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REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION MEETING
July 17, 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: City Attomey Wayne K. Olson, Zoning Administrator Karen Gandy, City
Engineer Ron Harper, Planner Chris Carpenter, Planner Dennis Killough, and Community
Development Secretary Lori Farwell
WORK SESSION: The work session was held to discuss agenda items by the Commission and the
staff.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wright at 7:02 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM #2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Chairman Wright opened discussion of the minutes of the July 3, 1997, Regular Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting.
Motion was made to approve the July 3, 1997, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes
as presented.
Motion: Murphy
Second: Tate
Ayes: Jones, Tate, Wright, LeVrier, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 07-17-97, tape 1, section #1113)
AGENDA ITEM #3. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS:
Zoning Administrator Karen Gandy reminded the Commission of their work session on July 24,
1997, with the SP1N standing committee. She also informed the Commission of a COG class
available to them on September 12, 1997. She asked them to inform Community Development
Secretary Lori Farwell if they want to attend.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 07-17-97, tape 1, section #1135)
AGENDA ITEM #4. ZA 97-062. PLAT REVISION FOR THE PROPOSED LOT 3R-1. J.Q,
ALLEN NO. 18 ADDITION:
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Motion was made at the applicant's request to withdraw ZA 97-062.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Nays:
Approved:
Murphy
Edmondson
Jones, Tate, Wright, LeVrier, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
None
7-0
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 07-17-97, tape 1, section #1161)
AGENDA ITEM #8. ZA 97-081. SITE PLAN ON THE PROPOSED LOT 2. COMMERCE
SOUARE:
Motion was made at the applicant's request to table ZA97-081 and to continue the Public Heating
to the August 7, 1997, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Motion: Murphy
Second: Creighton
Ayes: Jones, Tate, Wright, LeVrier, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 07-17-97, tape 1, section # 1182)
AGENDA ITEM #9. ZA 97-085. SITE PLAN FOR SOLANA PARK CIRCLE:
Motion was made at the applicant's request to table ZA97-085 and to continue the Public Hearing
to the August 21, 1977, Planning and Zoning Conunission meeting.
Motion: Murphy
Second: Creighton
Ayes: Jones, Tate, Wright, LeVrier, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 07-17-97, tape 1, section #1203)
AGENDA ITEM #16. ZA 97-021. REZONING AND CONCEPT PLAN FOR TIMBER LAKE
ESTATES:
Motion was made at the applicant's request to withdraw ZA 97-021.
Motion: Murphy
Second: Creighton
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Ayes: Jones, Tate, Wright, LeVrier, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 07-17-97, tape 1, section #1223)
AGENDA ITEM #5. ZA 97-083. REZON1NG AND CONCEPT PLAN FOR T. W. KING WATER
STORAGE TANK AND TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER:
Planner Chris Carpenter informed the Commission that this item is for a zoning change on property
legally described as 4.5 acres situated in the R. D. Price Survey, Abstract No. 992D, Tract 21. The
property is located on the west side ofT. W. King Road approximately 700' south of the intersection
of West Bob Jones Road and T. W. King Road. The current zoning is "AG" Agricultural District.
The requested zoning is "CS" Community Service District. The Land Use Category is Medium
Density Residential. The Owner and Applicant is the City of Southlake. Ten (10) written notices
were sent to property owners within the 200' notification area, and one (1) response was received
which was opposed.
Mr. Carpenter stated that the correct height for the elevated storage tank is 165' and asked the
Commissioners to make that correction on the Concept Plan.
Eddie Cheatham (Cheatharn & Associates) 1601 E. Larnar Boulevard, Suite 200, Arlington, Texas,
and Johnny Knight (Deputy Director of Support Services for the Department of Public Safety) 650
Cherry Court, Southlake, Texas, presented this item to the Commission. Mr. Knight stated that the
Denton County SherifFs Department contacted the City of Southlake regarding the possibility of
placing a tower on this site because they have been having problems with radial coverage and
emergency service calls. He stated that both the City of Southlake and Denton County are having
problems with coverage and that this site is a good location due to the topography of the area.
Commissioner Creighton asked City staff if the Trophy Club residents adjacent to this site have been
notified of this application. Mr. Carpenter stated that it is the City's policy to send a courtesy notice
to the City of Trophy Club, and it would be up to them to further notify their residents.
