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Roll Call: 9 members present, 2 members absent, 0 members excused.
A. WORKSHOP AGENDA
(1) Discuss agenda items
B. AGENDA
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
D. CALL TO ORDER.
Vice Chairman McDonald called the meeting to order at 7:00PM and noted for the record that six (6) Commissioners were present.
E. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
Mr. Michael Hurrt, former Mayor of DeSoto, came forward to acknowledge Vice Chairman McDonald's many years of service to the community and Planning & Zoning Commission.
(2) Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on August 28, 2007.
(3) Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on September 11, 2007.
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: Simerly, Vaughn, McDonald, North, Stripling
Nays: None
F. PUBLIC HEARING:
(4) Consider Case Z-1127-07; a Planned Development (PD-134) for Single Family Attached Residential (Townhouse) located on Belt Line Road and west of Polk Street. This area is currently zoned Single Family 10 (SF-10). The Planned Development will have a base zoning of Single Family Attached Residential District (Townhouse). The applicant is requesting deviations to the area regulations, parking regulations, height regulations and lot coverage. The area in question consists of 9.7 acres. The applicant is Dave Martin.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, gave the staff report.
Vice Chairman McDonald asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff. Hearing no response, he declared the public hearing open and asked staff to clarify the recommended stipulation regarding the height requirement units in the development.
Mr. Vatthauer stated that the stipulation regarding the height requirement should be revised to allow a maximum height of three stories for Townhomes with two car garages only, with Buildings 7 & 15 being allowed to be only 2 1/2 stories.
Vice Chairman McDonald asked the Commission if there were any other questions of staff. There being no response, he asked the applicant to come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Gary Williams, of 6632 Broomwood Drive, Plano, representing the applicant came forward to address the Commission. He provided the Comission with information on the elderly townhome concept proposed by Dave Martin.
Commissioner North asked Mr. Williams to explain why a media facility was not included in the project.
Mr. Williams informed the Commission that a media facility could be added to the project if needed.
Vice Chairman McDonald asked the Commission if there were any additional questions for Mr. Williams. Hearing no response he asked Mr. Dave Martin to come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Dave Martin, of 6520 Myrtle Beach Drive, Plano, came forward to address the Commission. He stated that he was available to answer questions.
Vice Chairman McDonald asked the Commission if there were any questions for Mr. Martin.
Commissioner Simerly asked Mr. Martin how he decided upon the City of Desoto for developing the elderly townhouse project.
Mr. Martin explained that staff in the City of DeSoto were open-minded to this design concept for a elderly townhome project.
Vice Chairman McDonald asked the Commission if there were any additional questions or comments for Mr. Martin or Mr. Williams. There being no response, he asked if there was anyone else who wished to address the Commission.
Mr. Dwight Chambers, of 612 Belclaire Terrence, came forward to address the Commission. He asked for clarification about the minimum lot size for the proposed project.
Mr. Vatthauer stated that the minimum lot size for the proposed project would be 2,500 square feet, rather than 3,000 square feet.
Vice Chairman McDonald asked if anyone else wished to address the Commission on the issue. Hearing no response, he closed the public hearing and asked the Commission if there was any discussion. There being no response, he asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to approve Case Z-1127-07; a Planned Development (PD-134) for Single Family Attached Residential (Townhouse). Moved by Commissioner Karen Vaughn, seconded by Commissioner Tom Simerly.
with the following stipulations:
(1) Allow the maximum height to be 3 stories.
(2) Allow for a minimum lot size of 2,500 square feet.
(3) The applicant has requested a minimum lot width of 40 feet.
(4) Allow the minimum depth to be 60 feet.
(5) Allow a front minimum setback of 22 feet.
(6) Allow the exterior side minimum setback to be 10 feet.
(7) Provide 20 foot minimum separation between buildings.
(8) Provide a minimum rear setback of 3 feet.
(9) Allow for a minimum of 70% masonry for the front and side elevations and 50% for the rear elevation.
(10) The applicant has asked that 500 square feet of open space be provided for each two bedroom unit.
Vote to Approve to approve Case Z-1127-07; a Planned Development (PD-134) for Single Family Attached Residential (Townhouse). (Approved)
Ayes: McDonald, Simerly, North, Vaughn
Nays: Stripling
(5) Consider Case Z-1128-07; a request to amend Planned Development (PD-20) to allow the existing pole sign to be increased in height from 50 feet to 70 feet, located at the Holiday Inn Express, 1310 E Wintergreen Road. The applicant is Atlantic Hotels Group Inc/ Perry Molubhoy.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, gave the staff report.
