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REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION MEETING
March 20, 1997
COMMISSION PRESENT: Chairman Joe Wright, Vice-Chairman Rex Potter; Members: Ann
Creighton, Debra Edmondson, James Murphy, Dona Schroetke, and Launy Tate
COMMISSION ABSENT: None
CITY STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Curtis E. Hawk, City Attomey Debra Drayovitch,
Community Development Director Greg Last, Zoning Administrator Karen Gandy, City Engineer
Ron Harper, Planner Chris Carpenter, Planner Dennis Killough, and Community Development
Secretary Lori Farwell
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wright at 6:14 p.m. to announce that the Commission
would be going into Executive Session.
Chairman Wright called the meeting back to order at 7:04 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM #2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Chairman Wright opened discussion of the minutes of the March 6, 1997, Regular Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting.
Commissioner Edmondson asked that Page 11, Line 29, reflect that Mr. McMahan indicated at a
previous Planning and Zoning meeting that he had agreed with the adjacent property owner, Mr.
Stnmck, to plant honeysuckle along the northern fence.
Motion was made to approve the minutes of the March 6, 1997, Regular Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting, as amended.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Nays:
Approved:
Potter
Murphy
Schroetke, Tate, Wright, Potter, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
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Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 03-20-97, tape 1, section #126)
AGENDA ITEM #3. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS:
Community Development Director Greg Last stated that the Commission received a Summary of
Scheduled Priorities that was approved by City Council on March 18, 1997. Mr. Last stated that also
included in their packet was information on Focus Groups or Work Groups from Zoning
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Administrator Karen Gandy and suggested that anyone interested in a particular topic should sign
up.
AGENDA ITEM #4. ZA 97-018. FINAL PLAT FOR CALLICOTT/RHODES:
This item was on consent agenda and was approved with one motion.
Motion was made to approve ZA97-018, subject to Plat Review Summary No. 1, dated March 14,
1997.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
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Approved:
Potter
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Schroetke, Tate, Wright, Potter, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
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Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 03-20-97, tape 1, section #224)
AGENDA ITEM #5. ZA 97-002. REZONING AND SITE PLAN OF CARROLL I.S.D. NO. 2
ADDITION:
Planner Chris Carpenter 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 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 introduced two (2) people accompanying him: Dr. Ted Gillum,
Superintendent of Carroll I.S.D., and Mr. Eddie Cheatham, of Cheatham & Associates. Mr. Kline
reviewed the changes which were made to the Site Plan as a result of the February 20, 1997,
Planning and Zoning Commission meefmg. Mr. Kline stated that they are willing to add an 8' cedar
fence where there is not already a fence along the south property line. On the north property line,
Mr. Kline stated that they moved the R.O.W. 25' to the south in order to create a greater distance
between the road and the residential properties; he stated that the Site Plan currently shows 20', but
he asked the Commissioners to change it to 25'. Mr. Kline stated that along the north property line
between the exist'mg trees, they would either place an 8' cedar fence or thick vegetation, whichever
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the particular property owner wanted. He stated at this time, they are only proposing to fill-in the
"voids" along the north property line. Mr. Kline stated that when the road to the north is built, a 4'-5'
chain link fence would then be built on the south side of the road by the City of Southlake; he said
the school is not committing to building the fence. Mr. Kline said that Carroll I.S.D. wants to
change the labeling of the road from "Dedicated R.O.W." to "Future R.O.W."
Mr. Last stated that there are two (2) vehicles in the Subdivision Ordinance that would accommodate
the reservation of the R.O.W.: 1). the dedication of R.O.W., and 2). the reservation of R.O.W.,
which would reserve an area that no construction could take place within. Mr. Last also stated that
the significant difference would be that the reservation would not be City property and would need
to be acquired by the City at a future date or the school district would need to dedicate it at a future
date.
