Agenda Packet P&Z 12/16/2010Planning & Zoning Commission
Trophy Club Entities
Meeting Agenda
100 Municipal Drive
Trophy Club, Texas 76262
Svore Municipal Building Boardroom7:00 PMThursday, December 16, 2010
Call To Order and announce a quorum.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.2010-658-T Review and approve minutes of the October 21, 2010 Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting.
MeetingMinutes 102110.pdfAttachments:
PUBLIC HEARING
2.2010-656-T Public Hearing regarding a request for approval of a Site Plan of Lot 1,
Block 1, Trophy Club Commons, being a 6.570 acre tract of land located in
the J. Eads Survey, Abstract 392 and the J. Sutton Survey, Abstract 1154.
Applicant: Baird, Hampton & Brown, Inc. on behalf of Trophy Club Equities
(SP-09-010)
REGULAR SESSION
3.2010-654-T Discussion and Recommendation regarding a request for approval of a
Preliminary Plat of Lot 1, Block 1, Trophy Club Commons, being a 6.570
acre tract of land located in the J. Eads Survey, Abstract 392 and the J.
Sutton Survey, Abstract 1154. Applicant: Baird, Hampton & Brown, Inc. on
behalf of Trophy Club Equities (PP-09-017)
Application - Prel Plat.pdf
PP - Trophy Club Commons.pdf
Attachments:
4.2010-655-T Discussion and Recommendation regarding a request for approval of a
Final Plat of Lot 1, Block 1, Trophy Club Commons, being a 6.570 acre tract
of land located in the J. Eads Survey, Abstract 392 and the J. Sutton
Survey, Abstract 1154. Applicant: Baird, Hampton & Brown, Inc. on behalf
of Trophy Club Equities (FP-09-031)
Application - Final Plat.pdf
FP - Trophy Club Commons.pdf
Attachments:
Planning and Zoning Commission Page 1 of 35 Meeting Date: December 16, 2010
December 16, 2010Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda
5.2010-657-T Discussion and Recommendation regarding a request for approval of a Site
Plan of Lot 1, Block 1, Trophy Club Commons, being a 6.570 acre tract of
land located in the J. Eads Survey, Abstract 392 and the J. Sutton Survey,
Abstract 1154. Applicant: Baird, Hampton & Brown, Inc. on behalf of
Trophy Club Equities (SP-09-010)
Application - Site Plan.pdf
Overall Site Plan C 2 0.pdf
Attachments:
Adjourn
*THE BOARD MAY CONVENE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS POSTED
ITEMS AS ALLOWED BY THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, TEXAS LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE 551.071.
Notice is hereby given that a quorum of the Town Council may be in attendance at
this meeting.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that the above notice was posted on the front window of the Svore Municipal
Building, 100 Municipal Drive, Trophy Club, Texas, on Monday, December 13, 2010, by
5:00 P.M. in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
Carolyn Huggins
Community Development Director
If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special
needs, please contact the Town Secretary’s Office at 682-831-4600, 48 hours in
advance and reasonable accommodations will be made to assist you.
I certify that the attached notice and agenda of items to be considered by this Board
was removed by me from the front window of the Svore Municipal Building, 100
Municipal Drive, Trophy Club, Texas, on the __________ day of
______________________, 2010.
________________________________, Title: ___________________________
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:12010-658-T Name:
Status:Type:Agenda Item Regular Session
File created:In control:12/7/2010 Planning & Zoning Commission
On agenda:Final action:12/16/2010
Title:Review and approve minutes of the October 21, 2010 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Attachments:MeetingMinutes 102110.pdf
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File #: 2010-658-T, Version: 1
Title
Review and approve minutes of the October 21, 2010 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Planning and Zoning Commission Page 4 of 35 Meeting Date: December 16, 2010
100 Municipal Drive
Trophy Club, Texas 76262Trophy Club Entities
Meeting Minutes
Planning & Zoning Commission
7:00 PM Svore Municipal Building BoardroomThursday, October 21, 2010
Call To Order and announce a quorum.
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. with a quorum present.
COMMISSION MEMBERS:
Vice Chair James Stephens, Commissioner Mike Davidson,
Commissioner Dennis Sheridan, Chairman Gene Hill, Commissioner
Clayton Reed, and Commissioner Gary Richert
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Commissioner Dale ForestAbsent:1 -
STAFF AND GUESTS PRESENT:
Carolyn Huggins, Community Development Director
Warren Corwin, Corwin Engineering
Kyle Salzman, Jacobs Engineering
Jim Wiegert, Jacobs Engineering
Steve Lenart, Lenart Development
Lance Proctor, Lenart Development
Adam Adams, Director of Parks and Recreation
Tom Rutledge, Town Engineer, Teague, Nall & Perkins
Nick Nelson, Teague, Nall & Perkins
Councilman Bill Rose
Councilman J. D. Stotts
Councilwoman Cantrell
Approval of Minutes
2010-572-T1.Review and approve minutes of the September 16, 2010 Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Stephens, seconded by Commissioner
Davidson, that this Agenda Item be Approved. The motion CARRIED by the
following vote:
Aye:Vice Chair Stephens, Commissioner Davidson, Commissioner Sheridan,
Chairman Hill, and Commissioner Reed
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Abstain:Commissioner Richert1 -
PUBLIC HEARING
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2010-581-T2.Public Hearing to consider a recommendation of approval of the Final Plat of Lot 1,
Block 1, Independence Park East Addition, being a replat of all of Lot 1, Block 1,
Trophy Club Recreation Center and a called 12.90 acre tract of land situated in the
Joseph Henry Survey, Abstract No. 529, Denton County, Texas and containing a total
of 18.90 acres of land. Applicant: Town of Trophy Club (FP-10-037)
Chairman Hill opened the public hearing. There were none wishing to speak at this
time although further discussion and staff reports and a Parks Department
presentation will be given during the discussion portion of this item.
This Agenda ItemReferred to the Town Council, due back on 11/1/2010
2010-573-T3.Public Hearing to consider a request for approval of a Site Plan of Independence
Park East, known as Lot 1, Block 1, Independence Park East Addition (18.900 acres)
located in the 500 Block of Parkview Drive. Applicant: Town of Trophy Club
(SP-10-012).
Chairman Hill opened the public hearing. There were none wishing to speak at this
time although further discussion and staff reports and a Parks Department
presentation will be given during the discussion portion of this item.
