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REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION MEETING
June 19,1997
COMMISSION PRESENT: Chairman Joe Wright; Vice-Chairman James Murphy; Commissioners
Ann Creighton, Debra Edmondson, Rob Jones, F. C. LeVrier, and Lanny Tate
COMMISSION ABSENT: None
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Zoning Administrator Karen Gandy, City Engineer Ron Harper, Planner
Chris Carpenter, and Community Development Secretary Loft Farwell
The meeting was called to order Chairman Wright at 7:05 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM #2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Chairman Wright opened discussion of the minutes of the June 5, 1997, Regular Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting.
Motion was made to approve the June 5, 1997, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes,
as amended in work session.
Motion: Creighton
Second: Murphy
Ayes: Jones, Tate, Wright, Murphy, Creighton
Nays: None
Abstain: LeVrier, Edmondson
Approved: 5-0-2
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 06-19-97, tape 1, section #23
AGENDA ITEM #3. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS:
There were no comments from the City staff or the Commission.
AGENDA ITEM #8. ZA 97-074. REZONING:
AGENDA ITEM #9. ZA 97-075. SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES FOR ON-PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT SOLANA MARRIOTT HOTEL:
AGENDA ITEM #IO. ZA 97-076. SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES FOR ON-PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT CHILI'S RESTAURANT AT SOLANA:
AGENDA ITEM #1 1. ZA 97-077. SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES FOR ON-PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT RAKIP (JIM) LUSHA D/B/A LA
SCALA RESTAURANT:
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Motion was made to table ZA 97-074, ZA 97-075, ZA 97-076, and ZA 97-077, and to continue the
Public Hearing on these items to the July 3, 1997, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Nays:
Approved:
Murphy
Tate
Jones, Tate, Wright, LeVrier, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
None
7-0
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 06-19-97, tape 1, section #56)
AGENDA ITEM #12. ZA 97-021. REZON1NG AND CONCEPT PLAN OF TIMBER LAKE
ESTATES:
Commissioner Edmondson stated she will vote to table this item this time, but due to the applicant
previously tabling four (4) times and simply not appearing at one (1) meeting, she will not support
another request to table. Commissioner Edmondson also reminded City staff that the City Attorney
indicated the property owners within 200' of this property should be notified again.
Motion was made to table ZA 97-021 to continue the Public Hearing to the July 17, 1997, Regular
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Motion: Tate
Second: Murphy
Ayes: Jones, Tate, Wright, LeVrier, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
Nays: None
Approved: %0
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 06-19-97, tape 1, section # 135)
AGENDA ITEM #14. ZA 97-062. PLAT REVISION FOR THE PROPOSED LOT 3R-1. J.G.
ALLEN NO. 18 ADDITION:
Motion was made to table ZA97-062 and to continue the Public Hearing to the July 17, 1997,
Regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Motion: Murphy
Second: Tate
Ayes: Jones, Tate, Wright, LeVrier, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Motion carried.
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(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 06-19-97, tape 1, section # 156)
AGENDA ITEM #4. ZA 97-072. FINAL PLAT FOR KIRKWOOD HOLLOW. PHASE I. AND
AGENDA ITEM #5. ZA 97-073. F1NAL PLAT FOR SOUTH HOLLOW. PHASE II:
These items were on consent agenda and were approved with one motion.
Motion was made to approve ZA 97-072 subject to Plat Review Summary No. 1, dated June 13,
1997, and ZA 97-073 subject to Plat Review Summary No. 1, dated June 13, 1997.
Motion: Murphy
Second: Tate
Ayes: Jones, Tate, Wright, LeVrier, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 06-19-97, tape 1, section # 196)
AQENDA ITEM #6. 97-055. REZONING:
Planner Chris Carpenter informed the Commission that this request is for a Zoning Change on
property legally described as approximately 5.63 acres situated in the Thomas Easter Survey,
Abstract No. 474, being a portion of Tract 5. The property is located approximately 200' east of the
2400 Block of Crooked Lane. The current zoning is "AG" Agricultural District. The requested
zoning is "O-1 "Office District. The Land Use Category is Industrial. The owner and applicant is
Ken Smith. Nine (9) notices were sent to the incorrect property owners and resulted in no responses
being received. A second notification occurred in which six (6) notices were sent to property owners
within the 200' notification area, and three (3) responses have been received in which all were
opposed..