Chairman Wright opened the public hearing.
William Lamoreaux stated that he is in favor of the water storage tank and opposed to the
telecommunication tower. He stated that this site is located in a residentially-designated area, and
the telecommunication tower should not be there.
Chairman Wright closed the public hearing.
Vice-Chairman Murphy asked if this tower could possibly serve as a joint-use site with a cellular
company or a long distance provider, and Mr. Knight stated that it is possible for the City to lease
space to these types of companies and that the City will consider that option in the future.
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Commissioner Edmondson asked if the City's needs would be met if this tower were 100' shorter.
Mr. Knight stated that if the tower were 100' shorter, it would reduce the area of coverage by
approximately 12 to 14 miles.
Commissioner Creighton asked what the City of Southlake gets in exchange for providing coverage
to the surrounding cities. Mr. Knight stated that the City currently leases space from the City of Fort
Worth, and if their site goes down, the City of Southlake does not have another site to build to. He
also stated that the City of Southlake's portion of the City of Fort Worth's radio system is full, and
cannot be added to without considerable cost. Mr. Knight stated that the cost of construction,
maintenance, and insurance for the telecommunication tower will be paid by Denton County.
Chairman Wright asked what the maximum height allowed for an antenna on top of the water tower
would be, and Mr. Ron Harper stated that structurally, a 50' antenna could probably be placed on top
the water tower.
Mr. Knight stated that currently there are portions of Southlake where the Department of Public
Safety cannot operate their mobile phones, radios, and/or pagers.
Vice-Chairman Murphy asked City staff if they feel the Commission would be setting an unhealthy
precedent for cellular companies if they were to allow the height variance for this tower. Zoning
Administrator Karen Gandy stated that she feels the demand for cellular service is going to be
increasing in the furore. She stated that the 120' height restriction seems to be adequate for the
cellular providers she has spoken to. She further pointed out that the zoning ordinance does exempt
govemmental entities' and franchised public utilities' communication antennas or commtmication
structures, utility poles and towers, and water tanks from height restrictions.
Commissioner LeVrier stated that any other applicant would have to meet the requirements of the
2:1 ratio, and he feels the City of Southlake should, too. He stated that he thinks this site is too small
for a tower of the height requested and to place this tower so close to residential would be placing
those residents at a great risk if the tower ever collapsed.
Chairman Wright suggested allowing the City the option to build a 50' antenna on top of the water
tower if they need to.
Motion was made to approve ZA97-083, approving the water tower as presented and limiting the
telecommunication tower to 120', granting no variances with the exception of Items #la, lb and If
and requiring the type of tower to be determined by engineers.
Motion: LeVrier
Second: Murphy
Ayes: Jones, Tate, Wright, LeVrier, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Motion carried.
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(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 07-17-97, tape 1, section #2538)
AGENDA ITEM #6. ZA 97-084. SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR T. W. KING
TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER:
Planner Chris Carpenter informed the Commission that this item is a Specific Use Permit for a
Telecommunication Tower on the property described as 4.5 acres situated in the R. D. Price Survey,
Abstract No. 992D, Tract 21. The property is located on the west side of T. W. King Road
approximately 700' south of the intersection of West Bob Jones Road and T. W. King Road. The
current zoning is "AG" Agricultural District. The proposed zoning is "CS" Community Service
District. The Land Use Category is Medium Density Residential. The Owner and Applicant is the
City of Southlake. Nine (9) written notices were sent to property owners within the 200' notification
area, and one (1) response was received which was opposed.
dohnny Knight (Deputy Director of Support Services for the Department of Public Safety) 650
Cherry Court, Southlake, Texas, presented this item to the Commission
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 ZA97-084, limiting the telecommunication tower to 120', granting no
variances with the exception of Items #1 a, 1 b and 1 f and requiring the type of tower to be determined
by engineers.
Motion: LeVrier
Second: Murphy
Ayes: Jones, Tate, Wright, LeVrier, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 07-17-97, tape 1, section #2739)
AGENDA ITEM #7. ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 480-Z. ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR
GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS (WITH OR WITHOUT CONVENIENCE STORES. CAR
WASHES AND OTHER RELATED ANCILLARY USES);
Zoning Administrator Karen Gandy presented this item to the Commission. The Commission
continued their discussion regarding restricting the hours of operation for car washes adjacent to
residential. City Attorney Wayne K. Olson stated his concern about the defensibility of that unless
a rational basis can be documented and reasonable hours can be determined for requiring such a
restriction.
