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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Zoning Commission-Minutes-03/13/2017 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, March 13, 2017 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 March 13, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call Present: Commissioners Susan Mathisen, Sam van Bever, Veronica Baughman, George Dodson, and Charles Kelley Absent: Commissioner Jason Elms Staff Present: Ben Bryner, Fire Chief Brian Riley, Oscar Chavez, Taylor Schauwecker, Robert McKeown, Araceli Botello, and Assistant City Attorney Evan Fisher 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Mathisen made a motion to approve the February 13, 2017 minutes. Commissioner Baughman seconded. The motion to approve the February 13, 2017 minutes carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 – Mathisen, van Bever, Baughman, Dodson, and Kelley 2. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA There were no citizen comments/presentations regarding items not on the agenda. 3. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS 3a Consideration of a Special Use Permit for a Servants or Caretakers Quarters and Special Use Permit to allow for an Accessory Building Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes March 13, 2017 City of Colleyville Page 2 larger than permitted on Tract 3H, Abstract 211, BBB & C RY Survey, located at 5513 Lowrie Road, Case ZC17-002 Ben Bryner presented the case and briefed the Commission. The applicant, Joel Justiss, 5513 Lowrie Road, came forward and briefed the Commission. Chairman Dodson questioned applicant regarding the interior space in the front portion of the garage. Applicant responded the space is for storage and he hopes to build a door to enter into the living quarters. Commissioner Baughman questioned the applicant regarding the square footage of the storage space. Applicant responded the storage space is 20-22 feet wide and 8 feet in length. Commissioner Kelly and Baughman made a notation that living space is within range of the requirement for a living quarters permitted by the Land Development Code, if the storage space and second floor is not included in the calculations. Staff added the calculations of 600 square feet for the living space are based on the dimensions provided by the floor plan of the living space that do not include of the storage and the stairway area. Commissioner Mathisen questioned applicant regarding removal of trees on the property. Applicant responded yes, there are two dead trees that will be removed and will have 90 trees remaining on the property. Commissioner Baughman questioned applicant regarding sewer line connections to the living quarters. Applicant responded that he assumed the same sewer line for the main house will be used for the living quarters. Discussion continued regarding utility connection. Commissioner Mathisen questioned applicant regarding any additional options proposed to the living quarters to conform to the requirements of the Land Development Code. Applicant responded that he originally requested 1200 square feet for the living quarters, but reduced his original proposal to meet the required 600 square feet of maximum area allowed for the building expansion. Discussion continued regarding the permitted square footage allowed. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes March 13, 2017 City of Colleyville Page 3 Commissioner Mathisen questioned applicant regarding feedback from his neighbors regarding his proposed expansion of a living quarters. Applicant responded he has reached out to some neighbors and did not received any objections to his proposal. The public hearing was opened at 7:21 p.m. Diana Gibson, 5600 Reagan Road, came forward and spoke in support. Ms. Gibson expressed concerns regarding drainage on her property. There being no others present wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed at 7:24 p.m. Commissioner Mathisen questioned staff regarding drainage issues. Staff responded a full drainage plan is not a requirement for small projects, but the standard to address drainage concerns is to minimize increase of run-off into adjacent properties. Development Engineer, Oscar Chavez, came forward and briefed the commission. Mr. Chavez responded drainage issues are addressed based on the size of the area to be disturbed, an in-depth grading plan is required for drainage review with larger developments. He added the proposed project’s disturbed area is minimal, and specifically to the back of the property. He went on to state that the Land Development Code allows for lot to lot grading, but a grading plan can be requested to minimize drainage to adjacent properties. Discussion continued regarding drainage. Commissioner van Bever made a motion to approve Case ZC17-002 with the condition that the Servant or Caretakers Quarters be served by the same utilities as the main house. Commissioner Baughman seconded. The motion to approve Case ZC17-002 with the condition that the Servant or Caretakers Quarters be served by the same utilities as the main house carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 – Mathisen, van Bever, Baughman, Dodson, and Kelley 4. ADJOURNMENT Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes March 13, 2017 City of Colleyville Page 4 The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. The minutes were written and prepared by: Araceli Botello Planning Technician The meeting minutes were approved on April 10, 2017 by a vote of 5-0.