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Minutes
Monday, December 10, 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 December 10, 2012 at 7:15 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: Commissioners Larry Knox, David Wheelwright, Jim Gotcher, Don Davis, David
Phelps, and Jeff Byerly
Absent: Commissioner Dave Dudziak
Staff Present: Ron Ruthven, Amy Shelley, Rob McKeown, Jeremy Hutt, Dale Crown, and
Kim Roby
Invocation
The invocation was given by Commissioner Wheelwright.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Phelps moved to approve the November 26, 2012 meeting
minutes. Commissioner Davis seconded.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Aye: 6 Knox, 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.
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3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
3a Approval of a Final Plat of Lots 1-6, Block 1, of the Black Drive Subdivision on
2.78 acres located at 200 Black Drive, Case PC12-019
Ron Ruthven presented the case and briefed the Commission.
Commissioner Davis moved to approve case PC12-019. Commissioner
Wheelwright seconded.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Aye: 6 Knox, Wheelwright, Gotcher, Davis, Phelps, and Byerly
4. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS
4a Approval of a replat on 4.2 acres on Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, of t
Estates Addition located at 5604 and 5700 Pool Road, Case PC12-018
Ron Ruthven presented the case and briefed the Commission.
Commissioner Byerly opened the public hearing at 7:21 p.m.
There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was clos7:21
p.m.
Commissioner Phelps moved to approve case PC12-018. Commissioner Knox
seconded.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Aye: 6 Knox, Wheelwright, Gotcher, Davis, Phelps, and Byerly
4b Consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit for a donati
Lot 8A, Block 1, of the Thompson Terrace Addition located at 511-B
Colleyville Boulevard, Case ZC12-027
Ron Ruthven presented the case and briefed the Commission.
Commissioner Byerly opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m.
Brian Utzman, the applicant, came forward to present the case an
Commissioners.
Commissioner Davis questioned Mr. Utzman regarding if the items will be
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picked up immediately. Mr. Utzman replied yes, those items are
soon as the business opens.
There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was clos7:27
p.m.
Commissioner Knox moved to approve case ZC12-027with the
recommendations made by staff. Commissioner Gotcher seconded.
Commissioner Phelps stated that he wished to amend the staff
recommendation, Letter D, to say that the items must be picked u
as possible, during business hours.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Aye: 6 Knox, Wheelwright, Gotcher, Davis, Phelps, and Byerly
4c Consideration of a request to rezone from R20-Single Family Residential to
PUD-R-Planned Unit Development Residential on 12.0 acres on Tracts 3, 3E
and 3F, of Abstract 936 of the Joseph M Looney Survey and Lot 1,
the Bone Addition, located at 5008 and 5100 Bluebonnet Drive, Ca-
025
Ron Ruthven presented the case and briefed the Commission.
Commissioner Byerly opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m.
Paul Spain and Curtis Young came forward to present the case and
Commissioners.
Commissioner Phelps questioned Mr. Spain regarding the drainage.
explained the drainage for the subject property.
Commissioner Phelps questioned Mr. Spain regarding the fencing,
be multiple fences. Mr. Spain explained that they plan to work
homeowners regarding the fencing to eliminate multiple fences.
Commissioner Davis questioned Mr. Spain regarding if there will be a wall at
Glade and Bluebonnet. Mr. Spain replied no. He stated they wil
open site.
Commissioner Davis questioned Mr. Spain regarding the trees. Mr
replied that they will be working on cleaning up the dead trees but most will
stay since they wish to save as many as possible.
Commissioner Davis questioned Mr. Spain regarding what percentag
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trees to the north will be preserved. Mr. Spain replied that th
to replace most of those. He stated there will be additional trees on each
residential lot.
Commissioner Davis questioned Mr. Spain regarding the drainage i
can those fixes be ensured for the drainage issues. Mr. Spain r
they feel that they will be able to fix the drainage issues and concerns. He
explained the drainage for the subject property and how they wil
correct those issues.
Commissioner Davis questioned Mr. Spain regarding the size of th
drainage pipes. Mr. Spain replied that they vary between the total
developments.
Jay Volk, the engineer for the project, came forward to explain
information for the subject property.
