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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Zoning Commission-Minutes-06/08/2026 City of Colleyville Page 1 CITY OF COLLEYVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES 100 Main Street, Colleyville, Texas, 76034 MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026 CALL MEETING TO ORDER EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM The City of Colleyville Planning and Zoning Commission Pre Commission Meeting was called to order by Chair David Groves on June 8, 2026, at 6:15 p.m. Roll Call Present: David Groves, Richard Remley, David Ebert, Jerry Savoie, Jerome Obinabo, Candace Sandifer, and Brandon Arnold Staff Present: Community Development Director Ben Bryner, Planning Manager Daniel Ponder, Planner Christoper Pham, Planner/Urban Forester Ivana Gonzalez, and Fire Marshal Rob Mckeown Planning Manager Daniel Ponder briefed the Commission on the items that would be presented on tonight’s agenda. There was general discussion regarding the updates to the cases the Commission would be voting on. Questions were raised regarding the background of the lot for case ZC26-013 and potential visibility issues related to case ZC26-014. Chair David Groves adjourned the Planning and Zoning Commission Pre Commission Meeting at 6:29 p.m. CALL MEETING TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS The City of Colleyville Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting was called to order by Chair David Groves on June 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call Present: David Groves, Richard Remley, David Ebert, Jerome Obinabo, Candace Sandifer, and Brandon Arnold Absent: Jerry Savoie Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes June 8, 2026 City of Colleyville Page 2 Staff Present: Community Development Director Ben Bryner, Planning Manager Daniel Ponder, Planner Christopher Pham, Planner/Urban Forester Ivana Gonzalez, and Fire Marshal Rob Mckeown 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1a May 11, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes May 26, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission Worksession Meeting Minutes Commissioner Savoie made a motion to approve the May 11, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes and the May 26, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission Worksession Meeting Minutes, seconded by Commissioner Sandifer. The motion was carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 – Groves, Remley, Ebert, Obinabo, Savoie, Sandifer, Arnold Nay: 0 2. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS 2a Consideration of a Special Use Permit for an accessory building on Lot 7, Block 3, Quail Crest Estates, zoned R-15 Single-Family Residential, located at 3505 Blue Quail Lane, Case ZC26-013. Planning Manager Daniel Ponder presented case ZC26-013 and briefed the Commission on the request. The proposed accessory building would exceed the maximum allowable size requirements. The applicants, John and Chelsey Cullen, 3505 Blue Quail Lane, Colleyville, TX, came forward and spoke on the request. They stated that the request was intended to provide parking space for multiple family vehicles and to protect those vehicles from inclement weather. The applicant stated that neighboring properties had similar sized garages and that the proposed garage would be compatible with the neighborhood. The Commission inquired about any future uses for the garage once the applicant’s family moves out, and the applicant replied that storage of vehicles would remain the primary use. The public hearing was opened. With no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes June 8, 2026 City of Colleyville Page 3 There was discussion between the Commissioners regarding the request. The Commissioners were impressed with the preparedness of the applicants on the case. Chair Groves commented that the new standards should apply, and that neighboring properties likely had garages that exceed the maximum allowable square footage due to them being built in the 1990s. There was discussion regarding the preservation of the existing pergola. Commissioner Obinabo made a motion to approve case ZC26-013 to allow for a total of 6.3% accessory building coverage on the property, seconded by Commissioner Arnold. The motion was carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 – Remley, Ebert, Obinabo, Savoie, Sandifer, Arnold Nay: 1 – Groves 2b Consideration of a Special Use Permit for a carport on Lot 1R, Block 1, Walker Addition, zoned R-40 Single-Family Residential, located at 5301 Montclair Drive, Case ZC26-014. Commissioner Savoie recused himself due to a potential conflict of interest. Planner/Urban Forester Ivana Gonzalez presented case ZC26-014 and briefed the Commission on the request and any plan updates. The proposed carport requires a Special Use Permit because it is placed in front of the home and exceeds the maximum allowable square footage. The applicant, Bethany Powers, 5301 Montclair Drive, Colleyville, TX, spoke regarding the request. She stated the proposed carport location meets setbacks, is aesthetically cohesive with the home being built, and is required due to her family needing covered parking. She stated that the carport is placed outside of the required visibility triangle and that any property maintenance that she would need to do to keep the visibility triangle clear was not related to the carport request. The Commissioners questioned the applicant regarding the request. Commissioner Obinabo asked about the visibility concerns listed in the opposition letter and whether the neighbors and the applicant had met