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MINUTES
CITY OF THE COLONY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 27,2007
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, November 27,
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:
Board Members Present: Brian Wade, Chairman; Deville Hubbard, Vice-Chairman; Mike
Barrett; Karen Hames; Deville Hubbard; Marlene Milsak; and Fernando Villarreal.
Board Member Absent: Debbie Morrison.
Present from Staff: Donna Bateman, Development Services Director; David Dodd, City
Attorney; Gordon Scruggs, Director of Engineering; Wes Morrison, City Planner; and
Jennifer White, Administrative Assistant.
11.0 I CALL REGULAR SESSION TO ORDER
Chairman Wade called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
11.1 I Citizen Input
No citizen input was received.
2.0
2.1
CONSENT AGENDA
Consider a roval of the minutes of the November 13,2007 Re ular Session.
Commissioner Hames moved to approve item 2.1. Seconded by Commissioner Milsak.
Motion unanimously carried (6-0).
2.2 Consider approval ofthe final plat for Lots 1-18, Block F; Lots 1-16, Block G; Lots 1-43,
Block H; Lots 1-64, Block J; Lots 1-14, Block K; and Lot 1, Block L of The Cascades at
the Legends Phase 2, being 20.945 acres out of the R.P. Hardin Survey, Abstract No. 611
and the William Bridges Survey, Abstract No. 112. The property is located south of
Memorial Drive and east of Fallwater Trail. The property is located in the Planned
Development 16 (PD-16) zoning district and 145 single family lots and 10 common area
lots are ro osed. (FP07-0013, The Cascades at The Le ends, Phase 2)
Commissioner Villarreal asked staff what the zoning was to the east of this development across
the railroad tracks in the Frisco city limits. Wes Morrison answered he did not know what the
zoning is in the City of Frisco.
Commissioner Villarreal asked about the width of the lots on the plat and they seemed narrow.
Mr. Morrison answered the lot widths did not change as to what has already been constructed.
Commissioner Villarreal moved to approve item 2.2. Seconded by Chairman Wade.
Motion unanimously carried (6-0).
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3.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.1 Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider approval of the final plat for Lots 1-7 &
Lot lA, Block B; Lots 1-4, Block C; Lots 16-22 & Lots 3A-4A, Block D; Lots 1-20 &
Lot lA, Block E; Lots 1-14, Block F; Lots 1-9, Block G; Lots lA-7A, Block H of
Balmerino at Tribute Phase 1 being a replat of Balmerino At Tribute, Phase 1. The
subject property consists of 28.1048 acres located south of Lebanon Road at Balmerino
Lane. The property is located in the Planned Development 18 (PD-18) zoning district
and 61 single family lots and 10 common area lots are proposed. (RP07-0002,
Balmerino at Tribute Phase 1)
Wes Morrison presented the staff report.
Joe Riccardi with Kimberly Horn, 12700 Park Central, Dallas, TX 75251, represented the
applicant and stated he would answer any questions.
Commissioner Barrett asked staff about parking along Haywick Street. Mr. Morrison stated the
Fire Marshal measured the street width and accepted them. Anything that is less than 26 feet
will need signs or curbs painted showing no parking in those areas.
Mark Edgren with WynnJackson, 600 N Pearl Suite 650, Dallas, TX 75201, explained they will
be placing signs on the streets and some curbs will be painted.
Commissioner Barrett stated he preferred the curbs to be painted due to people not paying
attention to the signs. Donna Bateman explained staff and the Fire Marshal met several times
with the developer and came up with options.
Commissioner Barrett asked if the city has multiple problems can with vehicle parking could it
require the development to paint the curbs. Mr. Edgren explained they will correct any problems
that may arise.
Commissioner Villarreal asked if the main purpose for the public hearing was for the guard
houses. Mr. Morrison answered the purpose for this public hearing is to add three (3) medians
which were not on the previous plat.
Commissioner Hubbard moved to approve item 3.1. Seconded by Commissioner Barrett.
Motion unanimously carried (6-0).
3.2 Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider making a recommendation to the City
Council regarding an amendment to the Planned Development 18 as it relates to lot
layout and density. The property is located south of Lebanon Road in the proposed
Tullamore Meadows Village of The Tribute. (207-0005, Tribute PD Amendment)
Wes Morrison presented the staff report.
Commissioner Villarreal asked why the turn around on the estate lot is lower than the one
hundred (100) year flood plain. Gordon Scruggs stated the Corp of Engineers allow the road but
will not allow the road to be raised due to a flowage easement.
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Commissioner Barrett asked if the road into the estate lot will be gated. Mr. Edgren explained
there are no plans for the estate lot as of yet.
Commissioner Villarreal moved to approve item 3.2. Seconded by Commissioner Hubbard.
Motion unanimously carried (6-0).
4.0 DIRECTOR'S REPORT
4.1 Council Report
4.2 Upcoming Projects List
Donna Bateman presented the director's report. Ms. Bateman wanted to remind the
commissioners of the upcoming banquet dinner on Thursday.
Chairman Wade adjourned the meeting at 6:54 pm.
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