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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Zoning Commission-Minutes-12/12/2016 (2) 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 12, 2016 City Council Chambers CALL MEETING TO ORDER The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of the City of Colleyville was called to order by Chairman Dodson on December 12, 2016, at 7:04 p.m. Roll Call Present: Commissioners Susan Mathisen, George Dodson, Sam van Bever, Charles Kelley, Don Davis, and Jason Elms Absent: Commissioner Veronica Baughman Staff Present: Ben Bryner, Oscar Chavez, Fire Chief Brian Riley, Araceli Botello, and Assistant City Attorney Evan Fisher 1. SWEARING IN OF NEWLY APPOINTED MEMBERS Araceli Botello swore in newly appointed member: Charles Kelley, Place 5 2. APPOINTMENT TO THE PARK LAND DEDICATION COMMITTEE Commissioner Elms made a motion to appoint Commissioner Kelley to the Park Land Dedication Committee. Commissioner Davis seconded. The motion to appoint Commissioner Kelley to the Park Land Dedication Committee carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 –Mathisen, Dodson, van Bever, Kelley, Davis, and Elms Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes December 12, 2016 City of Colleyville Page 2 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner van Bever made a motion to approve the November 14, 2016 minutes. Commissioner Kelley seconded. The motion to approve the November 14, 2016 minutes carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 – Mathisen, Dodson, van Bever, Kelley, Davis, and Elms 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA There were no citizen comments/presentations regarding items not on the agenda. 5. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS 5a Consideration for approval of amendments to Chapter 7 – Sign Regulations in the Land Development Code regarding directory signage, specifically Section 7-150 Permanent Freestanding Signs – Sign Classifications & Regulations, Section 7-160 Permanent Freestanding Signs – Allowable Districts, and Section 7-165 Permanent Freestanding Signs – Area, Height and Setback Requirements, Case GC16-019 Ben Bryner presented the case and briefed the Commission. The public hearing was opened at 7:21 p.m. There being no one present wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed at 7:22 p.m. Commissioner Mathisen questioned staff regarding the type of materials permitted for monument signs. Ben Bryner responded by detailing the permitted materials for monument signs. He went on to state that a monument sign is a sign mounted on a solid base or pedestal with no visible space between the sign and the base or pedestal. The sign is not mounted on visible poles, struts, wires, or other visible structures. The sign base or pedestal may be constructed of any solid material. The sign shall be a minimum of 4-1/2 inches thick, and the base or pedestal shall be a minimum of 6 inches thick. Commissioner Kelley questioned staff regarding properties in the City Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes December 12, 2016 City of Colleyville Page 3 that meet the 250,000 square feet requirement and the requirement being viable for application. Mr. Bryner responded that Town Center is the largest development in the City of Colleyville, followed by Colleyville Downs which is less than 200,000 square feet. Commissioner Elms questioned staff regarding the square footage of the Albertson’s shopping center development. Mr. Bryner responded that Alberton’s is approximately 140,000 square feet. Commissioner Elms questioned staff regarding other potential multi- tenant properties in the City that would be eligible to request the proposed signage. Mr. Bryner responded the Village at Colleyville has the size to qualify, but is not eligible due to public streets. Therefore, no other developments would be able to have directory signs if the amendment is approved. Commissioner Davis questioned staff regarding the proposed 250,000 square feet requirement. Mr. Bryner responded the 250,000 square feet was proposed at a City Council Worksession. Mr. Bryner went on to state the original proposal requested 100,000 square feet, but there were concerns of visual clutter. Discussion continued regarding the 250,000 square feet requirement. Commissioner Mathisen questioned staff about the height restriction on the proposed signage. Mr. Bryner responded the general business sign regulations allow for a maximum of 8 feet in height for monument signs and 5 feet in height for major shopping center entry- wall signs. Discussion continued regarding the height and location of the proposed signage. Commissioner Elms questioned staff regarding the Planning and Zoning Commission’s role in developing the regulations. Mr. Bryner responded the intent is for the development to address the specifics of the signage, such as location and appearance. Commissioner Elms added the 250,000 square feet requirement should be reduced to 200,000 square feet or less. Commissioner Elms questioned staff regarding the proposed regulations being incorporated into the existing sign ordinance. Mr. Bryner responded yes, the proposed amendments would be made to the sign regulations chapter of the Land Development Code. Commissioner Kelley questioned staff regarding the permitted font Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes December 12, 2016 City of Colleyville Page 4 size, logos, and illumination. Staff responded the Land Development Code speaks only to illumination. Mr. Bryner added that the regulations should avoid getting into specifics of content to prevent legal issues. City Attorney, Evan Fisher, added that Section 7-145, D of the Land Development Code speaks to the illumination of signage and that no additional amendments are required. Discussion continued regarding addressing the specifics of the proposed signage. Commissioner Mathisen questioned staff regarding whether the signs are proposed to be permanent. Mr. Bryner responded the signs would be permanent. Chairman Dodson questioned staff regarding sign permits. Mr. Bryner responded sign permit applications are received and reviewed by the Building Inspections and Community Development departments. Mr. Bryner added that the permits are issued by Building Inspections, but a Planner will review the regulations for compliance. Chairman Dodson questioned staff regarding requirements for letter size. Staff responded that there are no requirements in the Land Development Code. Discussion continued regarding requirements and restrictions for lettering on signs. Commissioner Mathisen questioned staff regarding the locations of the proposed signs and the proximity to internal stop signs. Mr. Bryner responded the placement of internal signs are determined by the property management company. Commissioner Davis questioned staff regarding a two sided versus four sided sign. Mr. Bryner responded there was no concern with a four sided sign. Staff added there was concern about the overall square footage allowance, which was reduced to 25 square feet. Discussion continued regarding two sided signs. Commissioner Elms made a motion to approve Case GC16-019 with the recommendation to reduce the 250,000 square feet requirement to 200,000 square feet. Commissioner Kelley seconded. The motion to approve Case GC16-019 carried by the following vote: Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes December 12, 2016 City of Colleyville Page 5 Aye: 6 – Mathisen, van Bever, Dodson, Kelley, Davis, and Elms 5b Consideration for approval of amendments to Chapter 8 – Plat Review Procedures in the Land Development Code regarding plat approval to be made by the City Council, specifically Section 8 – 130 Approval Authority Over Subdivision Plats, Case GC16-020 Ben Bryner presented the case and briefed the Commission. The public hearing was opened at 8:06 p.m. There being no one present wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed at 8:06 p.m. Commissioner van Bever questioned staff regarding the approval process of plats by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Ben Bryner responded by describing the proposed process where plats, both approved and denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission, would then go to City Council. Staff added that plats denied would continue to go forward to City Council with a recommendation of denial which would then require a super-majority vote from City Council for the plat to be approved. Commissioner Mathisen questioned staffed regarding minor plats approved by staff. Staff responded with an example of a minor plat which may be approved by staff such as a large property subdividing into two smaller lots. Commissioner van Bever made a motion to approve Case GC16-020. Commissioner Elms seconded. The motion to approve Case GC16-020 carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 – Mathisen, Dodson, van Bever, Kelley, Davis, and Elms 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes December 12, 2016 City of Colleyville Page 6 The minutes were written and prepared by: Araceli Botello Planning Technician The meeting minutes were approved on January 9, 2017 by a vote of 6-0.