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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/26/07 P&Z MINUTES CITY OF THE COLONY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION June 26, 2007 After determining that a quorum was present, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of The Colony, Texas convene into regular session which was held on June 26, 2007 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: Present: Brian Wade, Chairman; DeVille Hubbard, Vice-Chairman; Michael Barrett, Karen Hames; Debbie Morrison; and Fernando Villarreal Absent: Marlene Milsak Present from Staff: Donna Bateman, Development Service Director; Wes Morrison, City Planner; Gordon Scruggs, Director of Engineering & Utilities; David Dodd, City Attorney; and Jennifer White, Administrative Assistant 11.0 I CALL REGULAR SESSION TO ORDER Chairman Wade called the meeting to order at 6:35 pm 2.0 CONSENT AGENDA 2.1 Consider a roval of the minutes of the Ma 8,2007 Re lar Session. 2.2 Consider a roval of the minutes of the Ma 22,2007 Re lar Session. 2.3 Consider a roval of the minutes ofthe June 12,2007 Re lar Session. It was moved by Commissioner Villarreal to approve items 2.1 through 2.3. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hames and unanimously carried (6-0). 3.0 ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 3.1 Discuss and consider making a recommendation to the City Council regarding a site plan for Lot 1, Block A, of the Paige Road Elementary School Addition being a 10.0 acre tract. The property is located east of Paige Road, approximately 2,300 feet north of South Colony Blvd. The property is commonly known as 6350 Paige Road. The purpose of the site plan is to allow a total of five (5) portable buildings on the property. (SP07-0007, Morningside Elementary School) Commissioner Hames excused herself from this discussion due to a conffict of interest of her being an LISD employee. Wes Morrison presented the staff report and outlined concerns of the traffic problems with this site. Staff recommends approval of the request due to the school being exempt from all zoning regulations; however, staff wanted to voice concerns. Planning and Zoning Commission June 26, 2007 Page 2 of5 Commissioner Hubbard asked who was the decision maker for the median cuts and why we chose to remove the median cuts. Gordon Scruggs explained that the median cuts were selected to coincide with the collector street of Nash at the south, to put in a left turn only cut for the median at Young and then take out the median cut from the north at Yager. Commissioner Hubbard asked if the median cuts would prevent the school traffic from turning south. Gordon Scruggs answered yes. Chairman Wade asked how long LISD has known about this particular issue. Gordon Scruggs stated staff approached the school district with this issue in October. Chairman Wade asked if the City had tried to negotiate with LISD. Gordon Scruggs answered yes. Commissioner Villarreal asked if staff knew what the expansion plan was for this site. Wes Morrison answered they have not communicated that with the city. Chairman Wade asked if we knew the long term plan with these buildings. Wes Morrison answered that had not been communicated to the city. Chairman Wade asked if there was any thought about putting a traffic light at the most northerly median cut. Gordon Scruggs stated that under State law certain traffic warrants must exist for a signal and he did not believe this would meet the warrants. Chairman Wade asked if the landscaping was going to be for the right of way only or for the right of way and the residents. Wes Morrison stated that Crape Myrtles will be planted all the way around the buildings and they would block the right of way and the residential areas. Commissioner Villarreal asked if the city could determine the number of vehicles on the drives. Gordon Scruggs stated that it is in Public Works budget so he could discuss it with Steve Eubanks, Public Works Director. Amber Fulton, 5925 Longo Dr, Member of the Board of Trustee's, spoke on behalf of LISD. Chairman Wade asked why the city had not received any response from LISD. Amber Fulton stated that the lack of communication has been missed characterized. Ms. Fulton also stated the median cuts and temporary buildings should be two separate agenda items. Chairman Wade asked how long the buildings will be placed on the site. Ms. Fulton answered that it depends on the population of the school and they will evaluate the population on an annual basis. Planning and Zoning Commission June 26, 2007 Page 3 of5 Chairman Wade asked if there were any plans to put additional temporary