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Roll Call: 9 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
A. WORK SESSION AGENDA:
(1) Discuss agenda items.
B. AGENDA
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
D. CALL TO ORDER.
Chairperson Dewberry called the meeting to order at 6:04PM and noted for the record that six (6) Commissioners were present.
E. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
(2) Approval of the Minutes for the Regular meeting on September 11, 2012.
DRAFT Minutes for the Regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on September 11, 2012
Motion to Approve to Approve the Minutes for the Regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on September 11, 2012. Moved by Vice Chairperson Roosevelt Williams, seconded by Commissioner Dwight Chambers.
Vote to Approve to Approve the Minutes for the Regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on September 11, 2012. (Approved)
Ayes: Chambers, Jones, May, Dewberry, McDonald, Williams
Nays: None
F. PUBLIC HEARING:
(3) Consider Case Z-1247-12; a rezoning request from Neighborhood Services (NS) to General Retail (GR). The property in question is located at the southeast corner of Belt Line Road and Westmoreland Road, consists of 0.92 acres and 1 lot. The applicant is Steven Davis/ SECBW.
Planning & Zoning Commission Management Report for case Z-1247-12
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, presented the management report for case Z-1247-12.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff. There being no response, he opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Steven Davis, of 7002 Northwood Road, Dallas, came forward to address the Commission. He provided a brief history of the property in question. Mr. Davis also stated he was available to answer questions.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there any questions for Mr. Davis.
Commissioner Jones asked Mr. Davis if there were certain businesses that would develop around the 7-Eleven convenience store.
Mr. Davis informed the Commission that he was not certain of any such businesses that typically develop around 7-Eleven convenience stores.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there were any other questions for Mr. Davis. Hearing no response, he asked if there was anyone in the audience that wished to speak either in favor of or in opposition to case Z-1247-12. There being no response, Chairperson Dewberry closed the public hearing and asked the Commission if there was any discussion. Hearing none, he asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to Approve Case Z-1247-12; a rezoning request from Neighborhood Services (NS) to General Retail (GR) at the southeast corner of Belt Line Road and Westmoreland Road. Moved by Commissioner Scott McDonald, seconded by Commissioner Dwight Chambers.
Vote to Approve to Approve Case Z-1247-12; a rezoning request from Neighborhood Services (NS) to General Retail (GR) at the southeast corner of Belt Line Road and Westmoreland Road. (Approved)
Ayes: Chambers, McDonald, Williams, Dewberry, May, Jones
Nays: None
(4) Consider Case Z-1248-12; a Specific Use Permit Request (SUP) to allow a convenience store with gasoline sales at the southeast corner of Belt Line Road and Westmoreland Road. The property in question consists of approximately 1 lot and 0.92 acres. The applicant is Michael Hampton/ Lend Lease.
Planning & Zoning Commission Management Report for case Z-1248-12
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, presented the management report for case Z-1248-12.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff.
Chairperson Williams asked Mr. Vatthauer if the proposed 7-Eleven convenience store would be selling beer and wine.
Mr. Vatthauer informed the Commission that the applicant could better answer this question, but he was fairly certain that the proposed 7-Eleven convenience store would sell beer and wine. Mr. Vatthauer also stated that the proposed 7-Eleven convenience store was not required to obtain a Specific Use Permit for beer and wine sales. However, a Specific Use Permit was required for the proposed 7-Eleven convenience store with gasoline.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Comission if there was any other questions of staff.
Commissioner Jones asked if a traffic study had been conducted to determine if the proposed 7-Eleven convenience store would increase traffic congestion along Belt Line Road.
Mr. Vatthauer informed the Commission that a traffic study was not necessary, because the proposed 7-Eleven convenience store would not generate enough traffic to create the need for a study.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there was any other questions of staff. Hearing no response, he opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone who wished to speak either in favor of or in opposition to case Z-1248-12.
Mr. Steven Davis, of 7002 Northwood Road, Dallas, came forward to address the Commission. He informed the Commission that a traffic study was required by TxDot and a copy will be presented to Planning & Zoning staff. He also stated as a part of the study, it was recommended that TxDot conduct a separate study to reduce the speed limit near the proposed 7-Eleven site.
Commissioner Jones stated that the proposed 7-Eleven convenience store would be the fourth 7-Eleven store in the City of DeSoto. He asked Mr. Davis if some of the other 7-Eleven stores would close with the addition of the proposed store.
Mr. Michael Hampton, of 1828 Tumbleweed Circle, Rockwall, came forward to address the Commission. He explained to the Commission that he was not aware of any 7-Eleven closures.
