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Roll Call: 10 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
A. WORKSESSION AGENDA
(1) Discuss agenda items.
(2) Discuss chain link fence requirements.
(3) Appoint a Planning & Zoning Commissioner to the Hampton Steering Committee.
B. AGENDA
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
D. CALL TO ORDER.
Chairperson Vaughn called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and noted for the record that seven (7) Commissioners were present.
E. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
(4) Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on November 25, 2008.
(5) Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on January 13, 2009.
Motion to Approve to Approve the Consent Agenda items with the modifications noted during the worksession. Moved by Vice Chairperson Tom Simerly, seconded by Commissioner Reginald Jones.
Vote to Approve to Approve the Consent Agenda items with the modifications noted during the worksession. (Approved)
Ayes: Simerly, North, Jones, Stripling, Vaughn, Chambers, Dewberry
Nays: None
F. PUBLIC HEARING:
(6) Consider Case Z-1157-08; an Amendment to Planned Development 97 (PD-97). This proposed amendment would create a mixed use district that allows for a 365-room Independent Senior Living Facility and 400-room Assisted Living Facility and six (6) general retail pad sites. In addition, the applicant is requesting a maximum of four (4) stories for both the Independent Senior Living & Assisted Living Facilities and the general retail sites will consist of 8.351 acres. The property in question is located at the northwest corner of Belt Line Road and Westmoreland Road. The applicant is Dowdey Anderson & Associates.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, presented the management report.
Chairperson Vaughn asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff.
Commissioner Dewberry asked staff if the proposed site plan reflected the necessary right-of-way dedication along Belt Line Road and Westmoreland Road.
Mr. Vatthauer stated that the proposed site plan reflects the correct right-of-way dedication required for both Belt Line Road and Westmoreland Road.
Chairperson Vaughn asked the Commission if there were any other questions or comments for staff. Hearing no response, she opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Richard Rozier, of 1812 Masters Drive, representing the applicant came forward to address the Commission. He provided the Commission with background information about the subject site. Mr. Rozier also told the Commission that the proposed project would be a great asset to the community.
Mr. Mike Anderson, of 3800 Town Crossing, Dallas, stated that he has owned the property for a number of years and there has not been a lot of interest in retail for this particular location due to a lack of density and roof tops in the area. He also stated that retail would not be the highest and best use for the property.
Commissioner Chambers asked Mr. Anderson about the types of retail business that could possibly occupy the retail spaces between 5,000 square feet and 10,000 square feet.
Mr. Anderson stated that restuarants, flower shops and other personal service uses would be considered great occupants for the retail spaces, especially since these retail spaces are in such close promixity to the senior development.
Commissioner Simerly asked about the topography and the considerably large drop off to the west of the property.
Mr. Anderson explained to the Commission that he considers this property to be a challenging opportunity for his engineers to design something special, because of the large drop off to the west and Heath Creek running through the property.
Commissioner Simerly asked Mr. Anderson if he would be willing to trade some of the concrete parking lot area for additional green space.
Mr. Anderson said that he would be willing to lose some of the parking lot area to create additional green space.
Commissioner Chambers asked if some of the trees on the site would be saved, especially those trees located near the trail system.
Mr. Anderson informed the Commission that the topography of the property does not adhere to saving a lot of the trees, but he would try to save as many trees as possible on the west and north edge along the trail system.
Mr. Rozier stated that the amendment to Planned Development 97 (PD-97) would be a good opportunity to bring a good development to the City.
Chairperson Vaughn asked the Commission if there were any additional questions for Mr. Anderson or Mr. Rozier. There being no response, she asked if there was anyone else who wished to address the Commission either in favor or in opposition to case Z-1157-08.
Mr. Ed Landwehr, of 700 Cornerstone, came forward to express his concerns regarding the amount of additional traffic this development would create on Westmoreland Road and the safety of school children walking to and from DeSoto West Junior High School. He asked if Westmoreland Road would be widened, also if sidewalks and additional green space would be added.
Mr. Vatthauer explained that there are no plans in the near future to widen Westmoreland Road, but the applicant is proposing to decrease the 90 foot buffer of trees captured in the original Planned Development to a 50 foot buffer of trees.
Mr. Landwehr stated that the Westmoreland Road should be widened, because traffic has increased significantly in the last few years.
Mr. Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, came forward to address the Commission. He informed the Commission that Westmoreland will not be widened in the near future.
Commissioner Simerly stated that the Senior and Assisted Living Facilities would generate less traffic than the general retail uses existing in the original Planned Development for the property in question.
Mr. Landwehr explained that the proposed uses could generated quite a bite of traffic with ambulance services, medical personnel and retail patrons. He also stated that he did not think this project was a good idea without Westmoreland Road being widened.