to discuss the request yet. The applicant stated that the neighbors likely misunderstood the proposed location of the carport and that they have not met with the neighbors yet. Chair Groves asked the applicant if square footage could be eliminated to bring the carport in compliance with the maximum square footage allowance. Hans Hermann, the architect and landscape architect for the carport, came forward and stated the extra square footage was required for drainage purposes and for aesthetic coherence. He further stated that the location was determined based on existing drainage facilities on the property. Bethany Powers stated that the size of modern cars warranted the square Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes June 8, 2026 City of Colleyville Page 4 footage of the proposed carport. When inquired about the landscape plantings, she stated that everything was planted in accordance with city standards for the house building permit. She concluded by stating the construction timeline should finalize for the house within 3 weeks. The public hearing was opened. Justin Powers, 5301 Montclair Drive, did not wish to speak, but did wish to record their support of the case. James Hugh, 6308 Winston Street, Dallas, TX, did not wish to speak, but did wish to record their support of the case. Brent Walker, 5309 Montclair Drive, spoke in support of the case. He stated that the homes for the family compound took longer to build due to the COVID-19 pandemic and that he was sympathetic to the neighbors’ frustrations related to construction. Hans Hermann, 350 N. Ervay Street, Dallas, TX, spoke in support of the case. He stated that an additional driveway would be added on the property to further alleviate the parking of vehicles on the street. Edward Lutz, 2314 Carlisle Avenue, spoke in opposition of the case. He stated that the carport is inconsistent with the overall neighborhood design and that the carport would lead to a crowded aesthetic. He stated that the applicant made no effort to meet with neighbors and that the carport would have a negative effect on Leyton Grove property values. Commissioner Obinabo asked Mr. Lutz about the existing screening on Leyton Grove Lane. Kristy Ramundi, 5309 Braedon Lane, spoke in opposition of the case. She stated that the carport was visually inconsistent with the neighborhood and would negatively impact visibility. She requested that the applicants relocate their carport elsewhere on the lot. Beverly Wood, 2200 Hawthorne Avenue, did not wish to speak, but did wish to record their opposition to the case. Michael Karing, 2200 Hawthorne Avenue, spoke in opposition of the case. He expressed disdain for the location of the carport and the overall number of improvements on the 5309 and 5301 Montclair Drive properties. He further expressed aesthetic disdain, visibility concerns, and stated the applicant made no effort to meet with neighbors. With no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes June 8, 2026 City of Colleyville Page 5 Bethany Powers, the applicant, came forward to address comments made during the public hearing. She stated that the location was justified and met setbacks, the carport would not have any visibility impacts, and that the impervious surface was existing and tied to the permit for the construction of the home. She further stated that the architecture and materials used would be high-quality and would not have any negative property value impacts. The Chair called a recess at 8:01 p.m. The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was called back into session at 8:03 p.m. There was further discussion between the Commissioners regarding the carport. Commissioner Remley stated that the issues raised by the neighbors and the Commission regarding construction screening in the visibility triangle were not relevant to the request. Commissioner Ebert agreed with Commissioner Remley, stating the request raised no planning concerns and that other issues with the site should be dealt with by code enforcement. Commissioner Obinabo stated that the carport being in front of the house was not in character for the neighborhood and suggested tabling the case to allow for neighborhood discussions. Commissioner Sandifer stated the carport being in front of the house was the determining factor in her voting decision. Chair Groves stated that the carport could be relocated and agreed that the applicant should table the request to meet with the neighbors. Bethany Powers came forward to address the existing construction screening, stating that she could remove it, but that the carport would create no visibility issues. Edward Lutz came forward and stated the carport did not meet the aesthetic characteristics of the neighborhood. Commissioner Arnold made a motion to approve Case ZC26-014. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ebert. The motion was carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 – Remley, Arnold, Ebert Nay: 3 – Groves, Sandifer, Obinabo Abstain: 1 – Savoie The motion failed and the case was denied. 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS The public hearing was opened. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes June 8, 2026 City of Colleyville Page 6 Michael Karing, 2200 Hawthorne Avenue, came forward and inquired about a comment Commissioner Ebert made during the meeting. Brent Walker, 5309 Montclair Avenue, came forward and inquired about the reason for the carport denial. 4. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m. The minutes were written and prepared by: Christopher Pham Christopher Pham Planner The meeting minutes were approved on August 10, 2026, by a vote of 7-0.