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REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION MEETING
January 23, 1997
COMMISSION PRESENT: Chairman Joe Wright, Vice-Chairman Rex Potter; Members: Ann
Creighton, Debra Edmondson, James Murphy, Dona Schroetke, and Lanny Tate
COMMISSION ABSENT: None
CITY STAFF PRESENT: City Engineer Ron Harper, Staff Engineer Angela Turner, Community
Development Director Greg Last, Planner Tom Elgin, Planner Dennis Killough, Planner Chris
Carpenter, and Community Development Secretary Lori Farwell
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wright at 7:15 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM #2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Chairman Wright opened discussion of the minutes of the January 9, 1997, Regular Planning and
Zoning Commission Meeting.
Motion was made to approve the minutes of the January 9, 1997, Regular Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Nays:
Abstain:
Approved: 6-0-1
Motion carried.
Potter
Tate
Schroetke, Tate, Wright, Potter, Edmondson, Creighton
None
Murphy
AGENDA ITEM #3. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMI~NTS:
Community Development Director Greg Last reiterated to the Commission that there is C.O.G.
training available to them and to let Lori Farwell know if they are interested in attending.
Commissioner Creighton stated that several residents have told her that they feel the Commission
is not interested in heating their opinions. She stated that nothing could be further from the Iruth and
that their opinions are very valuable to the Commission. She stated that the Commission has to
make very difficult decisions and any input from the residents is greatly appreciated.
Chairman Wright stated that Agenda Item #10 has been withdrawn by the applicant. Chairman
Wright also stated that Agenda Items #16, 17, and 18 will not be heard tonight; they will be
continued to January 30, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
(Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, 01-23-97, tape 1, section #87)
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AGENDA ITEM #4. 1996 MASTER THOROUGHFARE PLAN UPDATE:
Planner Tom Elgin stated that the Master Thoroughfare Plan before the Commission tonight is
essentially the same plan that was before them on November 21, 1996. The only change is to
Continental Boulevard from Davis Boulevard to Carroll Avenue which is now a three (3) lane
undivided thoroughfare.
Commissioner Edmondson asked Mr. Elgin if the City of Southlake has already acquired the right-
of-way (R.O.W.) for the above listed three (3) lane undivided section. Mr. Elgin stated that the City
has acquired approximately 70-80%.
Chairman Wright opened the public hearing.
Julio Bejarano, 1006 Southlake Hills Drive, Southlake, Texas, stated that he wants five (5) lanes on
Continental Boulevard. He stated that it is an extremely unsafe road. He has lived with it repeatedly
being closed due to accidents, flooding, and construction. He is fed up and intends to leave
Southlake as soon as possible. He stated that the residents should be able to run and bike ride up and
down Continental Boulevard and feel safe at the same time; they cannot do that currently. He stated
that he contemplated having a $10,000.00 fund with which he was going to place a restraining order
on the City of Southlake the next time they txied to close Continental Boulevard, but he is going to
move instead.
Dale Clark, President of Warren Clark Development, stated that he is President of the Homeowners
Association for Coventry Manor. Mr. Clark asked if the Commission could place a road connecting
Shady Oaks Drive and Peytonville Avenue. He stated that he heard that the school system has
control of the Bailey tract and hopes the City has them connect the two (2) roads when they plat the
property.
Chairman Wright stated that the Commission is aware of the problem and hopes to alleviate it at the
platting stage.
Monte Ford, 805 Potomac Place, Southlake, Texas, asked why the date that was listed in the
disclaimer for Continental Boulevard has been removed. When he attended the last work session,
he thought the disclaimer contained a date of build out for the year 2010.
Michael Boutte, 716Ashleigh Lane, Southlake, Texas, stated that he submitted a petition at the last
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting on the Master Thoroughfare Plan which contained about
200 signatures. They were all opposed to Continental Boulevard being a five (5) lane road.
Although he is very happy with the changes made on this latest plan, he would like the Commission
to also remove the five (5) lane road connecting Highway 26.
Terry Mullaney, 1515 ~ Carroll Avenue, Southlake, Texas, stated his opposition to Carroll Avenue
becoming a five (5) lane road. The residents of Carroll Avenue want it to remain what it is today.
There are four (4) schools and two (2) churches on Carroll Avenue. He would like to restrict
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business development on Carroll Avenue which would also restrict traffic. This road is very much
a residential road.
Chris McGuire, 2089 N. CarrollAvenue; Southlake, Texas, is concerned that people will want to use
Carroll Avenue to cut through to Dove Road to get around traffic congestion on State Highway 114.
He is concerned about the safety of children and of all residents on Carroll Avenue if people are
using this road to beat the 114 traffic. He asked the traffic engineer, Larry Hoffman, to explain to
him why Carroll Avenue is being thought of as a future major thoroughfare.
Larry Hoffrnan stated that he is looking at the traffic situation after the city is built out, which may
be many, many years to come. He based his projections on the City's Land Use Plan which calls
for commercial in this area.
Sherry Berman, 818 Parkdale Drive, Southlake, Texas, stated her concern about Continental
Boulevard being five (5) lanes to Highway 26. She is worded about the school children mixed with
all the large tracks making and bringing deliveries to the industrial park. She read in the paper about
Trammell Crow doing construction in the industrial park and was wondering if it states in their
contract with the City that the road has to be five (5) lane.
Community Development Director Greg Last stated that there is no "contract" with the City, but
there is a Developer's Agreement. He believes that it did show an 84' R.O.W. with four (4) moving
lanes.
AshokAgnihotri, 115 Yale, Southlake, Texas, asked the Commission to rethink the direction of the
City. He believes that the five (5) lane connection to Highway 26 is a bad idea. He thinks that it will
encourage cut through traffic onto Continental Boulevard. If it is left as a five (5) lane road, it will
encourage more commercial development along Continental Boulevard. He received copies of the
traffic counts along Continental Boulevard and believes them to be incorrect; he does not think they
were taken correctly.
Carolyn Morris, 403 St. Charles Court, Southlake, Texas, represented the residents of Dominion.
She is very concerned about Continental Boulevard being called a thoroughfare. She does not want
outside traffic traveling through their neighborhoods. Continental Boulevard is a residential road,
and cut through traffic has no business being there. She wants it to be a two (2) lane divided road.