Mr. Johnson explained that staff will require a traffic analysis for this project and may require a deceleration lane with modification at the corner of Westmoreland Road and Belt Line Road, but the street will not be widened.
Commissioner Stripling expressed his concerns about the safety of the school children walking along Westmoreland Road and asked if sidewalks would be included as apart of the project.
Mr. Johnson explained to the Commission that one of the upcoming Capital Improvement Project (CIP) projects would include adding sidewalks along the east side of Westmoreland Road.
Commissioner Simerly asked Mr. Rozier if sidewalks would be included in the proposed mix use project on Westmoreland Road.
Mr. Rozier informed the Commission that sidewalks would be included in the proposed mixed use project.
Chairperson Vaughn asked the Commission if there was any additional questions or comments for Mr. Rozier or the applicant. There being no response, she closed the public hearing and asked the Commission if there was any disscussion on the issue.
Commissioner Simerly stated that he would be in favor of the request.
Commissioner Dewberry stated that he would support the request as well.
Chairperson Vaughn asked the Commission if there were any additional comments or concerns. Hearing no response, she asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to Approve Case Z-1157-08; an Amendment to Planned Development 97 (PD-97). Moved by Vice Chairperson Tom Simerly, seconded by Commissioner Dick North.
with the following stipulations:
1. Reduce the ninety (90) foot wide landscape buffer along Westmoreland Road, which is within Pad Site 8, down to fifty (50) feet.
2. Remove the proposed six (6) foot high masonry wall and replace it with a 50 foot landscape wide buffer.
3. Establish the parking for Independent Senior Living facility at 1.5 spaces per unit. In addition, establish the parking requirement for office use, within the senior facilities, to be one (1) parking space per 200 square feet, rather than one (1) parking space per 300 square feet.
4. The applicant is asking to increase the maximum height from two (2) stories to four (4) stories (fifty-five feet) for the Independent Senior Living facility and Assisted Living facility.
Vote to Approve to Approve Case Z-1157-08; an Amendment to Planned Development 97 (PD-97). (Approved)
Ayes: North, Chambers, Dewberry, Vaughn, Simerly, Stripling, Jones
Nays: None
G. REGULAR AGENDA:
(7) No items.
H. REPORTS TO COMMISSION:
(8) Report on City Council activity.
No items.
(9) Report on upcoming agenda items, projects or meetings.
No items.
I. ADJOURNMENT:
Being there was no other business; Chairperson Vaughn adjourned the meeting at 7:35 PM.
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Roll Call: 10 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
A. WORKSESSION AGENDA
(1) Discuss agenda items.
(2) Discuss chain link fence requirements.
(3) Appoint a Planning & Zoning Commissioner to the Hampton Steering Committee.
B. AGENDA
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
D. CALL TO ORDER.
Chairperson Vaughn called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and noted for the record that seven (7) Commissioners were present.
E. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
(4) Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on November 25, 2008.
(5) Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on January 13, 2009.
Motion to Approve to Approve the Consent Agenda items with the modifications noted during the worksession. Moved by Vice Chairperson Tom Simerly, seconded by Commissioner Reginald Jones.
Vote to Approve to Approve the Consent Agenda items with the modifications noted during the worksession. (Approved)
Ayes: Simerly, North, Jones, Stripling, Vaughn, Chambers, Dewberry
Nays: None
F. PUBLIC HEARING:
(6) Consider Case Z-1157-08; an Amendment to Planned Development 97 (PD-97). This proposed amendment would create a mixed use district that allows for a 365-room Independent Senior Living Facility and 400-room Assisted Living Facility and six (6) general retail pad sites. In addition, the applicant is requesting a maximum of four (4) stories for both the Independent Senior Living & Assisted Living Facilities and the general retail sites will consist of 8.351 acres. The property in question is located at the northwest corner of Belt Line Road and Westmoreland Road. The applicant is Dowdey Anderson & Associates.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, presented the management report.
Chairperson Vaughn asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff.
Commissioner Dewberry asked staff if the proposed site plan reflected the necessary right-of-way dedication along Belt Line Road and Westmoreland Road.
Mr. Vatthauer stated that the proposed site plan reflects the correct right-of-way dedication required for both Belt Line Road and Westmoreland Road.
Chairperson Vaughn asked the Commission if there were any other questions or comments for staff. Hearing no response, she opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Richard Rozier, of 1812 Masters Drive, representing the applicant came forward to address the Commission. He provided the Commission with background information about the subject site. Mr. Rozier also told the Commission that the proposed project would be a great asset to the community.
Mr. Mike Anderson, of 3800 Town Crossing, Dallas, stated that he has owned the property for a number of years and there has not been a lot of interest in retail for this particular location due to a lack of density and roof tops in the area. He also stated that retail would not be the highest and best use for the property.
Commissioner Chambers asked Mr. Anderson about the types of retail business that could possibly occupy the retail spaces between 5,000 square feet and 10,000 square feet.