John Levitt, d E. Levitt Engineers, 726 Commerce Street, Southlake, Texas, presented this item to
the Commission. Mr. Levitt stated that he agrees to the 20' bufferyard and the 6' wood fence as
agreed to in the previous meeting.
Commissioner Jones asked Mr. Levitt what he intends to do to meet the 8' screening requirement,
and Mr. Levitt stated that he will commit to planting evergreen trees, such as pines and cedars.
Commissioner Creighton asked Mr. Levitt if he would be willing to build a masonry fence instead
of a wood fence, and he stated that due to the time it has taken to rezone this property and the money
involved, he cannot commit to a masonry fence at this time. Mr. Levitt stated that he has been
unable to determine the cost of a masonry fence. Mr. Levitt stated that they are considering the
possibility of rezoning this property to "S-P-2" (which was their previous request) and will work
with the neighbors regarding the type of fencing sometime in the furore.
Chairman Wright opened the public hearing.
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Lowell Morrison, 710 Whispering Woods Circle, Southlake, Texas, stated that he preferred the
previous "S-P-2" zoning application due to the building setback requirements and the fencing
requirements. He stated that he would offer to pay for a portion of a masonry fence if Mr. Smith
would be willing to build a masonry fence.
Bobby Struempler, 700 Whispering Woods Circle, Southlake, Texas, asked if the applicant will be
responsible for the maintenance of the wood fence, and Chairman Wright confirmed that to be true.
Mr. Stmempler stated that he would like to see a larger bufferyard required. Mr. Stmempler stated
that he would rather see the "O-1 "zoning on this property than the "S-P-2" with "I-I "uses.
Commissioner Edmondson asked if there would be some compromise that would appeal to both the
applicant and the residents, such as a masonry/wood combination. Mr. Levitt stated that they cannot
do that at this time.
Ken Schaffer stated that he prefers the "O-1" zoning in lieu of the "S-P-2" zoning. He asked the
Commission to clarify the bufferyard requirements along the back of his property.
Chairman Wright closed the public hearing.
Vice-Chairman Murphy stated that on the Preliminary Plat, it shows a 20' bufferyard along the entire
west boundary up to Crooked Lane, and Mr. Levitt stated that he agrees to a 20' bufferyard.
Commissioner Creighton stated, that, in the City Council meeting on the office property to the north,
Mr. Levitt agreed to build residential-style office buildings with pitched roofs which she feels will
be more conducive to mainta'ming the property values for the residents along Whispering Woods.
She is also glad that the applicant agreed to place a 20' bufferyard with evergreen trees all the way
up to Crooked Lane.
Motion was made to approve ZA 97-055, requiring a 20' bufferyard on the west property line with
a 6' wood fence with a mixture of pines and cedars for an 8' screening device.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Nays:
Approved:
Tate
Murphy
Jones, Tate, Wright, LeVrier, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
None
7-0
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 06-19-97, tape I, section # 1188)
Chairman Wright stated to Mr. Levitt that since there are some neighbors who would like to see a
masonry fence and are willing to help pay for it, he would like to see him accommodate the
neighbors if at all possible.
