Minutes P&Z 09/05/2002MINUTES OF A REGULAR SESSION
FOR THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in a
Regular Session on 5 September 2002, at 7:00 pm in the Boardroom of the Trophy Club
Administration Building, 100 Municipal Drive, Trophy Club, Texas 76262.
COMMISSIONERS ATTENDANCE:
Chairman Hill
Vice Chairman Gilliland
Commissioner Ashby
Commissioner Reed
Commissioner Rodgers
Commissioner Sheridan
Commissioner Stephens
STAFF AND GUESTS PRESENT:
Kerin C. Fleck
Dan Boutwell
Harry Burkhardt
Patti Stoltz
Anola Necessary
present
absent
present
present
excused
present
present
Planning & Zoning Coordinator
Planning Consultant
Resident
Applicant
Applicant
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM.
Chairman Hill called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm, and announced a quorum was
present.
2. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATIVE TO A REQUEST
FOR A WAIVER TO FENCE ORDINANCE 2002-25P&Z, MORE SPECIFICALLY
DESCRIBED AS SECTION 3, ENTITLED "FENCES", SUBSECTION "C" ENTITLED "TYPE OF
FENCE AND CONSTRUCTION", (6) FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 205 FRESH
MEADOW DRIVE, LOT 326 OF SECTION THREE. (APPLICANT: DANNY & ANOLA
NECESSARY)
Chairman Hill noted that the applicant was not present,
Mr. Burkhardt addressed the Commission opposing the request for a fence waiver,
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Planning & Zoning Commission
Regular Session Meeting
5 September 2002
A motion was made to table this item until a date certain.
Motion:
Ashby
Second:
Stephens
Ayes:
Hill, Reed, Sheridan
Nays:
None
Action:
5-0
Motion carried.
Ms, Fleck stated that she would notify Mr, Burkhardt of the date and time this item will
be on the Commission's next agenda.
3. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATIVE TO A REQUEST
FOR A WAIVER TO TOWN ORDINANCE 2002-25P&Z, MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED
AS SECTION 4, ENTITLED "RETAINING WALL REGULATIONS", SUBSECTION "C"
ENTITLED "TYPE OF RETAINING WALL CONSTRUCTION", (1) FOR A PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 104 FOREST HILL DRIVE, LOT 210 OF SECTION THREE. (APPLICANT:
PATRICIA STOLTZ)
Ms. Stoltz addressed the Commission. She explained that her rear -yard retaining wall
collapsed a few months ago. The wall is rather large and she is seeking a waiver based
on financial hardship to the requirements of Ordinance 2002-25P&Z, Ms. Stoltz has
received quotes ranging from $15,000 for a masonry wall, which would comply with the
provisions of the ordinance, to $5,000 for a cross -tie material wall, which would not
comply with the ordinance.
A motion was made to recommend approval of the request.
Motion:
Sheridan
Second:
Reed
Ayes:
Hill, Ashby, Stephens
Nays:
None
Action:
5-0
Motion carried.
This item will be recommended for approval to the Town Council at their 7 October
2002 meeting.
Chairman Hill asked the Commission to move forward to agenda item no,6 for the
convenience of the applicant.
6. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATIVE TO THE REQUEST
FOR A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT FOR "TEAM TROPHY CLUB DAYS", TO BE HELD 19
OCTOBER 2002. (APPLICANT: CAROL BROWN)
Wanda Brewster addressed the Commission.
A motion was made to recommend approval of the temporary use permit request.
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Planning & Zoning Commission
Regular Session Meeting
5 September 2002
Motion:
Ashby
Second:
Sheridan
Ayes:
Hill, Reed, Stephens
Nays; None
Action: 5-0
Motion carried.
This item will be forwarded to the Town Council at their 16 September 2002 meeting,
with a favorable recommendation.
4. DISCUSSION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATIVE TO AN ORDINANCE OF THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1999-13,
ESTABLISHING SIGN REGULATIONS, AND ADOPTING NEW PROVISIONS FOR SIGN
REGULATIONS; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING GENERAL STANDARDS
RELATING TO THE HEIGHT OF SIGNS, APPLICABLE BUILDING AND ELECTRICAL
CODES, ILLUMINATED SIGNS, FLASHING OR MOVING SIGNS, SIGNS ON TREES OR
UTILITY POLES AND REQUIREMENT TO REPAIR; PROVIDING FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY;
PROVIDING FOR POLITICAL SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR DEVELOPER/BUILDER AND REAL
ESTATE SIGNS; ESTABLISHING PROVISIONS FOR ALL AREAS AND ZONING DISTRICTS;
PROVIDING FOR COMMERCIAL SIGNS; PROVIDING SIGNAGE CRITERIA;
PROVIDING FOR PERMISSIBLE SIGNS NOT REQUIRING PERMITS; PROVIDING PERMIT
REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR TEMPORARY PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR
NONCONFORMING USES; PROVIDING FOR MERITORIOUS EXCEPTIONS AND
APPEALS; PROVIDING FOR PROHIBITION OF SIGNS NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED;
PROVIDING GRAFFITI REGULATIONS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING
A CUMULATIVE REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM
OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE AND A SEPARATE
OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH A
VIOLATION OCCURS OR CONTINUES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The following revisions were made to the sign ordinance:
"Mural" and "Enclosed Frame/Changeable Copy Sign" were removed from the
graphic representation of some of the sign types,
A motion was made to recommend approval of the sign ordinance,
Motion:
Stephens
Second:
Reed
Ayes:
Hill, Ashby, Sheridan
Nays
None
Action:
5-0
Motion carried.
This item will be recommended for approval at the Town Council's 7 October 2002
meeting.
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Planning & Zoning Commission
Regular Session Meeting
5 September 2002
5. DISCUSSION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATIVE TO THE FUTURE SCHEDULE OF
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETINGS.
A motion was made to conduct meetings the first Thursday of each month, until further
notice.
Motion: Reed
Second: Sheridan
Ayes: Hill, Ashby, Stephens
Nays: None
Action: 5-0
Motion carried.
7. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES:
A. 2 MAY 2002
B. I AUGUST 2002
A motion was made to approve the minutes as written.
Motion:
Ashby
Second:
Stephens
Ayes:
Reed, Sheridan
Nays:
None
Abstain:
Hill
Action:
4-0-1
Motion carried.
8. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Hill adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:00 pm.
Gen�e 14ill, Chairman
K4rin C, Fleck, Plannin6 & zoning Coordinator
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