buildings on the property. Amber Fulton stated not to her knowledge. Krista Haines, 6425 Brazos Circle, is in favor of allowing the 5 portable buildings on this property. Elizabeth Klein, 5601 Big River Drive, stated she is In favor of allowing the 5 portable buildings and that the school needs them. Debbie Thompson, 6304 Fall River Drive, stated that she is in favor of the new temporary buildings and wanted to challenge the number of parking spaces referenced by staff. Larry Worley, 1204 College, Project Manager for LISD, stated there are 86 temporary buildings with LISD, 78 are in Lewisville and Flower Mound, and only 8 are in the City of The Colony. Commissioner Barrett wanted to know where the communication was lost. Donna Bateman stated the city as a whole was concerned about the safety of the children. And asked LISD to do a traffic impact analysis to see what the experts say. The city even told LISD that the city would change the drives at our cost and the answer from illD~oo. . It was moved by Commissioner Morrison to approve item 3.1 with the recommendation to number the temporary buildings and to have a Traffic Impact Analysis done at this site. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Barrett and unanimously carried (5-0). Commissioner Hames re-entered the discussion. 3.2 Continue a discussion and consider making a recommendation to the City Council regarding an amendment to Ordinance 99-1129 to allow an age restricted senior apartment housing development on approximately 5.38 acres located in Tract D of Planned Development-l 6 (PD-16). The property is located north ofSH 121, west of Morning Star Drive. (Z07-0003, Evergreen) Wes Morrison presented the staff report. David Dodd stated that he reviewed the samples given and that the Rockwall Plan Development was the most in-depth. His concern is with the senior housing market. Mr. Dodd went on to say that there are two options to enforce the age restriction. The first is to go with a PD and regulate through zoning. The second option is to go with a PD with a Deed restriction. Donna Bateman stated that she recommends the Commission go along the lines of the Rockwall Plan Development. Planning and Zoning Commission June 26, 2007 Page 4 of 5 Tony Sisk, 5605 N. MacArthur # 580, Churchill residential, and Sandy Jacobs 5725 Spring Hollow, presented to the Commission the plan on developing this property. They explained how their lenders help them to succeed with the deed restrictions. With the locations they have now, there is a waiting list to get in. Commissioner Hubbard asked what the life expectancy of the building would be. Tony Sisk stated forty years. Chairman Wade stated that there were two e-mails from residents. Thomas Whieldon, 5924 Southmoor Lane, and David Munden, 6624 Stewart Boulevard, both are in favor of this item. It was moved by Commissioner Hames to approve item 3.2 with staff's recommendation and adopting Exhibit "C", section B-1, subsection C, of the Rockwall Development Standards for Proposed Planned Development. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hubbard and unanimously carried (6-0). 3.3 Discuss and consider making a recommendation to the City Council regarding a site plan for Lot 1 A, Block A, of Aberdeen at The Tribute being a 1.24 acre tract located at the corner of Milburn Court and Strathmill, north of Dunverny. The site plan is for a proposed amenity center. (SP07-0008, Tribute Amenity Center, Aberdeen) Wes Morrison presented staff report for items 3.3 and 3.4. Mark Edgrin, 600 N Pearl #650 Dallas, TX 75201, Wynn-Jackson, presented to the commission what the amenity centers would be used for and how they will be maintained. It was moved by Commissioner Villarreal to approve item 3.3. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Barrett and unanimously carried (6-0). 3.4 Discuss and consider making a recommendation to the City Council regarding a site plan for Lot 4A, Block D, of The Lochs Phase lA at The Tribute being a 1.89 acre tract located west ofInvemess. The site plan is for a proposed amenity center. (SP07-0009, Amenity Center at The Lochs) It was moved by Chairman Wade to approve item 3.4. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Morrison and unanimously carried (6-0). Planning and Zoning Commission June 26, 2007 Page 5 of5 14.0 I DIRECTOR'S REPORT Donna Bateman went over the Council Result report. If anyone is interested in going to the short course on Planning and Zoning officials to let her know so she can set that up. There will be a joint meeting regarding the Hawaiian Falls case on Monday July 2nd. Chairman Wade adjourned the meeting at 8:12 pm. ~~~ . e, thai man - --