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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/23/1978 City Council JOINT PUBLIC HEARING & SPECIAL SESSION OF CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CITY OF THE COLONY DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS MARCH 23, 1978 THE STATE OF TEXAS ) ) COUNTY OF DENTON ) The City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas, held a joint Public Hearing, open to the public, at the City Hall in the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas, at 7:30 P.M., Thursday, March 23, 1978, and the roll was called of the members of the Council to wit: Linda Adams Mayor Pro Tem Cathy Bock Alderman David Dall Alderman Joe Gaulden Alderman - Sandra Shearer Alderman and all were present, thus constituting a quorum. The roll was called of the members of the Planning & Zoning Commission, to wit: Harry Hun sick er Chairman Bob Brown Member Richard Turner Member Mark Crow Member Lloyd Hodges Member Member~ Hodges was not present; however, a quorum was established. Also present was Joel Larkin, City Consultant; Dale Bullough, shopping center developer; Frank Graham, Fox & Jacobs; Joe Federico, Jr., shopping center architect; Janice Carroll, City Secretary and members of the audience. Mayor Pro Tem Adams then called for a motion to open the Public Hearing. Alderman Bock so moved. It was seconded by Alderman Dall. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Ail members present voted aye Noes: None Chairman Hunsicker also called for a motion to open the Public Hearing. Member Turner so moved. It was seconded by Member Crow. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye No e s: Non e Frank Graham of Fox & Jacobs was called upon. He stated that he had submitted zoning change request applications and the appropriate fee to the city. He then introduced Dale Bullough, one of the developers of the proposed Colony Square Shopping Center, to present the reason for the request to rezone to commercial a ten acre tract located on the northwest corner of Colony Boulevard and Paige Road and a five (5) acre tract located on the southwest corner of Colony Boulevard and Paige Road for the purpose of constructing an 84,000 square foot shopping center and a 37,000 square foot shopping center. Mr. Bullough stated that site preparation should begin in April. He added that they received approval on their perman- ent loan today. Member Turner asked the expected complition date. If there are no unforeseen problems, Mr. Bullough answered that it should be open by November, 1978. A brief discussion followed as to possible delays. Chairman ~{unsicker advised Member Turner that the developers must have formal approval from the Winn Dixie Regional Office, and this entails a tremendous amount of paperwork. Mayor Pro Tem Adams asked for statements for or against the zoning change. There being no statements for or against, Mayor Pro Tern Adams asked for a motion to close the Public Hearing. Alderman Bock so moved and Alderman Shearer seconded the motion. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Chairman Hunsicker also asked for a motion to close the hearing. Member Brown so moved, and Member Turner seconded the motion. -2- The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Mr. Larkin advised the Council and Planning & Zoning Commission to go into a special session to consider the requested zoning changes and the site plans for the shopping center. Bob Brown, Planning & Zoning Commission member, moved that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommend to the City Council to undertake consideration of this zoning change. Member Crow seconded the motion. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Bob Brown, Richard Turner and Mark Crow voted aye Noes: None Abstentions: Harry Hunsicker The City Council acknowledged this recommendation. Alderman Gaulden then motioned that the City grant this zoning change. Alderman Bock seconded this motion. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None The second item considered by the City Council was the Site plans for the Colony Square Shopping Center. Dale Bullough presented the plans stating that screening is open for suggestions. Looking at the ten acre tract, Alderman Dall asked if both "L" shaped shopping areas will be built. Harry Hunsicker replied that both areas will be built. A member of the audience, Gene Pollard, asked what percentage is presently leased. Mr. Bu!lough replied that it is 65% leased. There followed a lengthy discussion of traffic flow into the -3- shopping center and screening. Mr. Frederi¢o stated that there will be two wa~ traffic in the parking lanes which improves traffic flow. Gary Shipman, a member of the audience asked if the parking was adequate. He was assured that it was. Richard Turner was concerned as to where store employees would park. Mr. Bullough answered that it is in the stores' lease that they must park in back; however, this is hard to enforce. In regards to screening, Joel Larkin recommended a (6) six foot masonry wall rather than greenery, explaining that it can be maintained more successfully than greenery. In regards to traffic flow, Bob Brown, a member of the audience asked what plans Fox & Jacobs had for Paige Road. Frank Graham of Fox & Jacobs answered that the plan is that it be a.~ divided four lane road but Fox & Jacobs does not own all the land. The City will have to work with the owners of that land, the Griffins, to insure this. Mayor Adams agreed that this is an important point that must be worked out. Concerning the street lighting, Gene Pollard asked who would be responsible for the payment on these lights. Harry Hunsicker replied that the developer is responsible. Mr. Federico added that they are sodium vapor high pressure lamps. The final item discussed was landscaping. Mr. Federico, explained the landscaping plan to the Council, naming the types plants that will be used. Harry Hunsicker assured the Council that the landscaping would be adequate and that an underground sprinkler system will be installed. At this time Mayor Pro Tem Adams asked if there were any further questions. Ken Lewis, a resident living near the shopping center asked about the containment of trash. Mr. Federico answered that the dumpsters will be in the back, adding that the grocery store trash is in an enclosed area. At this time, Alderman Dall moved that the site plan be approved subject to Sayed M. Omar traffic flow study. --4-- Alderman Bock seconded this motion. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None There being no further action to be taken by the Council or the Planning & Zoning Commission, Member Brown moved that the meeting be adjourned. Member Crow seconded the motion. The motion was passed by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None The Planning and Zoning Commission adjourned. Alderman Bock then moved that the Council also adjourn this meeting. Alderman Dall seconded this motion. The motion was passed by the following vote: Ayes: All members present voted aye Noes: None Mayor Pro Tem Adams adjourned the meeting Carroll, City S~cretary