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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/10/06 P&Z MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Meeting held on Tuesday, January 10,2006 I After determining that a quorum was present, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of The Colony, Texas convened into Regular Session which was held on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at 6:30 pm in the City Council Chambers located in City Hall, 6800 Main Street, The Colony, Texas, at which time the following items were addressed: Commissioners Present: DeVille Hubbard, Marlene Milsak, Brian Wade, Jeff Connelly, Karen Hames, Mike Barrett, Debbie Morrison Staff Present: Donna Bateman, Planning and Development Services Director, David Dodd, City Attorney, Lauren Odell, Planner I 11.0 1 CALL REGULAR SESSION TO ORDER 12.0 I DISPOSITION OF MINUTES 2.1 Consider approval of the minutes of the October 11, 2005 work session and regular session. 2.2 Consider approval of the minutes of the November 15, 2005 work session and regular session. I Commissioner Connelly motioned to approve the minutes of the October 11, 2005 meeting. Commissioner Milsak seconded. Motion carried (6-0), Commissioner Barrett abstained. Commissioner Connelly motioned to approve the minutes of the November 15, 2005 meeting. Commissioner Hubbard seconded. Motion carried (7-0) 13.0 I PUBLIC HEARING 3.1 Hold a public hearing and consider making a recommendation to the City Council regarding an amendment to the Code of Ordinances, by amending Appendix A, Zoning, Section 10-100 concerning automotive and boating uses (SI05-0024). This item was pulled at the request of staff and will be returned in a different format during the January 24, 2006 meeting. 3.2 Hold a public hearing and consider making a recommendation to the City Council regarding an amendment to the Code of Ordinances, by amending Appendix A, Zoning, Section 10-900 concerning Specific Use Permits (S105- 0029). I Planning and Zoning Commission January 10, 20406 I Ms. Odell presented a staff report regarding making a recommendation to the City Council regarding an amendment to the Code of Ordinances, by amending Appendix A, Zoning, Section 10-900 concerning Specific Use Permits. Commissioner Connelly asked if the criteria should be more specific. Mr. Dodd stated that the criteria was specific and captured everything. Ms. Hames asked if environmental control should be added. Ms. Odell stated that Section E has language for environmental control. No one was present to speak in favor or in opposition of the request. Commissioner Hubbard motioned to recommend approval of the request with revisions noted by the Commission. Commissioner Barrett seconded. Motion carried (7-0) 3.3 Hold a public hearing and consider making a recommendation to the City Council regarding amendment to the Code of Ordinances, by amending Appendix A, Zoning, Section 10-100 concerning farm or ranch uses (SI05- 0025). I Ms. Odell presented a staff report regarding making a recommendation to the City Council regarding an amendment to the Code of Ordinances, by amending Appendix A, Zoning, Section 10-100 concerning farm or ranch uses. Ms. Hames asked why pigs, chickens, cows and turkeys... were not included. Ms. Odell stated that the ratios were put in and then the definition refers back to the chapter of the City of The Colony Code of Ordinances which addresses livestock. Ms. Morrison asked what was required by the Appraisal District to be considered Ag exemption. Ms. Odell stated that a number of livestock is not required just some for.11 of agricultural activity on the land. Mr. Connelly would like to require an applicant to get a SUP for agricultural property. I No one was present to speak in favor or in opposition of the request. Commissioner Connelly motioned to recommend approval of the request Planning and Zoning Commission January 10,20406 I with the revision to require a specific use permit. Commissioner Hubbard seconded. Motion carried (7-0) 3.4 Hold a public hearing and consider making a recommendation to the City Council regarding an amendment to the Code of Ordinances, by amending Appendix A, Zoning, Section 10-702 concerning accessory uses and amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6, Buildings, Construction, and Related Activities, adding Article IX, Sections 6-150 through 6-160 (SI05-0009). Ms. Odell presented a staff report regarding making a recommendation to the City Council regarding an amendment to the Code of Ordinances, by amending Appendix A, Zoning, Section 10-702 concerning accessory uses and amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6, Buildings, Construction, and Related Activities, adding Article IX, Sections 6-150 through 6-160. Mr. Hubbard questioned the description of storage buildings in Table 1. Mr. Dodd and Ms. Bateman clarified the wording. I Mr. Connelly asked if section 6-153K hinders residence from putting a washer and dryer and things of the sort in a detached garage. Ms. Bateman stated that residence can tie in from the main house as long as it is on the same meter. Mr. Connelly asked if section 6-154B pertaining to patios and decks, required second story decks to be blocked from sight. Ms. Bateman stated that this pertained to first level patios and decks but that a sentence can be added stating that this does not apply to second story decks. Mr. Connelly asked if section 6-159B, standards for swimming pools and hot tubs, impacted people with side yards. Ms. Bateman stated that it does not because setbacks are determined in platting. Mr. Connelly asked if the current property owners would be affected if this were to pass. Ms. Odell stated that this would only affect property owners with attached accessory structures. I Ms. Milsak asked if the structures built beside the garage would be allowed to stay. Ms. Bateman stated that a non conforming accessory structure can continue to Planning and Zoning Commission January 10,2006 I Ms. Bateman stated that a non conforming accessory structure can continue to be used as is but if destroyed or demolished that it could not be rebuilt. Mr. Connelly questioned why the BOA and P&Z were not included as part of the process for special exemption procedures. Ms. Bateman stated that state law and zoning ordinance does not allow the P&Z to hear this type of case. Weare requesting that it be moved from the zoning ordinance to the building and minimum standards chapter to give it the opportunity to go to CC. Mr. Connelly asked if we were reducing the percentage oflot coverage. Ms. Odell stated that the current ordinance is 40 percent. Lot coverage is not being reduced. Ms. Rita Webster, 5417 Sutton Place asked if she built a garage if it would have to be of the same percentage of brick as the house. Ms. Odell stated that each wall would need to be 70 percent masonry. I Commissioner Barrett motioned to recommend approval of the request with the revision to extend water and sewer lines to detached garages. Commissioner Connelly seconded. Motion carried (7-0) 14.0 I ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR Brian Wade - Chairman DeVille Hubbard - Vice-Chairman I 5.0 I DIRECTOR'S REPORT Meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM. <(:;t!::?~~ aIrman I ~ 1Zt.udz Recor ng Secretary