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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 teh record that seven (7) Commissioners were present.
Chairman Hudson announced a change in the order of the scheduled agenda items. The cases were heard in the following order: (1) Case Z-1091-06; an Amendment to Daniel Farms (PD-121) Planned Development 121 and (2) Case Z-1090-06; a Planned Development for Polk’s Volk.
E. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
Any item may be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda and acted upon separately.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 November 14, 2006.
(3) Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on November 28, 2006.
Motion to Approve to approve the Consent Agenda Items. Moved by Commissioner Tom Simerly, seconded by Commissioner Karen Vaughn.
Vote to Approve to approve the Consent Agenda Items. (Approved)
Ayes: Valentine, Dewberry, North, Hudson, Vaughn, McDonald, Simerly
Nays: None
F. PUBLIC HEARING:
(4) Consider Case Z-1091-06; an Amendment to Daniel Farms Planned Development 121 (PD-121) in regards to 15.879 acre Multi-Family site. This proposed 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 911; a reduction in the total garage parking from 564 to 464; a reduction in the total outside covered parking spaces from 447 to 150 and a reduction to the setback along the southerly property line adjacent to the single family patio homes from 80 feet to 50 feet. This site is located at the north of Danieldale Road and east of Bolton Boone Road. The applicant is Apartment Development Services.
Staff Report for Case Z-1091-06
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, gave the staff report.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff.
Chairmain Hudson asked the Commission if there were any other questions of staff.
Commissioner Valentine asked staff to explain what the Ordinance requires for covered parking.
Chairman Hudson asked Mr. Vatthauer about making the trash compactors and frequency of pickup apart of the recommendation.
Chairman Hudson asked if there were any other questions of staff. There being no response, he declared the public hearing open and asked the applicant to come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Richard Rozier, of 1805 N. Westmoreland Road, representing the Rose Pearl, came forward to address the Commission. He stated that the request for the reduced number of covered parking was apart of the aesthetically pleasing look. He also informed the Commission that he was available to answer any questions.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any questions of the applicant. Hearing no response, he asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak either in favor or in opposition of case Z-1091-06. Hearing no response, Chairman Hudson declared the public hearing closed.
Chairman Hudson asked Mr. Rozier if adding the trash compactors and frequency of pickups as apart of the Planned Development would be agreeable for the developer.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if they had any questions or comments that needed to be addressed. There being no response, he asked for a motion.
Motion to Approve to approve an Amendment to Daniel Farms Planned Development 121 (PD-121). Moved by Vice Chairman Scott McDonald, seconded by Commissioner Donald Dewberry.
with the following stipulations:
1. A minimum of 150 covered parking spaces must be provided.
2. The apartment complex must implement an internal trash pick-up system.
Vote to Approve to approve an Amendment to Daniel Farms Planned Development 121 (PD-121). (Approved)
Ayes: Hudson, Valentine, Dewberry, North, Vaughn, Simerly, McDonald
Nays: None
(5) Consider Case Z-1090-06; a Planned Development for General Retail use located at the southwest corner of Belt Line Road and Polk Street. This area is currently zoned Single Family 10 (SF-10). The Planned Development will have a base zoning of General Retail with deviation requests for amending the use chart, area regulations, exterior construction, parking requirements, landscaping requirements, fencing & screening and lighting requirements. The applicant is Monte Anderson.
Commissioner Simerly signed a Affidavit regarding Conflict of Interest, which would excuse him from partaking in the hearing and voting process of Case Z-1090-06.
Staff Report for Case Z-1090-06
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, gave the staff report.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff. Hearing no response, he declared the public hearing open and requested that the applicant come forward to address the Commission.
Carol Twitmier, of 430 Munson Drive, Dallas, representing Monte Anderson and Bert Maxwell came forward and presented a proposal for case Z-1090-06 to the Commission.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any questions for Ms. Twitmer.
Commissioner Valentine asked Ms. Twitmer to describe in more detail the elevation plans for each buildings and an explanation for design plans between the buildings.
Ms. Twitmier informed the Commission that the proposed buildings were designed to be small separate buildings with landscaping between them.
Commissioner Vaughn asked Ms. Twitmer about sidewalks and designated paths between the buildings.
Ms. Twitmer informed the Commission that there would be concrete sidewalks between every other building and meandering crushed granite paths for those areas between buildings without sidewalks.
Vice Chairman McDonald excused himself from the Planning & Zoning meeting at 7:30 PM.
Commissioner Valentine asked Ms. Twitmer if the intent was for property owners to help with the architectual designs of the buildings or would the buildings be built prior to property owners purchasing the property.
Mr. Monte Anderson, of 912 Ironwood, came forward to address the Commissison. He informed the Commission that buildings would be built as needed, but the infrastructure would already be in place.