Commissioner Edmondson stated that she wants to see these residential adjacency issues spelled out
in this ordinance and for them not to be delayed to a later ordinance revision.
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Vice-Chairman Murphy asked City staff if there is a way they can start measuring decibels of noise
which affect setbacks and types of uses. Mr. Olson stated that he feels that is a good idea but does
not think the Commission even needs to go that far.
Mr. Olson offered an alternative means of accomplishing the same protection without drawing a
possible challenge of interfering with interstate commerce. He suggested reviewing alternative
methods of reducing the impact of these uses, such as, the placement of berms, additional planting
materials, and fencing where additional protections were warranted. He stated that using these
methods rather than restricting hours of operation might avoid~ drawing challenges of interfering
with interstate commerce.
Ms. Gandy stated that many of the Commission's concerns might be better addressed in the revisions
to the Corridor Overlay Study where they can be applied to all uses within the Corridor.
Commissioner Edmondson questioned how soon the City is going to start making these revisions
in the Corridor Overlay Study and stated that she feels very uncomfortable putting off these
decisions to a later date. She asked City staffwhen that day would come. Ms. Gandy stated that she
is working diligently on several ordinances already as set forth in the priority listing from the
Council. Commissioner Edmondson stated that she would like to hear from the City Council when
the revisions to the Corridor Overlay Study will be made.
Vice-Chairman Murphy stated that he is concerned with the statement regarding the restriction of
service stations located within 1,000' of a public school and will not include that in his motion.
Under "Development Regulations," Vice-Chairman Murphy stated that he would like to leave in
both the stricken sentence regarding the pitched roof requirement and the stricken sentence regarding
the types of building materials.
Commissioner Creighton stated that the only thing she disagrees with Commissioner Murphy on is
that she would like to see all signage subject to the current sign ordinance requirements.
Chairman Wright opened the public hearing.
FrankPutt, 2 Palomino Court, Trophy Club, Texas, stated that he objects to service stations and dry
cleaning plants being eliminated from the "C-2" zoning district.
Ms. Gandy stated that dry cleaning operations are not under consideration tonight and that there are
no proposed changes to dry cleaning operations at this time.
Daviddohnson, 823 Pearl, Southlake, Texas, stated that he deals with noise levels on a daily basis
in his profession. He said that there are several businesses in the area who measure noise levels and
train personnel to operate the testing equipment. He thinks the Commission can legally place
requirements on businesses regarding items such as noise levels and its footage from adjacent
residential properties and have it upheld in court.
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Chairman Wright closed the public hearing.
Motion was made to approve Zoning Ordinance No. 480-Z, limiting the hours of operation on car
washes adjacent to residentially zoned properties; stating that the dumpsters shall not be placed
within 50' of residentially zoned property; requiring a pitched roof on service stations; requiring
building materials on all exterior facades to be constructed of the same material
Motion: Murphy
Second: Tate
Ayes: Jones, Tate, Wright, LeVrier, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Motion carried.
Vice-Chairman Murphy stated that he would like to recommend to City Council that certain
residential adjacency issues, such as: noise attenuation, lighting and residential-style roof design be
addressed in either amendments to the corridor overlay zone or neighborhood preservation ordinance
draft as well as an amendment to the sign ordinance defining readerboard signs needed by service
stations for "replaceable pricing."
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 07-17-97, tape 1, section #5348)
Chairman Wright called for a recess at 8:56 p.m.
Chairman Wright called the meeting back to order at 9:07 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM #10. ZA 97-086. REVISED CONCEPT PLAN FOR SOUTHLAKE WOODS
AND STONEBURY:
Planner Chris Carpenter informed the Commission that this request is a Revised Concept Plan for
Southlake Woods and Stonebury, on property legally described as being approximately 73.9846
acres situated in the W.R. Eaves Survey, Abstract No. 500, being Tracts 2A4, 2A5, and a portion of
2A2; the T.J. Thompson Survey, Abstract No. 1502, being Tracts 1D, 2, 2A2, 2A3 and 2B; and
being 23.1641 acres known as Stonebury, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County,
Texas, according to the plat recorded in Cabinet A, Slide 2917, Plat Records, Tan'ant County, Texas.
