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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Zoning Commission-Minutes-3/11/2002 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - March 11, 2002 Chairman Gasper called the regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission to order at 7:00 P.M. on March 11,2002. Roll Call: Present: Earl Swift, Mark Jones, Mark Hollis, Jo Ann Gasper Absent: Jeffrey Wall, Bob Culley, Bud Sellers Staff: Barry LeBaron, Clayton Husband Invocation: Commissioner Swift Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes: February 25, 2002 Commissioner Gasper moved to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Hollis seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Swift, Jones, Hollis, Gasper Noes: None 1. Minor Plat of Powell Manor, requested by Rick & Sharon Powell, 1.097 acres located at 108 Quail Run Road, Case P-02-009 Clayton Husband presented the case to the Commission and reviewed the staff briefing. Commissioner Hollis asked about the drainage and utility easement on the north side of the property. Staff responded that the easement was acquired through separate instrument and was not a part of this plat. Commissioner Gasper moved to approve the minor plat. Commissioner Swift seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Swift, Jones, Hollis, Gasper Noes: None 2. PUBLIC HEARING - Special Use Permit to allow a Tech & Business enter in the ML District, requested by Dwayne Young, Lot 8R, Colleyville Industrial Park located at 1900-1904 Industrial Boulevard, Case Z-02-007 Clayton Husband presented the case to the Commission and reviewed the staff briefing. Chairman Gasper opened the public hearing. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes - March 11, 2002 Page 1 of 5 - Approved on March 25, 2002 There being no one present wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed. Chairman Gasper asked when the City Council changed the ML district with regards to the Land Development Code, was the property owner notified of those changes? Staff advised that the property owner was not specifically notified of these changes. Chairman Gasper asked what constitutes light manufacturing? Staff advised that typically lighter uses are conducted completely within a building and do not usually involve the storage of raw materials or finished products. Chairman Gasper stated if even though the business may not generate sales tax, they may provide ad valorem and personal property taxes. She stated that the request is reasonable. Chairman Gasper moved to approve Case Z-02-007. Commissioner Jones seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Swift, Jones, Hollis, Gasper Noes: None 3. PUBLIC HEARING - Zoning Change from R20 Residential to PUD-R Planned Unit Development Residential, requested by Ernest Hedgcoth, Lots 14 & 15, Block 1, Andy Felps Addition located at 137 Acuff Lane and 136 Cheek Sparger Road, Case Z-02-008 Clayton Husband presented the case to the Commission and reviewed the staff briefing. Chairman Gasper opened the public hearing. Ernest Hedgcoth, 5701-C Midway Road, Fort Worth, representing the applicant. He stated the property has been vacant for some time and was part of the proposed Wal-Mart grocery store. He stated the applicant is a homebuilder that lives in Colleyville. He stated the purpose of the PUD-R is to allow flexibility to permit a wide variety of development types. He stated many issues would be addressed through the platting process, such as drainage, streets and utilities. Mr. Hedgcoth stated the development would be an asset to the city. He stated the lot on the south end is larger than the rest, so they have room to dedicate some open space on that lot, and will establish a home owners association to maintain and own the lot. Commissioner Swift asked how the $200,000 homes compare to others in the area? Mr. Hedgcoth stated the price is above what is on Felps, but the homes on the south side of Cheek Sparger and in Bridlewood are in that range. Virginia Garrett, 128 Cheek Sparger Road. She stated she owns the two lots to the west on Cheek Sparger Road. She stated she has never been flooded from the drainage area, but the water does accumulate in the ditch. She asked what would happen to the drainage and the wetlands area when Colleyville Boulevard is widened? Commissioner Swift asked how Ms. Garrett's concerns be impacted by the development of the six lots? Staff advised that all development is required to comply with the drainage improvement Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes - March 11, 2002 Page 2 of 5 - Approved on March 25, 2002 requirements in the Land Development Code, and that engineering studies must be prepared to answer those questions. Steven Knight, 3917 Felps Court. He stated he is encouraged to see a residential proposal on the property, but he is concerned about the density of the project. He stated he realizes that there are economic considerations inherent in the proposal, but the density is twice the target in the Master Plan. He stated he is opposed to the request as it is proposed. Fred Skoog, 127 Cheek Sparger Road. He stated there is a serious drainage problem on the