HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-12-05 PZ MinMINUTES OF THE
TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 12, 2005
Present: William E. Greenwood, Chairman
Allen Heath, Vice Chairman
Larry Corson, Member
Stan Parchman, Member
Sharon Sanden, Member
Trent Petty, Town Manager
Jean Dwinnell, Town Secretary
Absent: None
1. CALL TO ORDER.
Chairman Greenwood called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m.
2. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION MEETING HELD DECEMBER 9, 2004.
A motion was made by Commissioner Sanden, seconded by Commissioner Corson to approve
the minutes as presented. There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
3. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR A SITE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS AT ONE DESTINY WAY, WESTLAKE, TEXAS.
Town Manager Trent Petty explained the site plan amendment was being considered in
accordance with the Town Code and explained the proposal and the options of the Commission.
Ms. Fran Eichorst, representing Fidelity Investments, introduced her colleagues and explained
the business of Fidelity and the other uses of their campus for civic and community activities.
She explained that by the year 2006 Fidelity would employ approximately 3,200 people and
would ultimately employ approximately 3,420 people. She advised that the proposed site plan
amendment is for the addition of 300 parking spaces.
Mr. Dan Jenkins, Architect Partner with HKS, reviewed the location and proposed site and
details of the project.
Discussion ensued regarding the width of the proposed addition, reflectability of the surface,
existing garage lighting, light reflection reduction management, placement of light fixtures, and
usage of lighting only when necessary.
Town Manager Trent Petty advised the Commission that their motion/action could include
stipulations regarding the usage of the lighting on the upper levels of the parking garage.
Chairman Greenwood opened the public hearing.
There was no one present wishing to speak.
Commissioner Corson moved, Commissioner Heath seconded the motion to close the public
hearing. There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Heath moved, Commissioner Sanden seconded the motion to approve the site
plan amendment as presented.
Discussion ensued regarding stipulations on the mitigation of unnecessary lighting.
Commissioners Heath and Sanden agreed to amend the motion to "approval of the site plan
amendment with the recommendation that the applicant make commercially reasonable efforts to
mitigate lighting on both the new and existing building".
There was no further discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
4. ADJOURNMENT.
A motion was made by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Corson to adjourn.
The motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Greenwood declared the meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
Approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on Auq a slyx27"Y'l 12005.
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William E. Greenwood, Chairman
Jea winnell, TRMC, CMC, Town Secretary