HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-25-07 PZ MinMINUTES OF THE
TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
October 25, 2007
PRESENT: Chairman Bill Greenwood, Commissioners Tim Brittan, Walter Copeland, Allen
Heath, and Sharon Sanden.
ABSENT: None.
OTHERS PRESENT: Town Manager Trent Petty, Town Secretary Kim Sutter, and DPS
Director Don Wilson.
1. CALL TO ORDER.
Chairman Greenwood called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
2. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2007.
Chairman Greenwood introduced the item and asked for a motion.
MOTION: Commissioner Brittan made a motion to approve the minutes as presented.
Commissioner Sanden seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of
5-0.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN
APPLICATION FOR A FINAL PLAT BEING 54.772 ACRES, DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS: 1) CHARLES M THROOP, A 1510, Tr 7A2 & Tr 7A5 BEING
APPROXIMATELY 13.72 ACRES OF LAND AT 1280 DOVE ROAD; 2) CHARLES
M THROOP, A 1510, Tr IB03 BEING APPROXIMATELY .94 ACRES OF LAND
AT 2650 SAM SCHOOL ROAD; 3) TW MANN, A 1107, Tr 1133 & A 1510, Tr 1131
BEING APPROXIMATELY 2.35 ACRES OF LAND AT 2698 SAM SCHOOL
ROAD; 4) CHARLES M THROOP, A 1510, Tr 7A01 AND Tr 7AOIA BEING
APPROXIMATELY 37.31 ACRES OF LAND AT 1400 & 1440 DOVE ROAD; AND
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Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
October 25, 2007
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AS DESCRIBED IN DEEDS FILED IN COUNTY CLERKS FILE NO. D207266540,
D207266541, D207266542 AND D207266543, OF THE DEED RECORDS OF
TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS.
Town Manager Petty introduced the item. Mr. Petty advised that staff has worked to ensure
that the floodplain is protected and the trail plan is extended. Mr. Petty noted that the
applicant is requesting 26 foot wide streets as opposed to the UDC recommended 30 foot
wide streets. Additionally, Mr. Petty stated that the plat has been reviewed by the Town
Engineer and does meet the Town's requirements, and staff is recommending approval.
Mr. Richard DeOtte, DeOtte, Inc., and Mr. Bobby Harrell, Partner, Terra Land
Management, Inc., were present to address questions of the Commission.
Mr. Richard DeOtte advised the Commission that the homeowners association will be
responsible for the maintenance of the gates in and out of the community, and the gates will
be closed from dusk to dawn.
Commissioner Heath inquired if the hours for opening and closing the gates as well as the
trail layout should be included on the final plat, and if the trail must be wide enough to
accommodate emergency vehicles.
Town Manager Petty recommended the Town's UDC be amended to include the gate hours.
Mr. Petty advised that that staff will stake the trail for placement during construction of the
public streets and that the trail can be located anywhere in the floodplain and will be
included on the site plan. Mr. Petty added that the trail will be six to eight feet wide.
Discussion ensued with regard to the size and height of the gates, and a secondary entrance
for emergency vehicles.
MOTION: Commissioner Copeland made a motion to recommend approval of the final
plat with 26 foot wide private streets. Commissioner Heath seconded the
motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
4. ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Greenwood
asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
MOTION: Commissioner Britian made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner
Copeland seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
Chairman Greenwood adjourned the meeting at 7:28 pm.
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Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
October 25, 2007
Approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on the 3`a day of December 2007.
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