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REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION MEETING
February 20, 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 Manager Curtis E. Hawk, Community Development Director Greg
Last, Zoning Administrator Karen Gandy, City Engineer Ron Harper, and Community Development
Secretary Lori Farwell
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wright at 7:07 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM #2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Chairman Wright opened discussion of the minutes of the February 6, 1997, Regular Planning and
Zoning Commission Meeting.
Motion was made to approve the minutes of the February 6, 1997, Regular Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting, as amended in the work session.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Nays:
Approved:
Potter
Edmondson
Schroetke, Tate, Wright, Potter, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
None
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Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, 02-20-97, tape 1, section #36)
AGENDA ITEM #3. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS:
Community Development Director Greg Last reiterated to the Commission that there is C.O.G.
training available to them and to let Community Development Secretary Lori Farwell know if they
are interested in attending.
Vice-Chairman Potter stated that he would like to enroll in the class.
AGENDA ITEM #13. ZA 97-013. REZONING AND SITE PLAN FOR ANTIOCH CHURCHES
AND MINIST~ES:
Motion was made at the applicant's request to table ZA97-013, and to continue the Public Hearing
to the March 6, 1997, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting.
Motion: Potter
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Second: Murphy
Ayes: Schroetke, Tate, Wright, Potter, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, 02-20-97, tape 1, section #78)
Chairman Wright stepped down, and Vice-Chairman Potter presided over Agenda Item #4.
AGENDA ITEM #4. ZA 96-131. REZON1NG AND CONCEPT PLAN FOR TIMARRON
COMMERCIAL. TRACT II:
Dennis Jerke, Carter & Burgess, 3880 Hulen Street, Fort Worth, Texas, presented this item to the
Commission. He reviewed the history of Tract II, and its evolvement over time. He stated that there
originally were four (4) parcels of land within Tract II. He stated they have narrowed that down to
three (3) tracts. They have eliminated the "C" uses and the "0-2" uses from parcels A and B. They
have moved the eastern boundary of Tract IIC to the east about 300' in order to balance out the uses
they have given up in the other parcels. They have also removed "B-2" uses from parcel C. Mr.
Jerke stated they also agreed to add a 50' bufferyard on Primrose Lane and Carroll Avenue. He
stated that the berms will be from 3' to 8' with a average of 5' within any 50' bufferyard.
Mr. Jerke stated that they agree to completely restrict access to Primrose Lane. He also stated that
access to Carroll Avenue is restricted to one (1) full access location if Tract IIB is developed as
residential. He continued by saying that if Tract liB is developed as "B-l," "O-1," or "CS," they
agree to restrict access to one (1) emergency "crash-gate" access only. Mr. Jerke stated that they will
add "CS" uses to the "Additional Notes" listed on the Concept Plan; they mistakenly left this off.
Mr. Jerke stated that there will be no impervious coverage within the flood plain with the exception
of trails. He also stated that there will be 4:1 slope for building heights from Timarron's property
line on Carroll Avenue and Primrose Lane adjacent to residential.
Mr. Jerke stated that they have agreed to limit "B-l," #11 - lithograph, engraving, printing and
publishing; "C-l," #5 - gasoline filling stations; "C-2," #22 - filling stations or service stations; and
any "HC" use to be allowed by S.U.P. only.
Mx. Jerke stated they are willing to comply with the Landscape Ordinance, but for every story from
two (2) to four (4), they will add 1% of the lot area to the required landscaped area, and for every
story from five (5) to six (6), they will add 2% of the lot area to the required landscaped area.
Commissioner Edmondson asked if the sheet in her packet labeled, "Background," is actually part
of their submittal. Mr. Jerke stated that it was primarily for informational purposes only, but they
were going to include it in the packet to City Council. He asked if they could meet with City staff
and clear up any questionable items on that sheet, and Commissioner Edmondson said that would
be fine.
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Vice-Chairman Potter asked Mr. Jerke if he intends to place an S.U.P. on the fifth and sixth stories
as previously required on Tract I. Mr. Jerke stated that they did that on Tract I primarily because of
the topography, and that this tract does not have those same problems.
Commissioner Schroetke asked what the difference in elevation is between parcel C and the
residential properties to the north. Mr. Jerke stated that parcel C slopes downward to the south.
