Minutes P&Z 04/20/1987 - Joint SessionMINUTES OF JOINT MEETING
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND TOWN COUNCIL
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
THE STATE OF TEXAS )
COUNTY OF DENTON )
The Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council of the Town of Trophy
Club met in Joint Session on Monday, April 20th, 1987 at 7:00 P.M. at the
Municipal Utility District Building, 100 Municipal Drive, Trophy Club,Texas.
The meeting was held within the town boundaries and was open to the public.
Present were:
Pete Reuss
Mike Hamper
Vance Booker
David Schaaf
Bob Paige
Ralph Kemp
Jim Carter
Dick Venetoff
Tracey Kunkel
Beverly Foley
Terry Vance
Absent were:.
Janet Kardish
Aldo Martinago
Also present were:
David Nolte
Dan Boutwell
Donna Welsh
Jill Fiasconaro
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman of P & Z
Co -Chairman
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilwoman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Commissioner
Councilman
Town Marshal
Town Planner
Town Secretary
P & Z Secretary
Pete Reuss, Chairman of P & Z called the meeting to order at 7:10 P.M.
PRESENTATION BY INDEPENDENT AMERICAN TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION CONCERNING A PROPOSED LAND USE PLAN.
Thomas Gaubert with Independent American made a few opening statements to the
Council and P & Z Commission. Mr. Gaubert stated that almost 30 months ago
Independent American unveiled the first draft of there Master Plan in a public
hearing. The Master Plan was a result of 18 months of work by 13 diffent consultants
at a cost of about 400 thousand dollars. The Master Plan was then presented to
Westlake since at that time they had control over the zoning in Trophy Club. The
City of Westlake took no action on the Master Plan. Over the last 30 months,since
Trophy Club incorporated, Independent American has been waiting for the Town to
get its feet on the ground, establish ordinances, and experience platting procedures
before they presented there proposed land use plan. Mr. Gaubert also stated that
Independent American wants to develop quality, an economically buyable project,
make a legitimate profit, and develop something that both the Town and Developer
can be proud of. At this time Mr. Gaubert turned the presentation over to Craig Cury
with The Nelson Corporation.
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APRIL 20TH, 1987
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PRESENTATION BY INDEPENDENT AMERICAN (CONTINUED)
Craig Cury introduced himself as Vice -President and Director of Planning for
Nelson Corporation. Mr. Cury stated that there are several items that they took into
consideration before designing the Land Use Plan. The Community Survey and
Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Trophy Club were used as guidelines to come
up with a development concept. Mr Cury would like to see the 950 acres in the
north corner of Trophy Club zoned as A Planned Development. They have tried to
come up with a plan that fits the land. Mr. Cury feels that if the land is zoned
as A Planned Development it would give the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town
Council the opportunity to discuss the issues and request a site plan review,
landscaping plan review, and review the property owners association. The proposed
Residential Village is intended to accomodate a variety of residential uses. The
overall residential density of the Residential Village shall be 3.0 units per gross
acre or a total of 2,850 units for the entire area within the Planned Development.
The maximum density of any given area to be developed as Medium Density Residential
shall be 5 units per acre. There proposed thoroughfares for this section would be
different from the Twon Master Plan. They would be more than happy to work with the
Town and the County to reach a solution to the problem. There would be a maximum
of 243 medium density units throughout the proposed land use plan. There would be 3
types of medium density units: Cluster Homes, Garden Homes and Hillside Villas.
Restrictive covenants shall be established for the proposed development and the
Town of Trophy Club shall be made a beneficiary thereof. Mr. Cury stated again
that they have tried to come up with a plan that best fits the land as well as the
communities needs.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Co -Chairman Hamper made the motion to approve the Minutes of the April 6th, 1987
Regular Meeting with the following amendments:
The property owner would have to file for the Special Use Permit or Mrs. Foley
could with permission in writing from owner.
A typing error on page 2 of the Minutes: asked was typed twice.
Commissioner Schaaf seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS BY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner kemp made a statement that he is recenting his resignation from the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
Chairman Reuss told the rest of the Commission that Bass Development would be giving
a presentation at the May 4th, 1987 meeting on the Stonegate Addition.
Chairman Reuss asked Dan Boutwell, Town Planner, for a summary of the presentation
by Independent American Development.
Commissioner Kemp made a motion that any matter submitted to the Planning and Zoning
Commission for approval must have the requested information back to the Commission
within 20 days or the request will be denied and must reapply and repay any fees.
Co -Chairman Hamper seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 20TH, 1987
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PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE DRAFT
Jan Clinkenbeard reported to the Commission in place of Janet Kardish who
was absent from the meeting. Jan reported that the accuracy of the text
was not in compliance with the Goals and Objectives. Mrs. Clinkenbeard
stated that any house that is or appears to be attached is prohibited.
Minimum- 95% of units R, 12,000 or above. 0-3 units per acre.
Maximum- 5% of units R, 7,500 or above. 3-5 units per acre.
Mrs. Clinkenbeard told the Commission that there were several changes that needed
to be made. Chairman Reuss suggested a workshop meeting be held to discuss
the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
COMMISSION TO CONSIDER ACTION WITH RESPECT TO PLANNED AIRPORT BY PEROT GROUP
Commissioner Paige volunteered to attend a meeting at the Northwest Independent
school District on April 28th, 1987. Commissioner Paige will report back to the
rest of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Commissioner Kemp volunteered to
notify Trophy Club homeowners of the meeting on April 28th, 1987.
ADJOURN
Co -Chairman Hamper made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Paige
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman