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Planning and Zoning Commission May 10, 2005
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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
HELD ON MAY 10, 2005
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 10th day of May, 2005 at City Hall with
the following members present:
DeVille Hubbard
Marlene Milsak
Mike Barrett
Kirk Mikulec, Chairman
Brian Wade
Jeff Connelly
Bill Harrison
Staff:
Harry Persaud, Director of Development Services
David Dodd, City Attorney
James Hanvey, Engineer
Lauren Odell, Planner
Sandy V ondersaar, Administrative Assistant
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With seven (7) 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 April 12, 2005
Motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held on April 12, 2005, with the
correction under item 4.2. Motion to adjourn to Executive Session carried 5-1.
Commissioner Hubbard, Milsak, Barrett, Connelly and Wade for; Chairman
Mikulec against, Commissioner Connelly; second, Commissioner Milsak. Motion
carried 6-0 with one abstention. Commissioner Harrison was not in attendance at
the April 12th meeting.
3.0 CITIZEN INPUT
None
4.0 ITEM FOR CONSIDERATION
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4.1
Consider approval of a Preliminary Plat for Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Blair Oaks
Addition, being a 34.741-acre tract situated in the T. Wilson Survey, Abstract
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No. 1352, the B.B.B. and C.R.R. Survey, Abstract No. 173, and the J.B. Shipps
Survey, Abstract No. 1227. The subject tract is located at the northeast corner
of the intersection of Blair Oaks Drive and State Highway 121, in the City of
The Colony, Denton County, Texas (2005-PP003).
Ms. Odell presented the staff report regarding a Preliminary Plat for Lots 1 and 2, Block
1, Blair Oaks Addition located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Blair Oaks
Drive and State Highway 121.
Mr. Jeremy Leong Yee ofCEI Engineering Assoc., Inc. and Mr. Steve Meier of Mays
and Company, 5949 Sherry Lane, Suite 1570, Dallas, Texas 75225 were present to
answer questions.
Staff recommends approval with one (1) stipulation.
Motion to approve a Preliminary Plat for Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Blair Oaks Addition,
being a 34.741-acre tract situated in the T. Wilson Survey, Abstract No. 1352, the
B.B.B. and C.R.R. Survey, Abstract No. 173, and the J.B. Shipps Survey, Abstract No.
1227. The subject tract is located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Blair
Oaks Drive and State Highway 121, in the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas
(2005-PP003) subject to one (1) staff stipulation, Commissioner Wade; second
Commissioner Barrett. Motion carried 7-0.
4.2 Consider approval of a Final Plat for Lot 1, Block 1, Blair Oaks Addition,
being a 1.119-acre tract situated in the T. Wilson Survey, Abstract No. 1352, the
B.B.B. and C.R.R. Survey, Abstract No. 173, and the J.B. Shipps Survey,
Abstract No. 1227. The subject tract is located at the northeast corner of the
intersection of Blair Oaks Drive and State Highway 121, in the City of The
Colony, Denton County, Texas (2005-FP004).
Ms. Odell presented the staff report regarding a Final Plat for Lot 1, Block 1, Blair Oaks
Addition located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Blair Oaks Drive and State
Highway 121, immediately west of the existing Goody Goody Liquor.
Mr. Jeremy Leong Yee ofCEI Engineering Assoc., Inc. and Mr. Steve Meier of Mays
and Company, 5949 Sherry Lane, Suite 1570, Dallas, Texas 75225 were present to
answer questions.
Staff recommends approval with one (1) stipulation plus the addition ofthe following:
Upon submittal for filing, the Title block shall be amended to reflect the appropriate
Survey and Abstract information.
Motion to approve a Final Plat for Lot 1, Block 1, Blair Oaks Addition,
being a 1.119-acre tract situated in the T. Wilson Survey, Abstract No. 1352, the B.B.B.
and C.R.R. Survey, Abstract No. 173, and the J.B. Shipps Survey, Abstract No. 1227.
The subject tract is located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Blair Oaks
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Drive and State Highway 121, in the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas (2005-
FP004) subject to two (2) staff stipulations, Commissioner Wade; second
Commissioner Barrett. Motion carried 7-0.
4.3 Consider approval of a Final Plat for Lot 1, Block A, Cougar Alley Addition,
being a 7.100-acre tract situated in the T. Wilson Survey, Abstract No. 1352.
The subject tract is located on the south side of Cougar Alley at the intersection
of Nowlin Drive, in the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas (2005-
FP005).
Ms. Odell presented the staff report regarding a final plat for Lot 1, Block A, Cougar Alley
Addition located on the south side of Cougar Alley at the intersection of Nowlin Drive.
Mr. Mark Ross of L.I.S.D., P.O. Box 217, Lewisville, Texas 75067 and Mr. R. Yon
Beougher of G & A Consultants, Inc., 111 Hillside Drive, Lewisville, Texas 75067 were
present to answer questions.