Kamran Saadatjoo, 385 Highland Oaks Circle, Southlake, Texas, wanted to know the criteria the
traffic engineers were given to based their opinions on. He questioned whether the City of Southlake
could give them a different set of criteria. He was also wondering if"quality of life" was one of the
criteria given to them.
Karen Houston, asked the Commission to rethink the "quality of life" of the residents of Continental
Boulevard. She asked the Commission to remove the five (5) lane section of road connecting
Highway 26.
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Chris Ensenberger, 1505 N. Carroll Avenue, $outhlake, Texas, stated that if Carroll Avenue is
referred to as a "thoroughfare," it will be a "thoroughfare." He stated that it is strictly meant for
residential traffic, not commemial traffic or cut through traffic.
Dana Comfort, 604 Vicksburg Court, Southlake, Texas, said that "if you build it, they will come."
She does not want this road to be a cut through for surrounding towns. She does not want her taxes
to pay for a better way to get to work for Keller residents. She loves it being a two (2) lane road,
loves the little bridge on it and wants it to stay that way.
Monte Ford, 805 Potomac Place, Southlake, Texas, asked the Commission to please listen to the
residents and their desires. He questioned at what point will the Commission back down and make
the decision to listen to the people.
AshokAgnihotri, 115 Yale, Southlake, Texas, asked the Commission to please consider the future
of Southlake and the direction it is going. He questioned if it will continue to be a quality,
residential area or an area which caters to business.
Chairman Wright closed the public hearing.
Chairman Wright called for a recess at 8:24 p.m.
Chairman Wright called the meeting back to order at 8:39 p.m.
(Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, 01-23-97, tape 1, section #2118)
Vice-Chairman Potter stated that he does not support Continental Boulevard connecting to State
Highway 26. He stated that it is a contradiction for the Commission to reduce Continental
Boulevard to three (3) lanes and still leave it connected to State Highway 26.
Chairman Wright disagreed with Vice-Chairman Potter by saying the Commission would miss a
great opportunity by not connecting with State Highway 26.
Vice-Chairman Potter stated that he feels the Commission would be doing a disservice to the
residents of Continental Boulevard by leaving the eastern portion as a five (5) lane road which
connects to State Highway 26. He does not want the Commission to use "smoke and mirrors" to get
this plan approved. If the Commission is truly wanting Continental Boulevard to be five (5) lanes,
then the entire road needs to be changed back to five (5) lanes.
By the Commission taking this action, Commissioner Creighton stated that it is not a long range plan
to build the roads; it is a long range plan to preserve the appropriate R.O.W. for the proposed
development.
Commissioner Tate agreed by saying that the Commission does not build the roads; they simply
preserve the R.O.W. for future roads based on the proposed development. By doing so does not
mean the roads have to be built, it just leaves the option open for the City to build them if they are
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needed.
Commissioner Edmondson agreed with Vice-Chairman Potter that Continental Boulevard should
not be connected to State Highway 26. Commissioner Edmondson agrees with the residents that
North Carroll Avenue should not be a five (5) lane road; it should be reduced to three (3) lanes. She
is very concerned about the schools being on a five (5) lane road.
Commissioner Tate asked Commissioner Edmondson if she also wants to see the R.O.W. reduced.
Commissioner Edmondson stated that she would like to preserve the City's planning options and
leave the R,O.W., but she would like to see the road reduced to three (3) lanes.
Commissioner Schroetke stated that she thinks it is wise to preserve the R.O.W., whether it be for
trails along the sides of the street for school children or for green space along the sides.
The Commission agreed that North Carroll Avenue should be reduced to A3U - 94' R.O.W.
Commissioner Schroetke stated her concern about the State Highway 26 extension. She asked if
there will be a signal there, and Chairman Wright stated that them would be.
Commissioner Edmondson stated that since the Commission is not supporting Vice-Chairman
Potter's suggestion of eliminating the State Highway 26 extension, she would support reducing
Continental Boulevard to three (3) lanes from South Carroll Avenue to South Kimball Avenue.
After further discussion, the Commission agreed to reduce Continental Boulevard from South
Carroll Avenue to South Kimball Avenue to A3U - 94' R.O.W. and leave the connection to State
Highway 26.
Motion was made to approve 1996 Master Thoroughfare Plan, amending East Continental
Boulevard from South Carroll Avenue to South Kimball Avenue to A3U - 94' R.O.W., and
amending North Carroll Avenue from State Highway 114 to East Dove Road to A3U - 94' R.O.W.
Motion: Creighton
Second: Tate
Ayes: Sehroetke, Tate, Wright, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
Nays: Potter
Approved: 6-1
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, 01-23-97, tape 1, section #3673)
AGENDA ITEM #5. ZA96-152. REZONING AND CONCEPT PLAN FOR SOUTHLAKE
CHURCH OF CHRIST:
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Planner Chris Carpenter informed the Commission that the applicant's request is for the Rezoning
and Concept Plan on property being described as Lot 1, Brock Addition, an Addition to the City of
Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in Volume 388-44, Page 40, Plat
Records, Tarrant County, Texas, save and except the portion awarded to the State of Texas by
Agreed Judgement entered in Cause No. 153-127796-90, a certified copy of which is recorded in
Volume 11284, Page 1121, Deed Records, Tarrant County, Texas. Also part of this consideration
is a Revised Concept Plan on property being described as Lot 3R, J. G. Allen No. 18 Addition, an
addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in Cabinet
A, Slide 2174, Plat Records, Tarrant County, Texas, and Lot 1, Brock Addition, an Addition to the
City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in Volume 388-44, Page
40, Plat Records, Tarmnt County, Texas, save and except the portion awarded to the State of Texas
by Agreed Judgement entered in Cause No. 153-127796-90, a certified copy of which is recorded
in Volume 11284, Page 1121, Deed Records, Tarrant County, Texas. The property is located on the
southwest comer of the intersection of Brock Drive and West Southlake Blvd. (F.M. 1709). The
current zoning is "SF-1A" Single Family Residential District (Lot 1, Brock Addition) and "CS"
Community Service District (Lot 3R, J. G. Allen No. 18 Addition). The requested zoning is "CS"
Community Service District (Lot 1, Brock Addition). The applicant is FDS International. The
owners are Jimmie O. and Judith A. Hettinger (Lot 1, Brock Addition) and Southlake Church of
Christ (Lot 3R, J. G. AllenNo. 18 Addition). The property is in SPiN Neighborhood #15. Twelve
(12) written notices were sent to property owners within the 200' notification area, and two (2)
responses were received which were both opposed.