Commissioner Schroetke stated that she does not want to see any six (6) story buildings set up on
a hill.
Commissioner Edmondson commented that it appears that the Land Use Designation is labeled
incorrectly on the Concept Plan for the property to the south of State Highway 114. Mr. Jerke said
that he would correct that designation.
Commissioner Edmondson stated that she feels the 50' bufferyard is not adequate along Carroll
Avenue. She stated that she is very concerned about the "B-l" uses being so close to the schools.
Mr. Jerke stated that the Commission will have the power to impose different types of screening
when Timarron submits a development plan. He said the type of screening completely depends on
the use, and they have no way of knowing what that use will be.
Commissioner Edmondson continued saying that, as a parent, she wants to protect the children and
restrict access to them at all times unless they are with a parent. Vice-Chairman Potter stated that
he would like the Commission to add a statement regarding the screening when they make a motion
on this item.
Mr. Jerke stated that he feels they have gone the extra mile on this tract by limiting uses, increasing
setbacks and bufferyards, and limiting access.
Commissioner Murphy stated that in the case of"B- 1" uses, the Commission has made it clear that
they want additional security fencing.
Mr. Yetts stated by agreeing to not build within the flood plain, they are already limiting themselves
tremendously; this puts them approximately 2000' to the north of the school boundary on Carroll
Avenue. He continued by saying that fencing is a development site plan issue and should not be
addressed at this time.
Commissioner Edmondson asked if he would commit to placing a fence if it develops as "B-1"
property. Mr. Yetts stated that he will agree to placing some type of barrier, but until he knows what
the use is, he cannot commit to a fence.
Mr. Last stated that the Commission can make their intent known at this time and simply say that
some type of pedestrian barrier may be required at the site plan stage. Mr. Last also suggested that
they defer consideration on sidewalks or trails along Carroll Avenue until the site plan stage.
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Vice-Chairman Potter stated that he would also like to have the option at site plan stage to require
a 200' building setback along Carroll Avenue depending on the use in parcel B.
Commissioner Creighton asked if their previous agreement to restrict themselves to a 35' building
height adjacent to residential areas for the "CS" and "RES" uses applies to Tract II, also. Mr. Jerke
stated that it does apply to this tract, also.
Commissioner Schroetke stated that she would like to see the retail uses eliminated from Tract II
altogether. She stated that the Corridor Overlay Ordinance envisioned office uses along State
Highway 114 and retail uses at the major intersections. Since this tract does not go up to the
intersection, she feels they should not be allowed to have retail uses.
Vice-Chairman Potter stated that he does not remember the intent of the Corridor Overlay Study
being only office up and down State Highway 114. Commissioner Murphy agreed saying he
remembers the intention being that if Southlake is going to have retail uses, they are preferred to be
along State Highway 114 as opposed to Southlake Boulevard.
Commissioner Murphy stated that possibly the Commission should propose a certain percentage of
retail on this tract, as they did in Tract III. Vice-Chairman Potter agreed saying that he does not want
to see 100% retail on Tract IIC and limiting it to a percentage is a reasonable request.
Vice-Chairman Potter asked if they would agree to limit "C-Y' uses to 20% and "C-l" and "C-2"
uses to 50% of the gross acreage in Tract IIC. Mr. Jerke stated that the market will determine those
percentages, and they have no way of knowing what that is fight now.
Commissioner Creighton said she is hesitant to place percentages on "C-l," "C-2," and "C-3" just
because she does not want to see the entire tract developed as those uses.
Commissioner Tate stated that if the Commission places percentage restrictions on Timarron, and
by the time they go to City Council they do some research and find out those percentages are
completely unreasonable, they can always ask Council to increase them.
Vice-Chairman Potter listed the agreed upon issues as follows:
· There will be no impervious coverage in the flood plain with the exception of trails.
· There will be a 50' bufferyard adjacent to Primrose Lane and Carroll Avenue.
· There will be a 4:1 slope from Timarron's property line adjacent to residential properties.
· Berms will be 3' to 8' with an average height of 5' within any 50' bufferyard.
· "B-I" - #11 - lithograph, engraving, printing and publishing, will be allowed by S.U.P. only.
· "C-l" - #5 - gasoline filling stations, will be allowed by S.U.P. only.