Staff recommends approval subject to one (1) stipulation.
The Commission requested the following stipulation be added:
Barbed wire is not to be used on any fencing on the property.
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A motion to approve a Final Plat for Lot 1, Block A, Cougar Alley Addition,
being a 7.100-acre tract situated in the T. Wilson Survey, Abstract No. 1352. The
subject tract is located on the south side of Cougar Alley at the intersection of Nowlin
Drive, in the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas (2005- FP005) subject to two
(2) stipulations, Commissioner Connelly; second Commissioner Milsak. Motion
carried 6-0 with one (1) abstention. Commissioner Hubbard, Milsak, Barrett,
Connelly, Wade, Mikulec for; Commissioner Harrison abstained.
4.4 Consider approval of a Site Plan for Lewisville Independent School District Bus
Maintenance and Fuel Facility Phase Two, being a 12.536-acre tract situated in
the T. Wilson Survey, Abstract No. 1352. The subject tract is located on the
south side of Cougar Alley at the intersection of Nowlin Drive, in the City of
The Colony, Denton County, Texas (2005- SP007).
Ms. Odell presented the staff report regarding a site plan for Lewisville Independent School
District Bus Maintenance and Fuel Facility Phase Two located north of State Highway 121,
east of the existing Albertson's, south of Memorial Drive and west of Blair Oaks Drive.
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Mr. Mark Ross of L.I.S.D., P.O. Box 217, Lewisville, Texas 75067 and Mr. R. Von
Beougher of G & A Consultants, Inc., 111 Hillside Drive, Lewisville, Texas 75067 were
present to answer questions.
Mr. Ross informed the Commission that the barn structures on the property will be
demolished immediately and to allow for growth the house will be demolished in the
near future.
The Commission was concerned about meeting the Fire Code requirements and possible
contamination of the creek. Staff assured them these issues will be reviewed and addressed
by the Fire Marshal prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
Mr. Ross also wanted to correct the misconception there will be gasoline on site. This
facility disperses diesel fuel only.
The Commission requested the following stipulations:
1. Engineering plans are to be approved in accordance with City specifications
before a building permit is issued.
2. Barbed wire is not to be used on any fencing on the property.
3. All issues regarding placement ofthe fire hydrant at the Fueling Facility are to be
resolved prior to City Council consideration
A motion to approve a Site Plan for Lewisville Independent School District Bus
Maintenance and Fuel Facility Phase Two, being a 12.536-acre tract situated in the T.
Wilson Survey, Abstract No. 1352. The subject tract is located on the south side of
Cougar Alley at the intersection of Nowlin Drive, in the City of The Colony, Denton
County, Texas (2005- SPOO7) subject to the above three (3) stipulations, Commissioner
Connelly; second Commissioner Wade. Motion carried 7-0.
4.5 Consider approval of a Site Plan for Main Street Marketplace Phase II, being a
1.148-acre tract in the T. Wilson Survey, Abstract No. 1352. The subject tract
is located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Memorial Drive and
Main Street, in the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas. (2005-SPOOl).
Ms. Odell presented the staff report regarding a site plan for Main Street Marketplace
located at the northeast comer of the intersection of Memorial Drive and Main Street.
Mr. Jim Houser of Jensen Commercial Inc., 4008 W. Vickery, Fort Worth, TX 76017
was present to answer questions.
Commissioner Barrett had concerns regarding the location of the fire hydrants. Mr.
Houser assured him the City Fire Marshal is in complete agreement with the existing
plans.
Commissioner Wade had questions regarding landscaping. Mr. Houser stated the
addition exceeds the landscaping requirements.
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Commissioner Connelly asked how close this property IS to the Gateway Overlay
District.
Mr. Persaud said the Gateway Overlay District is State Highway 121 and Memorial
Drive. This property is just adjacent to it.
The Commission requested the following stipulation be added:
Missing or dead shrubs in the parking lot screening along Main Street are to be
replaced at the time of landscape installation for the proposed addition.
A motion to approve a Site Plan for Main Street Marketplace Phase II, being a 1.148-
acre tract in the T. Wilson Survey, Abstract No. 1352. The subject tract is located at
the northeast corner of the intersection of Memorial Drive and Main Street, in the City
of The Colony, Denton County, Texas. (2005-SP001) subject to two (2) stipulations,
Commissioner Wade; second Commissioner Harrison. Motion carried 7-0.
5.0 PUBLIC HEARING
5.1
Hold a public hearing and make a recommendation regarding a Specific Use
Permit under Section 10-900 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, to
allow for the sale of beer, wine and liquor for on-premise consumption in a
4,034 square foot Melanie's Seafood and Grill Restaurant, located within the
Shopping Center "SC" zoning district classification. The subject tract is
situated at 4649 South Colony Boulevard, Suite 300, on the northwest corner
of Main Street and South Colony Boulevard (2005-SUP002).
