08.13.2026 P&Z MinutesTown of Trophy Club
Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting Minutes
August 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
1 Trophy Wood Drive, Trophy Club, Texas 76262
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Michael Biggs called the August 13, 2026, Planning & Zoning Commission
meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Jonathan Poole, Place 1
Mike Branum, Vice Chair, Place 3
Reginald Barbarin, Place 4
Terry Kesterson, Place 5
Sean Holmes, Place 6
Michael Biggs, Chair, Place 7
COMMISSONERS ABSENT
Ben Griffiths, Place 2
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Matt Cox, Director of Community Development
Jackie Ross, Sr. Administrative Assistant
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
REGULAR ITEMS
1. CASE PD-AMD-26-003 - PD-27 Landscape Standards
Conduct a public hearing and consider a recommendation to the Town Council on a
request by the Town of Trophy Club to amend the ordinance establishing Planned
Development District No. 27 (PD-27), The Highlands at Trophy Club, to revise the
minimum required number of trees to one (1) tree per lot to align the Planned
Development's landscape standards with the Town's base zoning ordinance
requirements.
Chairman Biggs opened the public hearing at 6:01 p.m.
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Matt Cox, Director of Community Development, presented the proposed amendment and
provided an overview of the existing minimum tree requirements by lot type. He explained
that the amendment would establish a minimum of one tree per lot throughout PD-27,
consistent with the Town's base zoning ordinance.
Mr. Cox summarized public outreach, including the mailing of more than 1,600 public
hearing notices. He reported that staff received emails and telephone calls in support and
one email in opposition. He also discussed the Highlands at Trophy Club HOA survey
initiated by HOA member and resident Jenny Fox, in which 62 percent of the 432
respondents supported reducing the requirement to one tree per lot.
Ms. Jenny Fox, 2753 Enfield Drive; Ms. Jennifer Furnish, 2770 Chatswood Drive; Ms.
Ashley Mangel, 2406 Mona Vale Road; Ms. Jennifer Falls, 2726 Broadway Drive; and Mr.
John Brady, 2517 Ralston Drive, spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance amendment.
Written support was received from Mr. Chris Via, Mona Vale Road, and in -person support
was received from Mr. John Richard, 2802 Marrickville Drive. Written opposition was
received from Ms. Annie Camp, a Highlands resident.
Chairman Biggs closed the public hearing at 6:07 p.m.
The Commission discussed the effect of mature trees on smaller lots, including excessive
shade, loss of grass, overcrowding, root impacts to driveways and sidewalks, visibility of
homes, replacement costs, and the need to select tree species appropriate for available
planting areas. Staff clarified that the amendment would reduce only the minimum
requirement and would not require homeowners to remove existing trees.
Commissioner Poole moved to recommend approval of Case PD-AMD-26-003 - PD-27
Landscape as presented.
Commissioner Holmes seconded the motion.
Vote on Motion:
AYES: Poole, Branum, Barbarin, Kesterson, Holmes, Biggs
NAYES: None
VOTE: 6-0
2. CASE RP-26-001 - Triple Crown Estates Replat
Conduct a public hearing and consider a recommendation to the Town Council on a
request by Moda Homes, LLC to approve a replat of Lots 1-6, 7X, and 8X, Block A,
Triple Crown Estates, being a 2.992-acre tract of land situated in the Mary Medlin
Survey, Abstract No. 832, Town of Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas 76262, and
to approve an ordinance abandoning the public street right-of-way for Triple Crown
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Drive to establish a private street and public utility, drainage, and emergency access
easement serving the subdivision.
Chairman Biggs opened the public hearing at 6:29 p.m.
Matt Cox, Director of Community Development, presented the revised replat and
explained that the primary change from the previously approved final plat was the
conversion of the public right-of-way to a private street. He stated that public hearing
notice was published and mailed to property owners within 200 feet and that staff received
no responses in support or opposition. Staff recommended approval.
Hector Alva, co-owner of Moda Homes LLC, addressed the Commission and answered
questions regarding the proposed private street, entry gate, vehicle stacking area,
construction standards, and the future homeowners association. He explained that the
gate would be located approximately 30 feet inside the street, providing space for two
vehicles to stack before entering, and that the street would be constructed and inspected
to standards comparable to a public street.
Chairman Biggs closed the public hearing at 6:32 p.m.
The Commission discussed the transfer of responsibility for maintenance, repairs, paving,
weather -related conditions, and other costs from the Town to the homeowner's
association. Discussion included the need for appropriate HOA documents, reserves,
assessments, disclosure of potential expenses to future buyers, and the Town's
continued access for public utilities and emergency services through the proposed
easements.
Mr. Alva stated that HOA documents and restrictions would be completed before homes
were sold and that buyers would receive information regarding regular expenses and
potential special assessments. Staff noted that the plat identifies the street as HOA-
owned and maintained and provides that costs incurred by the Town for work on the
private street may be charged to the HOA.
Following discussion, Vice Chair Mike Branum moved to recommend approval of Case-
26-001 - Triple Crown Estates Replat with the HOA language included.
Commissioner Kesterson seconded the motion.
Vote on Motion:
AYES: Poole, Branum, Barbarin, Kesterson, Holmes, Biggs
NAYES: None
VOTE: 6-0
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3. Consider approval of the June 04, 2026, Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
minutes.
Commissioner Poole moved to approve the June 04, 2026, Planning & Zoning
Commission meeting minutes as presented.
Chairman Biggs seconded the motion.
Vote on Motion:
AYES: Poole, Branum, Barbarin, Kesterson, Holmes, Biggs
NAYES: None
VOTE: 6-0
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Biggs adjourned the meeting at 6:54 p.m.
Chairperson Michael Bigg
Planning & Zoning Commission
Jackie/Ross, Sr. Administrative Assistant
Town of Trophy Club, TX
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