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Town of Trophy Club
Planning & Zoning Commission Public Hearing & Regular Session Agenda
100 Municipal Drive
Trophy Club, Texas 76262
Thursday, August 17, 2006
7:00 P.M.
A.1 Call to order and announce a quorum.
B.1 Public Hearing:
Consider and Ordinance amending Chapter XIII, Article 5, Section 5.03 of the
Town's Zoning Ordinance to allow hard top pool covers as an approved accessory
structure use and to provide regulations for the same.
B.2 Public Hearing:
Consider an amendment to Chapter 13, Article IV, Section 4.15 to provide
regulations for the modification of masonry requirements for structures built in the
CR-Commercial Recreation Zoning District. (Applicant: Scott Beck, Beck
Properties).
C.1 Discuss and take appropriate action relative to:
An Ordinance amending Chapter XIII, Article 5, Section 5.03 of the Town's Zoning
Ordinance to allow hard top pool covers as an approved accessory structure use and
to provide regulations for the same.
C.2 Discuss and take appropriate action relative to:
Consider an amendment to Chapter 13, Article IV, Section 4.15 to provide
regulations for the modification of masonry requirements for structures built in the
CR-Commercial Recreation Zoning District. (Applicant: Scott Beck, Beck
Properties).
C.3 Review and approve minutes.
a. 6 July 2006
b. 3 August 2006
D.1 Adjournment.
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the Planning and Zoning Coordinator Date: 8-17-2006
Subject: Agenda Item No.A.1
Call to order and announce a quorum.
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the Planning and Zoning Coordinator Date: 8-17-2006
Subject: Agenda Item No.B.1
Public Hearing:
Consider and Ordinance amending Chapter XIII, Article 5, Section 5.03 of the
Town's Zoning Ordinance to allow hard top pool covers as an approved accessory
structure use and to provide regulations for the same.
STAFF COMMENTS:
The following Ordinance is based on a previous agenda item of the Commission. This
Ordinance amendment lists hard top pool covers as an approved accessory structure use and
regulates their height. I have included pictures of the cover for your information.
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Hard Top Cover Advantages
1. IMPROVES CHILD SAFETY
2. 100% MAINTENANCE FREE
3. WIND RATED UP TO 146MPH
4. CAN WITHSTAND A 2000LB-DISTRIBUTED LOAD IN A FIVE-FOOT RADIUS
5. LIGHT WEIGHT DESIGN, STACKABLE ON OR OFF THE POOL
6. LIFTS UP FOR EASY POOL ACCESS
7. WILL NOT OBSTRUCT YOUR VIEW
8. SOLAR PROPERTIES WILL INCREASE WATER TEMPERATURE BY UP TO 25
DEGREES
9. FREE YOUR POOL FROM DEBRIS, INSECTS AND ANIMALS
10. COVER COMES FULLY ASSEMBLED AND INSTALLS IN LESS THAN 2 HOURS
11. SAVE MONEY ON CHEMICALS AND WATER
112. NO PUMPING WATER OFF COVER
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Ordinance No. 2006-__
An accessory structure shall comply in all respects with the requirements of this ordinance applicable to the
main structure, and in accordance with the following:
All residentially zoned districts shall be subject to the following regulations.
1. Permitted Accessory Structures
a. Accessory structures less than one hundred twenty (120) square feet of floor area shall not
require a building permit.
b. The following structures and uses shall be permitted as accessory to the principal structure
provided that none shall be a source of income to the owner or user of the principal single-family
dwelling,
i. Detached private garage in connection with any use, provided that no such garage shall
face a golf course; and provided that any detached garage which faces a street be located a
minimum of forty-five feet (45’) from the front property line; and provided, however, that
the requirement that no such garage face any street shall not apply where the rear yard of a
lot abuts a street which is contiguous to the perimeter of the Town, unless otherwise
provided by ordinance.
