BM 1997-11-20 PZMinutes of November 20, 1997
PLANNING AND ZONING C0MAUSSION
A joint meeting of the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell
was held on Thursday, November 20, 1997, at 6 p.m. which was immediately followed by a
closed Executive Session to discuss utility location in Primary Image Zones with the City
Attorney. After adjournment of the joint meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission met in
pre -session at approximately 7 p.m., and in regular session at 7:30 p.m. in the Coppell Town
Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following Council members were
present for the joint meeting:
Mayor Candy Sheehan
Mayor Pro Tem Marsha Tunnell
Councilman Bill York
Councilman Larry Wheeler
Councilman Norm Alexander
Councilman Chuck Sturges
City Manager Jim Witt also attended.
The following Planning and Zoning members were present:
Vice Chairman Rick McCaffrey
Commissioner Angelo DeFilippo
Commissioner Texx Stewart
Commissioner Anna Kittrell
Commissioner Jon Nesbit
Commissioner Karen Turner
Also present were City Attorney Bob Hager, Assistant City Engineer Mike Martin, Fire
Marshall Travis Crump, Planning Director Gary Sieb, Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen,
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro and Sr. Administrative Secretary Barbara
Jahoda. Chairman Stan Lowry was absent.
JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING
C011 MSSION: 6 p.m. (Open to the Public)
1. Call to Order
Mayor Candy Sheehan convened the Council and Planning Commission into joint
Regular and Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government
Code to seek legal advice concerning utility location in primary image zones. Vice
Chairman Rick McCaffrey called the Planning and Zoning Commission into Executive
Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to seek legal advice
concerning utility location in primary image zones and in conjunction with the joint
meeting with City Council and the Mayor.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: (Closed to the Public)
2. Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney.
1. Utility location in Primary Image Zones.
Discussion was held.
JOINT WORK SESSION: (Open to the Public)
3. Discussion of planning policies, procedures and actions.
Mayor Candy Sheehan discussed the six goals set by Council for the next five years, the
six top priority tasks and four high priority tasks that Council will work on over the next
five years (list attached) .
Mayor Candy Sheehan adjourned the joint session of City Council and Planning
Commission at approximately 6:50 p.m.
4. Briefing on the Agenda.
Staff briefed the Commission on the upcoming cases.
5. Call to Order.
Vice Chairman McCaffrey called the meeting to order.
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6. Approval of Minutes dated October 16, 1997.
Commissioner DeFilippo made a motion to approve the minutes of October 16, 1997, as
written. Commissioner Turner seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners
Nesbit, Stewart, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Turner and DeFilippo voting in favor. None
opposed.
7. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Case No. PD -133R, Magnolia
Pa i , amending the Site Plan for property zoned PD -SF, HC & FP (Planned
Development, Single Family, Highway Commercial and Floodplain), to allow for the
deletion of alleys for Lots 8-12, Zone A, and Lots 27-39, Zone A, as well as to
increase the rear building line from 20 to 35 feet for Lots 37-39, Zone A, at the
request of Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission,
showing an exhibit of the proposed development and giving a history of the Planned
Development, including the fact that when City Council approved the Planned
Development in August of 1994, 19 conditions were attached. She also reviewed the six
key issues that the developer agreed to at that time. She stated that the applicant is now
requesting an amendment to the Site Plan to allow the elimination of some alleys and to
increase the rear building line from 20 feet 35 feet on three lots and explained these
requests to the Commission. Ms. Moro stated that during the DRC process, the Fire
Department expressed its concern with only having one entrance and exit to the
development and strongly suggested an alternative ingress and/or egress. She then stated
that Staff recommends approval of this amendment, subject to the three recommended
conditions listed on the Staff Report.
Bill Anderson, Dowdey, Anderson and Associates, Inc., 5226 Village Creek Drive, Suite
200, Plano, TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer
any questions. He showed and reviewed an exhibit of the 26 acre park which will be
dedicated to the City and stated that they have been in contact with the Leisure Services
Department regarding this project. He stated that the applicant will comply with the
three recommended conditions as stated on the Staff Report.
Discussion followed, including the fact that there is only one exit from the subdivision.