This Agenda ItemReferred to the Town Council, due back on 11/1/2010
2010-574-T4.Public Hearing to consider a request for approval of a Site Plan for Freedom Park, a
16.01 acre tract of land situated in the T. J. Allen Survey, Abstract No. 7, in the Town
of Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas. Applicant: Town of Trophy Club
(SP-10-013).
Chairman Hill opened the public hearing. There were none wishing to speak at this
time although further discussion and staff reports and a Parks Department
presentation will be given during the discussion portion of this item.
This Agenda ItemReferred to the Town Council, due back on 11/1/2010
REGULAR SESSION
Planning and Zoning Commission Page 6 of 35 Meeting Date: December 16, 2010
October 21, 2010Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
2010-575-T5.Discussion and Recommendation regarding a request for approval of a Final Plat for
Neighborhood 4, Phase 2A (24.80 acres) located in The Highlands at Trophy Club.
Applicant: Corwin Engineering on behalf of Standard Pacific of Texas, Inc. and K.
Hovnanian Homes-DFW, LLC (FP-10-036)
Chairman Hill announced the case and asked for a staff report.
Ms. Huggins stated that this neighborhood is located in the Turnberry Addition of The
Highlands. There are no gas wells in this neighborhood. There is a public space
between this neighborhood and NH 6, which is for golf cart golf course access
between the homes bordering the golf course of Neighborhoods 4 and 6. It is
designated on the plat as Public Open Space Lot 1, Block H and will be maintained
by the Homeowners Association, which is also noted on the plat. This plat meets the
subdivision rules and regulations and staff recommends approval.
Warren Corwin, representing K. Hovnanian and Standard Pacific, was present and
available to answer any questions from Commissioners.
Commissioner Sheridan asked if there is any flood area on or near the plat. Mr.
Corwin responded that there is no floodplain on the plat.
Commissioner Sheridan asked that all sidewalk easements be identified. All are
shown on the plat, but not all are individually identified. He would like each one
identified. Mr. Corwin stated that the plat taken to Council will have each identified.
Commissioner Davidson asked what is pending for review by the Town Engineer.
Mr. Rutledge, Teague, Nall & Perkins, responded that some small technical drainage
comments are outstanding. Nothing is outstanding that would prohibit this plat from
moving forward. He stated that there is a 7x5 box culvert that discharges into the
creek and there will be some additional comments about how that will penetrate the
creek to protect it from erosion.
There was no further discussion from the Commissioners and Chairman Hill called
for a motion.
A motion was made by Commissioner Sheridan, seconded by Vice Chair
Stephens, that this Agenda Item be Recommended for Approval with
Conditions to the Town Council, on 11/15/2010. The conditions are that the
engineering documents must have Town Engineer approval prior to placement
of this plat on a Council agenda. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye:Vice Chair Stephens, Commissioner Davidson, Commissioner Sheridan,
Chairman Hill, Commissioner Reed, and Commissioner Richert
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2010-576-T6.Discussion and recommendation regarding a request for approval of a Final Plat for
Neighborhood 1, Phase 2A (16.678 acres) located in The Highlands at Trophy Club,
northwest of the intersection of Trophy Club Drive and Bobcat Blvd. Applicant:
Jacobs on behalf of High Trophy Development, L.P. (FP-10-033)
Chairman Hill announced the case and asked for a staff report.
Ms. Huggins stated that this neighborhood is called Aberdeen Trails. Gas Well Pad
2H is located to the east of the lots located on the east side of Balmain Court. The
applicant will be adding two notes to the plat -- before this plat goes to Council –
those notes will indicate that the distance from habitable structure to gas wellhead
must be a minimum of 200-ft. and that each builder submitting a building permit for a
lot adjacent to a gas well site will be required to submit a survey verifying the distance
from wellhead to the nearest point of the habitable structure.
Also, the square footage of each lot is not on the plat, but will be added to each lot
before this plat goes to Council. Staff did obtain that information from the applicant
and verified that each lot is in compliance and meets the minimum lot specifications.
Staff recommends approval of this plat at this time.
Kyle Salzman, Jacobs Engineering, was present representing the applicant.
Commissioner Sheridan asked that the wellheads be identified on the plat. Kyle
Salzman, Jacobs Engineering, stated that from their perspective they do not have an
issue adding the wellhead locations to the plat. Chairman Hill asked that the gas
wellhead locations be added to the plat before the plat goes to Council.
Commissioner Sheridan stated that there is greenspace surrounding the northern
edge of the plat. He asked how far away the 100-year floodplain is from these lots
and will there be any significant back filling of any of the lots. Mr. Salzman responded
that the 100-year floodplain at Lake Grapevine is, he believes, 564-ft. elevation and it
is not close to these lots. He stated that it touches some of the open space but is not
within the platted area and is a fair distance from the lots. Commissioner Sheridan
asked for a definition of “fair distance”. Mr. Salzman responded that in places the
elevations for these lots are in the neighborhood of 580. Commissioner Sheridan
stated that floodplain, then, isn’t an issue here. He asked, “what about backfill; for
instance, the gap between Lots 38 and 39.” Mr. Salzman responded that flowage
easement is roughly 8-ft. above the floodplain elevation – 572-ft. – the flowage
easement comes up near that area which prevented putting a buildable lot there.
Commissioner Sheridan asked if significant fill would be put on the lots, significant
meaning more than 4-ft. Mr. Salzman responded that fill was placed a couple of
years ago and he doesn’t recall how much was put there at that time.
Commissioner Sheridan stated that on Block A on the west side of the plat there is a
sidewalk that is part of the trail system and the sidewalk should be 6-ft. He stated
that the existing sidewalk is 6-ft. and this will be tied into it even though it isn’t marked
on this plat, correct? Mr. Salzman responded, “Yes”. He stated that it is in the
zoning. Ms. Huggins added that the pathway plan is identified in the PD-27 zoning
ordinance and the 6-ft. sidewalk trail requirement will be addressed in the Subdividers
Agreement that goes to Council for approval.
Commissioner Davidson asked why there was a change in lot design from
preliminary plat to final plat. Mr. Salzman didn’t have a response but Commissioner
Sheridan gave the opinion that this final plat follows the original master plan design
rather than the preliminary plat design.
