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MINUTES
CITY OF THE COLONY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
DECEMBER 8, 2009
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 December 8,
2009 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 Haines, Chairperson; Eddie McCormick; Debbie Morrison;
Helene Parker; David Terre; and Brian Wade.
Board Members Absent: Deville Hubbard
Present from staff. Wes Morrison, City Planner; Kimberley Lafferty, City Attorney; Gordon
Scruggs director; and Tracey Sherman, Administrative Assistant.
1.0 CALL REGULAR SESSION TO ORDER
Chairperson Haines Called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
1.1 Citizen Input
No citizen input received.
2.0 CONSENT AGENDA
2.1 Consider approval of the minutes from the November 10, 2009 Regular Session.
It was moved by Commissioner Wade, seconded by Commissioner Morrison and
unanimously carried (6-0).
3.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.1 Conduct a public hearing, discuss, and consider granting a specific use permit to allow
a veterinarian clinic/pet grooming center within the Oaks Village Shopping Center.
The property is located on the west side of Main Street, at the northwestern intersection
of North Colony Boulevard and Main Street, commonly known as 6805 Main Street,
Suite 445. (SUP09-0003, Animal Health Center)
Wes Morrison presented the staff report.
Commissioner Wade asked if the new Veterinarian Clinic would be located in the same building
as the previous grooming clinic. Mr. Morrison stated yes.
Chairperson Haines asked if there would be an outdoor run. Mr. Morrison stated no.
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Chairperson Haines asked if the odor being referred to by the residents in the opposition letters
was an issue with the previous veterinarian clinic. Mr. Morrison stated the prior owner had a
chain link fence where animals would be housed all day. This owner would have no outside
kennels.
Commissioner McCormick asked if there would be overnight stay services. Mr. Morrison stated
no.
Commissioner Parker asked how the business would discard of the animal waste. Mr. Morrison
stated no outdoor activity would be allowed. The applicant would be required to keep all
activities indoors.
Chairperson Harries opened up the public hearing. No one came forth and the public hearing was
closed.
Chairperson Harries asked staff if the resident that was in opposition to Item 3.1 could be notified
that the business would not include an outdoor run. Mr. Morrison stated yes staff would inform
the resident.
It was moved by Commissioner Terre, to approve Item 3.1 with the condition that all
activities be conducted indoors with no outside activities, seconded by Commissioner Wade
and unanimously carried (6-0).
3.2 Conduct a public hearing, discuss, and consider granting a specific use permit to allow a
wireless communication facility on approximately 7.165 acres, located on the south side
of Memorial Drive between Market Street and Main Street, approximately 1500 feet
west of FM 423. (SUP09-0002, T-Mobile Wireless)
Wes Morrison presented the staff report.
Commissioner Terre asked for clarification in the staff analysis report in regards to the fencing
around the site.
Mr. Morrison stated the Ordinance requires screening for communication towers to consist of
either chain link or wrought iron fencing. The gate would be wrought iron and the fence chain
link.
Chairperson Haines opened the public hearing. No one came forth and the public hearing was
closed.
It was moved by Commissioner Morrison, seconded by Commissioner Parker and
unanimously carried (6-0).
Chairperson Haines adjourned the meeting at 6:45 pm.
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Tracey Sherm , Recording Secretary