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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Zoning Commission-Minutes-10/28/2013 City of Colleyville City Hall Planning and Zoning 100 Main Street Colleyville, Texas 76034 Commission 817. 503.1000 www.colleyville.com Minutes Monday, October 28, 2013 City Council Chambers CALL MEETING TO ORDER The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of the City of Colleyville was called to order by Chairman Byerly on October 28, 2013 at 7:10 p.m. Roll Call Present: Commissioners Larry Knox, Carel Tornes, David Wheelwright, Jim Gotcher, Don Davis, David Phelps and Jeff Byerly Staff Present: Ron Ruthven, Taci Wrisley, Dale Crown, Dan Hartman, Rob McKeown, and Matt Butler (City Attorney) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Phelps made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Commissioner Davis seconded. The motion to approve the minutes as amended carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 Knox, Tornes, Wheelwright, Gotcher, Davis, Phelps, and Byerly 2. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA AS A PUBLIC HEARING ITEM There were no citizen comments/presentations regarding items not on the agenda as a public hearing item. 3. SWEARING IN OF NEWLY APPOINTED MEMBER Taci Wrisley swore in newly appointed member Don Davis, Place 6 4. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 4a Consideration of a waiver request to the sidewalk requirements on Lot 7, Block 1, of the Redus Addition located at 4509 Bowman Drive, Case GC13-019 Ron Ruthven presented the case and briefed the Commission. City of Colleyville Page 1 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes October 28, 2013 Chairman Byerly questioned staff regarding whether there was enough room between the trees and the edge of the pavement to build a sidewalk and not harm any trees. Ron Ruthven replied the trunks of the trees would not be disturbed; however, their root systems would be jeopardized. Commissioner Tornes questioned staff regarding the species of trees located in the proposed sidewalk location. Ron Ruthven replied not sure. Nick Smith, the applicant and the builder, came forward and brie the Commission. Commissioner Davis made a motion to deny Case GC13-019 with the option to escrow. Commissioner Tornes seconded. The motion to deny Case GC13-019 with the option to escrow carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 Knox, Tornes, Wheelwright, Gotcher, Davis, Phelps, and Byerly 4b Approval of a final plat for 13.63 acres out of the Elizabeth Cox Survey, John H. Havens Survey and the Jesse Doss Survey located the 4900 block of Heritage Avenue, Case PC13-010 Ron Ruthven presented the case and briefed the Commission. Commissioner Tornes questioned staff regarding whether there were any homes in the flood plain. Ron Ruthven replied no. Clayton Redinger, the project engineer, came forward to address any questions or comments. Commissioner Wheelwright made a motion to approve Case PC13-010. Commissioner Gotcher seconded. The motion to approve Case PC13-010 carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 Knox, Tornes, Wheelwright, Gotcher, Davis, Phelps, and Byerly 4c Approval of a final plat for 11.875 acres on Abstract 65 of the H.L. Allen Survey and Abstract 798 of the J. Harrell Survey, located at 6816 Murphy Road, Case PC13-023 City of Colleyville Page 2 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes October 28, 2013 Ron Ruthven presented the case and briefed the Commission. Commissioner Tornes questioned staff regarding the location of t proposed eight (8) foot trail. Ron Ruthven explained the propos trail would run along the North side of Murphy Road and connect to Riverpath in the Whittier Height Subdivision or just North of Riverpath. Commissioner Tornes further questioned regarding whether any of the trail was constructed today. Ron Ruthven rep yes, however, it does stop just short of the proposed new phase. Joe Papagolis, the developer, came forward and briefed the Commission. Commissioner Knox made a motion to approve Case PC13-023. Commissioner Tornes seconded. The motion to approve Case PC13-023 carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 Knox, Tornes, Wheelwright, Gotcher, Davis, Phelps, and Byerly 5. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS 5a Request for a zoning change from R-40 Single Family Residential to R-20 Single Family Residential on 2.547 acres of Lot B1A, A1B, B3 and B2 Block 4, of the W. C. Newton Subdivision, located at 708 W. L. D. Lockett Road, Case ZC13-015 Ron Ruthven presented the case and briefed the Commission. Commissioner Phelps questioned staff regarding whether the existing parcels could be developed based on their current zoning of R-40- Single Family Residential. Ron Ruthven replied no because they would not be able to meet the setback requirements for this zoni Commissioner Tornes questioned staff regarding whether the properties to the North and the East were currently zoned R-20-Single Family Residential. Ron Ruthven replied correct. The public hearing was opened at 7:35 p.m. Peter Slover, the applicant and developer, and Bryan Holland, also a developer, came forward and briefed the Commission. Commissioner Wheelwright questioned Mr. Slover and Mr. Holland City of Colleyville Page 3 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes October 28, 2013 regarding their knowledge of the drainage issues surrounding thi property and how they would handle the issues. Mr. Holland repl they are aware of the drainage issues. Mr. Holland further explained that in conjunction with their other development to the East; they would address all drainage issues related to this property by constructing an underground drainage system. Commissioner Tornes questioned Mr. Holland regarding whether they had met with city staff to review their drainage system proposal and is city staff okay with their proposal? Mr. Holland replied yes they met with city staff last week and because this only a zoning cas are only in the design phase of their plan. He further explained that city staff were on board with their plan. Commissioner Phelps questioned Mr. Holland regarding whether they had considered developing the property as two (2) lots versus fo (4) lots. Mr. Holland replied no. He further explained that he felt the development would look less appealing. Commissioner Davis stated he did not believe that Commissioner Phelps was asking the question with the view of a homeowner, but the City, overall. He further explained the proposed plan would not meet the Master Plan of the City because they were not proposing . Discussion continued between the Commission and Mr. Holland regarding their proposal not meeting the Master Plan. Commissioner Wheelwright questioned Mr. Holland regarding their previously heard case on Country Way and what was the outcome of that case? Mr. Holland replied after the Planning and Zoning Commission denied their case, they appealed to the City Council and were approved. Commissioner Wheelwright questioned Mr. Holland regarding whethe this development would be a continuation of their Country Way development. Mr. Holland replied no. Commissioner Tornes questioned Mr. Holland regarding whether it was too soon to discuss their entry way. Mr. Holland replied they had anticipated doing some type of brick wall with the required five sidewalks in front. He further explained they were not anticipa doing a water feature. There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was City of Colleyville Page 4 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes October 28, 2013 closed at 7:47 p.m. Commissioner Phelps stated he was in between on this case. He further explained this development matched the surrounding zonin but he understood why the development was being questioned. Chairman Byerly stated the proposed development was not what the citizens of Colleyville are looking for they want the rural look and feel. Commissioner Tornes stated that because the surrounding zoning o the North side of L. D. Lockett Road was all R-20-Single Family Residential, R-40-Single Family Residential seemed out of place. did not feel he could support the case. Commissioner Wheelwright made a motion to deny Case ZC13- 015. Commissioner Gotcher seconded. The motion to deny Case ZC13-015 carried with the following vote: Aye: 6 Knox, Wheelwright, Gotcher, Davis, Phelps, and Byerly Nay: 1 - Tornes 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m. The minutes were written and prepared by: Taci Wrisley Planning and Zoning Assistant The meeting minutes were approved on November 11, 2013 by a vote of 6-0. City of Colleyville Page 5