Mr. Anderson stated his reasons for having only one entrance and exit, reasoning that the
developer has a concern that if there's another point of ingress and egress, when Denton
Tap at S.H. 121 is signalized, motorists may use the development as a cut -through to get
to and from S.H. 121 /Denton Tap Road. He emphasized that future homeowners want to
feel safe and secure in their enclave with a controlled entrance at one location. Fire
Marshall Travis Crump spoke with regard to the advantages of having a second
ingress/egress and asked that this not be an extension of an alley way, but be an actual
street. He stated that if for some reason the main entrance off Denton Tap Road were
blocked, this would provide emergency vehicles another entrance to the subdivision.
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Planning Director Gary Sieb suggested that a condition be added that an access road be
provided to the satisfaction of the State, the Engineering and Fire Departments, and the
developer. Mr. Anderson stated that this would be agreeable.
Since this is a Public Hearing, Vice Chairman McCaffrey asked for people present who
wanted to speak in favor of this request to come forward.
There were none.
Vice Chairman McCaffrey then asked for people present who wanted to speak in
opposition to this request to come forward.
There were none.
Vice Chairman McCaffrey closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve PD -133R, Magnolia Park, subject to
the following conditions:
1) Place all conditions of the Planned Development as enumerated in the adopted
ordinance on the face of the Zoning Exhibit.
2) On the Zoning Exhibit, reword the paragraph entitled Amendment to PD as
follows:
I) Request alley deletion for Lots 8-12 and Lots 27-39, Zone A. (Lot
numbers on Zoning Exhibits may change with Final Plat.)
ii) Rear building line increased to 35 feet for Lots 37-39, Zone A.
3) Revise the Site Plan to reflect the lot layout and lot/block numbering of the
submitted Final Plat.
4) An additional egress near Lot 1, Block A, onto the 121 Bypass be designed
and approved by City staff.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nesbit; motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners Nesbit, Stewart, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Turner and DeFilippo voting in
favor. None opposed.
8. To consider the approval of Magnolia Park, Final Plat, to allow the development of
a 114 -lot residential development on 51 acres of property located at the southwest
corner of Denton Tap Road and S.H. 121 Bypass, at the request of Dowdey,
Anderson & Associates, Inc.
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Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission,
showing an exhibit of the residential portion of the proposed subdivision and gave some
history regarding the plat. She stated Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat,
subject to the recommended conditions listed on the Staff Report, asking Bob Hager, City
Attorney, to rephrase Condition ##5, and noting that Condition ##6 has been addressed.
Bill Anderson, Dowdey, Anderson and Associates, Inc., 5226 Village Creek Drive, Suite
200, Plano, TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer
any questions. He stated that he is in agreement with all conditions.
There was no discussion.
Commissioner DeFilippo made a motion to approve the Magnolia Park, Final Plat,
subject to the following conditions:
1) Granting of the two requested variances (deletion of alleys for Lot 1-10, Blk.
E, Lots 1 through 25, Blk. D, Lots 1-7, Blk. B, and Lots 27 through 35,
Block E, as well as increasing the rear yard setback from 20 to 35 feet on
Lots 34-36, Blk. E.
2) Provide an egress near Lot 1, Block A, onto the 121 Bypass.
3) Resolving the issue of the drainage runoff from residential lots into the park
land.
4) Place notation on face of the plat with regards to limiting the use of wood
fencing in backyards adjacent to the open space or park land.
5) The developer and the City enter into a Development Agreement within 90
days of the filing of the Final Plat to obtain appropriate grant(s) for the
acquisition of park land and improvements.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner; motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners Nesbit, Stewart, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Turner and DeFilippo voting in
favor. None opposed.
9. To consider the approval of Connell Family Y.M.C.A. Lot 1, Block 1, Preliminary
Plat and Site Plan Review, to allow the development of a private fitness center with
an indoor gymnasium, swimming pool, weight room, and childcare facilities on
5.366 acres of property located at the southeast corner of Town Center Boulevard
and Town Center Drive, at the request of Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc.
