1993-01-21 P&Z Meeting / i ,ed City of Southlake, Texas
,:GULAR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 21, 1993
/LOCATION: 667 North Carroll Avenue, Southlake, Texas �,p��
City Council Chambers of City Hall ,��j %'1rw"""-J
TIME: 7:30 P.M. (/
AGENDA:
1. Call to order.
2. Approval of the Minutes pf the January 7, 1993 P & Z Meeting.
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3. Administrative Comments.
4. Consider: ZA 92 -68, Site Plan for Magic Mike's Convenience
/ Store and Gas Station, being 0.83 acres situated in
temwa 4 -o) the L.B.G. Hall Survey, Abstract No. 686 and being a
G / /fig /y.3 legally described as a portion of Lot 4, L.B.G. Hall
No. 686 Addition. Location: Northwest corner of the
intersection of North White Chapel Boulevard and
F.M. 1709. Zoning: "S -P -2" Generalized Site Plan.
i Owner: PIMA Properties. Applicant: Mike Farhat.
Continuation of Public Hearing.
5. Consider: ZA 92 -69, Specific Use Permit for the sale of beer
for off - premises consumption per Ordinance No. 480,
Section 45.1 (1) and 45.6 on property zoned "S -P -2"
Generalized Site Plan. The site is approximately
0.83 acres situated in the L.B.G. Hall Survey,
Abstract No. 686, being legally described as a
Gp�(G -0 / portion of Lot 4, L.B.G. Hall No. 686 Addition.
09/7) Location: Northwest corner of North White Chapel
Boulevard and F.M. 1709. Owner: PIMA Properties.
Applicant: Mike Farhat d \b \a Magic Mike's
Convenience Store.
Continuation of Public Hearing.
6. Consider: ZA 92 -74, Rezoning for 6.3725 acres situated in the
R.D. Price Survey, Abstract No. 992D, Tract 22,
L( / being more commonly Known as 4825 T.W. King Road,
from "AG" Agricultural to "S -P -1" Detailed Site Plan
District. Location: Northeast corner of T.W. King
Road and Bob Jones Road. Owner: DalDen Corporation.
Continuation of Public Hearing.
/ 7. Consider: ZA 92 -75, Plat Showing of Lot 1, R.D. Price No. 992D
( Addition, being 6.3725 acres situated in the R.D.
12r Price Survey, Abstract No. 992D, Tract 22, being
more commonly Known as 4825 T.W. King Road.
Location: Northeast corner of T.W. King Road and Bob
Jones Road. Owner: DalDen Corporation.
I-0) Continuation of Public Hearing.
City of Southlake, Texas
Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda
January 21, 1993
Page Two
8. Consider: ZA 92 -79, Rezoning request for 31.357 acres situated
in the R. Price Survey, Abstract No. 1003 -D, Tract 1
and the H.A. Throop Survey, Abstract No. 1273 -D,
Tract 1 from the "AG" Agricultural district to the
"SF -1A" Single Family -1A Residential district.
Location: Southeast of Indian Creek Addition on Bob
r“,) Jon Road, East of North White Chapel Blvd.
Owner: F.D.I.C., Steve Mundt, Vice - President;
/ Applicant: Tim Fleet d \b \a VLMC, Inc.
Public Hearing.
9. Consider: ZA 92 -78, Preliminary Plat of Oakwood Acres
Addition (formerly advertised as the Lakeway
Addition), being 31.357 acres situated in the R.
Price Survey, Abstract No. 1003 -D, Tract 1 and the
H.A. Throop Survey, Abstract No. 1273 -D, Tract 1
�� from the "AG" Agricultural district to the "SF -1A"
Single Family -1A Residential district. Location:
Southeast of Indian Creek Addition on Bob Jones
6 3 Road, East of North White Chapel Blvd. Owner:
//15/11 F.D.I.C., Steve Mundt, Vice - President. Applicant:
/ Tim Fleet d \b \a VLMC, Inc.
Public Hearing.
