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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Zoning Commission Worksession-Minutes-02/26/2018City of Colleyville Page 1 City of Colleyville Planning and Zoning Commission Worksession Minutes City Hall 100 Main Street Colleyville, Texas 76034 817. 503.1000 www.colleyville.com Monday, February 26, 2018 City Council Chambers CALL MEETING TO ORDER The City of Colleyville Planning and Zoning Commission Worksession meeting was called to order by Chairwoman Mathisen on February 26, 2018, at 6:15 p.m. Roll Call Present: Raymond Allee, Sam van Bever, Veronica Baughman, Susan Mathisen, Charles Kelley, Claudia Bevill and Jason Elms Staff Present: Ben Bryner, Felix Landry, Chief Brian Riley, Robert McKeown, Araceli Botello, and City Attorney Whitt Wyatt 2.PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION 2a Presentation and discussion of a request for a zoning change from the R-40 & AG zoning district to the PUD-R zoning district for a new residential subdivision on the property located at 1312 John McCain Road and 7309 holly Lane N Felix Landry presented the case and briefed the Commission. The request is to rezone to the Planned Unit Development – Residential district to allow for residential development of 57 lots. Commissioner Elms questioned staff regarding how net density is calculated. Staff responded that net density is calculated by subtracting the right-of-way area from the property’s gross acreage. Commissioner Elms questioned staff regarding how the density of the subject property as presented as compared to the base line of the 1.8 density. Chairwoman Mathisen responded that density is based on how it is calculated. Commissioner Elms added that he calculates density based on subtracting out floodplain. Discussion continued regarding net density calculations. Commissioner Elms pointed to the drainage map exhibit and expressed concerns to staff regarding the discharge and detention on the east side of the subject property. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes February 26, 2018 City of Colleyville Page 2 Chairwoman Mathisen addressed concerns regarding the impact of the proposed 57 lots on the surrounding properties. The applicant, Curtis Young, came forward and briefed the Commission. Mr. Young addressed how density was calculated by removing the right-way, drainage and detention, and open space areas. Commissioner Elms restated his concern regarding the drainage for the site. The civil engineer for the project, Rich DeOtte, came forward and briefed the Commission. The engineer responded that Tanglewood Estates was designed to take drainage from the development of the subject property. The engineer added that there is a pipe underground near the property line to take the overflow from the subject property. Chairwoman Mathisen questioned the applicant regarding the density calculation by removing the properties with a house currently on them. The applicant responded he had not made such calculations or considered that as an option. Commissioner Bevill requested that the applicant provide an exhibit of the density calculations of the proposed development without the owner’s developed lots factored into the calculations. Commissioner Baughman questioned the applicant on lot size of the owner’s home for the new development and subtracting that from the new development’s density calculation. The applicant responded that the owner’s current lot size is 3.3 acres. Staff added that the density calculation for the proposed development without the owner’s lot is 1.66 net density for 56 lots, which includes the open space and flood plain areas. Discussion continued regarding density calculations. Commissioner Elms questioned staff regarding access and traffic off Holly Lane. Staff responded that the applicant would be required to provide emergency access, which is two access points at minimum, to get into the neighborhood per fire code requirement. The applicant pointed to the zoning exhibit to explain that he expects the majority of traffic to access off John McCain Road with Holly Lane being an exit only access point. Commissioner Bevill requested that the applicant provide a list of the builders. The applicant responded that he would provide the list of builders to the Commission. Commissioner Elms questioned staff if the Commission makes the determination of the minimum building footprints. Commissioner Bevill questioned the applicant if the lots would have 50 percent lot coverage. The Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes February 26, 2018 City of Colleyville Page 3 applicant responded that all the information would be provided and will be included in the PUD ordinance. Staff added that all the information regarding lot coverage would be provided in the staff report and draft ordinance. Discussion continued regarding building footprint and lot coverage. Commissioner Allee questioned the staff about the Future Land Use Map and the desire for the subject property. Commissioner Elms responded that