Item 3 - Minutes
REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 4, 2016
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 Parrish, Daniel Kubiak, Michael Springer,
Kate Smith and Michael Forman
STAFF PRESENT:
Deputy Director, Dennis Killough; Principal Planner, Richard Schell;
Principal Planner , David Jones; Civil Engineer, Om Chhetri; Civil Engineer, Alex Ayala;
and Commission Secretary, Holly Blake.
WORK SESSION:
Item No. 1 – Call to Order:
Chairman Parrish called the work session to order at 5:30 pm.
Item No. 2 – Recap of City Council’s action and discussion on Planning and Zoning
recommended cases.
Item No. 3– Discussion of all items on tonight’s meeting agenda.
Item No. 4 - Overview of City Council approved Resolution No. 15-007, a
resolution of the City of Southlake, Texas which approved the agreement, terms
and conditions of a 380 agreement with SRH Hospitality Southlake Investment,
LLC (Westin Hotel) to promote economic development and stimulate business
and commercial activity in the City.
Item No. 5 – Adjournment.
Chairman Parrish adjourned the work session at 6:50 pm.
REGULAR SESSION:
Agenda Item No. 1 – Call to Order:
Chairman Parrish called the regular session to order
at 6:56 pm.
Agenda Item No. 2 – Executive Session:
A. Executive Session
: Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas
Government Code, Sections 551.071. Refer to posted list attached hereto and
Executive Session may be held, under these exceptions, at the
incorporated herein.
end of the Regular Session or at any time during the meeting that a need arises
for the Planning and Zoning Commission to seek advice from the City Attorney as
to the posted subject matter of this Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Section 551.071: Consultation with attorney
B. Reconvene:
Action necessary on items discussed in Executive Session.
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Agenda Item No. 3 – Approval of minutes dated January 21, 2016.
Motion to approve the minutes dated January 21, 2016 as presented.
Motion: Kubiak
Second: Smith
Ayes: Kubiak, Parrish, Springer, Smith
Nays: None
Abstain: Forman
Approved: 4-0-1
Administrative Comments:
Staff had no comments.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Agenda Item No. 5: ZA15-111 Zoning Change and Site Plan for Brad Moss Dental
Office
on property described as Lots 9 and 10, Oaks Addition in the City of Southlake,
Tarrant County, Texas located at 1011 N. Carroll Avenue and 1170 Casey Court,
Southlake Texas. Current Zoning: “C-1” Neighborhood Commercial District and “AG”
SPIN
Agricultural District. Requested Zoning: “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District.
Neighborhood #3. This item has been administratively tabled to the February 18,
2016 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting.
Motion to administratively table ZA15-111 to the February 18, 2016 Regular
Planning and Zoning Meeting.
Motion: Forman
Second: Smith
Ayes: Forman, Kubiak, Springer, Smith and Parrish
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Approved: 5-0-0
Agenda Item No. 6: ZA15-151, Preliminary Plat for Saddleback Ridge Estates
on
property described as Lot 1, Block 1, Quail Oaks Addition; Tracts 3,4, 4B R.D. Price
Survey No. 992 and Tract 11 A. Robinson Survey No. 1131, Southlake, Denton County,
Texas and located at 330-360 W Bob Jones Road, and 4640 N. White Chapel Blvd.,
SPIN
Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning: “SF-1A” Single Family Residential District.
Neighborhood #1. This item has been administratively tabled to the February 18,
2016 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting.
Motion to administratively table ZA15-151 to the February 18, 2016 Regular
Planning and Zoning Meeting.
Motion: Forman
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Second: Smith
Ayes: Forman, Kubiak, Springer, Smith and Parrish
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Approved: 5-0-0
Agenda Item No. 7: ZA16-003, Final Plat for Lot 1 Block 1, E.C. White Addition
on
property described as a portion of Tract 11E of the Thomas Easter Survey, Abstract No.
474, Southlake, Texas located at 2450 Crooked Lane. Current Zoning: “SF-1A” Single
SPIN Neighborhood #8.
Family.
Motion to approve ZA16-003 as presented.