The Commission and Mr. Hampton discussed the purpose of the traffic study conducted by 7-Eleven, as well as recommendation following the traffic study.
Chairperson Dewberry asked if there was any other questions for Mr. Hampton. There being no response, he asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak either in favor of or in opposition to case Z-1248-12. Hearing no response, he closed the public hearing and asked the Commission if there was any further discussion. Hearing none, Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to Approve Case Z-1248-12; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow a convenience store with gasoline sales at the southeast corner of Belt Line Road and Westmoreland Road. Moved by Commissioner Scott McDonald, seconded by Vice Chairperson Roosevelt Williams.
Vote to Approve to Approve Case Z-1248-12; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow a convenience store with gasoline sales at the southeast corner of Belt Line Road and Westmoreland Road. (Approved)
Ayes: May, McDonald, Jones, Chambers, Williams, Dewberry
Nays: None
(5) Consider Case Z-1249-12; a Planned Development (PD-150) for a heliport at 150 East Danieldale Road. The property in question consists of approximately 1 lot and 18.739 acres. The applicant is the City of DeSoto.
Planning & Zoning Commission Management Report for case Z-1249-12
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, presented the management report for case Z-1249-12.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff.
Commissioner Chambers asked Mr. Vatthauer whether the main entrance of the heliport would be facing Danieldale or not.
Mr. Vatthauer informed the Commission that the main entrance into the heliport would be accessed off of Danieldale Road. He also explained that there would be a gated non-public access into the heliport off of Kestrel Avenue as well.
Commissioner Chambers asked Mr. Vatthauer for more clarification about the proposed tree types and the potential height of these trees.
Mr. Vatthauer stated, the proposed trees would possibly be Crepe Myrtles and/or Red Bud. He also stated that these trees were selected due to safety reason and they would not block visibility because they were only expected to grow 20 feet high.
The Commission and staff discussed the zoning history of the property in question, as well as the issue of noise from the heliport effecting the surrounding businesses.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there were any other questions of staff.
Commissioner May asked if the proposed heliport would be operated as a private enterprise or a taxpayer owned facility. She also asked if the facility would be opened to other uses.
Mr. Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, came forward to address the Commission. He stated, that the property is owner by the city. However, the property would have on a long-term lease (a 60 year period) for a fixed base operator to operate the site and all maintainence would be the responsibility of the fixed base operator. In addition, there would be annual lease payments made to the city. Mr. Johnson also provide a brief history about the proposed heliport.
The Commission and staff discussed the improvement responsibilities of the DeSoto Economic Development Committee (DEDC), City of DeSoto, TxDot and Sky Helicopters Inc. They also discussed the deviation request to allow all future structures to be added to the site without amending the planned development.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there were any further questions of staff. Hearing no response, he opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone who wished to address the Commission either in favor of or in opposition to case Z-1249-12.
Mr. Bobby Waddle, of 1015 South Cockrell Hill Road, Former City of DeSoto Mayor, spoke in favor of the proposed heliport.
Mr. Ken Pyatt, of 255 S. Junipter Road, Garland, came forward to address the Commission.
Commissioner McDonald asked Mr. Pyatt if he had any projections about the frequency of flights.
Mr. Pyatt informed the Commission that if the proposed heliport mirrors the pattern of the heliport in Garland, then there is a possiblity of one hundred flights per day. He also provided the days and hours of operation for the heliport.
Commissioner Chambers asked Mr. Pyatt to clarify the type of operations the heliport would experience.
Mr. Pyatt stated that the heliport would have light commercial operations, which include helicopters for news gathering; commerical flight & photography; site-seeing tours; an element of flight training & transient traffic for private, medical, fire & law enforcement and fueling.
Chairperson Dewberry asked if there was anyone else who wished to address the Commission. Hearing no response, he closed the public hearing and asked the Commission if there was any other questions, comments or discussion. There being no response, Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to Approve Case Z-1249-12; a Planned Development (PD-150) for a heliport at 150 East Danieldale Road. Moved by Commissioner Reginald Jones, seconded by Commissioner April May.
Vote to Approve to Approve Case Z-1249-12; a Planned Development (PD-150) for a heliport at 150 East Danieldale Road. (Approved)
Ayes: McDonald, May, Jones, Chambers, Williams, Dewberry
Nays: None
G. REGULAR AGENDA:
(6) No items.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer informed the commission that the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 25, 2012 will not take place due to the holiday season.
H. ADJOURNMENT.
Being there was no other business; Chairperson Dewberry closed the meeting at 7:00PM.
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Roll Call: 9 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
A. WORK SESSION AGENDA:
(1) Discuss agenda items.