Michael Skaistis, FDS International, 320 Decker Drive, Suite 200, Irving, Texas, presented this item
to the Commission. He addressed the changes made to the concept plan since the last Planning and
Zoning Commission Meeting. He has met with the SPIN representative, Mr. Haney, and informed
him of the changes. He reduced the number of parking spaces by twenty-five (25), leaving a total
of 405 parking spaces. He stated he has a total of 71.5% impervious coverage on the site. His
building coverage is 16.5% coverage on the site. He has met with City Engineer, Ron Harper, and
has reached an agreement with him regarding the drainage concerns. He placed additional
landscaping on Brock Drive to soften the parking lot from the existing neighborhood. He addressed
the lighting concerns by displaying pictures of light fixtures which would direct the light away from
existing residential properties. He is willing to commit to using those types of lights. Mr. Skalstis
stated that he made the corrections to the driveways as was discussed at the last meeting. The far
west drive was changed to an in-only drive and increased the throat depth. The next drive to the east
was changed to an out-only drive. The total building square footage is 58,000 square feet.
Due to discrepancy on the plans, Commissioner Edmondson asked Mr. Skaistis to clarify how many
parking spaces he removed from the prior plan. He stated that twenty-three (23) parking spaces were
removed leaving a total of 405 parking spaces.
Commissioner Creighton asked Mr. Skalstis to clarify what type of screening he intends to place
between this property and the existing residential properties. Mr. Skaistis stated that it is his
understanding that the existing residential properties do not want an 8' wall around the church. They
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want something more natural in appearance which does not create such a barrier. He ask that the
Commission ask the surrounding property owners.
Chairman Wright opened the public hearing.
Jack Weisman feels the church has a good concept plan. He has not seen the drainage plans and
would very much like to see them. Another concern is screening of this property. He does not want
a wall placed around the church. He would like trees with low-lying bushes along the perimeter,
especially concentrated on the southwest comer of the property next to his home. He is also
concerned about the lighting and would like it to be directed away from his home as much as
possible.
Wayne Haney, 400 Brock Drive, SPIN #15 Representative, stated that he is very pleased with the
changes the church has agreed to make. He feels the church has done a great job at responding to
the neighborhood's concerns. He also agreed with Mr. Weisman that the church should not place
an 8' fence around the property; trees would be a much better barrier. Regarding the drainage
concerns, he feels he has to trust the drainage engineers to remedy that problem. Mr. Haney feels
that Mr. Peters property will be severely impacted by the church's property, and that Mr. Peters may
end up selling his property to the church.
Vice-Chairman Potter asked Mr. Weisman if he is agreeable to the storm water drainage pipe going
across his property to the east. Mr. Weisman stated that he has not seen any plans and would like
to see them before he gives his okay. He has a line of red oaks across his property line adjacent to
the location of the pipe and wants them replaced if necessary. Mr. Weisman stated that if Mr. Peters
sells his property to the church, then the church would not need an easement on his (Mr. Weisman)
property.
Chairman Wright closed the public heating.
City Engineer, Ron Harper, stated that he has reviewed their plans and feels comfortable that they
can accommodate the water flow. He said that the church has committed to increasing the size of
the bar ditch if necessary. They have also agreed to increase the capacity of Ms. Horton's and Mr.
Haney's culverts if necessary.
Commissioner Edmondson asked Mr. Skaistis if the above statements regarding increasing the size
of the bar ditches and culverts is tree, and he said that they will commit to do that if necessary.
Commissioner Edmondson stated that she would like the church to plant evergreens to alleviate the
spill-over lighting. Commissioner Schroetke agreed.
Commissioner Creighton asked if the lighting would be on twenty four (24) hours a day or if it
would be on timers, and Mr. Skaistis said that it would be on timers.
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Community Development Director Greg Last stated that the level of detail on the lighting which is
being discussed is not normally addressed until Site Plan. Commissioner Schroetke asked if that
same statement holds tree for landscape requirements, too. Mr. Last stated that staff does not
calculate landscape requirements until Site Plan. He stated that the Commission should give clear
direction to the applicant on these items, though.
Commissioner Creighton stated that she does not want to put Mr. Peters in the position that he feels
he has to sell his property. She asked if there had been discussions with Mr. Peters regarding
purchasing his property. A representative of the church stated that Mr. Peters has approached them,
but they have not responded.
Motion was made to approve ZA96~152, Rezoulng and Concept Plan for Southlake Church of
Christ, subject to Concept Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated January 17, 1997, deleting Items #2B
(minimum spacing between centerline of driveways), #2C (provide minimum spacing of 500'
between driveway centerlines intersecting FM 1709), #2D (minimum driveway throat depths), #2E
(require a Traffic Impact Analysis), and #3 (parking encroaching into the North bufferyard);
amending Item #6 (minimum 8' screening device required along all property lines adjacent to
residential property) to provide a plant screen with evergreen mix. Additional recommendations:
provide 45' building line on east; provide 20' bufferyard on the south of Lot 1; landscape on Lot 1
to be provided at time of possession; address lighting issues at Site Plan stage; recognizing that the
applicant has agreed to increase the size of the culverts and bar ditches if necessary.
Mr. Skaistis asked if the Commission would allow him to work with the surrounding property
owners to get their input regarding the types of trees for the bufferyards
Motion: Potter
Second: Murphy
Ayes: Schroetke, Tate, Wright, Potter, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Motion carried.
Chairman Wright called for a recess at 10:13 p.m.
Chairman Wright called the meeting back to order at 10:22 p.m.
(Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, 01-23-97, tape 1, section #5932)
AGENDA ITEM #6. ZA96-158. REZONING AND CONCEPT PLAN FOR A PROFESSIONAL
Planner Chris Carpenter informed the Commission that the applicant's request is for Tract lA in the
A. A. Freeman Survey, Abstract No. 522, and being approximately 1.344 acres. The property is
located on 1302 West Southlake Boulevard and approximately 390' east of the intersection of
Southridge Lakes Parkway and West Southlake Boulevard (F.M. 1709). The current zoning "AG"
Agricultural District. The requested zoning is "O-1" Office District. The Land Use Category is
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Medium Density Residential (may include limited Iow intensity office and/or retail uses). The
Corridor Recommendation is Residential (any Single Family District). The applicant is Medical
Air Services Association. The owner is Jerry Black. The property is in SPIN Neighborhood #13.
