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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Zoning Commission-Minutes-2/11/2013~ COLLEYVILLE Monday, February 11, 2013 City of Colleyville Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes CALL TO MEETING TO ORDER City Hall 100 Main Street Colleyville, Texas 76034 817. 503.1000 www .colleyville.com City Council Chambers The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of the City of Colleyville was called to order by Chairman Byerly on February 11, 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, Rob McKeown, and Marty Wieder INVOCATION The invocation was given by Commissioner Davis 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Knox moved to approve the January 28, 2013 meeting minutes as written. Commissioner Davis seconded. The motion to approve as written carried with the following vote: 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 on the agenda. 3. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS 3a Consideration of a request for an amendment to the PUD-R-PUD Residential zoning and development requirements on Tracts lB,lBl, lBOl, 1B2, 1B4, 1B5, Abstract 685, of the John H Havins Survey and Tract 6, Abstract 352, of the Elizabeth Cox Survey located at 3805 Glade Road and 4900 and 4908 Heritage Avenue, Case ZC12-031 City of Colleyville Page 1 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes February 11, 2013 Ron Ruthven presented the case and briefed the Commissioners. The public hearing was opened at 7: 14 p.m. Bret Pedigo, on behalf of the applicant, came forward and briefed the Commissioners. Commissioner Gotcher questioned Mr. Pedigo regarding the relocation of the trail. Mr. Pedigo replied the trail will see more traffic on Heritage Avenue. Commissioner Dudziak questioned Mr. Pedigo regarding the ten foot buffer along the western perimeter of the development and if the buffer would reduce the lot sizes. Mr. Pedigo replied the buffer is within the lot and is there to preserve the existing natural vegetation. He further explained this area will be the responsibility of the homeowner. Commissioner Dudziak further questioned if a fence would be placed along the buffer. Mr. Pedigo replied there is an existing fence that will be used. Commissioner Dudziak questioned Mr. Pedigo regarding the ingress and egress of traffic of the commercial lots; and what types of uses were being proposed. Mr. Pedigo replied, based on staff comments, general office and retail is preferred in this location. Discussion continued between Commissioner Dudziak and Mr. Pedigo regarding the ingress and egress of the commercial lots. Commissioner Dudziak questioned Mr . Pedigo regarding the cross-sections and entrances for the commercial lots off of proposed Street "A". Mr. Pedigo replied they will ensure the gates for the residential development are far enough back so that access to the commercial development is not an issue. Commissioner Dudziak questioned Mr . Pedigo regarding if the church had been contacted to make an agreement with them for access. Mr. Pedigo replied the church was contacted, but did not have a request for access. He further explained the church did make mention that parking may be an issue for them with the new development. Discussion continued between Commissioner Dudziak and Mr. Pedigo regarding access for the church and the commercial properties. Commissioner Dudziak questioned staff regarding if an easement is required between commercial properties. Ron Ruthven replied according to the ordinance, commercial properties which front a collector or an arterial, must provide mutual access to reduce the number of driveway cuts. He further explained a mutual access easement would be a requirement for the plat . City of Colleyville Page2 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes February 11, 2013 Discussion continued between Commissioner Dudziak and staff regarding mutual access between the commercial lots and the church. Commissioner Phelps questioned Mr. Pedigo regarding the abrupt stop of the trail just before Glade Road, and the anticipated connection on Glade Road. Mr. Pedigo replied the section in question is a right-of-way dedication. Commissioner Phelps questioned Mr. Pedigo regarding the addition of the lakes and the water features, and if they increased or decreased the capacity of heavy runoff during heavy rain. Mr. Pedigo replied they are designed for both, heavy runoff and retention. Discussion continued between Commissioner Phelps and Mr. Pedigo regarding the lakes and water features. Commissioner Byerly questioned Mr. Pedigo regarding the architectural standards that were written in the PUD. Mr. Pedigo replied their builders are held to a very high standard, and the architectural standards will be enforced whether or not they are written in the PUD. Commissioner Dudziak questioned Mr. Pedigo regarding if the amenities, such as gazebos, sidewalks, open space and playground equipment would be installed with this phase. Mr. Pedigo replied their focus would be on trails and open space. He further explained their demographics did not have much of a need for playground equipment. Discussion continued between Commissioner Dudziak and Mr. Pedigo regarding the amenities. