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Minutes
Monday, January 28, 2013 City Council Chambers
Call Meeting to Order
The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of the City of Colleyville was called to order
by Chairman Byerly on January 28, 2013 at 7:05 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: Commissioners Larry Knox, Dave Dudziak, David Wheelwright, Don Davis,
David Phelps, Jim Gotcher, and Jeff Byerly
Staff Present: Ron Ruthven, Darren Cain, Taci Wrisley, Jeremy Hutt, Dale Crown,
McKeown, and Ky Roby
Invocation
The invocation was given by Commissioner Gotcher.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Davis moved to approve the January 14, 2013 meeting
minutes as corrected. Commissioner Wheelwright seconded.
The motion to approve as corrected carried with the following vo
Aye: 7 - Knox, Dudziak, Wheelwright, Gotcher, Davis, Phelps, and Byerly
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA
There were no citizen comments/presentations regarding items not.
3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
3a Approval of a final plat for 16.8 acres on Lot 1A, Block 1, of the River Valle
Ranch Addition and Lot 1B1, Block 1, of the Tate Addition located in the 1200
block of Murphy Road, Case PC12-022
Ron Ruthven presented the case and briefed the Commissioners.
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Commissioner Dudziak questioned staff if there was a rendering o
space. Ron Ruthven replied the amenities were shown in the ordinance but
there was not a rendering of the open space.
Mark Harris, representing the applicant, came forward and briefe
Commissioners.
Commissioner Dudziak questioned Mr. Harris regarding the type of
development would have. Mr. Harris replied it would be a retention pond/wet
pond with a fountain.
Commissioner Dudziak questioned staff regarding any time limits
of a final plat from the time the zoning was put in place. Ron Ruthven replied
no. Commissioner Dudziak questioned staff if this should be something to
consider in the future. Ron Ruthven replied he would prefer not
Discussion continued between Commissioner Dudziak and Ron Ruthve
regarding time limits on zoning and plat cases.
Commissioner Dudziak questioned staff regarding whether or not the citizens
were re-notified of the public hearing. Ron Ruthven replied no.
Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve case PC12-022.
Commissioner Gotcher seconded.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Aye: 7 Knox, Dudziak, Wheelwright, Gotcher, Davis, Phelps and Byerly
4. CONTINUED REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
4a Consideration of a waiver request to the sidewalk requirements o
Block 5, of the Chelsea Park Addition located at 1716 Glade Road, Case GC12-
026
Ron Ruthven presented the case and briefed the Commissioners.
Judy Chappell, the property owner, came forward and briefed the
Commissioners.
Commissioner Davis questioned Mrs. Chappell regarding plans for
swimming pool. Mrs. Chappell replied they were re-doing the pool.
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Commissioner Byerly questioned Mrs. Chappell if this would be he
home and if she was a home builder. Mrs. Chappell replied yes, this would be
her personal home and her husband is a home builder.
Commissioner Byerly questioned Mrs. Chappell when she purchased
property. Mrs. Chappell replied at the end of 2012.
Commissioner Wheelwright made a motion to approve case GC12-026
as requested. Commissioner Davis seconded.
Commissioner Dudziak stated he believed there would eventually be atrail on
Glade Road. However, the City would figure it out. He further stated the
escrow is in place to develop the trail system and is required f
He further explained he could not support the current motion.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Aye: 4 Wheelwright, Gotcher, Davis and Phelps
Nay: 3 Knox, Dudziak and Byerly
5. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS
5a Request for a zoning change from AG-Agricultural to PUDR on Tract 1A,
Abstract 1732 of the S.C.H. Wilton Survey and Tract 4A1, Abstrac
the D.R. Teeter Survey located at 2501 Cheek-Sparger Road, Case ZC12-029
Ron Ruthven presented the case and briefed the Commissioners.
Commissioner Davis questioned staff regarding the location of the property
owners who sent in letters of support and opposition. Ron Ruthven replied
most of the letters in support have come from the Spring Garden Subdivision
and a few from the Hills of Central Park.