property, but the residential proposal is encouraging. Billy Bratton, 4009 Felps Drive. He asked what the difference was between R20 and PUD-R? Chairman Gasper stated the R20 is a general zoning category while a PUD-R is designed for properties that need special consideration. Ernest Hedgcoth addressed the Commission. He stated the property is not located within the FEMA designated flood plain, but there is a drainage problem that needs to be addressed. He stated the residential development would have less of an impact than a commercial development. Chairman Gasper asked who would be interested in purchasing this type of house? Mr. Hedgcoth responded that the applicant feels there is a good market for a house in this price range. There being no one else wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed. Chairman Gasper asked if the engineers have looked at the drainage issues. Staff advised that the drainage would be looked at upon the submittal of a plat, and this case is a zoning hearing. Gasper has concerns about the density, but does see some use for this type of development. Commissioner Swift stated he is concerned about drainage issues and the proposed density. Commissioner Hollis stated his concern that one or more of the lots may be undevelopable. He suggested that the number of lots be reduced and more open space be dedicated to address the drainage issue. Chairman Gasper stated she is uncomfortable granting the zoning with the drainage issue being unresolved. Commissioner Swift stated the overriding issue is the density since the drainage problems will be there regardless of the type of development on the property. Ernest Hedgcoth addressed the Commission. He stated his rough calculations show that residential development will produce less water off the property than commercial, which would produce twice the amount of water. He stated this case is only about the zoning on the property. Chairman Gasper asked if one lot were removed, would the project be feasible? Mr. Hedgcoth stated he believes that the six lots are needed to make the project financially viable. He stated the Commission could table the case to allow the applicant to appear at the next meeting. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes - March 11, 2002 Page 3 of 5 - Approved on March 25, 2002 Chairman Gasper moved to table Case Z-02-008. Commissioner Hollis seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Swift, Jones, Hollis, Gasper Noes: None 4. PUBLIC HEARING - Amendments to the Land Development Code regarding cross access easements, Case Z-02-009 Barry LeBaron presented the case to the Commission and reviewed the staff briefing. Mr. LeBaron stated that the City has already required cross access easements due to driveway spacing on major roadways. He stated the proposed amendment would require cross access easements on properties that abut a Collector or Arterial street. He stated such an easement is not needed on residential or other local streets. Commissioner Swift asked if the requirement for a 24-foot easement would be triggered by the adjacent development and the need for access to a driveway? Staff advised that statement is correct, and the 24-foot easement coincides with the width of a fire lane. Chairman Gasper opened the public hearing. There being no one present wishing to speak, Public Hearing was closed. Chairman Gasper asked about the impact on existing properties. Staff advised that this change would affect new plats, but many older plats have such easements. Chairman Gasper asked if there a spacing standards for driveways? Staff advised that the Land Development Code has requirements for driveway spacing and widths, which are located in Chapter 14. Chairman Gasper moved to approve Case Z-02-009. Commissioner Swift seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Swift, Jones, Hollis, Gasper Noes: None 5. Citizens' comments regarding items not on the agenda There were none. 6. Staff comments, reports and discussion items. Mr. LeBaron explained the requirement for a person to plat property that contains an existing structure, such as in the first case on the agenda. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes - March 11, 2002 Page 4 of 5 - Approved on March 25, 2002 7. Commissioners' comments and reports Commissioner Swift mentioned a March 9, 2002 article from the Dallas Morning News related to North Richland Hills funding for North Tarrant Parkway. He also mentioned a March 10, 2002 article about a citizen group in Flower Mound called Voters United. He also mentioned the plans to provide a traffic signal or roundabout at Pleasant Run Road and John McCain Road and that public meetings will be held in April. ADJOURNMENT: The Commission moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. The motion was seconded and passed by acclamation. Respectfully Submitted, J. Clayton Husband, AICP -,pOet- Development Coordinator Approved on: March 25, 2002 as submitted. NOTE: As a matter of public record, an audio recording of this Planning and Zoning Commission meeting is available upon request. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes - March 11, 2002 Page 5 of 5 - Approved on March 25, 2002