· "C-2" - #22 - filling stations or service stations, will be allowed by S.U.P. only.
· Any "HC" use will be allowed by S.U.P. only.
· The applicant will comply with the Landscape Ordinance, and for every story from two (2)
to four (4), they will add 1% of the lot area to the required landscaped area, and for every
story from five (5) to six (6), they will add 2% of the lot area to the required landscaped area.
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· "CS" uses will be added to "B-l" and "0-1" uses in the additional notes for "crash-gate"
access to Tract IIB.
· Allowing the option to require a pedestrian barrier for "B-1" uses along Carroll Avenue at
the Site Plan stage.
· Allowing the option to require a 200' building setback for "B- 1" uses along Carroll Avenue
at the Site Plan stage.
· Limiting "C-3" uses to 20% and "C-I" and "C-2" uses to 50% of the gross acreage in Tract
IIC.
Motion was made to approve ZA96-131, as amended.
Motion: Murphy
Second: Tate
Ayes: Tate, Potter, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
Nays: Schroetke
Approved: 5-1
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, 02-20-97, tape 1, section # 1843
Mr. Last stated that the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission will have a joint
work session with Timarron on March 13, 1997. It will not be a public hearing, but it is a public
meeting. The location has not been finalized, but it will probably be in the Council Chambers at
7:00 p.m. Depending on the outcome of the work session, the three (3) tracts will probably go to
City Council on March 18, 1997.
Vice-Chairman Potter called for a recess at 8:10 p.m.
Vice-Chairman Potter called the meeting back to order at 8:24 p.m.
Chairman Wright resumed chairmanship of the meeting.
AGENDA ITEM #5. ZA 97-002. REZONING AND SITE PLAN OF CARROLL I.S.D. NO. 2
ADDITION:
Zoning Administrator Karen Gandy informed the Commission that the applicant's request is for the
rezoning and site plan of Carroll I.S.D. No. 2 Addition being approximately 50.632 acres situated
in the Thomas M. Hood Survey, Abstract No. 706, and being Tract 10. The property is located on
the west side of North White Chapel Boulevard and approximately 200' north of the intersection of
Chapel Downs Drive and North White Chapel Boulevard. The current zoning is "AG" Agricultural
District. The requested zoning is "NR-PUD" Non-Residential Planned Unit Development. The
Land Use Category is Medium Density Residential (may include limited low intensity office and/or
retail uses). The owner is Carroll I.S.D. The applicant is Cheatham & Associates. Thirty-six (36)
written notices were sent to property owners within the 200' notification area, and ten (10) responses
within the notification area were received, seven (7) of which were opposed, one (1) was in favor,
and two (2) were undecided. One (1) response outside the notification area was received and was
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undecided. A petition was also received from Oak Hills Estates' residents which listed changes in
the site proposed by the residents.
Brent Kline, Total Program Management, 128 E. Texas Street, Southlake, Texas, presented this item
to the Commission. Mr. Kline asked for a variance to Staff Comment Item #5a, regarding landscape
parking island requirements. He also asked for a variance to Item #6, regarding screening device
requirements. He stated that the school would not be building the road on the north side of the
property; the school is simply granting an easement, and the City is building that road.
Chairman Wright asked Mr. Kline why the school system is not planning to build that road. Mr.
Kline stated that the school does not need a section of that road, but they are granting the easement
at the request of the City. City Manager Curtis E. Hawk responded by saying that the school is not
granting an easement; they are dedicating the right-of-way (R.O.W.) for the City to build the
roadway. Mr. Hawk stated that the school system does not have the money for the road in their
project, and the City has agreed to build the road instead.
Mr. Kline stated that this will be a 7-8-9 school, and in approximately three (3) years, it will be
converted to a 9-10 school.
Chairman Wright opened the public hearing.
Glennis Davidson, 479 W. Highland, Southlak,, Texas, stated that she is not opposed to the school,
but she is opposed to all of the different sporting facilities being placed on this site. She said that
the applicant is placing as many facilities and buildings that can possibly be placed on this site. She
said she is also representing her next door neighbor, Mr. Bert Yetman, and they are worded about
how they can buffer the noise and lighting from the stadium. She is also concerned about the
amount of trash which will be generated from this site. Ms. Davidson is worded about her property
value. She proposes for the students at this school to use the stadium at Bicentennial Park which is
away fi:om so much residential. She said that it is obvious this school is intended for a senior high
school and not a middle school.
