Minutes P&Z 04/03/2003MINUTES 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 meeting 3 April 2003, at 7;00 pm in the Public Works Conference Room
of the Public Works 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
Randy Briggs
Craig Carlisle
present
present
excused
present
excused
present
excused
Planning & Zoning Coordinator
Community Development Manager
Applicant/Property Owner
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM.
Chairman Hill called the meeting to order at 7;10 pm, and announced a quorum was
present.
2. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATIVE TO A FENCE
WAIVER REQUEST TO THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN TOWN ORDINANCE NO.
2002-42 P&Z, SECTION 3 ENTITLED "FENCES", SUBSECTION "B" ENTITLED "HEIGHT
REQUIREMENTS", (1) PERTAINING SPECIFICALLY TO THE HEIGHT OF REAR AND SIDE
YARD FENCES, FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1 CYPRESS COURT, LOT 52 OF THE
LAKE FOREST VILLAGE PHASE III ADDITION. (APPLICANT: CRAIG AND KATHY
CARLISLE)
Chairman Hill stated that the applicant for this agenda item would be late. The
Commission would handle this item later in the evening.
3. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND APPROPRIATE ACTON RELATIVE TO THE
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO TOWN ORDINANCE NO. 2002-38 P&Z, ESTABLISHING
SIGN REGULATIONS FOR THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, PERTAINING SPECIFICALLY
TO THE CREATION OF PROVISIONS DEFINING SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS AND SPORTS
FACILITIES CRITERIA. (PRESENTER: RANDY BRIGGS)
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Mr. Briggs addressed the Commission and stated that he was looking for guidance from
the Commission pertaining to signs at the various sports facilities throughout Town.
The sports associations want to sell advertisement signs to put on the baseball fields at
Independence Park. According to the Ordinance, that is not permitted. The
associations are currently operating under a temporary 4 -week permit, issued in
accordance with the criteria set forth in the Sign Ordinance. The signs will be on the
fences and they will be visible from the ROW. The associations have discussed 4'x4'
multiple signs per premises, which is prohibited by Ordinance.
Vice Chairman Gilliland stated that he would like to see the signs directed inward,
towards the fields, He went on the say the he feels the Town should stray away from
banner signs. The possibility of seasonal signs would not be a wise idea. Given the
timeframe the sports are in season, there would only be three months each year when
sports were not being played,
Chairman Hill directed Mr. Briggs to contact the various sports associations. A formal
request will be required, detailing the number of signs, where the signs will be displayed,
how long they'll be up, what material(s) will they be constructed from and what size(s).
A motion was made to table this item until 17 April 2003.
Motion:
Reed
Second:
Sheridan
Ayes:
Hill, Gilliland
Nays:
None
Action:
4-0
Motion carried.
This item will be on the Commission's 17 April 2003 agenda.
Chairman Hill directed the Commissioners back to agenda item no. 2.
2. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATIVE TO A FENCE
WAIVER REQUEST TO THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN TOWN ORDINANCE NO.
2002-42 P&Z, SECTION 3 ENTITLED "FENCES", SUBSECTION "B" ENTITLED "HEIGHT
REQUIREMENTS", (1) PERTAINING SPECIFICALLY TO THE HEIGHT OF REAR AND SIDE
YARD FENCES, FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1 CYPRESS COURT, LOT 52 OF THE
LAKE FOREST VILLAGE PHASE III ADDITION. (APPLICANT: CRAIG AND KATHY
CARLISLE)
Mr. Carlisle addressed the Commission. The Carlisle's have requested a fence waiver to
construct an eight -foot fence along two hundred forty three feet (243') of Indian Creek
Drive, Currently, there are two fences in that location. On the Indian Creek Drive side,
there is a parallel shadowbox fence that was constructed in conjunction with the
development of the subdivision. Previous property owners constructed the second
fence on the inside of the lot on Cypress Court. The Carlisle's are proposing to remove
both fences and replace them with one, eight -foot (8') double-faced fence,
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Chairman Hill stated he felt the proposed fence would be a great improvement from
the current fences.
A motion was made to recommend the fence waiver to the Town Council.
Motion:
Sheridan
Second:
Gilliland
Ayes:
Hill, Reed
Nays;
None
Action:
4-0
Motion carried.
This item will be on the Town Council's 21 April 2003 agenda.
4. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATIVE TO THE
PROPOSED REPEAL TO TOWN ORDINANCE NO. 2003-05, REGULATING THE
DEVELOPMENT OF OIL AND GAS WELLS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB. (PRESENTER: PLANNING & ZONING CHAIRMAN HILL)
Chairman Hill addressed the Commissioners. At a March session of the Town Council,
without public hearing and without prior notice to Planning & Zoning Commission, the
Town Council adopted an Ordinance patterned after and Ordinance from Haslet for
development of oil and gas wells. In Chairman Hill's opinion, the adopted Ordinance is
inadequate for protecting the Towns rights. As a result, the town attorney forwarded a
copy of the drilling Ordinance from the City of Denton to Chairman Hill. In the
Commissioners backup, they have a copy of Denton's Ordinance, with notations made
by Commissioner Reed and Chairman Hill.
Ms. Fleck presented the Commission with a proposed drilling plan from Mr. Beck. The
Plan indicates the proposed locations of drilling sites throughout the Town, as well as
details on directional boring paths. Chairman Hill went into further detail about Mr.
Beck's proposal.
The Commission began to review and make revisions to the Ordinance from the City of
Denton.
The Commissioners asked Ms. Fleck to look into the following questions:
1. Does the Town of Trophy Club own any mineral rights?
2. Would rezoning the drilling sites be considered spot zoning?
The Commission asked Ms. Fleck to get a copy of the drilling Ordinances from the cities
of Keller and Fort Worth.
Ms. Fleck asked the Commissioners to review the Ordinance a send her a copy of all
questions and concerns pertaining to the proposed drilling Ordinance. She would
forward the questions to the town attorney.
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5. ADJOURNMENT.
Chairman Hill adjourned the meeting at approximately 9:05 pm.
Uen III, Chairman
C. Fleck, Plan4g & Zoning Coordinator
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