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MINUTES
CITY OF THE COLONY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
JULY 14, 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 July 14. 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; Deville Hubbard; Eddie McCormick; David Terre; and
Brian Wade.
Commissioners Absent: Debbie Morrison; Helene Parker
Staff Present: Wes Morrison, City Planner; Ron Hartline; Senior Engineer; 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 June 23, 2009 Regular Session.
It was moved by Commissioner Wade to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Commissioner
McCormick and carried (4-0). Commissioners Hames abstained.
Due to an oversight by staff, the Commission needs to approve the minutes of June 23, 2009
again.
3.0 PUBLIC HEARING
3.1 Conduct a public hearing, discuss, and consider making a recommendation to City
Council regarding an amendment to ordinance # 09-1802 to add and include
approximately 40.29 acres by rezoning the subject property from Agricultural to
Planned Development. The property is located north of Lebanon Road and west of
FM423. (Z09, 0006, Tribute North - 40.29 Acres
Mr. Morrison present the staff report.
Commissioner Terre asked if the property backs up to the Army Corp of Engineers property. Mr.
Morrison stated yes.
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Commissioner Wade asked why was the portion located north of Lebanon Road and west of
FM423 not included in the original PD23. Mr. Morrison stated the property was not located in the
city limits; therefore they didn't have the authority to zone the property.
It was moved by Commissioner Terre to approve Item 3.1 as stated seconded by Commissioner
Wade and unanimously carried (5-0).
3.2 Conduct a public hearing, discuss, and consider making a recommendation to City
Council regarding an amendment to ordinance # 09-1802 to add and include
approximately 4.872 acres by rezoning the subject property from Agricultural to
Planned Development. The property is located north of Lebanon Road and west of
FM423. (Z09-0007, Tribute North - 4.87 Acres)
Mr. Morrison presented the staff report.
It was moved by Commissioner Wade to approve Item 3.2 as stated seconded by Commissioner
Hames and unanimously carried (5-0).
3.3 Conduct a public hearing, discuss, and consider making a recommendation to City
Council regarding an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan adopted under Ordinance
No. 07-1773, to modify the provisions related to The Colony Transportation System.
(SI09-0007, Comp Plan Amendment - Public Transit)
Mr. Morrison presented the staff report.
Commissioner Wade asked about the specific locations of the transit centers. Mr. Morrison stated
the Council of Governments studies identified anywhere between 121 and Memorial Drive.
Chairman Haines asked if the owner of the rail lines and Council of Governments had a good
working relationship. Mr. Morrison stated they have worked together in the past and they will
either share the rail that is there or build another one to run parallel.
It was moved by Commissioner Terre to approve Item 3.3 as stated seconded by Commissioner
Wade and unanimously carried (5-0)
4.0 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
4.1 Discuss and consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding an
amendment to the site plan related to fencing and landscaping for Lot 31R Block 1,
Garza Little-Elm Estates commonly known at 7319 Elm Street. (SP09-0006, Colony
Car Care)
Mr. Morrison presented the staff report.
Chairperson Hames asked if on the original site plan the applicant identified the landscaping. Mr.
Morrison stated yes. Chairperson Haines asked if the applicant, would have to remove the
landscaping. Mr. Morrison stated no, the applicant had not planted anything yet.
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Chairperson Hames asked if staff had heard from the residence next to the building. Mr. Morrison
stated this was not a public hearing therefore no notices were sent out.
Commissioner Terre stated the landscaping would not provide the privacy needed.
Commissioner Wade stated planting more trees could possibly inhibit the water flow from the
drainage easement. Commissioner Wade asked if the applicant would meet the landscaping
ordinance. Mr. Morrison stated yes, the applicant also added landscaping around the dumpster.
It was moved by Commissioner Hubbard to approve Item 4.1 as stated seconded by Commissioner
Terre and unanimously carried (5-0)
Meeting adjourned at 7:03 pm,
Kare Hames, Chairperson
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Tracey Sherm n, Recording Secretary