David Stone, 645 Briar Ridge Lane, Southlake, Texas, spoke in behalf of Oak Hills Estates
Homeowners Association. He said that if a poll of Southlake residents was taken and they were
asked where the next senior high school should be placed, this site would not be chosen. He listed
his concems as being: lighting, noise, aesthetics, and security. He is extremely concerned about
drainage. He said they already have drainage problems without adding this large amount of
concrete. Mr. Stone is very concerned about traffic congestion. The Homeowners Association is
not necessarily opposed to a school on this property, they just think it is wrong to disguise a senior
high school as a middle school temporarily.
Bill Runyan, 979 ~ Shady Oak, Southlake, Texas, was in agreement with the two (2) previous
speakers. He added that the road being proposed on the north property line will be about 15' fi:om
his property line, and it will be elevated in order to remedy the drainage problems. The cars driving
by will be above his fence line and will be able to look right down into his property. He was not
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opposed to Durham Elementary and was assured there would never be any lighting next to his house.
He now understands there will a lighted tennis court which will shine right down into his backyard.
Jill 0 'Neal, 101 Ascot Drive, Southlake, Texas, distributed an 11" X 17" aerial with a site overlay.
She stated that surrounding residents have been working with the school system for several months
regarding this site, and they felt that it had come a long way; they felt fairly comfortable with the
final outcome. She stated that in all of their discussions and in the letter received from the City by
registered mail, the road on the north side of the property was never mentioned. She submitted a
petition from residents opposing this road. She is very concerned about the safety of children
walking to and from school. She does not want the road to join with Ascot Drive. She feels that
people will begin using her neighborhood as a cut-through. She stated that their property values will
decrease if there is a light placed at the end of Ascot Drive. She said the school superintendent told
her himself that he has had experience with a road adjoining two (2) different levels of schools, and
it is a severe safety problem. She said the road on the north side of the school property will remove
the natural buffer of trees along that property line. She said that originally the entrance was
proposed to be along the old nmway, which would not remove a single tree. She asked that the
school move the street back to that original location.
Nina Dunn, 950 N. White Chapel, Southlake, Texas, stated her opposition to this plan. She proposed
that Carroll I.S.D. sell the land back to the City, and the City offices should be placed there as
originally proposed. She is opposed to the lights, the noise, and the litter. She proposed that maybe
a science ecology center be placed on this property. She is worded about her property value
Nora Coon, 240 Green Oaks Lane, Southlake, Texas, stated that she has attended all of the
neighborhood meetings with Cheatham & Associates. She said in all of those meetings it was made
very clear that this was a high school on loan to the middle school for three (3) years. She said that
when a 10th grade is added, 780 drivers are also added. She said that White Chapel Boulevard is
two (2) lanes with no shoulders at all; it is very unsafe to propose that number of high school drivers
mixed with school buses and parent traffic along that road. She said that Highland Road is not a safe
road to dump more traffic onto, either. The City needs to build up the roads properly before adding
more traffic onto it.
John Howle, 325 W. Chapel Downs, Southlake, Texas, stated that by adding the road on the north,
the baseball field has been moved further to the south which is closer to his property. He stated that
he enjoys the open area behind his house and does not want to see a fence erected. He would not
be opposed to some other type of natural buffer such as trees. He is concerned about the density of
the facilities being placed on this property.
Dean Latas, 111 Ascot Drive, Southlake, Texas, stated his concern about the addition of traffic in
this area. He is worded about people cutting through his neighborhood and feels it places too many
families in jeopardy.
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Rita Pancake, 1045 Summerplace Lane, Southlake, Texas, stated that she would like to see it kept
as agricultural land. She is angry that the City proposes to put in a new road on this property, and
refuses to maintain the road on her street.
Chairman Wright stated that under State law, the school has the ability to build a school wherever
they want to within the City. The Commission has the ability to make minor changes to the site
plan, but they cannot restrict the school from building on this property.
Commissioner Murphy agreed saying that this is a Government of the people, by the people, and for
the people, and this school facility serves the people in general. He said that with the rights we
extend to the school district, comes some obligations and duties, and the Commission can exercise
some control at the Site Plan stage.
