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MINUTES
CITY OF THE COLONY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
AUGUST 25, 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 August 25. 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; Debbie Morrison;
David Terre; and Brian Wade.
Commissioners Absent: Helene Parker
Staff Present: Wes Morrison, City Planner; 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
Citizen, Mr. Ben Ganter of 7007 Windhaven Pkwy, asked the commission to take a look at the area
for garbage disposal at the Austin Ranch Apartment Complex. He stated the dumpsters had been
removed and people were just throwing bags of trash in an open space. Mr. Ganter also questioned
the city in regards to any regulations for trash dumpsters. Mr. Morrison stated he would speak with
the Public Works Department and respond accordingly.
2.0 CONSENT AGENDA
2.1 Consider approval of the minutes of the August 11, 2009 Regular Session.
It was moved by Commissioner Terre to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Commissioner
Wade and carried (5-0). Commissioner McCormick abstained.
3.0 PUBLIC HEARING
3.1 Review and consider forwarding the 2008-2009 P&Z Annual Report to City Council for
their review. (SI09-0013, 08-09 P&Z Annual Report)
Mr. Morrison presented the staff report.
Commissioner Wade asked if the landscaping and irrigation ordinance would be included in the
future projects list. Mr. Morrison stated it would fall under the zoning ordinance.
Commissioner Hubbard stated future review of the Thoroughfare Plan should also be listed as a
future project. The majority of the Commission agreed.
It was moved by Commissioner Hubbard to approve Item 3.1 to include adding the Thoroughfare
Plan to the future project list, seconded by Commissioner Wade and unanimously carried (6-0).
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3.2 Consider rescheduling the regular September 8, 2009 meeting date. (Morrison
Mr. Morrison asked the Commission to consider rescheduling the September 8, 2009 meeting.
It was moved by Commissioner Hames to approve Item 3.2 rescheduling the Sept 8, 2009 meeting
to September 15, 2009 at 6:00 pm. seconded by Commissioner Morrison and unanimously carried
(6-0).
Chairperson Hames adjourned the meeting and called the work session to order.
4.0 WORK SESSION
4.1 Review and discuss changes to the recently adopted Policies and Procedures for
Advisory Boards and Commissions. (Morrison)
Mr. Morrison presented the changes made to the Policies and Procedures for Advisory Boards and
Commissions.
Meeting adjourned at 6:45 p m.
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Ka en Hames, Chairperson
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Tracey Sherman ecording Secretary