Mr. Kline stated that there are still lights on the playing field as a requirement of the school district,
but the lights levels will be comparable to a junior high playing field and not a senior high playing
field.
Commissioner Edmondson asked why the practice field is still shown on the plan, since the
Commission specifically asked Mr. Kline to eliminate it. Mr. Kline stated that field is needed to fill
a requirement based on the number of physical education classes held at the same time.
Commissioner Creighton asked City staff if the lighting requirements were to change due to this
school being converted to a senior high school, would the applicant be required to return to the City
with a revised site plan. Mr. Last stated that with this being a "P.U.D." designation, the Commission
could fix the amount of lighting that would be allowed on this property and any increase in lighting
would need to come back to the City for approval.
Commissioner Murphy stated that he does not see how the school district can say they are doing the
best they can do, when in fact, they are removing the largest stand of trees on the west side of the
property by placing the stadium there. Commissioner Murphy stated that he specifically asked the
applicant to take another look at the site as a whole, and it does not appear they did that.
Chairman Wright opened the public hearing.
Jill O'Neal, 10I Ascot Drive, Southlake, Texas, stated that she feels uncomfortable hearing the
school say they are making every effort to save trees, when in fact, they unnecessarily removed an
entire stand of trees on the Durham site. She asked that the City pay special attention to this site
during construction and that a fine be placed on the applicant for any tree removed unnecessarily.
She said she does not want a light at Ascot Drive and White Chapel Boulevard. She said that there
are no sidewalks in her neighborhood and asked the City to build sidewalks so that the children will
have a safe place to walk home from school. She said they need to have a school zone with a twenty
(20) mile per hour speed limit. She said there also needs to be a sidewalk placed on White Chapel
Boulevard to keep the children off the street.
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David Stone, 645 Briar Ridge Lane, Southlake, Texas, stated that he believes the Planning and
Zoning Commission has the authority and power to use its discretion and judgement to make sure
the school district does not use this site unreasonably. He does not think the school district has
immunity from the Planning and Zoning Corrnnission if the Commission feels that there should not
be a road on the north side of this property; the road is not a school function.
Bert Yetman, 459 W. Highland, Southlake, Texas, stated that he does not want a street on the north
side of this property or a lighted stadium that close to his property. Mr. Yetman stated that he would
actually like to see the stadium at Bicentennial Park, where it belongs. He stated that this was meant
to be his retirement home, but he will have to move if this school is built as planned with the lights
and road, etc.
Nina Dunn, 950 3~ White Chapel, Southlake, Texas, agrees with Mr. Yetman that the school should
use the outdoor facilities at Bicentennial Park. She would like for this property to be sold back to
the City for a new City Hall. She doesn't mind paying for schools, but she feels the outdoor
facilities are being over-emphasized on this property; she would rather be paying for education.
HaroM Ottersen, 245 W Chapel Downs Drive, Southlake, Texas, stated that he is very confused as
to what grades will be using this school; nobody seems to know exactly what the plans are. He
stated that this plan is actually worse than the previous plan the school submitted to the Commission.
He stated that a chain link fence on the south side of this property would be unacceptable to him.
Mr. Ottersen stated his concern about the 25' building setback listed on the Site Plan; he does not
want the school to have the ability to place a building even closer to his property.
Glennis Davidson, 479 W. Highland, Southlake, Texas, stated that she sees very little modifications
being made at the request of the Commission on this latest Site Plan. She wanted her home to be
a retirement home; she does not want to be forced to move. She is not objecting to the school; she
is objecting to the number of facilities being placed on this property and to the lighting. She
expressed her concern about the joint-use of the lighted tennis courts late at night. She said there
must be some sort of compromise, and the citizens and the property owners cannot do all of the
compromising. She is extremely worded about there being no physical barrier between her property
and the school's property; she is worded children will smoke back behind her house and the leaves
and trees will present a big fire hazard.
