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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Zoning Commission-Minutes-11/26/2012 City of Colleyville City Hall Planning and Zoning 100 Main Street Colleyville, Texas 76034 Commission 817. 503.1000 www.colleyville.com Minutes Monday, November 26, 2012 City Council Chambers Call Meeting to Order The Planning and Zoning Commission of the city of Colleyville was called to order by Chairman Byerly on November 26, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call Present: Commissioners Larry Knox, David Dudziak, David WheelwrJim Gotcher, Don Davis, David Phelps, and Jeff Byerly Staff Present: Ron Ruthven, Amy Shelley, Taci Wrisley, Rob McKeown, Jeremy Hutt, and Dale Crown Invocation The invocation was given by Commissioner Knox. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Phelps moved to approve the November 12, 2012 meeting minutes. Commissioner Davis seconded. The motion to approve carried with the following vote: Aye: 7 Knox, Dudziak, Wheelwright, Gotcher, Phelps, Davis, and Byerly 2. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA There were no citizen comments/presentations regarding items not on the agenda. 3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 3a Approval of a preliminary plat for 16.8 acres on Lot 1A, Block 1 Valley Ranch Addition and Lot 1B1, Block 1, of the Tate Addition 1200 block of Murphy Road, Case PC12-017 City of Colleyville Page 1 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes November 26, 2012 Ron Ruthven presented the case and briefed the Commission. Commissioner Dudziak questioned staff if there were any signific to the plat. Ron Ruthven replied that the density was decreased. Commissioner Dudziak questioned staff regarding the percentage of open space. Ron Ruthven replied that the percentage of open space is twenty point three percent. Commissioner Dudziak further questioned staff if twenty point three percent is what is indicated on the plat or if that is what is required. Ron Ruthven replied that is what the Land Development Code requi Commissioner Dudziak asked if the pond is included in the open space percentage. Ron Ruthven replied yes, however, it cannot be more twenty five percent of the open space. The applicant was present but had nothing further to present. Commissioner Phelps moved to approve case PC12-017. Commissioner Davis seconded. The motion to approve carried with the following vote: Aye: 7 Knox, Dudziak, Wheelwright, Gotcher, Davis, Phelps, and Byerly 4. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEM 4a Consideration of a request for an amendment to the PUD-C-Planned Unit Development Commercial zoning and development requirements on Lo Block 1, of the Highland Acres Addition located at 412 Timberline Drive North, Case ZC12-026 Ron Ruthven presented the case and briefed the Commission. Commissioner Dudziak questioned staff if the City would be putting up the signs for the crosswalk. Ron Ruthven replied no, the applicant would. Discussion continued between staff and the Commissioner regardin responsibilities of the applicant and the city. Commissioner Dudziak questioned staff if we are approving golf carts to cross city streets. Ron Ruthven replied yes, we are effectively allowing it to occur. He further explained that Commissioner Phelps questioned staff regarding the location of the golf cart crossing and the location of the proposed crosswalk. Ron Ruthven replied City of Colleyville Page 2 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes November 26, 2012 that the golf cart crossing would link the two driveways and not painted on the street, there would only be signage. He further explained that the golf carts would only be allowed to cross the street from ony to the other. Commissioner Wheelwright questioned staff regarding the handicap Ron Ruthven replied the handicap ramps would not be included wit pedestrian crosswalk. Commissioner Byerly opened the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. Ron Ruthven stated he did not believe the applicant was present. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was clos at 7:14 p.m. Commissioner Phelps questioned staff regarding the time of day t would be used. Ron Ruthven replied the golf carts would primarily be used during daylight hours with the exception of dinner, which during certain times of the year, would be crossing after dark. Commissioner Phelps questioned staff on whether or not there wer guidelines that could be added for safety, such as lighting on the golf carts. Ron Ruthven replied there is nothing in the Land Development Code that addresses this. He further explained there was a possibility of adding a condition in the PUD-C to include such. Discussion continued between staff and the Commissioners regarding adding this condition to the PUD-C. City Attorney Cathy Cunningham stated that The Texas Transportation Code addresses golf cart safety regulations. Commission Gotcher questioned staff if the item on the agenda was to only remove the crosswalk. Ron Ruthven replied yes. He further expl that the other objective was to require signage for the golf cart cro Commissioner Wheelwright questioned staff why it had been decided the crosswalk was no longer needed. He further asked if the crosswalk and the signage could both be used. Ron Ruthven replied he understood but asked the City Engineer, Jeremy Hutt, to further explain. Jeremy Hutt stated the removal of the pedestrian crosswalk was more of an initiative by staff than of the applicant. He further explained mid-block crosswalk in place gives pedestrians, in general, a false sense of City of Colleyville Page 3 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes November 26, 2012 security. Discussion continued between Jeremy Hutt and Commissioner Wheelw regarding safety at mid-block crosswalks. Commissioner Knox stated he agreed with the City Engineer. Commissioner Phelps moved to approve case ZC12-026 with the following condition: golf cart usage must comply with the Texas Transportation Code, Section 551.404, pertaining to head lamps, tail lamps, reflectors, parking brakes, and mirrors. Commissioner Gotcher seconded. The motion to approve carried with the following vote: Aye: 7 Knox, Dudziak, Wheelwright, Gotcher, Davis, Phelps, and Byerly 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m. Minutes were written and prepared by: Taci Wrisley Permit Clerk The meeting minutes were approved on December 10, 2012 by a vote of 7-0. City of Colleyville Page 4