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Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
A. WORKSHOP AGENDA
(1) Discuss agenda items.
B. AGENDA
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
D. CALL TO ORDER.
Chairman Hudson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and noted for the record that seven (7) Commissioners were present.
E. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
Any item may be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda and acted on separately. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the approval of each item in accordance with Staff Recommendations.
(2) Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on September 26, 2006.
Motion to Approve To approve Moved by Commissioner Tom Simerly, seconded by Commissioner Donald Dewberry.
Vote to Approve To approve (Approved)
F. PUBLIC HEARING:
Commissioner Dewberry signed an Affidavit regarding Conflict of Interest, which would excuse him from partaking in the hearing and voting processes of case Z-1081-06.
(3) Consider Case Z-1081-06; an Amendment to Elerson Ranch Phase III Planned Development 86 (PD-86). This proposed amendment would change the screening adjacent to Parkerville Road from wrought iron fence with landscaping to a masonry wall with landscaping along the rear lot line. The applicant is Steve Crowley.
Linda Zombeck, Senior Planner, gave staff report.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were questions of the staff. There being no response he declared the public hearing open.
Chairman Hudson asked the applicant if he wished to address the Commission. Hearing no response he asked the Commission if there were any questions for the applicant. There being no response he asked if anyone else wished to address the Commission either in favor or in opposition of case Z-1081-06. There being no response, Chairman Hudson declared the public hearing closed and called for a motion.
Motion to Approve to approve an Amendment to Elerson Ranch Phase III Planned Development 86 (PD-86). Moved by Commissioner Denise Valentine, seconded by Vice Chairman Scott McDonald.
with the following stipulation:
1. Replace the required tubular steel fence with a masonry wall, screened with shrubs similar to the landscaping that is required by the existing Planned Development.
Vote to Approve to approve an Amendment to Elerson Ranch Phase III Planned Development 86 (PD-86). (Approved)
Ayes: North, Valentine, Vaughn, Simerly, Hudson, McDonald
Nayes: None
Commissioner Dewberry rejoined the Commission after the hearing and voting process of case Z-1081-06.
(4) Consider Case FP-979-06; a Replat of Lot 46, Block 18 of Meadowbrook Estates. Consisting of 0.240 acres and 2 lots out of the Carlos Wise Survey, Abstract No. 1557. The applicant is Barbara Ann White.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, gave the staff report.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff. There being no response, he declared the public hearing open.
Chairman Hudson asked the applicant if there was anything she wanted to add. Hearing no response, he asked if anyone else wished to address the Commission either in favor or in opposition of case FP-979-06. There being no response he declared the public hearing closed and asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to approve the Replat of Lot 46, Block 18 of Meadowbrook Estates. Moved by Commissioner Karen Vaughn, seconded by Vice Chairman Scott McDonald.
Vote to Approve to approve the Replat of Lot 46, Block 18 of Meadowbrook Estates. (Approved)
Ayes: Simerly, Hudson, McDonald, Valentine, Vaughn, Dewberry, North
Nays: None
(5) Consider Case FP-981-06; a Replat of Lots 1-9, Thorntree Phase II. Consisting of 1.2276 acres and 9 lots out of the Nel A. Ayres Survey, Abstract No. 11. The applicant is Roger D. Dietz.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, gave staff report.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if they had any questions of staff. Hearing no response he declared the public hearing open.
Chairman Hudson asked the applicant if there was anything he wished to add. Hearing no response, he asked if anyone else wished to address the Commission either in favor or in opposition of case FP-981-06. There being no response he declared the public hearing closed and asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to approve a Replat of Lots 1-9, Thorntree Phase II. Moved by Commissioner Donald Dewberry, seconded by Commissioner Karen Vaughn.
with the following stipulation:
1. An HOA must be created for these nine (9) lots. A copy of the agreements, covenants, and restrictions establishing and creating the Homeowners’ Association must be approved by the City Attorney prior to the filing of this plat with Dallas County.
Vote to Approve to approve a Replat of Lots 1-9, Thorntree Phase II. (Approved)
Ayes: Vaughn, Simerly, Valentine, McDonald, Dewberry, North, Hudson
Nays: None
(6) Consider Case Z-1082-06; an Amendment to Stillwater Canyon Planned Development 79 (PD-79). This amendment would reduce the front setback on Lots 1-26, Block A & Lots 1-8, Block C from 25 feet to 20 feet and allow an alley waiver for Lot 35, Block B. The applicant is Winkelmann & Associates, Inc.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, gave staff report.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if they had any questions of staff. Hearing no response, he declared the public hearing open.
