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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Zoning Commission-Minutes-5/12/2014 City of Colleyville Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes City Hall 100 Main Street Colleyville, Texas 76034 817. 503.1000 www.colleyville.com Monday, May 12, 2014 City Council Chambers CALL MEETING TO ORDER The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of the City of Colleyville was called to order by Chairman Byerly on May 12, 2014 at 7:12 p.m. Roll Call Present: Commissioners Larry Knox, Carel Tornes, Jim Gotcher, Don Davis, David Phelps, and Chairman Byerly Absent: Commissioners David Wheelwright Staff Present: Ron Ruthven, Taci Wrisley, Amy Shelley, Rob McKeown, Marty Wieder, Dale Crown, and Matt Butler (City Attorney) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Knox made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected. Commissioner Tornes seconded. The motion to approve the minutes as corrected carried by the following vote: Aye: 6– Knox, Tornes, Gotcher, Davis, Phelps, and Byerly 2. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA AS A PUBLIC HEARING ITEM There were no citizen comments/presentations regarding items not on the agenda as a public hearing item. 3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 3a Approval of a final plat on Lot 1, Block 1 of the Breezy Lake Estates, Lots 1A and 1B, Block 1 of the Meadowlake Addition and Tract 2B, McNary Acres Addition located at 1117, 1121 and 1217 W. L. D. Lockett Road and a portion of Lot 1, Block 1 of the Bear Valley Community Church Addition located at 7900 Precinct Line Road, Case PC14-002 City of Colleyville Page 1 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes May 12, 2014 Ron Ruthven presented the case and briefed the Commission. Kosse Maykus came forward to answer questions. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve Case PC14- 002. Commissioner Gotcher seconded. The motion to approve Case PC14-002 carried by the following vote: Aye: 6– Knox, Tornes, Gotcher, Davis, Phelps, and Byerly 3b Approval of a final plat on 6.4 acres on Tract 3B, of Abstract 1543, of the George W. Teeter Survey located at 1301 Glade Road, Case PC14-004 Ron Ruthven presented the case and briefed the Commission. Commissioner Tornes questioned staff regarding how the applicant planned on moving the proposed homes out of the flood zone. Ron Ruthven replied the applicant could respond to this question better. Chairman Byerly questioned staff regarding whether the applicant or their representative was present. Ron Ruthven replied no. Commissioner Davis questioned staff regarding whether the Case could be tabled until the applicant was present. Ron Ruthven replied the plat has a 30 day time limit and needs to be acted on. Commissioner Gotcher made a motion to approve Case PC14- 004. Commissioner Phelps seconded. Commissioner Phelps questioned staff regarding if there were any significant changes to the drainage of the subdivision. Ron Ruthven replied no. Chairman Byerly questioned the City Attorney regarding whether there were any variances requested on the plat. The City Attorney replied there are no variances. The motion to approve Case PC14-004 carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 – Knox, Gotcher, Davis, Phelps, and Byerly Nay: 1 – Tornes City of Colleyville Page 2 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes May 12, 2014 3c Consideration of a variance to the provisions of Chapter 5-Tree Preservation in the Land Development Code on 2.3 acres located on Lot 1, Block 1 of the Baylor-Emerus Addition located at 5500 Colleyville Boulevard, Case ZC14-007 Chairman Byerly chose to hear Item 3c after Item 3d. Ron Ruthven presented the case and briefed the Commission. Commissioner Davis questioned staff regarding why the applicant is being given a bonus to the tree ordinance when the applicant has done something the city did not want them to do. Ron Ruthven replied because that is how the Land Development Code is written. Discussion occurred between staff and the Commission regarding the applicant’s knowledge of the tree preservation requirements and whether or not permits were obtained prior to work being started. Amanda Zimmerman and Steve Villars, on behalf of Duke Realty, came forward and briefed the Commission. Discussion occurred regarding the events leading up to the removal of the trees. Commissioner Phelps questioned the applicant’s landscape architect, Leonard Reeves regarding how the trees were marked. Mr. Reeve’s replied the trees were assigned a number and those numbers are referenced on the tree survey. Discussion occurred between Commissioner Phelps, Ms. Zimmerman, and Mr. Reeve’s regarding tree removal on the site. Commissioner Tornes questioned Ms. Zimmerman regarding whether there was someone on-site to supervise the contractors work when the trees were removed. Ms. Zimmerman replied no. Commissioner Phelps questioned staff regarding would the outcome of the tree removal been any different had the tree removal permit been issued. Ron Ruthven replied it would have been different based slight changes that were being noted by the third party tree consultants. He further explained that given site design, it is likely the tree canopy requirement would not have been met. Discussion continued regarding the site design and the tree canopy. City of Colleyville Page 3 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes May 12, 2014 Discussion occurred regarding what sizes and types of trees would be planted on the site. Discussion occurred regarding consequences for contractors who do work without obtaining permits or who do not abide by ordinances. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve Case ZC14-007 with staff’s recommendation that the applicant pay a total of $20,851.53 into the tree preservation fund. Commissioner Phelps seconded. The motion to approve Case ZC14-007 with staff’s recommendation that the applicant pay a total of $20,851.53 into the tree preservation fund carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 – Knox, Tornes, Davis, Phelps, and Byerly Nay: 1 – Gotcher 3d Request for a vacating plat on Lot 13-R, Block 8, of the Oak Crest Hills Addition located at 313 Oak Valley Drive, Case PC14-008 Chairman Byerly chose to hear Item 3d prior to Item 3c. Ron Ruthven presented the case and briefed the Commission. Gary Panno came forward to answer questions. Commissioner Tornes made a motion to approve Case PC14- 008. Commissioner Davis seconded. The motion to approve Case PC14-008 carried by the following vote: Aye: 6– Knox, Tornes, Gotcher, Davis, Phelps, and Byerly 4. CONTINUED REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 4a Approval of the updated bylaws for the Planning and Zoning Commission Ron Ruthven presented the case and briefed the Commission. Commissioner Phelps questioned staff regarding whether there was a case number for this Item. Ron Ruthven replied no. Commissioner Tornes made a motion to approve the bylaws as amended in the pre-session. Commissioner City of Colleyville Page 4 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes May 12, 2014 Phelps seconded. The motion to approve the bylaws as amended in the pre- session carried by the following vote: Aye: 6– Knox, Tornes, Gotcher, Davis, Phelps, and Byerly 5. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m. The minutes were written and prepared by: Taci Wrisley Planning and Zoning Assistant The meeting minutes were approved on June 23, 2014 by a vote of 7-0. City of Colleyville Page 5