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MINUTES
CITY OF THE COLONY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 28, 2012
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, February 28,
2012 at 6:30PNt 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: Brian Wade, Chairman; Eddie McCormick, Vice Chairman; Karen
Hames; Richard Bambury; Cesar Molina, Jr. and Shannon Hebb.
Board Members Absent: Debbie Morrison
Staff Present: Mike Joyce, AICP, Development Services Director; Brooks Wilson, AICP, Senior
Planner; Avriel Blackwell, Planning Tech, and Jimmy Schnurr, City Attorney.
1.0 CALL REGULAR SESSION TO ORDER
Chairman Wade called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM.
1.2 Citizen Input
No citizen input was received.
2.0 CONSENT AGENDA
2.1 Consider approval of the minutes of the February 14, 2012 Regular Session.
It was moved by Commissioner Hebb to approve Item 2.1, seconded by Commissioner
Molina. Motion carried (5-0), with Commissioner McCormick abstaining due to absence.
3.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.1 SP12-0001 - Hawaiian Falls "360 Rush " Ride Addition
Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider making a recommendation to City Council on a
request for approval of a Development Plan for a new ride,"360 Rush," at the Hawaiian Falls
water theme park, located at the northeast corner of Paige Road and Memorial Drive, more
commonly known as 4400 Paige Road, on approximately 10 acres.
Mrs. Wilson presented the staff report.
Commissioner Hebb asked the total occupancy of the park and whether parking would need to be
increased due to the new ride.
Mrs. Wilson responded that she does not know the occupancy, but that there is an excess of
parking and no additional parking is required.
Chairman Wade opened the Public Hearing.
Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission
February 28, 2012
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John Daugherty, 5500 Phoenix Dive, The Colony, Texas, stated that Hawaiian Falls has always
been a good neighbor to the Legends and was in favor of the item.
Flora Waesch, 5229 Alpha Drive, The Colony, Texas, asked staff to research the noise levels at
the park and asked that Hawaiian Falls do a better job of trash containment.
Mr. Joyce responded that there is a requirement for the noise levels to be abated after 10:00 p.m.
and that he would look into whether the original ordinance for Hawaiian Falls had any other
noise abatement language.
Michelle Doss, 5533 Rock Canyon, The Colony, Texas, reiterated Mr. Daugherty's comment
about Hawaiian Falls being a good neighbor and also asked if the screening on the perimeter
fencing would be replaced to aid in the containment of trash and debris.
Chairman Wade commented on the fence issue by stating that although the screening was in
place, the harsh summers and strong winds tend to deteriorate the screening.
Mr. Joyce added that he has encouraged Hawaiian Falls to use pampas grass as screening, since
it is a fast-growing and effective screening device.
Chairman Wade closed the Public Hearing and asked if there was further discussion.
Commissioner Bambury expressed his surprise that there is no limit on attendance.
Mr. Joyce said that he will check with the Parks Department on that issue.
Commissioner Bambury asked if the City requires any safety training for the employees or safety
inspections on the rides.
Mr. Joyce responded by saying that the State inspects amusement park rides for safety.
Commissioner Molina asked if the Fire Marshall had any comments concerning the maximum
occupancy of the park.
Mrs. Wilson responded that the plans were reviewed by the Fire Marshall and that he had no
comments.
Vice-Chairman McCormick asked staff if it was possible to add a stipulation to the site plan
approval that Hawaiian Falls build an earthen berm along Paige Road to further aid in catching
debris from the site.
Mr. Schnurr, City Attorney, said that the City cannot require the applicant to provide any
additional elements that are not required by Ordinance.
It was moved by Commissioner Hames to approve Item 3.1 as stated, seconded by
Commissioner Hebb. Motion carried (6-0).
Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission
February 28, 2012
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There being no further questions or discussion, Chairman Wade adjourned the meeting at 6:48
p.m.
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Br' e, Chairman
Avriel ackwell, ecording Secretary Pro Tern