10. Consider: ZA 92 -58, Specific Use Permit for a Golf Driving
Range per Ordinance No. 480, Section 45.1 (10) on
ti property zoned "AG." The site is approximately 8.5
,� acres of a larger 12.9436 acre tract situated in the
�t1 S.H. Thompson Survey, Abstract No. 1504 and the L.A.
j Clay Survey, Abstract No. 346. Location: Southeast
corner of Davis Blvd. (F.M. 1938) and West
Continental Blvd. Owner: Betsy Shatley.
Continuation of Public Hearing.
11. Consider: Land Use Plan Update %d�� ^�i �t�� � —
Continuation of Public Hearing.
12. Consider: Tree Preservation Ordinance.
Continuation of Public Hearing.
13. Meeting Adjourned.
I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on the official
bulletin boards at City Hall, 667 North Carroll Avenue, Southlake,
Texas on Friday, January 15, 1993, at 5:00 p.m., pursuant to the
Open Meetings Act, Article 6252 -1,7 V.T.C.S.
Sandra L. LeGrand - • :A
City Secretary _�
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CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
667 N. Carroll Avenue
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
January 21, 1993 7:30 p.m.
MINUTES
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman, Joe L. Wright; Vice - Chairman, Bob
Dowdy. Members: Dennis McGrath, Ernest Johnson, Michael Richarme,
and Nick McGarity.
COMMISSIONER ABSENT: Randy Arnold.
STAFF PRESENT: Zoning Administrator, Karen Gandy; Director of
Community Development, Greg Last; City Attorney, Wayne Olson; and,
City Secretary, Sandra L. LeGrand.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Joe L. Wright, at 7:30
p.m.
Agenda Item #2, Approval of Minutes
The Minutes of the January 7, 1993, Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting were approved as amended.
Motion: Richarme
Second: Dowdy
Ayes: Richarme, Dowdy, McGarity, McGrath, Johnson, Wright.
Nays: None
Approved: 6 -0 vote
Agenda Item #3, Administrative Comments
Greg Last, Director of Community Development, distributed copies of
District 7 of the Land Use Plan and Tree Ordinance.
Michael Richarme asked for clarification of other material
distributed to members tonight. Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator,
commented, she gave the commissioners copies of letters regarding
zoning on Bob Jones Road, and Magic Mike, plat showing the car wash
has been relocated.
Agenda Item #4, ZA 92 -68, Site Plan for Magic Mike's Convenience
Store and Gas Station.
ZA 92 -68 is a Site Plan for Magic Mike's Convenience Store and Gas
Station, being 0.83 acres situated in the L.B.G. Hall Survey,
Abstract No. 686, and being legally described as a portion of Lot
4, L.B.G. Hall No. 686 Addition. Zoning is "S -P -2" Generalized
Site Plan. Owner: PIMA Properties. Applicant: Mike Farhat.
This is a continuation of the public hearing.
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
January 21, 1993
page two
Agenda Item #4, Continued
Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator stated this property is located
in Mixed Use, Commercial and /or Residential, but no industrial, on
the land use plan. The applicant has requested a building permit
to construct a convenience store, gas station, and car wash.
On January 7, 1993, the Commission tabled this item, as the
commission expressed concern regarding the architectural style of
the proposed building and its incompatibility with Crossroad
Square's design. The revised site plan dated January 14, 1993,
will show the relocation of the car wash to the northern boundary
of Lot 4, in addition, they have added parking on the nonlease
portion of the lot.
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Michael Richarme asked, with the submittal of a revised site plan,
are there additional renderings?
Chairman, Joe Wright asked the City Attorney, Wayne Olson to review
the architectural control or influence that the Planning and Zoning
Commission may or may not have on a case.
Wayne Olson, City Attorney, stated the City Council asked him to
come to the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting and review the
guidelines on this subject, as he did for City Council. In regard
to architectural controls and zoning, the authority is limited.
There are guidelines, set forth in the ordinance, like for
bufferyards, landscaping plans, masonry ordinance type controls.
The ordinance is going to give the Planning and Zoning Commission
little control on aesthetics, or architectural designs. In regard
to site plan, the commission should look at the requirements and
make sure they are complied with. The bottom line is the site plan
requirements do not allow the commission to design specific
locations. The Planning and Zoning Commission should be concerned
with the public safety, health and welfare, along with such things
like traffic circulation, proper roadways, heights, signs, and
masonry.
