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Town of Trophy Club
Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Session Agenda
100 Municipal Drive
Trophy Club, Texas 76262
Thursday, February 1, 2007
7:00 P.M.
A.1 Call to order and announce a quorum.
B.1 Public Hearing: A request for Zone Change for an approximate 54.86 acre tract of
land currently zoned MH - Manufactured Housing and an approximate 37.8 acre
tract of land currently zoned R-12 single family residential, to PD-28, Northwest
High School No. 2, generally described as T. Calaway Survey, Abstract No. 272; T.
Kelly Survey, Abstract No. 704, and J. Henry Survey, Abstract No. 529. Applicant:
MJ Thomas Engineering, LLC., authorized agent of Northwest ISD. (ZCA-07-012)
B.2 Public Hearing: An amendment to the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Trophy
Club, Chapter 13, entitled "Zoning", Article VIII, entitled "Development & Design
Standards", Section D, entitled "Materials", and Section L, entitled "Maintenance
and Repair of Non-Living Material", to provide regulations regarding fencing
materials and maintenance. (ADM-07-027)
C.1 Discuss and take appropriate action relative to a request for Zone Change for an
approximate 54.86 acre tract of land currently zoned MH - Manufactured Housing
and an approximate 37.8 acre tract of land currently zoned R-12 single family
residential, to PD-28, Northwest High School No. 2, generally described as T.
Calaway Survey, Abstract No. 272; T. Kelly Survey, Abstract No. 704, and J. Henry
Survey, Abstract No. 529. Applicant: MJ Thomas Engineering, LLC., authorized
agent of Northwest ISD. (ZCA-07-012)
C.2 Discuss and take appropriate action relative to an amendment to the Code of
Ordinances of the Town of Trophy Club, Chapter 13, entitled "Zoning", Article
VIII, entitled "Development & Design Standards", Section D, entitled "Materials",
and Section L, entitled "Maintenance and Repair of Non-Living Material", to
provide regulations regarding fencing materials and maintenance. (ADM-07-027)
C.3 Discuss and take appropriate action relative to a request for Plat Amendment for
Eagles Ridge Phase II, located generally to the north of Clear Vista Drive and
Panorama Circle. Applicant: Eagles Ridge Investors Joint Venture (AP-07-015)
D.1 Adjournment.
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the Planning and Zoning Coordinator Date: 2-1-2007
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: 2-1-2007
Subject: Agenda Item No.B.1
Public Hearing: A request for Zone Change for an approximate 54.86 acre tract of
land currently zoned MH - Manufactured Housing and an approximate 37.8 acre
tract of land currently zoned R-12 single family residential, to PD-28, Northwest
High School No. 2, generally described as T. Calaway Survey, Abstract No. 272; T.
Kelly Survey, Abstract No. 704, and J. Henry Survey, Abstract No. 529. Applicant:
MJ Thomas Engineering, LLC., authorized agent of Northwest ISD. (ZCA-07-012)
STAFF COMMENTS:
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STAFF REPORT
TO: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FROM: TOWN STAFF
MEETING DATE: 1 FEBRUARY 2007
SUBJECT: ZONE CHANGE – NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT, HIGH SCHOOL NO. 2
PURPOSE: Hold a public hearing and consider making a recommendation to
the Town Council regarding a request to change the zoning on approximately
54.86 acre tract of land currently zoned MH - Manufactured Housing and an
approximate 37.8 acre tract of land currently zoned R-12 single family
residential, to PD-28, Northwest High School No. 2, generally described as T.
Calaway Survey, Abstract No. 272; T. Kelly Survey, Abstract No. 704, and J. Henry
Survey, Abstract No. 529.
APPLICANT/DEVELOPER INFORMATION:
Applicant: MJ Thomas Engineering, LLC
4150 International Plaza, Suite 600
Fort Worth, Texas 76109
Owner: Northwest Independent School District
PO Box 77070
Fort Worth, Texas 76177
EXISTING CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY: The property consists of approximately
92.7 acres and is currently vacant, undeveloped land, of which three sides
border the Town’s City Limit. The property is under single ownership.
ADJACENT ZONING/EXISTING LAND USES:
North: Outside City Limits (ETJ) / Vacant, undeveloped land (Army
Corp of Engineers property)
South: Marshall Creek Road (East) / Medlin Middle School; Parkview
Drive and PD-27, The Highland at Trophy Club.
