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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council- Joint Worksession Minutes-10/27/2015City of Colleyville Page 1 Joint City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Worksession Agenda City Hall 100 Main Street Colleyville, Texas 76034 817. 503.1000 www.colleyville.com Tuesday, October 27, 2015 6:00 p.m. Colleyville Public Library – 2nd Floor 110 Main Street 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION 2a Discuss the draft comprehensive plan and the process for adoption 3. ADJOURNMENT I hereby certify this agenda was posted on City Hall bulletin boards on Friday, October 23, 2015 by 5:00 p.m. Amy Shelley, TRMC City Secretary A quorum of the Colleyville City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee, and/or any other Colleyville Board, Commission, or Committee may be in attendance at this meeting. Any matter on this agenda may, at the discretion of the governing body, be opened for public comment and discussion. 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City of Colleyville Page 1 City of Colleyville City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Joint Worksession Minutes City Hall 100 Main Street Colleyville, Texas 76034 817.503.1000 www.colleyville.com Tuesday, October 27, 2015 6:00 p.m. Colleyville Public Library 110 Main Street – Second Floor Mayor David Kelly called the Joint City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Worksession to order on October 27, 2015, at 6:04 p.m. ROLL CALL CITY COUNCIL: Mayor David Kelly, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Taylor and Councilmembers Chuck Mogged, Chris Putnam, Jody Short, and Nancy Coplen were present Absent: Councilmember Carol Wollin ROLL CALL PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION (P&Z): Jim Gotcher, Jeff Byerly, David Phelps, Carel Tornes, and Don Davis were present Absent: David Wheelwright ROLL CALL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CPAC): Mike Leathers, Jeff Ground, Louis Miller, Karen Deakin, Dee McNosky, Curtis Young, Amy Redfearn, and Colby Walton were present. Absent: Jaime Rawlins and Rob Rutherford Staff members present: City Manager Jennifer Fadden, Deputy City Manager Chris Fuller, Community Development Director Abra Nusser, Principal Planner Shane Pace, Public Works Director Jeremy Hutt, City Engineer Cheryl Taylor, Parks Manager James Hubbard, Communications and Marketing Director Mona Gandy, Fire Chief Brian Riley, Library and Recreation Director Mary Rodney, and City Secretary Amy Shelley were also present 2. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION 2a Discuss the draft comprehensive plan and the process for adoption Community Development Director Abra Nusser gave an overview of this item and introduced Jim Carillo, project manager, Halff and Associates, and Jayashree City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Joint Worksession Minutes October 27, 2015 City of Colleyville Page 2 Narayana, Livable Plans and Codes, to present the draft comprehensive plan, Destination Colleyville. Mayor Kelly suggested softening the language referencing the streets. CPAC member McNosky suggested having a minimum for street widths. Councilmember Mogged stated this is a philosophy guideline not an engineered standard. Commissioner Phelps asked Mr. Carillo if we are compliant with these guidelines. Mr. Carillo stated this is a starting point relative to streets, and more of a guideline as to current conditions. CPAC member McNosky asked Mr. Carillo if there is a specific plan for pedestrian access on SH26. Mayor Kelly answered yes, and it is already incorporated. CPAC member Redfearn asked Mr. Carillo about the future usage of the railway, impacts to transportation, and if it has been considered with this plan. Mr. Carillo replied so much is already developed along the railway and no additional crossings are proposed. He stated he does not see any land use configurations changing. Councilmember Putnam asked Mr. Carillo how the overlays will work in the residential areas. Mr. Carillo stated there might be certain areas within established neighborhoods the overlay concept would protect the neighborhood’s features and connectivity. Councilmember Putnam asked staff if the overlays would be more prescriptive. Director Nusser replied that concept is supposed to be neighborhood driven. She stated a certain percentage of the neighborhood would sign off on the overlay. She stated the overlay could control items such as number of stories, location of garage, and those items above and beyond the zoning district requirements to protect the character of the neighborhood. She explained it would not be City initiated; however, a policy should be put in place, should we proceed with that concept. Councilmember Coplen stated it is importation to understand what the density is going to be as it will affect public safety and water services. She stated we have a fiscal responsibility to support the increase in population. She stated we need to know what the good solid base is so that we can see where we want to be with those decisions. Mayor Kelly asked about the key intersections along SH26. Mr. Carillo stated as ideas come in, it gives staff ideas about what types of uses are preferred in those specific areas. City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Joint Worksession Minutes October 27, 2015 City of Colleyville Page 3 Councilmember Putnam stated by making the change here, and by keeping it somewhat