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MINUTES
CITY OF THE COLONY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MAY 13, 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 April 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, Chairperson; Mike Barrett; Deville Hubbard; Debbie
Morrison; and Brian Wade.
Commissioners Absent: David Terre; Vice Chairperson Fernando Villarreal
Present from staff: Donna Bateman, Development Service Director; Wes Morrison,
City Planner; David Dodd, City Attorney; and Tracey Sherman, Administrative Assistant.
/1.0 I CALL REGULAR SESSION TO ORDER
Chairman Hames Called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
/1.1 I Citizen Input
No citizen input received.
2.0 PUBLIC HEARING
2.1 Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider making a recommendation regarding a
specific use permit to allow on premise-alcohol consumption at a restaurant located the
northeast corner of Main Street and South Colony, commonly known as 5000 Main
Street. (SUP08-0004, Colony Best Buffet)
Mr. Morrison presented staff report.
Commissioner Wade if the applicant was present and if they were notified of the meeting, staff
responded that the applicant was notified by mail and no other contact has been made with the
applicant.
Commissioner Wade asked what the distance was from the restaurant to the nearby church, staff
responded 1300 feet and explained how the ordinance requires the distance to be measured.
Chairperson Hames asked what type of liquor would be sold. Mr. Morrison stated beer and
wme.
Commissioner Wade moved to approve the request, as presented. It was seconded by
Commissioner Barrett and unanimously carried (5-0).
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3.0 ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
3.1 Receive a report from Legal Staff regarding the recommendation for Candlewood
Suites zoning change from Business Park to Planned Development to allow an
extended stay hotel on approximately 2.045 acres located at the southeast corner of
Market Street and Memorial Drive.(Z08-000l, Candlewood Suites)
Mr. Morrison stated the applicant had requested this item be tabled until the May 27th meeting.
4.0
4.1
4.2
Ms. Bateman presented the Director's Report.
5.0 WORKSESSION
5.1 Receive an update from staff on the Development Code re-write and direct staff
accordingly.
Mr. Morrison presented the next (2) phases of the Development Code Process.
Chairperson Hames adjourned the meeting at 6:45 pm.
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Kare Hames, Chairperson
Tracey Sherma , Recording Secretary