Commissioner Gotcher questioned staff regarding the number of le
opposition and if a super majority vote would be required? Ron Ruthven
replied that the numbers have not been calculated, however, there may be a
super majority vote.
Commissioner Phelps questioned staff regarding whether or not staff had the
opportunity to look at the impact on drainage with the removal o
detention/retention features. Ron Ruthven replied that a revised drainage
plan had been submitted, and all drainage requirements must be met. He
further explained that if onsite retention is needed, they will be required to
address it.
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The public hearing was reopened at 7:28 p.m.
Jimmy Fechter and Bryan Adams, representing the applicant, came
and updated the Commissioners.
Commissioner Davis questioned Mr. Fechter regarding the composit
fence on the north and the east sides of the development. Mr. F
along the western boundary there would be a six foot concrete panel. He
further explained the northern and eastern boundaries would remain the
same composition but would be repaired.
Discussion continued between Commissioner Davis, Mr. Fechter and
Adams.
Commissioner Phelps questioned Mr. Adams regarding how the garag
be positioned. Mr. Adams replied some would be J-swing and others would be
front entry.
Commissioner Phelps questioned Mr. Fechter regarding what had ch
that they would not need the detention/retention pond. Mr. Fechter replied
they decided that it was feasible to tie into the drainage system at the future
roundabout at Cheek-Sparger Road and Jackson Road.
Discussion continued between Commissioner Phelps and Mr. Fechter
regarding drainage.
Discussion occurred between Commissioner Phelps and Mr. Fechter ding
the sidewalk to the rear of Lots 9 and 10, and the concerns with the fence to
the east of the sidewalk.
Commissioner Gotcher questioned Mr. Fechter regarding the buffer
between the existing subdivisions, and why they had not come back with a
plan that reflected more R-20 sized lots? Mr. Fechter replied that although
they did not bring R-20 sized lots back, they have added R-20 zoning
attributes.
Discussion continued between Commissioner Gotcher and Mr. Fechte
regarding lot sizes and zoning requirements.
Commissioner Dudziak questioned Mr. Fechter about the lot sizes
original concept plan along the eastern border of the developmen versus the
lot sizes on the new concept plan along the western border. Mr. Fechter
replied they are the same size.
Commissioner Byerly questioned Mr. Fechter regarding the distanc
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space between the property lines on Lots 9 and 10, and the fence of the
adjacent property. Mr. Fechter replied it is twenty-five feet.
Commissioner Gotcher questioned Mr. Fechter regarding the existing mature
trees on the lot. Mr. Fechter replied he did not feel there wou
reason to remove any trees along the existing boundaries. Mr. Fechter
further explained on Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8, trees may need to be removed near
the right-of-way, but hopefully they would be able to work around them.
Keith Squires, 3902 Saint James Court, spoke in opposition with regard to
density, privacy, and the proposed trail.
Edward Mackiewicz, 3957 Spring Garden Drive, spoke in support of this
development.
Gail Wheaton, 6979 Witten Drive, spoke in support of this develo
Bill Marrin, 3960 Holiday Drive, spoke in support of this develo
Henry Delcastillo Jr., 3980 Witten Drive, spoke in support of th
development.
Bob Hassett, 2500 Kensington Place, spoke in opposition with regard to
density and privacy.
George Naftis, 4101 Buckingham Place, spoke in opposition with r
density, privacy and safety.
There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was clos8:15
p.m.
Mr. Fechter and Mr. Adams came forward to address any comments.
Commissioner Phelps questioned Mr. Adams regarding whether or not Lot 9
was a single story structure. Mr. Adams replied yes, it will be a single story
structure.
Commissioner Phelps questioned Mr. Adams regarding which lots will have
windows on the second stories. Mr. Adams replied on all lots, a, on
the second story would face the street.
Discussion continued between the Commissioners and Mr. Adams reg
second story windows.
Commissioner Dudziak questioned Mr. Fechter regarding the distan
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the existing structure on the property to the east of Lots 9 and 10 and the
proposed homes. Mr. Fechter replied there is between seventy and eighty
feet.
