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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Zoning Commission-Minutes-5/22/2000Planning 8~ Zoning Commission Minutes -May 22, 2000 Page 1 of 6 The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Vice- Chairman Fletcher at 7:05 P.M. on May 22, 2000. Roll Call: Present: Rob Rutherford, Luann Edwards, William Tyler, Mike Collins, Jim Fletcher, Bryan Hill Absent: Tom Hart Staff: Barry LeBaron, Clayton Husband, Tom Niederauer, Jan Levy Invocation: Commissioner Edwards Approval of Minutes: May 08, 2000 Commissioner Edwards moved to approve draft copy #2 minutes of May 8th meeting as submitted. Commissioner Rutherford seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Rutherford, Edwards, Tyler, Collins, Fletcher Noes: None Abstentions: Hill 1. TABLED ITEM - A Zoning Change requested by Burk Collins, from CC3, PUD-C, CN & R20 to PUD-C (planned unit development-commercial) with a SUP for alcoholic beverage sales on 15.856 acres located between Cheek Sparger Rd., Felps Drive, Acuff Lane &Colleyville Blvd. -Colleyville Commons. Case Z-00-027 Barry LeBaron updated the Commission on the status of the case and acknowledged the receipt of handouts received by citizens at the meeting. This case was not taken off the table for action. 2. A Combination Plat for Lots 1 R & 2, Block 2, Towne Square Addition requested by Jerry Parmer, Wyndham Investment Properties, 0.8580 acres located at 5700 Colleyville Blvd. Case P-00-032 Clayton Husband presented the case to the Commission. Commissioner Edwards asked questions about access on the property in relationship to the Richard Myers project located behind this property and the compatibility of building locations. Commissioner Fletcher asked for the location map on the plat to be changed to reflect the realignment of Hall Johnson Road. There were questions regarding the possibility for drivers to make a left hand turn off Hall Johnson Road. Discussion ensued about the need to remove the abandoned building and develop the property. Commissioner Edwards moved to approve the plat. Commissioner Tyler seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Rutherford, Edwards, Tyler, Collins, Fletcher, Hill Noes: None Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes -May 22, 2000 Page 2 of 6 3. A Preliminary Plan for Clairmont, requested by Warren E. Hagan, 50.385 acres located on the north side of McDonwell School Road in the 700-1000 block. Case P-00-033 Tom Niederauer presented the case to the Commission and told how the applicant has worked with the DRC to address their concerns and comments. He spoke about the restraints associated with the site and how the applicant will address drainage and why the entrance has been moved to accommodate the site distance and detention pond. He also spoke about the single entry. Commissioner Edwards asked questions about the sub out on Cardinal Lane and why there is not a temporary cul-de-sac. Staff responded that there is only one lot using that end of Cardinal Lane. Barry LeBaron spoke about the single access as it relates to the new Land Development Code. The design of the entry is two wide entry pavement sections and the emergency access. Commissioner Tyler asked staff if they went over their concerns with the applicant and allowed him to redesign the subdivision. Staff responded that the applicant has redesigned the subdivision to include a wide entry design. Mike Johnson, Fire Chief, said that two ways into a subdivision is the ideal situation. He said that in the last several years gated communities and single access subdivisions have become vogue due to the fact of increased security. He said that a single entry could present the fire department with an access problem and response delay. Chief Johnson said in regards to public safety, the department reacts, but it is when lives are lost, they have to have access and they like to see an extra entrance at an opposite end. He said that he realizes that multiple entrances are becoming less prevalent and the desire for single entry subdivisions is politically driven. In an effort for the developer to provide public safety, the fire department has offered to allow an emergency access as long as it does possibly eliminate the need for the second entrance. He said that emergency access easements with gates could delay a response, but they will accept them. He said that 1,200 feet for a cul-de-sac is too long. Chief Johnson said that it goes back to the risk factor. Warren Hagan was present to represent the owners. He said that they have worked with staff by relocating the entrance and redesigning the entrance. He said that he did what has been done by other subdivisions in Colleyville by having a wide main entrance and an gated emergency access. He said that the main entrance will be similar to The Woods of Colleyville. He said that the emergency access will have a Knox Box and will be able to be opened immediately by the fire department. Commissioner Hill questioned the possibility of making the emergency access a regular street. Mr. Hagan said that they are confined to the