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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/11/07 P&Z MINUTES CITY OF THE COLONY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 11, 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 Tuesday, September 11, 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: Commission Members Present: Brain Wade, Chairman; Deville Hubbard, Vice- Chairman; Mike Barrett, Karen Hames, Debbie Morrison, and Fernando Villarreal. Commission Member Absent: Marlene Milsak. Present from Staff: Donna Bateman, Development Services Director; Wes Morrison, City; and Jennifer White, Administrative Assistant. 11.0 I CALL REGULAR SESSION TO ORDER Chairman Wade called the meeting to order at 6:31 pm. 11.1 I Citizen Input No Citizen Input received. 2.0 CONSENT AGENDA 2.1 Consider a roval of the minutes of the Au ust 28, 2007 Re ular Session. Commissioner Hames moved to approve the minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Barrett. Motion carried (5-0 Commissioner Morrison abstained). 3.0 ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 3.1 ort. Wes Morrison presented the staff report. Commissioner Villarreal moved to approve item 3.1. Seconded by Commissioner Morrison. Motion carried unanimously (6-0). 4.0 WORKSESSION 4.1 Receive an update from staff on Phase I ofthe Development Code re-write and direct staff accordingly. Mr. Morrison presented the staff report. Planning and Zoning Commission September 11, 2007 Page 2 of3 Mr. Morrison asked if the existing Ordinances protect residential areas? Are they providing a desired type of residential use within the City? Chairman Wade stated that the ideal use along FM423 is commercial and retail along the street but we would not be able to do this due to the homes that are already located along there. As for the street layouts, he is happy with that. Commissioner Hubbard stated that he has a problem with the residential area just south of the medical center on FM423 and how the brick fence is inferior. Chairman Wade stated he would like to have the homes built with 90% brick instead of the 70% that the City requires now. Commissioner Hubbard stated that when the toll way is built he would like to have stricter policies for rental properties. Ms. Bateman stated the Code Enforcement Advisory Board is reviewing the Property Maintenance Code and there will be policies in place once they are adopted. Commissioner Morrison stated she would like to see the extended stay hotels to have policies. Ms. Bateman stated extended stay hotels have to have rental inspections on a bi-annual basis. Mr. Morrison asked if the existing ordinances protect commercial areas? Are they providing a desired type of commercial use within the City? Commissioner Hubbard stated he has a problem with how the CVS on Main Street set up there light post and how they are set on a pedestal. Commissioner Hames stated that she would like to see commercial properties' implement more landscaping that would be more pleasing to the eye. Commissioner Morrison stated she would like to see the commercial properties that are close to residential areas to have some kind of structure with waste management. Commissioner Villarreal stated he would like to see drainage issues implemented with the landscaping. Mr. Morrison asked if the commission is happy with the Gateway Overlay Regulations and if regulations should be enforced throughout the City? Commissioner Hames stated no. Chairman Wade stated that he would like to have some of the older buildings updated to coincide with the Gateway Overlay Regulations. Ms. Bateman asked the commission if they would like to have the Gateway Overlay Regulations be implemented in the five areas that Council has been looking at for a town center. All Commissioners stated yes. Ms. Bateman asked if the City should make a tax incentive for the property owners so the City can get the property owners to update the properties fa9ade. All Commissioners stated yes. Ms. Bateman asked if the tax incentive would work along the residential area. The Commissioners stated that they would like to have something in place but the amount would have to be discussed. Mr. Morrison asked if the commISSIOn would want to see regulations designed specifically for a town center type of development? Mr. Morrison asked the commission if they believe the city has a "historic district"? The Commission stated no, but they can see about identifying the old cemetery and Larry's as the historic district. Mr. Morrison asked if the commission would like to see more of a buffer between residential and commercial developments? This could include more landscaping or masonry walls. Chairman Wade stated that he would like to see more of a mix of landscaping with fencing material. Planning and Zoning Commission September 11, 2007 Page 3 of3 Mr. Morrison asked if the new Land Development Code should incorporate new regulations for tree preservation? All Commissioners stated yes. They added it should expand the list of protective trees. Mr. Morrison asked what types of land uses should be limited in certain areas. (i.e. mini-warehouses, automobile uses, and liquor stores). Commissioner Hubbard stated that he would like to reduce mini-warehouses and auto uses. Commissioner Villarreal stated the city should be prepared for rapid transit. Ms. Bateman stated the city is aware of a potential transit stop in Frisco that we could make use of. Mr. Morrison asked if there should be height and size limitations to single family structures? Chairman Wade stated yes. Ms. Bateman stated that Eastvale will be redeveloped and when this happens home buyers may want to put large lake houses in that area. Ms. Bateman asked if the Commission will have a problem with the large lake house that could be placed in this area. All Commissioners stated no. Mr. Morrison asked if there are any additional features the Commission would like to see on the Shoreline Trail. Chairman Wade stated that he would like to see signage, water fountains, trail heads, and exercise features. Commissioner Villarreal stated that he would like to see that the material used will not have much upkeep and be long lasting. Mr. Morrison asked where the Commission could see Adult Entertainment Uses permitted? All Commissioners agreed not to have additional areas permit Adult Entertainment in the City. Conduct annual training for Commission members. All Commissioners agreed to watch the training video at another meeting. 5.0 DIRECTOR'S REPORT 5.1 City Council Report from September 4, 2007 Donna presented the City Council Report and stated that Council approved the Blue Sky Soccer Complex with all the commissioners' recommendations. Chairman Wade adjourned the meeting at 6:36 pm in order to convene into the work session. .-/