Commissioner Richarme stated, if he is understanding it right, a
developer could in theory come in with a very nice concept plan,
with architectural renderings, and paint a fairly pleasant story to
the City Council and city officials relative to what that piece of
property would in fact look like when the property is fully
developed. The City Council would in all its wisdom, vote in good
faith, for that particular development, assuming that these certain
things, including architectural renderings, would in fact be
developed. The developer could come along at some point and time
and piece meal the plan, with multiple different type things, not
tied back to concept plan.
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
January 21, 1993
page three
Agenda Item #4, Continued
Olson commented, we should not be looking at those things,
architectural renderings are assurances, promises of the
development, but if not in the ordinance we cannot enforce it. The
fact that the architectural design is in the plan, does not make
the developer binding.
Chairman, Joe Wright commented they have asked for a Concept Plan
of an architectural rendering of what the building might look
like. What the Ordinance allows the city to enforce is the
percentage of masonry (as far as the building is concerned), then
the bufferyards, landscaping etc, and other issues can be looked at.
The architectural rendering is a sales tool, after the Commission
considers this, then they are to go back to the ordinance.
David McMahan, 1335 Hidden Glen, Southlake. McMahan is owner and
representative of the applicant Mike Farhat dba Magic Mike's
Convenience Store. Mr. McMahan stated they have come to an
agreement as far as the design of the building. The fluted block
building will be built. Texaco refused to let the over all design
be changed. They did get a few minor concessions, such as: fluted
walk around the building, mansard facia around the building a the
car wash was moved, due to the requirement of stubbing out to the
drive.
The public hearing resulted with no comments from the audience.
Commissioner Bob Dowdy stated he appreciates PIMA position on this
matter, however, he does not agree that this does not have to
conform to the original plat.
Commissioner Richarme stated by looking at the letter of the
ordinance, and the text in front of them, he cannot find a specific
reason for not approving this. He has the same feeling as Dowdy,
he heard a lot of discussion from the audience and the commission
and he had a perception of the spirit of the developer and the
City. The concept plan was a good plan and a good sales job of the
developer. He feels there is a breach of faith here. They made
promises and did not keep it. It meets the requirement, but no
plan of the developer.
Commissioner McGrath stated they can work with the City Council to
change the ordinance, as a lot of cases are based on what is
presented by the developer.
Commissioner Dowdy stated he feels McMahan /PIMA has tired to follow
their plan. The developers hands are tied with Texaco. He feels
the ordinance needs to be changed.
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
January 21, 1993
page four
Agenda Item #4- Continued
Commissioner Johnson stated he was encouraged that Southlake could
draft a better ordinance to give the Planning and Zoning Commission
aesthetic control, and to ensure architectural compatibility,
according to comments made by City Attorney, Wayne Olson.
Commissioner McGrath stated he has a problem with all gasoline
stations having same decor. He feels we should have a level
playing field for all businesses.
Commissioner Richarme stated the commission needs to be careful not
to be arbitrary and capricious.
Motion was made to approve ZA 92 -68, site plan, subject to staff
review letter of January 14, 1993, recognizing that we had a
revised blue line that was submitted on January 21, 1993 and that
Staff Review letter complies with the blue line.
Motion: Richarme
Second: Dowdy
Ayes: Richarme, Dowdy, McGrath, McGarity, Johnson, Wright
Nays: None
Approved: 6 -0 vote
Agenda Item #5, ZA 92 -69, Specific Use Permit for the Sale of Beer
for Magic Mike's Convenience Store
ZA 92 -69, request for Specific Use Permit for the sale of beer for
off - premises consumption per Ordinane No. 480, Section 45.1 (1) and
45.6 on property zoned "S -P -2" Generalized Site Plan. The site is
approximate 0.83 acres situated in the L.B.G. Hall Survey, Abstract
No. 686, being legally described as a portion of Lot 4, L.B.G. Hall
No. 686 Addition. Owner: PIMA Properties. Applicant: Mike
Farhat dba Magic Mike's Convenience Store.
Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator noted nine (9) notices were sent
to property owners within 200' and no responses have been received.