Vice-Chairman Porter asked why the City wants the road placed on the north side of the school
property. Mr. Hawk responded that the City is very concerned about safety. He said they are trying
to keep the school buses and the parents who are trying to get between the two (2) schools, from
having to go down to Southlake Boulevard or go up to Highland Road. The City is trying to keep
the school traffic on the road between the two (2) schools and handle traffic flow the best they can.
Barbara Paty, 1000 N. White Chapel, Southlake, Texas, stated that she cannot understand why it is
desirable to place the two (2) schools together. She said it seems as though they should be spread
out over the City to berter distribute traffic.
John Howle, 325 W. Chapel Downs, Southlake, Texas, asked if the City is proposing to build two
(2) roads: Highland Road and this road on the north side of the school.
Mr. Hawk stated that the City still has some R.O.W. to acquire on Highland Road. Chairman Wright
stated that a bond has been passed for Highland Road to be rebuilt to an interim state, which will
consist of a new surface and a little more width; it will not be at a fully developed state.
Susan Henry, 1044 Summerplace Lane, Southlake, Texas, wanted to forewarn the school system of
a potentially hazardous road situation in the case that there is an accident on State Highway 114.
She said that people will try to go around the accident by taking the side roads which will mean they
would possibly come through this school.
Harold Ottersen, 245 IK Chapel Downs Drive, Southlake, Texas, stated that he is in favor of a
school, although he is not in favor of the school as presented. He is not comfortable that this school
will be a 7-8-9 school; he feels it will probably be a high school. If it is a high school, he feels it is
ludicrous to join a high school with an elementary school.
Jill 0 Weal, 101 Ascot Drive, Southlake, Texas, stated again that she does not want the light at Ascot
Drive. She said that the majority of the residents on Ascot Drive do not want it there.
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Kay Myers, 331 W. Highland, Southlake, Texas, stated that the City needs to follow the Master
Thoroughfare Plan, and the road on the north side of this property has never been shown before. She
does not think it is right for the City to build a road where it was not planned. She stated her concern
about drainage and lighting. She thinks this school should use the fields at Bicentennial Park.
Glennis Davi&on, 479 W. Highland, Southlake, Texas, asked the Commission what is going to keep
the children from coming onto her property and littering. She said if there is no fencing between the
two (2) properties, then they will trespass. She agrees that the school should use the fields at
Bicentennial Park.
Nina Dunn, 950 N. White Chapel, Southlake, Texas, is concerned about the absence of fencing and
buffering between her property and the north property line of the school.
Betty Runyan, 979 N. Shady Oak, Southlake, Texas, stated that her house was totally mined after the
construction of Durham Elementary. She said that the drainage problems have been horrendous.
She said they have not been treated fairly as property owners next to the school. She stated that they
have to close their doors at night in order to sleep because the lights are so bright from the school.
She does not want the street along side her property; she wants her privacy.
Ms. Skelten, 587 Shady Oaks Drive, Southlake, Texas, stated that they already have a traffic and
speeding problem. She said that the lights are on twenty-four (24) hours a day and are a nuisance.
She does not want the road on the north side of this property.
Chairman Wright closed the public heating.
Vice-Chairman Potter asked the applicant what type of field or stadium he intends to have. Mr.
Kline stated that it will seat approximately 600 people; it will be a small playing field.
Vice-Chairman Potter stated that he does not understand the need for the number of fields shown on
this Site Plan.
Commissioner Tate asked if the school system has the ability to build a larger stadium once this
request is approved. Chairman Wright stated that they would have to return with a revised Site Plan.
Chairman Wright stated that he believes the first thing the Commission needs to acknowledge is that
the school system is going to build a school at this location; the next thing to consider is how the
Commission would like them to do it since they are going to do it; and then the Commission can
pass it to the City Council and City Council has the benefit of the City Attorney to assist them.
Commissioner Murphy stated that he is in complete agreement that the two (2) school sites should
be connected somehow, but not with the road on the north. He thinks there needs to be better intra-
site circulation, and he does not think it can be accomplished with this Site Plan. He also thinks
there is too much placed on this site; he thinks a couple of fields should be removed. He is
completely opposed to the road as shown.