Motion: Forman
Second: Smith
Ayes: Forman, Kubiak, Springer, Smith and Parrish
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Approved: 5-0-0
REGULAR AGENDA:
Agenda Item No. 8: Ordinance No. 480-708 (ZA15-115), Zoning Change and Site
Plan/Concept Plan for Pinnacle Point Office Park
on property described as Lots 1-3,
Meadow Oaks Addition, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas and
located at 305, 395 & 405 S. Kimball Avenue, Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning: “SF-
1A” Single Family Residential District. Requested Zoning: “S-P-2" Generalized Site Plan
SPIN Neighborhood #8.
District with "O-1" Office District uses.
PUBLIC HEARING
Motion to table ZA15-115 to the February 18, 2016 Regular Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting.
Motion: Forman
Second: Smith
Ayes: Forman, Kubiak, Springer, Smith and Parrish
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Approved: 5-0-0
Agenda Item No. 9: Ordinance No. 480-710 (ZA15-131) Zoning Change and
Concept Plan for 1814 Our Lane
on property described as Tract 2C4, William H.
Martin Survey, Abstract No 1068, Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas and located
at 1814 Our Lane, Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning: "AG" – Agricultural
SPIN
District. Requested Zoning: “SF-30” Single Family Residential District.
Neighborhood #5.
PUBLIC HEARING
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Richard Schell presented Item No. 9, ZA15-131.
Larry Gallant, 2364 Mockingbird Lane, Grapevine came forward to answer any
questions.
Chairman Parrish opened the public hearing.
Christy Byler, 1829 Our Lane, came forward and asked if the applicant was going to tap
into the existing 8” water line that had been previously been paid for by the current
residence.
Chairman Parrish closed the public hearing.
Mr. Gallant came forward and stated that he will not be tapping into the existing water
line. There is an existing water line and meter installed for the residence.
Commissioner Springer stated that this case is contingent upon the applicant getting
approval from ZBA for the reduced lot size for the septic.
Motion to approve ZA15-131, subject to the staff report dated January 28, 2016
and Concept Plan Review Summary No. 3 dated January 28, 2016 and including
the variance requested.
Motion: Forman
Second: Smith
Ayes: Forman, Kubiak, Springer, Smith and Parrish
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Approved: 5-0-0
Agenda Item No. 10: Ordinance No. 480-711 (ZA15-139), Zoning Change and Site
Plan for Tower Plaza USPI Medical Office Building
on property described as Tract
3B, 3B1, and a portion of 3D1, Obediah W. Knight Survey No. 899, located at 821-835
E Southlake Blvd, Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning: “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan
SPIN Neighborhood #
District. Requested Zoning: “S-P-1" Detailed Site Plan District.
9.
PUBLIC HEARING
David Jones presented Item No. 10, ZA15-139 and Item No. 11, ZA15-140 together.
Chad Durham, 1250 E Copeland Rd, Suite 500, Arlington, Ascension Group Architects
came forward.
Commissioner Kubiak asked the applicant to clarify the permitted uses.
Mr. Durham explained the list.
Commissioner Kubiak asked staff about allowing memory care or skilled nursing
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residential facility.
Dennis Killough stated that memory care and skilled nursing services would be allowed.
Mr. Durham stated that is not a needed use and can be removed from the list.
The Commission discussed the uses followed by the materials.
Commissioner Springer asked that the covered parking needs to be specific and noted
on the site plan.
Chairman Parrish agrees and would like it added that the columns be masonry.
Mr. Durham stated that the columns will be masonry.
Chairman Parrish asked staff about parking ratios.
David Jones stated the regulations.
Commissioner Forman asked about the accessory use structures on the floor area.
Mr. Durham stated that the parking canopy is less than 2,000 square feet and would
look better than individual canopies.
Dennis Killough added that the roof of the parking canopy has area but does not have
floor area.
Commissioner Springer asked about the tower.
Mr. Durham stated it was a budget decision.
Commissioner Springer asked about what will be housed in the glassed space.
Mr. Durham stated that the area will be lobby space.
Chairman Parrish opened and closed the public hearing.