Commissioner Dudziak questioned Mr. Fechter regarding if the same were
true for Lot 8, and the existing structure on the neighboring property? Mr.
Fechter replied it is at sixty-five feet.
Discussion continued between Commissioner Dudziak and Mr. Fechte
regarding distances to existing structures on neighboring properties.
Commissioner Byerly questioned staff regarding the minimum setba-
20 zoning. Ron Ruthven replied twenty-five feet. Commissioner Byerly
questioned staff if the minimum setback requirement for Lot 8 and the
requirements for no windows on the rear or side, on second stori
included in the draft ordinance. Ron Ruthven replied only the r
window requirements were noted. Commissioner Byerly further questioned if
the requirement for trees thirty feet on center was also included. Ron
Ruthven replied yes.
Mr. Fechter presented several exhibits to the Commissioners to s
existing screening on the property.
Commissioner Dudziak questioned Mr. Adams regarding windows on the
second stories. Mr. Adams replied there would be no windows on
side elevations on any second story in the development.
Commissioner Gotcher questioned Mr. Adams regarding the locationof second
story bonus rooms on Lots 6, 7 and 8 and if the intent is to have the bonus
room in the front of the home. Mr. Adams replied it may not str
bonus room, but it would face to the front of the home.
Commissioner Gotcher questioned Mr. Adams regarding whether or not Lots
1-5 would be single story. Mr. Adams replied some would be single story and
some would not. He further explained the same rules would apply
second story on these lots.
Commissioner Dudziak questioned staff regarding how the drainage
handled. Jeremy Hutt replied there would be a curb inlet that the developer
would utilize.
Discussion continued between Commissioner Dudziak and Jeremy Hut
regarding drainage.
Commissioner Gotcher made a motion to approve case ZC12-029 with the
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conditions that Lots 6-10 be a minimum sixteen thousand square feet; Lots 6-
10 be single story, or if a second story is added, it must face the front of the
house with no windows on rear or side elevations; and remove the trail,
located to the rear of Lots 9 and 10, and move it to the front of these lots.
Discussion occurred between the Commissioners regarding current
The motion failed for a lack of a second.
Commissioner Gotcher made a motion to deny case ZC12-029.
The motion failed for a lack of a second.
Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve case ZC12-029 with the
conditions that Lots 6-10 be single story or if a second story is added, it must
face the front of the house with no windows on rear or side elev
remove the trail located to the rear of Lots 9 and 10, and move it the front of
these lots.
Commissioner Wheelwright spoke in favor of privacy and stated he
transition was appropriate.
Commissioner Dudziak stated the sidewalk added an additional buffer
between the existing homes to the east and the proposed properties. He
further stated these lots felt more like R-20 lots because of the sidewalk.
The motion failed for a lack of a second.
Commissioner Davis made a motion to approved case ZC12-029 with the
conditions that if a second story is added, it must face the front of the house
with no windows on rear or side elevations. Commissioner Byerly
Commissioner Byerly stated the sidewalk made the open space more
and made the development feel more like a community.
Commissioner Byerly questioned staff regarding if the requirements for Lot 8
could be added to the draft ordinance. Ron Ruthven replied yes.
Commissioner Byerly questioned Commissioner Davis if he would ac
friendly amendment to add the requirements for Lot 8 to the motion.
Commissioner Davis accepted.
Commissioner Phelps stated that felt the development had an R-20 feel, and
if it were zoned as a straight R-20, the development would not have the same
amenities.
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The motion to approve case ZC12-029 carried with the following
conditions 1.) if a second story is added, it must face the front of the
house with no windows on rear or side elevations; 2.) the minimum
rear setback for Lot 8 shall be twenty-five foot:
Aye: 6 Knox, Dudziak, Wheelwright, Davis, Phelps and Byerly
Nay: 1 Gotcher
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
The minutes were written and prepared by:
Taci Wrisley
Planning and Zoning Assistant
The meeting minutes were approved on February 11, 2013 by a vote 6-0.
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