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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/15/06 P&Z CITY OF THE COLONY MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Work Session and Meeting held on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 I After determining that a quorum was present, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of The Colony, Texas convened into Work Session which was held on Wednesday, February 15, 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 iterr:.s were addressed: PRESENT: Brian Wade, DeVille Hubbard, Marlene Milsak, Mike Barrett, Debbie Morrison and Karen Hames ABSENT: None One vacancy on the Commission. 11.0 I CALL WORK SESSION TO ORDER 12.0 I WORK SESSION 2.1 Receive a report and give staff direction regarding the Gateway Overlay District (SI06-000 1) I Staff reported the intention to pursue creation of a Main Street Corridor Plan, similar to the S.H. 121 Corridor Master Plan which was adopted in Augunt, 2005. In addition to a Main Street Corridor Plan, staff received input from the Commission about changes to the Gateway Overlay District design standards, and the inclusion of Main Street into the district. 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 Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 7:30 pm in the City Council Chambers located in City Hall, 6800 Main Street, The Colony, Texas, at which time the following items were addressed: 11.0 I CALL REGULAR SESSION TO ORDER 12.0 I PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING COMISSION MEMBERS Chairman Wade presented Jeff Connelly with a plaque of appreciation. A plaque was also prepared for Bill Harrison but he was out of town and unable to be at the meeting for the presentation. I 13.0 1 DISPOSITION OF MINUTES I 14.0 I I Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2006 3.1 Consider approval of the minutes of the January 10,2006 regular session. Commissioner Hames moved to approve the minutes of January 10, 2006. Seconded by Commissioner Barrett Motion carried (6-0). 3.2 Consider approval of the minutes of the January 24,2006 work session. Commissioner Hames moved to approve the minutes of January 24, 2006. Seconded by Commissioner Milsak Motion carried (5-0, Commissioner Barrett abstained). I PUBLIC HEARING 4.1 Hold a public hearing and consider making a recommendation to the City Council regarding an amendment to the Planned Development 16 zoning district concerning temporary uses. The subject tract is located at the southwest comer of the intersection of the Burlington Northern Railroad and State Highway 121 (Z06-0003, PD-16 Amendment, Temporary Uses). Ms. Odell presented a staff report regarding making a recommendation to the City Council regarding an amendment to the Planned Development 16 zoning district concerning temporary uses. The subject tract is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of the Burlington Northern Railroad and State Highway 121 Commissioner Barrett asked if concrete trucks would be accessing 121 to get to any part of the project. Ms. Odell stated no. Commissioner Wade asked if the City would be doing inspections on the streets Ms. Odell stated that the Engineering Department will be doing the inspections. Commissioner Wade asked if the hours of operation would be the same for the summer months. Ms. Odell stated that they would have to stick to the requirements outlined in the performance standards purposed by the applicant. Commissioner Hubbard asked if the raw materials would be coming in off of 121 near the batch plant or are they going to have to go all the way around. Christopher Gardner, Jackson Shaw Company, stated that Rodman Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2006 I Construction would be the contractor and there is no access to 121 from the site currently due to the 121 construction. Commissioner Hubbard asked how many truck loads would be coming in daily. Mr. Gardner stated that he had no idea at this time. Commissioner Hubbard asked how the dust would be controlled. Michael Slack, KB Homes, stated that they would add water to control the dust. Commissioner Barrett asked for an estimate number of trucks in and out. Ms. Slack stated that there would be Daggers at the site controlling the traffic. Commissioner Wade asked why we are moving the batch plants between phases. I Mr. Gardner stated that they are trying to keep it as far away from the existing residences in the Legends subdivision. No one spoke in favor or opposition. Commissioner Milsak moved to recommend approval of Z06-0003 as presented by staff. Seconded by Commissioner Hames and unanimously carried (6-0). 4.2 Hold a public hearing and consider making a recommendation to the City Council regarding an amendment to the Planned Development 8 zoning district concerning the placement of garages (206-0002, PD-8 Amendment, Stewart's Peninsula, Swing Entry Garages). Ms. Odell presented a staff report regarding making a recommendation to the City Council regarding an amendment to the Planned Development 8 zoning district concerning the placement of garages. Commissioner Wade asked why this was not allowed in the beginning. I Ms Odell stated that it was permitted on certain sections for the Planned Development. Commissioner Hames asked why we are having front entry instead of back entry. Ms Odell stated that these lots do not have rear access. Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2006 I Jeff Connelly, 5601 Phoenix, The Colony, spoke in favor of the petition as long as the garages don't turn into dwelling units. Commissioner Morrison moved to recommend approval of Z06-0002 as presented by staff. Seconded by Commissioner Wade. Motion carried (5-1, Barrett opposed). 15.0 1 DIRECTOR'S REPORT Meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm c~~ r- I ~~ Reco mg Secretary I