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Roll Call: 8 members present, 2 members absent, 0 members excused.
A. WORKSESSION AGENDA
(1) Discuss agenda items.
B. AGENDA
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
D. CALL TO ORDER.
Chairperson Simerly called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and noted for the record that five (5) Commissioners were present.
E. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
(2) Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on April 26, 2011.
Motion to Approve to Approve the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on April 26, 2011 with the modifications noted in the work session. Moved by Commissioner Scott McDonald, seconded by Commissioner Dick North.
Vote to Approve to Approve the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on April 26, 2011 with the modifications noted in the work session. (Approved)
Ayes: North, Chambers, McDonald, Simerly, Williams
Nays: None
F. PUBLIC HEARING:
(3) Consider Case Z-1220-11; an Amendment to Planned Development 130 (PD-130), DeSoto Town Center. This proposed amendment would change the second floor use of Building 2 from office to office/residential use (live/work units). The property in question is located on Hampton Road and north of Pleasant Run Road. The applicant is Trammell Crow Company.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, presented the management report for case Z-1220-11.
Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff.
The Commission and Mr. Vatthauer discussed the appropriate limit for the minimum unit size and the number of live/work units to cap the proposed request, as well as, the size of the proposed units.
Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission if there were any additional discussion. Hearing no response, he opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Gary Mann, of 2001 Ross Avenue, representing Trammell Crow came forward to address the Commission. He provide the Commission a power point presentation for different styles of built out live/work units in Texas and across the country. Mr. Mann also informed the Commission that he was able to address any questions or comments.
Commissioner Chambers asked Mr. Mann to provide the square footage of the existing live/work units in DeSoto Town Center.
Mr. Mann explained to the Commission that there are three existing live/work units in the DeSoto Town Center and these units range from 594 to 1,000 square feet.
Commissioner Chambers asked Mr. Mann if it would be possible for potential tenants to request that some of the smaller units be combined with two or more lease spaces to create larger suites.
Mr. Mann informed the Commission that it would be possible for potential tenants to request that some of the smaller units be combined with two or more lease spaces, but the request would need to be made during the time of intital construction.
The Commission, Mr. Mann and Mr. Vatthauer discussed the minimum square footage of the proposed live/work units, office units, as well as the apartment units in DeSoto. They also discussed the finish out of the proposed live/work units and amount of potential tenant interest in the office space on the first floor of the building in question.
Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission if there were any additional questions for Mr. Mann. Hearing no response, he asked if there was anyone who wished to address the Commission either in favor of or in opposition to case Z-1220-11. There being no response, Chairperson Simerly closed the public hearing and asked the Commisison if there was any discussion or comments.
Commissioner Chambers expressed his concerns about the minimum square footage of the proposed live/work units being 585 sqft.
Chairperson Simerly informed the Commission that the support columns throughout the building has a significant impact on the design of the units and possibly dictates the location of walls for each unit.
Commissioner McDonald stated that the architect did a good job designing units around the support columns, but if changes were made to increase the minimum square footage of the units to 600 or 700 square feet to match the existing multi-family square footage size, there should not be an issue working around these new square footage requirements.
Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission if there was any other discussion or comments.
The Commission discussed in more detail the possiblity of potential tenants increasing the square footage of units by leasing two or more lease spaces.
Commissioner North stated that the leasor of the DaKota Lofts would make the appropriate changes to units to accomodate potential tenants' desired square footage size, in order not to lose monies.
Chairperson Simerly informed the Commission giving the developer the flexiblity to interchange between the live/work units or just apartments which will possibly breath some life into the Hampton Road side of the DeSoto Town Center Development.
Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission if there were any additional comments or discussion. There being no response, he asked the Commission for a motion.
Ms. Julie Pandya, Assistant City Attorney, stated that the Commission has the option to cap the number of live/work units and change the minimum square footage of the units in any motions made for case Z-1220-11.