East: Outside City Limits (ETJ) / Vacant, undeveloped land (Army
Corp of Engineers property); PD-27, The Highlands at Trophy
Club
West: Outside City Limits (Marshall Creek)
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CASE ANALYSIS:
Northwest Independent School District is seeking to develop an approximate
97.2 acre tract of land for the location of the District’s second high school.
When the district initially met with the Planning Department, a change in zoning
from MH and R-12 to NS was originally proposed. However, upon further
discussion of the high school’s operating needs, staff recommended the site be
rezoned to PD. All regulations not specifically addressed in PD-28 will fall under
the Town’s currently adopted codes.
Proposed PD-27 consists of several uses specific to a high school site.
Athletic Fields, Stadium, Auditorium,
Gyms
Bldg for auxiliary uses on HS site
Children’s Day Care Center &
Kindergarten
Equestrian facilities
Park, Playground, Play lots, Related
Facilities
Private Stable
Public Safety Facilities Recreational
School Social, Recreational, Assembly
Buildings
Storage (auxiliary uses for HS site) Swimming Pool
Tennis, Handball, Racquet Ball Clubs Utility Facilities, Garage, Storage
Limitation of Uses: The site will host sporting events related to the school’s
athletics’ department. They have requested a temporary use provision
permitting such uses to be a minimum of 100 feet from residentially zoned
districts, which would include sports events. Accessory structures such as
storage building for equipment shall not exceed fifteen feet (15’).
Area Building and Site Regulations: The classroom area of the school will be
three stories in height, approximately 50’. The auditorium will be approximately
60’ with a 75’ fly loft. The applicant is asking for a height not to exceed 85’
because the plans have not been finalized at this date.
Lighting requirements and a photometric plan will be submitted with the Final
Site Plan. The applicant is proposing chain link fencing around the athletic fields.
Other fencing requirements for the site would fall under the Town’s fence code.
All trash receptacles must be screened with masonry and have a wrought iron
gate. Signage requirements and an overall sign plan will be submitted with the
Final Site Plan. The applicant has proposed hours of operation during the school
year will be 7am to 11pm, the summer session hours will be 7am to 6pm.
However staff feels the summer session hours may need to be extended in the
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evening for sports play. The screening for electrical and mechanical equipment
is consistent with screening in many of the Town’s PD districts.
Additional Development Standards -
Landscaping: The landscaping requirements are generally consistent with the
Town’s regulations. The applicant is proposing planter islands every 24 spaces
instead of the Town’s 12 space requirement. Additionally, the applicant
proposed shrubs to be 2’ in height when installed, the Town’s current
requirement is 3’ at installation. The proposed dimensions of the interior planter
island is 9’ by 18’, opposed to the Town’s current 10’ by 20’. Perimeter
landscape areas are proposed to have trees installed every 50’, differing from
the Town’s 30’ requirement.
The remainder of the requirements in proposed PD-28 are standard PD
provisions. The district is presently seeking to rezone the property from MH and R-
12 to a PD. When more details of the project are decided upon, the PD will be
amended with additional criteria (i.e. lighting and signage) and the Final Site
Plan will be submitted for review and action by the Planning & Zoning
Commission and the Town Council.
Location of Request:
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PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
HIGH SCHOOL NO.2
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
Contents
Exhibit “A” Legal Description
Exhibit “B” Zoning Exhibit
Exhibit “C” Development Standards
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EXHIBIT “A”
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
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EXHIBIT “A”
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Being 92.655 acres of land located in the T. Calaway Survey, Abstract No. 272, the T. Kelly
Survey, Abstract No. 704, and the J. Henry Survey, Abstract No. 529, Denton County, Texas,
being the tract of land described in the deeds to Northwest Independent School District
(Northwest Independent School District "NWISD"), recorded in Instrument Nos. 2004-52882,
2005-56133, and 2005-56134, Deed Records, Denton County, Texas. Said 92.655 acres of land
being more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at a 1/2" iron rod stamped "McCullah" found at the most Westerly Northwest
corner of said NWISD tract recorded in Instrument No. 2004-52882, being the Northeast corner
of Lot 22, Block L, Green Acre Estates, 2nd Section, an addition to Denton County, Texas,
according to the plat recorded in Volume B, Page 250, Plat Records, Denton County, Texas;
THENCE N89°32'20"E, along the most Westerly North line of said NWISD tract recorded in
Instrument No. 2004-52882 a distance of 363.50 feet to a 60d nail found at the Northwest
corner of the Save and Except Tract 1 as described in the deed to NWISD in said Instrument
No. 2004-52882;
THENCE S00°27'22"E, along the West line of said Save and Except Tract 1, at a distance of
255.57 feet passing the Southwest corner of said Save and Except Tract 1, also being the most
Westerly Northwest corner of a tract of land described in the deed to C Oil Investments, LTD.