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Commissioner Edmondson and Commissioner Schroetke stated that they completely agree with
Commissioner Murphy's comments.
Chairman Wright stated that he thinks the street should be moved about 50' to the south in order to
allow for a larger buffer to the residential properties to the north.
Commissioner Edmondson stated that she thinks there needs to be access between the sites, but it
should not be a thoroughfare between Shady Oaks and White Chapel Boulevard.
Mr. Kline stated that they have looked at all options for intemal traffic control, and they did not find
a safe option. Commissioner Murphy agreed that internal traffic control probably cannot be
accomplished within the current Site Plan, but he feels that it could be reworked successfully.
Commissioner Edmondson stated her concern about the road being a straight shot between the two
(2) schools and the possibility of high school drivers speeding through the elementary school.
Commissioner Murphy stated that the road, as it is currently depicted, opens this site up to outside
traffic. He stated that people who do not have children in either school will use it as a thoroughfare
between Shady Oaks and White Chapel Boulevard which compounds the safety problems.
Chairman Wright asked that the Commission tell the applicant what their concerns are and request
that the applicant table this item to further address those concerns.
Commissioner Creighton asked how many children this new school is ultimately supposed to serve.
Mr. Kline stated that it will ultimately serve 2,000 children.
Commissioner Edmondson asked why Durham Elementary's lights are on at night. Mr. Kline stated
that it is probably for security reasons.
Commissioner Edmondson stated that she sees the practice football field as being the most
expendable.
Commissioner Murphy again stated that he feels they could keep a large amount of traffic off
Highland Road, Shady Oaks, and White Chapel Boulevard by moving traffic internally.
Chairman Wright stated that, in his opinion, the stadium should never be lighted. He said it would
play havoc with the surrounding residential properties. The entire Commission agreed with him.
Chairman Wright outlined the items the Commission would like to see further addressed by the
school:
· provide a complete lighting layout;
· work on connecting the two (2) sites internally, and if not, move the northern street 50' to the
south;
· provide more bufferyard on the north property line;
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remove lights from the stadium;
rework the Site Plan, possibly moving as much as possible to the center of the property, and
review fencing along north and south property lines.
Motion was made at the applicant's request to table ZA97-002 to the March 20, 1997, Regular
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Nays:
Approved:
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Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, 02-20-97, tape 2, section #225)
AGENDA ITEM #6. ZA 97-003. PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR CARROLL I.S.D. NO. 2
ADDITION:
Motion was made at the applicant's request to table ZA97-003 to the March 20, 1997 Regular
Planning and Zoning Commission.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Nays:
Approved:
Potter
Murphy
Schroetke, Tare, Wright, Potter, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
None
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Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, 02-20-97, tape 2, section #248)
AGENDA ITEM #7. ZA 97-004. REZONING AND CONCEPT PLAN OF HARVARD SOUARE:
Zoning Administrator Karen Gandy informed the Commission that the applicant's request is for the
rezoning and concept plan of approximately 4.399 acres situated in the Hiram Granberry Survey,
Abstract No. 581, and being Tract lC. The property is located on the northwest coruer of the
intersection of West Continental Boulevard and South White Chapel Boulevard. The current
zoning is "AG" Agricultural District. The requested zoning is "S-P-2" Generalized Site Plan
District with "O-1" Office. The owner is Trustees, E-Systems Inc. Pool Trust. The applicant is
Realty Capital Corporation. The Land Use Category is Medium Density Residential (may include
limited low intensity office and/or retail uses). Twelve (12) written notices were sent to property
owners within the 200' notification area, and eight (8) responses were received all of which were
opposed. Eight (8) responses outside the notification area were received, five (5) of which were
opposed, and three (3) were undecided.
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Richard Myers, Realty Capital Corporation, 210 Park Boulevard, Suite 100, Grapevine, Texas,
presented this application to the Commission. He stated that he is willing to accept any type of
quality issue or restriction the Commission or surrounding property owners want to place on this
site. He stated that these buildings will office high-end office users such as attorneys, doctors, and
financial planners. The only Staff Comment he asked for a variance to was Item #7b which
designated the minimum throat depth for the two (2) proposed driveways as being 75'. Mr. Myers
stated that he provided approximately 15'.
Chairman Wright opened the public hearing.
