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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Zoning Commission-Minutes-3/27/2000 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes - March 27,2000 Page 1 of 3 The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Hart at 7:00 P.M. on March 27, 2000. Roll Call: Present: Rob Rutherford, Luann Edwards, William Tyler, Jim Fletcher, Bryan Hill, Tom Hart Mike Collins Barry LeBaron, Clayton Husband, Tom Niederauer, Jan Levy Absent: Staff: Invocation: Commissioner Hill Approval of Minutes: March 13, 2000 Commissioner Fletcher moved to approve the minutes of March 13th meeting as corrected to expand on the comments by Mr. Erben and Ms. Murchison on their awareness of the agreement by the developer regarding fencing along their property (item #3 - page 5). Commissioner Hart seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Rutherford, Edwards, Fletcher, Hill, Hart, Noes: None Abstentions: Tyler 1. PUBLIC HEARING - A Zoning Change requested by Dick Blackard, from R40 to R20 & R 15 on 11.6075 acres located on the south side of the 1000W block of L. D. Lockett - Lonesome Dove Estates Phase 3. Case Z-00-019 Tom Niederauer presented the case to the Commission. Chairman Hart opened the public hearing. Those present wishing to speak were: Dick Blackard, applicant. He presented the layout of the entire project including the portion in the City of Hurst. He said that the value of commercial land is based on the number of roof tops and this project will add rooftops to support future commercial development along Precinct Line Road. He said that the Colleyville portion of the project was acquired in the overall 28acre land purchase. There being no one else present wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Fletcher how staff envisions the future development of this area of Colleyville. Barry LeBaron spoke about the differences between designing a land use map drawn according to property line boundaries and the bubble approach to creating a land use map. Commissioner Hill said that the area lends itself to future commercial and office use and he is against giving it away for residential development. Commissioner Edwards said tat she agrees with Commissioner Hill's comments and that she felt the Commission needed to be patient and wait for commercial development in the area. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes - March 27, 2000 Page 2 of 3 Commissioner Fletcher said that this property is boxed in with the location of the FAA tower and churches on either side of the proposed development. He said that there could be no permits for alcoholic beverage sales for business on this property because of the location of the churches and that would eliminate future restaurant use. He said that even if the Commission recommended approval of the residential use, City Council would probably not deviate from the Master Plan. Commissioner Tyler said that "patience" is the word that keeps surfacing from the comments stated by other Commissioners. She said that the commercial business will develop over time and they need to be patient and not deviate from the Master Plan at this time. Commissioner Rutherford said that he concurs with the comments made by his fellow Commissioners yet he believes that the developer has laid out a good plan for a difficult piece of property. Commissioner Hill moved to deny the zoning change request. Commissioner Fletcher seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Rutherford, Edwards, Tyler, Fletcher, Hill, Hart Noes: None 2. A Combination Plat of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Luxor Addition, requested by John Grant for Asifali F. Mahomed, 4.934 acres located at 6208 Pleasant Run Road. Case P-00-021 Clayton Husband presented the case to the Commission. Commissioner Hill asked if City Council had a tendency to grant waivers from water line construction requirements. Commissioner Edwards commented on the possibility of the R40 lot to be subdivided in the future because there was much more land area in the lot than 40,000 s.f. Chairman Hart moved to approve the plat of the Luxor Addition. Commissioner Tyler seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Rutherford, Tyler, Fletcher, Hill, Hart Noes: Edwards 3. PUBLIC HEARING - An amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance and the Impact Fee Ordinance to incorporate these ordinances into a Land Development Code. The Zoning Ordinance will also be considered for amendment regarding the ML (light manufacturing) district by requiring a Special Use Permit for convenience stores and incorporating the Zoning Ordinance into a Land Development Code. Case Z-00-018 Barry LeBaron presented the case to the Commission. Chairman Hart opened the public hearing. There being no one present wishing to speak the public hearing was closed. Barry LeBaron discussed the phases of adopting a Land Development Code. He said that more cities are adopting Land Development Codes. He discussed the complexity of the project; the benefits of having all development related ordinances in one location; and the advantages for staff to administer ordinances when that are centrally organized. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes - March 27, 2000 Page 3 of 3 Commissioner Edwards requested that R10 regulations be included in the Code and questioned the amendments to street lighting requirements. Barry LeBaron said that engineering staff is working with TXU Electric to develop standards. Commissioner Rutherford moved to recommend approval of the proposed changes and the land Development Code. Commissioner Edwards seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Rutherford, Edwards, Tyler, Fletcher, Hill, Hart Noes: None 4. PUBLIC HEARING - An amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding the requirements for accessory buildings on residential lots. Case Z-00-023 Clayton Husband presented the case to the Commission. Chairman Hart opened the public hearing. There being no one present wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Discussion ensued about possible changes to exempting a certain size accessory building and possible requirements relating to height in relationship to location of an accessory building on a lot. Commissioner Edwards moved to table the case. Chairman Hart seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Rutherford, Edwards, Tyler, Fletcher, Hill, Hart Noes: None 5. Citizens' comments: There were none. 6. Staff comments, reports and discussion items: There were none. 7. Commissioners' comments and reports: There were none. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Fletcher moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Commissioner Rutherford seconded the motion. The motion passed by acclamation. Respectfully Submitted, Levy Planning & Zoning Assistant Approved on: April 24, 2000 as sUbmitted.-~ NOTE: As a matter of public record, an audio recording of the above Planning and Zoning Commission meeting is available upon request.