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AGENDA ITEM #7. ZA 97-067. PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR STONECREST BUSINESS PARK:
Planner Chris Carpenter informed the Commission that this request is for a Preliminary Plat for
Stonecrest Business Park, being legally described as approximately 43.69 acres situated in the
Thomas Easter Survey, Abstract No. 474, and being Tracts 5, 5A, I IA, and I I B. This plat proposes
twenty-four (24) lots. The property is located on the east side of Crooked Lane and approximately
560' south of the intersection East Southlake Boulevard (F.M. 1709) and Crooked Lane. The current
zoning is "AG" Agricultural District, "I-1" Light Industrial District, and "O-1" Office District. The
Land Use Category is Industrial. The owners and applicants are Ken and Darla Smith. Fourteen
(14) written notices were sent to property owners within the 200' notification area, and three (3)
responses were received which were opposed and four (4) responses have been received of which
one (1) was in favor and three (3) were opposed.
dohn Levitt, J. E. Levitt Engineers, 726 Commerce Street, Southlake, Texas, presented this item to
the Commission.
Vice-Chairman Murphy asked if the City of Grapevine has agreed to the allow the southern road
connection into Grapevine. Mr. Levitt stated that neither the City of Grapevine nor Trammell Crow
Company have yet agreed to allow the street as shown on this plat. Mr. Levitt asked that the
Commission approve a south exit from this property, either as shown or further to the west into the
City of Southlake.
Commissioner Edmondson stated her concern about industrial truck traffic having access to Crooked
Lane. Mr. Levitt stated that he would prohibit any track traffic to Crooked Lane via Graphics Drive
by possibly creating an ordinance.
Commissioner Edmondson stated that she noticed in the City Council meeting minutes that Mr.
Levitt acknowledged that the office buildings would be residential-style with pitched roofs, and Mr.
Levitt agreed to that requirement
Chairman Wright opened the public hearing.
Pam Morrison, 71 0 Whispering Woods, $outhlake, Texas, stated that she does not have a problem
with the south connection as shown, hut she would be very concerned about the connection being
moved further west which would be closer to her home.
Chairman Wright closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Creighton stated her extreme concern regarding the increased volume of traffic
generated by this property. She stated that it is already very difficult to commute in the morning and
in the evening by way of Southlake Boulevard.
Chairman Wright stated that the opening of this property to Commerce Business Park, which opens
to Commerce Street and will open to Highway 26, will provide some relief. He stated that he
believes the truck traffic will use Highway 26 instead of Southlake Boulevard.
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Motion was made to approve ZA97-067, subject to Plat Review Sununary No. 2, dated June 13,
1997, stating that the Commission's preference is for the southern connection to go through the
Trammell Crow property into the City of Grapevine and clarifying that there will only be one (1)
southern exit.
Motion:
Second:
myesi
Nays:
Approved:
Murphy
Jones
Jones, Tate, Wright, LeVrier, Murphy
Edmondson, Creighton
5-2
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 06-19-97, tape 1, section #2284)
AGENDA ITEM #13. ZA97-061. SITE PLAN OF SOUTHLAKE CHURCH OF CHRIST
EDUCATION BUILDING:
Planner Chris Carpenter informed the Commission that this request is for a Site Plan of the proposed
Lot 3R-l, J. G. Allen No. 18 Addition on property legally 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 I and a portion of Lot 2,
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 I 1 284, Page I 1 2 1, Deed Records, Tarrant County,
Texas. The property is located on the southwest comer of the intersection of Brock Drive and West
Southlake Boulevard (F.M. 1709). The current zoning is "CS" Community Service District. The
Land Use Category is Low Density Residential and Public/Semi-Public. The Corridor
Recommendation is Residential. The owner is Southlake Church of Christ. The applicant is Larry
D. Stone. Eleven (I 1) written notices were sent to property owners within the 200' notification area,
and no responses have been received.
Larry Foxworth (Cone-Foxworth Architects) 6112 McCart Avenue, Suite 104, Fort Worth, Texas,
presented this item to the Commission. He stated that he has no problems with any of the Staff
Comments.
Chairman Wright asked Mr. Foxworth if he intends to meet the articulation requirements, and Mr.
Foxworth stated that he will meet the requirements.
Commissioner Edmondson stated that she is very hesitant to sign off on the articulation without
seeing it first.