Motion to Deny to Approve case Z-1220-11 an Amendment to Planned Development 130 (PD-130) DeSoto Town Center. Moved by Commissioner Scott McDonald, seconded by Commissioner Dwight Chambers.
with the following stipulations:
(1) Allow office use only for the work portion of the live/work units, no retail.
(2) Allow a minimum of 10 live/work units
(3) Allow the minimum live/ work units to be 700 square feet.
Vote to Deny to Approve case Z-1220-11 an Amendment to Planned Development 130 (PD-130) DeSoto Town Center. (Approved)
Ayes: Chambers, McDonald, Williams
Nays: Simerly, North
Chairperson Simerly stated that the motion fails due to a 3:2 vote. A vote of four commissioners is required to pass a recommendation onto City Council. He asked the Commission for another motion.
Motion to Approve an Amendment to Planned Development 130 (PD-130) DeSoto Town Center. Moved by Commissioner Dick North, no second required.
with the following stipulations:
(1) Allow the minimum live/work units to be 585 square feet and 725 average square footage for units.
(2)Allow the maximum number of live/work units is 12.
Chairperson Simerly stated that the second motion died for lack of a second. He then explained that case Z-1220-11 moves forward to City Council without a recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Commission.
G. REGULAR AGENDA:
(4) No items.
Chairperson Simerly asked staff if there was any reports on City Council activity and upcoming Planning & Zoning Commission meetings, agenda items, or projects.
Mr. Vatthauer reminded the Commission of the upcoming work session on Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at 6:00 PM to discuss the possibility of allowing buildings in the Industrial District to have facades with a greater amount of metal.
H. ADJOURNMENT:
Being there was no other business; Chairperson Simerly adjourned the meeting at 7:41 PM.
Motion to Adjourn to Approve the motion to Adjourn the Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. Moved by Commissioner Dick North, seconded by Commissioner Dwight Chambers.
Vote to Adjourn to Approve the motion to Adjourn the Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. (Approved)
Ayes: North, Chambers, Simerly, McDonald, Williams
Nays: None
May 10, 2011 Planning and Zoning Meeting
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Roll Call: 8 members present, 2 members absent, 0 members excused.
A. WORKSESSION AGENDA
(1) Discuss agenda items.
B. AGENDA
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
D. CALL TO ORDER.
Chairperson Simerly called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and noted for the record that five (5) Commissioners were present.
E. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
(2) Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on April 26, 2011.
Motion to Approve to Approve the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on April 26, 2011 with the modifications noted in the work session. Moved by Commissioner Scott McDonald, seconded by Commissioner Dick North.
Vote to Approve to Approve the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on April 26, 2011 with the modifications noted in the work session. (Approved)
Ayes: North, Chambers, McDonald, Simerly, Williams
Nays: None
F. PUBLIC HEARING:
(3) Consider Case Z-1220-11; an Amendment to Planned Development 130 (PD-130), DeSoto Town Center. This proposed amendment would change the second floor use of Building 2 from office to office/residential use (live/work units). The property in question is located on Hampton Road and north of Pleasant Run Road. The applicant is Trammell Crow Company.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, presented the management report for case Z-1220-11.
Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff.
The Commission and Mr. Vatthauer discussed the appropriate limit for the minimum unit size and the number of live/work units to cap the proposed request, as well as, the size of the proposed units.
Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission if there were any additional discussion. Hearing no response, he opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Gary Mann, of 2001 Ross Avenue, representing Trammell Crow came forward to address the Commission. He provide the Commission a power point presentation for different styles of built out live/work units in Texas and across the country. Mr. Mann also informed the Commission that he was able to address any questions or comments.
Commissioner Chambers asked Mr. Mann to provide the square footage of the existing live/work units in DeSoto Town Center.
Mr. Mann explained to the Commission that there are three existing live/work units in the DeSoto Town Center and these units range from 594 to 1,000 square feet.
Commissioner Chambers asked Mr. Mann if it would be possible for potential tenants to request that some of the smaller units be combined with two or more lease spaces to create larger suites.