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Chairman Mikulec opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m.
Ms. Odell gave her presentation regarding a Specific Use Permit under Section 10-900 of
the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to allow for the sale of beer, wine and liquor for
on-premise consumption in a 4,034 square foot Melanie's Seafood and Grill Restaurant
located on the northwest comer of Main Street (FM423) and South Colony Boulevard.
Fifteen (15) notices were mailed to the property owners within 200 feet of the subject
tract. One response in favor has been received.
Owner, Mr. Jose Valencia of6504 Autumn Trail, The Colony, Texas 75056 was present
to answer questions.
Commissioner Wade inquired as to the restaurant's hours of operation.
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Mr. Valencia stated through the week 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. and on the weekend till
2:00 a.m.
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Commissioner Connelly feels the first two staff stipulations are redundant:
1. The sale of beer, wine, and liquor shall be incidental to the serving of food.
2. The City of The Colony shall have the right to require the holder of the TABC
license or permit to provide gross receipts of the business in order to
determine compliance with any license or permits held under state and/or
local ordinances.
He is requesting only stipulation number three and four be stated in the motion:
3. The City of The Colony shall revoke the Certificate of Occupancy and the
Specific Use Permit "SUP" for non-compliance with applicable City
Ordinances.
4. The City shall revoke the Certificate of Occupancy if the restaurant fails to
post a current Food and Beverage Certificate as required by T ABC.
Chairman Mikulec asked if anyone wanted to speak in favor of item 5.1.
No one came forward.
Chairman Mikulec then asked if anyone wanted to speak in opposition of item 5.1.
No one came forward.
Chairman Mikulec closed the public hearing at 7:39 p.m.
Staff recommends approval.
A motion to approve a recommendation regarding a Specific Use Permit under
Section 10-900 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, to allow for the sale of
beer, wine and liquor for on-premise consumption in a 4,034 square foot Melanie's
Seafood and Grill Restaurant, located within the Shopping Center "SC" zoning
district classification. The subject tract is situated at 4649 South Colony
Boulevard, Suite 300, on the northwest corner of Main Street and South Colony
Boulevard (2005-SUP002) subject to two (2) staff stipulations (number three (3) and
four (4) above), Commissioner Connelly; second Commissioner Milsak. Motion
carried 7-0.
5.2 Hold a public hearing and make a recommendation regarding a Specific Use
Permit under Section 10-900 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, to allow
for auto parts and accessory sales in a 7,574 square foot Firestone Tire Store,
located within the Business Park "BP" zoning district classification. The subject
tract is situated on the north side of State Highway 121 west of Paige Road and
east of Blair Oaks Drive, in the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas
(2005-SUPOOl).
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Chairman Mikulec opened the public hearing at 7 :40 p.m.
Ms. Odell presented the staff report regarding a Specific Use Permit under Section 10-
900 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, to allow for auto parts and accessory sales
in a 7,574 square foot. Firestone Tire Store, located at the northeast comer of the
intersection of Blair Oaks Drive and State Highway 121, immediately west of the existing
Goody Goody Liquor.
Three notices were mailed to the property owners within 200 feet of the subject tract. No
responses were received.
Mr. Jeremy Leong Yee ofCEI Engineering Assoc., Inc. and Mr. Steve Meier of Mays
and Company, 5949 Sherry Lane, Suite 1570, Dallas, Texas 75225 were present to
answer questions.
Mr. Meier gave a short presentation.
The Commissioners were concerned about hazardous materials storage and disposal.
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Mr. Meier stated only a small amount of oil will be stored in a tank inside the facility.
Used tires, batteries, trash, etc., will be placed in a dumpster and removed weekly.
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Chairman Mikulec asked if any one wanted to speak in favor of item 5.2.
No one came forward.
Chairman Mikulec then asked if any one wanted to speak in opposition of item 5.2.
No one came forward.
Chairman Mikulec closed the public hearing at 7:44 p.m.
Staff recommends approval with one (1) stipulation.
A motion to approve a recommendation regarding a Specific Use Permit under
Section 10-900 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, to allow for auto parts and
accessory sales in a 7,574 square foot Firestone Tire Store, located within the
Business Park "BP" zoning district classification. The subject tract is situated on the
north side of State Highway 121 west of Paige Road and east of Blair Oaks Drive, in
the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas (2005-SUP001) with one (1) staff
stipulation, Commissioner Connelly; second Commissioner Barrett. Motion carried
7-0.
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Mr. Persaud reminded the Commissioners of the Planning and Zoning for Public
Officials and Lawyers and Planning and Zoning 101 courses being offered by the
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Institute for Local Government Studies. He informed the Commissioners to let Sandy
know if they are interested in attending.
Mr. Persaud then thanked Chairman Kirk Mikulec for his past service on the Planning
and Zoning Commissioner and wished him the best as a Councilman for the City of The
Colony.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
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C . ~ec, Chairman
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