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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/22/08 P&Z MINUTES CITY OF THE COLONY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 22, 2008 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, January 22, 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: Karen Hames, Chairman; Fernando Villarreal, Vice-Chairman; Mike Barrett; Deville Hubbard; and Marlene Milsak. Board Members Absent: Debbie Morrison, and Brian Wade. Present from staff: Donna Bateman, Development Services Director; David Dodd, City Attorney; Steve Eubanks, Public Works Director; Gordon Scruggs, Engineering Director; Wes Morrison, City Planner; and Jennifer White, Administrative Assistant. 11.0 1 CALL REGULAR SESSION TO ORDER Chairman Hames Called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. 11.1 I Citizen Input No citizen input received. 2.0 CONSENT AGENDA 2.1 Consider a roval of the minutes ofthe Janua 2.2 Consider approval of the minutes ofthe January 8, 2008 Regular Session. Commissioner Milsak moved to approve items 2.1 and 2.2. Seconded by Commissioner Barrett. Motion unanimously carried (5-0). 3.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.1 Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider approval of a final plat of Lot 109R Block A of Wynnwood Estates being a Replat of Lot 109 Block A of Wynnwood Estates being 0.54 acres located northwest of the intersection of Clipper Circle and Harbor Hideaway located in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. (RP07-0003, Wynnwood Estates) Wes Morrison presented the staff report. Gary Slade, applicant, 3700 Legacy #5201, Frisco, TX 75034 stated he was in favor of the replat. Planning and Zoning Commission January 22, 2008 Page 2 of 4 Commissioner Villarreal asked if the new drainage easement would impact other surrounding properties. Mr. Morrison stated the drainage easement is solely contained to this property. Commissioner Hubbard moved to approve item 3.1. Seconded by Commissioner Milsak. Motion unanimously carried (5-0). 3.2 Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding an update to the Master Thoroughfare Plan for the City. (SI08-0001, Master Thoroughfare Plan) Steve Eubanks, Public Works Director, presented the staff report. William Pembroke, Jacobs Engineering, 6688 North Central Expressway Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75206, introduced himself and his colleges to the Commission. Walter Ragsdale, Jacobs Engineering, 6688 North Central Expressway Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75206, presented the Master Thoroughfare Plan. Commissioner Hubbard stated by modifying the existing causeway plan to the proposed causeway plan, it would not be as eye pleasing as the existing plan. Mr. Ragsdale agreed and stated that this is one of the options which was more effective. Commissioner Hubbard asked if the proposed plan would be the most economical way to put the bridge across. Mr. Ragsdale stated he is not sure if it would be the most economical way to put the bridge across, however, it is the plan that Denton County and the Corp. of Engineers agreed with. Mr. Eubanks stated that the Corp. of Engineers were opposed to the bridge going through the peninsula and across where the old dam is located. Commissioner Hubbard asked why the plan shows Lakeshore ending at North Colony two (2) blocks east of Keys Drive. Mr. Eubanks stated the reasoning behind not connecting Lakeshore to Keys would help with drivers using it as a cut through corridor. Commissioner Milsak asked if the city would put traffic lights on North Colony. Mr. Ragsdale stated it would depend on the traffic situation. Commissioner Villarreal asked if the existing causeway plan would be feasible due to the area being built out. Gordon Scruggs, Engineering Director, stated if the causeway crossed where the old dam was located it would have to span the entire dam. Mr. Scruggs stated there is a nature preserve on the west side of the peninsula. Commissioner Hubbard asked why the city wants the causeway on the Thoroughfare Plan. Mr. Ragsdale stated the causeway is to help with the relief of traffic on FM423. Planning and Zoning Commission January 22,2008 Page 3 of 4 Commissioner Milsak asked if the dead end on the east side of North Colony would ever cross over the railroad tracks into Frisco. Mr. Eubanks stated North Colony will remain a dead end on the east side of town. Commissioner Barrett asked if the original causeway plan was turned down by the Corp. of Engineer. Mr. Eubanks answered yes. Commissioner Villarreal asked about the procedure to add The Colony's Thoroughfare Plan to North Texas Council of Government (NTCOG) mobility plan. Mr. Ragsdale stated North Texas Council of Government (NTCOG) will meet with all the cities and then add it to their plan. Chairman Hames asked which project should be completed first. Mr. Eubanks stated the Memorial underpass is the number one priority for The Colony. Commissioner Villarreal asked if the city plans on adding additional crossmg over State Highway 121. Mr. Eubanks stated no. Commissioner Hubbard asked what motion the commISSIOn would need to make. Donna Bateman, Development Services Director stated a recommendation. Commissioner Milsak moved to recommend item 3.2 to the City Council. Seconded by Commissioner Hames. Motion failed (2-3 Commissioner Barrett, Commissioner Hubbard, and Commissioner Villarreal opposed). Mr. Eubanks stated to the commission that this Master Thoroughfare Plan is a living document and in the last three (3) years this is the second time it has been updated. Commissioner Milsak moved to recommend item 3.2 to the City Council. Seconded by Commissioner Barrett. Motion carried (3-2 Commissioner Hubbard, and Commissioner Villarreal opposed). 4.0 DIRECTOR'S REPORT 4.1 Upcoming Proiects List Ms. Bateman presented the director's report to the Commission. Ms. Bateman stated Lakes Lanes and Zaxby's where approved by Council. 5.0 WORKSESSION 5.1 Receive an update from staff on Phase I ofthe Development Code re-write and direct staff accordingly. Mr. Morrison presented to the Commission Phase I of the Development Code re-write and asked for feedback from the Commission. Planning and Zoning Commission January 22, 2008 Page 4 of 4 Chairman Hames stated the language was very clear and the contents were well organized, however, the document needs to be a more formal outline. Mr. Morrison asked the Commission for priorities, regarding sections they wanted to review in the Development Code. Commissioner Hubbard stated he would like to discuss signs, landscaping and irrigation. Chairman Hames adjourned the meeting at 7:45 pm. I ,/~. ./ ):)-/u// I /~/;J ~:J Kar~n Hames, Chairman Je