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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Zoning Commission-Minutes-6/22/1998 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes - June 22, 1998 Page 1 of 4 The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Lebo at 7:00 P.M. on June 22, 1998. Roll Call: Present: Juneria Berges, AI Zim, Jody Short, Jim Fletcher, Tom Hart, Steve Lebo Tom Niederaurer, Jan Hofstrom Staff: Invocation: Juneria Berges Approval of Minutes: June 08, 1998 Commissioner Hart moved to approve the minutes as submitted. Commissioner Zim seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Zim, Short, Fletcher, Hart Noes: None Abstained: Berges, Lebo Swearing In of Commissioner Rob Rutherford, Place 1: Chairman Lebo swore in Rob Rutherford as Planning and Zoning Commissioner, Place 1. 1. PUBLIC HEARING - Combination Preliminary Plan & Final Plat, Lots BR-1 & BR-2 of the McEwing Subdivision, 4.9697 acres, being a replat of Tract B of the McEwing Subdivision; OWNERS: Ronald J & Marilyn J. Nordling, Ronald E Nordling and Tammy A. Nordling; APPLICANTS: Ronald J. & Marilyn J. Nordling (715 W. LaVaca Trail) Case P- 98-027 Staff presented the case to the Commission. Chairman Lebo opened the public hearing. Those present wishing to speak were: Marilyn Nordling, applicant. She presented the case to the Commission. There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. The Commission acknowledged the request by the applicant to table the case. Following discussion, Commissioner Fletcher moved to deny the replat of Tract B of the McEwing Subdivision. Chairman Lebo seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Rutherford, Berges, Zim, Short, Fletcher, Hart, Lebo Noes: None 2. Discussion and Consideration of proposed amendment to Chapter 9 (Subdivision Regulations) of City Code regulating developments with private streets and entrance gates Case P-98-029 Staff presented the proposed regulations for developments with private streets and entrance gates. Following are comments by the Commission: Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes - June 22, 1998 Page 2 of 4 Chairman Lebo said that the regulations would be useful for future developments. However, if existing subdivisions were allowed to build gates, Colleyville would have the appearance of a walled community and older subdivisions are not designed for traffic stacking. Commissioner Zim stated that he is opposed to gated communities and believes that they do not add to community cohesiveness. He said that private subdivisions incarcerate members of the community from going into other neighborhoods within the community. Commissioner Fletcher said that homeowners should be the ultimate deciding factor to privatize streets once a neighborhood reaches a certain percentage of capacity. The homeowners should be given the option to assess the financial obligation rather than the developer making the determination. Discussion ensued by the Commission regarding water and sewer service. Commissioner Short wanted ongoing monitoring of neighboring cities and the progress they are making with similar regulations. Chairman Lebo would like staff to explore the option of requiring a 24 hour guard. Commissioner Zim would like the City staff to oversee the polling of residents in a neighborhood electing to privatize the streets rather than the developer. Discussion ensued by the Commission that subdivisions which are zoned and platted with private streets, the disclosure of costs would need to be on the front end of the purchasing of lots by the public. No formal action was taken by the Commission on this item. 3. TABLED ITEM - Zoning Change Request from AG (agricultural) to PUD-R (planned unit development-residential), 51.834 acres out of the R. B. Williams Survey, Abstract 1674, Tracts 2B, 2F, 2, and a portion of Circle B Estates; and the D. J. Beddo Survey, Abstract 232, Tract 2G; OWNERS: Guy S. Benedict, Gladys L. Benedict and Barbara J. McPherson; APPLICANT: David Bagwell, The David Bagwell Company (S. W. corner of John McCain Road & Westcoat Drive) Case Z-98-014 Chairman Lebo moved to remove the item from the table for discussion. Commissioner Fletcher seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Rutherford, Berges, Zim, Short, Fletcher, Hart, Lebo Noes: None Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes - June 22, 1998 Page 3 of 4 Staff presented the case to the Commission. Staff noted the issues which are major departures from the current City policy and recommended that they be determined by City Council with input from the Commission. The issues are provided by the applicant in his list of special conditions: #1) Item A.3 - Development standards. Because of the inordinate amount of street frontage, the applicant wishes to reduce the amount of perimeter street fees paid. #2) Item A-11 -- Sinale - aated entrv. The applicant wishes to provide single entries only and to gate them, and the staff's position has consistently been opposed to this approach due to difficulty of emergency vehicle access. #3) Item H. - Use of Park Fees. Applicant proposes to direct the expenditure of the park fees paid by this project which is not the norm. Chairman Lebo requested that the Commission not discuss the perimeter road fees and parkland dedication fees and defer those decisions to Council. Commissioner Zim requested that staff explain the procedure in reviewing this request in comparison to other zoning change request. Staff explained the unique characteristics allowed by a PUD-R request as opposed to straight zoning. Staff explained that the site plan is conceptual in nature and the Commission would have an opportunity to discuss and vote on a preliminary plan and then a final plat. Commissioner Short requested information of setback requirements on dwellings located on 40' RO.W. streets as opposed to 50' RO.W. streets. Commissioner Fletcher had questions about sidewalks along the perimeter of the subdivision. Commissioner Short had questions about RO.W. dedication on McDonwell School Rd. David Bagwell, 8222 Douglas Ave., Dallas, was present to represent the case. He addressed the questions and concerns about sidewalks and other issues raised by the Commission. Commissioner Zim spoke in opposition regarding the segregating of the two separate communities by school districts. David Bagwell explained that the park and open space create meeting places for the residents and connects the two Commissioner Fletcher raised the issue of the parkland to the west will be used for equestrian purposes and had questions if this use would be compatible with residential use. David Bagwell spoke about the necessity of using parkland fees for planting trees and buffers in that area. He also said that he does not expect to screen the open space along Westcoat from the community. Chairman Lebo had questions about the front setbacks varying to compensate for a 40' RO.W. versus a 50' RO.W. David Bagwell stated the setbacks would be compensated and additional 5 feet on the 40' RO.W. so that visually there would be no difference. David Bagwell spoke about PUD's being either voted "Up" or "down" and the Commission should not vary the applicant's request. He would like the proposal, as submitted, to be voted on and then City Council can make decisions in area of policies. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes - June 22,1998 Page 4 of 4 Commissioner Zim moved to deny the zoning change request from AG to PUD-R. Commissioner Fletcher seconded the motion. Comments by Commissioner Zim were made regarding his opposition to gated communities; the need for more entrances; his dislike of segregating the two communities and the community in Keller I.S.D. having smaller lots; and his belief that there has been "too much hand holding" by the City staff. Chairman Lebo called for a vote. The vote being: Ayes: Berges, Zim, Fletcher, Hart Noes: Rutherford, Short, Lebo 4. Staff comments, reports and discussion items: There were none. 5. Commissioners' comments and reports: There were none. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Lebo moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 P.M. Commissioner Short seconded the motion. The motion passed by an "aye" voice vote. Respectfully Submitted, saJ~(3~ ~ y J. Hofstrom Planning & Zoning Assistant Approved on: ~ 7/13 /9 <;J' - ~ ~19<(. ~ n'~~,(....> - 'iJI- Work Session Adjourned at 8:50 p.m. NOTE: As a matter of public record, an audio recording of the above Planning and Zoning Commission meeting is available upon request. jhlmin/0622pz.min