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Minutes
Monday, November 11, 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 November 11, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: Commissioners Larry Knox, Carel Tornes, David Wheelwright, Don
Davis, David Phelps and Jeff Byerly
Absent: Commissioner Jim Gotcher
Staff Present: Ron Ruthven, Mary Elliott, Marty Wieder, Dan Hartman, Rob
McKeown, and Matt Butler (City Attorney)
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the minutes as
amended. Commissioner Wheelwright seconded.
The motion to approve the minutes as amended carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 6 Knox, Tornes, Wheelwright, Davis, Phelps, and Byerly
2. APPOINTMENT TO THE PARKLAND DEDICATION COMMITTEE
Chairman Byerly made a motion to appoint Commissioner Tornes
and Commissioner Wheelwright to the Parkland Dedication
Committee. Commissioner Davis seconded.
The motion to appoint Commissioner Tornes and Commissioner
Wheelwright carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Knox, Tornes, Wheelwright, Davis, Phelps, and Byerly
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON
THE AGENDA
There were no citizen comments/presentations regarding items not
agenda as a public hearing item.
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4. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
4a Consideration of a waiver request to the sidewalk requirements on Lot
16, Block 3, of the Fairway Addition located at 6809 Curtis Road, Case
GC13-020
Mary Elliott presented the case and briefed the Commission.
The applicant was not present for questions from the Commission.
Commissioner Tornes questioned staff regarding whether there hav
been any waivers granted for other new homes on Curtis Road. Ro
Ruthven replied there have been no other sidewalk waiver request
on Curtis Road.
Chairman Byerly questioned staff regarding how many new homes
were proposed in the new subdivisions to the North of Curtis Road.
Ron Ruthven replied 177 new lots in the Reserve at Colleyville and 60
new lots in Somerset Manor. Commissioner Byerly added that
children from these new homes would most likely attend Liberty
Elementary to the South of Curtis Road. Ron Ruthven replied cor
Chairman Byerly made a motion to deny Case GC13-020.
Commissioner Davis asked Commissioner Byerly if he would allow f
a friendly amendment to allow the applicant to escrow the sidewalk.
Commissioner Byerly replied no, he would rather the sidewalk be
built.
Commissioner Wheelwright questioned staff regarding where the
proposed trail along Murphy Road would end. Ron Ruthven replied he
believed the trail would extend from where it ends now, on the North
side of Murphy Road between Herbert Road and Curtis Road, and
extend to the property line of the proposed Somerset Manor
subdivision. He further added in the future the trail could pos
extend to Precinct Line Road.
Commissioner Knox seconded the motion to deny Case GC13-
020.
Commissioner Phelps stated he supported the motion. He further
added the option to escrow is usually given when there are
environmental hardships and he did not feel that this was the case
regarding this property.
The motion to deny Case GC13-020 carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 6 Knox, Tornes, Wheelwright, Davis, Phelps, and Byerly
5. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS
5a Request for a Special Use Permit for a carport on Lot 14, Block 7, of
the Oak Crest Hill Addition located at 313 Oak Crest Hill Drive,
ZC13-016
Mary Elliott presented the case and briefed the Commission.
Commissioner Wheelwright questioned staff regarding whether the
proposed carport met all of the requirements, minus the decorative
brick, stone, or metal columns. Ron Ruthven replied correct.
Commissioner Tornes questioned staff regarding whether there is
fenced gate in the front; and would the proposed structure be vi
from the street? Mary Elliott replied there is a privacy fence and you
would probably not be able to see the proposed carport from the
street.
The public hearing was opened at 7:12 p.m.
Leslie Norman, the property owner and applicant, came forward an
briefed the Commission.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was
closed at 7:13 p.m.
Commissioner Wheelwright made a motion to approve Case ZC13-
016 with the condition that the recommended conditions and the
masonry column requirements be waived. Commissioner Tornes
seconded.
The motion to approve Case ZC13-016 with the condition that the
recommended conditions and the masonry column requirements be
waived carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Knox, Tornes, Wheelwright, Davis, Phelps, and Byerly
5b Request for a replat on 7.99 acres located on Lots 3 and 4, Block 1
and Lots 1-6, Block 2, of the Southgate Addition and 10.44 acres in
the Allen Christian Survey and in the L.L. McLain Survey located
between 3916 Wayne Drive and 3707 Bedford Court, Case PC13-017
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Ron Ruthven presented the case and briefed the Commission.
Commissioner Phelps questioned staff regarding whether the
construction of the round-about at Cheek-Sparger Road and Bedford
Court was being coordinated with this development. Ron Ruthven
replied a traffic impact analysis was approved along with the zo
case and was subsequently amended to address concerns brought up
during the rezoning of the property.