Gary Hargett, 1111 S. White Chapel, Southlake, Texas, stated that the previous commercial request
#ZA93-90 was approved by Planning and Zoning Commission and denied by City Council. He
stated that the Commission's recommendation at that time was made before the surrounding
homeowners found out about the commemial request. Once they found out, there was overwhelming
opposition. He stated that the rezoning request on this property is not about what is best for the City
of Southlake; it is about making money. He has spoke to Mr. Myers, and he is convinced that he
(Mr. Myers) has good intentions.
John Parker, stated that he lives to the north and adjacent to this property, and he also owns another
vacant house adjacent to this property. He cannot sell the vacant house because potential buyers are
told that this property is being pushed as commercial, and they decide to back out. He said that
people do not want to spend $600,000-$700,000 on a house only to have an office complex built
next door. He asked the Commission to deny this application and to save this property for residential
development as it should be. He stated that a home is a very emotional issue, and people do not want
to be next to an office complex.
Norm Christensen, 809 Dominion Drive, Southlake, Texas, stated that a Land Use Plan needs to
maintain its credibility. He said that people should be able to look at the plan and feel comfortable
and certain that what they see will be followed. He encouraged that this application proceed but in
a different location.
Patsy Dupre, 808 Timber Lake Circle, Southlake, Texas, stated that she would like to see it stay
residential.
John Conner, 117 Yale Drive, Southlake, Texas, stated that he does not want commercial
development behind his house. He stated that in the SPIN meeting, Mr. Myers stated that if he
received enough negative feedback from residents in that meeting, that he would not proceed with
this request. Mr. Conner stated that the feedback was overwhelmingly negative, so he does not
understand why Mr. Myers is still moving forward.
Carolyn Morris, 403 St. Charles Court, Southlake, Texas, stated that she does not want to see a
commercial development in the middle of residential neighborhoods. She stated that the types of
businesses Mr. Myers proposes to be located in this office, draw a heavy client load. She asked the
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Commission to not allow spot commercial zoning anywhere in the City and particularly at this
location.
Penny Taylor, 503 Potomac Place, Southlake, Texas, stated that she is definitely opposed to anything
commercial on this comer.
AshokAgnihotri, 115 Yale, Southlake, Texas, stated that the issues raised by the residents in response
to this request are many of the same issues raised during the Master Thoroughfare Plan meetings.
He said it is very frustrating to have the same issues return again and aga'm, and the residents be
forced to come to nightly meetings to protest.
Jim Jones, 802 Princeton Court, Southlake, Texas, stated that this property is in the middle of six
(6) neighborhoods, and it should not be developed as commercial. He stated that an outsider driving
by seeing the office complex would think it looked very out of place on this comer. He said it
cheapens the entire area.
Dan Moody, 105 Yale, Southlake, Texas, stated that Mr. Myers is trying to make these offices look
as much like homes as possible because deep down inside, he (Mr. Myers) knows there should be
homes at this location. He did not intend to move to Southlake and pay the high taxes here, and then
have something like this request dropped in his backyard.
Gaylon Possum, 113 Parkcrest Drive, Southlake, Texas, asked that the Commission look at the entire
four (4) comers and not just this tract. He asked that they look at the future of this area. He asked
that something be done in order to prevent residents from having to return night after night in
opposition.
Chairman Wright closed the public hearing.
Mr. Myers stated that he did tell the residents at the SPIN meeting that he would withdraw this
application if the response was overwhelmingly negative. He stated that the response was about
60% to 40% against. He decided to allow the Commission and the City Council to make the
decision.
Vice-Chairman Potter stated that once this comer develops as commercial, it will be setting a
precedence for the other three (3) comers. He stated that he likes the pictures, but he does not think
this is the proper location.
Commissioner Edmondson stated that the Commission has approved a couple of Mr. Myers' projects
since she has served on the Commission, and she has been very impressed with his work. She said
that the Commission recently went through a lengthy process approving the Master Thoroughfare
Plan in which they downgraded Continental Boulevard to three (3) lanes. She stated that when
people are interested in buying a home in Southlake, they go to the City Hall and look at the City's
Land Use Plan; many people base their decisions on the information received from that Land Use
Plan. She does not see this comer developing as commercial at all. Commissioner Edmondson
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stated, though, that she would love to see Mr. Myers develop this office complex somewhere else
in the City.
