HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/23/03 P&ZPlanning and Zoning Commission September 23, 2003
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
HELD ON SEPTEMBER 23, 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 23rd day of September, 2003 at City Hall
with the following members present:
Bill Jamme, Vice Chairman
Bill Harrison
Kirk Mikulec - Tardy
Brian Wade
DeWayne Snider
Absent:
Deville Hubbard, Chairman
Staff.'
Harry Persaud, Director of Development Services
Chris Spencer, Planner
James Hanvey, Staff Engineer
Sandy Vondersaar, Administrative Assistant
With four (4) P & Z members present, a quorum was established and the following items
were addressed:
2.0 DISPOSITION OF MINUTES
2.1 Approval and/or correction of Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes for
the meeting held on August 26, 2003.
Motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held on August 26, 2003,
Commissioner Snider; second, Commissioner Wade. Motion carried 4-0.
3.0 CITIZEN INPUT
None
4.0 PUBLIC HEARING
4.1 Hold a public hearing and consider a recommendation to the City Council
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regarding an amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of The
City of The Colony, providing a definition and regulations for Temporary
Buildings and providing for an effective date. The proposed amendment
relates to Portable Buildings in the City.
Vice Chairman Jamme opened the public hearing at 6:32 p.m.
Mr. Spencer presented the staff report regarding approval of an amendment to the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance providing a definition and regulations for Temporary
Buildings (portable buildings) in the City.
Reverend Brace Scofield of the First Baptist Church of The Colony, 4800 South Colony
Boulevard, came forward to speak in favor of this item.
Commissioner Mikulec arrived at 6:43 p.m.
Mr. Persaud asked the Commission for their input and direction.
After discussion the Commission stated their suggestions and additions to the amended
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
Staff recommends approval with the Commissions' stipulations.
Vice Chairman Jamme closed the public hearing 6:52 p.m.
A motion to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of The City of The
Colony, providing a definition and regulations for Temporary Buildings and
providing for an effective date. The proposed amendment relates to Portable
Buildings in the City with stipulations, Commissioner Harrison; second
Commissioner Wade. Motion carried 5-0.
4.2 Hold a public hearing and consider approval of a Specific Use Permit
allowing for the packaging of alcoholic beverages, at 7204 Elm Street, Suite
105, located on the east side of Elm, north of Witt and south of E. Lake
Highlands, in the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas. (2003-SUP007)
Vice Chairman Jamme opened the public hearing at 6:53 p.m.
Mr. Spencer presented the staff report regarding approval of a Specific Use Permit
allowing for the packaging of alcoholic beverages at 7204 Elm Street, Suite 105, located
on the east side of Elm, north of Witt and south orE. Lake Highlands. He stated thirty-
one (31) notices were mailed and to date eight (8) have been received. Five (5) in
opposition, two (2) in favor and one (1) undecided.
Ms. Debbie Bates of DebLee Enterprises, 7204 Elm Street, Suite 105, was present to
answer questions.
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No one came forward to speak in favor of this item.
The following residents came forward to speak against this item:
Ms. Beth Wagstaff- 7301 Knight Drive
Mr. Jeffi'ey B. DeSimone - 7205 Knight Drive
Ms. Amy Thomas - 7217 Knight Drive
Ms. Rubie Gonzalez - 7213 Knight Drive
Ms. Bates addressed their concerns.
Staff recommends approval subject to two (2) stipulations.
Vice Chairman Jamme closed the public hearing at 7:22 p.m.
A motion to deny approval of a Specific Use Permit allowing for the packaging of
alcoholic drinks at 7204 Elm Street, Suite 105, located on the east side of Elm, north
of Witt and south of E. Lake Highlands, in the City of The Colony, Denton County,
Texas. (2003-SUP007), Commissioner Harrison; second Commissioner Mikulec.
Motion carried 4-1. Commissioners Harrison, Mikulec, Wade and Snider for;
Commissioner Jamme against.
5.0 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
5.1 Consider a request for approval of a Preliminary and Final Plat for Lot 1,
Block 1, Austin Ranch Substation Addition, being a 5.280-acre tract situated
in David Andrews Survey, Abstract No. 18, located east of Piano Parkway,
south of SH 121, and north of Windhaven, in the City of The Colony, Denton
County, Texas. (2003-PP002 & 2003-FP004)
Mr. Spencer presented the staff report regarding approval of a Preliminary and Final Plat
for the Austin Ranch Substation Addition located east of Plano Parkway, south of State
Highway 121, and north of Windhaven.
Mr. Dallas Cothrum of Masterplan, 500 S. Ervay Street, Suite 1128, Dallas, Texas 75201
was present to answer questions.
Staff recommends approval subject to nine (9) staff stipulations.
A motion for approval of a Preliminary and Final Plat for Lot 1,
Block 1, Austin Ranch Substation Addition, being a 5.280-acre tract situated
in David Andrews Survey, Abstract No. 18, located east of Piano Parkway,
south of SH 121, and north of Windhaven, in the City of The Colony, Denton
County, Texas. (2003-PP002 & 2003-FP004) with staff stipulations, Commissioner
Snider, second Commissioner Harrison. Motion carried 5-0.
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5.2 Consider a request for approval of a curb cut to allow the Hidden Cove
residential subdivision access to Standridge Drive. The subject tract is
located west of Standridge Drive, and north of Kennepac Road, in the City of
Lewisville. (2003-M023).
Mr. Spencer presented the staff report regarding approval of a curb cut located west of
Standridge Drive and north of Kennepac Road in the City of Lewisville.
Mr. Matt Robinson of Carter and Burgess, 7950 Elmbrook Drive, Dallas, Texas 75247
was present to answer questions.
Staff recommends approval subject to two (2) staff stipulations.
A motion for approval of a curb cut to allow the Hidden Cove residential
subdivision access to Standridge Drive. The subject tract is located west of
Staudridge Drive, and north of Kenuepac Road, in the City of Lewisville. (2003-
M023) subject to staff stipulations, Commissioner Harrison, second Commissioner
Wade. Motion 5-0.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
Bill Jamm~, l/airman
Sandy V~idersaar, Recording Secretary
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