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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Zoning Commission-Minutes-8/11/2014 City of Colleyville Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes City Hall 100 Main Street Colleyville, Texas 76034 817. 503.1000 www.colleyville.com Monday, August 11, 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 August 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call Present: Commissioners Larry Knox, Carel Tornes, David Wheelwright, Jim Gotcher, Don Davis, David Phelps, and Chairman Byerly Staff Present: Ron Ruthven, Taci Wrisley, Rob McKeown, Marty Wieder, Adam Marsh, Brian Riley, Lauren LeCren, and Matt Butler (City Attorney) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Gotcher seconded. The motion to approve the minutes as written carried by the following vote: Aye: 7– Knox, Tornes, Wheelwright, 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 minor plat on Tract 2N, Abstract 1692, of the J. White Survey, located at 6212 Pleasant Run Road, Case PC14-012 Ron Ruthven presented the case and briefed the Commission. Commissioner Gotcher questioned staff regarding whether reduced setbacks are typically requested through the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Ron Ruthven replied yes. Commissioner Phelps questioned staff regarding whether the house City of Colleyville Page 1 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes August 11, 2014 number and the lot number were required to be identical. Ron Ruthven replied no. Commissioner Tornes questioned staff regarding the square footage of the proposed structure. Ron Ruthven replied he did not have that information. Crystal Arnold, the property owner, came forward and briefed the Commission. Commissioner Tornes questioned Ms. Arnold regarding the square footage of the proposed structure. Ms. Arnold replied approximately 4,000 to 5,000 square feet. Commissioner Tornes confirmed the lot coverage would be well under 50 percent. Ms. Arnold concurred. Commissioner Gotcher questioned Ms. Arnold regarding whether she would be building her own home at the subject property. Ms. Arnold replied yes. Commissioner Phelps made a motion to approve Case PC14- 012. Commissioner Tornes seconded. The motion to approve Case PC14-012 carried by the following vote: Aye: 6– Knox, Tornes, Wheelwright, Davis, Phelps, and Byerly Nay: 1 - Gotcher 3b Approval of a minor plat on Tract 2A01, Abstract 1692, of the J. White Survey, located at 6014 Pleasant Run Road, Case PC14-013 Ron Ruthven presented the case and briefed the Commission. Lisa Grossman, the property owner, came forward and briefed the Commission. Commissioner Wheelwright questioned Ms. Grossman regarding if there was an issue with the front setback. Ms. Grossman replied not, the issue is with the side setbacks. Commissioner Tornes questioned Ms. Grossman regarding the lot coverage. Ms. Grossman replied the lot coverage would be approximately 20 percent. Discussion continued regarding lot coverage. City of Colleyville Page 2 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes August 11, 2014 Commissioner Gotcher questioned Ms. Grossman regarding whether she was aware of the zoning requirements when she purchased the property and was she aware of the duties of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Ms. Grossman replied yes, on both accounts. Commissioner Knox made a motion to approve Case PC14-013. Commissioner Davis seconded. The motion to approve Case PC14-013 carried by the following vote: Aye: 6– Knox, Tornes, Wheelwright, Davis, Phelps, and Byerly Nay: 1 - Gotcher 4. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS 4a Consideration of an amendment to the PUDC-Planned Unit Development Commercial zoning requirements on Lot R-14-2, Block 1, of the Colleyville Industrial Park Addition, and Tracts 2B and 2B02, Abstract 963, of the Absalom J. Lott Survey located at 1801 Industrial Boulevard, and 6401 and 6405 Colleyville Boulevard, Case ZC14-015 Ron Ruthven presented the case and briefed the Commission. Discussion occurred between staff and the Commission regarding the proposed site plan and building layout. The public hearing was opened at 7:22 p.m. Santos Martinez, the applicant, came forward and briefed the Commission. Commissioner Tornes questioned Mr. Martinez regarding whether the two story building along the eastern property line was the only two story building, with the exception of the retail building along the western property line. Mr. Martinez replied correct. Discussion continued regarding the addition of two story structures to the subject property. Commissioner Tornes questioned Mr. Martinez regarding when the fire lane would be constructed. Mr. Martinez