recorded in Instrument No. 2005-56135, Deed Records, Denton County, Texas, in all a total
distance of 295.57 feet to a 1/2" iron rod stamped "Beasley RPLS 4050" set at the Southwest
corner of said C Oil Investments, LTD tract;
THENCE along the South, East, and North lines of said C Oil Investments, LTD tract the
following courses and distances:
1. N89°33'02"E, a distance of 410.61 feet to a 1/2" iron rod stamped "Beasley RPLS 4050"
set;
2. N00°26'58"W, a distance of 295.62 feet to a 1/2" iron rod stamped "Beasley RPLS 4050”
set;
3. S89°33'06"W, a distance of 155.00 feet to a 3/8" iron pipe found at the Northwest corner
of said C Oil Investments tract, the Northeast corner of said Save and Except Tract I,
and the Southeast corner of a tract of land described in the deed to Hunter Ferrell
Properties, Inc recorded in Instrument No. 94-75154, Deed Records, Denton County,
Texas;
THENCE N00°15'37"W, along the most Northerly West line of said NWISD tract described in
Instrument No. 2004-52882, a distance of 157.16 feet to a 1/2" iron rod set at the Southwest
corner of a tract of land described in the deed to C Oil Investments, LTD. recorded in Instrument
No. 2003-205035, Deed Records, Denton County, Texas;
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THENCE along the South, East, and North line of said C Oil Investments, LTD. tract described
in Instrument No. 2003-205035 the following courses and distances:
1. N65°51'14"E, a distance of 293.82 feet to a 60d nail found;
2. N43°22'38"E, a distance of 110.89 feet to a 60d nail found;
3. N45°01'33"W, a distance of 298.00 feet to a 60d nail found;
4. S89°29'25"W, a distance of 135.33 feet to a 60d nail found in the most Northerly West
line of said NWISD tract described in Instrument No. 2004-52882;
THENCE N00°15'37"W, along the most Northerly West line of said NWISD tract described in
Instrument No. 2004-52882, at a distance of 192.98 feet passing a point from which a 5/8" iron
rod stamped "Carter & Burgess" bears S89°44'23"W a distance of 0.97 feet for the Northeast
corner of said Hunter Ferrell Properties, Inc tract and the Southeast corner of a tract of land
described in the deed to Star of Texas Energy Services, Inc recorded in Instrument No. 2004-
148911, Deed Records, Denton County, Texas, in all 347.21' to a U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (Corps of Engineers "COE") Monument No. 540-1 found at the most Northerly
Northwest corner of said NWISD tract described in Instrument No. 2004-52882;
THENCE along the North and East lines of said NWISD tract described in Instrument No. 2004-
52882 the following courses and distances:
1. S42°22'19"E, a distance of 408.77 feet to a COE Monument No. 540-2 found;
2. S44°17'30"E, a distance of 777.59 feet to a COE Monument No. 540-3 found;
3. S58°06'38"W, a distance of 253.93 feet to a COE Monument No. 540-4 found;
4. S61°23'43"E, a distance of 642.65 feet to a 1/2" iron rod stamped "McCullah" found;
5. S50°12'33"E, a distance of 496.53 feet to a COE Monument No. 540-6 found;
6. S15°14'49"W, a distance of 150.59 feet to a COE Monument No. 540-7 found;
7. S27°03'58"W, a distance of 402.08 feet to a COE Monument No. 540-8 found;
8. N87°09'06"W, a distance of 157.55 feet to a 1/2" iron rod stamped "Beasley RPLS
4050" set;
9. S77°19'34"W, a distance of 102.76 feet to a 1/2" iron rod stamped "McCullah" found;
10. S41°39'04"W, a distance of 91.39 feet to a 1/2" iron rod stamped "McCullah" found ;
11. S36°17'12"W, a distance of 52.32 feet to a 1/2" iron rod stamped "McCullah" found;
12. S40°50'39"W, a distance of 95.59 feet to a 1/2" iron rod stamped "McCullah" found;
