Minutes P&Z 11/16/2006
MINUTES OF A
PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR SESSION
FOR THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
16 NOVEMBER 2006
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in a Public
Hearing and a Regular Session on 16 November 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 excused
Vice Chairman Stephens present
Commissioner Ashby absent
Commissioner Moss present
Commissioner Reed excused
Commissioner Sheridan present
Commissioner Stamos present
STAFF AND GUESTS PRESENT:
Kerin C. Fleck Planning & Zoning Coordinator
Lisa Escue Applicant, Realtor
A.1 CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM. 7:0pm
Vice Chairman Stephens called the meeting to order at approximately 7:05 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 Replat for 20 and 22 Cypress Court, also described as Lots 12 and 11
of Block B in the Villas of Hogan's Glen. (RP-06-003)
Vice Chairman Hill read into the record an email from Scott Beck, regarding this
agenda item.
Thank you for taking the time to review this request for the re-plat of
certain lots located within the Villas of Hogan’s Glen. It came to
our attention earlier this year that some of the utility lines that where
within the Villas of Hogan’s Glen are outside of the easements. We
have worked with City Staff and Engineers, including Beth Anne
Gregory and Kerin Fleck, along with members of the MUD to locate
the existing sewer and utility lines within this area. The re-plats
depict the adjusted easements reflecting the appropriate locations
of the lines.
Additionally, when the property was developed initially, lot 12
within the Villas Block B, was designed such that the entrance to
the lot from the street is too narrow. Therefore, we are requesting
that lots 11 and 12 be combined into one lot. Additionally, it should
be noted that the two lots adjacent to these lots, lots 9 and 10
have already been combined several years ago with lot 9 being
used as a private putting green and gazebo and lot 10 a single
family residence.
Thank you for your consideration.
Scott Beck
Beck Properties.
B.2 Public Hearing:
Consider an amendment to the Code of Ordinances of the Town, Chapter 13,
"Zoning", Article V, "Supplementary District Regulations", Section 5.03, "Accessory
Structures and Uses", by revising paragraph A(1)(a), and adding a new Section
"G", entitled Public Views", in order to provide screening requirements for
accessory structures. (ADM-06-026)
Ms. Fleck introduced the item. The proposed changes are based on the Commission’s
previous discussion of the item as well as staff input.
REGULAR SESSION
C.1 Discuss and take appropriate action relative to a request for Replat for 20 and 22
Cypress Court, also described as Lots 12 and 11 of Block B in the Villas of Hogan's
Glen. (RP-06-003)
The Commission discussed the item. Commissioner Stamos stated he has no issue with
the proposed plat, however he feels that a representative of the applicant should be
present at the meeting and therefore he will vote against the request.
A motion was made to approve the request for Replat.
Motion: Sheridan
Second: Moss
Ayes: Stephens, Moss, Sheridan
Nays: Stamos
Action: 3-1
Motion carried.
This item will be forwarded to the Town Council 20 November 2006.
C.2 Discuss and take appropriate action relative to a request for Plat Amendment to
32 and 30 Cypress Court, also described as Lots 6 and 7 of Block B in the Villas of
Hogan's Glen. (AP-06-011)
The Commission discussed the item. Commissioner Stamos reiterated his previous
statement about applicant representation.
A motion was made to approve the request for Plat Amendment.
Motion: Sheridan
Second: Moss
Ayes: Stephens, Sheridan and Moss
Nays: Stamos
Action: 3-1
Motion carried.
C.3 Presentation, discussion and appropriate action relative to a request for
Meritorious Exception to the requirements set forth in the Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 5, Article 4, Section 4.06 pertaining specifically to Inflatable Signs.
Lisa Escue addressed the Commission. She had recently purchased an inflatable
REMAX® sign approximately eight feet (8’) in height and six feet (6’) in width. Ms. Escue
went on to say the inflatable would be displayed at open house properties no more
than ten (10) times throughout the year, for no more than four (4) hours at a time.
The Commission discussed the request. Commissioner Stamos asked if the request were
to be approved, would the Town be opening Pandora’s Box? Commissioner Sheridan
said he was opposed to inflatable signage in Town. Vice Chairman Stephens read into
the record a letter from Chairman Hill on this item.
I oppose this request for temporary inflatable signage at multiple,
unspecified locations. To allow one realtor such an exception
would be a precedent and would open the proverbial “can of
worms” throughout the Town to any and all commercial entities
who wish to use this means of advertising.
A. Section 4.10 of Article 4, Chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances
states a primary objective of the Ordinance is, “ensuring against
the kind of signage that has led to low visual quality”. I believe that
inflatable signage of the requested type would be of a low visual
quality.
B. The proposed inflatable signage in my opinion would be of no
obvious merit to any particular site or location, nor would it make a
positive contribution to the visual environment.
C. I do not see that denial of the request for temporary inflatable
signage and adherence to the provisions of the criteria of Section
4.10 of Article 4, Chapter 5 will constitute a practical difficulty or
unnecessary hardship for the applicant. My recommendation
would be to deny the request.
A motion was made to table this item in order to adopt language that would be
applicable to this type of request.
Motion: Stamos
Second: Moss
Ayes: Stamos, Moss, Stephens
Nays: Sheridan
Action: 3-1
Motion carried.
C.4 Discuss and take appropriate action relative to an amendment to the Code of
Ordinances of the Town, Chapter 13, "Zoning", Article V, "Supplementary District
Regulations", Section 5.03, “Accessory Structures and Uses”, by revising
paragraph A(1)(a), and adding a new Section "G", entitled Public Views", in
order to provide screening requirements for accessory structures. (ADM-06-026)
Sheridan:
Motion: SS recommend approval subject to striking opaque
DS;SS;JM;JS
C.5 Review and approve minutes.
A. 21 September 2006
A motion was made to approve, as corrected.
Motion: Sheridan
Second: Moss
Ayes: Stephens, Moss, Sheridan, Stamos
D.1 Adjournment.
Vice Chairman Stephens adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:38pm.