Item 5 - PZ 01-07-2021 Minutes
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes – January 7, 2021
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REGULAR PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 7, 2021
LOCATION : Council Chambers, 1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas, 76092
MEMBERS PRESENT : Daniel Kubiak, Craig Rothmeier, Gina Phalen, Mike Forman,
Amy Torres-Lepp, and Scott Dyche.
MEMBERS ABSENT : Commissioner Springer
STAFF PRESENT : Sr. Director of Planning and Development Services Ken Baker;
Deputy Director of Planning & Development Services Dennis Killough; and Commission
Secretary Lydia Ruiz.
WORK SESSION :
1. CALL TO ORDER :
2. Executive Session: Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas
Government Code, Sections 551.071. Refer to posted list attached hereto and incorporate
herein. Executive Session may be held, under these exceptions, at the end of the
Regular Session or at any time du ring 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.
No executive Session was held.
3. Recap of City Council’s action and discussion on Planning and Zoning recommended
cases.
4. Discussion of all items on tonight’s meeting agenda.
5. Adjournment.
REGULAR SESSION:
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:3 1 P.M.
2. Executive Session: Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas
Government Code, Sections 551.071. Refer to posted list attached hereto and
incorporate herein. Executive Session may be held, under these exceptions, at the
end of the Regular Sessio n 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.
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No executive session was held.
3. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS.
No comments.
4. CHAIRMAN KUBIAK COMMENTS
Chairman Kubiak addressed his comments to the public and Commission .
CONSENT AGENDA:
5. CONSIDER: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 19, 2020.
6. CONSIDER: ZA20-0065, FINAL PLAT FOR SOUTHLAKE VILLAS ON
PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 2A03, 2A03A1, 2A03B, 2A05 AND
2A03A, WILLIAM H. MARTIN SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1068, CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS AND ADDRESSED AS 1719 AND
1825 MARANATHA WAY AND 208 RANDOL MILL AVE., SOUTHLAKE,
TEXAS. CURRENT ZONING: “R -PUD” RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. SPIN NEIGHBORHOOD #5
A moti on was made to approve items 5 and 6, with respect to item 5, approval of the
Planning and Zoning minutes from the November 19, 2020 meeting, and specifically on
item 6, the final plat subject to the staff report dated January 6, 2021, and subject to the
plat review summary #2 dated January 6, 2021 .
Motion: Forman
Second: Torres-Lepp
Ayes: Torres-Lepp, Rothmeier, Forman, Kubiak, Phalen, Dyche
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Approved: 6-0-0
REGULAR AGENDA:
7. CONSIDER: ZA20-0057, SITE PLAN FOR 175 MIRON DRIVE ON PROPERTY
DESCRIBED AS LOT 2R1, BLOCK 1, MIRON ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO
THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS AND LOCATED AT
175 MIRON DRIVE, SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS. CURRENT ZONING: “B -1”
BUSINESS SERVICE PARK DISTRICT. SPIN NEIGHBORHOOD #8. PUBLIC
HEARING
Deputy Director, Dennis Killough did not present item 7 as it was formally presented
during Work Session ; questions were asked.
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Chairman Kubiak opened the public hearing.
No one came forward.
Chairman Kubiak closed the public hearing.
A motion was made to approve item 7, subject to the staff report dated December 31,
2020, and further subject to the plan review summary #2 dated December 31, 2020.
Motion: Forman
Second: Dyche
Ayes: Torres-Lepp, Rothmeier, Forman, Kubiak, Phalen, Dyche
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Approved: 6-0-0
8. CONSIDER: RESOLUTION NO. 20-055, (ZA20-0062), SPECIFIC USE PERMIT
FOR A RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED
AS LOT 38, BLOCK 5, TIMMARON ADDITION PHASE 2, SECTION A,
ESTATES AT BENT CREEK, CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT COUNTY,
TEXAS AND LOCATED AT 1500 BENT CREEK DRIVE, SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS.
CURRENT ZONING: “R -PUD” RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT. SPIN NEIGHBORHOOD #9 . PUBLIC HEARING
Deputy Director, Dennis Killough did not present item 8 as it was formally presented
during Work Session; questions were asked.
Applicant – Barry Smith , Homeowner, 1500 Bent Creek Drive , Southlake, Texas, came
forward to speak and answer questions.
Chairman Kubiak opened the public hearing.
No one came forward.
Chairman Kubiak closed the public hearing.
A motion was made to approve item 8, subject to the staff report dated December 31,
2020, and subject to the specific use permit staff review #2 dated December 31, 2020.
Motion: Forman
Second: Phalen
Ayes: Torres-Lepp, Rothmeier, Forman , Kubiak, Phalen , Dyche
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Approved: 6-0-0
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9. CONSIDER: RESOLUTION NO. 20-056, (ZA20-0063), SPECIFIC USE PERMIT
FOR A RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED
AS LOT 27, BLOCK 7, MYERS MEADOW PHASE TWO, AN ADDITION TO THE
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS AND LOCATED AT 1909
WATER LILY DRIVE, SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS. CURRENT ZONING: “R -PUD”
RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT . SPIN
NEIGHBORHOOD #6. PUBLIC HEARING
Deputy Director, Dennis Killough did not present item 9 as it was formally presented
during Work Session; questions were asked.
Applicant – Fed Bayona, with Momentum Solar, 725 N. Royal Lane, Suite 200 , Irving,
Texas, came forward to speak and answer questions .
Chairman Kubiak opened the public hearing.
Jim Garlitz, President HOA, at 207 Lovegrass Lane, Southlake, Texas came forward to
speak on behalf of Myers Meadow HOA regarding the applicant’s request for solar energy
system.
Chairman Kubiak closed the public hearing .
A motion was made to approve item 9, subject to the staff report dated December 31,
2020, further subject to the specific use permit staff review #2 dated December 31, 2020,
and noting the applicant’s willingness to reach out to the adjacent neighbors to get their
input prior to City Council meeting , and also noting the applicant’s willingness to come up
with an additional proposal or option moving the panels from the west side of the house
to a different location .
Motion: Forman
Second: Dyche
Ayes: Torres-Lepp, Rothmeier, Forman, Kubiak, Phalen, Dyche
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Failed: 6-0-0
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10. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 6:52 P.M.
______________________________
Daniel Kubiak
Chairman
ATTEST: ______________________________
Lydia Ruiz
Commission Secretary