Chairman Parrish asked staff if the elevations meet the articulations vertical and
horizontal.
David Jones stated yes.
Motion to approve (5-0) by the Planning & Zoning Commission on February 4, 2016
subject to Site Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated January 29, 2016 and the staff report
dated January 29, 2016, and noting the following changes to the staff report:
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o Permitted uses: bullet point 10 redline “except for
radio recording and television broadcasting offices
and studios” should remain in.
o Bullet point 4 redline “facilities to include” should
remain in along with “licensed or similarly licensed
under the state of Texas, offices for” should remain in;
o Third bullet point from bottom “no residential uses or
assisted living facilities” should remain in and
“including assisted living, memory care and skilled
nursing facilities” shall remain in;
o With respect to last bullet point under “Permitted
uses”: “accessory structures for open covered
parking” needs to include “as shown on the Site Plan
and to have the same building materials as the other
buildings.” And noting that no metal poles shall be
allowed;
o With regard to development regulations, 4th point,
Floor area: leaving in language excluding accessory
use structures.
o And also noting that building elevations along
Southlake Boulevard should be an area of focus
Motion: Forman
Second: Smith
Ayes: Forman, Kubiak, Springer, Smith and Parrish
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Approved: 5-0-0
Agenda Item No. 11: ZA15-140, Preliminary Plat for Tower Plaza
on property
described as Tract 3B, 3B1 and a portion of 3D1 Obediah W. Knight Survey No. 899,
located at 821-835 E Southlake Blvd, Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning: “S-P-1”
SPIN Neighborhood #9.
Detailed Site Plan District.
PUBLIC HEARING
Motion to approve, ZA15140, subject to staff report dated January 29, 2016 and
Review Summary No. 2, dated January 29, 2016.
Motion: Forman
Second: Smith
Ayes: Forman, Kubiak, Springer, Smith and Parrish
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Approved: 5-0-0
Agenda Item No. 12: ZA15-145, Plat Revision for Southlake Meadows (formerly
Savannah Estates) Phase II
on property described as Tracts 1B, 1B2, 1B2A, 1B2A1,
1B2A2, 3, 4A, 4A1, 4A2, 4A3, 4B, 4B1, 4B2, 5A, 5A1, 5A1A, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6A1, 6A1A,
6A2, 6A2A, and 6B, R.P Estes Subdivision and Tracts 1B1, 1B1A, 1B1A1, 1B1B,
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1B1B1and 1B1C, James B. Martin Survey, Abstract No. 1134, Southlake, Tarrant
County, Texas and generally located at the northwest corner of W. Dove Rd. and W.
State Hwy. 114, Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas. Current Zoning: R-PUD –
SPIN Neighborhood #5.
Residential Planned Unit Development.
PUBLIC HEARING
Richard Schell presented Item No. 12, ZA15-145.
Matthew St. Marie, 144 Old Town Blvd, Argyle came forward.
Commissioner Springer asked about the tree preservation.
Matthew explained the tree preservation.
Chairman Parrish opened and closed the public hearing.
Motion to approve ZA15-145, subject to the staff report dated January 28, 2016
and the Plat Review Summary No. 2, dated January 28, 2016.
Motion: Forman
Second: Smith
Ayes: Forman, Kubiak, Springer, Smith and Parrish
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Approved: 5-0-0
Agenda Item No. 13: Ordinance No. 1140 (CP15-004) Land Use Plan amendment
from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential
on property described
Tracts 5A and 5B, being portions of Lot 5, Brock Addition, an addition to the City of
Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas and located at 400 and 410 Brock Dr., Southlake,
Texas. Current Zoning: "SF-1A" Single Family Residential District. Requested
SPIN Neighborhood
Zoning: “R-PUD” Residential Planned Unit Development District.
#11.
PUBLIC HEARING
Richard Schell presented Item No. 13, CP15-004, Item No. 14, ZA15-152, and Item No.
15, ZA15-153 together.
Paul Spain, Terra Land Management, 2200 Estes Park Drive, Southlake came forward.
Mr. Spain gave a separate presentation.