size and location of the lake and if they were required to construct Cardinal Lane through to McDonwell School Road, they would lose a lot from their inventory. Commissioner Fletcher expressed concerns about adding more traffic from 81 lots onto McDonwell School Road, especially during rush hour. He said that he would be interested in improvements to the roadway by adding acceleration lanes and turn lanes. Discussion ensued about the developer putting funds in escrow or designing and building the top half of McDonwell Planning 8~ Zoning Commission Minutes -May 22, 2000 Page 3 of 6 School Road in front of their subdivision and they will look at the best alternative. Staff entered into the discussion about road design and said that it would be designed according to the engineering guidelines and regulations of the City. The applicant said that they will work with the engineering department and design the intersection to accommodate the traffic and will blend with what the future plans are for McDonwell School Road. Commissioner Edwards said that she still has a problem with the single entrance due to the fact of the number of homes in the subdivision. She raised the possibility of having a second entrance at the cul-de-sac, with a notation that if Glenwood connects to another subdivision to the north, the street will revert to a cul-de-sac. Discussion ensued about losing a lot and the potential of Cardinal becoming a long, straight, through street with cars traveling at high speeds. Staff said that the applicant's proposal does not meet the subdivision code requirements today, but it could when the appropriate chapters of the Land Development Code are adopted. Discussion ensued about the length of the entry way islands and the need to extend the island to the northern intersection. Commissioner Collins raised questions about the current requirement of not allowing more than twelve lots on a cul-de-sac and how the other subdivisions were able to be developed that did not meet that requirement. Barry LeBaron said that number of lots on a cul-de-sac is a little different than the number of lots in a subdivision with a single entry because being able to get in is limited to the entrance design. He said that once you get past the entry point, the only exposure for single way in is from that point on. The concern in this proposed subdivision is only at the entry point and once past the entrance there are three ways to go. The Commission continued to discuss the merits of the subdivision and the need to extend the entranceway islands to the northern intersection. Commissioner Tyler moved to approve the preliminary plat subject to the extension of the center islands at the entranceway to the northern intersection and improvements being made on McDonwell School Road for turn lanes to meet the city's engineering standards. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Rutherford, Edwards, Tyler, Fletcher, Hill Noes: Collins 4. A Preliminary Plan for Glenwood, requested by David Bagwell, 110 acres located on the north side of McDonwell School Road. Case P-00-022 Barry LeBaron presented the case to the Commission. He discussed the layout of the subdivision, the school location, the open space, and the intersection design. He said that the developer has asked for 15' side building lines on some corner lots and that would require a waiver because the Zoning Ordinance requires 30' side building lines on corner lots in the PUD-R district. He said that there are other subdivisions in the city that have similar building line setbacks. He said that this is a preliminary plat and the ordinance says that the developer is not responsible for off-site drainage. However, staff is taking the position of, "If there is no off site drainage shown -where is Planning 8~ Zoning Commission Minutes -May 22, 2000 Page 4 of 6 the detention?" He said that if there is noon-site detention shown, staff does not feel comfortable in approving this preliminary plat, because on-site detention will remove a couple of lots from the plat. Clayton Husband said that there is not a connection between the two sections of this subdivisions, but staff requested an emergency access easement to connect the two areas for public safety and the developer has provided it in the area of the hike and bike trail. He said that there is one cul- de-sac that does not meet the required right-of-way width and the developer is requesting a waiver of the required cul-de-sac right-of-way width. Chairman Edwards questioned the PUD-R zoning ordinance that governs the property and requested a copy of the ordinance. Barry LeBaron said that the developer wants the plat to be moved along. He said that it is a preliminary plan and staff has recommended that the plat is tabled, however, the Commission can approve the plat with conditions attached. He said that they will get an opportunity to see the plat again for final platting and taking action with conditions would expedite the plat for the developer. He said that staff wants to see more information from the developer before making a recommendation for approval. David