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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/12/08 P&Z MINUTES CITY OF THE COLONY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AUGUST 12,2008 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 August 12, 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; David Terre; and Brian Wade. Commissioners Absent: Debbie Morrison Donna Bateman, Development Services 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 minutes from the July 8, 2008 Regular Session Commissioner Wade moved to approve the minutes with the change made by Chairperson Hames. It was seconded by Commissioner Barrett and unanimously carried (6-0). 3.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.1 Hold a public hearing, discuss, and consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding a Specific Use Permit to allow an Auto Parts Accessory Sales & Service use within the Business Park zoning district on the property located approximately 900 feet east of Blair Oaks Drive and SH 121 intersection north of SH 121 being approximately 0.851 acres. (SUP08-000S, National Tire & Battery) Wes Morrison presented the staff report. Representative for National Tire & Battery, Rob Baldwin, stated NTB has committed themselves to upgrading the elevation and landscaping. They will follow all of the conditions staff has presented. The facility is considered more retail than an auto repair or parts store. The facility will only change tires and fluids. The facade of the building would match the other retail spaces and will exceed the Gateway Overlay requirements. Chairperson Hames stated the Commission's main concern from the last meeting was the number of tire facilities located on Hwy 121. Chairperson Hames also asked if there a reason Planning and Zoning Commission August 12, 2008 Page 2 of 5 NT &B started in phase 1. Al Blayne, developer for NTB stated the site was chosen for location purposes as well as the fa<;ade of the other retail facilities in the area. Commissioner Villarreal asked if the thoroughfare plan showed any future roads to connect Memorial Dr. to Hwy 121, adjacent to the NTB site. The applicant stated no. Commissioner Villarreal moved to approve item 3.1 with the conditions recommended by staff. It was seconded by Commissioner Wade and unanimously carried (6-0). 3.2 Hold a public hearing, discuss, and consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding a Specific Use Permit to allow the sale of beer and wine for off premises consumption at 5201 South Colony Ste 696, located at the northwest corner of South Colony Blvd and Paige Road. (SUP08-0006, La Paisana Meat Market) Mr. Morrison presented the staff report Commissioner Wade asked if the surrounding business were notified. Mr. Morrison stated yes. Commissioner Wade asked if a church was located in the Shopping Plaza. Mr. Morrison stated there is a child care facility within the Shopping Plaza and the 300 ft rule did not apply in this case. Commissioner Villarreal asked what type of items the facility sold. Mr. Morrison stated the La Paisana was a meat market specializing in Hispanic foods. Commissioner Villarreal asked why the 300 ft. rule would not apply in this case. Attorney, Kimberly Lafferty, stated Texas State law only applies to consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises. Commissioner Wade moved to approve item 3.2. It was seconded by Commissioner Terre and carried (5-1, Commissioner Barrett opposed). 3.3 Hold a public hearing, discuss, and consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding three (3) Special Exception requests to deviate from the Gateway Overlay District Regulations regarding parking requirements and building articulation requirements for future buildings located north of SH 121, west of Blair Oaks Drive, and south of Memorial Drive. (SE08-0001, Colonnade Plaza Phase 2) Mr. Morrison presented the staff report. Commissioner Hubbard asked if this item was a special for the exception and not the site plan. Mr. Morrison stated yes. Applicant, Rob Baldwin, in representation for Scott Renfrey spoke in support of Item 3.3. Commissioner Wade asked if there would there be any signage on the back of the Stacy's Furniture building. Dee Herring stated yes. Planning and Zoning Commission August 12, 2008 Page 3 of 5 Chairperson Hames asked the rationale of having retail in the front and parking in the rear. Applicant stated traffic circulation would be a problem if moved to the front. Commissioner Wade asked if EFIS and stucco were permitted in the Gateway Overlay District. Mr. Morrison stated EFIS would only be used for the trim. Mr. Herring also stated the building would have a masonry tilt wall with sand to give another type of finished look. Aggregate is allowed in the Gateway Overlay. Engineer, Brian Delatte, stated buildings cannot be moved forward. They line up with the other retail spaces. The configuration presented made more sense for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Ms. Donna Bateman stated traffic would be worse if configuration of parking is changed. Chairperson Hames asked if possibly the first couple of parking rows could be at 45 degree angle. Ms. Bateman stated the parking area is all 90 degrees. Having 45 degrees would confuse everyone. Commissioner Wade moved to approve item 3.3 as recommended by staff. It was seconded by Commissioner Villarreal and unanimously carried (6-0). 