Chairman Hudson asked the applicant if he wished to address the Commission. Hearing no response, he asked the Commission if there were any questions for the applicant. There being no response, Chairman Hudson asked if anyone else wished to address the Commission. Hearing no response he declared the public hearing closed and asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to approve an Amendment to Stillwater Canyon Planned Development 79 (PD-79). Moved by Commissioner Karen Vaughn, seconded by Vice Chairman Scott McDonald.
with the following stipulations:
1. Allow the front setback for Lots 1-25 of Block A and Lots 1-8 of Block C to be 20 feet, rather than 25 feet.
2. Prior to the Construction Plans being approved by the City Engineering, the developer must provide information to the City Engineer that indicates Shadow Creek Drive can be extended to the north from where it is stubbed out. If this cannot be proven tot he satisfaction of the City Engineer, the stub street must be move to the west.
3. Require rear entry only for Lots 1-25 of Block A and Lots 1-8 of Block C.
Vote to Approve to approve an Amendment to Stillwater Canyon Planned Development 79 (PD-79). (Approved)
Ayes: Valentine, Vaughn, Simerly, Hudson, McDonald, North, Dewberry
Nays: None
(7) Consider Case Z-1083-06; an Amendment to Planned Development 20 (PD-20) Crossroads Trade Center. This amendment would allow for an 80 room Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel in the northwest corner of I-35E and Centre Park Boulevard without having a restaurant or one being located within 200 ft of the hotel. The applicant is also requesting a deviation to allow the Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel to be four stories in height. The applicant is Hugo Monsanto. Architect.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manger, gave staff report.
Chairman Hudson asked if the Commission had any questions for staff. Hearing no response, he declared the public hearing open. Chairman Hudson asked the applicant to come forward to answer questions.
Mr. Hugo Monsanto, 100 Chamber Circle, #1006, Waxahachie, Texas, came forward to address the Commission.
Chairman McDonald discussed with the applicant the distance to the nearest restaurant from the site and why the applicant wanted to waive the restaurant requirement.
Chairman Hudson asked if the Commission had further questions for Mr. Monsanto. Hearing no response, he asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the Commission either in favor or in opposition of case Z-1083-06. There being no response, Chairman Hudson declared the public hearing closed. Chairman Hudson asked if the Commission had any other questions or comments.
Commissioner Vaughn asked about landscaping for the first access easement on I-35E.
Mr. Vatthauer informed the Commission that the access easement was off-site and not part of the property in question. Therefore no landscaping will be provided for the access easement.
Commissioner McDonald stated he could not vote to approve a waiver for the restaurant requirement.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any other comments. Hearing no response, he asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to approve an Amendment to Planned Development 20 (PD-20) Crossroads Trade Center. Moved by Commissioner Denise Valentine, seconded by Commissioner Richard North.
with the following stipulations:
1. The hotel be allowed to be up to four stories in height.
2. The hotel not be required to have a restuarant or be within 200 feet of a restaurant.
Vote to Approve to approve an Amendment to Planned Development 20 (PD-20) Crossroads Trade Center. (Approved)
Ayes: Hudson, North, Valentine, Simerly
Nays: Vaughn, Dewberry, McDonald
(8) Consider Case Z-1084-06; a Planned Development for La Quinta Inn & Suites (PD-126) on I-35 E and south of Pleasant Run Road. This area is currently zoned Light Industrial (LI). The Planned Development will have a base zoning of General Retail (GR) with a deviation request to allow the building to be four stories, which is the maximum height in the General Retail Zoning District. The area in question consists of 5.015 acres and 1 lot. The applicant is DeSoto Pleasant Run, Ltd.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manger, gave the staff report.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if they had any questions of staff.
Commissioner Valentine asked Mr. Vatthauer if Lot 2 in front of the proposed hotel was owned by the same owner as Lot 1.
Mr. Vatthauer stated that Lot 2 was owned by the same owner as Lot 1.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were other questions of staff. Hearing no response, he declared the public hearing open and asked the applicant to come forward.
