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MINUTES
CITY OF THE COLONY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
July 10,2007
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
July 10, 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; Marlene Milsak; and Fernando Villarreal
Absent: Debbie Morrison
Present from Staff: Donna Bateman, Development Services Director; Wes
Morrison, City Planner; Gordon Scruggs, Director of Engineering;
David Dodd, City Attorney; and Jennifer White, Administrative
Assistant
11.0 I CALL REGULAR SESSION TO ORDER
Vice-Chairman Hubbard called meeting to order at 6:36 pm.
11.1 I Citizen Input
No citizen input received
2.0 CONSENT AGENDA
2.1 Consider a roval of the minutes of the June 26,2007 Re ular Session.
Commissioner Hames moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. It
was seconded by Commissioner Barrett and the motion carried (4-0,
Commissioner Milsak abstained).
3.0 ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
3.1 Discuss and consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding a site
plan for Lot 7, Block I, of the Colony Plaza Addition, being 5.9 acres. The site
is located at the northeast comer of FM 423 and SH 121. (SP07 -0010, Ross
Dress for Less).
Wes Morrison presented the staff report.
Commissioner Villarreal moved to recommend approval of the site plan, as
presented. It was seconded by Commissioner Hames and the motion carried
unanimously (5-0).
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4.0 PUBLIC HEARING
4.1 Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider making a recommendation to
City Council regarding an amendment to Ordinance 07-1706, Hawaiian Falls
Water Park, located at the northeast comer of Paige Road and Memorial Drive.
The purpose of the amendment is to add new slides and play areas and a stage
area. (SP07-0011, Hawaiian Falls Water Park).
Chairman Wade arrived at 6:40 pm.
Wes Morrison presented the staff report.
Commissioner Hubbard asked what the life expectancy was for the screening. Don
Bush, representative for Hawaiian Falls stated it was two to three years.
Commissioner Hubbard asked if Mr. Bush would have a problem if the Commission
added a requirement to replace the material every two years. Mr. Bush stated that he
does not see a problem with replacing the material as long as it is sagging or tom.
Chairman Wade asked how the property ended up with chain link fence instead of the
wrought iron that is shown to be on other properties. Mr. Morrison stated that the
original fencing material was approved with the original SUP.
Chairman Wade asked what the time line would be to have the fence upgraded. Mr.
Bush stated that he did not know.
Commissioner Hubbard moved to recommend approval of the site plan with the
condition the fencing material be placed on the inside of the chain link fence and
that it be repaired within five business days of any damage. It was seconded by
Commissioner Milsak and the motion carried (5-1, Chairman Wade opposed).
5.0 DIRECTOR'S REPORT
5.1 City Council Results from July 2, 2007
Donna Bateman presented the Commission with the results from the July 2, 2007 City
Council meeting.
Chairman Wade adjourned the meeting at 7:15 pm.