3.4 Conduct a public hearing, discuss, and consider a Detailed Site plan for Planned Development-II, consisting of 8.684 acres located north of SH 121, west of Blair Oaks Drive, and south of Memorial Drive. (Z08-0002, Colonnade Plaza Phase 2) Mr. Morrison presented the staff report. Commissioner Hubbard asked if there was a public entrance from the back. Mr. Morrison stated yes, Stacey Furniture will. Commissioner Villarreal asked if there was a pedestrian walkway. Mr. Morrison stated yes, alongside the building. Commissioner Hubbard asked if the northwest corner of the buildings opened to pavement. Mr. Morrison stated yes. Commissioner Villarreal asked about the drive in between the buildings. Mr. Morrison stated it was a requirement from the fire marshal. Commissioner Villarreal asked how far the intersection was to Blair Oaks Blvd. Applicant stated 1,500 feet at least. Commissioner Villarreal stated the median cut is too close, and asked if another entrance could be inserted. Applicant stated the requested entrance off of Blair Oaks was at the Fire Marshal's request. Commissioner Villarreal asked if the driveway could align itself with the west side. Mr. Morrison stated the overall flow of the site plan met the city's ordinance. Planning and Zoning Commission August 12, 2008 Page 4 of 5 Commissioner Villarreal stated further investigation needed to given due to the traffic being directed right into the island. Mr Morrison stated the traffic would only be moving into the existing fire lane. Commissioner Villarreal asked how the truck bays would affect traffic. The applicant stated the trucks would enter off of Memorial Drive or SH121 and pull into the bay. The bays could easily accommodate trucks as large as 18 wheelers. At departure the same options would apply. Commissioner Villarreal moved to table the item until the next meeting. It was seconded by Commissioner Barrett and the motion failed (3-3, Hubbard, Wade and Terre opposed). Commissioner Villarreal moved to deny the item. It was seconded by Commissioner Hames. After discussion Commissioner Villarreal removed his motion. Commissioner Villarreal moved to table the item until the next meeting. It was seconded by Commissioner Barrett and the motion passed (4-2, Hubbard and Wade). Items of concern the commission wanted reviewed prior to the next meeting included: a) The number of drive exits onto Memorial; b) The distances between the buildings; c) Increasing the fire lane from 24 to 30 feet; d) The circulation of the traffic as it relates to the curbs on adjacent properties; e) The travel pattern as it relates to large trucks making deliveries; and f) The varied sidewalk widths throughout the properties as well as the width reduction (if vehicles hang over the sidewalk). Commissioner Villarreal requested that a copy ofthe traffic impact analysis be provided in their next packet as well as the notes from the Development Review Committee meeting. He also requested that more landscaping be provided between the building and Memorial. 3.5 Conduct a public hearing, discuss, and consider a zoning change from Planned Development-l 0, Planned Development-12, and PD-13 to Planned Development 22 consisting of approximately 894.78 acres located on the east and west sides of Piano Parkway, south of SH 121, and north and south of Windhaven Parkway. (Z07-0007, Austin Ranch PD) Wes Morrison presented the staff report. Applicant Randy Johnson, from Billingsley, stated he would entertain any questions the commissioners had. Commissioner Terre motioned to accept Item 3.5 as presented. Commissioner Barrett seconded. Motion carried unanimously (6-0). Commissioner Villarreal asked what the intent was of the combination of trails and sidewalk. Mr. Morrison stated sidewalks cannot be used for bicycles and pedestrians simultaneously, the combination would give both users equal access to the path with markings defining the bicycle and pedestrian usage. Planning and Zoning Commission August 12, 2008 Page 5 of 5 Commissioner Terre moved to approve item 3.5 as recommended by staff. It was seconded by Commissioner Barrett and unanimously carried (6-0). 4.0 4.1 4.2 Ms. Bateman presented the Director's Report. Chairperson Hames adjourned the meeting at 7:55 pm. , ;% ~Jt.b1v ~ Karen ames, Chairperson JJ~~~ Tracey Sherman, Recording Secretary