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13. S08°39'42"W, a distance of 429.68 feet to a 1/2" iron rod stamped "McCullah" found;
14. S04°12'41"W, a distance of 306.41 feet to a 1/2" iron rod stamped "McCullah" found;
15. S13°00'52"W, a distance of 96.30 feet to a 1/2" iron rod stamped "McCullah" found;
16. S19°36'46"W, a distance of 103.70 feet to a 1/2" iron rod stamped "McCullah" found;
17. S10°23'52"W, a distance of 125.46 feet to a pk set in Marshall Creek Road for the
Southeast corner of said NWISD tract described in Instrument No. 2004-52882;
THENCE with the South line of said NWISD tract described in Instrument No. 2004-52882 and
along a line in Marshall Creek Road the following courses and distances:
1. Westerly, 138.46 feet along a non tangent curve to the left, having a radius of 1,031.76
feet, a central angle of 07°41'21" and a chord bearing N73°38'58"W, 138.36 feet to a pk
set;
2. N77°29'39"W, a distance of 909.47 feet to a pk set at the beginning of a non tangent
curve;
3. Westerly, 350.07 feet along a non tangent curve to the left, having a radius of 2,020.05
feet, a central angle of 09°55'45" and a chord bearing N85°28'47"W, 349.63 feet to an X
found for the Southwest corner of said NWISD tract described in Instrument No. 2004-
52882;
THENCE N00°06'55"E, along the most Westerly West line of said NWISD tract described in
Instrument No. 2004-52882, at a distance of 31.69 feet passing a 3/8" iron rod found at the
Southeast corner of Lot 1, Block L, Green Acre Estates, an Addition to Denton County, Texas,
according to the plat recorded in Volume 6, Page 6, Plat Records, Denton County, Texas, in all
a distance of 1,426.57 feet to a 3/8" iron rod found at the Northeast corner of Lot 14, Block L, of
said Green Acre Estates, also being the Southeast corner of Lot 15, Block L, of said Green Acre
Estates, 2nd Section;
THENCE N00°15'50"E, along the East line of said Green Acre Estates, 2nd Section, a distance
of 754.75 feet to the point of beginning, containing 92.655 acres of land.
The bearings recited hereon are oriented to NAD 83, Texas North Central Zone.
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EXHIBIT “B”
ZONING EXHIBIT
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EXHIBIT “C”
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
NISD HIGH SCHOOL NO. 2
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
The development of the land described in Exhibit “A” – Legal Description (a copy of which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein) consisting of approximately 92.7 acres of land shall be
in accordance with Exhibit “B” – Zoning Exhibit of the development (a copy of which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein), all other Exhibits attached to or incorporated herein,
the Zoning Code, all other applicable codes and regulations of the Town of Trophy Club, and the
following Development Standards, conditions and requirements:
A. Purpose: This Planned Development is designed to accommodate a high school and
other appurtenant uses as applicable with a high school site. For development purposes,
the land is one contiguous tract. The use and development of the tract shall be in
accordance with the Code of Ordinances of the Town, Article IV, Section 4.14 NS –
Neighborhood Service District Regulations with the following exceptions:
1. Size of Tract:
Tract 1 shall contain approximately 92.7 acres of land
2. Uses Generally: In the development and use of Tract 1, no land shall be used and
no building or structure shall be installed, erected, or converted to any use other
than the following Permitted Uses:
3. Permitted Uses:
(a) Tract 1 shall allow all uses indicated in the following Use List.
