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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/28/07 P&Z MINUTES CITY OF THE COLONY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AUGUST 28, 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 August 28, 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; Mike Barrett; Karen Hames; Marlene Milsak; Fernando Villarreal Absent: Debbie Morrison Present from Staff: Donna Bateman, Director of Development Services; Wes Morrison, City Planner; Karen Nelson, City Attorney; Gordon Scruggs, Director of Engineering; Jennifer White, Administrative Assistant 11.0 I CALL REGULAR SESSION TO ORDER Chairman Wade called meeting to order at 6:36 pm. 11.1 I Citizen Input No citizen input received. 2.0 CONSENT AGENDA 2.1 Consider approval of the minutes of the August 14,2007 Regular Session. 2.2 Consider approval of the Preliminary Plat for Lots 1-7, Block A and Lot 1 Block B of The Tribute New Course being 227.8 acres out of the S. Chowning Survey, Abstract No. 244; R.G. Dunlap Survey, Abstract No. 352; J.J. Gray Survey, Abstract No. 485; P.R. Higgins Survey, Abstract No. 548; T.D. Lucket Survey, Abstract No. 752; S. Payton Survey, Abstract No. 1009. The property is commonly located on the north and south sides of Lebanon Road, south of the future Tribute residential subdivision. (PP07 -0002, Tribute - New Golf Course). Vice-Chairman Hubbard moved to approve consent agenda items 2.1 and 2.2 as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Milsak. Motion carried unanimously (6-0). 2.3 Consider approval of the Final Plat for Lots 1-7, Block A and Lot 1 Block B of The Tribute New Course being 76.4 acres out of the T.D. Lucket Survey, Abstract No. 752 and the S. Payton Survey, Abstract No. 1009. The property is commonly located on the north and south sides of Lebanon Road, south of the future Tribute residential subdivision. (FP07-0012, Tribute - New Golf Course). After Chairman Wade learned that item 2.3 reflected all of the property except the Corp of Engineer's property, Commissioner Hubbard moved to approve item 2.3. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hames and unanimously carried (6-0). Planning and Zoning Commission August 28, 2007 Page 2 of3 3.0 ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 3.1 Discuss and consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding a site plan for Blue Sky Soccer Complex. The 171 acre tract located west of FM 423, east of Lewisville Lake, approximately 2800 feet south of Lebanon Road. (SP07-0012, Blue Sky). Wes present the staff report. Chairman Wade asked how much traffic Blue Sky anticipates due to the addition of the retail display. Mr. Morrison stated that Blue Sky would not generate additional traffi c. Chairman Wade asked if the displays are for the kids to play on or for retail sales. Mr. Morrison stated that it will be used for both, but the sale of the displays will take place inside the Soccer Complex. Chairman Wade asked if they will be storing the items to be sold inside the Soccer Complex. Mr. Morrison answered that there will be no storage onsite. Commissioner Milsak asked if the units on display will be locked up when no one is present. Mr. Morrison answered yes, there will be a wrought iron fence around the display area. Commissioner Villarreal asked if there will be signs and banners. Mr. Morrison stated that they are not proposing any signs at this time. Jane Nauman, 7801 Main Street, representative of Blue Sky Soccer Complex stated that there will be no more than two playground units and one playhouse at any time. Commissioner Barrett asked for the maximum height of the playground units. Ms. Nauman answered that the playground units will not be taller than fifteen feet and that is on the high side. Chairman Wade asked if they were opposed to landscaping around the fence. Ms. Nauman stated that the complex was not opposed to landscaping around the display area and they already have some landscaping around their building now. Chairman Wade asked if there is a long term plan for the Soccer Complex and the parking area. Ms. Nauman explained they are looking into extending the parking lot to the back of the complex. Chairman Wade asked about shade structure or vegetation to help keep the equipment cool and to keep it from deteriorating. Ms. Nauman stated that the complex would not have a problem with adding the landscaping to help with the shade issue. Commissioner Milsak asked if the playhouse would be under the same stipulation as the storage shed requirements. Ms. Bateman stated that they would not need to meet the storage shed requirements due to the playhouses being displayed for sale. Planning and Zoning Commission August 28, 2007 Page 3 of3 Commissioner Villarreal moved to recommend approval of the request with the following conditions: 1. Public display in the 5,680 square foot area be limited to 2 playground sets and 1 playhouse unit as proposed by the applicant; 2. The perimeter of the proposed wrought iron fencing be landscaped; 3. Three (3) trees be planted in the interior of the display area; and 4. All landscaping be irrigated. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hubbard and unanimously carried (6-0). 4.0 PUBLIC HEARING 4.1 Conduct a public hearing, discuss, and consider a recommendation to City Council regarding an amendment to Section 28 Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances relating to enforcement of various zoning regulations. (SI07 -0010, Conflicting Criteria Ordinance). Mr. Morrison presented the staff report. Commissioner Hubbard moved to recommend approval of the ordinance amendment as presented by staff. It was seconded by Commissioner Barrett and unanimously carried (6-0). 4.0 WORKSESSION 4.1 Conduct annual training for Commission members. Commission members and staff watched a video on being an Effective Planning Commissioner. 15.0 I DIRECTOR'S REPORT Ms. Bateman stated the Development Review Process presentation would be presented to the City Council on September 4th. All commissioners are encouraged to attend or watch as an added learning tool. Chairman Wade adjourned the meeting at 7:00 pm in order to convene into the worksession. J