vague, it may start to increase density in any area, because density has not been prescribed. He explained he understands the balance needed; however, defining areas for what the transitional areas look like, helps to understand what that involves. CPAC McNosky suggested defining the threshold and what flexibility could exist. Mr. Carillo stated there are areas where if higher density is developed, the overall density number will change. He stated it will not change it a huge amount, but it will change it over the 1.8 number that has been established. Director Nusser clarified the plan, in no way, proposes any increase in density. She stated the current policy is 1.8 dwelling units per acre in the master plan, and that is what is proposed in the new plan. She stated if we want to pursue this policy, in the proposed plan, Action 9.5, there is talk about where those variations are appropriate, and CPAC stated they preferred a list rather than showing it on the map. Councilmember Short stated the third goal indicates it may be higher than 1.8. Mr. Carillo stated if you developed larger acreage, it would push the overall density over, if developed with the recent trends. Councilmember Short stated the density would have a ripple down effect on public safety and water. Councilmembers Putnam and Coplen agreed. Commissioner Byerly stated the 1.8 includes all residential areas, density over the net does not include the open space, which may make it a little higher. Councilmember Short stated the net may be over 1.8, but the gross will still be under the 1.8. CPAC member Young asked Mr. Carillo what the 1.8 means, is it per development or is it Citywide. Mayor Kelly answered it is Citywide. CPAC member Young stated if a development comes in at 3.5 dwelling units per acre, it works in the overall City 1.8 dwelling units per acre. Mayor Kelly concurred, and stated there are always considerations made; however, globally the desire is 1.8 dwelling units per acre. He stated we are currently under this, globally. Councilmember Mogged stated we do not have a definition of what a transitional area is, and what that character looks like. Commissioner Gotcher stated that is one of the most contentious things P&Z deals with, in what is appropriate for a transitional area. He stated he does not like prescriptive; however, this might be one of those areas where it is predefined as to what those are, so that P&Z does not have to be subjective on judgments. He City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Joint Worksession Minutes October 27, 2015 City of Colleyville Page 4 stated he would like to know what areas are considered transitional areas. CPAC member McNosky and Councilmember Coplen agreed. Commissioner Byerly stated there are times in which a transitional area already exists, but the developer wants to put in his transitional area. Councilmember Putnam stated the impact is not just to open space, since a developer could come in right in the middle of town, it is important to be as prescriptive as possible. Commissioner Byerly stated from a P&Z perspective, he would like a standard for a minimum lot width for a planned unit development. He stated this would help determine the viability of the development. CPAC member Young stated it really depends on where it is, and he used the Village as an example. Commissioner Byerly agreed, but it makes it easier if areas are identified as transitional areas. Mayor Kelly stated these could be incorporated in the Land Development Code. Director Nusser replied there is a minimum lot width in the Land Development Code. She stated the density bonus allows the developer to exceed the 1.8 dwelling units per acre, which applies to the lot width and depth. She stated there are some conflicting provisions with no guidance, and once the policy perspective is clarified, there will be some updates to the Land Development Code. Mayor Pro Tem Taylor asked staff about the density bonus. Director Nusser replied with the following from the Land Development Code, “A proposal for a PUD-R or a PUD-C containing a residential density exceeding 1.8 dwelling units per acre may be considered where the amount of open space area provided exceeds the minimum open space requirement or where additional amenities are provided within the open space area. A PUD proposal which contains a density exceeding 1.8 dwelling units per acre shall only be acceptable in an area consistent with sound land use planning, such as a transitional area situated between a non- residential area and less dense residential developments, or near a major street intersection, or for smaller parcels with unique topographical features that make less dense development economically difficult.” She further explained amenities for density bonus. Councilmember Coplen asked staff if the developer gains points for items which allow them to become denser. Director Nusser replied it is not on a point system, it states if the criteria is met, the development can exceed the 1.8 dwelling units per acre. Councilmember Coplen asked staff if all of the criteria has to be met. Director Nusser replied no. Commissioner Byerly stated it becomes touchy feely. Councilmember Putnam stated that is what causes the problem, there is no clear City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Joint Worksession Minutes October 27, 2015 City of Colleyville Page 5 guidance. Councilmember Coplen stated P&Z may see things differently than City Council. Mr. Carillo recapped the discussion to include