replied he did not believe they would be able to obtain a certificate of occupancy if the fire lane was not constructed. City of Colleyville Page 3 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes August 11, 2014 Commissioner Wheelwright questioned Mr. Martinez regarding the timeline for completion of the phases. Mr. Martinez replied he did not have a specific timeline. He further explained the property owner expressed the need to move quickly on the project. Discussion continued regarding the phasing of the project. Commissioner Wheelwright questioned Mr. Martinez regarding whether the existing fence along the southern property line would be replaced. Mr. Martinez replied the southern property line does not have a fence along the whole length. He further explained they will replace the fence in areas that need replacement and install new fence in areas where needed. Discussion continued regarding the proposed fence along the southern property line. Chairman Byerly questioned Mr. Martinez regarding whether the current facility has office/showroom space available. Mr. Martinez replied no. Discussion continued regarding market demand for self-storage facilities and office/showroom space. Commissioner Tornes questioned Mr. Martinez regarding whether the office/retail space along Colleyville Boulevard would be developed. Mr. Martinez replied he and the property owner have not discussed the development of the proposed office/retail space. Karl Meek, 6204 Rock Dove Circle, came forward and spoke in opposition. Joel Justiss, 6304 Brazos Court, came forward and spoke in opposition. Wendy Fitzgerald, 1617 Fountain Pass Drive, wished to record her support but did not wish to speak. Geneva Wallace, 6407 Colleyville Boulevard, wished to record her opposition but did not wish to speak. There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed at 7:43 p.m. Mr. Martinez came forward and addressed comments and concerns. City of Colleyville Page 4 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes August 11, 2014 Commissioner Tornes questioned Mr. Martinez regarding whether their plan was to plant more trees along the southern property line. Mr. Martinez replied yes. He further explained they were willing to work with the homeowner’s association to determine what type of trees to plant. Commissioner Gotcher questioned Mr. Martinez regarding whether there was a tree mitigation plan for the proposed development. Mr. Martinez replied they have not had a plan drawn for this development as of yet. He further explained they stand ready to follow the City of Colleyville code for tree mitigation. Discussion occurred between staff and the Commission regarding the requirements of a tree mitigation plan for new developments. Commissioner Phelps questioned staff regarding whether the proposed new buildings would be required to meet the current building design score rating. Ron Ruthven replied yes. Commissioner Phelps stated he was hesitant to give up the office/retail use so that more storage units could be added. Chairman Byerly invited Marty Wieder to come forward and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of storage facilities in the City. Commissioner Tornes questioned Marty Wieder regarding how much commercial property was occupied in the City currently. Marty Wieder replied retail is currently at 93 percent and office space is currently at 88 percent. Discussion continued regarding the demand for retail and office space and uses. Commissioner Wheelwright questioned staff regarding the minimum distance for the propane filling station to residential structures. Ron Ruthven replied there are no requirements in the Ordinance for this property that address residential structures. He further explained the Ordinance does state the propane filling station may not be closer than 100 feet to Colleyville Boulevard. Rob McKeown added the distance would be determined by the size of the tank and would have to meet the National Fire Protection Association guidelines. Commissioner Tornes and Chairman Byerly concurred with Commissioner Phelps regarding being hesitant to give up the office/retail use for more storage units. City of Colleyville Page 5 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes August 11, 2014 Chairman Byerly made a motion to deny Case ZC14-015. Commissioner Phelps seconded. Commissioner Gotcher stated did not agree with denying a business owner the ability to build or improve their business. The motion to deny Case ZC14-015 carried by the following vote: Aye: 6– Knox, Tornes, Wheelwright, Davis, Phelps, and Byerly Nay: 1 - Gotcher 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 September 8, 2014 by a vote of 6-0. City of Colleyville Page 6