Eleven (11) written notices were sent to property owners within the 200' notification area, and five
(5) responses were received which were opposed. Two (2) responses were received outside the 200'
notification area in which one (1) was in favor and one (1) was opposed.
Fred Fernandez, Fernandez Architects, 1017 Blue Lake Drive, Fort Worth, Texas, presented this
item to the Commission. He presented a history of the property to the Commission. He introduced
Tim Green, President of Medical Air Services Association.
Commissioner Shroetke asked which direction the water flows on this property. Mr. Fernandez
stated that it primarily flows to the east.
Tim Green stated that this proposed office would be used for a corporate headquarters. Their office
hours will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and they will not work on weekends. There will be
virtually no traffic in and out of this site during the day outside of their eleven (11) employees and
Federal Express.
Mr. Fernandez stated that the maximum number of employees for this facility in the future may be
twenty-two (22). Although he estimates the number of parking spaces needed for this facility is
twenty-seven (27), he placed forty-one (41) parking spaces on the concept plan in trying to meet
zoning requirements:
Mr. Fernandez stated that he had two (2) SPIN meetings scheduled and both were canceled due to
City offices being closed due to bad weather. He has met with the neighbor to the east, Ms. Jeane
Alexander, and she is in favor of this application.
Mr. Fernandez asked for exception to Staff Comment Item #3 regarding the 4:1 slope line from the
east and west properties. Due to the width of his property this requirement cannot be achieved.
Chairman Wright opened the public hearing.
Alice Leary, 1204 Sabine Court, Southlake, Texas, chose to move to Southlake due to their
commitment to maintaining a residential community, to neighborhoods without intrusion by
commercial enterprises, and to safety and prevention of crime. She does not think this zoning
change is appropriate for this property. She says it endangers Southlake residents due to the increase
in traffic in and out of the site. She is concerned about teenagers congregating in the back of the
building which is out of site from Southlake Boulevard. She said that if they have forty-one (41)
parking spaces, there will be forty-one (41) cars in those spaces.
Bill Kemp, 400 Southridge Lakes, Southlake, Texas, is opposed to this request primarily because of
the intensity of use. This use is not compatible to the residential subdivisions next to it. The Land
Use Plan designates Medium Density Residential at this location.
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Richard Ponder, 1200 Sabine Court, Southlake, Texas, provided the Commission with a petition of
opposition with approximately fifty (50) signatures. He referred to the City's Land Use Plan as a
reason to deny this application.
Jerry Black, 1302 W. Southlake Boulevard, Southlake, Texas, asked the Commission to approve this
application. He has been agreeable to previous developments around him because he is for the
development of the City of Southlake in general. He now asks the citizens of Southlake to give him
a chance to sell his property. He has always tried to be a good neighbor and now asks that they
return the favor to him.
Dennis Minder, 223 Eastwood Drive, Southlake, Texas, has known the Blacks for around sixteen
(16) years and Mr. Holly for around ten (10) years. He said that any development Mr. Holly has
anything to do with will be a top notch project; he is a man of his word. He works with the existing
trees and always creates outstanding developments.
Tim Green stated that the forty-one (41) parking spaces are required by ordinance. He does not want
that many spaces. He said there is no use for this property as agricultural. He said that it is highly
unlikely for someone to place houses on it because it is too small.
Ken Smith, P. O. Box 3, Grapevine, Texas, thinks this is a great use for this piece of property, and
he cannot think of a better looking building for this particular site.
Chairman Wright closed the public heating.
Mr. Fernandez said the applicant is willing to place a gate to prohibit vehicular traffic into this
property after hours. The applicant has also expressed a commitment to burying the utility lines
which are now overhead which will greatly enhance the surrounding properties, too. The applicant
is also willing to place a low rise fence along the west property line next to the tennis courts and
lake.
Commissioner Creighton asked what the minimum number of parking spaces the applicant would
like to have on this property. Mr. Fernandez stated that would like to have twenty-seven (27) spaces.
Commissioner Murphy stated that he would like this particular building on this particular site. He
is concerned about how the Commission could do that without sending the wrong message to
developers as to where the City will put "commercial" property on F.M. 1709. This looks like a very
nice eight (8) bedroom home. He would like to do this, but to also send a message that this is highly
unusual.
Chairman Wright agreed with Commissioner Murphy. Chairman Wright asked Community
Development Director Greg Last if the Commission can make this particular building a part of the
concept plan. Mr. Last stated that he does not think that can be done on a concept plan on straight
zoning. It could be done with "SP-I" zoning, though. Chairman Wright stated that he knows they
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are not required to do it. He believes that any additional items they place on the concept plan
become part of the concept plan.
Chairman Wright knows that the Commission as a body cannot require them to place that building
on the site, but since the applicant is offering to put it on their concept plan, he thinks it could be
made a part of their concept plan. Mr. Last stated that if the applicant came back next week with a
building other than this one, he does not think the Commission has the ability to deny them.
Mr. Green stated that the bank financing them on this venture is making them build that particular
building. They will not receive the funds unless they build that building.
Chairman Wright asked if the Commission can recommend "SP-I" zoning and send this application
on to the City Council. Mr. Last stated that "SP-1" zoning requires a site plan, and this application
was not advertised as a site plan. It would have to be readvertised.
Vice-Chairman Potter said that this application does not follow the City's Land Use Plan. The
Commission cannot keep giving up little pieces of land ail along Southlake Boulevard. The
Commission originally envisioned this developing as residential, and it should be residential.
Commissioner Edmondson stated that if surrounding residents looked at the City's Land Use Plan
before purchasing their properties, they would have seen Medium Density Residential. This is not
fair to the adjacent property owners. She does not support this application.
Chairman Wright asked Mr. Fernandez what the distance is from the north side of their building to
the north property line. Mr. Fernandez stated that it is approximately 211'.
Commissioner Edmondson stated that the developer needs to meet with the SPIN group and work
out some of the issues and then maybe this could work. She feels the residents deserve that much.
Commissioner Edmondson said she realizes the applicant tried to meet with the residents twice and
the weather caused the meetings to be canceled, but she still thinks it is very important to get their
input.
Commissioner Creighton agrees with Commissioner Edmondson in that she feels the developer
needs to meet with the adjacent residents.