Ms. Twitmer came forward again to discuss the architectural design of the proposed buildings. She explained that each building would be different, but the guidelines for building materials and building requirements would be the same.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any other questions for Ms. Twitmer.
Commissioner Valentine discussed the detention areas with Ms. Twitmer.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any other questions for the applicant.
Mr. Anderson stated that each building would be owner-occupied but he could not say that a building owner might not lease the property at some point.
Commissioner Vaughn asked Mr. Anderson if leasing buildings would not be permitted.
Commissioner Valentine asked the applicants to explain why a wall would not be placed between the business and the residential uses.
Ms. Twitmer explained to the Commission why a wall was not proposed for the space between the business and the residential uses.
Commissioner Dewberry asked the applicants to expand on the residential aspect of this proposed Planned Development.
Ms. Twitmer informed the Commission that they would like to use the parking calculations from the DeShazo, Tang & Associates parking analysis evaluation.
Mr. Anderson explained to the Commission about the residential option for those property owners to either live above the office units themselves or lease the living area.
Chairman asked the applicants if there was anything else they would like to add.
Mr. Steve Stoner with DeShazo, Tang & Associates, 400 S. Houston Street, Suite 330, Traffic Engineering firm that specializes in parking analysis, explained the results of their parking analysis evaluation for the proposed Planned Development.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any questions for Mr. Stoner. Hearing no response, he asked if there was anyone who wished to address the Commission either in favor or in opposition of case Z-1090-06.
Anita Baker, 110 Streamside Drive, came forward to express her concerns about possible traffic congestion due to the main entrance of this development being too close to the intersection of Polk and Belt Line. She also informed the Commission that the proposed screening from the residential area is unacceptable and that there is a need for a wall to buffer the noise. Ms. Baker also asked about the proposed awnings, tree survey, and the proposed shared parking.
Joe Hamby, 210 Streamside, DeSoto, voiced his opposition to the increase in traffic. He also informed the Commission that the project would devalue property in the area.
Ms. Lacy Patterson, 201 Juniper Ridge, DeSoto, came forward to express her concern for the school children passing the traffic prone retail site. She also informed the Commission that she would like to see redevelopment of existing vacant retail sites in DeSoto than creating additional retail sites.
Chairman Hudson asked if anyone else in the audience wished to address the Commission. There being no response, he asked Monte Anderson to come forward to address issues rised by concerned citizens.
Mr. Anderson came forward to address the issues of concerned citizens.
Mr. Anderson came forward address these issues.
Commissioner Valentine asked the applicants to address the size of the proposed church and the proximity of the main entrance to the Polk and Belt Line intersection.
Commissioner Dewberry asked Mr. Anderson to provide more information about the proposed event center.
Commissioner North asked the applicants when the proposed project would be completely developed. Mr. Anderson said two to three years depending on the market.
Mr. Anderson informed the Commission that the proposed project should be complete in two to three years depending on the market.
Mr. Anderson discussed the proposed awnings which would provide shading to the windows and sidewalks from the sun.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any other questions for the applicants. There being no response, he declared the public hearing closed. Chairman Hudson asked the Commissioners if there was any issues that needed to be discussed.
Commissioner Valentine stated that the proposed project plan would work well, but she wanted to review the elevations of each building as they were submitted.
Mr. Vatthauer informed to the Commission that reviewing elevations for each building was an option that the Commission could stipulate in the Planned Development.
The Commission discussed and shared ther thoughts on the proposed landscape screening wall.
Chairman Hudson expressed his concerns about the proposed project. He asked the Commission if there were any other comments or issues that needed to be addresses. There being no response, he asked for a motion.
Motion to Approve to approve a Planned Development for General Retail use located at the southwest corner of Belt Line Road and Polk Street. Moved by Commissioner Denise Valentine, seconded by Commissioner Donald Dewberry.
with the following stipulations:
1. The Planned Development must be amended to approve elevations for each building prior to the issuance of the building permit.
2. A two (2) foot high stone wall be constructed along the west property line, with a four (4) foot high tubular steel fence built on top of the stone wall.
Vote to Approve to approve a Planned Development for General Retail use located at the southwest corner of Belt Line Road and Polk Street. (Approved)
Ayes: McDonald, Simerly, Vaughn, Hudson, North, Valentine, Dewberry
Nays: None
G. REGULAR AGENDA:
(6) No items.
H. REPORTS TO COMMISSION:
(6) Report on City Council activity.
No items.
(7) Report on upcoming agenda items, projects or meetings.
No items.
I. ADJOURNMENT.
Being there was no other business; Chairman Hudson adjourned the meeting at 8:32PM.