The property is located north of Continental Boulevard, west of Peytonville Avenue, east of Davis
Boulevard, and south of Southlake Boulevard (F.M. 1709). The current zoning is "SF-20A" Single
Family Residential District. The Land Use Category is Medium Density Residential. The Owner
is Toll Brothers, Inc. The Applicant is Dowdey, Anderson and Associates, Inc. Thirty-seven (37)
written notices were sent to property owners within the 200' notification area, and four (4) responses
were received, one (1) of which was opposed, two (2) were undecided, and one (1) was in favor.
Elvio Bruni (Toll Brothers, Inc.) 2210 Stanford Court, McKinney, Texas, presented this item to the
Commission. He stated that Lot 1, Block 1, which is located on Continental Boulevard, will only
be open space; it will not be an amenity center.
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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 ZA97-086, subject to Concept Plan Review Summary No. 1, dated
July 11, 1997.
Motion: Murphy
Second: Tate
Ayes: Tate, Wright, LeVrier, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
Nays: None
Abstain: Jones
Approved: 6-0-1
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 07-17-97, tape 1, section #5751)
AQENDA ITEM #11. ZA 97-087. REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR SOUTHLAKE WOODS
AND STONEBURY:
Planner Chris Carpenter informed the Commission that this request is for a Revised Preliminary Plat
for Southlake Woods and Stonebury, being legally described as 113.04 Acres being Tracts 2A4, 2A5
and 2A2 in the W.R. Eaves Survey, Abstract No. 500; Tracts 1D, 2, 2A, 2A2, 2A3 and 2B, T.J.
Thompson Survey, Abstract No. 1502; a Plat Revision of Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, Airpark Estates, as
recorded in Volume 388-123, Page 99, P.R.T.C.T.; and being 23.1641 acres known as Stonebury,
an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in
Cabinet A, Slide 2917, Plat Records, Tarrant County, Texas. The property is located north of
Continental Boulevard, west of Peytonville Avenue, east of Davis Boulevard, and south of Southlake
Boulevard (F.M. 1709). The current zoning is "SF-20A" Single Family Residential District. The
Land Use Category is Low Density Residential and Medium Density Residential. The owner is
Toll Brothers, Inc. The applicant is Dowdey, Anderson and Associates, Inc. Fifty-three (53)
written notices were sent to property owners within the 200' notification area, and five (5)
responses were received One (I) of which was opposed, two (2) were undecided, and two (2)
were in favor.
Elvio Bruni (Toll Brothers, Inc.) 2210 Stanford Court, McKinney, Texas, presented this item to the
Commission. He asked for a variance to Item #11 which addresses a 30' building setback on four
(4) lots in lieu of a 35' building 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 ZA97-087, subject to Plat Review Summary No. 1, dated July 11,
1997, deleting Item #11 (building setback).
Motion: Murphy
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Second:
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Nays:
Abstain:
Approved:
Tate
Tate, Wright, LeVrier, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
None
Jones
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Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 07-17-97, tape 1, section #6074)
AOENDA ITEM #12. ZA 97-088. PLAT REVISION FOR THE PROPOSED LOTS SR. 8X
(COMMON AREA NO. 2). 10R. 1 IR. 12R. AND 13R. BLOCK 2. AND LOT 13R. BLOCK 1.
STONEBURY:
Planner Chris Carpenter informed the Commission that this request is for a Plat Revision for the
proposed Lots 8R, 8X (Common AreaNo. 2), 10R, 11R, 12R, and 13R, Block 2, and Lot 13R, Block
1, Stonebury, being a revision of Lots 8 through 13, Block 2, and Lot 13, Block 1, Stonebury, an
addition to the City of Southlake, Tan'ant County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in Cabinet
A, Slide 2917, Plat Records, Tarrant County, Texas, and a portion of Tract 2A2 situated in the W.
R. Eaves Survey, Abstract 500. The property is located on Stonebury Drive approximately 700' west
of the intersection of South Peytonville Avenue and Stonebury Drive. The current zoning is "SF-
20A" Single Family Residential District. The Land Use Category is Medium Density Residential.
The owner is Toll Brothers, Inc. The applicant is Dowdey, Anderson and Associates, Inc. Two (2)
written notices were sent to property owners within the 200' notification area, and no responses have
been received.
