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CITY OF THE COLONY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
APRIL 27, 2010
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, April 27, 2010
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 Hames, Chairperson; Deville Hubbard; Eddie McCormick;
Debbie Morrison; David Terre; Helene Parker and Brian Wade.
F 2.0 CONSENT AGENDA
Board Member Absent: none
Staff Present: J. Michael Joyce, Development Services Director; Gordon Scruggs, Director of
Engineering; and Felicia Koppang, Development Services Coordinator.
1.0 CALL REGULAR SESSION TO ORDER
Chairperson Hames called the meeting to order at 7:06 pm.
1 1.1 Citizen Input
2.1 Consider approval of the minutes of the March 23, 2010 Regular Session.
It was moved by Commissioner Terre to approve Item 2.1 as stated, seconded by
Commissioner Wade and unanimously carried (6-0).
3.0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.1
Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider making a recommendation to City
Council regarding a Special Exception to the Gateway Overlay District for the erection
of a 4-foot high chain link fence and gate to define an existing ingress/egress easement
which provides access to the Time Warner Cable property located on the east side of the
5200 block of Main Street (FM 423). The Special Exception is requested to Section
10A-800, Site Design, Subsection F, Walls & Fences. (SE10-0002, Arthur Gibson
property)
Mr. Joyce stated he was disappointed that the applicant was not present. Mr. Joyce continued in
asking the Commission if they would like a complete presentation of the entire staff report or a
brief overview.
Commissioners agreed to allow a brief overview.
Mr. Joyce presented a brief overview of the staff report.
Commissioner Terre stated the gate would be clearly visible and feels it would not be acceptable
without landscape in front of the chain link.
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Mr. Joyce responded that the Gateway Overlay Regulations indicate that a chain link fence
would be acceptable with foliage screening.
Commissioner Parker asked why the applicant is not willing to put up foliage.
Mr. Joyce responded that the applicant does not want the expense of the foliage with the
irrigation that would also be required.
Commissioner McCormick agreed that the request does not warrant a Special Exception.
Commissioner McCormick continued in asking if the cut-outs in the curb in the adjacent
shopping center parking lot were addressed as to why they were not closed back up.
Mr. Joyce responded that a notice can be issued to the adjacent property owners due to the
drainage plans being changed which are no longer in conformance to what was originally
approved by the City. Ultimately a citation can be issued if the issue is not remedied.
Commissioner McCormick stated that he believes enforcement toward the other property owners
might help the applicant with the drainage problems that were stated in the narrative if the
Special Exception is denied.
Mr. Joyce responded that if denial is recommended tonight and the applicant advises that he is
willing to put in the foliage, the Special Exception will not need to go before Council because it
will be in conformance with the Gateway Overlay Regulations.
Commissioner Morrison asked if the building is still in use.
Mr. Joyce responded that the building is not currently in use, however there is a vehicle that goes
to the property once a month or so. Mr. Joyce continued in stating that there has been no visual
proof that there has been dumping on the property as the narrative by the applicant had stated,
however there was a dishwasher found on the site where the building is located.
Chairperson Hames opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward in favor or opposition.
Chairperson Hames closed the Public Hearing.
It was moved by Commissioner Wade to deny Item 3.2, seconded by Commissioner
McCormick and unanimously carried (6-0).
Chairperson Hames adjourned the meeting at 7:20 pm.
ar n Hames, Chairperson
eli is Kop a rding Secretary