the language in the plan should preserve the 1.8 dwelling units per acre, and no desire in the philosophy to change; the recommendations for the development codes to ensure guidance, not quite as specific, to also ensure they are fitting in the 1.8 dwelling units per acre overall philosophy. Director Nusser stated staff will need more clarification on what we need to revise. She stated currently in the master plan, a transitional area is situated between commercial and a less dense residential development or near a major intersection. She asked if we are looking to add additional criteria. Commissioner Gotcher suggested yes and to define a major intersection much more clearly. He stated this is one thing that is left up to subjectivity which drives a lot of contingency. He suggested marking it on the plan. Councilmember Putnam agreed, it should be plotted on the map. CPAC member McNosky concurred. Commissioner Gotcher stated it should not be up for P&Z’s debate. CPAC member Redfearn stated the thoroughfare plan classifications could define the intersections. Mr. Carillo stated it is as much as to the context as to what is happening around those intersections, no matter the classification. Commissioner Gotcher said it is really important to mark these. Mayor Kelly suggested looking at the different neighborhoods, given there are limited redevelopment opportunities, and then define those intersections or transitional areas. He stated some neighborhoods may not have anything to define. Mr. Carillo stated there could be language in each neighborhood. Councilmember Putnam stated there are areas for redevelopment, and he believes developers will buy several tracts to develop them at the higher densities. Mayor Kelly stated developers may want to do that, but it may not fit within the character of the neighborhood. Councilmember Short stated they may, if they can make their lot fit into the transitional area. Mayor Kelly stated it may fit, but it does not mean it is a given. Councilmember Short stated we are looking for more guidance, given it is pretty loose right now. Councilmember Putnam stated it may be fair to plot out, and provide greater definition of the transitional areas. He stated something is better than nothing. City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Joint Worksession Minutes October 27, 2015 City of Colleyville Page 6 Mayor Pro Tem Taylor stated he does not support converting additional commercial property to residential; doing so off sets the revenue stream. He stated transitional areas should be placed in common sense areas. Commissioner Byerly stated transitional areas do not necessarily have to be on major intersections. Mayor Kelly asked all if they would like more definitive wording for transitional area to be incorporated into the comprehensive plan, and more specific wording for the Land Development Code. All members concurred. Commissioner Phelps stated he needed clarification relative to commercial properties. Mayor Kelly stated we should preserve and maintain, as much as possible, the commercial sections along SH26, SH121, and Precinct Line Road. He stated there is a minimal amount as it is. Commissioner Byerly suggested making that a stronger point in the master plan. He stated if it is commercial, then we really, really want it to stay commercial Mayor Kelly asked Mr. Carillo if the commercial areas are reflected in the plan. Mr. Carillo replied yes, it is pretty specific in the land use map. Mayor Pro Tem Taylor stated he does not like the density bonus factor. He stated he believes this is a huge confusion to most. Commissioner Byerly suggested defining amenities, as some believe amenities are just open space, sidewalks, or more trees. Mayor Kelly stated a lot of leeway exists with planned unit developments (PUD’s). He suggested not pushing items to City Council if P&Z needs more time to review the project. He stated it can always be continued. CPAC member McNosky stated if developers follow through with the recommendations made by staff, she believes P&Z does not have anything to fall back on to be able to say no to the developer. Mayor Kelly stated staff does not give guidance on whether or not a development is good or not. He stated the Land Development Code provides the technical guidance and parameters to make those decisions. Commissioner Phelps stated a PUD is a negotiation, and P&Z handles it as such. He stated his goal is to ensure the developers know the guidelines. Mayor Kelly stated this will be a good guiding document to protect the community, with some flexibility for those unique situations. City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Joint Worksession Minutes October 27, 2015 City of Colleyville Page 7 CPAC member Young stated the development community would like the guidance, and the Land Development Code gets closer to reality, but the standards need to be reflective of what the market dictates. He stated being supportive of more clarity with the transitional areas and what the standards are. He stated we need to be realistic. Mayor Kelly stated once this gets adopted, this will provide guidance. CPAC member Young stated he has looked at the map for transitional areas, but most have been developed. He stated the center corridor will not be one major shopping area. He stated it should be looked at more definitively about the kinds of things that can go in this there, based on all the factors, such as the adjacencies and location next to streets. He stated the residential areas have