Minutes P&Z 01/16/2003MINUTES OF A REGULAR SESSION
FOR THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
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16 JANUARY 2003
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in a
Regular Session meeting 16 January 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
present
Vice Chairman Gilliland
excused
Commissioner Ashby
present
Commissioner Reed
present
Commissioner Rodgers
present
Commissioner Sheridan
present
Commissioner Stephens
present
STAFF AND GUESTS PRESENT:
Kerin C. Fleck Planning & Zoning Coordinator
Randy Briggs Community Development Manager
Tom Dowdy Fence Contractor/Supplier/Applicant
1. 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 REQUEST
TO AMEND FENCE ORDINANCE NO. 2002-45P&Z IN ORDER TO INCLUDE VINYL
FENCING AS A PERMITTED FENCE MATERIAL.
Mr. Dowdy addressed the Commission and briefly described the proposed vinyl fence
material. Vinyl fencing is there for the life of the house or the property. There is little to
no maintenance, no termites or stains. The rain cleans the product. The manufacturer
offers a lifetime/30 year warranty. The fence product comes in many styles with privacy
fencing ranging in height from six feet (6') to eight feet (8). The product is limited in
wood grain colors, with only three options: Harvest Ash, Laurel Gray and Weathered
Cedar. The product costs approximately twice that of a wood fence, but it never has
to be replaced. Mr. Dowdy concluded by requesting that the Commission consider
changing the fence Ordinance to add this material to the list of approved materials.
Chairman Hill stated that the current Fence Ordinance specifies fence colors having
earth tones. Chairman Hill also stated concerns over the enforceability of appropriate
colors,
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Regular Session Meeting
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Commissioner Ashby said that the material does not appear to fit with the current
restrictions and current styles of fencing in Trophy Club,
Commissioner Stephens stated concern with the quality of the product, and how to
incorporate that into the Ordinance requirements,
Commissioner Reed said he would like to see a way to control the way the fences look
such as type and quality, but he is also concerned with enforceability,
Commissioner Sheridan stated that he had no problem with the product or the word
"vinyl", however, in the time he's been on the Commission, fence waivers have been
turned down for fences painted the colors Mr. Dowdy is proposing.
Commissioner Rodgers inquired about the thickness.
A motion was made to deny the request to allow vinyl fences to be included in the list
of approved materials in the Fence Ordinance.
Motion:
Reed
Second:
Ashby
Ayes:
Hill,
Nays:
None
Action:
6-0
Motion carried.
Chairman Hill thanked Mr. Dowdy for his time and recommended he come back
before the Commission if and when a manufacturer offers a color that is more in line
with the current earth tones the Fence Ordinance allows.
3. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES:
A. 7 NOVEMBER 2002
B. 21 NOVEMBER 2002
A motion was made to approve the 7 November 2002, and 21 November 2002, minutes
with changes,
Motion:
Rodgers
Second:
Sheridan
Ayes:
Hill, Ashby, Reed, Stephens
Nays:
None
Action:
6-0
Motion carried.
8. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Hill adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:15 pm.
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Planning & Zoning Commission
Regular Session Meeting
3 October 2002
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KeiinC, Fleck, Planning & oning Coordinator
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