the desire is for the subject property to be zoned residential. Staff responded that the property is proposed as residential. Commissioner Allee questioned staff if the desire was for the lot be 20,000 square foot lots versus 60,000 square foot lots. Staff responded that there was a recent amendment to the comprehensive plan language itself rather than the map. The amendment did specify a maximum 1.8 net density and clarified the standard being a 20,000 square foot lot or larger. With a requested PUD zoning and some special design qualifications, a plan might still meet the average lot size and density standards that will include a mixture of smaller lots among larger lots and open space areas. Discussion Continued regarding zoning and lot size. Commissioner Elms questioned staff if the applicant has held meetings with the neighboring properties regarding the case. Staff responded that there have been several meetings with some of the surrounding neighborhoods. The applicant responded that he has placed a request to meet with neighbors on all four sides of the subject property. The applicant added that they have met with Tanglewood and Caldwell’s Creek neighborhoods and that their engineer met with some of the neighbors who reside on Holly Lane. Commissioner Kelley questioned the applicant regarding the price of the homes and the intention that they will be starting at two million and higher. The applicant responded that the homes would be custom homes and specifically designed for each lot. Staff announced that due to Spring Break, the Commission rescheduled the next Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting for March 26, 2018. 2b Presentation and discussion of request for Special Use Permit for Alcoholic Beverages Sales – On-Premises Consumption for the property located at 4609 Colleyville Boulevard Felix Landry presented the case and briefed the Commission. The request is for a Special Use Permit to allow for the sale of alcohol at the proposed Chipotle restaurant. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes February 26, 2018 City of Colleyville Page 4 Chairwoman Mathisen questioned staff regarding the required percentage of sale for food versus alcohol. Staff responded the requirement is 60 percent food and 40 percent alcohol sales. 2c Presentation and discussion of a request for a zoning change from the AG zoning district to the PUD-R zoning district for a new residential subdivision on the property located at 1309 Glade Road Felix Landry presented the case and briefed the Commission. The request is to rezone to the Planned Unit Development – Residential zoning district to allow for development of seven new single-family residential lots and one open space lot. Commissioner Elms questioned staff regarding the request for a PUD-R in lieu of an R-20 district zoning. Staff responded that the request for a PUD-R is to keep compatibility with the property to the west and maintain the specific architectural designs standards. Commissioner Kelley questioned staff regarding the zoning of the properties to the east of the subject property. Staff responded that the properties to the east are developed with larger lots and zoned as R-20. Commissioner Elms pointed to the Zoning Exhibit and questioned staff regarding the zoning of the properties in dark yellow. Staff responded that the properties in dark yellow are the R-20 district. Chairwoman Mathisen questioned staff regarding the disadvantage of the property being zoned PUD-R. Staff responded that he did not believe there to be any disadvantages. Staff added that the advantage of a PUD-R zoning is that the Commission can regulate more and add regulations to the PUD-R ordinance. Commissioner Kelley questioned staff regarding the open space running behind the proposed four lots on the north end of the property. Staff responded that the open space will function as a buffer. Staff added that the open space lot will be required to be maintained by the HOA and would provide access to Glade Road. Commissioner Kelley questioned staff regarding a masonry wall being built along Glade Road. Staff responded that as proposed it will have masonry columns with wrought iron. The perimeter fence will be required to be maintained by the HOA per the PUD ordinance. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes February 26, 2018 City of Colleyville Page 5 Chairwoman Mathisen questioned staff when the case would be presented before the Commission. Staff responded that this, and all cases presented today, are scheduled for the March 26, 2018 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting. Commissioner Kelley pointed to the Zoning Exhibit and questioned staff regarding the existing building on Lot 5. Staff responded that the building is the existing home and is planned to be demolished. Commissioner Elms pointed to the Zoning Exhibit and questioned staff regarding the maintenance of the 24 foot Access & Utility Easement on the adjacent property to the east. Staff responded that it is a separate property. Staff added that it would not affect the subject property and provides a turnaround for emergency vehicles. 