Mr. Avegail Alagar, BW Hudson Engineers and Assocaites, 217 W. Main Street, Suite 100, Grand Prairie, Texas, came forward to address the Commission.
Chairman Hudson asked Mr. Alagar if additional landscaping could be provided along the access easement.
Mr. Alagar stated that the owner of the property would not have a problem with providing additional landscaping if it was included in the staff recommendations.
Commissioner McDonald informed Mr. Alagar that Live Oaks should be planted 40 feet apart on both sides of the road along the access easement.
Mr. Craig Johnson, DeSoto Pleasant Run Limited, 8350 N. Central, Suite 1300, Dallas, Texas, came forward to address the Commission. He informed the Commission that landscaping should be discussed when Lot 2 is developed.
The Commission discussed with Mr. Johnson the need for trees along the access easement and agreed upon trees being planted to the north of the 30 foot access easement, but on Lot 3, and spaced 46 feet on center.
Chairman Hudson asked if there were any other questions for Mr. Johnson. Hearing no response, he asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the issue. Hearing no response, Chairman Hudson declared the public hearing closed and asked the Commission if there was additional discussion that needed to take place. There being no response, he asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to approve a Planned Development for La Quinta Inn & Suites (PD-126). Moved by Commissioner Tom Simerly, seconded by Commissioner Karen Vaughn.
with the following stipulations:
1. The maximum height allowed for a hotel on Lot 1 be four stories.
2. The width of Lot 1 and Lot 2 be allowed to be less than 200 feet, but not less than provided on the Site Plan.
3. A plat of the property in questions, included the portion of the larger tract that exists to the west of the creek, cannot be platted until an access easement is obtained and recorded across the Kathleen Hosek tract as denoted in Attachment "A".
4. Trees be planted to the north of the 30 foot access easement, but on Lot 3, and spaced 46 feet on center. These trees are part of the required landscaping needed prior to receiving a Certificate of Occupancy.
Vote to Approve to approve a Planned Development for La Quinta Inn & Suites (PD-126). (Approved)
Ayes: Dewberry, Simerly, Vaughn, North, Hudson, Valentine, McDonald
Nays: None
(9) WITHDRAWN Consider Case Z-1085-06; an Amendment to Daniel Farms Planned Development (PD-121). This amendment would allow for an increase in building height from two stories to three stories, trash compactors in lieu of individual dumpster locations, a reduction in the total parking count from 1074 to 895, a reduction in the total garage parking from 448 to 360, a reduction in the total outside covered parking spaces from 50% of all parking to 50% of the outside parking, and a reduction to the setback along the southerly property line adjacent to the single family patio homes from 80 feet to 50 feet. The applicant is Apartment Development Services.
Chairman Hudson stated that case Z-1085-06 was withdrawn by the applicant.
(10) Consider Case Z-1086-06; a Planned Development for Hidden Lakes of DeSoto Ranch (PD-127), located south of Belt Line Road and east of Parks. This area is currently zoned Single Family 12 (SF-12). The Planned Development will have a base zoning of Single Familly 12 (SF-12) with a deviation request to allow an alley waiver for Lots 1-8, Block A; Lots 1-5 & 12-18, Block B; Lots 1-5, Block D; Lots 1-15, Block F and Lots 1-3, Block I. The area question consists of 70.5 acres. The applicant is RVW Sunchase, L.P.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, gave staff report.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff.
Commissioner Valentine discussed with Edlyn Vatthauer the proposed city park trails.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any further questions of staff. Hearing no response, he declared the public hearing open. Chairman Hudson asked the applicant to come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Mark Assaad, ANA Engineers, 1701 River Run, Suite 610, Fort Worth, Texas, came forward to address the Commission. He informed the Commission that ANA Engineers has been working with the City of DeSoto Parks & Leisure Services Director regarding the proposed city park trail, parking and amentities in Hidden Lakes of DeSoto Ranch.
The Commission discussed with Mr. Assaad the proposed city park trails, possible amenities, and parking for the proposed park area. They also discussed the existing pond that will serve as a detention pond for the area and the tubular steel fencing being placed along the rear property line of Lots 1-11 and Lots 14-15 of Block F and Lots 1-3 of Block I.
Chairman Hudson called for persons who wished to speak either in favor or in opposition of case Z-1086-06.