Commissioner Forman asked if the flood plain on the southeast corner area is removed,
what will that do to the density. Commissioner Forman is concerned about the density
and the size of the lots.
Mr. Spain stated that the development is currently at 25% open space. That part of the
open space is 4 or 5 acres.
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Curtis Young, Sage Group, came forward and addressed the flood plain lot, Lot 23. The
total open space is 9 acres, 3 acres is in the flood plain. The density would go from 1.8
to 1.9.
Commissioner Kubiak asked if the medium density residential land use change is not
granted, how that will affect the development.
Mr. Spain stated that it doesn’t affect the development, but it does make it consistent
with the property next door.
Commissioner Kubiak asked if the surrounding residents will have access to the trails
and park.
Mr. Spain stated yes.
Commissioner Kubiak asked about moving the open spaces within the development
versus surrounding the development.
Mr. Spain disagrees. This allows less of a disturbance to the property and the trees.
Commissioner Springer asked why the stub out onto Sienna isn’t being used.
Commissioner Smith stated that the Sienna neighborhood is concerned about traffic
moving through.
Commissioner Springer agreed.
Chairman Parrish opened the public hearing and read aloud the comment cards.
Leroy McCall, 320 Brock Drive came forward in opposition. Mr. McCall is concerned
about the quality of life changing and is concerned about the wildlife that exists.
Michael Quinones, 105 Brock Drive came forward in opposition. Mr. Quinones gave a
presentation.
Perry Vargas, 209 Brock Drive came forward in opposition. Mr. Vargas is concerned
about the drainage.
Wiesman, E I (Sandra Bagwell) gave a notification response form in favor.
Chairman Parrish closed the public hearing and asked Mr. Spain to come forward.
Mr. Spain came forward to address the concerns.
Commissioner Smith asked about the drainage and expressed concern about the
drainage moving onto Brock Drive.
Mr. Spain explained the drainage plan and the discussions he has had with Public
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Works.
Commissioner Springer asked about the Sienna Drive access. Commissioner Springer
is concerned about Southlake Blvd. access.
Mr. Spain stated that the residents on Sienna Drive didn’t want access.
Commissioner Springer asked about the open access to the open space and trail
systems.
Mr. Spain would like to leave it open due the neighbors on Brock Drive likes the open
space and likes to walk.
Commissioner Kubiak is concerned about the Brock Lot and that the open space is all
towards the back of the development. Commissioner Kubiak is also concerned about
the density and agrees with Commissioner Springer.
Motion to table CP15-004 per the applicant’s request to the February 18, 2016
Regular Planning and Zoning Meeting.
Motion: Forman
Second: Springer
Ayes: Forman, Kubiak, Springer, Smith and Parrish
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Approved: 5-0-0
Agenda Item No. 14: Ordinance No. 480-712 (ZA15-152) Zoning Change and
Development Plan for Stone Trail Estates
on property described as Tracts 5A, 5C1,
5B, 5A3, and 5A2, Jesse G. Allen Survey, Abstract No. 18, City of Southlake, Tarrant
County, Texas and Lots 3R, 5B and 5A, Brock Addition, an addition to the City of
Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas and located at 2607, 2621, 2631, 2641, and 2651 W.
Southlake Blvd. and 250, 400 and 410 Brock Dr., Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning:
"AG" – Agricultural District and "SF-1A" Single Family Residential District. Requested
SPIN Neighborhood
Zoning: “R-PUD” Residential Planned Unit Development District.
#11.
PUBLIC HEARING
Motion to table ZA15-152 per the applicant’s request to the February 18, 2016
Regular Planning and Zoning Meeting.
Motion: Forman
Second: Springer
Ayes: Forman, Kubiak, Springer, Smith and Parrish
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Approved: 5-0-0
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Agenda Item No. 15: ZA15-153, Preliminary Plat for Stone Trail Estates
on property
described as Tracts 5A, 5C1, 5B, 5A3, and 5A2, Jesse G. Allen Survey, Abstract No.