Bagwell, applicant, was present to represent the case. Vice Chairman Fletcher asked Mr. Bagwell to respond to the areas of concern raised by staff. Mr. Bagwell presented a letter from the Keller I.S.D. indicating their agreement to the proposed school location, He expounded on the merits of developing the old mine site and the deplorable conditions currently on the property. He told about the benefits of improving the traffic patterns in the area. Mr. Bagwell spoke in regards to the rights-of-way widths in the subdivision and explained his concept of how the adopted PUD- R regulated street right-of-ways and those differ from cul-de-sac widths. He addressed Commissioner Edwards' questions about fencing 15' side building lines on corner lots. He said that those corner lots with 15' side building lines did not back up to a lot with a 30' front setback and other subdivisions allowed 15' side yard setbacks on corner lots under similar conditions. Mr. Bagwell spoke about lot widths and water line easements. Vice-Chairman Fletcher raised the issue of street connections and circulation within the overall preliminary plan. David Bagwell said that the issue was decided and public comment was accepted during the zoning process. Commissioner Edwards said that she is in favor of connecting the two separate areas within the subdivision, however the direction of separating the areas came from the citizens involved in the adoption of the PUD-R. Linda Baker, 404 W. McDonwell School Road, spoke regarding the location of the elementary school for the Keller School District and the proposed buffer provided next to her property. She said that she will have to ask for help from the developer to fence the back of her property in order to not take away from the appearance of the grand entrance. Ms. Baker said that she would be back before the Commission if anything regarding the layout of the subdivision changes. Mr. Bagwell spoke about his discussions with the city engineering staff regarding locations of the Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes -May 22, 2000 Page 5 of 6 entrance and designs of the jogging path. He spoke regarding the open space as it relates to public or private use. Following discussion, Commissioner Hill moved to approve the preliminary plat subject to the following: 1) The water line matter being addressed; 2) The requested variance for side yard setbacks of 15' on corner lots that backup to each other is accepted; 3) The a street turnaround at the school location is required; and 4) The cul-de-sac right-of-way variance is accepted. Commissioner Edwards seconded the motion. During discussion of the motion, Commissioner Edwards moved to amend the motion to include a cul-de-sac width of 50'. The vote to include the amendment to the motion being: Ayes: Rutherford, Edwards, Collins, Fletcher Noes: Tyler, Hill Discussion ensued and the developer stated that he had the right to have his plan voted on as presented without amendments. Because of Commissioner Hill's motion on the table, Vice- Chairman Fletcher called for a vote. The vote being: 3 in favor, 3 opposed. Following discussion, Commissioner Tyler moved to TABLE the case. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Rutherford, Edwards, Tyler, Fletcher, Hill Noes: Collins 5. TABLED ITEM - An amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding the requirements for accessory buildings on residential lots. Case Z-00-023 Vice Chairman Fletcher moved to remove the item from the table. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Rutherford, Edwards, Tyler, Collins, Fletcher, Hill Noes: None Barry LeBaron reviewed the proposed changes to the zoning regulations regarding accessory buildings stating that the existing regulations were creating many hardships for citizens needing to build an accessory building. Mr. LeBaron stated that the proposed regulations would allow a residential property owner to have three accessory buildings instead of one and that the maximum size of the accessory buildings would be a function of the size of the lot rather than the zoning district classification. Vice Chairman Fletcher asked if staff could prepare another alternative for smaller lots and bring that recommendation back at the next meeting. Staff agreed to the Planning 8~ Zoning Commission Minutes -May 22, 2000 Page 6 of 6 direction given by the Commission. Commissioner Edwards moved to table the item. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Rutherford, Edwards, Tyler, Collins, Fletcher, Hill, Hart Noes: None 6. Citizens' comments: There were none. 7. Staff comments, reports and discussion items: There were none. 8. Commissioners' comments and reports: There were none. ADJOURNMENT: A motion and second were made to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. The motion passed by acclamation. Respectfully Submitted, Jan Levy Planning & Zoning Assistant Approved on: June 12, 2000 as corrected. (Item #4 -the first condition of the motion was reworded.) NOTE: As a matter of public record, an audio recording of the above Planning and Zoning Commission meeting is available upon request.