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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 teh record that seven (7) Commissioners were present.
Chairman Hudson announced a change in the order of the scheduled agenda items. The cases were heard in the following order: (1) Case Z-1091-06; an Amendment to Daniel Farms (PD-121) Planned Development 121 and (2) Case Z-1090-06; a Planned Development for Polk’s Volk.
E. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
Any item may be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda and acted upon 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 November 14, 2006.
(3) Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on November 28, 2006.
Motion to Approve to approve the Consent Agenda Items. Moved by Commissioner Tom Simerly, seconded by Commissioner Karen Vaughn.
Vote to Approve to approve the Consent Agenda Items. (Approved)
Ayes: Valentine, Dewberry, North, Hudson, Vaughn, McDonald, Simerly
Nays: None
F. PUBLIC HEARING:
(4) Consider Case Z-1091-06; an Amendment to Daniel Farms Planned Development 121 (PD-121) in regards to 15.879 acre Multi-Family site. This proposed 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 911; a reduction in the total garage parking from 564 to 464; a reduction in the total outside covered parking spaces from 447 to 150 and a reduction to the setback along the southerly property line adjacent to the single family patio homes from 80 feet to 50 feet. This site is located at the north of Danieldale Road and east of Bolton Boone Road. The applicant is Apartment Development Services.
Staff Report for Case Z-1091-06
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, gave the staff report.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff.
Chairmain Hudson asked the Commission if there were any other questions of staff.
Commissioner Valentine asked staff to explain what the Ordinance requires for covered parking.
Chairman Hudson asked Mr. Vatthauer about making the trash compactors and frequency of pickup apart of the recommendation.
Chairman Hudson asked if there were any other questions of staff. There being no response, he declared the public hearing open and asked the applicant to come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Richard Rozier, of 1805 N. Westmoreland Road, representing the Rose Pearl, came forward to address the Commission. He stated that the request for the reduced number of covered parking was apart of the aesthetically pleasing look. He also informed the Commission that he was available to answer any questions.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any questions of the applicant. Hearing no response, he asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak either in favor or in opposition of case Z-1091-06. Hearing no response, Chairman Hudson declared the public hearing closed.
Chairman Hudson asked Mr. Rozier if adding the trash compactors and frequency of pickups as apart of the Planned Development would be agreeable for the developer.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if they had any questions or comments that needed to be addressed. There being no response, he asked for a motion.
Motion to Approve to approve an Amendment to Daniel Farms Planned Development 121 (PD-121). Moved by Vice Chairman Scott McDonald, seconded by Commissioner Donald Dewberry.
with the following stipulations:
1. A minimum of 150 covered parking spaces must be provided.
2. The apartment complex must implement an internal trash pick-up system.
Vote to Approve to approve an Amendment to Daniel Farms Planned Development 121 (PD-121). (Approved)
Ayes: Hudson, Valentine, Dewberry, North, Vaughn, Simerly, McDonald
Nays: None
(5) Consider Case Z-1090-06; a Planned Development for General Retail use located at the southwest corner of Belt Line Road and Polk Street. This area is currently zoned Single Family 10 (SF-10). The Planned Development will have a base zoning of General Retail with deviation requests for amending the use chart, area regulations, exterior construction, parking requirements, landscaping requirements, fencing & screening and lighting requirements. The applicant is Monte Anderson.
Commissioner Simerly signed a Affidavit regarding Conflict of Interest, which would excuse him from partaking in the hearing and voting process of Case Z-1090-06.
Staff Report for Case Z-1090-06
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, gave the staff report.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff. Hearing no response, he declared the public hearing open and requested that the applicant come forward to address the Commission.
Carol Twitmier, of 430 Munson Drive, Dallas, representing Monte Anderson and Bert Maxwell came forward and presented a proposal for case Z-1090-06 to the Commission.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any questions for Ms. Twitmer.
Commissioner Valentine asked Ms. Twitmer to describe in more detail the elevation plans for each buildings and an explanation for design plans between the buildings.
Ms. Twitmier informed the Commission that the proposed buildings were designed to be small separate buildings with landscaping between them.
Commissioner Vaughn asked Ms. Twitmer about sidewalks and designated paths between the buildings.
Ms. Twitmer informed the Commission that there would be concrete sidewalks between every other building and meandering crushed granite paths for those areas between buildings without sidewalks.
Vice Chairman McDonald excused himself from the Planning & Zoning meeting at 7:30 PM.
Commissioner Valentine asked Ms. Twitmer if the intent was for property owners to help with the architectual designs of the buildings or would the buildings be built prior to property owners purchasing the property.
Mr. Monte Anderson, of 912 Ironwood, came forward to address the Commissison. He informed the Commission that buildings would be built as needed, but the infrastructure would already be in place.
