Minutes P&Z 07/29/1985PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
The Planning and Zoning Commission ofthe Town of Trophy Club
met in Regular Session on Monday July 29, 1985 at the office
of the Municipal Utility District, Trophy Club, Texas, within
the boundaries of the Town. The following officers and
members were present:
Loren
Alexander
Chairman
Bruce
Benton
Member
Gene
Aerstin
Member
Bill
Tynes
Member
Neil
Anderson
Member
constituting a quorum, the meeting was called to order.
Also present were the Town Council and Independent American.
INDEPENDENT AMERICAN PRESENTATION
Mr. Lattie Woods of Independent American gave a background on
Independent Americans selection of Johnson, Johnson, and Roy
as land planner of their current plan.
Mr. Woods also explained why Independent American bought
Trophy Club:
(a) Growth Corridor- 50,000 employment base in Las Colinas
at the purchase date. 275,000 by the year 2010 projected.
(b) DFW Airport- 20,000 employment base and 3 1/2 terminals
at the purchase date. By the year 2000 there will be 13
operating terminals.
(c) I.B.M. Development plans of 800 Acres- Water
transaction made with Gibraltar signified commitment on
I. B. M" s part.
3. Logic behind details of land plan. Input from MPF
Research.
(a) 1980's will bring in new housing such as cluster homes
and zero lot line homes.
(b) Condominium's are "going out".
(c),Major emphasis should be single family housing.
Other goals:
(d) Indicated plans to concentrate commercial on Hwy. 114.,
especially at main entrance.
(e) Desire to expand golf course to 36 holes. The new 9 is
under way.
(f) Meeting school and church needs with well located sites
throughout the area.
(g) Moderate housing market will be targeted in Village
West.
(h) "Special Residential" is planned for north of Village
Trail to create a transition to the land backing up to the
"poorer" sections of Roanoke.
(i) Equestrian Club will also be expanded on northwest
section to provide a buffer.
(j) Desire to meet market of retired persons on land
behind present equestrian center. "Cottages" and 18 units to
an acre multi -family is planned here with some access to golf
course.
(k) Pointed out minimum amount of planned multi -family
zoning desired and abundance of planned open areas that will
be provided.
1.1% multi -family under Gibraltar plan projects that of
20,000 to 23,000 people of total build out only about 1,000
will be living in multi -family units.
1. Ed Snider:
(a) Specific interim development plans.
(b) Loop Road- Will seek approval to open up remainder of
land.
(c) P.U.D. Zoning- Zoning method to be sought with
Planning and Zoning Commission.
(d) Knoll Area- Cluster homes desired.
(e) Entrance to Village West- Commercial approval.
(f) Nelson Tract- Development plan for land across from
sales office on west side of Trophy Club Drive.
(g) Land under option to I.B.M.- Want to see land closed
by I.B.M; favorable zoning for I.H.M. is therefore desired.
Water needs- Report from Jerry Svore:
Jerry Svore, President of M.U.D. #1 reported that we
presently have a contract with Fort Worth for 3,700,000
gallons per day of unallocated water is available currently.
Trophy Club will ultimately need 7-8 million gallons per day.
Fort Worth Water Department is currently spending 2 million
dollars to study how it is going to provide for future needs.
Trophy Club has spent $700,000 to date of its own money on
capitol investment on construction of the "Keller Tank" and
the 36" line to it. Trophy Club will probably have to provide
more. Trophy Club has its own pipeline from Fort Worth with
a current capacity of about about 10 million gallons if a
booster pump is installed. The present allocation committed
to I.B.M. is 500,000 per day. The golf course is currently
using 500,000 gallons per day. Trophy Club also draws
800,000 from the Trinity Well and 300,000 from the Paluxy
Wells. More water will be needed from Fort Worth and they are
planning to provide for Trophy Club in their long range
pians.
Sewage Plant:
Independent American stated that they need P.U.D. approvals
before they can moce ahead with recieving financing from
their lending sources so they can build the sewage plant.
Density needs to be determined by the City before Independent
American's lenders will move ahead. The bid for the plant is
2.2 million dollars.
6 Million has already been advanced by Independent American
to M.U.D. infrastructure. This money is not yet being paid
back creating difficulty with Independent American's lender
providing more funds for utilities.
Loren Alexander:
Mr. Alexander pointed out in response that giving approval to
requested densities to isolated parcels is in effect granting
zoning although housing types and design are not stipulated.
This is very dangerous for the City without our receiving
sufficient data and taking a broad big picture of the entire
master plan to determine effect. More examination is needed.
Mr. Alexander stated that more specific details of the
designated parcels would be required before the Planning and
Zoning Commission can make recommendations.
The Planning and Zoning Commission that the sewage plant
predicament is no ones fault but Independent American. The
Commission will not allow the developer to twist their arm
concerning densities to solve a problem they have allowed to
take place. This is the first knowledge the Commission has
had concerning this problem and Independent American has been
irresponsible in not heading off the problem with its lender
earlier.
Pat McCombs, a builder in Trophy Club pointed out that a lack
of available hook-ups will cause the builders to have to hold
up construction.
Ed Weber, a builder in Trophy Club suggested that hook-ups be
removed from multi -family projects that are currently locked
up to make room for those that want to build.
Carter & Burgess Plat Variance, Village West- Jim Kasson-
surveyor. Planning and Zoning Commission recommends variance
be approved.
Planning and Zoning Priorities:
The Commission and the Town Council discussed a priority list
to determine the immediate needs to de addressed. A copy of
the list is filed with the minutes.
Citizens Advisory Committee:
Charles Gooden has accepted the position of Chairman of the
"Umbrella Committee".
New Planning and Zoning Member:
Mr. Peter Reuss has accepted a position on the Commission.
The next meeting will be August 18, 1985 at the Club.
Bruce Benton