ii. Cabana, pavilion, gazebo
iii. Storage/utility buildings (masonry or wood)
iv. Greenhouse (as hobby, not business)
v. Home workshop
vi. Flag Pole less than twenty feet (20’)
vii. Tennis court/ Basketball court
viii. Guest House
ix. Swimming Pool/Hard Top Pool Cover
c. In all residentially zoned districts, when any of the foregoing permitted residential
accessory uses are detached from the principal single-family dwelling, such accessory
uses shall be located:
i. Behind the front building setback; and
ii. A minimum of twenty feet (20’) from any street right of way; and
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iii. A minimum of six feet (6’) from rear and side lot lines.
d. An accessory use shall not be located within any identified easement.
e. Height Requirements:
i. Hard top pool covers shall not exceed four feet (4’) in height above the outside
perimeter of the pool.
ii. Accessory structures permitted in these districts shall not exceed one story in
height, except for storage/utility structures which shall not exceed six feet (6’) in
height.
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the Planning and Zoning Coordinator Date: 8-17-2006
Subject: Agenda Item No.B.2
Public Hearing:
Consider an amendment to Chapter 13, Article IV, Section 4.15 to provide
regulations for the modification of masonry requirements for structures built in the
CR-Commercial Recreation Zoning District. (Applicant: Scott Beck, Beck
Properties).
STAFF COMMENTS:
Beck Properties, on behalf of the Trophy Club Country Club, is planning to construct a
maintenance facility for the Club. The current facility is located in Hogan’s Glen. They would
like the new facility to be constructed of metal. The masonry requirements for the CR Zoning
District require all principal and accessory buildings and structures be constructed of 100 percent
masonry.
Beck has therefore requested an amendment to the CR District regulations to allow a
modification to the masonry requirements. Staff has prepared the following Ordinance
amendment for your review. The amendment is set up so that the applicant would have to meet
certain criteria in order for the masonry modification to be granted. The new criteria begins with
no. 7.
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M. Masonry Requirement:
1. All principal and accessory buildings and structures shall be of exterior fire resistant construction
having one hundred percent (100%) of the total exterior walls, excluding doors, windows and porches,
constructed of brick or stone including the area above the first floor ceiling plate line.
2. Painted tilt wall and painted concrete block shall not be permitted as finished masonry material.
3. Stucco shall be used only as an accent material subject to prior approval of P & Z.
4. All other chimneys surfaces shall also be of brick, stone, or stucco.
5. Other materials of equal characteristics may be allowed upon approval of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
6. Masonry materials shall be of earth tones and shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning
Commission for recommendation and to the Town Council for approval. For the purpose of this
section, earth tones shall be understood to consist of darker and pastel shades of the color spectrum,
which may generally be found in the natural environment. These colors shall not generally consist of
the vibrants or florescents of the color spectrum.
7. The Town Council upon recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Commission shall have the
power to modify masonry regulations where the literal enforcement of this Ordinance would result in
practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship and the relief granted would not be contrary to the public
interest but would do substantial justice in accordance with the spirit of the Ordinance.
a.
For the purpose of this Ordinance, the following are established as general conditions, ALL of
which shall be met upon granting any waiver or modification to the masonry requirements as
outlined in this Section.
(i) No diminution value of surrounding properties would be suffered; and
(ii) Granting the permit would be of benefit to the public interest and surrounding properties;
and
(iii) Denial of the permit would result in unnecessary hardship to the owner seeking it; and
(iv) A zoning restriction as applied to the owner’s property interferes with the reasonable use of
the property, considering the unique setting of the property in its environment; and
(v) By granting the permit, substantial justice would be done; and
(vi) The use must not be contrary to the spirit of the Ordinance.
b.
The burden of demonstrating all general conditions have been met and that a modification is
appropriate is upon the person requesting the modification. The Town Council and Planning &
Zoning Commission may require a person requesting a modification to provide proof as each
body determines necessary and appropriate for the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Town
Council to evaluate the application for modification.
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the Planning and Zoning Coordinator Date: 8-17-2006
Subject: Agenda Item No.C.1
Discuss and take appropriate action relative to:
An Ordinance amending Chapter XIII, Article 5, Section 5.03 of the Town's Zoning
Ordinance to allow hard top pool covers as an approved accessory structure use and
to provide regulations for the same.