Athletic Fields, Stadium, Auditorium, Gyms Bldg for auxiliary uses on HS site
Children’s Day Care Center & Kindergarten Equestrian facilities
Park, Playground, Play lots, Related Facilities Private Stable
Public Safety Facilities Recreational
School Social, Recreational, Assembly Buildings
Storage (auxiliary uses for HS site) Swimming Pool
Tennis, Handball, Racquet Ball Clubs Utility Facilities, Garage, Storage
4. Limitation of Uses: Except as provided below, any use not expressly permitted
herein or allowed by temporary, conditional or specific use permit is prohibited:
(a) Sporting Events and any applicable appurtenances shall be granted as a
permanent use.
(b) Educational or informational displays.
(c) A temporary use shall not be permitted or located nearer than one-hundred
feet (100’) to a residentially zoned district.
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(d) An accessory use shall not be located within any identified easement. In
addition, accessory structures permitted in these districts shall not exceed
one story in height, except for storage/ utility structures which shall not
exceed fifteen feet (15’) in height. Utility structures may include lift
stations and other operational utility structures required for full
functionality of a high school.
5. Area Building and Site Regulations:
The building and site regulations will generally follow Chapter 13 of the Code of
Ordinances of the Town, Article IV, Section 4.14 NS – Neighborhood Service
District Regulations, with the exception of those items listed herein below to
include the following:
(a) Building Height: No building or structure shall exceed eighty-five feet
(85’) or three (3) stories in height.
(b) Lighting: Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the Land or any
part thereof, an overall lighting plan, accompanying the Final Site Plan for
the Land must be approved by the Town Council upon recommendation of
the Planning & Zoning Commission. Additionally, written standards shall
be approved by the Town Council upon recommendation of the Planning
& Zoning Commission at a later date, in the form of an amendment to this
Ordinance.
(c) Fencing: Chain link fencing may be used for athletic fields only as long as
it has 100% vinyl coverage. Black vinyl is an acceptable color. All other
colors shall be approved by the Town Council upon recommendation of
the Planning & Zoning Commission. Additional fencing shall meet the
requirements of Chapter 13, Article VII, Section 7.01 of the Town’s Code
of Ordinances.
(d) Outdoor Storage: No outdoor storage, except for refuse disposal, shall be
permitted on the land. Dumpster locations shall be subject to the prior
approval of the Planning & Zoning Commission, as indicated on the Final
Site Plan. Dumpsters are to be enclosed on all sides with three (3)
masonry walls and one (1) gate of a similar architectural style of
buildings. Minimum height of the enclosures shall be determined by the
height of the dumpster. When possible, landscaping shall provide
additional screening for the enclosure. Operating hours for trash service
shall be in accordance with the Town of Trophy Club standards.
(e) Signage: Illuminated LED and Non-Illuminated permanent marquee and
monument signage will be allowed at drive approaches, intersections and
the front of the building. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the
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Land or any part thereof, an overall sign plan, accompanying the Final Site
Plan for the Land must be approved by the Town Council upon
recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission. Additionally,
written standards shall be approved by the Town Council upon
recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission at a later date, in
the form of an amendment to this Ordinance.
(f) Hours of Operation: The hours of operation shall be between 7am and
11:00pm for the standard calendar school year and shall be between
7:00am and 6:00pm for the summer session.
(g) Mechanical & Electrical Equipment: Mechanical and electrical
equipment, including air conditioning units, shall be designed and
operated to minimize noise impact on surrounding property. All such
screening shall be screened from public view. Equipment screening shall
not be considered as a part of building height.
B. Additional Development Standards:
1. Landscaping: Landscaping shall be provided as required by applicable codes,
including but not limited to the Zoning Code as amended, and Chapter 13, Article
VII, Section 7.03 Landscaping Regulations, and the Subdivision Regulations,
Chapter 12, Article VIII, except as specifically provided herinbelow:
(a) Interior areas of parking lots shall contain planter islands or berms located
so as to best relieve the expanse of paving. Planter islands or berms must be
located no further apart than every twenty-four (24) parking spaces and at
the terminus of all rows of parking. Such islands or berms shall contain at
least one (1) tree. Each tree shall be a minimum of four (4) caliper inches as
measured twelve inches (12”) above final grade adjacent to the truck of the
tree. The remainder shall be landscaped with shrubs, lawn and ground.
Shrubs shall be a minimum of two feet (2’) in height when measured
immediately after planting, and shall reach three feet (3’) in height within
one year of planting. Interior planter islands shall have a minimum size of
nine feet (9’) by eighteen feet (18’).