Brenda Cronin, 102 Ascot Drive, Southlake, Texas, stated that she is very concerned about the loss
of trees on the school site. She would also like the entrance to the school moved to the north and
not be aligned with Ascot Drive. She would like to see the school property to be as environmentally
pleasing as possible and to stay as natural as possible.
Chairman Wright closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Edmondson asked Mr. Kline what the school board's reaction was to the
Commission's requested changes to this Site Plan. Mr. Kline stated that there was considerable
discussion and the site plan was changed somewhat based upon that discussion. Commissioner
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Edmondson asked if it was discussed at a public meeting, and if so, she asked if that meeting was
well attended by surrounding residents. Mr. Kline stated that it was discussed at a public meeting,
but the meeting was poorly attended by the public. Commissioner Edmondson asked when the next
school board meeting will be held and if the school board is an elected body. Mr. Kline stated that
the next meeting will be March 31, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. in the school administration building, and that
the Board is an elected body.
Commissioner Edmondson asked Mr. Kline to save ail of the trees that were listed on their February
Site Plan and to show them again as being saved; she stated that on this latest plan it only shows
"grass" in the locations that were originally shown as saved trees. Mr. Kline agreed to save all of
the trees originally shown as being saved.
Commissioner Edmondson stated that she is appalled that there were trees on the Durham site that
were needlessly removed. She aiso stated that she feels the applicant reaily "dropped the ball" in
their attempt to remedy the adjacent property owner's concerns who, in fact, will be paying for this
new school.
Commissioner Creighton stated that the lighting specifications the applicant submitted to the
Commission are very helpful in determining how the light will affect the players on the field, but
they do not address the impact of the lighting on the surrounding neighborhoods. She asked if the
applicant had any further information, and Mr. Kline stated that he did not.
Chairman Wright stated that he feels that any type of lighting on the fields will be intrusive to the
surrounding neighborhoods; he said the only way to solve the problem is to remove the lighting.
Vice-Chairman Potter asked City Engineer Ron Harper what the topography is on this site and if the
stadium could be turned to an east-west direction. Mr. Harper stated that the high point on this site
is approximately where the stadium is located, and there would need to be a tremendous amount of
cut and fill due to the difference in elevation if the stadium were to be turned to an east-west
direction.
Commissioner Schroetke asked if the stadium is higher or lower than the surrounding properties.
Mr. Eddie Cheatham stated that the stadium will be higher than the properties to the south and not
necessarily higher than the properties to the north.
Commissioner Creighton asked if the lighting of a football field is considered to be a school
function.
Dr. Ted Gillum, 1321 Storm Drive, Bedford Texas, stated that during football season, there would
be approximately ten (10) night games which would need lighting, and during soccer season, there
would aiso be approximately ten (10) night games which would need lighting. Dr. Gillum stated that
in a worse-case scenario, there will be twenty (20) to thirty (30) night games a year.
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Vice-Chairman Potter asked Dr. Gillum his opinion of the northern road on this property. Dr.
Gillum stated that they have looked at every option possible to have intra-site circulation and stated
that there were problems with all of them. After researching the number of families that would have
children attending both schools, Dr. Gillum stated that approximately 25 to 75 families would fill
that category, so he does have some concems regarding the necessity of the road. Dr. Gillum stated
that approximately seventeen (17) buses would travel between the schools, and he does see an
advantage to keeping the buses on site.
Dr. Gillum stated that he would demand fencing on the south side of the proposed road, whether the
school district paid for it or whether the City paid for it. He said he would like to be very clear on
the direction he was given by the Board regarding the road. Dr. Gillum stated that the Board asked
him to designate a future R.O.W.; it would be school's road, and not the City's. Dr. Gillum stated
that the main reason the Board had for designating a future R.O.W. is in case demographics change
and the number of families traveling between the two (2) schools significantly increase, Carroll
I.S.D. will build the road if it is needed. He stated that personally he can see advantages and
disadvantages to having the road there.