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Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission,
showing an exhibit of the proposed development. He stated that since the packets went
out to the Commission, the applicant has provided additional information and a revised
Site Plan which shows a 6' high masonry screening wall on a portion of rear building line
and some landscape screening on the most southerly end of the eastern property line and
stated that as improvements are added later on, the screening wall would be extended.
He stated that Council can modify or waive a screening wall requirement and the
Commission could make a recommendation to Council to do so, if appropriate. Mr.
Virtanen read into the record the notes that were added by the applicant. He noted that
there will be no monument sign. Concerning the Preliminary Plat, Mr. Virtanen noted
that staff has no evidence that Town Center Boulevard and Town Center Drive are
dedicated streets. He also advised the Commission that the plat should not be approved
without frontage on a public street. If dedication was by separate instrument, the volume
and page where recorded should appear on the Plat. He then stated that Staff
recommends approval of the Site Plan, subject to the recommended conditions listed in
the Staff Report, noting Condition #2 needed modification since there will be no
monument sign, and recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat, subject to the four
recommended conditions listed in the Staff Report.
Bill Anderson, Dowdey, Anderson and Associates, Inc., 5226 Village Creek Drive, Suite
200, Plano, TX, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer
any questions and showed a model of the proposed building. He stated that the brick
color will be a range between that used on the library and the Overton Bank with cast
stone/lime stone highlights. He then asked the Commission to address the landscaping on
the east side of the building because of the heavily wooded area. It is hoped that this area
can be left in its natural state and the developer will ask for feedback from the Chaucer
Estates residents as to this thought. Mr. Anderson stated that the developer would like to
explore a treed solid screening wall along the east side of the building in lieu of a 6'
solid masonry screening wall (he showed an exhibit of the proposed trees that were used
at a subdivision in Plano.)
Discussion followed. Some concern was voiced about the lack of elevation illustrations
showing detailing of the proposed building. City Attorney Hager suggested that the
Commission may wish to approve the Preliminary Plat and withhold the Site Plan
approval. This would allow the applicant to go through the platting process so that they
can start grading and give the applicant time to submit elevations. Mr. Anderson stated
that if it's necessary, this would be agreeable.
Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve the C=ell Family YMCA. Lot 1.
Block 1, Prelimi= PI , subject to the following recommended conditions:
(1) Provision of a notation showing that Town Center Boulevard and Town Center
Drive have been dedicated; or, if not, dedication of these streets with the final plat
of this subdivision.
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2) Provision of a looped private 8" water line along the north and east side (See
Engineering comments).
3) Connection of the proposed 39" RCP to the existing drainage north of the
development (See Engineering comments) .
4) Compliance with all other provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and City Code.
5) Provision of elevations of all four sides of the proposed building.
It was noted that the Site Plan was not approved.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner DeFilippo; motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners Nesbit, Stewart, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Turner and DeFilippo voting in
favor. None opposed.
10. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Park West Commerce Center,
Replat of Lots 1-2, Block 5 and Site Plan Review, to allow the development of a
151,304 square foot office facility on 14.2799 acres of property located at the
southwest corner of Beltline Road and Airline Drive, at the request of Halff
Associates, Inc.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission,
showing exhibits of the proposal and stating this complex will house the IBM Call
Center, employing between 800-1,000 employees. Ms. Moro stated that there is an
oversized landscaping strip on the western portion of the parking area using a number of
stone pavers, each measuring approximately 25 square feet as a feature, plus stone
pavement features in two landscape islands on the northern and southern elevation. The
Commission is asked to make a determination whether or not this stone pavement should
be considered landscaping or regular paving, although Staff feels it's a landscape feature.
She stated that Staff recommends approval of the Replat, as well as the Site Plan, subject
to the five recommended conditions listed on the Staff Report, with the addition of a sixth
condition requesting a title change for the Replat.
Dennis Chovan, Halff Associates, Inc. 8616 Northwest Plaza Drive, Dallas, TX 75225,
was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions. He
showed a model of the proposal, indicating the trellises and landscape areas and
addressed Staff comments. Mr. Gordon Arnold of Alliance Architects, 12750 Merit
Drive, Suite 550 LB 52, Dallas, TX 75251, was also present.
Some discussion followed.