Joan Jackson, 904 Southwood Drive, submitted a response card in favor of case Z-1086-06, but declined the opportunity to address the Commission.
Larry Ernst, 908 Sothwood Drive, came forward to address the Commission. He stated that he was in favor of the alley waiver requested, because he preferred not to have an alley behind his property.
Carolyn McNeely, 1018 Southwood Drive, submitted a response card, but declined the opportunity to speak.
Helen Anderson, 900 Southwood Drive, came forward to address the Commission. She informed the Commission that she was in opposition of case Z-1086-06 and did not want an alley behind her property.
Chairman Hudson asked if anyone else in the audience wished to address the issue. Hearing no response, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed. Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there was any further discussion that needed to take place. There being no response, he asked for a motion.
Motion to Approve a Planned Development for Hidden Lakes of DeSoto Ranch (PD-127). Moved by Commissioner Denise Valentine, seconded by Commissioner Donald Dewberry.
with the following stipulations:
1. Any trees that are removed from the twenty-five foot tree protection area for the construction of facilities required by the City will not be subject to the $100.00 (One Hundred Dollar) penalty as stated in PD-86.
2. Staff is authorized to work with the applicant to locate any park, utility or drainage facilities that are located with the twenty-five (25) foot tree-protection area to ensure that a minimum number of trees will be removed.
Vote to Approve a Planned Development for Hidden Lakes of DeSoto Ranch (PD-127). (Approved)
Ayes: Dewberry, Valentine, Simerly, Hudson, McDonald, North, Vaughn
Nays: None
G. REGULAR AGENDA:
(11) WITHDRAWN Consider Case a Tree Survey for Silver Creek Meadows, located north of Belt Line Road and east of Elerson Road. The property in question consists of 39.526 acres and 81 lots. The applicant is Richard Skorburg.
Chairman Hudson stated that case TS-018-06 was withdrawn by the applicant.
H. REPORTS TO COMMISSION:
(12) Report on City Council activity.
No items.
(13) Report on upcoming agenda items, projects or meetings.
No items.
I. ADJOURNMENT.
Being there was no other business; Chairman Hudson adjourned the meeting at 8:15 PM.
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Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
A. WORKSHOP AGENDA
(1) Discuss agenda items.
B. AGENDA
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
D. CALL TO ORDER.
Chairman Hudson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and noted for the record that seven (7) Commissioners were present.
E. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
Any item may be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda and acted on separately. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the approval of each item in accordance with Staff Recommendations.
(2) Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on September 26, 2006.
Motion to Approve To approve Moved by Commissioner Tom Simerly, seconded by Commissioner Donald Dewberry.
Vote to Approve To approve (Approved)
F. PUBLIC HEARING:
Commissioner Dewberry signed an Affidavit regarding Conflict of Interest, which would excuse him from partaking in the hearing and voting processes of case Z-1081-06.
(3) Consider Case Z-1081-06; an Amendment to Elerson Ranch Phase III Planned Development 86 (PD-86). This proposed amendment would change the screening adjacent to Parkerville Road from wrought iron fence with landscaping to a masonry wall with landscaping along the rear lot line. The applicant is Steve Crowley.
Linda Zombeck, Senior Planner, gave staff report.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were questions of the staff. There being no response he declared the public hearing open.
Chairman Hudson asked the applicant if he wished to address the Commission. Hearing no response he asked the Commission if there were any questions for the applicant. There being no response he asked if anyone else wished to address the Commission either in favor or in opposition of case Z-1081-06. There being no response, Chairman Hudson declared the public hearing closed and called for a motion.
Motion to Approve to approve an Amendment to Elerson Ranch Phase III Planned Development 86 (PD-86). Moved by Commissioner Denise Valentine, seconded by Vice Chairman Scott McDonald.
with the following stipulation:
1. Replace the required tubular steel fence with a masonry wall, screened with shrubs similar to the landscaping that is required by the existing Planned Development.
Vote to Approve to approve an Amendment to Elerson Ranch Phase III Planned Development 86 (PD-86). (Approved)
Ayes: North, Valentine, Vaughn, Simerly, Hudson, McDonald
Nayes: None
Commissioner Dewberry rejoined the Commission after the hearing and voting process of case Z-1081-06.