Commissioner Creighton asked Dr. Gillum why the tennis courts are lighted. Dr. Gillum stated that
they are lighted primarily for joint use by the community at night, but he is not entirely opposed to
eliminating some of the lighting. Dr. Gillum stated that the school district has an agreement with
the City that when the schools are not using their facilities, they are open for use by the City.
Commissioner Schroetke asked Mr. Kline what route the buses will take. He stated that they will
come in the south entrance on White Chapel Boulevard and circle around the field house and go back
out the south entrance. Commissioner Schroetke stated that she does not see an overwhelming need
for the northern road for bus traffic. She asked Mr. Kline exactly how many buses will travel
between the two (2) schools, and Mr. Kline stated that seven (7) buses will need to go between the
schools.
Chairman Wright called for a recess at 9:06 p.m.
Chairman Wright called the meeting back to order at 9:23 p.m.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 03-20-97, tape 1, section #4052)
Commissioner Schroetke stated that she does not see the necessity for the northern road at all.
Commissioner Edmondson stated that she completely agrees with Commissioner Schroetke
regarding the road; she feels it should be eliminated. Commissioner Edmondson also stated that she
feels the two (2) schools should be kept as separate as possible. She does not think the tennis courts
should be lighted, and she would like to see the parking spaces removed that are directly north of
the courts and that were going to be used primarily for joint-use traffic.
Commissioner Murphy stated that he agrees with Commissioner Edmondson and Commissioner
Schroetke regarding the removal of the road.
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Vice-Chainnan Potter stated that there is much more danger in connecting the two (2) schools than
there would be benefit. He agrees with the previous Commissioners statements that the road should
be removed. Vice-Chairman Potter feels that the height of the fence between the schools should be
increased to 5' or 6'; he does not think that a 4' fence will keep kids from going between the schools.
He stated that he does not think any of the fields should be lighted; he does not think it is appropriate
for this area.
Mr. Kline stated that an interior sidewalk was accidentally left off the site plan, and he would like
to add a 6' sidewalk around the interior of the loop around the school building. Mr. Kline also asked
to move the sidewalk along White Chapel Boulevard to inside their property line; it is currently
shown in the R.O.W.
Chairman Wright stated that if there is a road on the north side, then he wants it to be where they
have agreed to place it tonight which is 25' further south than previously shown. He also said that
if the street is built, he wants a 5' chain link fence along the south side of the R.O.W. In his opinion,
Chairman Wright stated that he thinks the northern road should be there. Chairman Wright also
stated that he would like to see a 6' masonry or wood fence with a Type 'B' bufferyard along the
north and the south property lines with the stipulation that the applicant meet with each individual
property owner to see if they want the fence or don't want the fence. He stated that he does not think
there should be lights on any of the fields or joint use of any of the facilities.
Commissioner Creighton stated that she does not know enough about the traffic patterns in this area
to know whether or not a road is warranted, however, she does know that the intersection at Shady
Oaks and Southlake Boulevard already has extremely heavy traffic. She agrees with Chairman
Wright regarding the lighting of the fields; she does not think any should be lighted.
Commissioner Schroetke asked the City Manager what the timing is on getting a light placed at the
intersection of Shady Oaks Drive and Southlake Boulevard. City Manager Curtis E. Hawk stated
that there will be a light at this intersection, but he does not think it will take place before the
opening of this school.
Chairman Wright stated that if the Commission motions to approve this item subject to the changes
mentioned tonight, he will vote against it because the school refuses to remove the lights on the
fields.
Dr. Gillum stated that he is willing to remove the lights from the tennis courts but not from the
football field.
