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MINUTES
CITY OF THE COLONY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 18, 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 November 18,
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; Helene Parker; Debbie Morrison; David
Terre; and Brian Wade.
Commissioners Absent: Deville Hubbard; and Mike Barrett.
Donna Bateman, Development Services Director; Wes Morrison, City Planner; Kimberley
Lafferty; City Attorney; Gordon Scruggs, Director of Engineering; and Tracey Sherman,
Administrative Assistant.
1.0 CALL REGULAR SESSION TO ORDER
1.1 Citizen Input
No citizen input received.
2.0 CONSENT AGENDA
2.1 Consider a roval of the minutes from the October 28, 2008 Re ular Session.
Commissioner Wade moved to approve the minutes of the October 28, 2008 meeting. It was
seconded by Commissioner Morrison and carried unanimously (5-0).
3.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.1 Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider making a recommendation to the City
Council regarding an amendment to Planned Development 16 (PD-I6) known as The
Legends to allow tennis and basketball courts to be located on Lot 11, Block Y, being
approximately 2.7 acres at the northeast comer of Bear Run Drive and South Colony
Blvd. (Z08-0006, Legends Combo Court)
Wes Morrison presented the staff report.
Commissioner Parker asked how large the proposed site would be. Mr. Morrison stated forty-
seven hundred square feet.
Commissioner Wade asked how this project would tie into the pool and parking lot design. Mr.
Morrison stated the Homeowners Association has only provided plans for the combination tennis
and basketball courts.
Applicant, John Daugherty, stated there has not been any voting by the Homeowners Association
in regards to a swimming pool. Commissioner Wade asked the developer's intent for this lot.
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Mr. Daugherty stated the court had been positioned in a manner that would allow future
expansion on the lot, which may include a swimming pool.
Commissioner Terre asked if home owners were involved in the decision of this project. The
applicant stated the Homeowners Association presented this idea at their board meeting and
those that were in attendance were in favor of the combination courts.
Commissioner Parker asked if the fence would enclose the entire court. The applicant stated yes,
its ten feet high and will include some type of locking device and codes to restrict access. In the
future security cards may be issued to the residents of The Legends if there is a need.
Commissioner Wade asked if the chain link material would be coated with any material or just a
plain chain link fence. The applicant stated that issue had not been discussed with the fence
contractor but it would probably just be a galvanized material.
Chairperson Hames asked if the homeowners in opposition were ever promised a swimming pool
or any other amenities centers. The applicant stated the developers and home builders did
promise but there was never anything in writing. Chairperson Hames referenced a letter sent in
by one of the homeowners. It stated The Legends Homeowners Association voted to have a pool
installed. The applicant stated that was incorrect.
Commissioner Parker asked if the upkeep of the center would be included in the budget. The
applicant stated yes.
Commissioner Wade asked if there would there be two separate courts. The applicant stated no,
it would be a combination, tennis and basketball court.
Resident, Terri Decker spoke in favor ofItem 3.1.
Commissioner Terre motioned to approve Item 3.1 with the condition that the fence be a coated
chain link fence material. It was seconded by Commissioner Wade. Commissioner Parker
requested an amendment to the motion to include adding landscaping within one year in
accordance with the landscaping ordinance and approved by staff. Commissioner Terre accepted
the amendment. It was seconded Commissioner Wade and carried unanimously (5-0).
Chairperson Hames adjourned the meeting at 7:05 pm.
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