B. AGENDA
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
D. CALL TO ORDER.
Chairperson Dewberry called the meeting to order at 6:04PM and noted for the record that six (6) Commissioners were present.
E. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
(2) Approval of the Minutes for the Regular meeting on September 11, 2012.
DRAFT Minutes for the Regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on September 11, 2012
Motion to Approve to Approve the Minutes for the Regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on September 11, 2012. Moved by Vice Chairperson Roosevelt Williams, seconded by Commissioner Dwight Chambers.
Vote to Approve to Approve the Minutes for the Regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on September 11, 2012. (Approved)
Ayes: Chambers, Jones, May, Dewberry, McDonald, Williams
Nays: None
F. PUBLIC HEARING:
(3) Consider Case Z-1247-12; a rezoning request from Neighborhood Services (NS) to General Retail (GR). The property in question is located at the southeast corner of Belt Line Road and Westmoreland Road, consists of 0.92 acres and 1 lot. The applicant is Steven Davis/ SECBW.
Planning & Zoning Commission Management Report for case Z-1247-12
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, presented the management report for case Z-1247-12.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff. There being no response, he opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Steven Davis, of 7002 Northwood Road, Dallas, came forward to address the Commission. He provided a brief history of the property in question. Mr. Davis also stated he was available to answer questions.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there any questions for Mr. Davis.
Commissioner Jones asked Mr. Davis if there were certain businesses that would develop around the 7-Eleven convenience store.
Mr. Davis informed the Commission that he was not certain of any such businesses that typically develop around 7-Eleven convenience stores.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there were any other questions for Mr. Davis. Hearing no response, he asked if there was anyone in the audience that wished to speak either in favor of or in opposition to case Z-1247-12. There being no response, Chairperson Dewberry closed the public hearing and asked the Commission if there was any discussion. Hearing none, he asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to Approve Case Z-1247-12; a rezoning request from Neighborhood Services (NS) to General Retail (GR) at the southeast corner of Belt Line Road and Westmoreland Road. Moved by Commissioner Scott McDonald, seconded by Commissioner Dwight Chambers.
Vote to Approve to Approve Case Z-1247-12; a rezoning request from Neighborhood Services (NS) to General Retail (GR) at the southeast corner of Belt Line Road and Westmoreland Road. (Approved)
Ayes: Chambers, McDonald, Williams, Dewberry, May, Jones
Nays: None
(4) Consider Case Z-1248-12; a Specific Use Permit Request (SUP) to allow a convenience store with gasoline sales at the southeast corner of Belt Line Road and Westmoreland Road. The property in question consists of approximately 1 lot and 0.92 acres. The applicant is Michael Hampton/ Lend Lease.
Planning & Zoning Commission Management Report for case Z-1248-12
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, presented the management report for case Z-1248-12.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff.
Chairperson Williams asked Mr. Vatthauer if the proposed 7-Eleven convenience store would be selling beer and wine.
Mr. Vatthauer informed the Commission that the applicant could better answer this question, but he was fairly certain that the proposed 7-Eleven convenience store would sell beer and wine. Mr. Vatthauer also stated that the proposed 7-Eleven convenience store was not required to obtain a Specific Use Permit for beer and wine sales. However, a Specific Use Permit was required for the proposed 7-Eleven convenience store with gasoline.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Comission if there was any other questions of staff.
Commissioner Jones asked if a traffic study had been conducted to determine if the proposed 7-Eleven convenience store would increase traffic congestion along Belt Line Road.
Mr. Vatthauer informed the Commission that a traffic study was not necessary, because the proposed 7-Eleven convenience store would not generate enough traffic to create the need for a study.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there was any other questions of staff. Hearing no response, he opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone who wished to speak either in favor of or in opposition to case Z-1248-12.
Mr. Steven Davis, of 7002 Northwood Road, Dallas, came forward to address the Commission. He informed the Commission that a traffic study was required by TxDot and a copy will be presented to Planning & Zoning staff. He also stated as a part of the study, it was recommended that TxDot conduct a separate study to reduce the speed limit near the proposed 7-Eleven site.
Commissioner Jones stated that the proposed 7-Eleven convenience store would be the fourth 7-Eleven store in the City of DeSoto. He asked Mr. Davis if some of the other 7-Eleven stores would close with the addition of the proposed store.
Mr. Michael Hampton, of 1828 Tumbleweed Circle, Rockwall, came forward to address the Commission. He explained to the Commission that he was not aware of any 7-Eleven closures.
The Commission and Mr. Hampton discussed the purpose of the traffic study conducted by 7-Eleven, as well as recommendation following the traffic study.