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the Planning and Zoning Coordinator Date: 8-17-2006
Subject: Agenda Item No.C.2
Discuss and take appropriate action relative to:
Consider an amendment to Chapter 13, Article IV, Section 4.15 to provide
regulations for the modification of masonry requirements for structures built in the
CR-Commercial Recreation Zoning District. (Applicant: Scott Beck, Beck
Properties).
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the Planning and Zoning Coordinator Date: 8-17-2006
Subject: Agenda Item No.C.3
Review and approve minutes.
a. 6 July 2006
b. 3 August 2006
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MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR SESSION FOR THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
6 JULY 2006
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in a Public
Hearing and a Regular Session on 6 July 2006, at 7:00 pm in the Boardroom of the
Trophy Club Administration Building, 100 Municipal Drive, Trophy Club, Texas 76262.
COMMISSIONERS ATTENDANCE:
Chairman Hill present
Vice Chairman Stephens present
Commissioner Ashby present
Commissioner Moss present
Commissioner Reed present
Commissioner Sheridan present
Commissioner Stamos present
STAFF AND GUESTS PRESENT:
Kerin C. Fleck Planning & Zoning Coordinator
A.1 CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM.
PUBLIC HEARING
B.1 CONSIDER:
A REQUEST FOR ZONE CHANGE FROM R-12 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO CR -
COMMERCIAL RECREATION FOR AN APPROXIMATE 4.038 ACRE TRACT OF LAND
LOCATED GENERALLY TO THE EAST AND THE SOUTH OF THE MUNICIPAL UTILITY
DISTRICT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FACILITY, AND BEING PART OF THE MARY
MEDLIN SURVEY, A-832, APPLICANT: BECK PROPERTIES. (ZCA-06-010)
The applicant was not present to address the Commission. Ms. Fleck gave a brief staff
report. Beck Properties received a zone change on the 1.751-acre tract of land east of
the Wastewater Treatment Plant back in March of this year. Since that time, they have
opted to add additional acreage so that the entire tract will abut the golf course
property.
REGULAR SESSION
C.1 DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATIVE TO:
A REQUEST FOR ZONE CHANGE FROM R-12 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO CR -
COMMERCIAL RECREATION FOR AN APPROXIMATE 4.038 ACRE TRACT OF LAND
LOCATED GENERALLY TO THE EAST AND TO THE SOUTH OF THE MUNICIPAL UTILITY
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DISTRICT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FACILITY, AND BEING PART OF THE MARY
MEDLIN SURVEY, A-832, APPLICANT: BECK PROPERTIES. (ZCA-06-010)
A motion was made to recommend approval of the request for rezone.
Motion: Sheridan
Second: Stephens
Ayes: Hill, Ashby, Moss, Reed
Nays: Stamos
Action: 6-1
Motion carried.
Commissioner Stamos voted to deny the request because the applicant was not
present.
This item will be forwarded to the Town Council 17 July 2006.
C.2 DISCUSS AND PROVIDE INPUT REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER XIII,
ARTICLE 5, SECTION 5.03 OF THE TOWN'S ZONING ORDINANCE, TO PROVIDE 1.)
HARD TOP POOL SAFETY COVERS, AND 2.) POOL ENCLOSURES AS APPROVED
PERMITTED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE USES.
Ms. Fleck introduced the item. Recently, a resident inquired about the possibility of
installing a hard top pool safety cover over his pool. The structure is considered an
accessory use, however this type of use is not currently permitted in the Town’s Zoning
Ordinance. The Town Council directed staff to draft provisions allowing this type of
structure, at their 19 June 2006 meeting.
The Commission discussed the height and building line restrictions suggested by staff.
The Commission directed Ms. Fleck to gather additional information from other cities
and bring this item back before the Commission at a later date.
C.3 REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES.
(A) 28 NOVEMBER 2005
(B) 8 DECEMBER 2005
(C) 16 FEBRUARY 2006
A motion was made to approve the minutes, as written.