Greg Last, Director of Community Development, previously noted all
lease sites must comply with bufferyard, however, Mr. Farhat is not
responsible for bufferyard, but must be responsible for
landscaping, and that is the way it was intended to be.
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
January 21, 1993
page five
Agenda Item #5, Continued
David McMahan, 1335 Hidden Glen, Southlake, representing PIMA
Properties, Crossroads Square and Mr. Farhat. McMahan stated he
has no comments, except to say he is a little concerned with some
of the things that have come up, and about what was originally
presented concept plan and plans for the center in an overall
fashion. He alleged he stated at no time have they presented an
architectural rendering for either of the pad sites. He assured
the Commission that there has been no effort to break faith from
the developers point of view with the city. It concerns him
because he does business with the City, lives here, and has
several properties here, and he does not want to have that kind of
reputation.
MaMahan also referenced a conversation with one of the
commissioners after the last meeting, in terms of a discussion
which took place over the issue of sale of beer when they
originally got this approved. He wants to make sure, from his
position, as his memory serves him, that they only asked for two
locations, being the grocery store and drug store. They
specifically did not ask for other permits, because they did not
know what would be coming in. Should they need additional Specific
Use Permits, they would come in at the time.
The public hearing resulted with no comments.
Motion was made to approve ZA 92 -69, Specific Use Permit, subject
to the January 14, 1993, Staff Review Letter dated January 14, 1993.
Motion: Johnson
Second: McGrath
Ayes: Johnson, McGrath, McGarity, Dowdy, Richarme, Wright
Nays: None
Approved: 6 -0 vote
Agenda Item #ZA 92 -74, Rezoning for DalDen Corporation
ZA 92 -74 is a rezoning request for 6.3725 acres situated in the
R.D. Price Survey, Abstract No. 992D, Tract 22, being more commonly
known as 4825 T.W. King Road, from "AG" Agricultural to "S -P -1"
Detailed Site Plan District. Owner: DalDen Corporation.
Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator, noted this is a continuation of
a public hearing. She stated five (5) notices were sent to
property owners within 200' and no responses have been received.
The land use category for this property is medium density
residential. Mrs. Gandy stated this business is a legal
nonconforming use on site. The items in the first review letter
have been addresses, and the applicant has made a good faith effort
to comply with the letter.
Gary Reed, president of DalDen was present to answer questions for
the Commission.
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
January 21, 1993
page six
Agenda Item #6, Continued
Greg Last, Director of Community Development, stated they have
attempted to comply with the January 14, 1993, summary review
letter, excluding item #3.
Barry Hudson, Consultant, 2630 W. Highway, Fort Worth. Mr. Hudson
stated they want to emphasize that this is an existing company from
1965. They have been annexed by the City and are operating with
wells and a septic system. They want to make a best effort to
comply with all city ordinances and regulations. They have reached
an agreement with Town of Trophy Club for water service and fire
protection. This is in addition to the water wells that are there.
Hudson stated the company blends powders and liquid for government
products. Their immediate expansion plans include: in regard to
their existing outside storage, they plan to include in the next
couple years to enclose this and no outside storage. In the next
two -three years they plan to expand existing buildings. The
residents of Trophy Club have a solid screen wood fence. There is
no access between Trophy Club and T.W. King Road. They are
preserving the existing trees on their property.
Commissioner Richarme stated Da1Den has been an excellent business
and they were addressed on the land use plan update. Is there any
intent of blending the light and dark buildings.
Commissioner McGrath stated since the land to the south of Bob
Jones road is medium density as shown on the land use plan, the
Commission needs to look at bufferyards in the plan.
Commissioner Dowdy suggested reducing the bufferyards along the
south and east and not worry about the rest of the land so that it
will all tie in.
Greg Last stated he feels the bufferyard should be reduced as it
related to different phases.
Currently the structure is 28,000 square foot, with build out
planned for 80,000 square foot.
The public hearing resulted with no public comments.
Commissioner McGrath stated he would like to see masonry on the
external walls on Bob Jones and future buildings on the east and F2
interim planting.