Commissioner Knox complimented Mr. Spain regarding the drainage and the
development. He however stated having concerns for the emergency outflow
onto Glade.
Kathleen Hennessey, 5013 Stonebridge Drive, spoke in opposition
request with concerns for drainage.
Mark Seabeck, 5141 Stonebridge Drive, spoke in opposition to this request
with concerns for drainage, traffic, and persons fishing in the
Lisa Pomeroy, 4712 Behrens, spoke in opposition to this request
concerns for the density and traffic.
David Gardner, 5017 Bluebonnet, spoke in opposition to this requ
concerns for the density and traffic. He further stated being in s
request if the density were lower.
Jimmy Callahan, 5019 Bluebonnet, spoke in opposition to this request with
concerns for the density, traffic, and the trees being lost.
Steve Hickson, 1315 Glade Road, stated being in conflict with the requ
(support & opposed). He stated being concerned about the open s
wants the open space to stay in this location. He stated having
traffic and the intersection of Glade and Bluebonnet.
Brian Barry, 5000 Stonebridge Drive, spoke in opposition to this
concerns for the best use of this property. He further concurre
speakers.
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Jesse Cobb, Cherry Lane, spoke in opposition to this request with concerns for
the traffic, density, and drainage.
Dan Winters, 5013 Rose Street, spoke in opposition to this reque
concerns for the density and traffic.
Matt Quinn, 5020 Stonebridge Drive, spoke in opposition to this
concerns for the gate aspect of the community, density, traffic, home values,
and drainage.
Captain Patch, 5144 Stonebridge Drive, spoke in opposition to this request
with concerns for drainage.
Allen Davis, 1500 and 1504 Cherry Lane, spoke in opposition to this request
with concerns for density, drainage, and traffic.
There were five persons who registered their opposition but did
speak.
There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was clos8:56
p.m.
Mr. Spain came forward to express his wishes for this development and he
tried to address the concerns of the neighbors.
Commissioner Gotcher stated having concerns for the detention po
tied into the existing drainage ponds in the Bridges at Riverwal
explained the drainage patterns and further said this was the better of the
two options they had
Commissioner Wheelwright questioned Mr. Spain regarding if he ha
developed 50 lots on such small acreage. Mr. Spain replied yes,
Commissioner Wheelwright questioned Mr. Spain regarding the size of the
ponds and if there are any back up plans, if not tying into the
Spain replied
staff regarding the engineering of the drainage as well as theirts.
drainage.
Commissioner Davis questioned Mr. Spain regarding the size of th
ponds. Mr. Spain stated that they hired a firm to look at the p
overall area, and he stated that they have agreed that the ponds are the
correct size for this drainage.
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Commissioner Davis questioned staff regarding if the ponds will
requirements of the City. Ron Ruthven referred that to City Eng
Hutt. Jeremy Hutt stated that they have met with their firm but the existi
sizing has not been approved and will not be calculated until th
engineers have approved.
Commissioner Phelps questioned staff regarding the drainage proc
requirements of the City of Colleyville standards. Jeremy Hutt explained the
drainage process and stated that nothing has been finalized as o
Commissioner Phelps questioned staff regarding the preferred method of
drainage. Jeremy Hutt replied no, there was not a preferred method.
Commissioner Davis questioned staff regarding when this project is finished,
the flow rates will remain the same. Jeremy Hutt replied correct, with the
addition of the drainage ponds, the flow rates would be the same
today.
Commissioner Davis question staff regarding the existing waterin
Jeremy Hutt explained there was an existing stock pond but was n
in a drainage system. He further explained that he believed there were two
ponds proposed for this development.
Commissioner Gotcher questioned staff regarding the Bridges of R
and if they would be better off, with this new drainage system,
development comes in. Jeremy Hutt replied that the drainage wou
an issue for the individual lots because the drainage would be flowing through
an underground drainage system.
Discussion continued between staff and Commissioner Gotcher rega
flow of drainage.
Commissioner Phelps questioned staff regarding the existing drainage
problems experienced by Bridges of Riverwalk. Jeremy Hutt replied that t
development was designed to drain in its current pattern until t
developed.
