Minutes P&Z 12/02/2004MINUTES OF A REGULAR SESSION
FOR THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
2 DECEMBER 2004
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in a
Regular Session meeting 2 December 2004, 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 Stephens
Commissioner Bradley
Commissioner Moss
Commissioner Reed
Commissioner Rodgers
Commissioner Sheridan
STAFF AND GUESTS PRESENT:
Kerin C. Fleck
Jim Parrow
Henry Queen
present
absent
present
excused
present
excused
present
Planning & Zoning Coordinator
Applicant/Resident
Applicant/Resident
A.1 CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM.
Chairman Hill called the meeting to order at 7:07 pm, and announced a quorum was
present.
B.1 DISCUSSION AND INTERPRETATION ON THE REQUEST FOR CLASSIFICATION OF
UNLISTED USES RELATED TO OFF -PREMISE SIGNS ON A PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE
TROPHY CLUB PLAZA, PD -21. (APPLICANT: JIM PARROW)
Mr. Parrow addressed the Commission and gave a brief summary of the website he
sponsors and the purpose of the site. He went on to detail his signage request.
Ms. Fleck gave a staff report. Mr. Parrow would like to place 5 signs at various
entrances of the Trophy Club Plaza (PD -21). Mr. Parrow is sponsoring a website to
promote the Town of Trophy Club. Initially he looked at the Town's sign ordinance in
order to research any signage restrictions. However, as you know the Plaza is a PD
zoning district and therefore has signage criteria specific to the Plaza PD.
The zoning ordinance for PD -21 covers signage requirements from "Monument" and
"Building" signage to "Directional" signage. Also, it states: Special sign considerations
may be approved by the Town Council and the Planning & Zoning Commission.
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It is staff's interpretation that this provision is referring to signage in direct relation to
businesses within the site. However, as it does not specifically state such, or that off -
premise signage is prohibited, staff requests the Commission make an interpretation as
to whether this provision is referring to on-site signage or off-site signage.
Section 12 of the Zoning Ordinance states the following:
A. Referral to Planning and Zoning Commission: The Planning and Zoning
Administrator shall refer the question concerning any new or unlisted use to the
Planning and Zoning Commission,. requesting an interpretation as to the zoning
classification into which such use should be placed. The referral of the use
interpretation question shall be accompanied by a statement of facts listing the
nature of the uses and whether it involves dwelling activity, sales, processing,
type of product, storage, and amount and nature thereof, enclosed or open
storage, anticipated employment, transportation requirements, the amount of
noise, odor, fumes, dust, toxic material and vibration likely to be generated and
the general requirements of public utilities, such as water and sanitary sewer.
Mr. Parrow has received approval for the placement of the signs from the property
owner, Regency Centers, however Regency understands that there are Town
requirements that must be met as well.
Chairman Hill gave a quick summary regarding PD -21 and the signage requirements
contained therein. The objective behind the criteria in question was intended for
signage relating to the businesses contained within the site.
Commissioner Sheridan stated he objects to the signage, not the website.
Commissioner Reed concurred with Commissioner Sheridan.
Commissioner Bradley stated he was in favor of the signage request.
Ms. Fleck reiterated to the Commission that the purpose of the agenda item was for the
Commission to provide staff with an interpretation as to whether or not the language
contained in PD -21 for "Special Sign Considerations" was applicable to on-site of off-site
signage.
The general consensus of the Commission was that the provision for "Special Sign
Considerations" was specifically applicable to businesses contained within the PD -21
site.
B.2 DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO DIRECT STAFF REGARDING A REQUEST
TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ALLOWING ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES.
Ms. Fleck introduced the item and gave the Commission a brief summary of the item.
Mr. Queen would like the Commission to consider an alternate material to be allowed
for the construction of open-air accessory structures. The proposed material is
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aluminum with a wood -like finish. The material is stronger than wood and can be built
as an engineered structure.
Favorable discussion among the Commission ensued. Staff was directed to create an
amendment proposal to the Accessory Structure portion of the Zoning Ordinance.
No action was taken.
C.1 REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES:
A. 4 NOVEMBER 2004
B. 8 NOVEMBER 2004
C. 18 NOVEMBER 2004
A motion was made to approve the minutes of 4 November 2004
Motion:
Sheridan
Second:
Reed
Ayes:
Hill, Sheridan, Reed
Nays:
None
Action:
3-0
Motion carried.
A motion was made to approve the minutes of 8 IVovember 2004,
Motion:
Sheridan
Second:
Bradley
Ayes:
Hill, Bradley, Sheridan
IVays:
None
Action:
3-0
Motion carried.
The Commission directed Ms. Fleck to make changes as directed to the minutes of 18
November 2004 and bring back before the Commission at the next meeting.
D.1 ADJOURNMENT.
Chairman Hill adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:08 pm.
Gene Hill, Chairman
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Kerld C. Fleck, Planni g & Zoning Coordinator
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