Ms. Twitmer came forward again to discuss the architectural design of the proposed buildings. She explained that each building would be different, but the guidelines for building materials and building requirements would be the same.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any other questions for Ms. Twitmer.
Commissioner Valentine discussed the detention areas with Ms. Twitmer.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any other questions for the applicant.
Mr. Anderson stated that each building would be owner-occupied but he could not say that a building owner might not lease the property at some point.
Commissioner Vaughn asked Mr. Anderson if leasing buildings would not be permitted.
Commissioner Valentine asked the applicants to explain why a wall would not be placed between the business and the residential uses.
Ms. Twitmer explained to the Commission why a wall was not proposed for the space between the business and the residential uses.
Commissioner Dewberry asked the applicants to expand on the residential aspect of this proposed Planned Development.
Ms. Twitmer informed the Commission that they would like to use the parking calculations from the DeShazo, Tang & Associates parking analysis evaluation.
Mr. Anderson explained to the Commission about the residential option for those property owners to either live above the office units themselves or lease the living area.
Chairman asked the applicants if there was anything else they would like to add.
Mr. Steve Stoner with DeShazo, Tang & Associates, 400 S. Houston Street, Suite 330, Traffic Engineering firm that specializes in parking analysis, explained the results of their parking analysis evaluation for the proposed Planned Development.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any questions for Mr. Stoner. Hearing no response, he asked if there was anyone who wished to address the Commission either in favor or in opposition of case Z-1090-06.
Anita Baker, 110 Streamside Drive, came forward to express her concerns about possible traffic congestion due to the main entrance of this development being too close to the intersection of Polk and Belt Line. She also informed the Commission that the proposed screening from the residential area is unacceptable and that there is a need for a wall to buffer the noise. Ms. Baker also asked about the proposed awnings, tree survey, and the proposed shared parking.
Joe Hamby, 210 Streamside, DeSoto, voiced his opposition to the increase in traffic. He also informed the Commission that the project would devalue property in the area.
Ms. Lacy Patterson, 201 Juniper Ridge, DeSoto, came forward to express her concern for the school children passing the traffic prone retail site. She also informed the Commission that she would like to see redevelopment of existing vacant retail sites in DeSoto than creating additional retail sites.
Chairman Hudson asked if anyone else in the audience wished to address the Commission. There being no response, he asked Monte Anderson to come forward to address issues rised by concerned citizens.
Mr. Anderson came forward to address the issues of concerned citizens.
Mr. Anderson came forward address these issues.
Commissioner Valentine asked the applicants to address the size of the proposed church and the proximity of the main entrance to the Polk and Belt Line intersection.
Commissioner Dewberry asked Mr. Anderson to provide more information about the proposed event center.
Commissioner North asked the applicants when the proposed project would be completely developed. Mr. Anderson said two to three years depending on the market.
Mr. Anderson informed the Commission that the proposed project should be complete in two to three years depending on the market.
Mr. Anderson discussed the proposed awnings which would provide shading to the windows and sidewalks from the sun.
Chairman Hudson asked the Commission if there were any other questions for the applicants. There being no response, he declared the public hearing closed. Chairman Hudson asked the Commissioners if there was any issues that needed to be discussed.
Commissioner Valentine stated that the proposed project plan would work well, but she wanted to review the elevations of each building as they were submitted.
Mr. Vatthauer informed to the Commission that reviewing elevations for each building was an option that the Commission could stipulate in the Planned Development.
The Commission discussed and shared ther thoughts on the proposed landscape screening wall.
Chairman Hudson expressed his concerns about the proposed project. He asked the Commission if there were any other comments or issues that needed to be addresses. There being no response, he asked for a motion.
Motion to Approve to approve a Planned Development for General Retail use located at the southwest corner of Belt Line Road and Polk Street. Moved by Commissioner Denise Valentine, seconded by Commissioner Donald Dewberry.
with the following stipulations:
1. The Planned Development must be amended to approve elevations for each building prior to the issuance of the building permit.
2. A two (2) foot high stone wall be constructed along the west property line, with a four (4) foot high tubular steel fence built on top of the stone wall.
Vote to Approve to approve a Planned Development for General Retail use located at the southwest corner of Belt Line Road and Polk Street. (Approved)
Ayes: McDonald, Simerly, Vaughn, Hudson, North, Valentine, Dewberry
Nays: None
G. REGULAR AGENDA:
(6) No items.
H. REPORTS TO COMMISSION:
(6) Report on City Council activity.
No items.
(7) Report on upcoming agenda items, projects or meetings.
No items.
I. ADJOURNMENT.
Being there was no other business; Chairman Hudson adjourned the meeting at 8:32PM.
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