Motion: Stamos
Second: Sheridan
Ayes: Hill, Ashby, Reed, Sheridan
Nays: None
Abstain: Moss
Action: 6-0-1
Motion carried.
D.1 Adjournment.
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Chairman Hill adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:35pm.
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MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR SESSION FOR THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
3 AUGUST 2006
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in a Public
Hearing and a Regular Session on 3 August 2006, at 7:00 pm in the Boardroom of the
Trophy Club Administration Building, 100 Municipal Drive, Trophy Club, Texas 76262.
COMMISSIONERS ATTENDANCE:
Chairman Hill present
Vice Chairman Stephens present
Commissioner Ashby present
Commissioner Moss present
Commissioner Reed present
Commissioner Sheridan present
Commissioner Stamos present
STAFF AND GUESTS PRESENT:
Kerin C. Fleck Planning & Zoning Coordinator
Don Ragan Applicant, Fellowship Methodist Church
Jeff Platt Applicant, Taco Bueno
Travis Bousquet The Bousquet Group, with Taco Bueno
Rick Martin Applicant, Vice President of Project Development,
Quanah Hospitality Partners, LP.
Larry Stewart Land Owner
Bilal Alizai Engineer, Jones & Boyd
Brandon Emmons Town Manager
Roger Unger Finance Director
Greg Lamont Council Member
A.1 CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM.
Chairman Hill called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm, announced a quorum was
present and explained the format of the meeting for the benefit of the audience.
B.1 DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATIVE TO A REQUEST FOR
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT FOR A CHRISTIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL ON 9 SEPTEMBER 2006
AT 101 TROPHY CLUB DRIVE, FELLOWSHIP METHODIST CHURCH. (APPLICANT: DON
RAGAN)
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Mr. Don Ragan addressed the Commission. Chairman Hill asked how many people
would attend, Mr. Ragan said as many as possible. Sound will be directed towards the
street and parking is anticipated to be located on the property across the street. Mr.
Ragan will be in contact with Beck Properties soon. Church members will go around to
homeowners n Sunset Drive to make them aware of the event. A stage will be set up
next to the church. It is anticipated that the event will go from approximately noon until
8:30 pm. Mr. Ragan will be in touch with Sergeant Delk to discuss traffic details.
A motion was made to recommend approval of the request for Temporary Use Permit
to the Town Council.
Motion: Ashby
Second: Reed
Ayes: Hill, Moss, Sheridan, Stamos, Stephens
This item will be forwarded to the Town Council 21 August 2006.
B.2 PUBLIC HEARING:
A. CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO TOWN ORDINANCE NO. 95-20, THE SAME BEING
PD-13, THE VILLAGE AT TROPHY CLUB, TO AMEND THE LIST OF PERMITTED USES
FOR TRACT 3 (VACANT LOT) TO ALLOW A RESTAURANT WITH DRIVE-THRU,
APPLICANT: JEFF PLATT, TACO BUENO, (CASE NO. PDAMD-06-022).
Mr. Jeff Platt addressed the Commission. Taco Bueno has been looking for an area
around Trophy Club and Roanoke for quite some time. They opted to go with the
Trophy Club location as opposed to the standard WAL-MART shopping facility. Taco
Bueno was attracted to Trophy Club because of its aesthetic surroundings and
generally that Trophy Club is a good city to be involved with. The site is bigger than
needed and therefore they have tried to locate the building closer to the front of the
property in order to maintain a greater distance from the residential properties located
just behind this site. Landscaping and a screening fence has been included to create
a green space and a buffer. The menu board has been moved forward as far as
possible while set back enough to allow time for the orders to be prepared. Generally,
the longer the queue, the faster orders can be filled.
The following residents addressed the Commission:
Dave Glaser, 15 Overhill Drive
David White, 1118 Sunset Drive
Milton Smith, 1120 Sunset Drive
b. CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO TOWN ORDINANCE NO. 95-20, THE SAME BEING
PD-13, THE VILLAGE AT TROPHY CLUB, TO APPROVE A SITE PLAN AND RELATED
MODIFICATIONS FOR TRACT 3, APPLICANT: JEFF PLATT, TACO BUENO, (CASE
NO. SP-06-005).