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
January 21, 1993
page seven
Agenda Item #6, Continued
Commissioner Johnson expressed concerns with the time this area
goes residential, looking at this use, that leads him to focus on
bufferyards. He stated he is not hard line on masonry, a wooden
fence might be okay, but we need a fence with vegetation inside.
He stated he is firm on bufferyards.
Mr. Last stated bufferyard F1 would allow reduced plantings.
Commissioner Richarme stated they will have a fence, if nothing
else, for security. He would head for a fence rather than
plantings.
Chairman Wright commented we should recommend fence with trees
every so often.
Greg Last stated driveways will be all weather.
Several motions were made but not completed.
Motion was made to approve ZA 92 -74, subject to the Plan Review
Summary #1, dated January 15, 1993, subject to the following
modifications: tie the motion to the variance to masonry
requirement; all parking and drives be an all weather surface;
bufferyard to the west, bufferyard D, be deleted, with an F1 8 foot
wood fence bufferyard , be required on the north, east, south and
boarders, and that this commence with initial construction.
Motion: Richarme
Second: Johnson
Ayes: Richarme, Johnson, McGrath, Dowdy
Nays: McGarity, Wright
Approved: 4 -2 vote
The Commission adjourned for recess at 9:40 p.m.
The Commission returned to open session at 9:50 p.m.
Agenda Item #7, ZA 92 -75, Plat Showing for Lot 1, R.D. Price No.
992D Addition: DalDen Corporation
ZA 92 -75 is a Plat Showing of Lot 1, R.D. Price No. 992D Addition,
being 6.3725 acres situated in the R.D. Price Survey, being 6.3725
acres situated in the R.D. Price Survey, Abstract No. 992D, Tract
22, being more commonly known as 4825 T.W. King Road. Owner:
DalDen Corporation.
Zoning Administrator, Karen Gandy stated five (5) notices were sent
to property owners within 200' and to date no responses have been
received. The applicant has requested a variance for the 30' front
yard setbacks required along T.W. King Road and Bob Jones Road.
Gandy also noted the property was annexed into the City in 1988
with the existing facilities there at that time.
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
January 21, 1993
page eight
Agenda Item #7, Continued
The Architect for the project stated the right -of -way shown is from
the existing pavement. They have complied with the Plat Review
Summary dated December 31, 1992.
The public hearing resulted with no comments from the audience.
Motion was made to approve ZA 92 - 75, subject to the Plat Review
Summary dated December 31, 1993.
Motion: Dowdy
Second: McGrath
Ayes: Dowdy, McGrath, Johnson, Richarme, McGarity, Wright
Nays: None
Approved: 6 -0 vote
Agenda Item #8, ZA 92 -79, Rezoning AG to SF -1A /Tim Fleet
ZA 92 -79 is a rezoning request for 31.357 acres situated in the R.
Price Survey, Abstract No. 1003 - D, Tract 1 and the H.A. Throop
Survey, Abstract No. 1273 -D, Tract 1, from the "AG" Agricultural
district to the "SF -1A" Single Family -1A Residential District.
Owner: F.D.I.C., Steve Mundt, Vice President; Applicant: Tim
Fleet dba VLMC, Inc.
Zoning Administrator, Karen Gandy, noted this property is located
southeast of Indian Creek Addition on Bob Jones Road, East of White
Chapel Blvd. Fourteen (14) notices were sent and one response was
received, from Fred Johnson, 400 E. Bob Jones Road.
Greg Last stated because of the flowage easement on the Corp of
Engineers property, this will require a statement being added on
the final stage of the plat, in regard to flooding.
Tim Fleet, 2424 Rogers, Fort Worth. Mr. Fleet stated he wants to
develop this property into lots of one (1) acre, making eight(8)
lots. He stated he has a contract on this property, contingent
upon zoning approval.
Public Hearing:
Fred Johnson, 400 E. Bob Jones Road, Southlake. Mr. Johnson
expressed concerns with road when the development occurs. A
wholesale development without infrastructure is a problem. He has
seen White Chapel Road close because of flooding in 1989. The
bridge is planned, but when? Mr. Johnson stated he feels this
problem needs to be addressed.
Mrs. Tucker, property owner to the south, stated she is not in
favor of this development, and does not plan on selling her
property.