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Since this is a Public Hearing, Vice Chairman McCaffrey asked for people present who
wanted to speak in favor of this request to come forward.
There were none.
Vice Chairman McCaffrey then asked for people present who wanted to speak in
opposition to this request to come forward.
There were none.
Vice Chairman McCaffrey closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve the Park West Commerce Center,
Rolat of Lots 1&2. Block 5, and Site Plan, subject to the following conditions:
(1) Submit the A1.2 elevations showing in detail the screen wall with wood and steel
trellis.
2) Replace the red tip photinia with the Nellie R. Stevens Holly on the landscape
plan.
3) The surface of the stepping stones will be limestone.
4) Modify the monument sign and bring it into compliance with city code.
5) Payment of impact fees.
6) Rename the plat to read "Replat of Lots 1&2 of Block 5.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner DeFilippo; motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners Nesbit, Stewart, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Turner and DeFilippo voting in
favor. None opposed.
A ten-minute break was called.
11. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the approval of Freeport North, Rep d of Lot 1
and Lot 2, Block 2 and Site Plan Review, to allow the development of a 310,000
square foot office/warehouse distribution facility on a 16.588 acre tract of land
located at the northwest corner of Royal Lane and Northpoint Drive, at the request
of Halff Associates, Inc.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission,
showing an exhibit of the area and stating that the applicant is requesting a variance from
City Council regarding the 6' high masonry screening wall requirement to screen the
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truck court. They are proposing a 6' high living screen (7 berms along the north side of
Northpoint Drive with trees on top). Also, there are berms proposed along Royal Lane.
Ms. Moro stated that Staff recommends approval of the Replat and Site Plan, subject to
the three conditions listed in the Staff Report, with the addition of a condition to modify
the legal description to include Lot 2.
Pat Acker, Halff Associates, Inc., 8616 Northwest Plaza Drive, Dallas, TX 75225, was
present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any questions and stated
that he was in agreement with all recommended conditions.
Some discussion followed relative to the berm.
Since this is a Public Hearing, Vice Chairman McCaffrey asked for people present who
wanted to speak in favor of this request to come forward.
There were none.
Vice Chairman McCaffrey then asked for people present who wanted to speak in
opposition to this request to come forward.
There were none.
Vice Chairman McCaffrey closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Nesbit made a motion to approve the Fre ort North. Rolat of Lots 1 and
2, Block 2, and Site Plan, subject to the following recommended conditions:
1) Change Thweatt Road to Sandy Lake Road on the vicinity map on the site plan.
2) City Council modification of the screening wall requirement to allow a 6 foot high
berm with living screen.
3) Payment of impact fees.
4) Modify the legal description to include Lot 2.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner DeFilippo; motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners Nesbit, Stewart, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Turner and DeFilippo voting in
favor. None opposed.
12. To consider the approval of CoDuell Commons, Site Plan Review, to allow the
development of a 4,350 square foot office building on a 33,039 square foot site
located along the east side of MacArthur Blvd., approximately 152 feet south of
Riverchase Drive, at the request of Winkelman and Associates, Inc.
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Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission,
showing exhibits of the proposed site and the revised plans submitted by the applicant in
response to the Staff Report. He explained that three parking spaces have been removed
because of their location and two additional parking spaces have been added and said the
building elevations now show the proposed monument sign. Mr. Virtanen suggested that
a commitment as to color and material would be appropriate. He stated that since the
applicant has made the modifications to the Site Plan as suggested by Staff, Staff
recommends approval of this project, subject to the eight recommended conditions listed
on the Staff Report.
Mike Twichell, Michael F. Twichell, Inc., 3624 Oak Lawn, Suite 320, Dallas, TX
75219, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions and stated that the materials planned on being used for this project are the same
as those used on the retail center. The landscaping and building will match the quality
already on the ground. He also stated that he is in agreement with Staff's recommended
conditions. Fehmi Karahan, The Karahan Companies, 5429 LBJ Freeway, Suite 340,
Dallas, TX 75240, and owner of Riverchase Plaza Shopping Center, was also present to
discuss the attached signage lettering and volunteered attached signs to be uniform white
channel back -lit lettering.