Commissioner LeVrier asked the applicant if he intends to submit more detailed articulation exhibits
to City Council. Mr. Foxworth stated that he has never worked with the City of Southlake before
and that he tried to address the requirements as best he could. Mr. Foxworth stated that he will
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definitely meet the requirements, though.
Commissioner Tare stated that the Commission frequently approves cases without seeing ail of the
requirements met in the StaffComments, and that if the applicant says he will meet the requirements,
then the Commission expects him (the applicant) to meet the requirements. Commissioner Tate
stated that he does not have a problem with this scenario.
Commissioner LeVrier suggested that the applicant provide more detailed elevations to present to
City Council, and Mr. Foxworth stated that he will do that.
Commissioner Edmondson stated that she feels that the applicant should return to the Commission
in two (2) weeks with more detailed elevations.
Commissioner Jones thanked the applicant for the detail on all of the other items he provided to the
Commission. Commissioner Jones stated that he understands that the applicant has not worked with
the City of Southlake before and did not know which bases to cover, but he wanted to let the
applicant know how much he appreciated the work.
Chairman Wright opened the public hearing.
Wayne Haney (SPIN #15 Representative) 400 Brock, Southlake, Texas, stated that he sees this as a
continuation of the plan that ail of the neighbors have watched develop all along; it is just one more
step. He said that he has spoken to several of the neighbors and no one seems to have any problems
with the plan.
Vice-Chairman Murphy asked Mr. Haney if he and the neighbors feel that the initial drainage
problems have been addressed, and Mr. Haney stated that the general consensus is that they have
been addressed.
Chairman Wright closed the public hearing.
Vice-Chairman Murphy stated that this plan shows about I 00 parking spaces too many and asked
City staff how many are needed. Zoning Administrator Karen Gandy stated that it is based on the
amount of seating in the sanctuary on a 1:3 ratio.
Larry Stone (Staff Minister with Southlake Church of Christ) stated that they will continue to
function in the exist'mg sanctuary which has a seating capacity of 500. He stated that the church has
two (2) services with a class period between the two (2) services. Mr. Stone stated that there is an
overlap in the parking.
Commissioner Creighton asked Mr. Haney if the neighbors are satisfied with the lighting on the
church property, and Mr. Haney stated that there are no concerns with lighting.
Vice-Chairman Murphy stated that he would also like to see more detail in the elevations, but he
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understands that the applicant has agreed to meet all of the requirements.
Motion was made to approve ZA 97-061, subject to Site Plan Review Summary No. 1, dated June
13,1997.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Nays:
Approved:
Murphy
Tate
Jones, Tate, Wright, LeVrier, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
None
7-0
Motion carried.
Ms. Gandy put the applicant on notice that he would need to have resubmittals to the city by
Monday, June 23, at 5:00 p.m., in order to get in the City Council packet.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 06-19-97, tape 1, section #3039)
AGENDA ITEM # 1 5. ZA 97-064. SITE PLAN OF SOUTHRIDGE CENTER. LOT 4. BLOCK
6. SOUTHRIDGE LAKES,
ZA 97-065. DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF TIMARRON ADDITION - WYNDSOR CREEK. PHASE
II. AND
ZA 97-066. PRELIMINARY PLAT OF TIMARRON ADDITION - WYNDSOR CREEK. PHASE
11.'
Motion was made to table ZA 97-064, ZA 97-065, and ZA 97-066, and to continue the Public
Hearing on these items to the July 3, 1997, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Nays:
Approved:
Murphy
Tate
Jones, Tate, Wright, LeVrier, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
None
7-0
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 06-19-97, tape 1, section #3087)
AGENDA ITEM # 1 6. MEETING ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made to approve the adjournment of the meeting at 8:40 p.m. on June 19, 1997.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes2
Nays:
Approved:
Murphy
Edmondson
Jones, Tate, Wright, LeVrier, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
None
7-0
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Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 06-19-97, tape 1, section #3100)
ATTEST:
Loft A. Farwell
Community Development Secretary
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