There was no further discussion and Chairman Hill called for a motion.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Sheridan, seconded by Commissioner
Reed, that this Agenda Item be Recommended for Approval with Conditions to
the Town Council, on 11/1/2010. The conditions are that engineering
documents must have Town Engineer approval prior to placement of this plat
on a Council agenda. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye:Vice Chair Stephens, Commissioner Davidson, Commissioner Sheridan,
Chairman Hill, Commissioner Reed, and Commissioner Richert
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2010-577-T7.Discussion and recommendation regarding a request for approval of a Final Plat for
Neighborhood 5, Phase 2B (16.198 acres) located in The Highlands at Trophy Club.
Applicant: Jacobs on behalf of High Trophy Development, L.P. (FP-10-034)
Chairman Hill asked that the gas well pad be identified and, as noted in the previous
plat for Neighborhood 1, add the location of the wellheads to the gas well site, as well
as adding two notes to the plat regarding distance and permitting of gas well sites.
He also asked that the square footage of each lot be added to the plat.
Commissioner Sheridan asked that any floodplain close to the platted area be
designated on the plat. He also asked that a note be added to the plat designating
that no buildable lots are in the floodplain.
There was no further discussion and Chairman Hill called for a motion.
A motion was made by Commissioner Sheridan, seconded by Vice Chair
Stephens, that this Agenda Item be Recommended for Approval with
Conditions to the Town Council, on 11/1/2010. The conditions are that
engineering documents must have Town Engineer approval prior to placement
of this plat on a Council agenda. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye:Vice Chair Stephens, Commissioner Davidson, Commissioner Sheridan,
Chairman Hill, Commissioner Reed, and Commissioner Richert
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2010-578-T8.Discussion and recommendation regarding a request for approval of a Final Plat for
Neighborhood 6, Phase 3A (21.176 acres) located in The Highlands at Trophy Club.
Appicant: Jacobs on behalf of High Trophy Development, L.P. (FP-10-035)
Chairman Hill announced the case and asked for a staff report.
Ms. Huggins stated that this is the first plat brought before the Commission for
Neighborhood 6, which will be known as Prestwick Hollow of The Highlands. This
plat brings forward 51 lots in Neighborhood 6. These are all Lot Type 2 lots, which
require a minimum 10,000 sq. ft. lot; 11,000 if adjacent to a golf course. This plat
meets the Town’s subdivision rules and regulations and staff recommends approval.
Kyle Salzman, Jacobs Engineering, was present representing the applicant.
Chairman Hill asked that a lot on an adjoining property (outside the platted area) be
identified before this plat goes to Council. Applicant will do so.
There was no further discussion and Chairman Hill called for a motion.
A motion was made by Commissioner Reed, seconded by Vice Chair Stephens,
that this Agenda Item be Recommended for Approval with Conditions to the
Town Council, on 11/1/2010. The conditions are that engineering documents
must have Town Engineer approval prior to placement of this plat on a Council
agenda. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye:Vice Chair Stephens, Commissioner Davidson, Commissioner Sheridan,
Chairman Hill, Commissioner Reed, and Commissioner Richert
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Planning and Zoning Commission Page 9 of 35 Meeting Date: December 16, 2010
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2010-580-T9.Discussion and recommendation regarding a request for approval of the Final Plat of
Lot 1, Block 1, Independence Park East Addition, being a replat of all of Lot 1, Block
1, Trophy Club Recreation Center and a called 12.90 acre tract of land situated in the
Joseph Henry Survey, Abstract No. 529, Denton County, Texas and containing a total
of 18.90 acres of land. Applicant: Town of Trophy Club (FP-10-037)
Chairman Hill asked for a staff report.
Ms. Huggins stated that the Final Plat of Independence Park East is a replat of the
Recreation Center lot, which is where the community pool is located. Some
amenities of the park – a ball field, some parking spaces – cross the lot lines of the
recreation center lot which is why the replat is necessary. The recreation center lot is
being replatted to include the 12.900 acres of what was called Northwest Park of
PD-27, which was rezoned in April to Commercial Recreation and renamed in June to
Independence Park East. The name of the park is Independence Park East because
it is on the east side of Parkview Drive. On the west side of Parkview Drive is the
original Independence Park, which will now be called Independence Park West. This
plat meets the Town’s platting regulations and staff recommends approval.
Commissioner Davidson asked if the drainage easement would impact the two ball
fields. Mr. Adams stated that there aren’t any drainage structures above ground that
will impact the ball fields. The drainage culvert is buried.
There was no further discussion and Chairman Hill called for a motion.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Stephens, seconded by Commissioner Reed,
that this Agenda Item be Recommended for Approval to the Town Council, on
11/1/2010. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye:Vice Chair Stephens, Commissioner Davidson, Commissioner Sheridan,
Chairman Hill, Commissioner Reed, and Commissioner Richert
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2010-582-T10.Discussion and recommendation regarding a request for approval of a Site Plan of
Independence Park East, known as Lot 1, Block 1, Independence Park East Addition
(18.900 acres) located in the 500 Block of Parkview Drive. Applicant: Town of Trophy
Club (SP-10-012).
Chairman Hill announced the case and asked for a staff report.
Ms. Huggins stated that the Site Plan meets the Town regulations except in two
areas. The first is the lighting at the property line of Lot 6, Neighborhood 9, which is a
higher candle foot power than allowed by ordinance. Staff is asking for a waiver. A
berm and large caliper trees (approximately 6-in.) will be planted to mitigate the light
bleeding over onto Lot 6. The second waiver is for the number of trees along
Parkview Drive. The ordinance requires 4” caliper trees planted on 30-ft. centers and
Staff is asking for a waiver to allow 3” caliper trees on 40-ft. centers. Staff is
recommending approval of the site plan with granting of two waivers.
Adam Adams, Parks and Recreation Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation of the
development plans for Independence Park East, pointing out four ball fields, two
multi-use fields, parking (201 spaces), and landscaping (approximately 180 trees and
525 shrubs). He pointed out the lighting in the right field adjacent to Lot 6,
Neighborhood 9 which will shine over the masonry wall into Lot 6. Mr. Adams
explained that for baseball strong lighting is required for safety in catching a ball in
the air. At the perimeter of the property (the base of the wall) the lighting is within the
allowed candle foot because the wall blocks the light. The ground will be bermed and
large trees (6-inch caliper) will be planted along the perimeter of Lot 6 at the point
needed to diffuse the light.