Vice Chairman McDonald asked the Commission if there were questions of staff. There being no response, he declared the public hearing open and asked Mr. Perry Molubhoy if he wanted to address the Commission. Hearing no response, he asked if anyone else wished to address the Commission on the issue. Hearing no response, Vice Chairman McDonald declared the public hearing closed and asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to approve Case Z-1128-07; a request to amend Planned Development (PD-20). Moved by Commissioner Tom Simerly, seconded by Commissioner Richard North.
Vote to Approve to approve Case Z-1128-07; a request to amend Planned Development (PD-20). (Approved)
Ayes: Simerly, Vaughn, North, Stripling, McDonald
Nays: None
G. REGULAR AGENDA:
(6) Consider Case FP-1003-07; a Replat of Lots 1A & 1B, Block A Fountain Village, located at the southeast corner of Pleasant Run Road and The Meadows Parkway. The property in question consists of 5.43 acres and 2 lots. The applicant is Sports City Retail Properties, LLC.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, gave the staff report.
Vice Chairman McDonald asked the Commission if there were questions of staff. Hearing no response, he asked the Commission if there was any discussion on the issue.
Commissioner Vaughn expressed her concerns about considering a replat for approval without knowing whether the setback requirements for General Retail (GR) zoning are being met.
Vice Chairman McDonald informed the Commission that he shared Commissioner Vaughn’s concerns about the replat meeting the setback requirements for General Retail (GR) zoning or not. He suggested that the applicant provide an as-built survey, so the Planning & Zoning Commission can make a more informed decision about the replat.
Vice Chairman McDonald asked the Commission if there was any further discussion on the issue. Hearing no response, he asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Deny to deny Case FP-1003-07; a Replat of Lots 1A & 1B, Block A Fountain Village. Moved by Commissioner Tom Simerly, seconded by Commissioner Karen Vaughn.
Vote to Deny to deny Case FP-1003-07; a Replat of Lots 1A & 1B, Block A Fountain Village. (Approved)
Ayes: North, Stripling, Vaughn, McDonald, Simerly
Nays: None
H. REPORTS TO COMMISSION:
(7) Report on City Council activity.
No items.
(8) Report on upcoming agenda items, projects or meetings.
No items.
I. ADJOURNMENT.
Being there was no other business; Vice Chairman McDonald adjourned the meeting at 7:49PM
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Roll Call: 9 members present, 2 members absent, 0 members excused.
A. WORKSHOP AGENDA
(1) Discuss agenda items
B. AGENDA
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
D. CALL TO ORDER.
Vice Chairman McDonald called the meeting to order at 7:00PM and noted for the record that six (6) Commissioners were present.
E. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
Mr. Michael Hurrt, former Mayor of DeSoto, came forward to acknowledge Vice Chairman McDonald's many years of service to the community and Planning & Zoning Commission.
(2) Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on August 28, 2007.
(3) Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on September 11, 2007.
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: Simerly, Vaughn, McDonald, North, Stripling
Nays: None
F. PUBLIC HEARING:
(4) Consider Case Z-1127-07; a Planned Development (PD-134) for Single Family Attached Residential (Townhouse) located on Belt Line Road and west of Polk Street. This area is currently zoned Single Family 10 (SF-10). The Planned Development will have a base zoning of Single Family Attached Residential District (Townhouse). The applicant is requesting deviations to the area regulations, parking regulations, height regulations and lot coverage. The area in question consists of 9.7 acres. The applicant is Dave Martin.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, gave the staff report.
Vice Chairman McDonald asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff. Hearing no response, he declared the public hearing open and asked staff to clarify the recommended stipulation regarding the height requirement units in the development.
Mr. Vatthauer stated that the stipulation regarding the height requirement should be revised to allow a maximum height of three stories for Townhomes with two car garages only, with Buildings 7 & 15 being allowed to be only 2 1/2 stories.
Vice Chairman McDonald asked the Commission if there were any other questions of staff. There being no response, he asked the applicant to come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Gary Williams, of 6632 Broomwood Drive, Plano, representing the applicant came forward to address the Commission. He provided the Comission with information on the elderly townhome concept proposed by Dave Martin.
Commissioner North asked Mr. Williams to explain why a media facility was not included in the project.
Mr. Williams informed the Commission that a media facility could be added to the project if needed.
Vice Chairman McDonald asked the Commission if there were any additional questions for Mr. Williams. Hearing no response he asked Mr. Dave Martin to come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Dave Martin, of 6520 Myrtle Beach Drive, Plano, came forward to address the Commission. He stated that he was available to answer questions.
Vice Chairman McDonald asked the Commission if there were any questions for Mr. Martin.