already been developed. Mr. Carillo stated the corridor provides different areas; the upper area is a key transitional area; the center piece is an urban area; the southern gateway is slotted with several uses; but, largely it is non-residential. CPAC member Young stated some alternatives, to the center corridor, need to be considered. Councilmember Short asked about how the numbers line up between the additional demand of retail and office absorption. Mr. Carillo replied a lot of it is already developed and it has to transition to stay the way it is right now. Director Nusser stated the Co-Star report indicates 1.685 million square feet of existing retail space, with 12 months of construction starts of 12,832 square feet; and a five year average of 6,246 square feet, and this is based on catalyst market analysis completed for the comp plan. She stated page 123 outlines potential land use types for the corridor. CPAC member Leathers stated the residential areas adjacent to the corridors need to be considered because those areas will use the walking paths to the better entertainment. He stated there needs to be a better definition of transitional. Mayor Pro Tem Taylor asked CPAC member Young if he would propose more residential on the corridor. CPAC member Young replied no, but it is the biggest unknown in the City as far as land use. He stated there are ideas about connectivity, but a lot of it is ripe for redevelopment. He stated there have been discussions over the years for a mixed use overly for SH26. Commissioner Byerly asked Mr. Carillo about the purpose of designating it as a corridor. Mr. Carillo replied it is for recognition as it can be very vibrant relative to sales tax and corporate campuses. He asked if some language of mixed use should be added for mixed use along the corridor. City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Joint Worksession Minutes October 27, 2015 City of Colleyville Page 8 Commissioner Byerly stated if the purpose is for redevelopment, especially with the existing schools, it will take longer for development to happen along the corridor. Mayor Pro Tem Taylor stated long term, we do not want to put in a home project, and that was his concern with mixed use or high density. CPAC member Young stated the residential is supportive of retail development, and if they are within walking distance, including residential/mixed use, it encourages commercial development. Mayor Kelly stated the community may define what they want relative to mixed use or higher density developments. He used Spring Garden as an example of the first townhome project. Director Nusser stated it does not prohibit residential infill. She stated it is important to look at the new vision, and not drill down the uses allowed. She stated the plan will bring forward a cohesive approach to the corridor and will provide a strong sense of place for Colleyville Boulevard. She stated we would like to create a more cohesive zoning environment along the corridor. She stated this will provide the framework for a strong destination, with the adoption of regulations later. Councilmember Coplen stated Colleyville does not have a branding along the corridor. She stated while driving through other towns, there is a cohesive design, with items such as bridge elements that help you to know you are in the same town. Director Nusser stated those concepts have been incorporated in Chapter 9. Mr. Carillo stated these are ideas. Director Nusser added there is a consistent pallet of materials, and we do recognize the need for place-making features that make it into the built environment. Commissioner Phelps asked if there has been thought about pedestrian crossing over SH26, such as with a sky bridge, to provide easier access to both the north and south ends. Mr. Carillo replied yes, within the central area, and the Church Street area. Mayor Pro Tem Taylor asked staff if this is something that could be added to the Land Development Code, so that when they come in to develop, they must build to those branding standards. Director Nusser replied yes, guidance can be provided and regulated to the architects, which guides those features, which add to make it more Colleyville. CPAC member McNosky stated the one thing people said they appreciate about Colleyville are trees. She suggested tree planting be part of the Colleyville branding, regardless of the architectural features in place. Mayor Kelly asked Mr. Carillo if the Colleyville Center has been incorporated into this plan. Mr. Carillo replied yes. City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Joint Worksession Minutes October 27, 2015 City of Colleyville Page 9 Director Nusser explained the first public hearing for the comprehensive plan will be with the Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday, November 9. The public hearing first reading for City Council will be on Tuesday, November 17, and the second City Council public hearing for adoption on Tuesday, December 1. She further explained if anyone has additional comments for the plan, to forward them to her as soon as possible. Commissioner Byerly stated he would like a hard copy of the proposed comprehensive plan. 3. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kelly adjourned the worksession at 7:45 p.m. APPROVED BY A VOTE OF 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, AND 0 ABSTENTIONS ON THIS THE 17TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2015. Minutes taken and prepared by: Amy Shelley, TRMC City Secretary