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1992-03-19 P&Z Meeting CITY OF SOUTHLAKE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING March 19, 1992 7:30 p.m. MINUTES Commissioners Present: Chairman, Joe Wright; Members: Lanny Tate, Bob Dowdy, Michael Richarme, and Dennis McGrath. Commissioners Absent: Larry Samartin City Staff Present: Zoning Administrator, Karen Gandy; City Planner, Greg Last; Planning Intern, Tom Elgin; and Secretary to the City Manager, Kim Bush. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Joe Wright at 7:30 p.m. Agenda Item #2, Approval of Minutes Motion was made to approve the minutes of the March 5, 1992 P &Z Meeting as presented. Motion: McGrath Second: Richarme Ayes: Tate, Wright, Dowdy, Richarme, McGrath Nays: none Approved: 5 -0 Agenda Item #3, Administrative Comments There were no comments from staff or the Commission. Commissioner Wright stepped down for the remainder of the meeting and requested that Commissioner Tate chair the meeting in his absence. Agenda Item #4, ZA 92 -03, Zoning /Concept Plan, Timarron Zoning Administrator, Karen Gandy, presented the zoning change request for two parcels of land from "AG" Agricultural to "R- P.U.D." Residential Planned Unit Development. Parcel "A" is legally described as 10.932 acres in the Hall Medlin Survey, Abstract No. 1038, Tract 2F and Parcel "B" is legally described as 1.008 acres in the John N. Gibson Survey, Abstract No. 591, Tract 1B1. The rezoning would increase the acreage of the project from 902.80 acres to 914.74 acres. Ms. Gandy stated that the revised concept plan is proposed to meet the 2.18 du /ac and represents the following changes: •Tract A added to the P.U.D. •Tract B changed from open space to C -3 for golf club house •Tract C changed from C -2 uses to residential uses •Tract D changed from open space to Golf Course •Tract E added to the P.U.D. P &Z Meeting Minutes March 19, 1992 Page 2 Ms. Gandy further stated that sixty -seven (67) notices were sent to surrounding property owners, and five (5) written responses were received: three in favor (E- Systems, Norman J. Brown, Barbara Rudduck); one opposed (Noah Pond); and 1 undecided (Lois O'Dair). Susan Evans, President Timarron Land Corporation, introduced: Steve Yetes, Project Engineer; Don Allen and Phil Deaton with Carter and Burgess, consulting engineers; and, Phil Weller, attorney. Ms. Evans stated that they are proposing a "Byron Nelson" high - quality Golf Course design. She stated that the lake is designed to catch runoff which will be used to irrigate the golf course. Ms. Evans further informed the Commission that they have no problems with City staff's review letter. There were no comments from the audience during the Public Hearing. Commissioner McGrath expressed his concern with the changes shown on the concept plan particularly the location of the school and the change on the alignment of the proposed internal street from FM 1709 to Continental Blvd. Commissioner McGrath also questioned the lots along the floodway. City Planner, Greg Last, stated that FEMA will regulate the control of the floodway. Plans will have to be processed through FEMA, and this will be done at the final plat and construction plan review phase. Commissioner Richarme commented that he did not have a problem with the proposed road shown on the concept plan and suggested that the site proposed for the school be moved to the intersection of the proposed road and Continental Blvd. Commissioner Richarme commented that he understands Commissioner McGrath's concerns because once you get something on paper it tends to stay that way. Motion was made to approve ZA 92 -03 with the recommendation that the proposed internal street from FM 1709 to Continental Blvd. remain the same as shown on the previous concept plan, the site for the proposed school be moved to the intersection of the proposed road and Continental Blvd, and approval subject to compliance with City staff's review letter dated 3/13/1992. Motion: McGrath Second: Richarme The Commissioners further discussed the impact a concept plan has on the overall process of the development of a project. Commissioner Tate explained that even though this was a concept plan he did not want to send a "recommendation" to the P &Z Meeting Minutes March 19, 1992 Page 3 Council stating that this is where the school site is to be located. Ms. Evans commented that they have proposed this type of road to help slow traffic down through the community, but she could live with leaving the road as previously planned. She also commented that they intend to work with the school district on planning for the best location for the proposed elementary school, and she would have no problem leaving if off the plan at this point entirely. Second was withdrawn by Richarme and Motion was withdrawn by McGrath. Motion was made to approve ZA 92 -03 with the recommendation that the