Mr. Anderson stated that restuarants, flower shops and other personal service uses would be considered great occupants for the retail spaces, especially since these retail spaces are in such close promixity to the senior development.
Commissioner Simerly asked about the topography and the considerably large drop off to the west of the property.
Mr. Anderson explained to the Commission that he considers this property to be a challenging opportunity for his engineers to design something special, because of the large drop off to the west and Heath Creek running through the property.
Commissioner Simerly asked Mr. Anderson if he would be willing to trade some of the concrete parking lot area for additional green space.
Mr. Anderson said that he would be willing to lose some of the parking lot area to create additional green space.
Commissioner Chambers asked if some of the trees on the site would be saved, especially those trees located near the trail system.
Mr. Anderson informed the Commission that the topography of the property does not adhere to saving a lot of the trees, but he would try to save as many trees as possible on the west and north edge along the trail system.
Mr. Rozier stated that the amendment to Planned Development 97 (PD-97) would be a good opportunity to bring a good development to the City.
Chairperson Vaughn asked the Commission if there were any additional questions for Mr. Anderson or Mr. Rozier. There being no response, she asked if there was anyone else who wished to address the Commission either in favor or in opposition to case Z-1157-08.
Mr. Ed Landwehr, of 700 Cornerstone, came forward to express his concerns regarding the amount of additional traffic this development would create on Westmoreland Road and the safety of school children walking to and from DeSoto West Junior High School. He asked if Westmoreland Road would be widened, also if sidewalks and additional green space would be added.
Mr. Vatthauer explained that there are no plans in the near future to widen Westmoreland Road, but the applicant is proposing to decrease the 90 foot buffer of trees captured in the original Planned Development to a 50 foot buffer of trees.
Mr. Landwehr stated that the Westmoreland Road should be widened, because traffic has increased significantly in the last few years.
Mr. Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, came forward to address the Commission. He informed the Commission that Westmoreland will not be widened in the near future.
Commissioner Simerly stated that the Senior and Assisted Living Facilities would generate less traffic than the general retail uses existing in the original Planned Development for the property in question.
Mr. Landwehr explained that the proposed uses could generated quite a bite of traffic with ambulance services, medical personnel and retail patrons. He also stated that he did not think this project was a good idea without Westmoreland Road being widened.
Mr. Johnson explained that staff will require a traffic analysis for this project and may require a deceleration lane with modification at the corner of Westmoreland Road and Belt Line Road, but the street will not be widened.
Commissioner Stripling expressed his concerns about the safety of the school children walking along Westmoreland Road and asked if sidewalks would be included as apart of the project.
Mr. Johnson explained to the Commission that one of the upcoming Capital Improvement Project (CIP) projects would include adding sidewalks along the east side of Westmoreland Road.
Commissioner Simerly asked Mr. Rozier if sidewalks would be included in the proposed mix use project on Westmoreland Road.
Mr. Rozier informed the Commission that sidewalks would be included in the proposed mixed use project.
Chairperson Vaughn asked the Commission if there was any additional questions or comments for Mr. Rozier or the applicant. There being no response, she closed the public hearing and asked the Commission if there was any disscussion on the issue.
Commissioner Simerly stated that he would be in favor of the request.
Commissioner Dewberry stated that he would support the request as well.
Chairperson Vaughn asked the Commission if there were any additional comments or concerns. Hearing no response, she asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to Approve Case Z-1157-08; an Amendment to Planned Development 97 (PD-97). Moved by Vice Chairperson Tom Simerly, seconded by Commissioner Dick North.
with the following stipulations:
1. Reduce the ninety (90) foot wide landscape buffer along Westmoreland Road, which is within Pad Site 8, down to fifty (50) feet.
2. Remove the proposed six (6) foot high masonry wall and replace it with a 50 foot landscape wide buffer.
3. Establish the parking for Independent Senior Living facility at 1.5 spaces per unit. In addition, establish the parking requirement for office use, within the senior facilities, to be one (1) parking space per 200 square feet, rather than one (1) parking space per 300 square feet.
4. The applicant is asking to increase the maximum height from two (2) stories to four (4) stories (fifty-five feet) for the Independent Senior Living facility and Assisted Living facility.
Vote to Approve to Approve Case Z-1157-08; an Amendment to Planned Development 97 (PD-97). (Approved)
Ayes: North, Chambers, Dewberry, Vaughn, Simerly, Stripling, Jones
Nays: None
G. REGULAR AGENDA:
(7) No items.
H. REPORTS TO COMMISSION:
(8) Report on City Council activity.
No items.
(9) Report on upcoming agenda items, projects or meetings.
No items.
I. ADJOURNMENT:
Being there was no other business; Chairperson Vaughn adjourned the meeting at 7:35 PM.
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