Chairman Wright stated that he is familiar with Mr. Myers and his past projects, and if this comer
were ever to develop as commercial, he would want Mr. Myers to develop it.
Vice-Chairman Potter stated that he feels this comer is not suitable for anything other than
residential.
Commissioner Murphy agreed with Vice-Chairman Potter.
Motion was made to deny ZA97-004.
Motion:
Second:
myes2
Nays:
Approved:
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Murphy
Schroetke, Tate, Wright, Potter, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
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Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, 02-20-97, tape 2, section #2045)
AGENDA ITEM #8. ZA 97-005. REZONING AND SITE PLAN FOR A PROFESSIONAL
OFFICE BUILDING;
AGENDA ITEM #9. ZA 97-006. SITE PLAN OF CRESTWOOD OFFICE PARK. AND
AGENDA ITEM #10. ZA97-008. REZONING AND CONCEPT PLAN FOR SHURGARD
RA E R:
Motion was made to table ZA97-005, ZA97-006, and ZA97-008, and to continue the Public Hearing
to the March 6, 1997, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting due to Case Limitation
Resolution No. 95-24.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Nays:
Approved:
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Edmondson
Schroetke, Tate, Wright, Potter, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
None
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Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, 02-20-97, tape 2, section # 1098)
Chairman Wright called for a recess at 11:28 p.m.
Chairman Wright called the meeting back to order at 11:39 p.m.
AGENDA ITI3M #11. ZA 97-009. F1NAL PLAT OF FOXBOROUGH:
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Zoning Administrator Karen Gandy informed the Commission that the applicant's request is for the
fmal plat of Foxborough on property described as being approximately 48.2326 acres, being Tracts
3E and 3F in the W. W. Hail Survey, Abstract No. 695. This plat proposes 63 residentiai lots, 1 non-
residentiai lot, and 5 common areas. The property is located on the north side of East Southlake
Boulevard (F.M. 1709), approximately 1140' west of the intersection of East Southlake Boulevard
and North Carroll Avenue. The current zoning is "SF-20A" Single Family Residential and "C-l"
Neighborhood Commercial District. The Land Use Categories are Medium Density Residentiai
(may include limited low intensity office and/or retail uses) and Mixed Use (may include office
buildings, hotels, and commercial and retail centers that serve local and regionai needs). The
Corridor Recommendation is Residential Areas (any Single Family District). The owner and
applicant is Foxborough Joint Venture. There are no property owner notifications required on Final
Plats.
John Levitt, ,i.E. Levitt Engineers, Inc., 726 Commerce Street, Southlake, Texas, presented this item
to the Commission. Mr. Levitt distributed a new Final Plat to the Commission and stated that the
only difference is a change in curve in the northeast comer at Lot 31. He stated that City staffagreed
to the change.
Motion was made to approve ZA 97-009, subject to Plat Review Smnrnary No. 1, dated February
18, 1997.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Nays:
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Creighton
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(Planning and Zordng Commission Meeting, 02-20-97, tape 2, section $$2275)
AGENDA ITEM #12.97-010. FINAL PLAT FOR SOUTHLAKE WOODS. PHASE 2:
Zoning Administrator Karen Gandy informed the Commission that the applicant's request is for the
Final Plat for Southlake Woods, Phase 2, being approximately 46.0730 acres, being Tract 2A, a portion
of Tract 2A2, Tract 2, and a portion of Tract 2B situated in the Thomas J. Thompson Survey, Abstract No.
1502, and being Tracts 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 situated in Air Park Estates. This plat proposes 47 residential lots
and 3 common areas. The property is located on the northwest comer of West Continental Boulevard and
South Peytonville Avenue. The current zoning is "SF-20A" Single Family Residential District The
Land Use Categories are Low Density Residential (may include limited low intensity office and/or
retail uses) and Medium Density Residentiai (may include limited low intensity office and/or retail
uses). The owner is Toll Brothers, Inc. The applicant is Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jemigan, Inc. There
are no property owner notifications required on Final Plats.
Elvio Bruni, Toll Brothers, Inc., 4010 Eider Drive, McKinney, Texas, presented this item to the
Commission. He stated that he has no problems with any Staff Comments.
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