Vice-Chairman Potter reviewed the changes agreed upon by the Commission:
· amend Staff Review Comment #4 to provide a 6' masonry or wood fence on the north and
south property lines to fill in gaps unless a written waiver by the adjacent property owner
is received
· three (3) story maximum building height
· no lights on tennis courts or football field
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delete the northern R.O.W. west of the four way intersection and no improvements in the
area currently designated as R.O.W.
increase the height of the 4' chain link fence on the west property line to 5' chain link fence
add 6' sidewalks along the inside of the interior loop at the applicant's request
move the sidewalk out of R.O.W. on White Chapel Boulevard to the school's property
preserve ail trees shown on the February 12, 1997, submittal and add them to the current site
plan
preserve all trees currently shown in the northern R.O.W. west of the four way intersection
eliminate the dedication of all R.O.W. on the property with the exception of that on White
Chapel Boulevard
Vice-Chairman Potter asked Dr. G-ilium if he is willing to accept the above conditions. Dr. Gillum
stated that he agrees with all of the conditions except the removal of the lights on the football field.
Motion was made to approve ZA 97-002, subject to Site Plan Review Summary No. 3, dated March
14, 1997, and subject to the stipulations listed above.
Chairman Wright stated that he will vote against this because he feels that denial subject to the
changes sends a stronger message to City Council than approval subject to the changes. He predicts
that there will still be lights on the football field with this motion.
Commissioner Tate stated that he does not know if the Commission should be removing the R.O.W.
or not, but he hates the thought of removing it and then needing it later.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Nays:
Approved:
Potter
Murphy
Schroetke, Potter, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
Tate, Wright
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Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 03-20-97, tape 1, section #6608)
AGENDA ITEM #6. ZA 97-003. PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR CARROLL I.S.D. NO. 2
ADDITION:
Planner Chris Carpenter informed the Commission that the applicant's request is for the Preliminary
Plat of 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 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 were received, eight (8)
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of which were opposed, one (1) was in favor, and one (1) was undecided. Two (2) responses outside
the 200' notification area were received, and both were opposed.
Eddie Cheatham, Cheatham & Associates, 1601 E. Lamar Boulevard Suite 200, Arlington, Texas,
presented this item to the Commission. He stated that he has no problems with Staff Comments, but
asked that the R.O.W. dedication be removed on the plat also.
Chairman Wright opened the public hearing. No one in the audience stepped forward to speak.
Chairman Wright closed the public hearing.
Motion was made to approve ZA 97-003, subject to Plat Review Summary No. 3, dated March 14,
1997, removing the R.O.W. dedication on the entire property with the exception of that adjacent to
White Chapel Boulevard.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes~
Nays:
Approved:
Murphy
Schroetke
Schroetke, Potter, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
Tate, Wright
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Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 03-20-97, tape 1, section #6976)
AGENDA ITEM #7. ZA 97-013. REZONING AND SITE PLAN FOR ANTIOCH CHURCHES
AND MINISTRIES:
Planner Chris Carpenter informed the Commission that the applicant's request is for the Zoning and
Site Plan on property described as approximately 2.9571 acres situated in the J. Childress Survey,
Abstract No. 253, and being Tracts 1El and 1E2A. The property is located on the South side of
Randol Mill Avenue at the intersection of Marantha Way and Randol Mill Avenue. The current
zoning is "AG" Agricultural District (Tract 1E2A) and "S-P-1" Detailed Site Plan District (Tract
lEI). The requested zoning is "S-P-l" Detailed Site Plan District (Tract 1E2A). The Land Use
Category is Low Density Residential (may include limited low intensity office and/or retail uses).
The owner is John Kelly. The applicant is G. Phillip Morley. Seven (7) written notices were sent
to property owners within the 200' notification area, and two (2) responses were received which were
opposed, one (1) was received which was undecided, and one (1) was received which was in favor.
One (1) response outside the notification area was received and was opposed.
Commissioner Edmondson asked City staff to explain what improvements the applicant is
proposing. Planner Dennis Killough stated that the only addition is the parking area to the north.