Commissioner Simerly asked Mr. Martin how he decided upon the City of Desoto for developing the elderly townhouse project.
Mr. Martin explained that staff in the City of DeSoto were open-minded to this design concept for a elderly townhome project.
Vice Chairman McDonald asked the Commission if there were any additional questions or comments for Mr. Martin or Mr. Williams. There being no response, he asked if there was anyone else who wished to address the Commission.
Mr. Dwight Chambers, of 612 Belclaire Terrence, came forward to address the Commission. He asked for clarification about the minimum lot size for the proposed project.
Mr. Vatthauer stated that the minimum lot size for the proposed project would be 2,500 square feet, rather than 3,000 square feet.
Vice Chairman McDonald asked if anyone else wished to address the Commission on the issue. Hearing no response, he closed the public hearing and asked the Commission if there was any discussion. There being no response, he asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to approve Case Z-1127-07; a Planned Development (PD-134) for Single Family Attached Residential (Townhouse). Moved by Commissioner Karen Vaughn, seconded by Commissioner Tom Simerly.
with the following stipulations:
(1) Allow the maximum height to be 3 stories.
(2) Allow for a minimum lot size of 2,500 square feet.
(3) The applicant has requested a minimum lot width of 40 feet.
(4) Allow the minimum depth to be 60 feet.
(5) Allow a front minimum setback of 22 feet.
(6) Allow the exterior side minimum setback to be 10 feet.
(7) Provide 20 foot minimum separation between buildings.
(8) Provide a minimum rear setback of 3 feet.
(9) Allow for a minimum of 70% masonry for the front and side elevations and 50% for the rear elevation.
(10) The applicant has asked that 500 square feet of open space be provided for each two bedroom unit.
Vote to Approve to approve Case Z-1127-07; a Planned Development (PD-134) for Single Family Attached Residential (Townhouse). (Approved)
Ayes: McDonald, Simerly, North, Vaughn
Nays: Stripling
(5) Consider Case Z-1128-07; a request to amend Planned Development (PD-20) to allow the existing pole sign to be increased in height from 50 feet to 70 feet, located at the Holiday Inn Express, 1310 E Wintergreen Road. The applicant is Atlantic Hotels Group Inc/ Perry Molubhoy.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, gave the staff report.
Vice Chairman McDonald asked the Commission if there were questions of staff. There being no response, he declared the public hearing open and asked Mr. Perry Molubhoy if he wanted to address the Commission. Hearing no response, he asked if anyone else wished to address the Commission on the issue. Hearing no response, Vice Chairman McDonald declared the public hearing closed and asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to approve Case Z-1128-07; a request to amend Planned Development (PD-20). Moved by Commissioner Tom Simerly, seconded by Commissioner Richard North.
Vote to Approve to approve Case Z-1128-07; a request to amend Planned Development (PD-20). (Approved)
Ayes: Simerly, Vaughn, North, Stripling, McDonald
Nays: None
G. REGULAR AGENDA:
(6) Consider Case FP-1003-07; a Replat of Lots 1A & 1B, Block A Fountain Village, located at the southeast corner of Pleasant Run Road and The Meadows Parkway. The property in question consists of 5.43 acres and 2 lots. The applicant is Sports City Retail Properties, LLC.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, gave the staff report.
Vice Chairman McDonald asked the Commission if there were questions of staff. Hearing no response, he asked the Commission if there was any discussion on the issue.
Commissioner Vaughn expressed her concerns about considering a replat for approval without knowing whether the setback requirements for General Retail (GR) zoning are being met.
Vice Chairman McDonald informed the Commission that he shared Commissioner Vaughn’s concerns about the replat meeting the setback requirements for General Retail (GR) zoning or not. He suggested that the applicant provide an as-built survey, so the Planning & Zoning Commission can make a more informed decision about the replat.
Vice Chairman McDonald asked the Commission if there was any further discussion on the issue. Hearing no response, he asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Deny to deny Case FP-1003-07; a Replat of Lots 1A & 1B, Block A Fountain Village. Moved by Commissioner Tom Simerly, seconded by Commissioner Karen Vaughn.
Vote to Deny to deny Case FP-1003-07; a Replat of Lots 1A & 1B, Block A Fountain Village. (Approved)
Ayes: North, Stripling, Vaughn, McDonald, Simerly
Nays: None
H. REPORTS TO COMMISSION:
(7) Report on City Council activity.
No items.
(8) Report on upcoming agenda items, projects or meetings.
No items.
I. ADJOURNMENT.
Being there was no other business; Vice Chairman McDonald adjourned the meeting at 7:49PM
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