(4) Consider Case FP-979-06; a Replat of Lot 46, Block 18 of Meadowbrook Estates. Consisting of 0.240 acres and 2 lots out of the Carlos Wise Survey, Abstract No. 1557. The applicant is Barbara Ann White.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, gave the staff report.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff. There being no response, he declared the public hearing open.
Chairman Hudson asked the applicant if there was anything she wanted to add. Hearing no response, he asked if anyone else wished to address the Commission either in favor or in opposition of case FP-979-06. There being no response he declared the public hearing closed and asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to approve the Replat of Lot 46, Block 18 of Meadowbrook Estates. Moved by Commissioner Karen Vaughn, seconded by Vice Chairman Scott McDonald.
Vote to Approve to approve the Replat of Lot 46, Block 18 of Meadowbrook Estates. (Approved)
Ayes: Simerly, Hudson, McDonald, Valentine, Vaughn, Dewberry, North
Nays: None
(5) Consider Case FP-981-06; a Replat of Lots 1-9, Thorntree Phase II. Consisting of 1.2276 acres and 9 lots out of the Nel A. Ayres Survey, Abstract No. 11. The applicant is Roger D. Dietz.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, gave staff report.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if they had any questions of staff. Hearing no response he declared the public hearing open.
Chairman Hudson asked the applicant if there was anything he wished to add. Hearing no response, he asked if anyone else wished to address the Commission either in favor or in opposition of case FP-981-06. There being no response he declared the public hearing closed and asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to approve a Replat of Lots 1-9, Thorntree Phase II. Moved by Commissioner Donald Dewberry, seconded by Commissioner Karen Vaughn.
with the following stipulation:
1. An HOA must be created for these nine (9) lots. A copy of the agreements, covenants, and restrictions establishing and creating the Homeowners’ Association must be approved by the City Attorney prior to the filing of this plat with Dallas County.
Vote to Approve to approve a Replat of Lots 1-9, Thorntree Phase II. (Approved)
Ayes: Vaughn, Simerly, Valentine, McDonald, Dewberry, North, Hudson
Nays: None
(6) Consider Case Z-1082-06; an Amendment to Stillwater Canyon Planned Development 79 (PD-79). This amendment would reduce the front setback on Lots 1-26, Block A & Lots 1-8, Block C from 25 feet to 20 feet and allow an alley waiver for Lot 35, Block B. The applicant is Winkelmann & Associates, Inc.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, gave staff report.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if they had any questions of staff. Hearing no response, he declared the public hearing open.
Chairman Hudson asked the applicant if he wished to address the Commission. Hearing no response, he asked the Commission if there were any questions for the applicant. There being no response, Chairman Hudson asked if anyone else wished to address the Commission. Hearing no response he declared the public hearing closed and asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to approve an Amendment to Stillwater Canyon Planned Development 79 (PD-79). Moved by Commissioner Karen Vaughn, seconded by Vice Chairman Scott McDonald.
with the following stipulations:
1. Allow the front setback for Lots 1-25 of Block A and Lots 1-8 of Block C to be 20 feet, rather than 25 feet.
2. Prior to the Construction Plans being approved by the City Engineering, the developer must provide information to the City Engineer that indicates Shadow Creek Drive can be extended to the north from where it is stubbed out. If this cannot be proven tot he satisfaction of the City Engineer, the stub street must be move to the west.
3. Require rear entry only for Lots 1-25 of Block A and Lots 1-8 of Block C.
Vote to Approve to approve an Amendment to Stillwater Canyon Planned Development 79 (PD-79). (Approved)
Ayes: Valentine, Vaughn, Simerly, Hudson, McDonald, North, Dewberry
Nays: None
(7) Consider Case Z-1083-06; an Amendment to Planned Development 20 (PD-20) Crossroads Trade Center. This amendment would allow for an 80 room Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel in the northwest corner of I-35E and Centre Park Boulevard without having a restaurant or one being located within 200 ft of the hotel. The applicant is also requesting a deviation to allow the Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel to be four stories in height. The applicant is Hugo Monsanto. Architect.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manger, gave staff report.
Chairman Hudson asked if the Commission had any questions for staff. Hearing no response, he declared the public hearing open. Chairman Hudson asked the applicant to come forward to answer questions.
Mr. Hugo Monsanto, 100 Chamber Circle, #1006, Waxahachie, Texas, came forward to address the Commission.