Commissioner Davidson asked for an explanation of the decorative street treatments
that will be used on this site. Mr. Rutledge stated that the pavers will be stained
concrete at the cul-de-sac in the park and at the main drive from the street.
There were no further comments or discussion from the Planning and Zoning
Commissioners.
Councilman Stotts came to the podium. Comments/Questions: In his opinion the
waiver for the trees is valid. He asked a question regarding the arbor height, the
sidewalk width, the depth of the concrete and the decorative landscaping. He also
asked about the area and slope around the concession stand
When Mr. Stotts completed his comments, Chairman Hill called for a motion.
A motion was made by Commissioner Davidson, seconded by Vice Chair
Stephens, that this Agenda Item be Recommended for Approval with
Conditions to the Town Council, on 11/1/2010. The conditions are granting a
waiver for: (1) Lighting at the property line of Lot 6, Neighborhood 9, which will
be mitigated by a berm and planting of large caliper trees; and (2) the front
landscape buffer along Parkview Drive may contain 3” caliper trees planted on
40-ft. centers rather than 4” caliper trees planted on 30-ft. centers. The motion
CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye:Vice Chair Stephens, Commissioner Davidson, Commissioner Sheridan,
Chairman Hill, Commissioner Reed, and Commissioner Richert
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Planning and Zoning Commission Page 11 of 35 Meeting Date: December 16, 2010
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2010-583-T11.Discussion and recommendation regarding a request for approval of the Preliminary
Plat of Lot 1, Block 1, Freedom Park Addition, a 16.100 acre tract of land situated in
the T. J. Allen Survey, Abstract No. 7, in the Town of Trophy Club, Denton County,
Texas. Applicant: Town of Trophy Club (PP-10-019)
Chairman Hill announced the case and asked that the applicant’s engineer identify
the gas well site to the north of the park.
Commissioner Sheridan asked that the wellheads be identified on the plat. He asked
how the floodplain area will be maintained that is located inside the plat. Mr. Adams
responded that it will be left in a natural state. Commissioner Sheridan asked if it
would be open to the public. Mr. Adams responded that it will be open to the public.
Commissioner Sheridan asked a number of questions regarding drainage. He is
concerned than an 18” culvert (on the east side of the plat) isn’t adequate to handle
the water flow across this property. Town Engineer, Tom Rutledge, responded that
the culvert is on Corps of Engineer property and controlled by the Corps, but is
adequate to handle the flow, which is noted on the plat, but not in a table format
which is where Mr. Sheridan had been looking for the data. Mr. Rutledge also
pointed out two future storm drains from Neighborhood 7 into the park. He stated
that Neighborhood 7 is anticipated to come on line in approximately two years and
when that neighborhood develops Staff and the Town Engineer will be able to review
the construction plans and require adequate storm drains at that time.
There were no further comments or discussion from the Planning and Zoning
Commissioners.
Councilman Stotts came to the podium. He stated that he was previously on the
Park Board and they looked at this property a lot and saw all kinds of plans. He
stated that this plan is new to him and he has some thoughts. Regarding drainage he
is concerned that the area is, and will continue to be, filled with junk. He feels that if
there is a big rain event, the park will have to be closed. Mr. Rutledge responded that
the park will not need to be closed. It is outside the 100-year event. Mr. Adams
added a few comments regarding the floodplain area of the park as a passive use
area. The active use areas extend to the tree line, but not into the trees although
dogs are welcome to go into those areas.
Commissioner Sheridan noted that a 42” storm drain pipe empties onto the park in
the far northwest corner of the park and depending on the slope the water flow could
be significant. Mr. Rutledge responded that when that pipe is built the builder would
be required to flatten it out at the bottom so that the velocity of water is slowed by
lack of slope. Rip rap could then be installed and used to further slow the velocity of
water. The intent is to save the trees – they will be pruned and trimmed – but this is a
dog park and the intent is to let the dogs run among the trees and keep the park as
natural as possible, including allowing water to come onto the park rather than
digging up the ground and trees to install large underground storm drains. Mr.
Sheridan asked if a swale to force the water along the northern property line is a
possibility, moving the fence inside the rip rap.
Mr. Rutledge started to answer Commissioner Sheridan but Councilman Stotts spoke
from the podium. “I have a question about that and it is somewhat related to that
42-in. and 30-in. drain. So some of the original plans when we were all dreaming
about putting the ball fields here we looked at having the 42 and 30 inch drain going
together and that would be a ways down which would then remove any concerns
about swamp land inside the park. What was the approximate cost per foot to do
something like that?”
Mr. Rutledge responded that the Corps of Engineer would not allow going past 572,
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which influenced and changed the direction of the design of the park. A 42-inch pipe
is approximately $130 per linear foot. Mr. Rutledge reminded the Commissioners
and Council that the construction plans for Neighborhood 7 aren’t designed yet and
when they are the applicant will be required to get an easement from the Town to
bring the storm drain onto the property and thus the Town will be able to control how
that happens.
Commissioner Sheridan asked if a detention is possible on the other side. Mr.
Rutledge responded that there is not.
Councilman Stotts spoke again from the podium. “What is the current acreage for
the small and large dog sections? It seems quite a bit larger than what ‘we’ originally
proposed.” Those figures were not readily available, but staff will add those figures to
the site plan prior to Council. Mr. Stotts stated that there seems to be a lot more
fencing which could drive up the costs and he stated that the shape seems “funky”.
Mr. Rutledge responded that the terrain and contouring drove the shape of the two
areas. Mr. Stotts made several comments about the trees identified on the plans;
clarification was given. Mr. Stotts asked if any fields are possible at this park. Mr.
Adams stated that none are planned at this park; again, the contouring of this park
makes it difficult to add a usable field due to the large flowage easement that is
located through a large portion of the middle of the park. Mr. Stotts stated that
Balmoral isn’t built yet and he asked how the park will be built and accessed until
Balmoral is built. Ms. Huggins responded that staff is in discussion with the
developer of Neighborhood 7 to go ahead and build a small portion of Balmoral so
that access to the park off of Balmoral is possible. Mr. Stotts asked how access to
the Shanklin property is going to be provided. Mr. Rutledge responded that access to
the Shanklin property is by the gravel road leading to the gas wells. Mr. Stotts stated
that he believed that road would go away with this project. Ms. Huggins responded
that portions of it will be realigned around the park site and staff is in discussions with
Encana and the developer to improve the dirt road to Gas Well sites 3-H and 15-H,
which is also Ms. Shanklin’s access to her property. Mr. Stotts stated that he will
have additional comments on the site plan.