Elvio Bruni (Toll Brothers, Inc.) 2210 Stanford Court, McKinney, Texas, presented this item to the
Commission. He stated that he has no problems with any of the Staff Comments.
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 ZA97-088, subject to Plat Review Summary No. 1, dated July 11,
1997.
Motion: Murphy
Second: Tate
Ayes: Tate, Wright, LeVrier, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
Nays: None
Abstain: Jones
Approved: 6-0-1
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 07-17-97, tape 1, section #6346)
AGENDA ITEM #13. ZA 97-089. SITE PLAN FOR OAKMONT PLAZA:
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Planner Chris Carpenter informed the Commission that this request is a Site Plan for Oakmont Plaza,
on property legally described as being Lot 3, Block 3, Diamond Circle Estates, an addition to the
City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in Volume 388-177, Page
7, Plat Records, Tarrant County, Texas. The property is located at 316 East Southlake Boulevard
(F.M. 1709) on the northwest comer of the intersection of Diamond Boulevard and East Southlake
Boulevard (F.M. 1709). The current zoning is "O-I" Office District. The Land Use Category is
Mixed Use. The owner and applicant is 2 Diamond Ltd. Eleven (11) written notices were sent to
property owners within the 200' notification area, and four (4) responses were received which were
all opposed. Twenty-seven (27) responses outside the 200' notification area were received and were
all opposed.
Richard Myers (Realty Capital Corporation) 2425 Southlake Boulevard, Suite 50, Southlake, Texas,
presented this item to the Commission. Mr. Myers stated that he has tried to work with the property
owner to the west, Gary Yarborough, regarding a common access easement. He stated that, to date,
he has had no luck in that endeavor. Mr. Myers stated that he recently received a letter from Mr.
Yarborough which stated that he (Mr. Yarborough) was unwilling to grant a common access
easement agreement unless Mr. Myers agreed to cut his building size in half. Mr. Myers said that
he would be willing to take 100% of the maintenance cost of the shared driveway if he could obtain
the common access easement. He stated that, if the City decides to use their condemnation powers
to obtain the access easement, he would go ahead and build a temporary drive to his property until
the shared drive was obtained; he stated that he would then tear out his existing driveway and build
the portion of the new driveway to connect to Mr. Yarborough's property. Mr. Myers stated that,
on the north side of his property, he will commit to plantings similar to the ones between Arvida's
Southridge Lakes "C-3" property and their residential property, and he will also place a berm similar
to their berm. Mr. Myers stated that he is willing to reduce is pitch somewhat in order to meet the
4:1 slope line. Mr. Myers also stated that he will articulate the back of the building in order to
exceed the articulation requirements.
Chairman Wright opened the public hearing.
Richard O'Day, 921 Emerald Drive, Southlake, Texas, stated that he is opposed to this request. He
stated that this building dwarfs the surrounding buildings. He stated his discontent with the looks
of the back of the building. He stated that this building is too large for this comer and too tall to be
adjacent to residential. Mr. O'Day stated that he does not like to think about someone looking into
his home and his backyard. He stated that Mr. Myers did not contact him until the night before this
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Sara Mellinger, 919 Emerald Drive, Southlake, Texas, stated that she brought in a response to the
City offices. She stated that Mr. Myers did not contact her at all. She is concerned about the
windows in the back and on the side of this building. She said she has a very good relationship with
the Remax people and that they have always worked with her. She stated that the intersection of
Diamond Boulevard and Southlake Boulevard is extremely dangerous and this request will only
make traffic worse. She stated that she is not opposed to the proper building being placed on this
site. She asked that the lights be turned off at night.
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Diane Johnson (President of the Diamond Circle Homeowners Association) stated that Mr. Myers
has not contacted her at all. She knew nothing about this request until Mr. O'Day brought it to her
attention. She stated that she knew this property was zoned "O-1" Office District, but she never
thought that a two (2) story building would be placed there.