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
January 21, 1993
page nine
Agenda Item #8, Continued
Motion was made to approve ZA 92 - 79 as presented.
Motion: McGrath
Second: McGarity
Ayes: McGrath, McGarity, Richarme, Dowdy, Johnson, Wright
Nays: None
Approved: 6 -0 vote
Agenda Item #9, ZA 92 -78, Pre Plat of Oakwood Acres
ZA 92 -78, preliminary plat of Oakwood Acres Addition (formerly
advertised as the Lakeway Addition), being 31.357 acres situated in
the R. Price Survey, Abstract No. 1003 -D, Tract 1 and the H.A.
Throop Survey, Abstract No. 1273 -D, Tract 1, and the H.A. Throop
Survey, Abstract No. 1273 -D, Tract 1 from "AG" Agricultural
district to the "SF -1A" Single Family -1A Residential District.
Owner: F.D.I.C., Steve Mundt, Vice - President. Applicant: Tim
Fleet dba VLMC, Inc.
The Zoning Administrator stated for the record the property is
located Southeast of Indian Creek Addition on Bob Jones Road, East
of White Chapel Blvd. The Land use Plan shows the property is in a
low density residential area. Fourteen (14) notices were given
with one response from Mr. Fred Johnson who is present tonight.
This is the preliminary plat of the entire thirty- one(31) acres.
Tim Fleet, applicant for the request stated lots 1 thru 8 is 10.5
acres, lot 1 is 1.3 acres, lot 2 thru 5 is 1.5 acres, and lots 6,7,
& 8 are over 1 acre. Mr. Fleet stated he has no problem with the
First Plat Review Summary dated January 15, 1993. He also noted
Phase 2 is intended to be plated into fifteen (15) 1 acre lots.
Public Hearing:
Fred Johnson, 400 E. Bob Jones Road, Southlake. Mr. Johnson again
stated his concerns with the condition of the roads when
development occurs, adding, wholesale development without
infrastructure is a problem. He referenced the road being closed
due to flooding in 1989. Water seeps out of property caused by
cutting pads. He is opposed to this development.
Commissioner Johnson stated he feels it is reasonable to approve
this preliminary plat as it meets the parameters of the ordinance.
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
January 21, 1993
page ten
Agenda Item #9, Continued
Motion was made to approve ZA 92 -78, subject to the Plat Review
Summary dated January 15, 1993.
Motion: Johnson
Second: Dowdy
Ayes: Johnson, Dowdy, Richarme, McGarity, McGrath, Wright
Nays: None
Approved: 6 -0 vote
Agenda Item #10, ZA 92 -58, Specific Use Permit For Golf Driving
Range
ZA 92 -58 is a request for Specific Use Permit for a Golf Driving
Range per Ordinance No. 480, Section 45.1 (10) on property zoned
"AG ". The site is approximately 8.5 acres of a larger 12.9436 acre
tract situated in the S.H. Thompson Survey, Abstract No. 1504, and
the L.A. Clay Survey, Abstract No. 346. Owner: Betsy Shatley.
Continuation of the public hearing.
Karen Gandy informed the Commission on the background history of
this request, stating Ms. Shatley made this same request of the
Zoning Board of Adjustments, the grantor of such requests at the
time. The request was tabled at the Board's February 28, 1991
meeting pending the applicant providing the Board additional
information regarding the following issues: adequacy of the
screening along all sides of the are proposed for the use; height
and wattage of the light standards proposed on the site;
bufferyards and landscaping proposed to increase the aesthetics of
the project; adequacy of parking; liability coverage; safety of the
screening devices, specifically wind velocity; compatibility with
surrounding area; use of temporary building; and type and adequacy
of sanitary facilities. The applicant never continued the issue
with the Board.
Mrs. Gandy also noted ten (10) notices were sent to property owners
within 200' and one responses was received from David Howell,
project manager of Continental Joint Venture (property owner to the
east of the proposed site). Mr. Howell stated he is in
opposition. This item has been tabled by the Planning and Zoning
Commission on November 19, 1992 and December 3, 1992, at the
request of the applicant.
