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January 7, 2008 Special Joint with P&Z
MINUTES OF SPECIAL SESSION OF COUNCIL
HELD ON JANUARY 7, 2008
The Joint Special Session ofthe City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission ofthe City
of The Colony, Texas, was called to order at 6:30 p.m. on the 7th day of January 2008, at City Hall,
6800 Main Street, The Colony, Texas, with the following roll call:
John Dillard
Allen Harris
John Marshall
Joe McCourry
Kirk Mikulec
Perry Schrag
Joel Marks
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Mayor Pro-tern
Councilmember
Present
Present
Present (arrived 6:32)
Present
Present (arrived 7:00)
Present
Absent
Also present were Planning and Zoning Commission Members: Brian Wade, Deville Hubbard,
Michael Barrett, Karen Hames, Marlene Milsak, and Debbie Morrison.
And with four council members present a quorum was established and the following items were
addressed:
1. Armor Safe Technologies - The 2.981 acre tract is located south of S. Colony
Boulevard, west of West port Drive, and approximately 360 feet west ofFM 423 (Main
Street). The Planning and Zoning Commission will make a recommendation and the
City Council will consider the following items:
A. Hold a public hearing, discuss, and consider approval of a Special Exception regarding
alternate roofing material within the Gateway Overlay District. (SE07-0006)
B. Hold a public hearing, discuss and consider adoption of an ordinance changing the
zoning on 1.586 acres from General Retail (GR) zoning district to the Shopping Center
(SC) zoning district. (Z07-0006)
C. Hold a public hearing, discuss and consider adoption of an ordinance granting a
Specific Use Permit to allow Light Assembly uses in the Shopping Center (SC) zoning
district. (SUP07-0005)
D. Discuss and consider approval of a site plan for Armor Safe Technologies located on
Lot 1, Block A of the Robinson Addition. (SP07-0016)
City attorney Bob Hager reviewed the procedures for this joint meeting by saying that following
the call to order by the council and P&Z, council can accept discussion and public input that is
offered during the P&Z segment of the meeting. All items will be discussed collectively.
Chair Brian Wade called the Planning and Zoning meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. He read the
agenda items then opened the public hearing at 6:35 p.m.
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January 7, 2008 Special Joint with P&Z
Planner Wes Morrison reviewed this project and the items for consideration. He added that
the location is in the Gateway Overlay District where metal roofing is currently not allowed
without a special exception. He reviewed the site plan and elevations, and stated the lake
view requirements have been met.
Applicant Larry Robinson, along with Civil Engineer Don Rankin, Architect Terry Sullivan,
and Sandy Jacobs presented the project. It was noted that the applicant currently operates
his business at 5201 South Colony Boulevard. There is no manufacturing planned for this
new location, only assembly and minor paint touchup. A review of the building materials
followed. After commission members concluded their questions Chairman Wade determined
there were no others wishing to provide public input on this project and closed the public
hearing at 7: 10 p.m.
Commissioner Hubbard made a motion to approve all items under consideration to include a
requirement that the roofbe constructed of a grey sheen AEP span or similar product. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Milsak and all members voted aye. The Planning
and Zoning meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Mayor Dillard then opened the public hearing for the council session at 7:15 p.m. Bob
Hager reminded council they can accept the P &Z and staff comments as presented earlier.
Councilmember Harris asked how many trucks would be expected at this site. The applicant
stated approximately five eighteen-wheelers per day. Councilmember Marshall asked about
the "mag wind" product that is designed to generate electric power through wind energy.
The applicant advised this is a experimental product that needs as little as 5 mph winds to
begin generating power. There will be no noise emitting from the equipment. The public
hearing was closed at 7:22 p.m.
Motion to approve all four items under consideration- Harris; second by Marshall; motion passed
with all ayes.
And with no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
J n Dillard, Mayor
ity of The Colony
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Christie Wilson, TRMC, City Secretary
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