Vice-Chairman Potter said he cannot support this application. He said they agreed to direct
commerciai development to the intersections, not right in the middle of residential.
Commissioner Schroetke agreed that the applicant needs to meet with the community. She would
like the people to know that with "SP-I" zoning, "what you see is what you get." She feels that they
might be able to come to an agreement with the surrounding property owners by changing to an "SP-
1" zoning.
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Commissioner Tate said that the Medium Density Residentiai category in the Land Use Plan allows
for limited low intensity office and/or retail uses. He said this is a very low intense use.
Chairman Wright stated that Mr. Black is due a reasonable use of his property, and he believes this
is a very reasonable use.
Mr. Black stated that there have been 5,000 houses built in Southlake in the last twenty-five (25)
years, and two (2) of those homes have been built on Southlake Boulevard. He does not think this
property will ever be developed as residential.
Chairman Wright told Mr. Black that he thinks the majority of the Commission would vote to
approve this application under "SP-I" zoning, but he does not think there are enough votes to
approve it as it stands. In order to do that, this application would have to be withdrawn, and he
would have to reapply under the "SP-I" zoning.
The Commission agreed that they would like to see the following changes made under the "SP-I"
zoning request: reduce number of parking spaces to twenty-seven (27); move north parking spaces
closer to the building; addition of the gate; meet with surrounding property owners; move dumpster
closer to the building; addition of low-lying, residential type lighting; addition of a 4' masonry and
iron fence along west property line; adjustment of the east fence in the front to appear more
residential; and the addition of trees along the north side of the building.
Mr. Femandez requested that this application be withdrawn at this time.
Motion was made to withdraw ZA96-158, Rezoning and Concept Plan for a Professional Office
Building.
Motion: Murphy
Second: Creighton
Ayes: Schroetke, Tate, Wright, Potter, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
Nays: None
Approved: %0
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, 01-23-97, tape 2, section #2585)
Chairman Wright stepped down, and Vice-Chairman Potter presided over Agenda Item #14.
AGENDA ITEM #14. ZA96-166. FINAL PLAT FOR TIMARRON ADDITION, VILLAGE I.
WEST:
Planner Chris Carpenter informed the Commission that the applicant's request is for Final Plat for
Timarron Addition, Village I, West, being 14.807 acres situated in the Obediah W. Knight Survey,
Abstract No. 899, and being portions of Tracts 2A5, 2A3, 2B and 5D, and Lots lB and 2B of Spring
Creek Acres. The plat proposes 35 residential lots. The property is located on the west side of the
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proposed Byron Nelson Parkway, approximately 450' north of the intersection of Byron Nelson
Parkway and Lilac Lane. The owner and applicant is Timarron Land Corporation. The current
zoning is "R-P.U.D. No. l" Residential Planned Unit Development. The Land Use Category is Low
Density Residential (may include limited low intensity office and/or retail uses). There are no
property owner notifications required on Final Plats.
Todd Janssen, Carter & Burgess, Inc., 7950 Elmbrook Drive, Suite 250, Dallas, Texas, presented
this item to the Commission. Mr. Janssen stated that he has no problems with any of the Staff
Comments.
Motion was made to approve ZA96-166, Final Plat for Timarron Addition, Village I, West, subject
to Plat Review Summary No. 1, dated January 17, 1997.
Motion:
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Motion carried.
Chairman Wright resumed chairmanship of the meeting.
AGENDA ITEM #7. ZA 96-159. REZONING;
AGENDA ITEM #1~. ZA 96-160. REZONING;
AGENDA ITEM #9. ZA96-165. PLAT REVISION:
AGENDA ITEM #11. ZA 96-162. CONCEPT PLAN OF TELESUPPORT EAST CAMPUS:
AGENDA ITEM #12. ZA 96-163. REZONING AND CONCEPT PLAN FOR THE KIMBALL
ROAD SUBSTATION;
AGENDA ITEM #13. ZA96-164. PRELIMINARY PLAT. AND
AGENDA ITEM #15. ZA96-167. SITE PLAN:
Motion was made to table ZA96-159, ZA96-160, ZA96-165, ZA96-162, ZA96-163, ZA96-164, and
ZA96-167, and to continue the Public Hearing to the February 6, 1997, Regular Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting due to the Case Limitation Resolution No. 95-24.
Motion:
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THE REMAINING ITEMS WERE HEARD THE EVENING OF JANUARY 30, 1997.
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COMMISSION PRESENT: Vice-Chairman Rex Potter; Members: Ann Creighton, Debra
Edmondson, Dona Schroetke, and Lanny Tate
COMMISSION ABSENT: Chairman Joe Wright and Commissioner James Murphy
CITY STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Curtis E. Hawk, City Attorney E. Allen Taylor, City
Engineer Ron Harper, Community Development Director G-reg Last, Zoning Administrator Karen
Gandy, Planner Dennis Killough, and Community Development Secretary Lori Farwell
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Potter at 7:06 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM #16. ZA 96-130. REZONING AND CONCEPT PLAN FOR TIMARRON
COMMERCIAL. TRACT I:
Dennis ,lerke, Carter & Burgess, 3880 Hulen Street, Fort Worth, Texas, stated that they have
reviewed the concerns from the last Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. He summarized
these issues as being: "C" uses adjacent to residential, "B-2" uses in all three (3) tracts, and "0-2"
uses adjacent to residential.
In order to address adjacency issues and building height issues, Mr. Jerke stated that they would
eliminate the "C-i", "C-2", and "0-2" uses from Tract IB. By eliminating the previous uses, Mr.
Jerke stated that he is limiting the building height adjacent to residential to two (2) stories in Tract
IB. In exchange for the loss of flexibility in Tract IB, he asked that the Commission allow for the
east boundary of Tract IA to be moved 300' east of the proposed Kirkwood Drive extension. With
the eastern boundary moved, Tract IA would be approximately 33 to 35 acres, and Tract IB would
be approximately 23 to 25 acres. Mr. Jerke proposed to increase the bufferyard along White Chapel
Boulevard to 50' which would allow for an 8' berm.
Mr. Jerke agreed to limit Tract I to one (1) point of access to White Chapel Boulevard. He stated
that the majority of traffic would then flow to Dove Road and to State Highway 114.
Commissioner Creighton asked Mr. Jerke if he is still requesting the variance for the two (2) story
building height to be increased to 45'. Mr. Jerke stated that he is still requesting that variance mainly
due to technological advances. He stated that the extra 10' being requested is not enough space for
another story; it just allows for a wider variety of users that may have large, automated equipment.
