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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/26/08 P&Z MINUTES CITY OF THE COLONY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 26,2008 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, February 26, 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; Marlene Milsak; and Brian Wade. Board Members Absent: Deville Hubbard and Debbie Morrison. Present from staff: Donna Bateman, Development Services Director; Wes Morrison, City Planner; and Tracey Sherman, Administrative Assistant. 11.0 I 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 approval of the minutes of the January 22, 2008 Regular Session. 2.2 Consider approval of the minutes of the February 12,2008 Regular Session. Commissioner Villarreal moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Barrett and unanimously carried (5-0). 3.0 DIRECTOR'S REPORT 3.1 UpcomiDl:~ Pro_iects List Donna Bateman presented the directors report. Ms. Bateman announced Tracey Sherman as the new recording secretary for the Planning and Zoning Commission due to Jennifer White being promoted to Code Enforcement Inspector. Planning and Zoning Commission February 26, 2008 Page 2 of3 4.0 WORKSESSION 4.1 Receive an update from staff on the Development Code re-write and direct staff accordingly. Wes Morrison presented the staff report. Commissioner Wade asked about posting of signs and what would happen if the sign was not posted. Mr. Morrison answered it is a requirement of the Zoning Ordinance. If the sign was not posted then the zoning case would start all over. The sign would then have to be posted upon the completion of the new zoning case. Mr. Morrison stated staff would prefer the sign be posted by the applicant. Commissioner Wade asked if dormant cases would need to be resubmitted as a new application. Mr. Morrison answered yes. Commissioner Barrett asked what the reason was to zone annexed property as Agricultural. Mr. Morrison and Ms. Bateman stated it is the most restrictive. Chairperson Hames asked what the odds were on getting the articles to the Commissioners earlier so they would have more time to study the articles. Ms. Bateman stated staff will try to give the articles to the Commission a couple of weeks early so they would have time to study them. Vice Chairperson Villarreal asked if the electronic submission would be intermittent or during final submission. Mr. Morrison stated it would just be for the review and submission process. Ms. Bateman stated the majority of the Council did not want to allow work to be done prior to the submission of an easement document. Commissioner Barrett asked at what point would a contractor need to cease work on a job site. Ms. Bateman stated the only site work that would be allowed is the movement of dirt for grading purposes. Relating to site plan approval, Ms. Bateman stated new construction from ground up would go to Council. Alterations to existing buildings would go to the Planning and Zoning Commission and minor things such as landscaping can be approved by staff. Commissioner Milsak asked what fees would be charged for the Fast Track Review. Ms. Bateman stated the fees are hefty and would be approximately three to five thousand dollars ($3,000 - $5,000). Commissioner Barrett asked if The Colony's fee schedule coincided with other cities. Ms. Bateman stated yes. Chairperson Hames asked if the fees for predesign meetings would be different for large or small projects. Ms. Bateman answered no. Chairperson Hames asked if the city had adequate staff to handle the Fast Track Meetings. Ms. Bateman answered yes. Planning and Zoning Commission February 26,2008 Page 3 of3 Ms. Bateman went over the Video and Tele-Conferencing plan with the Commission. All Commissioners agreed the City of The Colony would not benefit from such a plan. Chairperson Hames asked about the number of signs allowed on a property. Mr. Morrison answered state law regulates political sign usage not the city. Personal signs are allotted two per lot. Commissioner Milsk asked what the ordinance was in regards to political signs. Mr. Morrison quoted The Colony's Sign Ordinance, section 6-28 (3) political signs. Chairperson Hames asked about the definition of public right of way. Ms. Bateman stated it is the same as the definition of parkway. Chairperson Hames asked about a sign located on North Colony Boulevard and Northpointe Drive. Ms. Bateman stated that they cannot be in the State Right- Of -Way. Chairperson Hames adjourned the meeting at 7:34 pm. "" \/ n, Recording Secretary