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MINUTES
CITY OF THE COLONY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
AUGUST 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 August 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:
Commissioners Present: Karen Hames, Chairperson; Deville Hubbard; Debbie Morrison David
Terre; and Brian Wade.
Commissioners Absent: Mike Barrett
Staff Present: Donna Bateman, Development Services Director; Wes Morrison, City Planner; Joe
Gorfida, City Attorney; and Tracey Sherman, Administrative Assistant.
11.0 1 CALL REGULAR SESSION TO ORDER
Chairperson 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 August 12,2008 Regular Session.
Item 2.1 was pulled by Commissioner Wade. Commissioner Hubbard moved to approve the
minutes with changes. It was seconded by Commissioner Wade and unanimously carried (5-0).
2.2 Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Lots 1 & 2, Block A of Colonnade Plaza
Phase II being 8.684 acres out of the T. Wilson Survey, Abstract, No 1352 located
approximately 430 feet west of SH 121 and Blair Oaks Drive intersection, south of
Memorial Drive and north of SH 121. (PP08-0002, Colonnade Plaza Phase II)
Commissioner Hubbard moved to approve Item 2.2. It was seconded by Commissioner Terre
and unanimously carried (5-0).
3.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.1 Continue a public hearing, discuss, and consider making a recommendation to City
Council regarding a Detailed Development 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. A furniture store and fitness facility is being proposed. (Z08-0002,
Colonnade Plaza Phase II)
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Wes Morrison presented the staff report.
Chairperson Hames asked if there was anything put in place to prevent drivers from cutting
through the parking lot. Mr. Morrison stated the number of bends throughout the parking lot
causes drivers to reduce their speed, thus slowing down their time and making it not worthwhile
to do. Applicant, Brian Delatte stated the layout was designed to stop traffic from attempting to
access the roads adjacent to the property. Chairperson Hames asked if there was anything in
front of Stacy's Furniture or LA Fitness to stop the traffic. Mr. Delatte stated no.
Commissioner Wade moved to approve Item 3.1. It was seconded by Commissioner Morrison
and unanimously carried (5-0).
3.2 Conduct a public hearing, discuss, and consider making a recommendation to City
Council regarding a zoning change from General Retail (GR) zoning district to Planned
Development to allow a golf cart sales and serVice with limited outdoor display. The
property is commonly known as 7112 Main Street approximately 300 feet north of Witt
Drive. (Z08-0004, Centex Golf Carts)
Mr. Morrison presented the staff report.
Commissioner Wade asked if a specific day could be chosen to allow the golf carts to be on
display. Ms. Bateman stated it would not be considered a seasonal sale. Attorney, Joe Gorfida
stated the interpretation of the code would not allow this. Commissioner Terre asked how the
Auto Sales next door to Centex Golf Carts fit into the Gateway Overlay. Mr. Morrison stated the
Auto Sales was in business before the Gateway Overlay District regulations were adopted. Ms.
Bateman also stated if the company vacated the premises the outdoor display would no longer be
allowed.
Applicant stated they are requesting four golf carts maximum but two at a minimum for outdoor
display. Melissa believes the need is there with all of the surrounding golf courses. Chairperson
Hames asked the hours of golf cart display. The applicant stated the golf carts would be outdoor
displayed only during business hours which were Monday through Saturday 9-5; however the
applicant was willing to accept whatever the permit would grant.
Commissioner Terre asked the applicant if she was aware of the Gateway Overlay District
Regulations prior to submitting the first Special Use Permit. The applicant stated yes, however
she was under the assumption that Centex Golf Carts could make changes if necessary.
Commissioner Terre asked if the applicant felt the business for Centex Golf Carts would increase
if the golf carts were on display. The applicant stated yes.
Commissioner Hubbard moved to deny Item 3.2. It was seconded by Commissioner Wade and
carried unanimously (5-0).
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Ms. Bateman presented the Director's Report.
Chairperson Hames adjourned the meeting at 7:00 pm.
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Tracey Sherman, Recording Secretary