Peter Brown, 920 S. Main, Suite 190, Grapevine, Texas, presented this item to the Commission. He
stated that the parking which is currently existing is not adequate to meet the Zoning Ordinance, and
therefore, they need more parking. He stated that he has no problems with any of the Staff
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Comments. Mr. Brown stated that the owner is going to put about $300,000 of improvements into
the site.
Vice-Chairman Potter asked what the use will be, and Planner Chris Carpenter stated that they are
asking for "CS" Community Service.
Del Kennedy, 7024 Baker Boulevard, Richland Hills, Texas, stated that Antioch Churches and
Ministries is a tax exempt organization who, for most intents and purposes, is a church organization.
He stated that the existing building is a shell in which they intend to renovate to a colonial-style
building.
Commissioner Edmondson stated that she cannot support this as presented and asked City staff if
the applicant should be required to supply the Commission with something that shows what they
intend the building to look like once its renovated. Mr. Killough stated that they supplied pictures
to show the Commission what is existing.
Mr. Killough stated that it is a requirement to state in writing somewhere on the plan the exact use
they are proposing. Mr. Killough also stated that if the applicant chooses to do anything different
than what is currently shown on the Site Plan, they are required to return with a Revised Site Plan.
Chairman Wright asked the applicant to remm to the Commission with a more detailed site plan and
with an elevation of what they intend to do on this site. He asked them to make comments on what
is to be removed and what will stay on the site.
Commissioner Tate asked the applicant if they intend to spend the entire $300,000 now or in
increments over a few years. He asked the applicant to supply the Commission with a plan of when
and what changes are going to take place.
Commissioner Edmondson asked how many staff members there are, and Mr. Kennedy stated that
there are currently about sixteen (16), and they hope to increase that number to about twenty-four
(24).
Vice-Chairman Potter asked the applicant to move the dumpster back from the road more.
Chairman Wright opened the public hearing.
Richard Spencer, 1440 Randol Mill, Southlake, Texas, stated that this is predominantly a residential
area, and he would like it to stay that way. He said that the property is situated on a blind curve and
to dump sixteen more people on this comer would be dangerous.
Chairman Wright left the public hearing open at this time.
Motion was made at the applicant's request to table and to continue the Public Hearing to the April
17, 1997, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, asking that the applicant return with
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a more detailed Site Plan showing elevations and landscaping and relocation of the dumpster away
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Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Nays:
Approved:
Creighton
Murphy
Schroetke, Tate, Wright, Potter, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
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Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 03-20-97, tape 2, section #953)
AGENDA ITEM #8. ZA 97-016. SITE PLAN OF FOX HOLLOW OFFICE:
Planner Cb_ds Carpenter informed the Commission that the applicant's request is for the Site Plan
of Lot 9, Block 1, Fox Hollow, and being approximately 1.146 acres situated in the T.M. Hood
Survey, Abstract No. 706. The property is located at 300 Block of Northwest Parkway West (State
Highway 114) approximately 145' west of the Northwest Parkway West (State Highway 114)
frontage and being approximately 1,400' west of the intersection of Northwest Parkrway West (State
Highway 114) and North White Chapel Boulevard. The current zoning is "O-1" Office District. The
Land Use Category is Mixed Density Residential (may include office buildings, hotels, and
commemial and retail centers that serve local and regional needs). The Corridor Recommendation
is Office Commercial. The owner and application is Four Peaks Development, Inc. Three (3)
written notices were sent to property owners within the 200' notification area, and no responses have
been received.
John Levitt, J. E. Levitt Engineers, Inc., 726 Commerce Street, Suite 104, Southlake, Texas,
presented this item to the Commission. He reviewed the new articulation plans in which he
distributed to the Commission at the meeting. Mr. Levitt stated that the building meets the
articulation requirements with the exception of two (2) walls. He asked for exception to Staff
Comment #7 which addresses the location of the dumpster. He also asked for exception of Staff
Comments #3c which addresses the driveway throat depth. Mr. Levitt stated that his revised plan
addresses Staff Comment #6 in which he has provided the 40' building setback. He asked the
Commission to waive the 8' screening requirement listed in Staff Comment #8. Mr. Levitt asked the
Commission to leave it to the adjacent residential property owners whether or not they want a fence
due to the large number of trees.