proposed internal street from FM 1709 to Continental Blvd. remain the same as shown on the previous concept plan, remove the designation of the proposed school site, and recommend approval subject to compliance with City staff's review letter dated 3/13/1992. Motion: McGrath Second: Richarme Ayes: Tate, Dowdy, Richarme, McGrath Nays: None Approved: 4 -0 Agenda Item #5, ZA 92 -04, Development site Plan, Timarron Zoning Administrator, Karen Gandy, presented the Development Site Plan for Timarron, Phase III, being 300.82 acres out of the Hall Medlin Survey, Abstract No. 1037, the Hollingsworth and Barnett Survey, Abstract No. 797, the 0.W. Knight Survey, Abstract No. 899, and the M. Davenport Survey, Abstract No. 432. Ms. Gandy stated that the plan proposes 315 residential lots on 139.92 acres and a club house and golf course on 168.81 acres of land with an overall density of 2.25 du /ac in Phase III. Ms. Gandy stated that sixty - seven (67) notices were sent and four (4) responses were received: two (2) in favor, E- Systems and Norman J. Brown; one (1) opposed, Noah B. Pond; and, one (1) undecided, Lois E. O'Dair. Susan Evans, President of Timarron Land Corporation, was available to answer questions for the Commission. Ms. Evans stated that they have met the overall density requirement of the zoning ordinance, and they have no problems with staff's review letter. Commissioner McGrath stated that the lots are too small, and he does not feel that this fits in with the country atmosphere of Southlake. P &Z Meeting Minutes March 19, 1992 Page 4 Commissioner Richarme expressed concern regarding proposed Street "E" because it crosses a floodway, and he questioned whether emergency vehicles would be able to get through should the road ever flood. Don Allen, Timarron engineering representative, commented that the road would be built to FEMA standards and City requirements, and he also commented that they would be willing to provide a 40' wide street and 60' R.O.W. through this area. Commissioner Richarme questioned the C -3 zoning of the golf course club house site and the fact that only 1/2 of the land area is designated for the club. Ms. Evans commented that at this time they do not have any plans. In the future, they may need to expand the club house, or the parking lot, or swimming pool, etc. Ms. Evans agreed to commit to a more specific scope of use on the zoning. Commissioner Richarme expressed his concern with product type "D" lots stating that once you start putting this type in there is the potential for a vast number more to be put in. Commissioner Richarme stated that he does not believe the City of Southlake wants to see a high density housing development in Southlake. Both Commissioner Richarme and McGrath commented that they would prefer the golf course included, but they are not willing to use as bargaining chip for smaller lots. There were no comments during the Public Hearing. Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator, informed the Commission of the two (2) written comments received from Aloha Payne and Carol Lee Hamilton regarding the project and submitted copies to the Commission. Chairman Tate suggested that a work session be scheduled with Timarron applicants to discuss the plan in more detail. Susan Evans requested that the Commission table ZA 92 -04, Development Site Plan until the next meeting. Motion was made to table ZA 92 -04 and continue the public hearing at the request of the applicant time certain April 9. Motion: Richarme Second: Dowdy Ayes: Tate, Dowdy, Richarme Nays: McGrath Approved (to table): 3 -1 P &Z Meeting Minutes March 19, 1992 Page 5 Agenda Item #6, ZA 92 -05, Preliminary Plat, Timarron, Phase III Susan Evans requested that ZA 92 -05 be tabled until the next P &Z Meeting. Motion was made to table ZA 92 -05 and continue the public hearing at the request of the applicant time certain April 9. Motion: Richarme Second: Dowdy Ayes: Tate, Dowdy, Richarme Nays: McGrath Approved (to table): 3 -1 Agenda Item #7, ZA 92 -06, Preliminary Plat, Timarron, Golf Course Susan Evans requested that ZA 92 -06 be tabled until the next P &Z Meeting. Motion was made to table ZA 92 -06 and continue the public hearing at the request of the applicant time certain April 9. Motion: Richarme Second: Dowdy Ayes: Tate, Dowdy, Richarme, McGrath Nays: none Approved (to table): 4 -0 Commissioner Dowdy commented that he felt projects should be judged on a case by case basis. He believes the Commission needs to keep in mind the whole project. In this case, the proposed smaller lots are completely surrounded by a golf course. What is approved for this project will not necessarily be approved for other projects unless they offer the same type of layout -- percent of coverage, amenities, etc. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Lanny Ta e, Chairman ATTEST: 'A:1' /i/ i Bush, Secretary to the 'ity Manager 920319.MIN /PZ/kb