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Minutes P&Z 12/07/2006 MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR SESSION FOR THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 7 DECEMBER 2006 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in a Public Hearing and a Regular Session on 7 December 2006, at 7:00 pm in the Boardroom of the Trophy Club Administration Building, 100 Municipal Drive, Trophy Club, Texas 76262. COMMISSIONERS ATTENDANCE: Chairman Hill present Vice Chairman Stephens present Commissioner Ashby excused Commissioner Moss present Commissioner Reed present Commissioner Sheridan present Commissioner Stamos excused STAFF AND GUESTS PRESENT: Kerin C. Fleck Planning & Zoning Coordinator George Ballans Applicant, GHB Enterprises Jim Weigert Applicant, Carter & Burgess, Inc. Kyle Salzman Applicant, Carter & Burgess, Inc. A.1 CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM. 7:00pm Chairman Hill called the meeting to order at approximately 7:03 pm, announced a quorum was present and explained the format of the meeting for the benefit of the audience. PUBLIC HEARING B.1 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR AN APPROXIMATE 1.0582 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED DIRECTLY TO THE EAST OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND SOUTH OF THE TOWN'S NORTHEASTERN CITY LIMIT. APPLICANT: GEORGE H. BALLANS, GHB ENTERPRISES. (SP-06- 007) There were no public requests to speak. Mr. Ballans addressed the Commission and briefly presented the item. The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved several variance requests for the site. The site will have two (2) metal structures with auxiliary structures as well. The auxiliary structures will hold golf course maintenance equipment, herbicides and chemicals. Chairman Hill closed the Public Hearing. REGULAR SESSION C.1 DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATIVE TO A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR AN APPROXIMATE 1.0582 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED DIRECTLY TO THE EAST OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND SOUTH OF THE TOWN'S NORTHEASTERN CITY LIMIT. APPLICANT: GEORGE H. BALLANS, GHB ENTERPRISES. (SP-06-007) Ms. Fleck addressed the Commission and gave a Staff Report. The Zoning Board of Adjustment granted the following variances for the site: Minimum Open Space Off-Street Parking Buffered Area Regulations Off-Street Loading Landscaping Requirements Fencing Outdoor Storage Entry Markers Mechanical Equipment Service Areas Site Lighting Signs Commissioner Sheridan asked if the trees on the east side of the site would remain. Ms. Fleck said yes, the fifty feet (50’) of trees would remain. A motion was made to recommend approval of the Site Plan request to the Town Council. Motion: Sheridan Second: Reed Ayes: Hill, Stephens, Moss, Reed, Sheridan Action: Approved, 5-0 Motion carried. This item will be forwarded to the Town Council at their 8 January 2007 meeting. C.2 DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR AN APPROXIMATE 449.868 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS R. ALLEN SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 5; T. ALLEN SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 7; T. ALLEN SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 8; R. ALLEN SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 17; T. CALLOWAY SURVEY ABSTRACT NO. 272; J. HENRY SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 529 AND J. MICHAEL SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 820, KNOWN AS THE HIGHLANDS AT TROPHY CLUB, NEIGHBORHOODS 1,2,5,6&7. Jim Weigert addressed the Commission and presented the Preliminary Plat for the 5 Neighborhoods. The plat contains 911 lots and all four of the single family residential lot types for PD-27. The total number of lots is less than what is allotted by zoning. The applicant has meet with staff to go over comments during the review process. There are a few staff comments that were generated from the second review that the applicant was not able to address prior to the meeting. Carter & Burgess agrees with the comments and asks for approval of the plat. Ms. Fleck addressed the Commission and discussed staff comments. Commissioner Moss asked why there are so many outstanding comments. Mr. Rutledge stated the comments were minor and should not delay action on the plat. Ms. Fleck added that the turnaround period for the plat was so tight, it did not allow the applicant adequate time to receive staff comments, make the revisions, and resubmit to staff for review prior to the meeting. Vice Chairman Stephens stated that he was pleased with the submission and the applicant’s adherence to the Town’s requirements. Commissioner Sheridan disclosed that his employer and their affiliates has worked with Mehrdad Moayedi and Centurion American. Mr. Sheridan has personally dealt with Centurion American regarding a sanitary sewer easement, a small land purchase that was not executed, and an out of state land purchase, which Commissioner Sheridan was not involved. As far as he is aware, there is not a conflict of interest and Commissioner Sheridan does not feel this will influence his responsibility as a Planning & Zoning Commissioner. Commissioner Sheridan inquired about drainage. Mr. Rutledge addressed the drainage and erosion questions. A motion was made to approve the Preliminary Plat, contingent upon engineering comments being resolved prior to Town Council. Motion: Stephens Second: Moss Ayes: Hill, Stephens, Moss, Reed, Sheridan Action: Approved, 5-0 Motion carried. D.1 ADJOURNMENT. Chairman Hill adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:48pm.