Commissioner Murphy stated that he feels there should be some screening device to prevent children
from wandering out to State Highway 114.
Commissioner Creighton suggested placing a brick and wrought iron type fencing in order to protect
the children, but not restricting the view of the trees.
Mr. McMahan suggested placing a 6' decorative wrought iron fence from the southeast comer of his
building to the east property line on approximately the 40' setback and from the northwest comer
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of his building to align perpendicular to the lot line between Lots 8 & 9 and to adjoin to the fence
on Lot 8 on approximately the 40' setback.
Chairman Wright opened the public hearing. No one in the audience stepped forward to speak.
Chairman Wright closed the public hearing.
Motion was made to approve ZA 97-016, subject to Site Plan Review Summary No. 1, dated
February 28, 1997, deleting Item #3c (required driveway throat depth); deleting the last sentence of
Item #6 (building encroachment); amending Item #7 (trash dumpster location) to allow location as
shown on plan, adding additional plantings around the dumpster screen wall; amending Item #8 (8'
screening required adjacent to residential properties) to allow providing a 6' decorative wrought iron
fence from the southeast comer of the building to the east property line on approximately the 40'
setback and from the northwest comer of his building to align perpendicular to the lot line between
Lots 8 & 9 and to adjoin to the fence on Lot 8 on approximately the 40' setback; and amending Item
#I0 (required horizontal and vertical articulation) to allow approximately 3' deviation from the
maximum allowed wall length of the most westerly wall on the south facade and the most northerly
wall on the west facade.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Nays:
Approved:
Potter
Murphy
Schroetke, Tate, Wright, Potter, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
None
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Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 03-20-97, tape 2, section #2170)
AGENDA ITEM #9. ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES:
AGENDA ITEM #10. ZA 97-017. REZONING OF 1966 EAST DOVE ROAD. AND
AQI~NDA ITEM #13. ZA 97-021. REZONING AND CONCEPT PLAN OF TIMBER LAKE
ESTATI~S;
Motion was made to table Agenda Items #9, 10, and 13, and to continue the Public Hearing, to the
April 3, 1997, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, due to Case Limitation
Resolution No. 95-24.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Nays:
Approved:
Tate
Creighton
Schroetke, Tate, Wright, Potter, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
None
7-0
Motion carded.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 03-20-97, tape 2, section # 1055)
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AGENDA ITEM # 11. ZA 97-019. REZONING AND CONCEPT PLAN FOR HARRELL PLACE.
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AGENDA ITEM #12. ZA 97-020. PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR HARRELI~ PLACE:
Motion was made at the applicant's request to table Agenda Items #11 and 12, and to continue the
Public Hearing, to the April 17, 1997, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Nays:
Approved:
Murphy
Edmondson
Schroetke, Tate, Wright, Potter, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
None
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Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 03-20-97, tape 2, section # 1090)
Zoning Adminislxator Karen Gandy encouraged the Commissioners to participate in a Work Group
in order to study the ordinances prior to the ordinances being presented to the Commission. Ms.
Gandy stated that she is willing to commit her Thursday evenings to assist the Work Groups. She
asked if the Commission would be willing to meet on March 27, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. to review the
Personal Care Facilities and Park Dedication Provisions, and the majority agreed to meet with her
on that night.
AGENDA ITEM #14. MEET1NG ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made to approve the adjournment of the meeting at 11:44 p.m. on March 20, 1997.
Motion:
Second:
myes:
Nays:
Approved:
Murphy
Tate
Schroetke, Tate, Wright, Potter, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
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Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 03-20-97, tape 2, section ~2512)
Chairman
ATTEST:
Lori A. Farwell
Community Development Secretary
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