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Mr. Platt stated he originally met with Ms. Fleck and showed the standard Taco Bueno
prototype. At that time he was advised that the elevation would not work well in PD-13.
They went back to the drawing board and tried to pick up some characteristics from
the surrounding buildings in the PD and incorporate those into their elevations, (The
Christina’s tower as well as their wood lattice work has been utilized, the strip center
awning curvatures as well as the EIFS and plaster). Taco Bueno is seeking an
amendment to the development standards of PD-13 for the Austin Stone masonry
requirement. In working the economics of the site, they would not be able to make it
work with the current stone requirement. The windows specified right now do not
match Taco Bueno’s color pallet, gridded panes in hunter green, therefore they are
asking for a PD amendment for mill finished windows as well. Chairman Hill read from
staff comments.
B.3 PUBLIC HEARING:
A. CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO TOWN ORDINANCE NO. 2002-41 P&Z, THE SAME
BEING PD-25, TROPHY WOOD BUSINESS CENTER, TO INCREASE THE BOUNDARIES
OF PD-25; AND BY AMENDING EXHIBIT "C", ENTITLED "DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS" SUBSECTION A(1)(A) TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF TRACT 4 FROM
APPROXIMATELY 1.5 ACRES TO APPROXIMATELY 1.6 ACRES; AND BY
INCREASING THE SIZE OF TRACT 5 FROM APPROXIMATELY 2.0 ACRES TO
APPROXIMATELY 2.801 ACRES, APPLICANT: DAVID JOHNSTON, QUANAH
HOSPITALITY PARTNERS, LP, (PDAMD-06-023).
Mr. Rick Martin addressed the Commission. Value Place has two properties under
contract. One is in PD-25, the other is outside the PD boundaries. They are seeking to
bring the property under the controls of PD-25.
Mr. Larry Stewart addressed the Commission. He is the general partner for the group of
investors that own the Trophy Wood Business Center. Originally, the owner of the small
triangular piece, Cy Holley, chose not to sell it to Mr. Stewart for inclusion in PD-25.
However now, Mr. Holley is doing so. The land is not platted and it is currently not
zoned. It is a good fit in a lot of ways, and therefore they are seeking to incorporate it
into the boundaries of PD-25. The tracts immediately to the east and west of Trophy
Branch would increase slightly in size. As a result, the tract on the west side would be
more desirable for restaurants and the east side would allow for more site layout
possibilities. Mr. Stewart went on to say that he has always been concerned with the
site Quanah is interested in, due to the fact that it imposes on their view corridor. The
large mass of tress on the southeastern portion of the site will be thinned out at some
point in the future for the presentation of the property to the public. Additionally, by
adding the tract, Quanah is capable of building a larger tract than what they can
presently. That means ad valorem tax revenues that will be added for the additional
structure and sales tax revenues that could potentially be generated by surrounding
development.
b. CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO TOWN ORDINANCE NO. 2002-41 P&Z, THE SAME
BEING PD-25, TROPHY WOOD BUSINESS CENTER FOR CONCEPT PLAN APPROVAL
OF TRACT 5, APPLICANT: DAVID JOHNSTON, QUANAH HOSPITALITY PARTNERS,
LP, (CP-06-002).
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Mr. Martin addressed the Commission and spoke to the Concept Plan. The Concept
Plan indicates the building orientation, size and footprint and access points for the
property. Mr. Martin also showed the Commission a rendering of the elevation for the
structure, (this item was not included in the packet or handed out to the Commission).
There were no requests to speak from the public.
c. CONSIDER A REPLAT OF LOTS 1 AND 2 IN BLOCK B OF THE TROPHY WOOD
BUSINESS CENTER, APPLICANT: DAVID JOHNSTON, QUANAH HOSPITALITY
PARTNERS, LP, (RP-06-005).
Mr. Martin addressed the Commission and spoke to the Replat. The Replat is
“housekeeping” to incorporate the triangular tract of land into Lots 1 and 2, in
conjunction with the amendment to the boundaries of PD-25.