Chairman McDonald discussed with the applicant the distance to the nearest restaurant from the site and why the applicant wanted to waive the restaurant requirement.
Chairman Hudson asked if the Commission had further questions for Mr. Monsanto. Hearing no response, he asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the Commission either in favor or in opposition of case Z-1083-06. There being no response, Chairman Hudson declared the public hearing closed. Chairman Hudson asked if the Commission had any other questions or comments.
Commissioner Vaughn asked about landscaping for the first access easement on I-35E.
Mr. Vatthauer informed the Commission that the access easement was off-site and not part of the property in question. Therefore no landscaping will be provided for the access easement.
Commissioner McDonald stated he could not vote to approve a waiver for the restaurant requirement.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any other comments. Hearing no response, he asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to approve an Amendment to Planned Development 20 (PD-20) Crossroads Trade Center. Moved by Commissioner Denise Valentine, seconded by Commissioner Richard North.
with the following stipulations:
1. The hotel be allowed to be up to four stories in height.
2. The hotel not be required to have a restuarant or be within 200 feet of a restaurant.
Vote to Approve to approve an Amendment to Planned Development 20 (PD-20) Crossroads Trade Center. (Approved)
Ayes: Hudson, North, Valentine, Simerly
Nays: Vaughn, Dewberry, McDonald
(8) Consider Case Z-1084-06; a Planned Development for La Quinta Inn & Suites (PD-126) on I-35 E and south of Pleasant Run Road. This area is currently zoned Light Industrial (LI). The Planned Development will have a base zoning of General Retail (GR) with a deviation request to allow the building to be four stories, which is the maximum height in the General Retail Zoning District. The area in question consists of 5.015 acres and 1 lot. The applicant is DeSoto Pleasant Run, Ltd.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manger, gave the staff report.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if they had any questions of staff.
Commissioner Valentine asked Mr. Vatthauer if Lot 2 in front of the proposed hotel was owned by the same owner as Lot 1.
Mr. Vatthauer stated that Lot 2 was owned by the same owner as Lot 1.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were other questions of staff. Hearing no response, he declared the public hearing open and asked the applicant to come forward.
Mr. Avegail Alagar, BW Hudson Engineers and Assocaites, 217 W. Main Street, Suite 100, Grand Prairie, Texas, came forward to address the Commission.
Chairman Hudson asked Mr. Alagar if additional landscaping could be provided along the access easement.
Mr. Alagar stated that the owner of the property would not have a problem with providing additional landscaping if it was included in the staff recommendations.
Commissioner McDonald informed Mr. Alagar that Live Oaks should be planted 40 feet apart on both sides of the road along the access easement.
Mr. Craig Johnson, DeSoto Pleasant Run Limited, 8350 N. Central, Suite 1300, Dallas, Texas, came forward to address the Commission. He informed the Commission that landscaping should be discussed when Lot 2 is developed.
The Commission discussed with Mr. Johnson the need for trees along the access easement and agreed upon trees being planted to the north of the 30 foot access easement, but on Lot 3, and spaced 46 feet on center.
Chairman Hudson asked if there were any other questions for Mr. Johnson. Hearing no response, he asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the issue. Hearing no response, Chairman Hudson declared the public hearing closed and asked the Commission if there was additional discussion that needed to take place. There being no response, he asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to approve a Planned Development for La Quinta Inn & Suites (PD-126). Moved by Commissioner Tom Simerly, seconded by Commissioner Karen Vaughn.
with the following stipulations:
1. The maximum height allowed for a hotel on Lot 1 be four stories.
2. The width of Lot 1 and Lot 2 be allowed to be less than 200 feet, but not less than provided on the Site Plan.
3. A plat of the property in questions, included the portion of the larger tract that exists to the west of the creek, cannot be platted until an access easement is obtained and recorded across the Kathleen Hosek tract as denoted in Attachment "A".
4. Trees be planted to the north of the 30 foot access easement, but on Lot 3, and spaced 46 feet on center. These trees are part of the required landscaping needed prior to receiving a Certificate of Occupancy.