Chairman Hill asked if there were any further comments or discussion from the
Commissioners. There were none and Chairman Hill called for a motion on the
preliminary plat.
A motion was made by Commissioner Sheridan, seconded by Vice Chair
Stephens, that this Agenda Item be Recommended for Approval with
Conditions to the Town Council, on 11/1/2010. The conditions are that the gas
well site be identified and drainage data chart added for the plats that will be
seen by Council. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye:Vice Chair Stephens, Commissioner Davidson, Commissioner Sheridan,
Chairman Hill, Commissioner Reed, and Commissioner Richert
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2010-584-T12.Discussion and recommendation regarding a request for approval of a Final Plat of
Lot 1, Block 1, Freedom Park Addition, a 16.100 acre tract of land situated in the T. J.
Allen Survey, Abstract No. 7, in the Town of Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas.
Applicant: Town of Trophy Club (FP-10-038)
Chairman Hill announced the case.
Ms. Huggins stated that this request is for a final plat for Freedom Park, and the gas
well site will be identified on the plat copies given to Council. Ms. Huggins stated that
the plat meets Town ordinances and Staff recommends approval.
Commissioner Sheridan asked if the flowage easement could be shown on the final
plat. Mr. Rutledge explained that flowage easements cannot be stated as metes and
bounds in order to be placed on the plat, but the note on the plat indicates the
property is subject to a flowage easement. The gas line easement will be added to
the final plat. It was shown on the preliminary plat, but not on the final plat.
A motion was made by Commissioner Reed, seconded by Vice Chair Stephens,
that this Agenda Item be Recommended for Approval to the Town Council, on
11/1/2010. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye:Vice Chair Stephens, Commissioner Davidson, Commissioner Sheridan,
Chairman Hill, Commissioner Reed, and Commissioner Richert
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2010-585-T13.Discussion and recommendation regarding a request for approval of a Site Plan of
Freedom Park, a 16.100 acre tract of land siutated in the T. J. Allen Survey, Abstract
No. 7, in the Town of Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas. Applicant: Town of
Trophy Club (SP-10-013).
Chairman Hill announced the case and Mr. Adams, Parks and Recreation Director,
gave a presentation of the planned development of the park.
Commissioner Sheridan stated that this is being paid for by bond money and the
Town is maintaining it. Mr. Adams responded that a small portion will be paid for by
the Public Improvement District and the rest by bond money and the Town will be
maintaining the park. Mr. Sheridan asked if maintenance of this park is already in the
budget. Mr. Adams explained that Freedom Park will only have water impact on the
current year (FY 10-11) budget. The park will come on-line in the following budget
year (2011-12). Mr. Sheridan asked if there would be a tax increase because of it.
Mr. Adams stated that he couldn’t answer that question.
Commissioner Davidson asked a question regarding fencing. Ms. Huggins explained
that a waiver is being requested to use chain link rather than ornamental wrought
iron. Commissioner Sheridan asked if the Corps of Engineer will allow fencing on the
Corp property. Mr. Rutledge responded that the Corps will allow it.
Ms. Huggins stated that the Site Plan meets the Town regulations (for site plan
approval and PD-27) except in two areas. The first is to allow chain link fencing along
Trophy Park Drive, as well as along the north side of the dog park property abutting
residential.
The second is to allow the fence along Balmoral to be placed 5-ft. off the property line
and that chain link material be allowed. Staff recommends approval of the site plan
and granting of these two waivers.
Commissioner Davidson asked if a masonry fence is required along Trophy Park
Drive and Balmoral. Ms. Huggins explained that it is not needed for a park, but is
required if fronting a residential neighborhood in PD-27.
Councilman Stotts asked for more information for the fencing along Balmoral – how
much spacing from the curb to the fence? Mr. Rutledge explained that from the back
of curb there will be 4-ft. of grass and a 6-ft. wide sidewalk (all of which is
right-of-way). Then the property line begins and by PD-27 regulations, there is a
25-ft. setback and the fence would normally be placed on the building line, 25-ft. from
the right-of-way. Staff is asking for a waiver to allow the fence to be placed 5-ft. of
the property line. So, there will be back of curb, 4-ft. of grass, 6-ft. of sidewalk, 5-ft.
of grass, and then the chain link fencing of Freedom Park. Granting of this waiver will
allow an additional 20-ft. of area for the “large dog” fenced yard. Mr. Rutledge
explained that the sidewalk won’t be put in until Neighborhood 7 is developed. He
explained that it’s practical to wait until Neighborhood 7 is developed so that the
sidewalk follows the curve of the street. Mr. Stotts asked for the size of the concrete
mow strip under the fence. Mr. Rutledge explained that they are about 12-inches
wide and they go about 16 to 18-inches in depth. He stated that with dog parks it is
important to have depth so they don’t dig under the fence and so that maintenance is
easier. Mr. Stotts asked if the mow strips would go around all the chain link fenced
areas. Mr. Rutledge confirmed that they will. Mr. Stotts commented that he believes
the chain link waiver is a good idea. He asked if the PID funds were extended. Mr.
Adams responded that they are almost done with the PID funds assigned to this park.
Mr. Stotts had other questions regarding the PID funds but recognized those were
outside the realm of a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting so he will address
those in a different forum. Mr. Stotts asked if the bathrooms and the pavilion are
alternates. Mr. Adams confirmed that they are alternates. Mr. Stotts asked how the
water will be handled through the fence. Mr. Rutledge stated that the fence design
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incorporates water flow through the fence. The fence will convey the water but keep
the dogs separated.
Councilman Rose stated that Royal Troon has a masonry wall between the
neighborhood and the park. He asked if that is a different standard that what is
required here. Ms. Huggins explained that PD-27 requires wrought iron fencing
between residential and a park. At the time that Neighborhood 9 was developed, the
developer requested a waiver to allow a masonry wall to be built to give the residents
more privacy from the park. The waiver was granted and the masonry wall was built
(and paid for) by the developer.
