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Home My WebLink AboutPlanning and Zoning Commission-Minutes-1/4/2007 City of Colleyville Minutes - Final Planning and Zoning Commission 100 Main Street Colleyville. Texas 76034 (817) 503-1000 www.colleyville.com Thursday, January 4,2007 7:00 PM City Council Chambers 6:15 P.M. - PRE-COMMISSION WORKSHOP EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM THIRD FLOOR LEGAL BRIEFING BY CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING PLANNING, ZONING, PLATTING, AND LAND USE REVIEW OF REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of the City of Colleyville was called to order by Chairman Byerly on January 4, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Dave Dudziak, Scott Redfearn, Mary Taylor, David Phelps, Denis Duffy, Jeff Byerly Absent: Commissioner McCormick Staff Present: Barry LeBaron, Chris Fuller, Chad Bartee, Mike Johnston and Amy Shelley 3. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Commissioner Taylor. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Dudziak moved to approve the December 11, 2006 meeting minutes as written. Commissioner Duffy seconded. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Dudziak, Redfearn, Taylor, Phelps, Duffy, Byerly Absent: 1 - McCormick City of Colleyville Page 1 Printed on 1/23/2007 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes - Final January 4, 2007 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None 7. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 7a Approval of Final Plat for the Lavaca Trail Estates Addition located at 909 and 1009 Lavaca Trail and 908 L.D. Lockett Road, Case P-07-001 Chris Fuller presented the case and briefed the Commissioners. Commissioner Duffy stated the turn around loop distance on Katies Court is missing, he questioned staff if that turn around loop will be 60 feet like the one on Kays Court? Ed Kellie, Engineer for the project, replied it will be 60 feet. Commissioner Duffy stated being adamant about having the minimum of a 24 foot access for the fire lane. He stated the one proposed is not wide enough for the fire equipment. He stated the Land Development Code requires a 24 foot pavement section. Commissioner Byerly questioned Fire Chief Mike Johnston regarding the fire lane issue. Chief Johnston stated being willing to accept the plat with the 24 foot width requirement as stated in the Land Development Code. Commissioner Duffy moved to approve case P-07-001 with the fire lane pavement section at 24-feet as required by the Land Development Code. Commissioner Taylor seconded. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Dudziak, Redfearn, Taylor, Phelps, Duffy, Byerly Absent: 1 - McCormick 7b Approval of a Final Plat of the Covington Addition on 23.5 acres, located at 704-800 L. D. Lockett Road, Case P-07 -004 Chris Fuller presented the case and briefed the Commissioners. Commissioner Dudziak questioned staff if both developers have agreed to the proposed trail plan? Barry LeBaron replied yes and this trail will provide a safe route for the children to walk to the new Liberty Elementary School. Commissioner Byerly moved to approve case P-07-004. Commissioner Taylor seconded. City of Colleyville Page 2 Printed on 1/23/2007 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes. Final January 4, 2007 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Dudziak, Redfearn, Taylor, Phelps, Duffy, Byerly Absent: 1 - McCormick 7c Approval of a Minor Plat of Lot 1, Block A of the Diaz Addition on 1.0 acre, located at 4800 Bransford Road, Case P-07-005 Chris Fuller presented the case and briefed the Commissioners. Commissioner Dudziak moved Commissioner Redfearn seconded. The motion carried by the following vote: to approve case P-07-005. Aye: 6 - Dudziak, Redfearn, Taylor, Phelps, Duffy, Byerly Absent: 1 - McCormick 8. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS 8a Approval of an Amendment to Section 3.26D of the Land Development Code regarding the front yard fence requirements, Case G-07-001 Chris Fuller presented the case and briefed the Commissioners. Commissioner Dudziak questioned staff regarding why is the 6-foot height necessary? Chris Fuller replied the height could be lowered, typically the fence height is about 4 or 5 feet. Commissioner Dudziak questioned staff if the height requests have been at the 6 feet or have they been at the lower height? Chris Fuller replied they have been between 4 and 5 feet. He stated the home builders and developers have stated the 30 inch height does not serve any purpose. Commissioner Duffy stated to add the language to show clearly on the drawing that the wing wall can not extend more than 10 feet from the driveway. Commissioner Byerly questioned if it should be changed to read the "nearest side property line" because in some situations the front property line could be the closest to the end of the fence. Chris Fuller agreed. Commissioner Byerly questioned staff if the Zoning Board of Adjustments had asked for a policy change since there have been numerous requests? Chris Fuller replied correct. Commissioner Phelps questioned staff regarding if this is for one developer or are there other homeowners who are requesting this? Chris Fuller replied this is coming from multiple home owners wanting to add the wing wall feature, however, home builders have also come City of Colleyville Page 3 Printed on 1/23/2007 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes. Final January 4, 2007 forward to add this feature to their design. Barry LeBaron stated this has become a design standard in Colleyville and by having the home owner to have to apply for a variance, delays the construction of their new home and sometimes occupancy. Commissioner Phelps questioned staff regarding if there have been any issues regarding the restrictions of the gate itself and how permanent a structure it is, other than the height requirement? Chris Fuller replied there have not been any issues at this point, however, staff is open for discussion regarding gate requirements. Commissioner Byerly stated there is a height requirement for the gate to be not more than a foot above the fence so that the gate is not so monsterous compared to the fence. Commissioner Dudziak questioned staff if there could be an arch over the top of the gate? Chris Fuller replied as long as it does not extend more than one foot in height. Barry LeBaron replied the comments are well taken and some do have an arch to the gate and the Zoning Board of Adjustments can apply a variance for that particular request. Commissioner Byerly opened the public hearing at 7:27 p.m. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed at 7:27 p.m. Commissioner Duffy moved to approve case G-07-001 with amendments being to label the drawing to reflect the 10 foot from the driveway and the changing of item number c to reflect the nearest side property line. Commissioner Redfearn seconded. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Dudziak, Redfearn, Taylor, Phelps, Duffy, Byerly Absent: 1 - McCormick 9. STAFF COMMENTS, REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS Barry LeBaron stated there will be an item on the January 22, 2007 agenda to update the master plan map to reflect the zoning changes this past year. 10. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS AND REPORTS Commissioner Dudziak stated the coffee house, that was approved previously, has been given a competitive advantage. Commissioner Taylor stated the church is also selling T-shirts, not just City of Colleyville Page 4 Printed on 1/23/2007 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes - Final January 4, 2007 coffee products. 11. ADJOURNMENT I hereby certify the above agenda was posted on the bulletin boards at City Hall on Friday, December 29,2006 by 5:00 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Amy Shelley, Planning and Zoning Assistant Meeting Minutes Approved on January 22, 2007 City of Colleyville Page 5 Printed on 1/23/2007