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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Zoning Commission-Minutes-12/14/2015 City of Colleyville Page 1 City of Colleyville Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes City Hall 100 Main Street Colleyville, Texas 76034 817. 503.1000 www.colleyville.com Monday, December 14, 2015 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 December 14, 2015 at 7:05 p.m. Roll Call Present: Commissioners David Wheelwright, Jason Elms, Carel Tornes, David Phelps, and Jeff Byerly Absent: Commissioners Jim Gotcher and Don Davis Staff Present: Abra Nusser, Shane Pace, Taci Wrisley, Cheryl Taylor, Rob McKeown, Brian Riley, and Matthew Boyle (City Attorney) 1. 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. 2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 2a Consideration of a Preliminary/Final plat on Abstract No. 331 of the A.J. Caldwell Survey, located at 6105 Waller Lane, Case PC15-024 Commissioner Elms made a motion to approve the consent agenda item, Case PC15-024. Commissioner Phelps seconded. The motion to approve the consent agenda item, Case PC15- 024 carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 – Wheelwright, Elms, Tornes, Phelps, and Byerly 3. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS 3a Consideration of a zoning change from the AG-Agricultural zoning district to the R20-Single Family Residential zoning district on Lot 1 of the Miles Addition, located 6480 Pool Road, Case ZC15-018 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes December 14, 2015 City of Colleyville Page 2 Shane Pace presented the case and briefed the Commission. Commissioner Wheelwright questioned staff regarding whether the 20 percent open space requirement would apply to this zoning change request. Shane Pace replied open space is not a requirement with a zoning change to R20-Single Family Residential. He further explained it would be a requirement with a zoning change to a Planned Unit Development-Residential. Commissioner Tornes questioned staff regarding whether the applicant would need to come before the Commission again in order to subdivide the property. Shane Pace replied correct. The public hearing was opened at 7:11 p.m. Charles Stark, the applicant, came forward and briefed the Commission. Arthur Hamilton, 6500 Glenhope Circle South, came forward and spoke in opposition. Lana Shelton, 6504 Glenhope Circle South, came forward and spoke in opposition. Kathy Hadley, 204 North Timberline Drive, came forward and spoke in opposition. Keith Shelton, 6504 Glenhope Circle South, came forward and spoke in opposition. Stuart Gardner, 6000 Montford Drive, came forward and spoke in opposition. Mary Ann Nicholson, 2101 High Gate Drive, came forward and spoke in opposition. Sue Reed, 2512 Independence Road, came forward and spoke in opposition. Bob Riley, 2600 Independence Road, came forward and spoke in opposition. Rich Ruocchio, 2516 Independence Road, came forward and spoke in opposition. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes December 14, 2015 City of Colleyville Page 3 Alesha Gravit, 2608 Independence Road, came forward and spoke in opposition. The following wished to record their vote but did not wish to speak: Salman Arab, 2609 Independence, opposition JonCarlo Gulbranson, 2605 Independence Road, opposition Mary Ziolkowski, 6105 Hillbrook Drive, opposition Greg Reed, 2512 Independence Road, opposition Michael Cooper, 2604 Independence Road, opposition Linda Cooper, 2604 Independence Road, opposition Tara Riley, 2600 Independence Road, opposition John Donnell, 5712 Sycamore Drive, opposition Rachel Donnell, 5712 Sycamore Drive, opposition Mary Ruocchio, 2516 Independence Road, opposition Brian Matlock, 2508 Independence Road, opposition Mindy Matlock, 2508 Independence Road, opposition Joe Rounkles, 6409 Regiment Place, opposition David Reed, 2613 Independence Road, opposition There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed at 7:43 p.m. Mr. Stark came forward to address comments and concerns. Commissioner Tornes questioned Mr. Stark regarding the next steps in the process and why he submitted a conceptual plan if it will not be the final plan. Mr. Stark replied a plat would need to be submitted with the city in order to subdivide the property. He further explained the conceptual plan is a requirement for a zoning change application. Commissioner Wheelwright questioned Mr. Stark regarding what thought went into designing the conceptual plan. Mr. Stark replied his objective was to be consistent with the surrounding developments and then to configure a development that met the requirements of that zoning district. Commissioner Wheelwright questioned Mr. Stark regarding whether the conceptual plan would be brought forward as the final plan. Mr. Stark replied he was not sure if it would or not, he stated it depends on who purchases the property. He further stated the conceptual plan was designed to use for the zoning change application and to illustrate the requirements to the property owner. Commissioner Phelps questioned Mr. Stark regarding Lot 11 and Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes December 14, 2015 City of Colleyville Page 4 whether a home could be built there. Mr. Stark replied no, Lot 11 is for drainage only. Commissioner Tornes questioned staff regarding whether there was a maximum lot size for the R20-Single Family Residential zoning district. Shane Pace replied, there is not a maximum lot size. Discussion occurred regarding lot shape and size per the zoning district. Commissioner Tornes questioned staff regarding whether the Commission would be able to make changes to the plat once it is submitted. Shane Pace replied, if the plat meets all of the requirements of the Land Development Code, no changes can be made. Chairman Byerly questioned staff regarding the requirement for drainage. Cheryl Taylor replied the developer is required to submit documentation by a professional engineer stating the drainage requirements will be met with the new development. She further explained runoff must remain the same or be less than pre- development. Discussion occurred regarding the process for platting. Commissioner Elms questioned staff regarding the offset requirement for streets. Cheryl Taylor replied the offset requirement for streets is 135 feet. She further added this development has not been reviewed to that detail. Commissioner Tornes questioned staff regarding what the property owners options were if the case was denied at Planning and Zoning. Shane Pace replied the applicant would have ten days to appeal to the City Council. Discussion continued regarding the process for denial. Commissioner Phelps stated he did not believe the property owner should be held to a higher standard than the adjacent properties were held to when they were developed. Chairman Byerly stated he concurred. Chairman Byerly made a motion to approve case ZC15-018. Commissioner Phelps seconded. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes December 14, 2015 City of Colleyville Page 5 Commissioner Tornes questioned Mr. Stark regarding whether he was willing to work with the surrounding homeowner’s associations regarding their concerns. Mr. Stark replied yes. Commissioner Wheelwright encouraged Mr. Stark to read the article in the Wall Street Journal this past Saturday regarding high density neighborhoods. Commissioner Wheelwright thanked the citizens for coming out and speaking. He further added he agreed with his fellow commissioners. Commissioner Tornes concurred. The motion to approve Case ZC15-018 carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 – Wheelwright, Elms, Tornes, Phelps, and Byerly There were two speaker cards turned in after the public hearing closed: Kathy Hadley, 204 North Timberline Drive, opposition Sylvia Webber, 6512 Glenhope Circle, opposition 4. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. The minutes were written and prepared by: Taci Wrisley Planning and Zoning Assistant The meeting minutes were approved on January 11, 2016 by a vote of 7-0.