Councilwoman Cantrell stated that she would prefer to see some other type of
fencing, than chain link, along Trophy Park Drive and Balmoral Drive. She asked
how many acres are usable areas before the tree line. Mr. Rutledge responded that
there is about 10 acres of usable area before the tree line. [The actual acreage of
the large dog play area is 4.18 acres and the small dog area is 2.32 acres; total
usable area: 8.61 acres.] Ms. Cantrell stated that the total acreage of the park is 16
acres and she wondered what the percentage of usable park is based on the money
the Town is putting into it. She also commented that she is very concerned that the
pavilion won’t look as good as desired. She stated that she knows it is an option, but
she stated that she talked to Mr. Seidel about possible stone faces to the poles to
make them look a little dressier. She stated that a lot of money was spent on the
ballparks so she’d like to see this one done right. She repeated that she has an issue
with chain link fencing along the main roads.
There were no further comments and Chairman Hill called for a motion.
Commissioner Sheridan made a motion recommending approval of the Site Plan for
Freedom Park, disallowing the waivers for chain link fencing. The motion did not
receive a second.
A motion was made by Commissioner Reed, seconded by Vice Chair Stephens,
that this Agenda Item be Recommended for Approval with Conditions to the
Town Council, on 11/1/2010. The conditions are recommendation of approval
of the waivers for chain link fencing along Trophy Park Drive, Balmoral Drive,
and along the north side of the dog park abutting residential, and allowing the
placement of the east chain link fence along Balmoral to be 5-ft. off the
property line. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye:Vice Chair Stephens, Commissioner Davidson, Chairman Hill,
Commissioner Reed, and Commissioner Richert
5 -
No:Commissioner Sheridan1 -
Adjourn
This meeting Adjourned
8:50 p.m.
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Gene Hill, Chairman
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Carolyn Huggins, Community Development Director
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:12010-656-T Name:
Status:Type:Agenda Item Regular Session
File created:In control:12/7/2010 Planning & Zoning Commission
On agenda:Final action:12/16/2010
Title:Public Hearing regarding a request for approval of a Site Plan of Lot 1, Block 1, Trophy Club
Commons, being a 6.570 acre tract of land located in the J. Eads Survey, Abstract 392 and the J.
Sutton Survey, Abstract 1154. Applicant: Baird, Hampton & Brown, Inc. on behalf of Trophy Club
Equities (SP-09-010)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Planning and Zoning Commission Page 18 of 35 Meeting Date: December 16, 2010
File #: 2010-656-T, Version: 1
Title
Public Hearing regarding a request for approval of a Site Plan of Lot 1, Block 1, Trophy Club Commons,
being a 6.570 acre tract of land located in the J. Eads Survey, Abstract 392 and the J. Sutton Survey,
Abstract 1154. Applicant: Baird, Hampton & Brown, Inc. on behalf of Trophy Club Equities (SP-09-010)
Planning and Zoning Commission Page 19 of 35 Meeting Date: December 16, 2010
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:12010-654-T Name:
Status:Type:Agenda Item Regular Session
File created:In control:12/6/2010 Planning & Zoning Commission
On agenda:Final action:12/16/2010
Title:Discussion and Recommendation regarding a request for approval of a Preliminary Plat of Lot 1,
Block 1, Trophy Club Commons, being a 6.570 acre tract of land located in the J. Eads Survey,
Abstract 392 and the J. Sutton Survey, Abstract 1154. Applicant: Baird, Hampton & Brown, Inc. on
behalf of Trophy Club Equities (PP-09-017)
Attachments:Application - Prel Plat.pdf
PP - Trophy Club Commons.pdf
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Planning and Zoning Commission Page 20 of 35 Meeting Date: December 16, 2010
File #: 2010-654-T, Version: 1
Title
Discussion and Recommendation regarding a request for approval of a Preliminary Plat of Lot 1, Block 1,
Trophy Club Commons, being a 6.570 acre tract of land located in the J. Eads Survey, Abstract 392 and
the J. Sutton Survey, Abstract 1154. Applicant: Baird, Hampton & Brown, Inc. on behalf of Trophy Club
Equities (PP-09-017)
APPLICANT: Baird, Hampton & Brown
4550 SH 360, Suite 180
Grapevine, Texas 76051
OWNER:Trophy Club Equities
3 Village Circle, Suite 123
Westlake, Texas 76262
LOCATION: East and southeast of the intersection of Trophy Club Drive and Trophy Lake Drive.
ZONING: "CG" Commercial General
ADJACENT ZONING/EXISTING LAND USES:
North: CR, Trophy Club Country Club
South: Planned Development No. 21, Retail Center
East: R-10, Single Family Residential
West: R-12, Church
EXISTING CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY: This property is currently vacant. Approximately half of
the site is within the 100 year floodplain. Marshall Creek borders the site on the eastern side and acts as
a buffer between the residential subdivision to the east of Marshall Creek. The plan for this is for a
professional office complex as well as a day care facility.
HISTORY: This property was rezoned in 2008 from "CR" Commercial Recreation to "CG" Commercial
General.
In April, 2009, the applicant submitted a preliminary and final plat of this property, as well as site plan and
engineering documents. The applicant's plans called for parking in the floodplain area of this property. Staff
and the Town Engineer reviewed the documents and provided comments to the applicant in June 2009.
Comments included a notation that the Town will require a disclaimer on site plan: "Town’s ordinances do not
prohibit the construction of a parking lot in unimproved flood plain, but the Town does not recommend the use
or construction of a parking lot in that area and assumes no liability for any damage that might occur due to
the construction or use of the parking lot."
Staff and the applicant(s) and applicant's engineer met on September 8, 2009 to discuss the project. The
applicant decided to pursue the possibility of reclaiming some land out of floodplain. In November 2009, the
Town received a Feasibility Flood Study from the applicant's engineer which indicated that they would
resubmit the platting and site plan documents for a portion (Phase 1) of the project while taking steps
necessary for flood plain reclamation of the area where they wish to place a parking lot.
On April 30, 2010, the applicant resubmitted all documents (engineering, preliminary and final plat, site plan)
Planning and Zoning Commission Page 21 of 35 Meeting Date: December 16, 2010
File #: 2010-654-T, Version: 1
On April 30, 2010, the applicant resubmitted all documents (engineering, preliminary and final plat, site plan)
with plans to build Phase 1 only while working to take the eastern area of the site out of floodplain. On July
20, 2010, the applicant submitted a Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) for Town approval in
anticipation of submitting this document to FEMA for approval in order to proceed with a Letter of Map
Revision (LOMR) in order to build Phase 2 of Trophy Club Commons in 2013 (approximate). Staff reviewed
the documents and provided applicant with comments for revision of the plans.