A representative of Betsy Shatley was present and stated they feel
they have addressed some of the concerns including:
a) install a 40' safety net around the property.
b) a standard design driving range.
c) thirty (30) parking spaces.
d) twenty -five (25) T boxes on the plan, running along the
west property line.
e) 200 pine trees along west property line.
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
January 21, 1993
page eleven
Agenda Item #10, Continued
f) down range 1500 watt lights (onto the ground).
g) portable trailer office (no wheels).
h) portable toilets by the office.
i) hours: 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. in summer
10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in winter
k) wind netting will be on 40' poles in the air,
able to handle 70 mph winds. Poles will be 10'
underground.
1) 238 yards from the tee area to the edge of the property.
They stated they want the Specific Use Permit so that they could
utilize the land. The road will be all weather and the parking lot
will be paved all weather. When the sewer is installed, they will
have fixed facilities, with a pro shop and fixed restrooms. They
will provide a one million dollar liability insurance policy. This
project will have no noise.
Public Hearing:
Craig Curry, Nelson Corporation, representing the owners of the
property to the east of proposed driving range. Mr. Curry stated,
in their opinion, this property is not suitable for a driving
range, it is too short. They also have a concern with lights and
the feasibly along Continental Blvd.
David Howell, Continental Joint Venture, Dallas, Texas. Mr. Howell
expressed concerns with the 40' high nets in the back yards of the
homes that will be built on their property. He made note of the
fact that our building height restriction in that area is 35'.
Howell expressed concern with break -away tabs on the netting. The
poles in the back yards become unsightly and the operating hours
are a concern.
Betsy Shatley stated the net is to resolve a concern with balls
hitting the residential property, to appease Continental Joint
Venture. Shatley stated he has a use and they are wanting to build
at this time.
Josh Shatley, Owner. Mr. Shatley stated they will make the driving
range as nice as possible. They feel they have a little land and a
proposed driving range as adequate as any in town. They feel this
is something that is compatible with their concrete block company.
Betsy Shatley stated they were annexed into the City and declared
nonconforming. She does appreciate the concerns.
David Howell, He cannot believe that 40' tall net will beautify
anything. He questioned their insurance policy and feels one ball
over their fence is one ball too many.
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
January 21, 1993
page twelve
Agenda Item #10, Continued
Commissioner Dowdy stated he appreciates both sides. He has
concerns: a classified pole on 70 mph wind; netting not attractive
to him; and, restroom facilities. He stated he does not feel it is
safe or appealing at that site.
Commissioner Johnson stated he feels the driving range is not
compatible around the surrounding area stating lights, screening
and safety with balls on Continental Blvd. We do not want to
promote portable bathrooms.
Commissioner Richarme stated points of discussion:
1) safety to east and Continental Blvd.
2) appearance of screens.
3) intimidated by screen in backyards.
4) lights a concern.
5) not compatible with residences to the east.
6) depth of the range, is property deep enough.
Commissioner McGrath stated concerns with balls going over the net
and being next to residences.
Commissioner McGarity stated he feels for Shatley's, he sees a
situation where the City annexed them. They feel they have land
they cannot use.
Chairman Wright stated he feels it is a good idea, wrong location.
Motion was made to deny ZA 93 -58 for Golf Driving Range.
Motion: Dowdy
Second: Johnson
Ayes: Dowdy, Johnson, Richarme, McGarity, McGrath, Wright
Nays: None
Denied 6 -0 vote
Agenda Item #11, Land Use Plan Update
Motion was made to table this item until February 4, 1993 meeting
and to continue the public hearing.
Motion: Richarme
Second: McGrath
Ayes: Richarme, McGrath, McGarity, Dowdy, Johnson, Wright
Nays: None
Approved: 6 -0 (to table)
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
January 21, 1993
page thirteen
Agenda Item #12, Tree Preservation Ordinance
Motion was made to table consideration on the Tree Preservation
Ordinance and Continue the public hearing on February 4, 1993.
Motion: McGrath
Second: Richarme
Ayes: McGrath, McGarity, Richarme, Johnson, Dowdy, Wright
Nays: None
Approved: 6 -0 vote (to table)
Agenda Item #13, Meeting Adjourned
The meeting was adjourned at 12:05 a.m. by Chairman Joe L. Wright.
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