Minutes P&Z 09/07/2000MINUTES OF A
REGULAR SESSION
FOR THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
7 September 2000
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in a Regular
Session on 7 September 2000, at 6:30 P.M. in the Boardroom of the Trophy Club Administration
Building, 100 Municipal Drive, Trophy Club, Texas 76262.
COMMISSIONERS ATTENDANCE:
Gene Hill
present
Rick Gilliland
present
Clayton Reed
present
Bob Ashby
present
Mark Shegon
present
STAFF AND GUESTS PRESENT:
Kerin C. Fleck
Barry Hudson
Stan Hamrick
Linda Zombeck
Michael Michaelis
Gabriel Zorrilla
David Baxter
Planning & Zoning Coordinator
Planning Consultant
Planning Consultant
Planning Consultant
Resident/Applicant
Resident/Applicant
Resident
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM.
Chairman Hill called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m., and announced a quorum was present.
2. RECOGNITION OF NEW COMMISSIONERS:
a. BOB ASHBY
b. MARK SHEGON
Chairman Hill introduced the new Commissioners to the audience and welcomed them
to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
3. DISCUSSION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST FOR AN
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE EXCEEDING 120 SQUARE FEET, AT 501 GLEN HURST COURT,
(APPLICANT: MICHAEL MICHAELIS, HOMEOWNER).
Mr. Hudson presented digital photographs of the lot, indicating the approximate area
in which the pergola would be constructed.
Mr. Michaelis addressed the Commission and presented his request. The pergola will be
approximately 14 feet tall and 400 square feet, located 6 feet from rear and side
property lines. Directly behind the house to the left is another residence. Mr. Michaelis
has spoken with the homeowners, and they have no objection to his proposal.
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Commissioner Gilliland asked the applicant if there would be any portion of the
structure that would require a wall. Mr. Michaelis stated the only area that will be wood
construction would be latticework below the fence line, approximately 3-4 feet around
the back portion of the structure in an effort to shield utility easement equipment.
Commissioner Reed made a motion to recommend approval of the accessory use.
Motion:
Reed
Second:
Gilliland
Ayes:
Hill, Ashby, Shegon
Nays:
None
Action:
5-0
Motion carried.
Chairman Hill explained the next step in the approval process to the applicant.
4. DISCUSSION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST FOR A WAIVER TO
FENCE ORDINANCE NO. 1999-01, AT 301 VILLAGE TRAIL, LOT 30, BLOCK B @
LAKESIDE, (APPLICANT: GABRIEL ZORRILLA, HOMEOWNER).
Chairman Hill briefed the Commission as to the history of the fences in the subdivision of
Lakeside.
Mr. Zorrilla addressed the Commission and presented his request. He stated that if the
fence were moved out to the property line, it would not only allow him to have a larger
back yard, which he has plans to add a swimming pool, but it would also provide
conformity with straight fence lines along Durango Drive.
Commissioner Shegon suggested that landscaping be added to offset the fence line
along the roadside.
Mr. Hudson informed the applicant that the pool previously mentioned would not be
able to be built in the utility easement, and it would have to conform to the Town's
building restrictions.
Vice Chairman Gilliland stated that this fence would be that last fence waiver
approved in Lakeside.
Chairman Hill stated that he would pass that along to the Town Council when he
presented this request to them at the next Town Council meeting.
A motion was made to recommend approval of the fence waiver.
Motion:
Reed
Second:
Ashby
Ayes:
Hill, Shegon
Nays:
Gilliland
Action:
4-1
Motion carried.
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5. DISCUSSION AND INTERPRETATION OF PD -15 THE VILLAS @ TROPHY CLUB, EXHIBIT
"C" F. DRIVEWAYS AND WALKWAYS.
Chairman Hill briefed the Commission on the history of the agenda item.
Mr. Baxter installed a driveway that is in violation of PD -14, the exposed aggregate
concrete requirement. Adrian Womack, Building Inspector informed Mr. Baxter the
driveway was in violation. Mr. Baxter came before the Commission at the 6 July 2000
P&Z meeting and requested a waiver. The Commission did not take any action on the
item but did, however, request the applicant speak with the developer. Mr. Baxter
spoke with Synergy Properties, developer, to discuss their standpoint on the matter. By
some miscommunication, Synergy Properties understood that the P&Z Commission
considered the driveway to be an upgrade, which was not the sense of the
Commission. Although Synergy stated in their letter dated, 26 July 2000, they concurred
with the Commission, there is no action by P&Z by which they could concur. The
recommendation by the Planning Consultant was that no action be taken until this was
concluded.
Mr. Baxter addressed the Commission. He said that his interpretation of the ordinance
was exposed aggregate concrete, or better.
Mr. Hudson presented digital photographs of Mr. Baxter's driveway, as well as several
driveways in the subdivision to the Commission. Currently, there are twenty-two (22) lots
on the cul-de-sac, with four (4) exposed aggregate concrete driveways, and one (1)
stained concrete driveway, and two (2) additional driveways to be poured within the
next sixty (60) days. Whatever the Commission and the Town Council decide on this
matter will set the tone for the rest of the development, whether or not there will be a
mix in the remaining lots.
Chairman Hill pointed out that the PID does not provide for a waiver. Therefore, the only
way to allow this material would be if the developer came before the Commission and
amended his ordinance to allow the material.
Mr. Baxter was informed that if the developer did not spend the time and expense to
amend the ordinance, his driveway would be in violation of the ordinance. The
applicant would need to discuss with the building inspector and code enforcement
officer
Ms. Fleck stated she would contact Mr. Baxter to discuss his options.
6. DISCUSSION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF A
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION LIASON TO THE UTILITY FRANCHISE
COMMITTEE.
Chairman Hill suggested the item be tabled until the two additional seats on the
Commission are filled. At this time, no member of the Commission will be able to serve
as the liaison due to schedule conflicts.
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7. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES (20 July 2000).
A motion was made to approve the minutes.
Motion:
Gilliland
Second:
Hill
Action:
2-0
Abstain:
Reed
Motion carried.
Of the three members present at the 20 July 2000 meeting, Chairman Hill and Vice
Chairman Gilliland were the only representatives present to make a quorum.
8. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONERS, OTHER MATTERS.
Commissioner Shegon discussed the lights at the Trophy Club Plaza. Chairman Hill
updated the Commission on the status of the lights.
Vice Chairman Gilliland discussed the paint scheme on the rear of retail buildings "A"
and "B", as well as the rool'line of the Tom Thumb store, and the vents facing Trophy
Club Drive.
Ms. Fleck stated she would follow up on the items with the Building Department, as well
as Cody Pletz.
9. REPORTS FROM STAFF.
Ms. Fleck had no comments. Mr. Hudson informed the Commission that Mr. Stan Hamrick will
be present at the 13 September 2000 Public Hearing.
10. ADJOURNMENT.
Chairman Hill adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:35 pm.
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K-e-Fin—C. Fleck, Planining & Zoning Coordinator
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