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MINUTES
CITY OF THE COLONY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MAY 26, 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 May 26, 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:
Commissioners Present: Karen Hames; Chairperson; Deville Hubbard; Eddie McCormick; and
Brian Wade.
Commissioners Absent: Debbie Morrison; Helene Parker; David Terre.
Staff Present: Wes Morrison; City Planner; and Tracey Sherman; Administrative Assistant.
1.0 CALL REGULAR SESSION TO ORDER
Chairperson Hames 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 of the May 12, 2009 Regular Session.
It was moved by Commissioner McCormick to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by
Commissioner Wade and unanimously carried (4-0).
3.0 PUBLIC HEARING
3.1 Conduct a public hearing regarding an amendment to Ordinance 07-1727 relating to the
Specific Use Permit for Hawaiian Falls Amusement Park. The amendment is concerning
the screening/landscaping material along Paige Road and Memorial Drive. The
property is located at the northeast intersection of Paige Road and Memorial Drive,
commonly known as 4400 Paige Road. SP09-0004, Hawaiian Falls
Mr. Morrison present the staff report.
Chairperson Hames asked if plants would be located outside of the park. Mr. Morrison stated yes,
at least on Paige Road and also stated a concern along the Memorial side due to erosion issues,
because of that concern a portion of the landscaping on Memorial may be on the inside of the fence.
A concern from the Commission was voiced regarding the use of the material proposed in the
condition. After a discussion it was decided to reword the condition to remove specific species of
plants and just specify evergreen shrubs and cedar or cypress trees.
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Commissioner McCormick asked if the bone yard would be a solid screening. Mr. Morrison stated
yes, that would be a solid screening.
Commissioner McCormick asked the applicant would the 48 hours landscaping replacement policy
be a problem. The applicant, Mr. Jim Patterson, the Director of Sales for Hawaiian Falls stated no,
they were in support of the 48 hours.
Commissioner Wade asked when the park is expanded, would this landscaping proposal include the
new landscaping. Staff agreed that a condition should be added regarding the expansion of the park
to continue the screening.
Commissioner Wade asked Mr. Patterson, when would the park be expanded, the applicant was not
able to give a time line.
It was moved by Commissioner Hubbard to approve Item 3.1 as stated with Condition 42 to be
reworded to remove the specific species of plants and adding a third condition regarding future
expansion of the park, seconded by Commissioner McCormick and unanimously carried (4-0).
4.0 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
4.1 Receive a report from staff and discuss possible amendments to the Gateway Overlay
Regulations, Section 10A of the Zoning Ordinance with respect to the parking and
existing development compliance requirements. SI09-0005, GWY Ovei-lay Regulations
Mr. Morrison presented Item 4.1 for discussion.
After a discussion on the purpose of the angled parking requirement, it was the desire of the
Commission to keep the angled parking requirement and to have staff look at alternatives that may
achieve the same goal. Staff stated they would research the issue and present the P&Z's findings to
Council at a future date.
Meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm.
Karen Haines, Chairperson
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Tracey Sherman, ecording Secretary