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2012-10-04 CITY OF S OUFTHLAKE TEXAS REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 4, 2012 LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas Work Session - Executive Conference Room, Suite 268 of Town Hall or City Council Chambers of Town Hall Regular Session - City Council Chambers of Town Hall COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Hudson, Vice -Chair Parrish, Michael Forman, Laird Fairchild, Michael Springer, Kate Smith and Randy Williamson STAFF PRESENT: Deputy Director, Dennis Killough; Planner I, Matt Jones; Deputy Civil Engineer, Cheryl Taylor; Civil Engineer, Steve Anderson; Civil Engineer, Alex Ayala; and Commission Secretary, Holly Blake. WORK SESSION: Item No. 1 — Call to Order: Chairman Hudson called the work session to order at 6:03 p.m. Item No. 2 — Boards and Commission Manual Presentation: Item No. 3 — Recap of City Council's action and discussion on Planning & Zoning recommended cases: Item No. 4 — Discussion of all Items of Tonight's Meeting Agenda: Item No. 5 — Work Session Adjourned: Chairman Hudson adjoumed the work session at 6:45 p.m. Regular Session: Agenda Item No. 1 — Call to Order: Chairman Hudson called the regular meeting to order at 6:47 p.m. Agenda Item No. 3— Approval of Minutes for the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting held on September 20, 2012. Made a motion to approve the minutes dated September 20, 2012 as presented. Motion: Parrish Second: Springer Ayes: Forman, Parrish, Springer, Smith and Hudson Nays: None Abstain: Fairchild and Williamson Approved: 5 -0 -2 Agenda Item No. 4 — Administrative Comments: Staff had no comments. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes — October 4, 2012 Page 1 of 9 CONSENT AGENDA: Agenda Item No. 5 — ZAl2 -030, Zoning Change and Site Plan for Marshall Creek Ranch on property described as Tract 7A, R. D. Price Survey, Abstract No. 992A, City of Southlake, Denton County, Texas, and located at 4401 T. W. King Rd., Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning: AG — Agricultural District. Requested Zoning: S -P -2 Generalized Site Plan Zoning District. SPIN Neighborhood # 1. The applicant is requesting to Table ZAl2 -030 to the November 8, 2012 Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. Made a motion to Table ZAl2 -030 per the applicant's request to the November 8, 2012 Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. Motion: Parrish Second: Springer Ayes: Forman, Fairchild, Parrish, Springer, Smith, Williamson and Hudson Nays: None Abstain: None Approved: 7 -0 Agenda Item No. 7 - ZAl2 -070, Revised Site Plan for The Hills Church on property described as Lot 1R1, Brock Addition, City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas; and located at 2417 and 2501 W. Southlake Boulevard, Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning is "CS" Community Service District. SPIN #11. ZAl2 -070, was Tabled on September 20, 2012. The applicant is now requesting to withdraw this item. A formal letter has been received regarding this request. Made a motion to withdraw ZAl2 -070 per the request of the applicant. Motion: Parrish Second: Springer Ayes: Forman, Fairchild, Parrish, Springer, Smith, Williamson and Hudson Nays: None Abstain: None Approved: 7 -0 REGULAR AGENDA: Agenda Item No. 6 — ZAl2 -060, Plat Showing for Lots 35 and 36, F. Throop No. 1511 Addition, being described as Tracts 3A01J4, 3A01J3 and 3A01J, Francis Throop Survey, Abstract No. 1511, Tarrant County, Southlake, Texas, located at 1287 Sunshine Lane, 1700 and 1750 E. Highland Street, Southlake, Texas. SPIN Neighborhood # 4. Matt Jones presented ZAl2 -060. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes — October 4, 2012 Page 2 of 9 John Atwood, 1101 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller came forward. Chairman Hudson asked what the owner plans to do with the property. Mr. Atwood stated that the owner would like to build an estate home on 3 acres and sell off the remaining amount. Chairman Hudson referenced the letter by Mr. Atwood stating that the sidewalk will be escrowed until the sidewalk can be built at a future date. Mr. Atwood stated that the sidewalk would be built during the construction of the house. Commissioner Springer asked about the construction of the home and the fencing. Mr. Atwood stated that there are plans for an wrought iron fence around the property with stone columns. Chairman Hudson opened and closed the public hearing. Made a motion to approve ZAl2 -060 but deny the request for the variance. The sidewalk will be built during the construction of the house. Approval is subject to Plat Review Summary No. 3, dated September 27, 2012 and Staff Report dated September 27, 2012. Motion: Parrish Second: Smith Ayes: Forman, Fairchild, Parrish, Springer, Smith, Williamson and Hudson Nays: None Abstain: None Approved: 7 -0 Agenda Item No. 8 - ZAl2 -069, Site Plan for Carillon Amenity Center on property described as a portion of Tracts 2 and 3A01, Larkin H Chivers Survey; Abstract No. 300, City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas located at 1700 and 1800 N. Carroll Ave., Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning: ECZ — Employment Center Zoning District. SPIN Neighborhood # 3. Matt Jones presented ZAl2 -069. The applicant was not present. Chairman Hudson suggested that this item be moved down to give the applicant time to become present. The applicant requested to table this item until the October 18, 2012, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Made a motion to Table ZAl2 -069, per the applicant's request to October 18, 2012, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes — October 4, 2012 Page 3 of 9 Motion: Parrish Second: Williamson Ayes: Forman, Fairchild, Parrish, Springer, Smith, Williamson and Hudson Nays: None Abstain: None Approved: 7 -0 Agenda Item No. 9 - ZAl2 -075, Zoning Change and Site Plan for Clearview Eyecare and Laser Center on property described as Lot B, Block B, Briarwood Estates, City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas, located at 1980 E. SH 114, Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas. Current Zoning: S -P -1- Detailed Site Plan District. Proposed Zoning: S -P -1- Detailed Site Plan District. SPIN Neighborhood #4. Matt Jones presented ZAl2 -075. Skip Blake with Blake Architects at 1202 S White Chapel Blvd. came forward. Mr. Blake explained that this is an addition and enclosure to an existing building. Commissioner Parrish asked Mr. Blake if he still meets the parking requirements even after losing 2 covered parking. Mr. Blake stated yes. Commissioner Forman asked if the building was sprinkled. Mr. Blake stated yes. Chairman Hudson opened and closed the public hearing. Made a motion to approve ZAl2 -075, subject to Site Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated September 26, 2012 and Staff Report dated, September 28, 2012. Motion: Parrish Second: Williamson Ayes: Forman, Fairchild, Parrish, Springer, Smith, Williamson and Hudson Nays: None Abstain: None Approved: 7 -0 Agenda Item No. 10 - ZAl2 -076, Site Plan for N3 Real Estate on property described as Lot 2A, Block 3, Diamond Circle Estate Addition, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas located at 620 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning: C2 — Local Retail Commercial District. SPIN Neighborhood # 7. Matt Jones presented ZAl2 -076. Skip Blake with Blake Architects at 1202 S White Chapel Blvd. came forward. Mr. Blake described the addition and revision to the existing building and site plan. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes — October 4, 2012 Page 4 of 9 Chairman Hudson opened and closed the public hearing. Made a motion to approve ZAl2 -076, noting the applicant has withdrawn the covered parking and subject to Site Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated September 26, 2012 and Staff Report, dated September 28, 2012. Motion: Parrish Second: Springer Ayes: Forman, Fairchild, Parrish, Springer, Smith, Williamson and Hudson Nays: None Abstain: None Approved: 7 -0 Agenda Item No. 11 - CP12 -005, Land Use Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential on property described as James L. Chivers, Survey, Tracts 2D01 and 2D01A, Abstract No. 348, City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas, located at 930 E. Dove Rd., Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas Current Zoning: SF -1A- Single Family Residential Zoning District. Proposed Zoning: R -PUD — Residential Planned Unit Development. SPIN Neighborhood #2. Matt Jones presented CP12 -005 and ZAl2 -083 together. Kauss Maykus, President of Hat Creek Development at 101 Clariden Ranch Road, Southlake came forward. Mr. Maykus presented Oak Bend Development showing future concept plans and landscape for the residential development. Commissioner Fairchild asked if Mr. Maykus has communicated with any of the neighbors to the north. Mr. Maykus stated no. Invitations were sent to them to attend SPIN, but they did not show up. Commissioner Fairchild asked what the distance was from the western property line and the street on northern half. Mr. Maykus stated that there will be 9.5 feet of right -of -way behind the curb and 25 feet of landscape area. Commissioner Parrish asked about the large empty lot to the east of the development. Mr. Maykus stated it is owned by 2 separate owners. The open space will remain. Commissioner Fairchild asked about an entry feature. Mr. Maykus stated that there will be a subdivision sign, but it will not be enclosed and there will not be a large monument sign. Mr. Maykus would like to keep it simple. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes — October 4, 2012 Page 5 of 9 Commissioner Fairchild also asked if the common areas will be sprinkled. Mr. Maykus stated yes. Commissioner Springer asked about the west side and the fencing. Mr. Maykus stated that he would continue the existing cedar fence that is there. Mr. Maykus added that he is currently communicating with the neighbors to the west regarding fencing. The fences will be maintained by the HOA. Commissioner Williamson asked about the sidewalk and /or trail and adding a possible crosswalk for pedestrians. Mr. Maykus stated that signage will be posted to illustrate "children at play ". Commissioner Smith asked about the grade of the lot. Mr. Maykus stated that there is some grade but nothing steep. Commissioner Fairchild asked about 2.5 acres of open space to spread over 12 homeowners. Mr. Maykus stated that the homeowners will take on that cost with HOA dues. Commissioner Fairchild asked about street lighting and will that cause a problem with the neighbors. Mr. Maykus stated that they will be strategically placed. Steve Anderson added that the lights are placed 300 to 500 feet apart. Commissioner Springer added that the lighting ordinance will be in place as well. Chairman Hudson is concerned about the density and asked about reducing the Tots to 10 buildable lots instead of 12 increasing the lot size. Will there be a significant difference in HOA dues. Mr. Maykus stated that it would be a significant difference and the 12 lots are the most economical. Commissioner Springer asked about the average square footage will be. Mr. Maykus stated 4,000 square feet with 3 car garage and outdoor kitchen and patio. Commissioner Parrish asked about the price point for these houses. Mr. Maykus stated they would start out at $700,000. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes — October 4, 2012 Page 6 of 9 Chairman Hudson opened and closed the public hearing. Commissioner Parrish likes all the open space. Commissioner Smith would prefer a better density, but agrees with Commissioner Parrish that this is the best use and layout for this piece of property. Chairman Hudson agrees. Made a motion to approve CP12 -005, subject to the Staff Report dated, September 28, 2012. Motion: Parrish Second: Smith Ayes: Forman, Fairchild, Parrish, Springer, Smith, Williamson and Hudson Nays: None Abstain: None Approved: 7 -0 Agenda Item No. 12 - ZAl2 -083, Zoning Change and Development Plan for Oak Bend on property described as James L. Chivers, Survey, Tracts 2D01 and 2D01A, Abstract No. 348, City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas, located at 930 E. Dove Rd., Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas. Current Zoning: SF -1A- Single Family Residential Zoning District. Proposed Zoning: R -PUD — Residential Planned Unit Development. SPIN Neighborhood #2. Curtis Young with Sage Group, Inc. at 1130 N Carroll Ave., Southlake came forward. Mr. Young wants to make sure the variance regarding the curb is included. Dennis Killough stated it will be included with the motion and on a RPUD a lesser radius can be approved. Steve Anderson added that the center line radius has not been labeled. Chairman Hudson asked Mr. Young to elaborate for the record. Mr. Young stated that at the entry they would like to line up with the large tree that they are trying to save and the radius is less than 200 feet. Commissioner Parrish wanted Staff to clarify that the radius is good for emergency vehicles. Dennis Killough stated that is does meet the fire access standards for emergency vehicles. Made a motion to approve ZAl2 -083, subject to the Site Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated August 26, 2012 and Staff Report dated, September 28, 2012 and subject to proper signage for the roads per city engineer standards and the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes — October 4, 2012 Page 7 of 9 radius of the street has been discussed and the applicant's willingness to work with the City to make any mitigation that may be required. Motion: Parrish Second: Smith Ayes: Forman, Fairchild, Parrish, Springer, Smith, Williamson and Hudson Nays: None Abstain: None Approved: 7 -0 Aqenda Item No. 13 - ZAl2 -084, Specific Use Permit for telecommunication tower, antennas and ancillary buildings on property described as Lot 1, Block A, Oien Addition, Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas, located at 3700 N. White Chapel Boulevard, Southlake, TX. SPIN Neighborhood # 1. Matt Jones presented ZAl2 -084. Bill Bauman representing Metro PCS at 2300 Springmere Dr., Arlington. Mr. Bauman stated that the network is currently going through and installing back -up generators due to natural disasters. They have found a need for this on a federal level. The currently battery does not carry the load that is needed when disaster strikes. Commissioner Springer asked about the fuel type. Mr. Bauman stated it was diesel and is contained inside the unit. Commissioner Springer asked if there were any other generators on site. Mr. Bauman stated that yes there are but each carrier is responsible for its own. No sharing. Commissioner Williamson asked if they start up automatically when needed. Mr. Bauman stated that they are generally run by a switch in a remote site. Chairman Hudson asked if it was set up that monitors the batteries. Mr. Bauman stated yes. Commissioner Springer asked if there was only one utility with separate meters. If that is the case, when one goes down they all go down, which could cause a noise problem with all generators running at once? Mr. Bauman stated yes and that he will have noise levels available when they go to council. Chairman Hudson opened and closed the public hearing. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes — October 4, 2012 Page 8 of 9 Commissioner Springer asked about landscaping and irrigation and asked if someone patrols the area to keep an eye on the landscape and irrigation system. Mr. Herman of American Tower, 6303 Meadowedge Rd., Arlington came forward. Mr. Herman stated yes. Made a motion to approve ZAl2 -084, subject to Review Summary No. 2, dated September 27, 2012 and Staff Report dated, September 27, 2012. Motion: Parrish Second: Smith Ayes: Forman, Fairchild, Parrish, Springer, Smith, Williamson and Hudson Nays: None Abstain: None Approved: 7 -0 Agenda Item No. 14 - Adjourn Meeting. Meeting a dj rned at 8:11 p.m. /4 / - Robert Hudson ATTEST: Chairman 1 Holly Blake Commission Secretary Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes — October 4, 2012 Page 9 of 9