Commissioner Tornes questioned staff regarding whether the primary
entrance for the facility was off of Bedford Court. Ron Ruthven
replied correct. He further added there will be a second point
off of Wayne Drive as well.
The public hearing was opened at 7:18 p.m.
Randy Johnson, the applicant, came forward and briefed the
Commission.
Commissioner Tornes questioned Mr. Johnson regarding when he
anticipated the round-about at Cheek-Sparger Road and Bedford
Court to be completed. Mr. Johnson replied within the first half of
2014.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was
closed at 7:21 p.m.
Commissioner Phelps made a motion to approve Case PC13-
017. Commissioner Davis seconded.
The motion to approve Case PC13-017 carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 6 Knox, Tornes, Wheelwright, Davis, Phelps, and Byerly
5c Consideration for a zoning change from AG-Agricultural to PUD-R-
Planned Unit Development Residential on 4.4 acres located in the
Jesse Doss Survey at the Northwest corner of Cheek-Sparger Road
and Heritage Avenue; and approval of an amendment to the PUD-R-
Planned Unit Development Residential zoning and development
requirements on 108.5 acres out of the Elizabeth Cox Survey, Joh
Havens Survey and the Jesse Doss Survey located in the 4900 bloc
of Heritage Avenue, Case ZC13-017
Ron Ruthven presented the case and briefed the Commission.
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Commissioner Phelps questioned staff regarding the location of t
language that stated to remove the requirement of construction for
two lanes on Heritage Avenue and proceed through a separate
instrument. Ron Ruthven replied the language is under Section 5.2b
of the proposed ordinance.
Chairman Byerly questioned staff regarding whether the property that
was acquired from the City of Euless the commercial area of the PUD-
R. Ron Ruthven replied correct.
Commissioner Tornes questioned staff regarding the difference in the
exhibits presented to the Commission. Ron Ruthven explained the
difference was due to the acquisition of land to square off the
northwest corner of Heritage Avenue and Cheek-Sparger Road. He
further explained one (1) of the exhibits was from 2007 and is s
different.
Discussion continued between Commissioner Tornes and Ron Ruthven
regarding the Southeast corner of the property.
The public hearing was opened at 7:30 p.m.
Curtis Young, on behalf of the applicant, came forward and brief
the Commission.
Bret Pedigo, the applicant, came forward and briefed the Commiss
Commissioner Tornes questioned Mr. Pedigo regarding whether he
was requesting for there to be no sidewalks required along the open
space titled Lot 7, Block 2. Mr. Pedigo replied yes.
Commissioner Wheelwright questioned Mr. Pedigo regarding the
building materials that would be used for the adjacent property
the open space titled Lot 7, Block 2. Mr. Pedigo replied there is an
existing barbed wire fence that would remain in place.
Discussion continued between Commissioner Wheelwright, Mr.
Pedigo, and Mr. Young regarding potential fence materials.
Commissioner Phelps questioned Mr. Young regarding where the
entrance for the commercial lot would be located. Mr. Young rep
the commercial lot would gain access from the subdivision entrance
and there would be a recessed gate for the residents to access the
subdivision. Mr. Young further added they could also have access
from Heritage Avenue but the building would still front on Cheek-
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Sparger Road.
Commissioner Phelps questioned Mr. Young regarding the types of
commercial uses they were anticipating. Mr. Young replied inlin
offices and/or services.
Discussion continued between Commissioner Phelps and Mr. Young
regarding uses and parking.
Commissioner Wheelwright questioned Mr. Young regarding the
sidewalk along the open space Lot 7, Block 2 and he did not thin
conceptual plan indicated a sidewalk in that specific location. Mr.
Young replied correct, they just wanted to ask that a sidewalk n
required in that location to allow privacy for the neighbors to
West.
Blanche Ziegler, 3410 Langley Hill Lane, came forward with her
questions and concerns.
Gary Malone, 4605 & 4609 Winewood Court, came forward to speak
in support of this development.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was
closed at 7:55 p.m.
Mr. Pedigo came forward to address comments and concerns.
Commissioner Wheelwright questioned staff regarding whether a fa
food restaurant would be able to locate on the property zoned fo
commercial as it is today. Ron Ruthven replied the original zon
case states that any sales tax generating business or professional
offices are allowed. He further stated any uses allowed in CC-1
Village Retail, CC-2 Shopping Center, or CN Neighborhood
Commercial were also allowed.
Commissioner Wheelwright questioned Marty Wieder, the economic
development director regarding his knowledge of any commercial
businesses interested in this location. Marty Wieder replied he
anticipates inline retail/service type businesses. He further s
that he has not been approached by anyone looking to locate any
type of quick serve food.