Mr. Mann informed the Commission that it would be possible for potential tenants to request that some of the smaller units be combined with two or more lease spaces, but the request would need to be made during the time of intital construction.
The Commission, Mr. Mann and Mr. Vatthauer discussed the minimum square footage of the proposed live/work units, office units, as well as the apartment units in DeSoto. They also discussed the finish out of the proposed live/work units and amount of potential tenant interest in the office space on the first floor of the building in question.
Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission if there were any additional questions for Mr. Mann. Hearing no response, he asked if there was anyone who wished to address the Commission either in favor of or in opposition to case Z-1220-11. There being no response, Chairperson Simerly closed the public hearing and asked the Commisison if there was any discussion or comments.
Commissioner Chambers expressed his concerns about the minimum square footage of the proposed live/work units being 585 sqft.
Chairperson Simerly informed the Commission that the support columns throughout the building has a significant impact on the design of the units and possibly dictates the location of walls for each unit.
Commissioner McDonald stated that the architect did a good job designing units around the support columns, but if changes were made to increase the minimum square footage of the units to 600 or 700 square feet to match the existing multi-family square footage size, there should not be an issue working around these new square footage requirements.
Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission if there was any other discussion or comments.
The Commission discussed in more detail the possiblity of potential tenants increasing the square footage of units by leasing two or more lease spaces.
Commissioner North stated that the leasor of the DaKota Lofts would make the appropriate changes to units to accomodate potential tenants' desired square footage size, in order not to lose monies.
Chairperson Simerly informed the Commission giving the developer the flexiblity to interchange between the live/work units or just apartments which will possibly breath some life into the Hampton Road side of the DeSoto Town Center Development.
Chairperson Simerly asked the Commission if there were any additional comments or discussion. There being no response, he asked the Commission for a motion.
Ms. Julie Pandya, Assistant City Attorney, stated that the Commission has the option to cap the number of live/work units and change the minimum square footage of the units in any motions made for case Z-1220-11.
Motion to Deny to Approve case Z-1220-11 an Amendment to Planned Development 130 (PD-130) DeSoto Town Center. Moved by Commissioner Scott McDonald, seconded by Commissioner Dwight Chambers.
with the following stipulations:
(1) Allow office use only for the work portion of the live/work units, no retail.
(2) Allow a minimum of 10 live/work units
(3) Allow the minimum live/ work units to be 700 square feet.
Vote to Deny to Approve case Z-1220-11 an Amendment to Planned Development 130 (PD-130) DeSoto Town Center. (Approved)
Ayes: Chambers, McDonald, Williams
Nays: Simerly, North
Chairperson Simerly stated that the motion fails due to a 3:2 vote. A vote of four commissioners is required to pass a recommendation onto City Council. He asked the Commission for another motion.
Motion to Approve an Amendment to Planned Development 130 (PD-130) DeSoto Town Center. Moved by Commissioner Dick North, no second required.
with the following stipulations:
(1) Allow the minimum live/work units to be 585 square feet and 725 average square footage for units.
(2)Allow the maximum number of live/work units is 12.
Chairperson Simerly stated that the second motion died for lack of a second. He then explained that case Z-1220-11 moves forward to City Council without a recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Commission.
G. REGULAR AGENDA:
(4) No items.
Chairperson Simerly asked staff if there was any reports on City Council activity and upcoming Planning & Zoning Commission meetings, agenda items, or projects.
Mr. Vatthauer reminded the Commission of the upcoming work session on Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at 6:00 PM to discuss the possibility of allowing buildings in the Industrial District to have facades with a greater amount of metal.
H. ADJOURNMENT:
Being there was no other business; Chairperson Simerly adjourned the meeting at 7:41 PM.
Motion to Adjourn to Approve the motion to Adjourn the Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. Moved by Commissioner Dick North, seconded by Commissioner Dwight Chambers.
Vote to Adjourn to Approve the motion to Adjourn the Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. (Approved)
Ayes: North, Chambers, Simerly, McDonald, Williams
Nays: None
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