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CITY OF THE COLONY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MARCH 23, 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, March 23,
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:
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Board Members Present: Karen Hames, Chairperson; Deville Hubbard; Eddie McCormick;
Debbie Morrison; David Terre; and Brian Wade.
Board Member Absent: Helene Parker
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 6:34 pm.
1.1 Citizen Input
No citizen input received.
1.2 Announcement concerning Open Meeting Training for Commission members - March
24, 2010 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers presented by Jeff Moore, City Attorney.
Mr. Joyce advised that the Commission members whom have not previously received the
training, David Terre and Helene Parker have the option to attend or do the training online.
2.0 CONSENT AGENDA
No items on the Consent Agenda.
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 use of a
temporary bank building to be located at the northwest parking lot of the Friendship
Baptist Church located at 4396 Main Street. The Special Exception is requested to
Section 10A-700, Streetscapes, Subsection A, Landscaping and Open Space; and,
Section 10A-900, Buildings, Subsection D, Building Material and Colors. (SE10-
0001, Prosperity Bank)
Mr. Joyce presented the staff report.
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Commissioner Wade asked if there is inclement weather or delays in construction during the
twelve month timeframe, would the applicant come back to the P&Z Commission for an
extension?
Mr. Joyce responded that an extension could be granted for up to one additional year, with the
approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission as well as City Council.
Commissioner McCormick asked if the sewer system for the temporary bank building will be
temporary.
Mr. Joyce responded that no sewer lines need to be extended. Service lines will be extended to
an existing clean-out. A temporary service line will extend to the meter from the building,
covered by dirt, as required by code.
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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 Terre to approve Item 3.1, seconded by Commissioner
Morrison and unanimously carried (6-0).
3.2 Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider making a recommendation to City
Council regarding a Site Plan for the use of a temporary bank building to be located at
the northwest parking lot of the Friendship Baptist Church located at 4396 Main Street.
(SPIO-0003, Prosperity Bank)
Mr. Joyce presented the staff report.
Commissioner Wade asked what type of lighting is to be provided.
Mr. Joyce responded that nothing was being proposed.
Mr. Chris Adams of SLI Group noted that a pole light is located just south of the proposed site of
the building on the island and there will be six fixtures, 200 watts each, added to the building
from the manufacturer to help with lighting, but not to spill over into the neighborhood.
Commissioner Wade asked about security and security cameras to be provided for the temporary
bank building.
Mr. Chris Adams of SLI Group responded that the bank will have a complete security and
surveillance system.
Mr. Joyce stated that the temporary bank building is designed specifically for bank use.
Commissioner Terre asked what the timing sequence in terms of the demo of the existing
building and the placement of the temporary building.
Mr. David Peerson of Prosperity Bank responded that the timing will be set based on the state
requirements. They do not want to vacate the current building until they receive the vacate
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notice from the state, which in turn, they will begin the construction of the new building. If time
allows, they would like to start the new construction while they are in the current building. Mr.
Peerson stated they have already gone through the Special Commissioner's Hearing with the
state and can be given the vacate notice at any time.
Chairperson Hames opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward in favor or opposition.
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Chairperson Haines closed the Public Hearing.
Mr. Joyce stated that there were two receipts of Public Hearing Notice comments received, one
in favor, one withdrawn, and none in opposition.
It was moved by Commissioner Wade to approve Item 3.2, seconded by Commissioner
Morrison and unanimously carried (6-0).
3.3 Conduct a public hearing, discuss, and consider making a recommendation to City
Council regarding a request for a variance to the Subdivision Ordinance which requires
developments located adjacent to a designated thoroughfare on the City's adopted
Thoroughfare Plan to dedicate additional right-of-way (ROW) as required to provide for
one half of the total required ROW and to construct 2-lanes of the roadway to the
required standards. The developer of the Old American Golf Course, Wynnwood
Peninsula Venture, is proposing to construct a new Clubhouse with approximately 210-
feet of road frontage on Lebanon Road. The Clubhouse Tract is located partially on
Wynnwood Peninsula Venture property and partially on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers'
(Corps) property through an agreement for the use of the property as golf course/park.
The proposed Clubhouse Tract frontage begins approximately 60 feet south of the end
of the 4-lane divided, concrete paved, portion for Lebanon Road and adjacent to the
asphalt paved transition to the driveway to The Tribute Clubhouse that is located on
Corps' property. (SILO-0004, Old American Golf Course) Presentation by The City of
The Colony Engineering Department
Mr. Scruggs presented the staff report.
Chairperson Hames asked why 6" versus 8" makes any difference other than cost factor.
Mr. Scruggs responded that thicker concrete is required on the thoroughfare because of the
traffic load, the volume of traffic and type of traffic.
Chairperson Hames asked if they are not anticipating having any larger vehicles on this road.
Mr. Scruggs responded not until after the causeway is constructed and at that time, the extension
of the roadway would be constructed from the current right-of-way.
Chairperson Hames opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward in favor or opposition.
Chairperson Haines closed the Public Hearing.
It was moved by Commissioner Wade to approve Item 3.2, seconded by Commissioner
McCormick and unanimously carried (6-0).
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Chairperson Hames adjourned the meeting at 7:04 pm.
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