(i) Perimeter landscape areas shall contain at least one tree for each
fifty (50) lineal feet or fraction thereof of perimeter area. Shrubs
shall meet the requirements of (B)(1)(a) above. Trees shall be
planted in non-vehicular open space to meet the following
requirements. Existing trees that are preserved on a developed site
may be credited to the following requirements:
Percentage of Site in Non-Vehicular Open spaces: 0-100%
Tree Ration per Non-Vehicular Open Space: 9 trees/ 4,000 sq. ft.
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2. Fire Lanes: Fire lanes will be shown on the Final Site Plan. Location and details
shall be provided at the time of the Final Site Plan submittal and shall be
approved by the Fire Department.
3. Final Site Plan: The Final Site Plan shall be submitted to the Planning & Zoning
Commission and Town Council for approval. Such approval shall be in the form
of an ordinance duly adopted by the Town Council, upon recommendation from
the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Upon approval, the Final Site Plan shall become an amendment to this Ordinance.
In the event of any conflicts between this Ordinance and such approved Final Site
Plan, the Ordinance adopting the Approved Final Site Plan shall control.
4. Amendments to the Site Plan: Amendments to the Site Plan for items that are not
determined to be substantial by the Planning & Zoning Administrator shall be
permitted. The Planning & Zoning Coordinator shall determine items as not
substantial.
5. Notwithstanding any contrary provision in the Ordinance or any exhibits hereto,
the final approvals listed below must be obtained from the Town prior to the
issuance of any building permits. Such approvals must be made by an Ordinance
amending this Ordinance creating PD-Planned Development No. 28:
(a) Final Site Plan approval, including but not limited to Landscape Plan and
Plant List.
(b) Building Elevations
(c) Sight Line Studies
(d) Photometric Plan and Light Fixture Illustrations
(e) Signage
(f) Retaining Wall and Fencing
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the Planning and Zoning Coordinator Date: 2-1-2007
Subject: Agenda Item No.B.2
Public Hearing: An amendment to the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Trophy
Club, Chapter 13, entitled "Zoning", Article VIII, entitled "Development & Design
Standards", Section D, entitled "Materials", and Section L, entitled "Maintenance
and Repair of Non-Living Material", to provide regulations regarding fencing
materials and maintenance. (ADM-07-027)
STAFF COMMENTS:
The majority of the language added to Section L, “Maintenance and Repair of Non-Living
Material” was not included in the most recently adopted Fence Code 2005-16, but was in the
2002-42 Ordinance. The Code Enforcement Department has requested this criterion be added
back to the Fence Code to help with the enforcement of fence maintenance. Additional
materials have also been added to Section D, “Materials”. The purpose for adding materials to
the “prohibited materials” list is a matter of public safety.
Following the Commission’s comments at the last meeting, I discussed the time provided for
correction of a violation as well as the Code Enforcement Officer’s authority with Beth Ann
Gregory. As the enforcement of this Ordinance falls under her department’s purview, she would
like to discuss these items with the Commission at Thursday’s meeting. As a result, no changes
have been made to the proposed amendment.
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Chapter 13 – Zoning
Article VII - Development & Design Standards
D. Materials:
1. Acceptable Materials:
a. Brick, stone, wrought iron or wood are allowed in accordance with the
requirements of the applicable zoning district.
b. Architectural-grade metal, decorative pre-cast embossed concrete, concrete
masonry unit with decorative facing, colored and embossed poured-in-place
concrete, a combination thereof, vinyl or similar materials shall be submitted for
consideration to the Planning & Zoning Coordinator or their designee prior to
fence permit approval.
i. Prior to the approval of items listed in D(1)(b) above, detailed plans
indicating the height, width, and design shall be submitted for review and
approval. Additional information shall be provided to substantiate
compliance if requested.
2. Prohibited Materials: Unless specifically provided in D(1)(a)&(b) above, all other materials
shall be prohibited including but not limited to, broken glass, nails, screws or wire or any
sharp object may be affixed to a fence in a manner that may cause injury to or prevent
emergency fire and police personnel from climbing such fence in an emergency. Nails or
screws used in a normal construction manner are not applicable to this exclusion.
