this study. This will ultimately be the center of
The Colony according to this plan, Mr. Graham explained.
Diverting back to the zoning change request, Member Crow asked if there
would be problems if other developers requested to build prior to the
completion of the City's zoning ordinance. Mr. Hunsicker stated that in
reality this would not be a problem as all developers must work with Fox
and Jacobs, and they are concerned with the growth of the City. Member
Turner felt that Fox and Jacobs interest sometimes lulls the citizens
into a false sense of security because of their vested dollar. He asked
if there would be a danger of the development of low income multiple
housing in this area. If the City adopts a Home Rule proceedings, stated
Frank Graham, adding that there are economic conditions that protect the
City. There followed a discussion of the Eberhart situation.
A brief discussion was held regarding a public hearing, its use and the
major questions that will be asked.
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In conclusion, Member Brown made a motion to approve the Master Land
Use Plan. Member Turner seconded the motion. The motion was carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Ail members present voted yes
Noes: None
In regard to the zoning change, Member Crow felt that he was not actually
ready to make a decision. Member Turner agreed, but, also, felt that
progress could not be detained an unreasonable amount of time. Member
Brown then made the motion that these zoning changes be submitted to
the Council for their consideration. Member Crow seconded the motion.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Ail members present voted yes
Noes: None
There being no further business, Member Brown moved to adjourn the
meeting. Member Turner seconded this motion. The motion was carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: All members present voted yes
Noes: None
The meeting was adjourned.
Janice Carroll, City Secretary