Commissioner Edmondson asked Mr. Jerke if he is requesting the extra 10' of building height for
a penthouse, and he stated absolutely not.
Vice-Chairman Potter asked Mr. Jerke if he would limit the one access to White Chapel Boulevard
to a right-in, right-out drive. Mr. Jerke stated that he would need a full access drive since he is
already limiting their access to White Chapel Boulevard.
Commissioner Schroetke stated that she is happy with the addition to the bufferyard and with the
deletion of "C-l", "C-2", and "0-2" uses. She stated that she is not happy with the movement of
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Tract IA to the east. She would like to eliminate the "C-3" uses in Tract IA altogether. She does not
think they need access to White Chapel Boulevard since they already have access to Dove Road and
to Kirkwood Drive when it is completed. Commissioner Schroetke suggested the following formula
for building setbacks: 100' setback for a one (1) story building; 200' setback for a two (2) story
building; and so on.
Commissioner Tate stated that he did not have any further issues with Tract I other than the ones
previously addressed by Mr. Jerke.
Vice-Chairman Potter stated that he does not agree with leaving "HC" and "0-2" uses in Tract IA
due to the building heights.
Commissioner Edmondson stated that she was happy with the deletion of "C-1", "C-2", and "0-2"
uses in Tract IB. She stated that she does not think they need a full access drive to White Chapel
Boulevard. She was concerned with leaving "C-3" uses in Tract IA due to the large mount of
existing "C-3" across State Highway 114. She was also concerned about the requested 90' building
height in "HC" and "0-2" in Tract IA.
Commissioner Creighton stated that she would like to eliminate the "B-I" uses altogether; she does
not think they are compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhoods. She would also like
to see footprints of the buildings in order to address drainage issues. She was concerned about the
requested building height variance to 45'.
Vice-Chairman Potter opened the public heating.
Don Rose, 1209 Ashmoore Court, Southlake, Texas, asked for clarification of the uses allowed in
the "CS" zoning district. He asked if "institutions, rehabilitation, and training centers" were allowed.
Vice-Chairman Potter stated that item was removed from the "CS" zoning district at the last
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Karen Hodges, 1210 Ashmoore Court, Southlake, Texas, stated that she would like to see a 300'
building setback adjacent to residential.
Terry Mullaney, 1515 N. Carroll Avenue, Southlake, Texas, asked for clarification of Mr. Jerke's
statement regarding the 50' bufferyard allowing for an 8' berm. He would like Mr. Jerke to commit
to an 8' berm. He also asked where the Commission stood on the issue of bars and nightclubs. Mr.
Mullaney would like to see alcohol sales eliminated completely from Tract I.
Vice-Chairman Potter stated that tavems and clubs are only allowed by Specific Use Permit in the
"C-3" zoning district.
Jim Giffen, 3002 Briar Lane, $outhlake, Texas, was in agreement with this development. He said
that the Commission needs to decide if the requested zoning is suitable for this location. He said that
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too many other issues are being questioned at this stage, and they shouldn't be. He said that this is
a zoning case only, and that the Commission should approve or disapprove the zoning. He stated
that the Commission needs to leave enough land to development properly. Mr. Giffen stated that
this is a reasonable use of this land, and it should be given a chance. He stated that the City of
Southlake needs commercial development.
Chris McGuire, 2089 N. Carroll Avenue, Southlake, Texas, stated that he is against free-standing
tavems. He would also like to see actual building plans for this site.
Vice-Chairman Potter closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Creighton stated that she would like to see the "C-3" uses eliminated in Tract IA. She
questioned whether the City of Southlake could support 34 acres in addition to the 130 acres across
State Highway 114.
Commissioner Edmondson agreed with Commissioner Creighton that the "C-3" uses should be
eliminated from Tract IA. She thinks the City of Southlake has an obligation to support the
previously approved "C-3" across State Highway 114.
Commissioner Tate asked how the Commission knows when there is enough "C-3". He questioned
how much is too much and who should determine that.
Commissioner Creighton felt the Commission should anticipate the possibility of the most intense
use allowed within a zoning district being used on the entire site. She stated that it may not happen,
but it could happen.
Commissioner Tate was in agreement with limiting this tract to one (1) point of access to White
Chapel Boulevard.
Conunissioner Schroetke does not want to see any access to White Chapel Boulevard.
Commissioner Edmondson agreed with Commissioner Sehroetke that there should not be an access
to White Chapel Boulevard.
Vice-Chairman Potter stated that he is having a hard time seeing how the surrounding residential
properties will see a hotel on State Highway 114.
Commissioner Creighton stated that by changing hotels to be allowed only by S.U.P., the
Commission is retaining enough control.
Commissioner Edmondson stated that a three (3) to four (4) story hotel would be okay, but six (6)
stories are too high.
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Mr. Jerke commented that current planning principles would indicate that a reduced floor plate
would provide opportunities for more open space/landscaping areas, would be more sensitive to
environmental concerns on the site and thereby encouraging a more quality development.
Mr. Jerke disagreed with removing "C-3" uses. He stated that Tract IA is the most appropriate
location for "C-3" because of its proximity to the intersection of Dove Road and State Highway 114.
He said that this comer is perfect for this type of use.
Mr. Jerke asked City staff if eliminating access to White Chapel Boulevard is in the interest of
health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Southlake. Community Development Director stated
that he does not think the property could be developed without some type of aceess to White Chapel
Boulevard. City Attorney, E. Allen Taylor, stated that the City has a right to control access, but they
cannot completely prohibit access to White Chapel Boulevard.
Commissioner Schroetke asked if this could be used as an emergency access only, and Mr. Taylor
said that was a possibility or maybe directional medians could be used. Commissioner Schroetke
asked if the developer could limit himself rather than the City imposing limitations, and Mr. Taylor
said that the developer could do that.
Mr. Jerke stated that he needs time to study the issue of access to White Chapel Boulevard.
Commissioner Schroetke stated that she would like the following uses eliminated from the "B-1"
zoning district: 3). Apparel and millinery manufacturing and assembly; 8). Dry goods and apparel
storage/distribution; and 23). Small parts manufacturing and assembly. Mr. Jerke stated that he
already has agreed to allow the above items to be limited to S.U.P., but he agreed to take another
look at them.
