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Home My WebLink About09/13/05 P&Z MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORK SESSION HELD ON SEPTEMBER 13,2005 I TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The Work 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 13th day of September, 2005 at City Hall, 6800 Main Street, The Colony, Texas. Commissioners Present: DeVille Hubbard Marlene Milsak Brian Wade, Chairman Jeff Connelly Debbie Morrison Mike Barrett Bill Harrison I Staff Present: Donna Bateman, Planning and Development Services Director David Dodd, City Attorney Carl McMurphy, Fire Marshall Gordon Scruggs, City Engineer Lauren Odell, Planner I Angela Puente, Recording Secretary With seven (7) Planning and Zoning Commissioners present, a quorum was established and the following items were addressed: 1.0 CALL MEETING TO ORDER: 6:30 P. M. 2.0 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 2.1 Ridgepointe Planned Development Amendments A. Discuss an amendment to Planned Development 7 (PD7) regarding accessory structures. The Planned Development is located in the southwest portion ofthe City on the west side of Main Street (Z05-0008). B. Discuss an amendment to Planned Development 15 (PD 15) regarding accessory structures The Planned Development is located in the southwest portion ofthe City (Z05-0007). Ms Bateman asked for guidance from the Commission on whether they felt it should be city wide or just an amendment to Ridgepointe planned development. Commissioner Milak asked what would happen if this was city wide. I Ms. Bateman stated that it could be a multitude of things. We might need to go back and enforce every single one or state that all that are in existence before a set date can remam. Commissioner Hubbard questioned where the city would stand if they allow the ones that are existing to stay. Mr. Dodd stated that we could do a nonconforming use. Ms. Bateman stated that she would require them to register now to show that they are nonconforming. Commissioner Hubbard asked what the code said regarding how much flammable liquid can be stored. Mr. McMurphy stated that the residential code allows as much as 120 gallons of flammable liquid and as much as 13,000 gallons combustible liquid, ie. diesel, on their property. Ms. Odell stated that the original complaint was because of drainage. Ms. Bateman said that it can change the drainage on the lots and cause erosion. Commissioner Connelly asked if the accessory dwellings on the side of the property made it hard to fight fires. Mr. McMurphy stated that it can block the fire department and cause more property damage to the neighbor. Commissioner Harrison questioned the difference, when fighting a fire, between having a structure in the back and a wooden fence. Mr. McMurphy stated that they can cut through a wooden fence and an accessory structure with a roof creates more problems. Ms Bateman asked Mr. McMurphy what would be the difference between a structure made by the owner and one bought. Mr. McMurphy stated that the roof on a structure bought uses less wood and a structure made by the owner uses more wood and makes it easier to ignite. Commissioner Hubbard asked Mr. McMurphy if allowing an accessory structure in the side yard with a three foot setback would be enough for the fire department. Mr. McMurphy stated it depends on where they leave the three foot. It would be better not to have anything on the side yard. Commissioner Morrison asked if there was a limit to how many accessory structures a property owner can have in the back yard. Ms. Bateman stated it is typically based on lot coverage. I Ms Bateman stated that any amendments made would also need to be to the fire code and building code. Commissioner Connelly stated he feels the amendment needs to be done city wide. The overall consensus from the Commission is that this is a city wide issue and should be handled in that manner. Adjourned to Regular session at 7:25 P.M. c- r-re.sA~ _ ~R.Wade, Chairman ~ku""~ Angela uente, Recording Secretary I I MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2005 I TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The Regular Session of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to order at 7:30 p.m. on the 13th day of September, 2005 at City Hall, 6800 Main Street, The Colony, Texas. Commissioners Present: DeVille Hubbard Marlene Milsak Brian Wade, Chairman Jeff Connelly Debbie Morrison Mike Barrett Bill Harrison I Staff Present: Donna Bateman, Planning and Development Services Director David Dodd, City Attorney