Vote to Approve to approve a Planned Development for La Quinta Inn & Suites (PD-126). (Approved)
Ayes: Dewberry, Simerly, Vaughn, North, Hudson, Valentine, McDonald
Nays: None
(9) WITHDRAWN Consider Case Z-1085-06; an Amendment to Daniel Farms Planned Development (PD-121). This amendment would allow for an increase in building height from two stories to three stories, trash compactors in lieu of individual dumpster locations, a reduction in the total parking count from 1074 to 895, a reduction in the total garage parking from 448 to 360, a reduction in the total outside covered parking spaces from 50% of all parking to 50% of the outside parking, and a reduction to the setback along the southerly property line adjacent to the single family patio homes from 80 feet to 50 feet. The applicant is Apartment Development Services.
Chairman Hudson stated that case Z-1085-06 was withdrawn by the applicant.
(10) Consider Case Z-1086-06; a Planned Development for Hidden Lakes of DeSoto Ranch (PD-127), located south of Belt Line Road and east of Parks. This area is currently zoned Single Family 12 (SF-12). The Planned Development will have a base zoning of Single Familly 12 (SF-12) with a deviation request to allow an alley waiver for Lots 1-8, Block A; Lots 1-5 & 12-18, Block B; Lots 1-5, Block D; Lots 1-15, Block F and Lots 1-3, Block I. The area question consists of 70.5 acres. The applicant is RVW Sunchase, L.P.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, gave staff report.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff.
Commissioner Valentine discussed with Edlyn Vatthauer the proposed city park trails.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any further questions of staff. Hearing no response, he declared the public hearing open. Chairman Hudson asked the applicant to come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Mark Assaad, ANA Engineers, 1701 River Run, Suite 610, Fort Worth, Texas, came forward to address the Commission. He informed the Commission that ANA Engineers has been working with the City of DeSoto Parks & Leisure Services Director regarding the proposed city park trail, parking and amentities in Hidden Lakes of DeSoto Ranch.
The Commission discussed with Mr. Assaad the proposed city park trails, possible amenities, and parking for the proposed park area. They also discussed the existing pond that will serve as a detention pond for the area and the tubular steel fencing being placed along the rear property line of Lots 1-11 and Lots 14-15 of Block F and Lots 1-3 of Block I.
Chairman Hudson called for persons who wished to speak either in favor or in opposition of case Z-1086-06.
Joan Jackson, 904 Southwood Drive, submitted a response card in favor of case Z-1086-06, but declined the opportunity to address the Commission.
Larry Ernst, 908 Sothwood Drive, came forward to address the Commission. He stated that he was in favor of the alley waiver requested, because he preferred not to have an alley behind his property.
Carolyn McNeely, 1018 Southwood Drive, submitted a response card, but declined the opportunity to speak.
Helen Anderson, 900 Southwood Drive, came forward to address the Commission. She informed the Commission that she was in opposition of case Z-1086-06 and did not want an alley behind her property.
Chairman Hudson asked if anyone else in the audience wished to address the issue. Hearing no response, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed. Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there was any further discussion that needed to take place. There being no response, he asked for a motion.
Motion to Approve a Planned Development for Hidden Lakes of DeSoto Ranch (PD-127). Moved by Commissioner Denise Valentine, seconded by Commissioner Donald Dewberry.
with the following stipulations:
1. Any trees that are removed from the twenty-five foot tree protection area for the construction of facilities required by the City will not be subject to the $100.00 (One Hundred Dollar) penalty as stated in PD-86.
2. Staff is authorized to work with the applicant to locate any park, utility or drainage facilities that are located with the twenty-five (25) foot tree-protection area to ensure that a minimum number of trees will be removed.
Vote to Approve a Planned Development for Hidden Lakes of DeSoto Ranch (PD-127). (Approved)
Ayes: Dewberry, Valentine, Simerly, Hudson, McDonald, North, Vaughn
Nays: None
G. REGULAR AGENDA:
(11) WITHDRAWN Consider Case a Tree Survey for Silver Creek Meadows, located north of Belt Line Road and east of Elerson Road. The property in question consists of 39.526 acres and 81 lots. The applicant is Richard Skorburg.
Chairman Hudson stated that case TS-018-06 was withdrawn by the applicant.
H. REPORTS TO COMMISSION:
(12) Report on City Council activity.
No items.
(13) Report on upcoming agenda items, projects or meetings.
No items.
I. ADJOURNMENT.
Being there was no other business; Chairman Hudson adjourned the meeting at 8:15 PM.
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