Don Tinkleman, 917 EmeraM Drive, Southlake, Texas, stated that Mr. Myers needs to address some
of these issues being discussed tonight. He stated that Holt Dental has always worked with him and
the other property owners, and it is almost like having another house them.
doe Coerver (General Counsel for Remax Lone Star and Gary and Gloria Yarborough) 7210
Centinary Avenue, Dallas, Texas, stated that they are opposed to this application primarily due to
the dual driveways onto Southlake Boulevard. He stated that they would have no problem in
granting a common access easement, but they feel the large size of the building will more than
double the vehicular use of the access. He believes it is an unreasonable request. He stated that they
will not enter into any type of voluntary arrangement with a building of this size. He stated that the
building proposed does not meet the height requirements of the City's ordinances.
Vice-Chairman Murphy stated that he is troubled by the lack of communication between Mr. Myers
and the residential property owners and would like to table this item to allow time for that to occur.
Commissioner Edmondson stated that she agrees with Vice-Chairman Murphy. She stated that she
is fairly confident that if Mr. Myers met with the home owners, some of their issues would be
addressed and dealt with.
Chairman Wright asked Mr. Myers if he would be willing to opaque the back windows (in order to
restrict view out of them), box or inset the side windows (in order to restrict view of the houses in
back), enclose the back stairwell and balcony, and articulate the back of the building. Mr. Myers
agreed to look at all of these suggestions.
Commissioner Creighton stated that she would like for the lighting to go offat night. She stated that
having two (2) stories might be a positive aspect of this building, and that once the neighbors see the
back of the building articulated, they may feel differently.
Mr. Myers stated that he cannot imagine what else has changed since his original conversation with
Remax in order to change their minds, but he has recently signed a letter of intent with a realty
company which may be a competitor of Remax Lone Star.
Vice-Chairman Murphy stated that he would like to see information regarding traffic counts of
similar sized buildings the next time Mr. Myers brings this application forward.
Motion was made at the applicant's request to table ZA97-089 and to continue the Public Hearing
to the August 21, 1997, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Motion: Murphy
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Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 07-17-97, tape 2, section #1878)
AGENDA ITEM #14. ZA 97-090. REZONING:
Planner Chris Carpenter informed the Commission that this request is for a zoning change on
property described as being approximately 3.32 acres situated in the Francis Throop Survey, Abstract
No. 1511, and being Tract 4A. The property is located at 1496 E. Dove Street approximately 120'
west of the intersection of Lonesome Dove Avenue and East Dove Street. The current zoning is
"AG" Agricultural District. The requested zoning is "SF-1A" Single Family Residential District.
The Land Use Category is Low Density Residential. The owner is Mrs. Elizabeth Higgins. The
applicant is Area Surveying, Inc. Twelve (12) written notices were sent to property owners within
the 200' notification area, and no responses have been received.
The applicant was not present to represent this item to the Commission.
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 ZA97-090.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Nays:
Approved:
Murphy
Edmondson
Jones, Tate, Wright, LeVrier, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
None
7-0
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 07-17-97, tape 2, section #1986)
AGENDA ITEM #15. ZA 97-091, PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR THE PROPOSED LOTS 1 AND
2, BLOCK 1. HIGGINS ADDITION:
Planner Chris Carpenter informed the Commission that this request is for a Preliminary Plat for the
proposed Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Higgins Addition, being legally described as approximately 3.32
acres situated in the Francis Throop Survey, Abstract No. 1511, and being Tract 4A. The property
is located at 1496 E. Dove Street approximately 120' west of the intersection of Lonesome Dove
Avenue and East Dove Street. The current zoning is "AG" Agricultural District. The Land Use
Category is Low Density Residential. The owner is Mrs. Elizabeth Higgins. The applicant is Area
Surveying, Inc. Twelve (12) written notices were sent to property owners within the 200'
notification area, and no responses have been received.
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The applicant was not present to represent this item to the Commission.
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 ZA97-091, subject to Plat Review Summary No. 1, dated July 11,
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Motion:
Second:
myes~
Nays:
Approved:
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Jones
Jones, Tate, Wright, LeVrier, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
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Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 07-17-97, tape 2, section #2147)
AGENDA ITEM #17. MEETING ADJOURNMENT;
Motion was made to approve the adjournment of the meeting at 10:52 p.m. on July 17, 1997.
Motion:
Second:
myesi
Nays:
Approved:
Murphy
Creighton
Jones, Tate, Wright, LeVrier, Edmondson, Murphy, Creighton
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Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 07-17-97, tape 2, section #2154)
Chairman
ATTEST:
Loft A. Farwell
Community Development Secretary
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