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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Zoning Commission-Minutes-05/8/2017City 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, May 8, 2017 City Council Chambers CALL MEETING TO ORDER The City of Colleyville Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Dodson on May 8, 2017, at 7:05 p.m. Roll Call Present: Commissioners Susan Mathisen, Sam van Bever, George Dodson, John Frazier, and Jason Elms Absent: Commissioners Veronica Baughman and Charles Kelley Staff Present: Ben Bryner, Shane Pace, Fire Chief Brian Riley, Oscar Chavez, Taylor Schauwecker, Eddie Tangadunrat, Robert McKeown, Araceli Botello, and Assistant City Attorney Evan Fisher 1.APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Mathisen made a motion to approve the April 10, 2017 minutes as corrected. Commissioner Frazier seconded. The motion to approve carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 – Mathisen, van Bever, Dodson, Frazier, and Elms Absent: 2 – Baughman 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 zoning change from AG–Agricultural zoning district to the R-20-Single Family Residential zoning district on Tract 2A, Abstract 1692, in the Joseph White Survey, located at 816 Shelton Drive, Case ZC17-003 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes May 8, 2017 City of Colleyville Page 2 Commissioner Elms recused himself from the meeting. Shane Pace presented the case and briefed the Commission. Commissioner Mathisen questioned staff regarding the zoning compatibility of the subject property. Staff responded that in land area, size, and shape, the subject property falls within the required parameter of the R-20 zoning district. Staff added the Agricultural zoning district requires of minimum of three acres, a larger lot width, and depth, and the subject property is significantly smaller for these requirements. Chairman Dodson questioned staff regarding the subject property being grandfathered. Staff responded stating to potentially establish lot of record status, a deed record prior to May of 1978 describing the exact current property boundaries, would have to be provided. Staff added a lot of record has not been provided to date. Commissioner Frazier questioned staff regarding building on the subject property under the current zoning. Staff responded the subject property cannot be built on without providing some documentation such as lot of record. Commissioner Frazier questioned staff regarding building on the subject property would be permitted through providing the lot of record or approval by the Commission for the R-20 zoning district request. Staff confirmed. Commissioner Mathisen questioned staff regarding the building requirements for the Agricultural and R-20 zoning districts. Staff responded the Agricultural zoning district allows for a maximum of 20 percent lot coverage and the R-20 district allows for a maximum of 30 percent coverage. Staff added there is a 4,000 to 6,000 square foot difference on the subject property’s lot coverage in the Agricultural and R-20 zoning district. Commissioner Frazier questioned staff regarding the building side yard setbacks for Agricultural and R-20 zoning district. Staff responded the R-20 zoning district requires 10 feet and the Agricultural zoning district requires 25 feet. Commissioner Frazier made a notation on the plat exhibit showing the subject property’s 30 feet front and side yard setbacks. Staff responded that the subject property is a corner lot and a 30 foot setback is required for the side and front yard setback on an R-20 zoning district. Discussion continued regarding the Agricultural and R-20 zoning district’s requirements. Commissioner Frazier questioned staff regarding the letter submitted by the property owner on 1614 Pleasant Run Road. Staff responded the letter addresses the property at 1614 Pleasant Run Road which was zoned Agricultural and requested a zoning change to the R-20 zoning district in 2014. Staff noted the property’s gross area was 19,000 square feet. Staff Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes May 8, 2017 City of Colleyville Page 3 added that through lot of record, the property was granted to remain as Agricultural by the Planning and Zoning Commission, with waivers for lot width and depth, waivers for 10 foot side setbacks, and 25 foot rear setback, and held to 20 percent maximum lot coverage. The applicant, Jeff Avery, 1314 Worthington Street, Grapevine, came forward and briefed the Commission. Commissioner Frazier questioned the applicant regarding designing the home on the subject property. Applicant responded he has not designed a home to build on the property yet, but it will be a one of kind custom home. Chairman Dodson questioned applicant regarding selling the lot. Applicant responded he is representing the Estate in the zoning case, but has made an offer to buy the property. Commissioner Frazier questioned the applicant regarding when the lots were conjoined. Applicant responded that he did not have the information with him, he would have to look for the information. Surveyor Roger Hart, 6080 South Hulen, Fort Worth, came forward and briefed the Commission. The surveyor responded that the properties were part of an Estate split by the Stowe family many years ago and the properties were split by meets and bounds. The public hearing was opened at 7:26 p.m. James Day, 805 Shelton Drive, came forward and spoke in opposition to the case. Mr. Day addressed concerns regarding the front facing of the home, setback, and the consistency of the neighborhood zoning. Donna Walker, 804 Shelton Drive, came forward and spoke in opposition to the case. Ms. Walker addressed concerns regarding the setbacks and the zoning of the property. There being no others present wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed at 7:31 p.m. Commissioner van Bever questioned staff regarding the Comprehensive Plan and fit for the area. Staff responded that the Comprehensive Plan speaks to the Future Land Use Map by designating Residential and Commercial Use. Staff added that the subject property is designated as Residential Use and is not changing to commercial, but remaining as is. Commissioner Mathisen opened discussion regarding retaining the character of the neighborhoods as addressed in the Comprehensive Plan. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes May 8, 2017 City of Colleyville Page 4 Commissioner Frazier made a motion to deny Case ZC17-003. Commissioner Mathisen seconded. The motion to deny carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 – Mathisen, van Bever, Dodson, and Frazier Absent: 2 – Baughman and Kelley 3B Consideration for approval of amendments to the Land Development Code regarding a proposed requirement that newly installed utilities be underground; specifically Chapter 9 – Subdivision Design & Public Facilities, Section 9.17 Street Design Criteria, proposed Section 9.18 Easement, proposed Section 9.19 Private Utilities, and Chapter 14 – Engineering Design Standards, Section 14-175 Miscellaneous, and Case GC17-015 Commissioner Elms rejoined the meeting. Ben Bryner presented the case and briefed the Commission. Commissioner Frazier requested staff go over the amendments proposed by the Commission for the underground utilities proposal. Staff noted the following amendments to the underground utility proposal as requested by the Commission: The installations be placed along the rear of the property or screening for the utility boxes for visibility purposes. Use or inclusion of fiber in the list of utilities Temporary utility poles permitted for new development and during construction, but removed before final acceptance of the public utilities and streets or final improvements. Commissioner Mathisen questioned staff regarding the time frame for temporary utility poles. Staff responded that temporary utility poles will have to be removed before Public Works accepts improvements. Inclusion of definitions regarding different levels of lines, such as distribution, feeder, and transmission to be included in the ordinance. Commissioner Elms made a notation to Item 7 (Section 9.19 Private Utilities) “All borings will be required to be completed by methods as Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes May 8 2017 City of Colleyville Page 5 approved by the city”, replace the word “borings” with the words “perpendicular crossings”. The public hearing was opened at 7:45 p.m. There being no one present wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed at 7:45 p.m. Commissioner Mathisen made a motion to table Case GC17-015 to the June 12, 2017 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. Chairman Dodson seconded. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 – Mathisen, van Bever, Dodson, Frazier, and Elms Absent: 2 – Baughman and Kelley 6.ADJOURMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m. The minutes were written and prepared by: Araceli Botello Planning Technician The meeting minutes were approved on June 12, 2017 by a vote of 5-0.