Some discussion followed.
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to approve the Copnell Commons Site Plan, subject
to the following recommended conditions:
1) Construction of the building in accordance with elevations and building materials
submitted and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City
Council.
2) Location of rooftop mechanical equipment such as to be screened from ground
level by the roof parapets shown.
3) Lettering on the monument sign to be white with signage limited to that shown on
plans and elevations.
4) Attached signs to be uniform white channel back -lit letters.
5) Provision of exterior light fixtures of the same type as utilized on adjoining
property.
6) Provision of underground electrical service on-site throughout.
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7) Payment of impact fees.
8) Compliance with all other provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and City Code.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Stewart; motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioners Nesbit, Stewart, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Turner and DeFilippo voting in
favor. None opposed.
13. To consider the approval of CoVWJ Center for the Arts, Site Plan Review, to allow
the conversion of the existing Fire Station #2 into a community arts center located at
157 S. Moore Road, at the request of the City of Coppell.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission,
showing exhibits of the proposed site and stating that there were some site limitations for
this proposed use which he reviewed, i.e., landscaping, driveway(s), parking, etc. He
stated that a joint -use parking agreement had been executed between the City of Coppell
and the Coppell Independent School District to use parking spaces at Austin Elementary
School for off-site parking. He also stated the lack of handicap parking spaces near the
entrance of the proposed Arts Center building was brought to Staff's attention and four
handicap spaces will now be provided. Mr. Virtanen then stated that Staff recommends
approval of the Site Plan, Landscape Plan and parking agreement.
Some discussion followed.
Robert Batson, Architect, 1602 Alden, Irving, TX 75061, was present to represent this
item before the Commission and answer any questions.
Additional discussion followed.
Although this is not a Public Hearing, Vice Chairman McCaffrey offered to listen to any
citizen(s) who may be present to express their comments and/or concerns. The following
citizen responded:
R. G. Harrell, 548 Westoak Grove, Coppell, TX, expressed his concerns
regarding the joint -use agreement, primarily the cancellation clause.
City Attorney Bob Hager stated that the joint -use agreement meets the requirements of
the inter -local agreement under the Government Code for two political subdivisions to
enter into an agreement. He stated that although this agreement has a cancellation clause,
he has never seen an agreement that didn't have a cancellation provision in the event that
the property would have to be used for some other purpose, i.e., expansion of the
building to accommodate additional children that might cause a change in this agreement
and this would be their right.
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Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve the Copuell Center for the Arts Site
Plan as presented (39 on-site parking spaces, 4 of which designated as handicap spaces
and acceptance of the off-site parking agreement). The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Kittrell; motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Nesbit, Stewart,
Kittrell, McCaffrey, Turner and DeFilippo voting in favor. None opposed.
14. To consider the approval of MacArthur Plaza, Lot 4, Block 1, Final Plat, (Upper
Image Car Wash) to allow the development of a self-service car wash on a .668 acre
tract of land located along the west side of MacArthur Blvd., approximately 1,014
feet north of Beltline Road, at the request of Graham Associates, Inc.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Isabelle Moro introduced the item to the Commission,
showing exhibits of the proposal and giving a history of the site. She stated that Staff
recommends approval of this Final Plat, subject to all development conditions of the
amended Planned Development as enumerated in the adopted Ordinance being placed on
the face of the Final Plat.
Wade Walker, Graham Associates, 616 Six Flags Drive, Suite 400, Arlington, TX,
76011, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions and stated that he was in agreement with the condition.
Some discussion followed regarding the maintenance of the common area. Planning
Director Gary Sieb stated that this issue became a large concern when this amended PD
went to Council. A member of the Oppel family (owner of the proposed car wash)
assured Council that this area would be enhanced and well maintained.
Commissioner Turner made a motion to approve the MacArthur Plaza, Lot 4, Block 1,
Final Plat (U=er hnage Car Wash), subject to all development conditions of the
amended Planned Development as enumerated in the adopted Ordinance being placed on
the face of the Final Plat. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nesbit; motion
carried (6-0) with Commissioners Nesbit, Stewart, Kittrell, McCaffrey, Turner and
DeFilippo voting in favor. None opposed.