In July 2010, the applicant submitted the revised CLOMR, as well as revised Preliminary Plat, Final Plat and
Site Plan and Construction Plan documents. Comments for revision were provided by Staff in September
2010.
REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION : The Commercial General zoning allows for professional office uses that
are designed to be compatible with nearby residential uses as the services provided on this site will provide
services to the residents of the community. Final preliminary plat revision comments were provided to the
applicant in September 2010 and the applicant submitted revised documents on October 18, 2010. Staff has
completed final review of the preliminary plat and recommends approval as the plat is in keeping with the
requirements stipulated in Chapter 12 of the Town of Trophy Club Subdivision Rules and Regulations.
Attachments: Application
Preliminary Plat (soft and hard copy)
Planning and Zoning Commission Page 22 of 35 Meeting Date: December 16, 2010
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:12010-655-T Name:
Status:Type:Agenda Item Regular Session
File created:In control:12/7/2010 Planning & Zoning Commission
On agenda:Final action:12/16/2010
Title:Discussion and Recommendation regarding a request for approval of a Final Plat of Lot 1, Block 1,
Trophy Club Commons, being a 6.570 acre tract of land located in the J. Eads Survey, Abstract 392
and the J. Sutton Survey, Abstract 1154. Applicant: Baird, Hampton & Brown, Inc. on behalf of
Trophy Club Equities (FP-09-031)
Attachments:Application - Final Plat.pdf
FP - Trophy Club Commons.pdf
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Planning and Zoning Commission Page 25 of 35 Meeting Date: December 16, 2010
File #: 2010-655-T, Version: 1
Title
Discussion and Recommendation regarding a request for approval of a Final Plat of Lot 1, Block 1,
Trophy Club Commons, being a 6.570 acre tract of land located in the J. Eads Survey, Abstract 392 and
the J. Sutton Survey, Abstract 1154. Applicant: Baird, Hampton & Brown, Inc. on behalf of Trophy Club
Equities (FP-09-031)
APPLICANT: Baird, Hampton & Brown
4550 SH 360, Suite 180
Grapevine, Texas 76051
OWNER:Trophy Club Equities
3 Village Circle, Suite 123
Westlake, Texas 76262
LOCATION: East and southeast of the intersection of Trophy Club Drive and Trophy Lake Drive.
ZONING: "CG" Commercial General
ADJACENT ZONING/EXISTING LAND USES:
North: CR, Trophy Club Country Club
South: Planned Development No. 21, Retail Center
East: R-10, Single Family Residential
West: R-12, Church
EXISTING CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY: This property is currently vacant. Approximately half of
the site is within the 100 year floodplain. Marshall Creek borders the site on the eastern side and acts as
a buffer between the residential subdivision to the east of Marshall Creek. The plan for this is for a
professional office complex as well as a day care facility.
HISTORY: This property was rezoned in 2008 from "CR" Commercial Recreation to "CG" Commercial
General.
REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION : Final plat comments were provided to the applicant in September 2010
and the applicant submitted revised documents on October 18, 2010. Staff has completed final review of the
plat and recommends approval as it is in keeping with the requirements stipulated in Chapter 12 of the Town
of Trophy Club Subdivision Rules and Regulations.
Attachments: Application
Final Plat (soft and hard copy)
Planning and Zoning Commission Page 26 of 35 Meeting Date: December 16, 2010
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:12010-657-T Name:
Status:Type:Agenda Item Regular Session
File created:In control:12/7/2010 Planning & Zoning Commission
On agenda:Final action:12/16/2010
Title:Discussion and Recommendation regarding a request for approval of a Site Plan of Lot 1, Block 1,
Trophy Club Commons, being a 6.570 acre tract of land located in the J. Eads Survey, Abstract 392
and the J. Sutton Survey, Abstract 1154. Applicant: Baird, Hampton & Brown, Inc. on behalf of
Trophy Club Equities (SP-09-010)
Attachments:Application - Site Plan.pdf
Overall Site Plan C 2 0.pdf
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Planning and Zoning Commission Page 29 of 35 Meeting Date: December 16, 2010
File #: 2010-657-T, Version: 1
Title
Discussion and Recommendation regarding a request for approval of a Site Plan of Lot 1, Block 1, Trophy
Club Commons, being a 6.570 acre tract of land located in the J. Eads Survey, Abstract 392 and the J.
Sutton Survey, Abstract 1154. Applicant: Baird, Hampton & Brown, Inc. on behalf of Trophy Club
Equities (SP-09-010)
PURPOSE: To consider approval of a site plan for the proposed Trophy Club Commons Development
located along Trophy Club Drive. The applicant is proposing to construct five (5) professional office buildings,
one of which (Building No. 1) will be a day care facility. The property is zoned Commercial General (CG). The
purpose of the CG Commercial General District is to provide locations for local neighborhood shopping and
personal service needs of the surrounding area, to accommodate general retail shopping and to accommodate
low intensity business or professional offices that are designed and sited to be compatible with nearby
residential uses and which primarily provide services to residents of the community. This site plan proposes
development that is appropriate for the CG district.
The applicant is requesting approval of the overall site plan. Phase 1 will consist of three buildings and
temporary asphalt parking. Phase 2 will consist of two buildingsand a permanent concrete parking lot with the
removal of the asphalt parking lot. If Phase 2 construction does not occur within a specific period of time, the
temporary asphalt parking lot will be replaced with permanent concrete paving that meets Town standards.
The specific period of time between temporary asphalt and permanent concrete will be addressed in a
Developer's Agreement, which will be reviewed and approved by the Town Council.
Applicant:Baird, Hampton & Brown
4550 SH 360, Suite 180
Grapevine, Texas 76051
Owner:Trophy Club Equities
3 Village Circle, Suite 123
Westlake, Texas 76262
ADJACENT ZONING/EXISTING LAND USES:
North:CR, Trophy Club Country Club
South:PD-21, Retail Center (across the street - Trophy Club Drive)
East:R-10, Single Family Residential (other side of Marshall Branch Creek)
West:CR, Trophy Club Country Club tennis courts/R-12, Church (across the street)
EXISTING CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY/FLOODPLAIN :This property is currently vacant.
Approximately half of the site is within the 100 year Floodplain and the applicant has submitted a Conditional
Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) to remove a portion of the property from the floodplain in order to place
permanent parking on that area of the site. The CLOMR has been approved by the Town and can now be
submitted to FEMA for approval. Once FEMA approval has been received, and if no revisions are needed to
the site based on FEMA approval, Phase 2 construction can take place.