18, City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas and Lots 3R, 4, 5B and 5A, Brock
Addition, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas and located at
2607, 2621, 2631, 2641, and 2651 W. Southlake Blvd. and 250, 320, 400 and 410
Brock Dr., Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning: "AG" – Agricultural District "SF-1A" Single
SPIN Neighborhood #11.
Family Residential District.
PUBLIC HEARING
Motion to table ZA15-153 per the applicant’s request to the February 18, 2016
Regular Planning and Zoning Meeting.
Motion: Forman
Second: Springer
Ayes: Forman, Kubiak, Springer, Smith and Parrish
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Approved: 5-0-0
Agenda Item No. 16: ZA16-001, Plat Revision for Kingdom Place
on property
described as Lot 9, F. Throop No. 1511 Addition, an addition to the City of Southlake,
Tarrant County, Texas and Tracts 2 and 2L, Francis Throop Survey, Abstract No. 1511,
City of Southlake, Tarrant County Texas located at 2080, 2117 and 2150 E. Dove Rd.,
SPIN
Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning: “SF-1A” Single Family Residential District.
Neighborhood # 4.
PUBLIC HEARING
Richard Schell presented Item No. 16, ZA16-001.
Commissioner Kubiak confirmed that this is gated community.
Richard Schell stated yes.
Rich DeOtte, 112 Keystone Drive, Southlake.
Chairman Parrish opened and closed the public hearing.
Motion to approve ZA16-001 subject to the staff report dated January 29, 2016,
approving requested variances and subject to the Plat Review Summary No. 1
dated January 28, 2016.
Motion: Forman
Second: Smith
Ayes: Forman, Kubiak, Springer, Smith and Parrish
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Approved: 5-0-0
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Agenda Item No. 17: Ordinance 1138 (CP16-001)
, an amendment to the City of
Southlake’s 2030 Consolidated Future Land Use Plan to add a new land use category
designation “Rural Residential Estate”.
PUBLIC HEARING
David Jones presented Item No. 17, CP16-001 and Item No. 18, Ordinance No. 1139
together.
Commissioner Kubiak asked
Debra Edmondson, 1730 Tuscan Ridge Circle came forward on behalf of William
Lafavers and John Kuelbs in opposition. Ms. Edmondson expressed their concern about
the value of their properties going down and making them undevelopable.
Everyone that came forward all shared the same concerns that were expressed by Ms.
Edmondson.
Dan Emmer, 345 W Bob Jones Rd. came forward in opposition.
Brad Duerst, 1360 Sunshine Lane came forward in opposition.
Robert Kay, 1450 Sunshine Lane came forward in opposition.
Dennis Spickles, 926 Turnberry Lane and Susan Duert, 1360 Sunshine Lane both are in
opposition but do not wish to speak.
John Milani, 500 W Bob Jones Rd. came forward in opposition.
Ron Varance, 1749 E Highland Street came forward in opposition.
Chairman Parrish closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Smith is concerned about forcing property owners to rezone this
property. Commissioner Kubiak shares in that concern.
Commissioner Springer believes this a good thing.
Motion to deny CP16-001.
Motion: Forman
Second: Smith
Ayes: Forman, Kubiak, Springer, Smith and Parrish
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Approved: 5-0-0
Agenda Item No. 18: Ordinance 1139,
an amendment to the City of Southlake’s
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Zoning Ordinance 480, as amended to create a new zoning district category “RE-
7”- Single Family Residential Estate District and to rename the current “RE”
Single Family Residential to Estate District to “RE- 5”- Single Family Residential
Estate District.
PUBLIC HEARING
Motion to approve Ordinance 1139, subject to staff report dated February 4, 2016.
Motion: Kubiak
Second: Smith
Ayes: Kubiak and Smith
Nays: Forman, Parrish and Springer
Abstain: None
Approved: 2-3-0
This motion failed.
Motion to deny Ordinance 1139.
Motion: Forman
Second: Smith
Ayes: Forman, Smith, Parrish and Springer
Nays: Kubiak
Abstain: None
Approved: 4-1-0
Agenda Item No. 19: Meeting Adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 10:34 pm
______________________________
D. Todd Parrish
ATTEST: Chairman
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Holly Blake
Commission Secretary
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