Carl McMurphy, Fire Marshal Gordon Scruggs, City Engineer Lauren Odell, Planner I Angela Puente, Recording Secretary With seven (7) Planning and Zoning Commissioners present, a quorum was established and the following items were addressed: 2.0 DISPOSITION OF MINUTES 2.1 Consider approval of the minutes for the August 23, 2005 regular session. Commissioner Harrison motioned to approve the minutes. Commissioner Barrett seconded. Motion carried (7-0) 3.0 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 3.1 Consider making a recommendation to the City Council regarding a Development Plan for Cascades at The Legends. The 43.575-acre tract is located at the northeast comer of Morningstar Drive and Memorial Drive (Z05-0009). I Ms. Odell presented the staff report regarding making a recommendation a Development Plan for Cascades at The Legends located at the northeast comer of Morningstar Drive and Memorial Drive Commissioner Hubbard questioned additional Right of Way dedication on Memorial Drive. Mr. Scruggs stated that Right of Way along the tract to the north for Memorial Drive would be taken. Commissioner Harrison questioned whether the temporary entrance on Phase IA off of Morning Star would remain temporary or become permanent. Ms. Odell stated it would go away once the spine roads were completed. Commissioner Barrett questioned if the temporary road would have a designated street name. Ms. Odell stated that issue has not been addressed at this item. Commissioner Barrett questioned if the Fire Marshal was comfortable with one way in and out. Mr. McMurphy stated yes. Christopher Gardner, Jackson-Shaw representative, 4890 Alva Road, Dallas, Texas, stated that start of construction should begin the first of October and finish around July 2006. Mike Slack, KB Homes representative, 2711 LBJ Freeway #600, Dallas, Texas, stated that development will start around January 2006. Ms. Bateman stated that this is just the development plan and they still need to g'J through the platting process before you will see anything on the ground. Commissioner Morrison questioned who will maintain the open space and what will be in the open space. Mike Slack, KB Homes representative, 2711 LBJ Freeway #600, Dallas, Texas, stated that it would be landscape / open area and maintained by the Legends HOA if they are accepted into the HOA. If not accepted, it may become a park for the residence. Commissioner Harrison questioned if they had met the required number of visitor parking. Ms. Odell stated yes. Commissioner Connelly questioned if the landscape on the south side would be enough to obscure the view for phase 3 and 4. Christopher Gardner, Jackson-Shaw representative, 4890 Alva Road, Dallas, Texas, stated a 6' tall screen wall would be installed with additional landscaping. Commissioner Hubbard motioned to recommend approval of the request. Commissioner Milsak seconded. Motion carried (7-0) 4.0 PUBLIC HEARING 4.1 Ridgeoointe Planned Development Amendments A. Continue a public hearing and consider making a recommendation to the City Council regarding an amendment to Planned Development 7 (PD7) regarding accessory structures. The Planned Development is located in the southwest portion of the City on the west side of Main Street (Z05- 0008). I B. Continue a public hearing and consider making a recommendation to the City Council regarding an amendment to Planned Development 15 (PD 15) regarding accessory structures The Planned Development is located in the southwest portion ofthe City (Z05-0007). Ms. Odell presented the staff report regarding making a recommendation to the City Council on an amendment to Planned Development 7 (PD7) regarding accessory structures located in the southwest portion of the City on the west side of Main Street and an amendment to Planned Development 15 (PD 15) regarding accessory structures located in the southwest portion of the City. Commissioner Hubbard questioned options of recommendations. Ms. Odell clarified recommendations. I Commissioner Hubbard motioned to recommend denial of Z05-0008. Commissioner Harrison seconded. Motion carried (7-0) Commissioner Hubbard motioned to recommend denial of Z05-0007. Commissioner Harrison seconded. Motion carried (7-0) 5.0 DIRECTOR'S REPORT Meeting adjourned at 8:04 pm ~ ~)1i ~ ~ade, Chairman - ,-1~f0-~ Angela uente, Recordmg Secretary I e e PLANNING ANO!ONING COMMISSIONSXGN..I'N!!'SHEET ! THE 6800 Main Street i ~O. LO.t[Y The Colony, Te~as 75056 I Meeting Date: 1.0-11-05 jIIIIIl__ Council Chambers I en v BY "! HI' L/\KE i -l \1 v.- J r\. \v (Yll.-P / I ,~v Page 1 of 1