Vice-Chairman Potter asked if Mr. Jerke would commit to placing the 8' berm along White Chapel
Boulevard. Mr. Jerke stated that he intends to allow for undulation and would commit to 3' to 8'
berms along White Chapel Boulevard. He stated that people do not want to see a consistent 8' berm;
they want variation and vegetation throughout the berm. He agreed to provide landscaped screening
at the lower points of the berm.
Vice-Chairman Potter asked if Mr. Jerke would restrict "stand alone" taverns. Mr. Jerke agreed to
consider that request, but said that he needed to discuss it further with the developer.
Commissioner Creighton asked Mr. Jerke if he would commit to exchanging a higher building height
for more open space. Mr. Jerke stated that this issue should be addressed at the site plan stage. Mr.
Jerke asked that he be given the opportunity to meet with City staff regarding the amount of
impervious coverage and possibly obtain a formula for calculation of impervious coverage.
Steve Yetts stated that there are several new issues as a result of this meeting, and he would like the
opportunity to table this item and research those issues. He listed them as follows: impervious
coverage; building height versus building setback; 45' building height being approved at Site Plan;
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"B-1" zoning district adjacent to residential; access to White Chapel Boulevard; freestanding taverns;
boundary line between Tract IA and Tract IB; the future of "C-3" uses; and commitment to berm
heights.
Vice-Chairman Potter asked Mr. Taylor to clarify his opinion on the issue of property owner
notification within 200' of the entire development area rather than within 200' of the specific lot
desiring the use or possibly notification within 500' of the specific lot. Mr. Taylor stated that the
change cannot be made at the Planning and Zoning Commission level. He stated the City is free to
expand that notification area if it chooses to do so, but it must be acted on by City Council who can
decide to change the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Taylor stated the notice area must extend 200' around
whatever area is being acted on. He stressed that whatever action the City Council chooses to take
on this issue, it must be the same for all P.U.D.'s, not just this one. He stated that the Planning and
Zoning Commission can make a recommendation to City Council, but ultimately, it is City Council's
decision.
Mr. Yetts asked that this item be tabled to February 6, 1997, with the intent to continue it until
February 13, 1997.
Motion was made at the applicant's request to table ZA96-130 to the February 6, 1997, Regular
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting with the intent to continue to February 13, 1997.
Motion: Creighton
Second: Tate
Ayes: Schroetke, Tate, Potter, Edmondson, Creighton
Nays: None
Approved: 5-0
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, 01-23-97, tape 1, section #4526)
Vice-Chairman Potter called for a recess at 9:20 p.m.
Vice-Chairman Potter called the meeting back to order at 9:38 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM #17. ZA 96-131. REZONING AND CONCEPT PLAN FOR TIMARRON
COMMERCIAL. TRACT II:
Dennis ,lerke, Carter & Burgess, 3880 Hulen Street, Fort Worth, Texas, stated that they have
reviewed the concerns from the last Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. He said they
responded to the residential adjacency issues in Tracts IIA and IIB by eliminating "C-l," "C-2," and
"0-2" uses in both tracts. By eliminating the previous uses, they can essentially combine Tracts IIA
and IIB because they now have the exact same allowable uses. Mr. Jerke also said they have
eliminated "B-2" uses from Tracts IIC and IID.
Mr. Jerke stated they are still showing 100' building setback for any structure adjacent to residential
properties. He asked that Tract IIC be moved approximately 300' to the north which would allow
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for more frontage onto White Chapel Boulevard. Mr. Jerke proposed to increase the bufferyard
along Carroll Avenue to 50'.
Commissioner Edmondson asked Mr. Jerke the width of the bufferyard along Primrose Lane, and
Mr. Jerke stated that it would be 50' adjacent to Primrose.
Mr. Jerke stated that he is requesting a six (6) story building height to be allowed in "HC" and "0-2."
Vice-Chairman Potter asked Mr. Jerke if he wants access from his property to Primrose Lane, and
Mr. Jerke stated that he does not.
Commissioner Schroetke stated that she is very concerned about the bufferyards adjacent to any
currently zoned residential property or any planned residential property. She also suggested the
same building setbacks as she did in the previous case: 10ft setback for a one (1) story building;
200' setback for a two (2) story building; and so on. She has the same concerns regarding "C-3" uses
as she did previously; she feels there is already enough "C-3" zoned property in Southlake.
Commissioner Schroetke also stated her concern about "C-1" and "C-2" uses in Tracts IIC and IID.
She does not agree with the boundary change Mr. Jerke suggested for Tract IIC.
Commissioner Tate stated that he does not think "C-I" and "C-2" uses should be allowed in Tract
IID.
Commissioner Edmondson stated that she does not want "C-I" and "C-2" uses on Tract IID. She
stated her concern about the applicant not incorporating the entire~flood plain as open space. She
does not agree with the location of the proposed road/iconnection al}Carroll Avenue. She also stated
her concern regarding the building heights of the proposed "0-2" and "HC" uses in Tract IIC.
Commissioner Creighton stated her concern regarding access to Carroll Avenue and the allowed uses
in Tract liD which are adjacent to residential. She is very concerned about the number of schools
along Carroll Avenue and the safety of the children.
Vice-Chairman Potter stated that he would like limited access from Tract IID to Carroll Avenue.
He was concerned about the uses in Tract IID which are adjacent to residential.
Vice-Chairman Potter opened the public hearing.
Robert Morganstein, 920 Primrose Lane, Southlake, Texas, stated that the City needs to obtain the
right-of-way on Primrose Lane. The road is in terrible shape, and he is very concerned if Timarron
wants access to Primrose Lane.
Chris McCruire, 20891~ Carroll Avenue, Southlake, Texas, suggested making Tract IIC much larger
and expanding the options for commercial properties. He would like to reserve the areas adjacent
to residential to be maintained as residential or "CS."
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Zoning Administrator Karen Gandy stated that there are approximately 266 acres in this Non-
Residential Planned Unit Development and, by ordinance, they are limited to not more than 10% as
residential use which would be approximately 26 acres.
Terry Mullaney, 1515 N.. Carroll Avenue, Southlake, Texas, stated that he does not understand why
they need access to Carroll Avenue. He would feel more comfortable if Timarron was placing
residential adjacent to his house instead of commercial and prefers only direct residential driveway
access to Carroll.