Planning and Zoning Commission Page 30 of 35 Meeting Date: December 16, 2010
File #: 2010-657-T, Version: 1
Planned Structures
The applicant plans to construct five buildings for a total of approximately 41,000 square feet of multi-use
lease space. The first building the applicant plans to construct will be a 15,425 sq. ft. day care facility. The
facility will serve approximately 240 younger children, 1st graders and under, and be staffed by approximately
35 employees -- a mixture of full and part-time. Building No. 2 (8,538 sq. ft.) will house general office space
and medical office space. The applicant anticipates constructing Building No. 3 approximately one year later
which will house retail/office clientele, followed by Buildings No. 4 and 5 in Phase 2 after FEMA approval of the
CLOMR has been obtained. Buildings No. 4 and 5 will consist of general office space and medical office
space.
Setbacks
Commercial General zoning requires the following setbacks:
Front: 30-feet
Rear: 30-feet
Side: 15-feet
Side Adjacent to Residential: 40-ft. Buffered Area
The plan complies with all setbacks.
Height
Commercial General regulations require that no building shall exceed 40' feet or two (2) stories in height. Any
building or structure adjoining or contiguous to a residentially zoned district shall not exceed 28 feet or one (1)
story in height. The five buildings proposed in Phases 1 and 2 on this site are one story in height and will not
exceed 28-feet.
Parking Requirements
The "Parking Requirements" Table provided on Page C 2.0 of the Site Plan Package does not list the correct
building numbers. The Table lists the buildings in the following order: 4, 5, 1, 3, 2. Approximate square
footage of each building is as follows:
Square Footage of Building No. 1 - Day Care: 15,425
Square Footage of Building No. 2 - General Office: 8,538
Square Footage of Building No. 3 - General Office: 5,915
Square Footage of Building No. 4 - General Office: 5,516
Square Footage of Building No. 5 - Mixed Use Retail: 5,516
Based on square footage and use, 171 parking spaces are required. The applicant has provided 174 parking
spaces, six of which are handicap accessible spaces, which meets the Town's regulations.
The ordinance requires 24 loading/unloadingspaces for day care (assumed to be located in front of building).
The plan shows five (5) spaces in front of the day care. Based on meetings with the applicant/developer, they
will use spaces across the parking lot for this requirement. Staff expressed concern for the safety of children
crossing the parking lot in order to comply with this requirement.
Photometrics Plan
The site plan package provides a lighting plan detailing the layout of fixtures, elevations, lamp type, and
average illumination of each fixture. Exterior lighting fixtures shall not exceed a maximum height of 25 feet,
measured from the adjacent ground, shall direct light toward the ground, and shall be shielded. The plan
complies.
Planning and Zoning Commission Page 31 of 35 Meeting Date: December 16, 2010
File #: 2010-657-T, Version: 1
Landscape Plan
CG zoning requires that the front setback area contain landscaping to screen the parking areas. The applicant
is proposing 14 Burr Oak trees along Trophy Club Drive, 3" caliper. The regulations require a minimum of 4"
caliper. The applicant will correct the plans prior to Council on January 3, 2011. Shrubs, berms, decorative
walls or a combination thereof shall be provided between the trees such that a screen of a minimum of three
feet in height shall screen the parking areas. The applicant is proposing 98 five gallon dwarf wax myrtles to
aid in screening the parking from the street, and a combination of annuals, roses and Lirope at the ingress and
egress on Trophy Club Drive.
Most of the trees to be removed will be in Phase 2 of this project and Sheets M 1.1 and M 1.2 detail the tree
mitigation plans for this site. The combined landscape plans for Phase 1 and Phase 2 will provide the
required mitigation per Town regulations.
With the change from 3" caliper to 4" caliper trees along Trophy Club Drive, the Landscape and Tree
Mitigation Plans comply with Town regulations.
Building Elevations
CG zoning requires all principal and accessory buildings and structures to be of exterior fire resistant
construction having one hundred (100) percent 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. The applicant's
plans call for a combination of stone and brick which meets the Town's masonry requirements.
Ingress/Egress - Roundabout - Traffic Impact Analysis
When The Highlands of Trophy Club, the residential planned development to the north of Trophy Club
Commons, was in the development stages, a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) was completed which stated that
improvements would be needed at the intersection of Trophy Club Drive and Trophy Lake Drive during Stage
II of The Highlands development. Stage II is reached when at least 741 lots have been platted. Recent
platting activity has increased platted lots in The Highlands to 900.
A traffic impact analysis was required for the Trophy Club Commons project so there would be an
understanding of the impact of this development on the intersection of Trophy Club Drive and Trophy Lake
Drive. The TIA concluded that with the addition of the site traffic generated by the proposed Trophy Club
Commons development, the intersection of Trophy Club Drive and Trophy Lake Drive is predicted to operate
at poor levels of service by 2014 during the AM and PM peak hours.
The Town has taken steps to create an engineered plan for a roundabout at the intersection of Trophy Club
Drive and Trophy Lake Drive and this plan received Council approval on December 6, 2010. The Trophy Club
Commons owner has indicated a willingness to give right-of-way needed to allow building of a roundabout at
this intersection. The applicant's engineer will be given the engineered plans and the right-of-way will be
decided by separate instrument.
As a result of the roundabout design, Trophy Club Commons will be an exit only egress from the development
into the roundabout. Ingress to the site will be off of Trophy Club Drive across from the Tom Thumb truck
entrance. When the roundabout is built, the Town will require the Trophy Club Commons owner to remove a
portion of the center median along Trophy Club Drive for a dedicated left turn lane into the Trophy Club
Commons site.
STAFF FINDINGS :The applicant is requesting overall site plan approval for a two-phase project. Staff
Planning and Zoning Commission Page 32 of 35 Meeting Date: December 16, 2010
File #: 2010-657-T, Version: 1
STAFF FINDINGS :The applicant is requesting overall site plan approval for a two-phase project. Staff
recommends approval with the stipulation that the trees along Trophy Club Drive shall be a minimum of 4
caliper inches each.
ATTACHMENTS: Application
Overall Site Plan (Electronic)
Site Plan Package (16 pages) (Hardcopy)
Planning and Zoning Commission Page 33 of 35 Meeting Date: December 16, 2010
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