Commissioner Tornes questioned staff regarding whether a
convenience store would be allowed in this location. Ron Ruthve
replied a standalone convenience store would be allowed in this
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location. He further explained that gasoline sales or any type of
alcoholic beverage sales would be required to be approved throug
Special Use Permit by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the
City Council.
Commissioner Phelps questioned staff regarding the allowance of
from three (3) different zoning classifications. Ron Ruthven replied
past zoning cases were mainly directed at the commercial propert
the northern end of the property; and the intent was to allow fo
wide range of uses provided they are sales tax generating. He f
explained because the newly acquired land was not part of the
original zoning case there has not been much discussion on this
section of the property.
Commissioner Phelps questioned staff regarding whether it was
possible to include language to require a Special Use Permit for any of
the uses allowed by the ordinance. Ron Ruthven replied he did n
recommend requiring a Special Use Permit for a use that is alrea
codified in the Land Development Code. He further explained he
would suggest that in lieu of this scenario, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommend to the City Council that a detailed site plan
be required prior to any type of development on the commercial s
Chairman Byerly questioned staff regarding the whether the increase
in the commercial area was addressed in the ordinance or does it
need to be changed? Ron Ruthven replied he recommends making the
changes as part of a motion.
Chairman Byerly questioned staff regarding whether there was a
requirement for a sidewalk along the open space titled Lot 7, Block 2;
Ron Ruthven replied there would be a sidewalk required along bot
sides of the street and he prefers language be added to the ordi
to grant the waiver.
Chairman Byerly questioned Mr. Pedigo and Mr. Young regarding
whether they were asking for the commercial area to be 1.8 acres
3.72 acres. Mr. Young replied the size they were requesting for
commercial area is actually 1.91 acres.
Chairman Byerly questioned Mr. Pedigo regarding the depth of the
commercial lot on the original versus the depth of the proposed
commercial lot. Mr. Pedigo replied the original is about 500feet and
approximately double from what they are proposing.
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Discussion continued between the Commission, Mr. Young, and Mr.
Pedigo regarding the commercial lot and which street the busines
should front.
Chairman Byerly questioned staff regarding whether staff was oka
with what the applicant was proposing with regards to the commercial
lot size. Ron Ruthven replied staff is recommending the larger
size for the commercial lot.
Discussion continued between staff and the Commission regarding
Commissioner Tornes stated from his
submittal with the commercial lot fronting Cheek-Sparger Road was
more mar
more room for development along Cheek-Sparger Road.
Chairman Byerly questioned staff regarding the entrance of this
development lining up with the entrance to the development to th
South, in Bedford. Ron Ruthven replied from a transportation
planning point of view the furthest you can get from an intersection is
most preferred.
Discussion continued between staff, the Commission, and the
applicants regarding the possibilities for the entrance location
Commissioner Davis questioned Mr. Young regarding whether they
had considered moving their main entrance to Heritage Avenue
versus having it on Cheek-Sparger Road. Mr. Young replied they feel
it is important to have an entrance on Cheek-Sparger Road.
Commissioner Phelps stated he would be concerned with moving the
entrance further west due to the roadway being on a hill and there
being blind spots.
Discussion continued between the Commission and the applicants
regarding lining up intersections.
Commissioner Byerly questioned Marty Wieder regarding whether
staff felt the lot depth was deluxe. Marty Wieder replied yes, and
they had mentioned this to the applicants.
Commissioner Knox made a motion to approve Case ZC13-017
with the following conditions: 1) approve with the conditions
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in the proposed ordinance 2) a sidewalk waiver be granted on
Lot 7, Block 2 shown as open space and 3) reduce the
commercial lot on the Southeast side of the property to 1.91
acres. Commissioner Davis seconded.
Commissioner Phelps stated he would like to add a conditionto
require a detailed site plan prior to any commercial development.
Commissioner Knox and Commissioner Davis accepted the
amendment.
The motion to approve Case ZC13-017 with the following
conditions: 1) approve with the conditions in the proposed
ordinance 2) a sidewalk waiver be granted on Lot 7, Block 2
shown as open space 3) reduce the commercial lot on the
Southeast side of the property to 1.91 acres and 4) prior to
any development on the commercial lot, a detailed site plan
must be approved carried with the following vote:
Aye: 6 Knox, Tornes, Wheelwright, Davis, Phelps, and Byerly
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
The minutes were written and prepared by:
Taci Wrisley
Planning and Zoning Assistant
The meeting minutes were approved on November 25, 2013 by a vote of 6-0.
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