Planner Dennis Killough informed the Commission that the subdivision ordinance would not permit
direct driveway access to an arterial roadway as defined by the Thoroughfare Plan.
Karen Hodges, 1210 Ashmoore Court, Southlake, Texas, stated her concern about green space and
open space. She was also concerned about this property being in the airport 65 LDN. Since the
latest version of the Master Thoroughfare Plan has not been approved by City Council, she stated
that it is pure speculation as to the status of any of the roads in this area. She also said the green
space is different than the open space.
Kathy Messina, 820 Primrose Lane, Southlake, Texas, said that she is very concerned about the uses
adjacent to residential properties. She does not want a Sam's or a convenience store.
Kenneth Horne, 1215 Ashrnoore Court, Southlake, Texas, asked the Commission what type of
houses would be developed on this property; he asked if they would be single family or multi-family.
Commissioner Edmondson stated that they would definitely be single family. She stated that had
already been determined. The applicant had already deleted the multi-family uses from the
application.
$idLorio, 1212 Ashmoore Court, Southlake, Texas, would like to strike "0-2" from Tracts IIC and
IID. He asked if the access to Carroll Avenue could be restricted to a crash gate. He also asked that
the building height on all tracts be limited to two (2) stories, not greater than 40' or 45'.
Jim Giffen, 3002 Briar Lane, Southlake, Texas, stated that the City's Land Use Plan should be
followed when reviewing this zoning request. He stated that the requested zonings are allowed in
this area. He said that the Commission should stick to the issues and look at the Land Use Plan. The
Commission needs to be uniform and fair to all applicants. This application is entirely within the
plan of the city. He said the City needs this type of zoning desperately. He urges the Commission
to approve this request.
Michael Howe, 2612 Parker Court, Southlake, Texas, was concerned about Tract IID having access
to Carroll Avenue. He is worried that when Carroll Avenue is widened, children will be walking
to the schools more often which concerns him if Tract IID has access.
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John Spruiell, 905 Quail Creek Court, Southlake, Texas, feels that the citizens need to be the ones
to draw the line when enough commercial is enough. They are the ones that live in the City and
adjacent to these properties.
Vice-Chairman Potter closed the public heating.
Mr. Jerke agreed to eliminate the above requested extension of Tract IIC to the north. He requested
that the boundary of Tract IIC he extended approximately 300' into Tract IID. He stated that they
will eliminate the following uses from Tract liD: "C-l," C-2," and "0-2."
Mr. Jerke stated that if the land adjacent to Carroll Avenue is developed as residential, only one (1)
point of access will be allowed. He also said that if the land adjacent to Carroll Avenue is developed
as "O-1" or "B-l," the access will be a crash gate only.
Commissioner Edmondson stated that she will not support any type of building in the flood plain.
She stated that this is a "drop-dead" issue with her. She asked them to commit to no development
within the flood plain once it is properly defined. She stated that the City is beginning a two (2) year
study of drainage issues and the flood plain limits as depicted on their plans might change. Mr. Jerke
stated that the line depicted on the concept plan came off of a FEMA map, and they would need to
run a more detailed hydraulic study to gain a greater degree of accuracy which they will do at the
site plan stage. City Engineer Ron Harper stated that the applicant will be required to provide a
detailed hydraulic study which will show this line with complete accuracy. Mr. Harper stated that
the applicant has committed to building whatever detention or retention ponds are necessary to
contain the additional runoff created by their development, and they will have to build these at the
lowest point on the site which is in the flood plain.
Commissioner Edmondson asked that the applicant commit to no development within the flood
plain, once the area is accurately determined. Mr. Yetts asked her to define "development." Mr.
Yetts stated that they would probably dig lakes, build dams, and create trails in this area. He wants
the Commission to understand that there will be improvements, but he will commit to not building
any structures. Mr. Yetts asked that they be able to study this question further.
Vice-Chairman Potter asked if the applicant wants R.O.W. on Primrose Lane. Mr. Harper stated that
this is a platting issue and not a zoning issue. Mr. Yetts stated that he does not want access to
Primrose Lane; he committed to having no access to Primrose Lane.
Commissioner Schroetke asked if the applicant would agree to a 50' bufferyard on Tracts IIA and
IIB on the north boundary, and Mr. Yetts agreed (unless the area was developed residentially).
Commissioner Edmondson stated that she cannot see "B-1" uses along Carroll Avenue in Tract liD;
she is extremely concerned about the number of schools along that street. Commissioner Creighton
stated that she has the same problem with "B-1" uses adjacent to residential as she did on Tract I.
She asked that Mr. Yetts review the "B-I" uses on this tract as well, and he stated that he would.
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Commissioner Schroetke reiterated that she feels Southlake has plenty of "C-3" zoning already. She
asked that Mr. Yetts review the "C-3" uses on Tract IIC, and he agreed to look at it again.
Mr. Yetts asked that this item be tabled to February 6, 1997 and continued to February 13, 1997.
He reviewed the items he agreed to review for the next submittal. They are as follows: development
within flood plain limits; open space versus impervious surface; "B-1" uses on Tract IID adjacent
to residential; and the future of "C-3" uses in Tract IIC.
Motion was made at the applicant's request to table ZA96-131 to the February 6, 1997, Regular
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting with the intent to continue to February 13, 1997.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Nays:
Approved:
Edmondson
Creighton
Schroetke, Tate, Potter, Edmondson, Creighton
None
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Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, 01-23-97, tape 2, section #2144)
AGENDA ITEM #18. ZA 96-132. REZONING AND CONCEPT PLAN FOR TIMARRON
COMMERCIAL. TRACT III:
Motion was made at the applicant's request to table ZA96-132, and to continue the Public Hearing
to the February 6, 1997, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting due to the Case
Limitation Resolution No. 95-24, with the intent to continue to February 13, 1997.
Motion: Creighton
Second: Tate
Ayes: Schroetke, Tate, Potter, Edmondson, Creighton
Nays: None
Approved: 5-0
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, 01-23-97, tape 2, section #2169)
AGENDA ITEM #19. MEETING ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made to approve the adjournment of the meeting at 11:40 p.m. on January 30, 1997.
Motion: Tate
Second: Schroetke
Ayes: Tate, Schroetke, Potter, Edmondson, Creighton
Nays: None
Approved:
Motion carried.
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(Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, 01-23-97, tape 2, section #2190)
ATTEST:
Lori A. Farwell
Community Development Secretary
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