Chairperson Dewberry asked if there was any other questions for Mr. Hampton. There being no response, he asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak either in favor of or in opposition to case Z-1248-12. Hearing no response, he closed the public hearing and asked the Commission if there was any further discussion. Hearing none, Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to Approve Case Z-1248-12; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow a convenience store with gasoline sales at the southeast corner of Belt Line Road and Westmoreland Road. Moved by Commissioner Scott McDonald, seconded by Vice Chairperson Roosevelt Williams.
Vote to Approve to Approve Case Z-1248-12; a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow a convenience store with gasoline sales at the southeast corner of Belt Line Road and Westmoreland Road. (Approved)
Ayes: May, McDonald, Jones, Chambers, Williams, Dewberry
Nays: None
(5) Consider Case Z-1249-12; a Planned Development (PD-150) for a heliport at 150 East Danieldale Road. The property in question consists of approximately 1 lot and 18.739 acres. The applicant is the City of DeSoto.
Planning & Zoning Commission Management Report for case Z-1249-12
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, presented the management report for case Z-1249-12.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there were any questions of staff.
Commissioner Chambers asked Mr. Vatthauer whether the main entrance of the heliport would be facing Danieldale or not.
Mr. Vatthauer informed the Commission that the main entrance into the heliport would be accessed off of Danieldale Road. He also explained that there would be a gated non-public access into the heliport off of Kestrel Avenue as well.
Commissioner Chambers asked Mr. Vatthauer for more clarification about the proposed tree types and the potential height of these trees.
Mr. Vatthauer stated, the proposed trees would possibly be Crepe Myrtles and/or Red Bud. He also stated that these trees were selected due to safety reason and they would not block visibility because they were only expected to grow 20 feet high.
The Commission and staff discussed the zoning history of the property in question, as well as the issue of noise from the heliport effecting the surrounding businesses.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there were any other questions of staff.
Commissioner May asked if the proposed heliport would be operated as a private enterprise or a taxpayer owned facility. She also asked if the facility would be opened to other uses.
Mr. Tom Johnson, Managing Director of Development Services, came forward to address the Commission. He stated, that the property is owner by the city. However, the property would have on a long-term lease (a 60 year period) for a fixed base operator to operate the site and all maintainence would be the responsibility of the fixed base operator. In addition, there would be annual lease payments made to the city. Mr. Johnson also provide a brief history about the proposed heliport.
The Commission and staff discussed the improvement responsibilities of the DeSoto Economic Development Committee (DEDC), City of DeSoto, TxDot and Sky Helicopters Inc. They also discussed the deviation request to allow all future structures to be added to the site without amending the planned development.
Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission if there were any further questions of staff. Hearing no response, he opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone who wished to address the Commission either in favor of or in opposition to case Z-1249-12.
Mr. Bobby Waddle, of 1015 South Cockrell Hill Road, Former City of DeSoto Mayor, spoke in favor of the proposed heliport.
Mr. Ken Pyatt, of 255 S. Junipter Road, Garland, came forward to address the Commission.
Commissioner McDonald asked Mr. Pyatt if he had any projections about the frequency of flights.
Mr. Pyatt informed the Commission that if the proposed heliport mirrors the pattern of the heliport in Garland, then there is a possiblity of one hundred flights per day. He also provided the days and hours of operation for the heliport.
Commissioner Chambers asked Mr. Pyatt to clarify the type of operations the heliport would experience.
Mr. Pyatt stated that the heliport would have light commercial operations, which include helicopters for news gathering; commerical flight & photography; site-seeing tours; an element of flight training & transient traffic for private, medical, fire & law enforcement and fueling.
Chairperson Dewberry asked if there was anyone else who wished to address the Commission. Hearing no response, he closed the public hearing and asked the Commission if there was any other questions, comments or discussion. There being no response, Chairperson Dewberry asked the Commission for a motion.
Motion to Approve to Approve Case Z-1249-12; a Planned Development (PD-150) for a heliport at 150 East Danieldale Road. Moved by Commissioner Reginald Jones, seconded by Commissioner April May.
Vote to Approve to Approve Case Z-1249-12; a Planned Development (PD-150) for a heliport at 150 East Danieldale Road. (Approved)
Ayes: McDonald, May, Jones, Chambers, Williams, Dewberry
Nays: None
G. REGULAR AGENDA:
(6) No items.
Mr. Edlyn Vatthauer informed the commission that the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 25, 2012 will not take place due to the holiday season.
H. ADJOURNMENT.
Being there was no other business; Chairperson Dewberry closed the meeting at 7:00PM.
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