Commissioner Phelps questioned staff regarding the previous attempt at a
drainage system on the property. Jeremy Hutt replied that the ponds are
currently stubbed out for a drainage system but are not ready to
such.
Commissioner Byerly questioned staff regarding the tree informat
windows on the second floor. Ron Ruthven replied that the window
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information was not included in the draft ordinance.
Commissioner Byerly questioned staff regarding the drainage. Ro
explained that the ordinance does not address the drainage since
meet the requirements of the Land Development Code.
Commissioner Phelps questioned Mr. Spain regarding the open spac
requirement; would he be willing to give up one or two lots to m
space requirement? Mr. Spain replied that he preferred not to l
but is willing to look into it.
Commissioner Phelps questioned Mr. Spain regarding the sidewalks
Bluebonnet, are they going to be straight or curved? Mr. Spain
they are typically straight.
Commissioner Phelps questioned Mr. Spain regarding if the open space along
the south would be gated. Mr. Spain replied no, it is open to the public.
Commissioner Phelps questioned Mr. Spain regarding the location of the open
space and if moving it to the other entrance had been consideredr. Spain
replied that he felt the south entrance worked best for aesthetic reason
Commissioner Byerly questioned Mr. Spain regarding the Cherry Lane
Mr. Spain
replied that residents would be able to use gate openers to gain access to the
subdivision.
Commissioner Byerly questioned staff regarding the queuing along
Bluebonnet into the gated portion of the community. Ron Ruthven replied
that there are no queuing requirements. He further explained that there was
a turnaround distance requirement. Mr. Spain stated that the main entrance
has that feature.
Commissioner Knox stated not knowing that there are existing problems in
the Bridges development. He stated not knowing that he can supp
request with the density and lack of open space.
Commissioners Davis and Gotcher concurred.
Commissioner Byerly stated that this is a good buffering area co
the open space in the Riverwalk development is all detention pon
stated that he does see that the open space requirements can be met with
the reduction in the number of lots.
Commissioner Phelps concurred with Commissioners Knox, Davis and
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with keeping the compliance with the open space. He stated bein
on dictating the resolution. He stated he would be in favor of reducing the
density.
Mr. Spain requested that this item be tabled until the next so that they may
revise their plan.
Commissioner Byerly questioned Mr. Spain if the 20% open space could be
used as a blanket or would they be able to come up with a more
comprehensive plan.
Commissioner Davis moved to deny case ZC12-025. Commissioner Gotcher
seconded.
Commissioner Phelps questioned staff regarding if the 20% requir
been met to trigger a super-majority vote with City Council. Ron Ruthven
explained that a legal assessment had not been done but by his calculation
yes, there could be a super-majority vote required by City Council.
Commissioner Byerly stated he had hoped they could get a version of this
development that they could pass on to Council. He further expl
felt this was a responsible development and that the developers
to the citizens concerns.
Commissioner Wheelwright stated he would be open to an amendment,
opposed to a denial.
Commissioner Davis stated that he would also be open to anything but was
not sure how they would be able to lower the density and still m
Commissioner Byerly stated if they could get to the 20% then it woul
possible for them to make money.
Discussion continued between Commissioner Davis and Byerly regar
requirements and the density.
Commissioner Gotcher stated he felt comfortable with suggesting that the
developer get with the city to address some of the major issues and see what
they could come back with.
Commissioner Davis withdrew his motion to deny in favor of tabling the
request.
Commissioner Wheelwright stated he echoed the residents and felt
Spain intends to continue to work with the city and the residents regarding
the drainage issues.
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Commissioner Phelps questioned whether or not the motion and the second
had been successfully withdrawn.
Commissioner Gotcher withdrew his second.
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Commissioner Davis made motion to continue this item to the Jan. 14
meeting. Commissioner Phelps moved to second.
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The motion to continue this item to the Jan. 14 meeting carried with
the following vote:
Aye: 5 Knox, Wheelwright, Gotcher, Davis, and Phelps
Nay: 1 - Byerly
5. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Minutes were written and prepared by:
Amy Shelley
Community Development Coordinator
The meeting minutes were approved on January 14, 2013 by a vote of 6-0.
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