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MINUTES
CITY OF THE COLONY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
August 22, 2006
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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
August 22,2006 at 6:30 p.m. 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: Commissioner Wade, Commissioner Milsak,
Commissioner Hubbard, Commissioner Barrett, Commissioner Morrison,
Commissioner Hames and Commissioner Villarreal (arrived at item 3.1).
11.0 1 CALL REGULAR SESSION TO ORDER
12.0 I DISPOSITION OF MINUTES
2.1 Consider approval of the minutes of the August 8, 2006 Regular Session.
Commissioner Hames moved to approve the minutes. Seconded by
Commissioner Milsak.
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Motion carried (6-0). Commissioner Villarreal had not arrived at this
time.
Commissioner Villarreal arrived.
13.0 I ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 1
Discuss and consider making a recommendation to the City Council on a Site
Plan for Texas Roadhouse. The 2.6125-acre tract is located at the northeast
comer of Market Street and State Highway 121 (SP06-0005, Texas Roadhouse
Site Plan).
3.1
Ms. Bateman presented a staff report regarding making a recommendation
to the City Council on a Site Plan for Texas Roadhouse. The 2.6125-acre
tract is located at the northeast corner of Market Street and State Highway
121.
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Commissioner Hames asked if the 21 % masonry is typical for Texas
Roadhouse or if that was changed to meet our standards.
Carey Haller, Greenberg Farrow 3455 Salt Creek Lane #100, Arlington
Heights, IL 60005, stated they have added additional pilasters to come
closer to the standards.
Commissioner Villarreal asked if there is a need for a deceleration lane
either on Market or SH 121.
Ms. Bateman stated that the Development Review Committee felt that a
deceleration lane is not needed at this time.
Commissioner Villarreal asked if the 10 foot monument sign is within the
overlay requirements.
Carey Haller stated that it was designed to meet the requirements.
Commissioner Villarreal moved to approve SP06-0005. Seconded by
Commissioner Barrett.
Motion carried (7-0).
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4.1
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Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider making a recommendation to the
City Council on a Specific Use Permit for a restaurant with beer, wine and/or
alcohol sales. The proposed restaurant is located in Austin Ranch at the
northeast comer of Windhaven and Saintsbury Drive West (SUP06-0004, Cafe
Gecko Permit).
Ms. Bateman presented a staff report regarding making a
recommendation to the City Council on a Specific Use Permit for a
restaurant with beer, wine and/or alcohol sales. The proposed restaurant
is located in Austin Ranch at the northeast corner of Windhaven and
Saintsbury Drive West.
No one speaking in favor or opposition.
Commissioner Morrison moved to approve SUP06-0004. Seconded by
Commissioner Milsak.
Motion carried (7-0).
4.2
Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider making a recommendation to the
City Council on a proposed rezoning for a 4.064-acre tract of property located on
the west side of Main Street south of the existing Trinity Medical Center. The
property is currently zoned Office-1 and is proposed to be zoned Light
Commercial and General Retail (206-0008, ValPlace Rezoning).
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Ms. Bateman explained to the Commission that earlier in the day the
applicant submitted a letter requesting this item be tabled from the agenda
She explained that the Commission had a legal right to consider the item
since it was on the agenda and proper notification had already occurred. It
was urged that a representative for the applicant be at the meeting.
Commissioner Barrett moved to open the public hearing and consider this
item. Seconded by Commissioner Hubbard.
Motion carried 6-1 (Commissioner Wade opposed).
Matt Dalton, Epic 423 representative, explained to the Commission that he
would like the item tabled so that he can meet with staff and hopefully get
all issues resolved.
No one present to speak in opposition or in favor of the item.
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Commissioner Hubbard asked if Ms. Bateman's presentation would consist
of the information already provided to the Commission.
Ms. Bateman stated that her presentation would have consisted of the same
information already provided to the Commission. She stated that staff is
recommending denial because the proposal is not consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan however staff was not opposed to tabling the item.
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Commissioner Barrett asked if the Fire Marshal had looked at this item.
Ms. Bateman stated that she was hesitant on talking about the land use
because the item for consideration was for zoning and that the
Commissioner's decision should be made based on the Comprehensive Plan
and what it prescribes to be in that area.
Commissioner Villarreal asked if the applicant would be able to come back
and request the same or similar zoning if this request was denied.
Ms. Bateman stated that our ordinance prohibits any request for the same
or similar zoning with in one year. They would have to come back with a
different zoning request.
Commissioner Morrison stated that she would be concerned with them
coming forward with a four story request and then submitting a six story
request.
Commissioner Barrett stated that he feels the fire department may not be
equipped to handle a six story building fire.
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Matt Dalton stated that is one of the reasons he wanted to come back and
meet with staff. The applicant's intent is to ask for two stories and then
request a Specific Use Permit to raise the height of the building.
Commissioner Milsak motioned to deny the rezoning request. Seconded by
Commissioner Hubbard.
Motion carried (5-2, Commissioners Hames and Commissioner Villarreal
were opposed).
15.0 I DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
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