Minutes P&Z 07/10/2003"AMENDED MINUTES OF A REGULAR SESSION
FOR THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
10 JULY 2003
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in a
Regular Session meeting 10 July 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
Commissioner Ashby
Commissioner Reed
Commissioner Sheridan
Commissioner Stephens
STAFF AND GUESTS PRESENT:
Kerin C. Fleck
Randy Briggs
Mr. & Mrs. Grounds
Peggy Foraker
Carol Nolte
Dianne Ziegler
Charlie Olague
Paul Spain
present
excused
present
present
present
Planning & Zoning Coordinator
Community Development Manager
Resident/405 Hogan's Drive
Resident/2 Stephens Court
Resident/226 Oakmont Drive
Applicant/Resident/10 Stephens Court
Applicant/Trophy Club Softball Association
Applicant/Developer
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM.
Chairman Hill called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm, and announced a quorum was
present.
2. PRESENTATION RELATIVE TO THE PATHWAYS IN THE HOGAN'S GLEN SUBDIVISION.
(PRESENTER: DIANNE ZEIGLER)
** Ms, Ziegler addressed the Commission on the Town of Trophy Club park system
regarding the "Approved Park Pathways" as it affects Hogan's Glen subdivision's
controlled access. Ms. Ziegler asked the Commission to clarify whether or not Hogan's
Glen is a private, gated community or a private, gated community with controlled
access to Trophy Club residents as part of the park -like system, After checking with Beck
Properties, Town of Trophy Club and the Planning & Zoning Commission, Ms, Ziegler
introduced the fact that no signed agreement could be found between the Town of
Trophy Club and Beck Properties that includes Hogan's Glen in the Town's Park
Pathways,
Commissioner Sheridan asked if the Town maintains any of the pathways within Hogan's
Glen. Ms, Zeigler said no.
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Chairman Hill thanked Ms. Ziegler for taking the time to address the Commission, The
items Ms, Ziegler raised will be forwarded to Donna Welsh to be addressed.
3. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATIVE TO A REQUEST
FOR MERITORIOUS EXCEPTION TO THE STANDARDS OF TOWN ORDINANCE NO.
2002-38 P&Z, SECTION 8 ENTITLED "COMMERCIAL SIGNS", PERTAINING
SPECIFICALLY TO THE TIME PERIOD A TEMPORARY POLE SIGN MAY BE IN PLACE,
FOR A SIGN LOCATED APPROXIMATELY AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF GREENHILL
TRAIL AND INDIAN CREEK DRIVE. (APPLICANT: PAUL SPAIN, TERRA/KNOLL, LTD.)
Mr, Spain addressed the Commission, The approximate height of the sign will be eight
feet (8') off the ground, twenty-four inches (24") wide and thirty-six inches (36") long,
Mr. Briggs suggested Mr. Spain coordinate the sign with the current directional signs in
Town.
A motion was made to recommend approval of the meritorious exception, conditional
of final approval of the sign and clearance from Oncor,
Motion:
Stephens
Second:
Sheridan
Ayes:
Hill, Reed
Nays:
None
Action:
4-0
Motion carried.
This item will be on the Town Council's 4 August 2003 agenda.
4. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATIVE TO A REQUEST
FOR MERITORIOUS EXCEPTION TO THE STANDARDS OF TOWN ORDINANCE NO.
2002-38 P&Z, SECTION 8 ENTITLED "COMMERCIAL SIGNS", PERTAINING
SPECIFICALLY FOR THE APPROVAL OF AN AWNING SIGN LOCATED
APPROXIMATELY AT FIELD NO. 4 AT INDEPENDENCE PARK. (APPLICANT: MARK
WOOD, TROPHY CLUB SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION)
In place of Mark Wood, Charlie Olague, President of the Trophy Club Softball
Association addressed the Commission.
The main reason behind the request is to provide the players with some relief from the
sun while playing. The Association is requesting two signs; one for the home team and
one for visitors.
The awning is approximately twenty-three feet (23') long and it will not be visible from
the ROW.
Chairman Hill directed Mr, Briggs to contact the Baseball Association about the signage
needs. They will also need to go before the Commission to request their signage.
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Commissioner Reed had no comments.
Commissioner Sheridan asked how this sign will coordinate with other park colors. Mr.
Briggs said that since the park was named Independence, the Town will be looking for
red, white and blue to be the colors predominately used at the facility,
Commissioner Stephens asked if approval of this request would lead to other
companies requesting the same or similar signage needs,
Chairman Hill said the awning will be subjected to intense heat and strong winds which
may lead to fast deterioration. Mr. Olague said the association would be prompt to
address any and all maintenance needs, to ensure the upkeep of the awning.
A motion was made to recommended approval of the request for meritorious
exception.
Motion:
Reed
Second:
Stephens
Ayes:
Hill, Sheridan
Nays;
None
Action:
4-0
Motion carried.
This item will be on the Town Council's 4 August 2003 agenda.
5. CHAIRMAN HILL AND COMMISSIONER REED TO UPDATE THE COMMISSION ON THE
STATUS OF THE PROPOSED DRILLING ORDINANCES.
Chairman Hill updated the Commission on the events that took place at the 7 July 2003
Town Council public hearing. The residents asked seventy-five (75) questions of the
Town Council. The Council tabled all drilling related items so that staff could have an
opportunity to answer the questions raised by the residents. A Town forum was
scheduled for 28 July 2003.
Chairman Hill adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:58 pm.
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KerigC. Fleck, Planning &9oning Coordinator
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