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CITY OF THE COLONY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
JANUARY 7, 2008
After determining that a quorum was present, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City
of The Colony, Texas convened into special session which was held on Monday, January 7, 2008
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;
Michael Barrett; Karen Hames; Marlene Milsak; Debbie Morrison; Fernando Villarreal.
Present from Staff: Donna Bateman, Development Services Director; Bob Hager, City
Attorney; Wes Morrison, City Planner; Jennifer White, Administrative Assistant.
11.0 I CALL SPECIAL SESSION TO ORDER
Chairman Wade called the meeting to order at 6:38 pm.
3.0 PUBLIC HEARING
3.1 Hold a public hearing, discuss, and consider making a recommendation to City Council
regarding a zoning request from General Retail (GR) district to Shopping Center (SC)
district for 1.586 acres ofland located west of West port Drive, approximately 360 feet
west ofFM 423 (Main Street). (Z07-0006, Robinson Addition)
3.2 Hold a public hearing, discuss, and consider making a recommendation to City Council
regarding a Specific Use Permit to allow Light Assembly uses in the Shopping Center
(SC) district for 2.981 acres located west of Westport Drive, approximately 360 feet
west ofFM 423 (Main Street). (SUP07-0005, Robinson Addition)
3.3 Hold a public hearing, discuss, and consider making a recommendation to City Council
regarding a Special Exception request to allow an alternative roofing material for a
development located within the Gateway Overlay District on 2.981 acres located west
of West port Drive, approximately 360 feet west ofFM 423 (Main Street). (SE07-0006,
Robinson Addition)
4.0 ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
4.1 Discuss and consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding a site plan
for Lot 1 Block A ofthe Robinson Addition being 2.981 acres located west of
Westport Drive, approximately 360 feet west ofFM 423 (Main Street). (SP07-0016,
Robinson Addition)
Wes Morrison stated he would present all items at one time and the commission could then vote.
Mr. Morrison presented the staff reports.
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Commissioner Hubbard asked staff what type of sign the facility will have. Mr. Morrison stated
the Commission would have to ask the applicant.
Commissioner Hubbard asked staff what type of mortar will be used on the facility. Mr.
Morrison stated the Commission would have to ask the applicant.
Commissioner Villarreal asked why there was a need for a Specific Use Permit (SUP). Bob
Hager, City Attorney, stated the Specific Use Permit is for the light assembly and that the
Commission could ask the applicant what type of light assembly they would be doing.
Sandy Jacobs, representative of Armor Safe, presented the Commission with information on the
facility.
Terry Sullivan, Creation Architect, 1017 South Elm Street, Carrollton, TX, for Armor Safe,
presented the Commission with the type of supplies that would be used to build the facility.
Commissioner Hubbard asked what a Mag wind enclosure was. Mr. Sullivan stated that it is a
device that would be used to allow the wind to generate electricity for this facility.
Commissioner Hubbard asked what the object was on the main building that looks like a sky
light. Mr. Sullivan stated it is the cupola for the elevator.
Commissioner Villarreal asked what the retaining wall would look like and how the erosion
would be resolved. Don Rankin, DR Civil Engineers, 5928 West Parker, Piano, TX, explained
where the retaining wall would be located and what measures were taken to prevent erosion.
Commissioner Wade asked what color the roof would be. Mr. Sullivan stated it would be
Galvaloom color and would reflect the sky and lake so it would end up having a blue color once
installed.
Larry Robinson, Owner of Armor Safe, presented to the Commission what would be assembled
at the facility.
Commissioner Wade asked about discharge of waste into the lake or sewer. Mr. Robinson stated
they will not be doing any manufacturing at this facility.
Commissioner Hubbard asked if a sign had been selected. Mr. Robinson stated it would be a
monument type sign with a ranch theme.
Commissioner Barrett asked if there would be any storage of hazardous or flammable material.
Mr. Robinson stated no, however, there would be less than five (5) gallons of water based paint
for doing touch ups on the product.
Commissioner Villarreal asked what type of lighting will be used to accent the building. Mr.
Sullivan stated they would be using a dark sky variety, some scones, & wall packs.
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Commissioner Barrett asked if the basement would have fire suppression. Mr. Sullivan yes the
entire building will have fire suppression throughout it.
Commissioner Wade asked if there are any future plans for the south east side of the property.
Mr. Sullivan stated the property may be used for future expansion.
Commissioner Hubbard moved to approve items 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, and 4.1 and allow the metal
roof to be constructed of the gray sheen AEP span or similar product. Seconded by
Commissioner Milsak. Motion unanimously carried (7-0).
Chairman Wade adjourned the meetin at 7:20 pm.
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