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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Zoning Commission-Minutes-4/26/1999 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes - April 26, 1999 Page 1 of 5 The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Short at 7:00 P.M. on April 26, 1999. Roll Call: Present: Rob Rutherford, Juneria Berges, William Tyler, Tom Hart, Mike Collins, Jim Fletcher, Jody Short Tom Niederauer, Clayton Husband, Mike Soab, Jan Hofstrom Staff: Invocation: Commissioner Rutherford Approval of Minutes: April 12, 1999 Commissioner Hart moved to approve the minutes of April 12th as corrected. (Omit Commissioner Rutherford from the approval of the March 22nd minutes & include the action taken on item # 7.) Commissioner Collins seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Berges, Tyler, Hart, Collins, Short Noes: None Abstained: Rutherford, Fletcher 1. PUBLIC HEARING - Zoning Change from ML to CC-2 with a SUP for a Day Care Center on 4.213 acres located on the east side of Colleyville Blvd. in the 6800 block. Case Z-99-030 Staff presented the case to the Commission. Staff distributed a letter from a neighbor received after the packet had been prepared. Chairman Short opened the public hearing. Those present wishing to speak were: Larry Moore, Englewood, CO, representing the case. Mr. Moore showed a video from one of their other locations. Mr. Moore discussed curriculum, security, number of students, and traffic impacts; Chuck Smith, architect, representing the case. Mr. Smith discussed, green space, fencing and buffers, location of play areas, and design features of the project; Brett Curran, 6704 Kennedy Drive, distributed a petition signed by neighbors stating concerns. He said that they held a meeting and they are opposed to the playgroun.d equipment being adjacent to their homes. They have concerns about noise, fencing, security cameras tracking neighbors backyard activities, lights shining at night, leaves from the planting going into neighboring pools, drainage, trash pick up hours, location of the dumpster, traffic staging, and the possibility of the facilities being used after hours and on weekends; Jay Franks, 6706 Kennedy Drive, stated that this appears to be a terrific facility. He has concerns about noise and requested that the play area be moved to the side farther away from the residential back yards. He had questions about future maintenance of the triangular open space property and the possibility of lighting intruding into their back yards; Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes - April 26, 1999 Page 2 of 5 Terry Weekly, 6703 Kennedy Drive, had questions about the future use of the pad site located at the front of the property. He stated concerns about the location of the building being so far back on the property and only using the back area for a play area. He said that sharing the existing common fence is a problem; Benton Summers, 6800 Kennedy Drive, stated that the noise factor is a concern. He stated that their neighborhood lots have small back yards and a 20' buffer will not significantly cut down on the noise. He said that poison ivy and brush in the triangular parcel of property is a problem and he wants the area to be maintained; Kathy Harper, 6802 Kennedy Drive, said that most dwellings next to the project are two-story homes with pitched roofs. She has concerns about the loss of privacy. She stated that medical helicopters responding to traffic accidents on Hwy. 26 and Tarrant Lane are a common occurrence because of southbound drivers making left turns into Tarrant Lane. She said that the day care facility would be increasing risks and liability for children if they have no turn lane. She said that this is a predominantly residential area and is disappointed that the natural wooded area will be disturbed; and Chris Carroll, 6702 Kennedy Drive, said that he moved to Colleyville in October and loves where he lives. He said that the facility needs to be turned on the property in order to have less negative impact on the residential neighbors. There being no one else present wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Discussion ensued by the Board and the day care facility representatives regarding number of children, hours of operation, possible changes in the configuration of the property, increasing setbacks, lighting, traffic on Highway 26, the possibility of turn lanes; security camera scopes; location of play area; noise; fencing. Mr. Moore stated that they are willing to make changes and are willing to mitigate noise by building a taller fence out of material the same as the building. The Commission wanted the applicant to address the concerns of the neighbors. Commissioner Fletcher moved to Table the case to allow the applicant to address the concerns of the citizens and propose an amended plan. Commissioner Rutherford seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Rutherford, Berges, Tyler, Hart, Collins, Fletcher, Short Noes: None 2. PUBLIC HEARING - Zoning change from R20 to PUD-R on 26.679 acres located on the north side of Glade Road in the 1100-1200 block. Case Z-99-031 Staff presented the case to the Commission and distributed page 3 of the briefing that was omitted from the packet. Mark Howe, 3100 Carisbrook Court was present to represent the case on behalf of the developer. He discussed the location of the property in relation to the Town Center project and usage issues. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes - April 26, 1999 Page 3 of 5 He discussed economic perspectives of residential versus commercial uses on the property. He said that he met with the neighbors to the west last week and had not had time to address their concerns in an amended layout of the project. He said that the size of homes would be approximately 2,800 s.f. and cost approximately $300,000. to $375,000. He addressed the concerns about saving the trees as a buffer to the west. He discussed traffic on Glade Road and the future construction of River Walk Drive to alleviate traffic in the area. He spoke about drainage plans. Chairman Short opened the public hearing. Those present wishing to speak were: Harvey Collins, 5013 Oak Timbers Court, opposed to lot sizes, the lack of open space, and the lack of the developer meeting any of the city's minimum requirements for a residential PUD development. He wanted an 8' masonry fence to be constructed on the western side of the project. He said that if the project is approved, he could have five lots that intersect with his property and the potential for 15 dogs being located along his rear property line. He is concerned about the potential lack of privacy and would like to limit the ability for people in two-story dwelling to view his property. He had concerns about the water coming from roofs and off lots onto his property. He stated concerns about traffic; John Quenichet, 5005 Oak Timbers Court, stated that he wanted an 8' masonry fence and he had concerns about privacy and the need to maintain integrity in the area; David Hannah, 200 W. Mill Valley Drive, in support of the plan as presented. He spoke about the critical need for "empty nester" housing in Colleyville. He addressed the feasibility of locating offices and retail on this property. He spoke about the future construction of River Walk Drive; Clifton Duke, 1301 Glade Road spoke in opposition because the development goes against every guideline and regulation in the City; and Terance Grisso, 1205 Glade Road, opposed because of density and stated that he would like to see % acre lots in this location. There being no one else present wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Discussion ensued by the Commission regarding density and the possibility of tabling the case. Commissioner Hart moved to table the case. Commissioner Rutherford seconded the motion. Commissioner Hart stated that he would like to see the project amended to meet the current PUD- R requirements and return for their review. Commissioner Rutherford spoke about concerns with density and traffic. Commissioner Fletcher said that he wanted to see increased set backs on Glade Road to eliminate a tunnel effect. Chairman Short called for a vote. The vote being: Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes - April 26, 1999 Page 4 of 5 Ayes: Rutherford, Berges, Tyler, Hart, Collins, Short Noes: Fletcher [NOTE: The Commission took a 5-minute break.} 3. Combination Plat, Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Forbes Addition, 1.4692 acres located at 1317 Tinker Road. Case P-99-027 Staff presented the case to the Commission. Following discussion, Commissioner Berges moved to approve the combination plat subject to a variance on the lot frontage for Lot 2. Commissioner Rutherford seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Rutherford, Berges, Tyler, Hart, Collins, Fletcher, Short Noes: None 4. Combination Plat, Lots 1 R & 2, Block A, Hazelwood Manor, 6.1022 acres being a replat of Lot 1 Hazelwood Manor and a 0.959 acre tract located at the north end of Windswept Trail. Case P-99-032 Staff presented the case to the Commission. Following discussion, Commissioner Hart moved to approve the combination plat subject to adequate right-of-way being retained to provide minimum lot widths. Commissioner Collins seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Rutherford, Berges, Tyler, Hart, Collins, Fletcher, Short Noes: None 5. Final Plat, Mill Creek West Addition, Phase 4, 3.22 acres located north of Lot 1, Block F, Mill Creek Addition, Phase III and has access from the City of Hurst. Case P-99-033 Staff presented the case to the Commission. Following discussion, Commissioner Berges moved to approve the final plat subject to the approval of the inter-local agreement and engineering plans and the variance on the lot depth for Lot 2. Commissioner Hart seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Rutherford, Berges, Tyler, Hart, Collins, Fletcher, Short Noes: None 6. TABLED ITEM - Consideration of an amendment to the Colleyville Zoning Ordinance, to consider regulations and definitions for carports. Case Z-99-023 Commissioner Fletcher moved to remove the item from the table for discussion. Chairman Short seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Rutherford, Berges, Tyler, Hart, Collins, Fletcher, Short Noes: None Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes - April 26, 1999 Page 5 of 5 Staff presented the case to the Commission. Following discussion, Commissioner Berges moved to table the item. Commissioner Collins seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Rutherford, Berges, Tyler, Hart, Collins, Fletcher, Short Noes: None 7. Consideration of an alternate tree preservation plan on approx. 1.3 acres located in the 5100 block of Highway 121. Case T-99-001 Staff presented the case to the Commission. Doug Henderson, was present to represent the case. Following discussion, Commissioner Rutherford moved to approve the plan as submitted. Commissioner Fletcher seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Rutherford, Berges, Tyler, Hart, Collins, Fletcher, Short Noes: None 8. Staff comments, reports and discussion items: There were none. Staff also mentioned the following applications that have been received prior to the time this agenda was prepared. Some of these items may be on a subsequent P&Z agenda. A. Replat, Lot 4R, Block 1, Thompson Terrace Estates, being a replat of Lots 4,5,6, and a portion of Lot 3, Block 1, Thompson Terrace Estates, located on the east side of Colleyville Blvd. south of Thompson Terrace. Case P-99-035 B. Final Plat, Westmont and a replat of Lot 1, Block 1, Circle B Estate, 53.1752 acres located on the southwest corner of John McCain Rd. & Westcoat Drive. Case P-99- 036 C. Site Plan, Phast Phil's Convenience Store, located at 7109 Colleyville Blvd. Case SP- 99-005 9. Commissioners' comments and reports: There were none. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Rutherford moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 p.m. Commissioner Tyler seconded the motion. The motion passed by an "Aye" voice vote. Respectfully Submitted, ~~ a; fstrom Planning & Zoning Assistant Approved on: eS/I/I/9q...44..~~~? NOTE: As a matter of public record, an audio recording of the above Planning and Zoning Commission meeting is available upon request. [jh/min/0426pz.min]