HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-09-04 PZ MinTOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
December 9, 2004
Present: William E. Greenwood, Chairman
Allen Heath, Vice Chairman
Larry Corson, Member
Stan Parchman, Member
Sharon Sanden, Member
Trent Petty, Town Manager arrived during the
meeting.
Michael Kallas, Town Attorney
Ginger Crosswy, Town Secretary
Item #1: Chairman Greenwood opened the meeting at 7:03 p.m.
Item #2: Review and approve minutes of the regular meeting held on May 20, 2004.
Motion by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Sanden, to approve the
minutes as presented. There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
Item #3: Conduct a Public Hearing and take any appropriate action regarding an
application for a specific use permit for a private water well to be located at 2224 King
Fisher Drive in Vaquero. Mr. Doug Jackson of Anderson Water Wells was in attendance
representing the applicant. Commissioner Corson stated that the Vaquero restrictions are
that a water well is not allowed on a lot smaller than 1.6 acres but on a larger lot it must
be approved by the Design Review Committee. This lot is 3.5 acres and Mr. Jackson
stated that he wasn't positive, but did believe that the contractor has already been before
that committee on this issue. After several more questions the Public Hearing was opened
at 7:08 p.m. Mr. Michael Bond of 5940 Mohotea Boone Trail, asked if this would require
any above ground structure and was told only during the drilling process. No one else
wished to address the Commission and there was a motion by Commissioner Sanden,
seconded by Commissioner Heath, to close the public hearing. There was no discussion
and the motion carried unanimously. There was a motion by Commissioner Heath,
seconded by Commissioner Parchman, to recommend approval of this SUP application to
the Board of Aldermen. There was no further discussion and the motion carried
unanimously.
At 7:10 p.m. the meeting was recessed until the Town Manager arrived. Upon Mr. Petty's
arrival the meeting was reconvened at 7:15 p.m.
Item 94: Conduct a Public Hearing and take any appropriate action regarding an
amendment to the Unified Development Code by adding Article IV, Permissible Uses,
Section 14, Wind Turbines and amending Article XVI, Definitions, Section 2, Words and
Terms Defined for the purpose of defining and prohibiting the construction of wind
turbines in the Town. Mr. Petty explained this item to the Commission, stating that this
item was precipitated by the wind turbine that was erected in Keller off of Ottinger Road
close to the intersection of Dove Road. He stated that several residents had spoken to him
about this being a visual as well as a sound problem. There was a long discussion
regarding possible new technology in the future that would allow the same end result but
quieter and at a much lower height. Mr. Petty told the Commission that this item could be
reconsidered and possibly amended any time the residents would like. The public hearing
was opened at 7:32 p.m. Mr. Michael Bond of 5940 Mahotea Boone Trail told the
Commission that he would much rather see any wind turbine construction be considered
on a case by case basis instead of a blanket prohibition. He stated that he is concerned
about closing the door to any future development in alternative energy. Commissioner
Corson asked the procedure in getting this issue reconsidered in the future. Mr. Petty told
the Commission that in reality, it takes very little to get an item placed on an agenda in
Westlake for consideration and that a couple of phone calls or requests for action would
likely result in it being put on a future agenda for consideration by the Board. No one else
wished to address the Commission and there was a motion to close the Public Hearing by
Commissioner Sanden, seconded by Commissioner Corson. There was no discussion and
the motion carried unanimously. There was a motion by Commissioner Heath, to
recommend that the Board of Aldermen not approve this amendment. Mr. Petty stated
that the appropriate motion was to recommend approval and then vote against the motion
if he preferred it not be approved. Commissioner Heath withdrew his motion. There was
a motion by Commissioner Corson, seconded by Chairman Greenwood, to recommend
approval of this amendment to the Board of Aldermen. There was a short discussion after
which the motion carried three votes for and two against. Commissioner Heath and
Commissioner Parchman voted against the motion.
Item #5: There was a motion by Commissioner Sanden, seconded by Commissioner
Parchman, to adjourn. There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously. The
meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission of 2 2005.
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ATTEST:
T ilfiam 9. Greenwoo , Chairman
Crosswy, Town Secretary
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