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MINUTES
CITY OF THE COLONY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MAY 27, 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 May 27,2008 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; Fernando Villarreal, Vice Chairperson;
Mike Barrett; Deville Hubbard; Debbie Morrison; David Terre; and Brian Wade.
Present from staff: Donna Bateman, Development Service Director; Wes Morrison,
City Planner; Kimberly Lafferty; City Attorney; 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 Final Plat for The Lochs at Tribute, Phase 2 for Lots 1-7,
Block L; Lots 2-8, Block N; Lots 1-19, Block 0; Lots 1-13, Block P; Lots 1-3, Block
Q; Lot 1 A, Block R and Lot 1 A, Block S; being 11.707 acres out of the BBB and CRR
Survey, Abstract No. 182, located south of Lebanon Road. (FP07-0018, The Lochs at
Tribute, Phase 2))
2.2 Consider approval of the Final Plat for Stonehaven at Tribute Phase 1 for Lots 1-7 & 2A
Block G; Lots 1-5 & lA, Block H; Lots 1-20 & lA, Block I; Lots 1-6, Block J; and Lots
32-40 Block L; being 25.77 acres out of the BBB & CRR Survey, Abstract No. 182,
located south of Lebanon Road. (FP07-0019, Stonehaven at Tribute Phase 1)
Commissioner Wade moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. It was seconded by
Commissioner Barrett and unanimously carried (7-0).
3.0 ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
3.1 Receive a report from staff and consider amending the Commission's previous
recommendation and report for the zoning change request from Business Park District
to Planned Development District to allow an extended stay hotel on 2.045 acres located
at the intersection of Market Street and Memorial Drive. (Z08-000 1, Candlewood
Suites)
Wes Morrison presented the staff report and a brief history of the application. Mr. Morrison
also informed the Commission that due to some last minute changes to the Development
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Standards, mainly relating to the room mix and sizes the Commission may only want to review
the Development Standards tonight and allow staff to draft a clean version for final
recommendation.
Applicant Perry Moulby, stated Candlewood Suites would be building from the new proto type
consisting of 81 rooms instead of the 83 rooms shown on the room mix provided for the
Commission's review.
Applicants stated objections to staff's recommended Development Regulations as follows:
Item B-2 There will be only 1 phone line in the rooms
Item B-3 No VCR's in rooms only DVD players
Item B-5 Sizes of beds are not limited to only two (2) double beds
Item C-5 No VCR's in rooms only DVD players
Item C- 7 Sizes of beds are not limited to only two (2) double beds
Item D-3 No VCR's in rooms only DVD players
Item E- Convenience store approximately 50-100 sq. feet
Item G-Laundry room will have 3 washers and 3 dryers. Open 12 hours a day.
Item J- No pools on the property. Guests have access to local health club facilities.
Item K- Maintenance staffwork 8-5 Mon-Fri and on call 24 hours for emergencies.
Commissioner Villarreal asked the square footage of convenience store. Applicant stated 50-100
square feet.
Commissioner Villarreal asked about security systems at the location. Applicant stated there are
cameras on the property and a 24 hour front desk staff.
Commissioner Morrison asked was there onsite security. Applicant stated no. Onsite security
only on an as needed basis.
Ms. Bateman asked is this property the economy brand or are there different level of amenities,
Mr. Moulby stated Candlewood Suites does not have different levels but the IHG has different
levels such as Stay bridge, HomeSuites, or Candlewood Suites.
Commissioner Morrison stated laundry facilities should have set hours of operation and
suggested 12 hours a day closing by 9 pm. Mr. Moulby agreed to the suggestion.
Commissioner Morrison asked generally what the length of stay was. Applicant stated 5-10 days
max. Commissioner Morrison asked could the Planning and Zoning Commission regulate the
length of stay. Ms. Bateman stated the zoning has been approved already and the request before
the Commission was to review the Development Standards.
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Mr. Morrison read the changes to the Development Standards for the Commission and stated that
the revised changes will be brought back to the Commission for final recommendation once the
room mix was finalized.
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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 review of the nonresidential zoning districts to determine if any
changes needed to be made.
Chairperson Hames asked about the average size of mobile homes. Mr. Morrison will research
the average size and height of mobile homes.
Chairperson Hames adjourned the meeting at 7:37 pm.
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Tracey Sherman, Recording Secretary