HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/28/03 P&Z Planning and Zoning Commission October 28, 2003
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
HELD ON OCTOBER 28, 2003
The Regular Session of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of The Colony,
Texas was called to order at 6:30 p.m. on the 28th day of October, 2003 at City Hall with
the following members present:
Oeville Hubbard, Chairman
Bill Jamme
DeWayne Snlder
Kirk Mikulec
Brian Wade
Absent:
Bill Harrison ~ Business
Staff:
Harry Persaud, Director of Development Services
Chris Spencer, Planner
James Hanvey, Staff Engineer
David Berman, City Attorney
Sandy Vondersaar, Administrative Assistant
With five (5) P & Z members present, a quorum was established and the following items
were addressed:
Mr. Persaud introduced City Attorney David Berman.
2.0 DISPOSITION OF MINUTES
2.1 Approval and/or correction of Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes for
the meeting held on October 14, 2003.
Motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held on October 14, 2003,
Commissioner Jamme; second, Commissioner Wade. Motion carried 5-0.
3.0 CITIZEN INPUT
None
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4.0 PUBLIC HEARING
4.1 Hold a public hearing and consider a request for approval of an amendment
to the development plan for Planned Development "PD-11" regarding
approximately 17.745-acres situated north of SH 121, east of Main Street,
south of Memorial Drive and west of Blair Oaks Drive, in the City of The
Colony, Denton County, Texas. (2003oZ001)
Chairman Hubbard opened the public heating at 6:36 p.m.
Mr. Spencer presented the staff report regarding approval of an amendment to the
development plan for Planned Development "PD-11" located north of State Highway
121, east of Main Street, south of Memorial Drive and west of Blair Oaks Drive.
Twenty-two (22) notices were mailed to the property owners within 200 feet of the
subject tract. None were returned.
Mr. Dale Gates of Development Resources, Inc., 14860 Montfort Drive, Suite 205,
Dallas, Texas 75254, representative of the property owner, was present to answer
questions.
Mr. Rob Farrell of Robert M. Farrell, Properties , 8235 Douglas Avenue, Suite 950, --
Dallas, Texas 75225-6017, requested this item be tabled until after the scheduled
conference call with himself, City staff, Albertson's attorney Mr. Rich Burleigh and the
adjacent property owners.
City Attorney Berman explained mutual access is a public safety issue and is in the best
interests of the community. In his opinion the conference call would not change the
outcome regarding approval of this item by the Commission.
Staff recommends approval subject to five (5) stipulations.
Chairman Hubbard closed the public heating 7:20 p.m.
A motion for approval of an amendment to the development plan for Planned
Development "PD-11" regarding approximately 17.745-acres situated north of SH
121, east of Main Street, south of Memorial Drive and west of Blair Oaks Drive, in
the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas (2003-Z001) subject to five (5)
staff stipulations, Commissioner Jamme; second Commissioner Snider. Motion
carried 5-0.
4.2 Hold a public hearing and consider making a recommendation regarding a __
request for a change in zoning from General Retail "GR" zoning district
classification to Heavy Commercial "HC" zoning district classification on a
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tract of 0.276 acres situated in the G. Emberlin Survey Abstract #394,
located on the west side of Elm Street, south of the East Lake Highlands and
north of Witt Road, in the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas. (2003-
Z002)
Chairman Hubbard opened the public heating at 7:20 p.m.
Commissioner Snider reeused himself due to conflict of interest.
Mr. Spencer presented the staff report to consider making a recommendation
regarding a request for a change in zoning from General Retail "GR" zoning
district classification to Heavy Commercial "HC" zoning district located on the west side
of Elm Street, south of East Lake Highlands and north of Witt.
Twenty (20) notices were mailed to the property owners within 200 feet of the subject
tract. One (1) was returned in favor.
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Blethen of Lazerset Printing, 6700 Main Street, Suite 142, The
Colony, Texas 75056 were present to answer questions.
No one came forward to speak for or against this item.
Staff recommends approval.
Chairman Hubbard closed the public hearing at 7:38 p.m.
A motion to recommend approval of the zoning change for lots 45 and 46
from Heavy Commercial "HC' to General Retail "GR" located on the west side of
Elm Street, south of the East Lake Highlands and north of Witt Road, in the City of
The Colony, Denton County, Texas. (2003-Z002) Commissioner Jamme; second
Commissioner Wade. Motion carried 3-1. Commissioners Jamme, Wade and
Hubbard for; Commissioner Mikulec against.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
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