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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Zoning Commission-Minutes-3/24/2004 .~ T'exas PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - March 22, 2004 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Wall called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. ROLL CALL Commissioners Bruce Kelly, Earl Swift, Jeff Byerly, Mark Jones, and Jeff Wall were present. Barry LeBaron and Clayton Husband from staff were present. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Commissioner Jones APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Kelly moved to approve the minutes of the February 23, 2004 meeting. Commissioner Swift seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote. Commissioner Byerly moved to approve the minutes of the March 8, 2004 meeting. Commissioner Jones seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote. CITIZEN COMMENTS None AGENDA ITEMS 1. Case P-04-012 - Minor Plat of JR's Establishment Addition, 1.97 acres located at 5400 State Highway 121 Clayton Husband presented the case to the Commission and reviewed the staff briefing. Motion by Commissioner Jones to approve, seconded by Commissioner Kelly. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Kelly, Swift, Byerly, Jones, Wall Nay: None Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes -March 22, 2004 Page 1 of 4 Approved April 12, 2004 2. Case P-04-013 - Minor Plat of Bransford Estates, 7.546 acres located in the 5700 block of Bransford Road Clayton Husband presented the case to the Commission and reviewed the staff briefing. Chairman Wall stated that the property is zoned R20, and there are allowances for horses in the R40 district, for which this property could qualify. Mr. Husband advised that the R20 district has provisions for the owner to apply for special use permits if agricultural activities were desired. Motion by Commissioner Kelly to approve, seconded by Commissioner Byerly. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Kelly, Swift, Byerly, Jones, Wall Nay: None 3. Case P-04-014 - Preliminary Plat of Warwick Parc, 41.89 acres located at 909 John McCain Road Clayton Husband stated that the City Council has not taken action on the zoning change to R20, and that if the zoning were not approved, then the plat could be denied by the Council. He stated the preliminary plat does not authorize the developer to do any construction on the site. The Commission discussed whether they should consider the preliminary plat before the Council approves the zoning change. It was the consensus of the Commission to consider the plat. Clayton Husband presented the case to the Commission and reviewed the staff briefing. The Commission discussed issues related to traffic, density, street connections, and drainage. Shea Kirkman, with Goodwin and Marshall, engineer for the project, came forward to speak. He stated the developer is also looking a developing the property to the west into which the proposed street stubs out. He described the drainage and detention design for the subdivision. He stated the developer intends to provide sidewalks and amenities around the detention ponds, which will be wet ponds that will likely contain fountains. Chairman Wall recessed the meeting at 7:45 p.m. for a short break. The Commission reconvened at 7:48 p.m. Chairman Wall stated he and Commissioner Swift are involved in an issue before the ethics commission related to a developer for which the engineering firm working with the applicant has represented. He stated he does not see any reason not to consider the plat for this project. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes -March 22, 2004 Page 2 of 4 Approved April 12, 2004 Motion by Commissioner Kelly to approve, seconded by Commissioner Jones. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Kelly, Swift, Byerly, Jones, Wall Nay: None 4. Case P-04-010 - Minor Plat of Lot 12, Block 2, Heritage High School Addition, 1.45 acres located at the southwest corner of State Highway 121 and Gateway Drive Clayton Husband presented the case to the Commission and reviewed the staff briefing. Motion by Commissioner Jones to approve, seconded by Commissioner Swift. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Kelly, Swift, Byerly, Jones, Wall Nay: None 5. Case Z-04-015 - PUBLIC HEARING - Zoning Change from R40 Single Family Residential to R20 Single Family Residential on portions of proposed Lots 2R and 3, Redus Addition, located at 4502 Bill Simmons Road and 4505 Bowman Drive Clayton Husband presented the case to the Commission and reviewed the staff briefing. Chairman Wall opened the public hearing. Linda Beecher, 4604 Bill Simmons Road. She stated her concerns about traffic, the types of houses that would be constructed, and the use of property in the area as a soccer practice field. There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Mr. LeBaron stated they were not aware of the soccer practice field use, and that they would look into the situation. Mr. Husband stated that one new vacant lot would be created by the subdivision plat, which the Commission will consider at a later date. Motion by Commissioner Byerly to approve, seconded by Commissioner Swift. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Kelly, Swift, Byerly, Jones, Wall Nay: None Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes -March 22, 2004 Page 3 of 4 Approved April 12, 2004 6. Discussion of the Master Plan Update: Mr. LeBaron reminded the Commission of the upcoming neighborhood meetings for Neighborhoods 3 and 5 on March 23 and March 24, which will be held at the Colleyville Center. 7. Staff Comments, Reports and Discussion Items: None 8. Commissioners' Comments and Reports: Chairman Wall stated he was working on a draft of a policy statement regarding the Commission activities, and provided a copy for each commissioner. ADJOURNMENT The Commission adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m. by acclamation. Respectfully Submitted, ~~ J. ~n Husband AICP Development Coordinator Approved on: Note: As a matter of public record, an audio recording of this Planning and Zoning Commission meeting is available upon request. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes -March 22, 2004 Page 4 of 4 Approved Apri/12, 2004