L. Maintenance and Repair of Non-Living Material
A. All screening materials, fences, walls, outdoor animal runs, and retaining walls shall be
maintained in a neat and orderly manner and repaired in sound condition and good repair
at all times.
1. All fences, walls, screening materials and animal runs must be maintained in
their original design and placement.
2. The maintenance and/or repair of any screening material, fence, wall or animal
run shall be constructed of the same materials as the existing screening material,
fence, wall or animal run.
B. When a fence, wall, or outdoor animal run is declared by the Building Official or his
designated representative to be dilapidated or hazardous, the Building Official, or his
designated representative shall order the occupant, owner, or inhabitant of the property
to remove or repair the screening material, fence, wall, or outdoor animal run to a sound
condition.
1. Dilapidated shall include, but not be limited to, screening materials, fences, walls,
or outdoor animal runs that have broken or missing planks or portions, or that are
out of alignment by more than one foot (1’) of height measured at the posts.
2. Areas adjacent to screening areas, fences and walls shall be maintained in a
clean manner, and shall be free and clear of all debris, trash and weeds, and
other such materials or plants not a part of the screening or landscaping.
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3. It shall be unlawful for an occupant, owner, or inhabitant of a property to fail to remove or
repair a fence, screening material or wall in accordance with this provision within ten (10)
days of an order issued under this section, unless otherwise approved by the Building Official
or his designated representative.
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MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the Planning and Zoning Coordinator Date: 2-1-2007
Subject: Agenda Item No.C.1
Discuss and take appropriate action relative to a request for Zone Change for an
approximate 54.86 acre tract of land currently zoned MH - Manufactured Housing
and an approximate 37.8 acre tract of land currently zoned R-12 single family
residential, to PD-28, Northwest High School No. 2, generally described as T.
Calaway Survey, Abstract No. 272; T. Kelly Survey, Abstract No. 704, and J. Henry
Survey, Abstract No. 529. Applicant: MJ Thomas Engineering, LLC., authorized
agent of Northwest ISD. (ZCA-07-012)
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MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the Planning and Zoning Coordinator Date: 2-1-2007
Subject: Agenda Item No.C.2
Discuss and take appropriate action relative to an amendment to the Code of
Ordinances of the Town of Trophy Club, Chapter 13, entitled "Zoning", Article
VIII, entitled "Development & Design Standards", Section D, entitled "Materials",
and Section L, entitled "Maintenance and Repair of Non-Living Material", to
provide regulations regarding fencing materials and maintenance. (ADM-07-027)
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MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the Planning and Zoning Coordinator Date: 2-1-2007
Subject: Agenda Item No.C.3
Discuss and take appropriate action relative to a request for Plat Amendment for
Eagles Ridge Phase II, located generally to the north of Clear Vista Drive and
Panorama Circle. Applicant: Eagles Ridge Investors Joint Venture (AP-07-015)
STAFF COMMENTS:
This plat amendment contains standard revisions to the Final Plat for Eagles Ridge Phase II. The
amendment is for the following:
1. The 15’ D.U.E. on lots 12 and 15, Block A has changed to a 7.5’ D.U.E.
2. Add a 10’ D.U.E. to north side of Lot 12, Block A and in between Lots 12 and 15,
Block A.
3. Change 7.5’ D.U.E. to 10’ D.U.E. on the north side of Lots 16 and 17, Block A.
4. Add a 10’ D.U.E. in between Lots 16 and 17, Block A.
5. Add a 7.5’ U.E. to front of Lots 17 and 18, Block A.
6. Add a 10’ D.U.E. to front of Lots 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 and 11, Block A.
7. Add a 10’ U.E. in between Lots 7 and 8, Block A.
8. Distance Correction on Lots 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 of Block A, as shown.
Staff recommends the following changes to the notes:
2. Add a 10’ D.U.E. centered about the side lot lines of Lots 11 and 12, Block A, and a
10’ D.U.E. centered about the rear lot lines of Lots 12 and 15, Block A.
4. Add a 10’ D.U.E. centered about the side lot lines of Lots 16 and 17, Block A.
7. Add a 10’ D.U.E. centered about the side lot lines of Lots 7 and 8, Block A.
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MEMORANDUM
From: The Office of the Planning and Zoning Coordinator Date: 2-1-2007
Subject: Agenda Item No.D.1
Adjournment.
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