2d Presentation and discussion of a request to amend the PUD-R zoning district regarding the minimum roof pitch requirement for the Carmel Place Estates subdivision, located at 4808 to 4920 Carmel Place Felix Landry presented the case and briefed the Commission. The PUD-R amendment request is to allow for a minimum 5/12 roof pitch in lieu of the 10/12 roof pitch as required by the approved PUD-R zoning ordinance. Chairwoman Mathisen questioned staff if the applicant is requesting to go from a 10/12 to a 5/12 roof pitch. Staff responded affirmatively. Commissioner Elms questioned staff regarding the pitch height of a roof where metal is required due to the height. Staff responded he was unsure of the building code requirements for metal roofing due to roof height. Staff added that the applicant is requesting a roof pitch of 5/12 in order to allow for clay tile on the roof. Commissioner Bevill questioned staff if the requested amendment would not apply to all the homes in the subdivision. Staff responded that the amendment would apply to all the homes in the subdivision. 2e Presentation and discussion of a request for a zoning change from the AG zoning district to the CC-1 zoning district and a Special Use Permit for Cemeteries or Mausoleums for a proposed expansion of the Bluebonnet Hills Cemetery on property located at 5713 Colleyville Boulevard Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes February 26, 2018 City of Colleyville Page 6 Felix Landry presented the case and briefed the Commission. The request to rezone to Village Retail zoning district is to allow for the expansion and operation of the Bluebonnet Hill Cemetery to their eastern boundary. Commissioner Baughman noted that she walked the property and noted the drainage concerns on the property. Commissioner Bevill noted that she walked to the back of the property where the water runs and noticed the ditch was full of water. Commissioner Allee noted that he walked along the eastern boundary of the property. He pointed to the Aerial Map and added that the drainage ditch is full of debris and runs along into the pond of the adjacent property to the east. Discussion continued regarding run-off, water level, and dirty appearance. Commissioner Elms noted that the land use concern is how close a burial site can be placed on the eastern property line. Commissioner Elms questioned staff if the applicant has addressed the setbacks for the eastern property line. Commissioner Allee added that if the applicant is to address the setback then he will need to place a retaining wall between the trees and berm to have a clean channel or level the land up to the trees to the east. Commissioner Baughman noted the applicant was not looking to place a solid fence in order to look into the graveyard. She added that a wrought iron fence or a small stone retaining wall of two feet tall could be used instead. Commissioner Kelley added that the concerns to be addressed by the applicant are the existing drainage, future drainage pattern, and setbacks on the eastern property line. Discussion continued regarding drainage. Commissioner Kelley noted that case was tabled for the applicant to address the concerns brought forth with the adjacent property owners and HOA. Staff responded that the applicant is currently working on those concerns and getting ready for the March 26, 2018 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting. Staff added that with the SUP there is an opportunity to address concerns regarding setbacks and add a specific setback requirement to the ordinance. Commissioner Allee questioned staff regarding the Commission’s options on actions for modified request by the applicant. Staff responded that tabling a case to address any recommendations by the Commission allows the opportunity for the applicant to address those recommendations and the Commission to oversee compliance of those. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes February 26, 2018 City of Colleyville Page 7 Commissioner Kelley added that he would like for the City’s Engineers to present and provide their recommendation on the drainage. Commissioner Elms added that there are concerns regarding disturbing an area and the requirement to notify TCEQ about the proposed disturbance. Discussion continued regarding grading requirements. Commissioner Kelley noted that he would like to include requirements in the Special Use Permit regarding the handling of the spoils dirt. Commissioner Allee pointed to the Aerial Exhibit and noted the concern of the spoils being prepared for new gravesites which then runs into the ditch through erosion. Chairwoman Mathisen requested that the City’s Engineers make a recommendation on the resolution of the drainage and spoils on the property. 3.ADJOURMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m. The minutes were written and prepared by: Araceli Botello Planning Technician The meeting minutes were approved on May 14, 2018 by a vote of 7-0.