There were no requests to speak from the public.
Chairman Hill closed the public hearing.
C.1 DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATIVE TO:
A. CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO TOWN ORDINANCE NO. 95-20, THE SAME BEING
PD-13, THE VILLAGE AT TROPHY CLUB, TO AMEND THE LIST OF PERMITTED USES
FOR TRACT 3 (VACANT LOT) TO ALLOW A RESTAURANT WITH DRIVE-THRU,
APPLICANT: JEFF PLATT, TACO BUENO, (CASE NO. PDAMD-06-022).
Commissioner Sheridan inquired about the PD requirements for Tract 2. Ms. Fleck stated
the drive thru use already allowed was limited to Tract 2 only. The request before the
Commission would only amend the use requirements for Lot 3. Commissioner Sheridan
asked where the menu board for Tract 2 was to be located. Ms. Fleck stated she did
not have the location to show the Commission, however, it was much closer to the
residential properties on Sunset Drive than the menu board location that Taco Bueno is
proposing. Additionally, there was not an additional screening wall, as is the case with
Taco Bueno. Commissioner Sheridan asked that the Commission be permitted to
discuss both the use amendment and the site plan with accompanying modifications
prior to taking action on agenda item C.1a, as the site plan and modifications would
possibly impact the decision on the use amendment.
Commissioner Stamos asked whom and why the menu board was relocated. Mr. Platt
stated that staff recommended moving it further away from the residential properties.
Commissioner Stamos stated that he did not see any benefit to moving the menu
board; in fact he saw the relocation as a detriment due to the number of cars stacked
in line from the time the order is placed to the time they pay.
Vice Chairman Stephens clarified the applicability of this PD amendment to only Tract
3.
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Commissioner Reed asked if Mr. Plat had an estimate on the number of customers each
day. Mr. Platt stated that there would be approximately 400-500 cars each day.
Commissioner Ashby asked if Taco Bueno had performed a demographics study of the
area, Mr. Platt confirmed. Commissioner Ashby asked if Taco Bueno had considered a
restaurant establishment without a drive-thru. Mr. Platt stated that concept had been
discussed in general, but not specifically for this site. Fifty-five to sixty percent (55%-60%)
of their business is due to drive thru sales. Mr. Platt went on to say that he does not
locate restaurants in existing shopping centers on end-caps because a drive thru use is
generally not allowed on an end-cap. Taco Bueno has been in the area since 1967.
Since that time they have tried outside dining to attract more people, but it has not
been successful thus far.
There were no additional comments from the Commissioners relating to the drive thru.
Chairman Hill moved to agenda item C.1b.
b. CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO TOWN ORDINANCE NO. 95-20, THE SAME BEING
PD-13, THE VILLAGE AT TROPHY CLUB, TO APPROVE A SITE PLAN AND RELATED
MODIFICATIONS FOR TRACT 3, APPLICANT: JEFF PLATT, TACO BUENO, (CASE
NO. SP-06-005).
Commissioner Ashby stated he would like to see the exterior elevations with ninety
percent stone (90%) and ten percent (10%) stucco.
Commissioner Reed said there was a specific reason why the PD requires Austin Stone
and he did not see any reason to change that requirement. Commissioner Moss
echoed the same sentiment.
Vice Chairman Stephens and Commissioner Stamos stated they would not consider
amending the masonry percentage requirement.
Commissioner Sheridan said that whatever requirements Christina’s and Vinny’s has, he
would be willing to discuss that type of mix to the elevations for Taco Bueno.
Chairman Hill said that PD-13 has stringent architectural requirements put in place due
to its location at the front entrance of the Town and its close proximity to residences.
He went on to say that he would be in favor of the use, though he has concerns about
traffic congestion, especially at noon.
Chairman Hill asked for a recommendation for or against for the drive-thru use.
Commissioner Sheridan said that he was not done asking questions of the applicant.
The Commission continued with questions.