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed at 7:47 p.m . Commissioner Phelps questioned staff regarding the inclusion of ponds in the drainage plan . Jeremy Hutt replied the developer would be required to design the ponds to accommodate the drainage. He further explained the proposed plans meet the requirements. Commissioner Phelps questioned Jeremy Hutt regarding the phasing of a development . Jeremy Hutt replied when a development is started, the developer is required to plan ahead for any subsequent phases, while still accommodating all of the needs of the original phase. Discussion continued between Commissioner Phelps and Jeremy Hutt regarding phasing of developments. City of Colleyville Page3 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes February 11, 2013 Commissioner Phelps questioned Jeremy Hutt regarding if it were possible to complete the section of trail that was left off of the concept plan if the owner, of the property in question, were not involved. Jeremy Hutt replied the trail would not be completed until the property in question was developed. Discussion continued between Commissioner Phelps and Jeremy Hutt regarding construction of the trail. The public hearing was re-opened at 7: 51 p.m. Gina Head, 3613 Winewood Place, came forward and spoke in opposition of the development. There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed at 7:54 p.m. Mr. Pedigo came forward to address comments. Commissioner Byerly questioned staff regarding the buffer and setbacks for Phase 2. Ron Ruthven replied there would be a 20-foot setback which the home could not extend beyond. He further explained Chapter 5 -Tree Preservation of the Land Development Code. Commissioner Gotcher questioned staff regarding the sidewalk and trail requirements. Ron Ruthven replied staff supported the developer's plans for the sidewalk and trail. Commissioner Byerly questioned staff regarding the previous developer and the decision to require the trail to be constructed through the development versus being constructed along Heritage Avenue; and what is staff's opinion on the location of the trail, in relation to a gated community? Ron Ruthven replied, although, it would be aesthetically pleasing to have the trail run through the community, it makes more sense to have the trail constructed along Heritage Avenue. Commissioner Wheelwright questioned staff regarding whether or not it would be the prerogative of the homeowners, of this gated community, to also gate the portion of the trail that would run through their subdivision. Ron Ruthven replied the plat or the PUD ordinance would need to call out the trail as a public access easement or pedestrian access easement. Commissioner Phelps questioned staff regarding the use of the trail. Ron Ruthven replied would be for both, bicycles and pedestrians. City of Colleyville Page4 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes February 11, 2013 Discussion occurred between the Commissioners regarding the pros and cons of the sidewalk or trail system. Commissioner Phelps made a motion to approve case ZC12-031 with the following amendment: Trails 25 and 26 will be developed in accordance with Colleyville's Pathways Plan; and will connect to Trail 24, which shall be constructed along the west side of Heritage Avenue, prior to the acceptance of public improvements. Commissioner Davis seconded. Commissioner Dudziak made a friendly amendment to allow mutual access for the church. Commissioner Phelps accepted. Commissioner Phelps stated, in fact, mutual access was needed along all of the northern properties. Commissioner Davis also accepted the amendment. Commissioner Byerly made a friendly amendment to omit Sections 5 -C through F. He further explained these items are more appropriate for homeowner association covenants and restrictions. Commissioner Phelps and Commissioner Davis both accepted Commissioner Byerly's amendment. Mr. Pedigo came forward to address the motion and amendments. Discussion occurred between Mr. Pedigo, the Commissioners, and staff regarding mutual access. Discussion continued between the Commissioners and staff regarding how to address mutual access between the development and the church. Commissioner Byerly clarified that the amendment, for mutual access, would only be for the property along the western boundary, along Glade Road. Commissioner Phelps, Commissioner Davis, and Commissioner Dudziak all accepted. Commissioner Gotcher questioned staff regarding the inclusion of requirements for the traffic signal for Heritage Avenue and Cheek-Sparger Road. Ron Ruthven replied the city cannot make the developer pay for the entire addition of traffic signals. He further explained this could be included in a City/Developer Agreement. City of Colleyville Pages Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes February 11, 2013 The motion to approve with the amendments: 1.) As shown on the Colleyville Pathways Plan, Trail 24 must connect to all other trails as shown on the Colleyville Pathways Plan 2.) A mutual access easement shall connect to the property immediately to the west of the subject property along Glade Road from the open space lot 3.) Section S{S)c through f in the proposed ordinance that relate to residential design standards shall be deleted from the ordinance carried with the following vote: Aye: 7 -Knox, Dudziak, Wheelwright, Gotcher, Davis, Phelps, and Byerly 4. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8: 18 p.m. The minutes were written and prepared by: Taci Wrisley Planning and Zoning Assistant The meeting minutes were approved on March 25, 2013 by a vote of 7-0. City of Colleyville Page6