15. To consider the approval of Gunner Subdivision, Lots 1 and 2, Block A. Final Plat,
to permit construction of a 600 -unit apartment complex to be built in two phases on
separate tracts of property totaling 37.77 acres located on the south side of Beltline
Road, approximately 2,100 feet east of MacArthur Blvd., at the request of Carson,
Salcedo, McWilliams, Inc.
Assistant Planning Director Pert Virtanen introduced the item to the Commission,
showing exhibits of the proposed site and stating that when Council reviewed the Site
Plan, it felt that the three story buildings should not front Beltline Road. Consequently,
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the applicant has changed the Site Plan to reflect only two story buildings fronting
Beltline Road, moving the three story structures elsewhere on the site. He also
mentioned that some very minor location changes were made to the Site Plan but that the
Plat conforms with the Preliminary Plat and Staff recommends approval, subject to the
applicant providing documentation from the Valley Ranch Associations concerning
private restrictions.
Michael Gonzales, Carlson-Salcedo-McWilliams, 1201 Main Street, Suite 1530, Dallas,
TX 75202, was present to represent this item before the Commission and answer any
questions and stated that he was in agreement with the condition.
There was no discussion.
Commissioner DeFilippo made a motion to approve the Gunner Subdivision, Lots 1 and
2, Block A. Final Plat, subject to the applicant providing documentation from the Valley
Ranch Associations concerning private restrictions. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Kittrell, motion carried (6-0) with Commissioners Nesbit, Stewart,
Kittrell, McCaffrey, Turner and DeFilippo voting in favor. None opposed
16. Introduction into the record of a recommendation to amend the Bylaws of the
Planning and Zoning Commission relative to attendance and clarification
language.
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item and advised the Commission of minor
changes made to the Bylaws, focusing attention on the new Section 1-10-3.7 concerning
Attendance of Commission Members which has been a policy followed by the
Commission but which was never officially incorporated into the Bylaws.
Some discussion followed. The revised Bylaws will come before the Commission on
December 18th for an official vote of acceptance. A 2/3rds vote of the Commission is
required.
17. General discussion concerning planning and zoning issues
A. Update on Council planning agenda actions
Planning Director Gary Sieb updated the Commission on the Planning and Zoning
cases brought before Council on November 11th, particularly the action taken on
Case No. S -1084R, Kwik Kar.
B. Director's comments
a. Proposed in-house training session for P&Z Commissioners.
Planning Director Sieb stated that the Human Resources Department is
trying to determine if the COG instructors will break specific classes down
into two 4 -hour classes for in-house training. More information to come.
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Planning Director Sieb addressed the issue of Commissioners being approached
by developers and being asked opinions of certain cases or how Commissioners
feel about a particular development in the City, etc. He stated that typically,
when a developer has submitted a case for review by the Staff, they are told that
if they want to speak with Commission members, call all or none. If contacted
Commissioners are encouraged to hear what the developer has to say, but are
cautioned not to commit one way or the other before the actual hearing. He stated
that if a developer contacts the Commission before a case has been submitted to
Staff, Commissioners might want to suggest that the developer submit its case so
that Staff can review it and relate its opinion as to the case's merit.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:25 p.m.
Rick McCaffre , V ce Chairman
ATTEST:
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Barbaia B. Jahoda, Sr. Administrative Secretary
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GOALS: 2003
1. Financial/Stable City Government
2. Expansion of Business/Commercial/Retail
3. Quality/Well-Maintained Infrastructure/Facilities
4. Leisure/Recreational Opportunities for all
5. Effective Transportation/Road System that Preserves
Neighborhood Integrity
6. Home Town Feeling -- A Place Where People Know Each Other
Priority Tasks
1. Wagon Wheel Park Development/Master Plan
2. Retail Development Strategy
3. Recreation/Aquatic Center
4. Road Improvements
5. Maintenance Plan for Infrastructure
6. Park/Recreation Master Plan
HIGH
7. Community Information Action Plan
8. Town Center Plan Development
9. City Logo
10. Neighborhood Streets/Direction -- Pilot Projects