Commissioner Sheridan said he was not sure the four foot (4’) tall wall would be
sufficient. Would there be another way to accommodate the front six (6) parking
spaces in the site due to heavy traffic. Additionally, the noise of the microphone and
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the lighting of the menu board is a concern. Ms. Fleck stated that a maximum decibel
level could be added to the PD requirements.
A motion was made to deny the request for amendment to PD-13 for a drive thru
restaurant.
Motion: Stephens
Second: Ashby
Vice Chairman Stephens spoke to his motion. He agreed with a lot of the comments
made, he felt there are major traffic congestion problems with ingress and egress to the
site, he does not see it as a good fit with the Town, and he believes it will cause many
problems for the residents adjacent to the property, and for other citizens that use
Trophy Club Drive everyday.
Commissioner Ashby said that he would like to see it as a sit down restaurant without a
drive-thru.
Commissioner Sheridan said he was in favor of Taco Bueno and/or a drive thru
restaurant, there is one allowed in the development presently. This vacant lot is a
commercial use; what businesses will go in there that will not create traffic congestion?
The motion was voted on by the Commission.
Ayes: Moss, Reed
Nays: Hill, Sheridan, Stamos
Action: 4-3
Motion carried.
The Commission did not act on agenda item C.1b because the use amendment was
denied.
Both the use request and the site plan with modifications will be forwarded to the Town
Council 21 August 2006.
C.2 DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATIVE TO:
A. AN AMENDMENT TO TOWN ORDINANCE NO. 2002-41 P&Z, THE SAME BEING PD-
25, TROPHY WOOD BUSINESS CENTER, TO INCREASE THE BOUNDARIES OF PD-25;
AND BY AMENDING EXHIBIT "C", ENTITLED "DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS"
SUBSECTION A(1)(A) TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF TRACT 4 FROM APPROXIMATELY
1.5 ACRES TO APPROXIMATELY 1.6 ACRES; AND BY INCREASING THE SIZE OF
TRACT 5 FROM APPROXIMATELY 2.0 ACRES TO APPROXIMATELY 2.801 ACRES,
APPLICANT: DAVID JOHNSTON, QUANAH HOSPITALITY PARTNERS, LP, (PDAMD-
06-023).
Commissioner Sheridan inquired about the Denton/Tarrant County line. There were no
comments from the rest of the Commission.
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A motion was made to recommend approval of the request to amend PD-25 to
increase the boundaries of the PD.
Motion: Sheridan
Second: Stephens
Ayes: Hill, Ashby, Moss, Reed, Stamos
Nays: None
Action: 7-0
Motion carried.
b. AN AMENDMENT TO TOWN ORDINANCE NO. 2002-41 P&Z, THE SAME BEING PD-
25, TROPHY WOOD BUSINESS CENTER FOR CONCEPT PLAN APPROVAL OF TRACT
5, APPLICANT: DAVID JOHNSTON, QUANAH HOSPITALITY PARTNERS, LP, (CP-06-
002).
Mr. Martin addressed the Commission again. The hotel will be four (4) stories with one
hundred twenty-one (121) units. The front door will be oriented towards the interior of
the business development. The parking spaces exceed that of the Town’s requirements
by six (6) spaces. Tree mitigation is currently being addressed with Town staff.
A motion was made to recommend approval of the Concept Plan.
Motion: Moss
Second: Reed
Ayes: Hill, Ashby, Sheridan, Stephens
Nays: Stamos
Action: 6-1
Motion carried.
This item will be forwarded to the Town Council 21 August 2006.
c. A REPLAT OF LOTS 1 AND 2 IN BLOCK B OF THE TROPHY WOOD BUSINESS
CENTER, APPLICANT: DAVID JOHNSTON, QUANAH HOSPITALITY PARTNERS, LP,
(RP-06-005).
A motion was made to approve the request for Replat.
Motion: Stephens
Second: Ashby
Ayes: Hill, Moss, Reed, Sheridan
Nays: Stamos
Action: 6-1
Motion carried.
D.1 ADJOURNMENT.
Chairman Hill adjourned the meeting at 8:51pm.
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the Planning and Zoning Coordinator Date: 8-17-2006
Subject: Agenda Item No.D.1
Adjournment.
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