HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-22-13 PZ MinJanuary 22, 213
PRESENT: Chairman Bill Greenwood, Commissioners Walter Copeland, Tim Brittan and Wayne
Stoltenberg.
SENT: Allen Heath
TES PRESENT: Town Manager Tom Brymer, Planning and Development Director Eddie
Edwards, Town Attorney Cathy Cunningham and Town Secretary Kelly
Edwards.
1. CALL TO WORKSHOP TO ORDER
Chairman Greenwood called the meeting to order at 5:12 p.m.
Town Manager Brymer provided an overview of the proposed Granada development.
Commissioner Brittan recused himself from the remainder of the meeting due to a conflict of
interest.
Mr. Mehrdad Moayedi, Centurion American, stated that they would request to table the proposed
zoning request for Vallecito. Mr. Moayedi then provided an overview and revisions regarding the
proposed zoning request for Granada.
Discussion ensued regarding the setbacks along Dove Road and FM 1938 Davis Boulevard,
incorporating the FM 1938 streetscape design elements, the entrance features, average homes
and lot prices, design elements of the proposed homes, and the impact to the Academy.
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There being no further business to come before the Chairman Greenwood, asked for a motion to
adjourn.
MOTION:Commissioner Stoltenberg made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner
Copeland seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 3-0.
There being no further business to come before the Chairman Greenwood adjourned the
workshop at 5:50 p.m.
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MINUTES OF
TOWN OF
ZONINGPLANNING AND • •
PRESENT: Chairman Bill Greenwood, Commissioners Walter Copeland, Tim Brittan and Wayne
Stoltenberg.
ABSENT: Allen Heath
OTHERS ESE T: Town Manager Tom Brymer, Planning and Development Director Eddie
Edwards, and Town Secretary Kelly Edwards.
Chairman Greenwood called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Chairman Greenwood announced that the applicant will request postponement of the proposed
Vallecito zoning change until the next meeting.
2. REVIEW AND APPROVE OF •COMMISSIOA-
MEETING
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TIN: Commissioner Brittan made a motion to approve the minutes as revised.
Commissioner Stoltenberg seconded the motion. The motion carried by a
vote of 4-0.
Commissioner Brittan recused himself from the remainder of the meeting due to a conflict of
interest.
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Planning and Development Director Edwards provided a presentation and overview of the
amendment.
Chairman Greenwood opened the public hearing.
No one addressed the Commission.
TI • Commissioner Copeland made a motion close the public hearing.
Commissioner Stoltenberg seconded the motion. The motion carried by a
vote of 3-0.
Chairman Greenwood closed the public hearing.
T • Commissioner Stoltenberg made a motion to recommend approval of
Ordinance 69. Commissioner Copland seconded the motion. The
motion carried by a vote of 3-0.
The audience was unable to hear the announcement of the public hearing.
MOTION: Commissioner Stoltenberg made a motion to reconsider and reopen the
public hearing regarding Ordinance 69. Commissioner Copland
seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 3-0.
Derrell Johnson, 2201 Vaquero Club Drive, spoke in opposition of the amendment asking the
Commission if the amendment without question adds potential value to the community
Stephen Thornton, 13187 Thornton Drive, stated he appreciates the open space and prefers the
office campus planning currently zoned for this area. He asked that the Commission provide the
residents with additional time to become more familiar with the proposed development.
BeAnn Arthur, 1755 Dove Road, spoke in opposition of the plan; reading a letter from Sara
Brown who was also in opposition. She asked that the Commission table this ordinance.
Sacha Obaid, 1717 Wisteria Way, spoke in opposition asking the Commission to table this
proposal which would drastically change the Town.
Paul Beauchamp, 1857 Broken Bend, spoke in opposition of the item stating they moved here for
Westlake Academy and the current zoning of the Town and they are concerned about the impact
to the Academy.
Neil McNabnay, 1815 Broken Bend, spoke in opposition asking the Commission to exercise
patience and for the town to perform studies that show the effects on the Academy and Carroll
ISD.
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Bert Schultz, 2214 Cedar Elm Terrace, asked the Commission to postpone this decision until
additional studies are provided showing the impacts to the community.
Martha McCoy, 1475 Dove Road, stated her decision to move to Westlake was based on the
current land use plan. She also stated that she is concerned about the impact to the school and
the safety of children riding bikes to school.
Scott Bradley, 1 PaigeBrooke, asked the Commission to table the change at the request of the
residents until they have input into the plan and proposed uses.
Kathleen Harris, 1604 Creekwood Court, stated they moved to Westlake due to the current
comprehensive plan and would like to have input regarding the proposed amendments.
MOTION: Commissioner Copeland made a motion close the public hearing.
Commissioner Stoltenberg seconded the motion. The motion carried by a
vote of 3-0.
Town Manager Brymer addressed the questions regarding the impact to the infrastructure, fire
and police services as outlined in the agenda packet, the analysis that has been performed as it
relates to Westlake Academy and the general growth of the school discussed over the past
several months.
TI Commissioner Copeland made a motion to table action regarding
Ordinance 630 until after the Public Hearing of Item 4. Commissioner
Stoltenberg seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 3-0.
MOTION: Commissioner Stoltenberg made a motion to table Ordinance 630 and
continue the public hearing on February 20, 2013. Commissioner
Copeland seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 3-0
Town Manager Brymer provided a presentation and overview of revisions regarding the proposed
zoning request.
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Mr. Mehrdad Moayedi, Centurion American, provided specifics regarding the purchase and
ownership of the property and the various meetings conducted with Town Staff and residents.
Mr. Robert Dollak, G&A Civil Engineer, provided a presentation and overview of the proposed
Granada zoning request detailing the meeting timeline and multiple concept plans that have been
submitted to the Town.
Mr. Moayedi stated he believed that the residents were comfortable with the residential
subdivision proposal or he would have not presented it at this meeting. He then answered
questions regarding the potential development which could occur using the current zoning
entitlements and specifics regarding Toll Brothers home builders.
Chairman Greenwood recessed the meeting at 7:49 p.m.
Chairman Greenwood reconvened the meeting at 7:59 p.m.
Chairman Greenwood opened the public hearing.
Mr. Moayedi stated he believes that the impact to Westlake Academy could be 17-20 students on
an annual basis from this development.
Derrell Johnson, 2201 Vaquero Club Drive, stated he has noticed the rate of change in reasons
people are moving to Westlake. He also stated that he is not necessarily opposed to the
development but opposed to the density of the project as proposed.
Trina Gwynn, 1623 Fair Oaks Court, spoke in opposition to the selection of builder, price point of
the homes and is concerned about the impact to the Academy.
Mr. Moayedi clarified that 3,000 square feet is the minimum size for a home and addressed price
point concerns.
Sasha Obaid, 1717 Wisteria Way, stated that he is not opposed to the residential development
but asked why residents should choose this plan instead of the commercial development and that
he is concerned that the proposal would be a downgrade from surrounding developments in
Westlake.
Mr. Moayedi addressed Mr. Obaid's concerns regarding the commercial property stating they
would like to create the residential subdivision as a transition piece into the potential commercial
development North to Highway 114.
Stephen Thornton, 13187 Thornton Drive, spoke in opposition of the density and open space. He
does believe this is a nice product however he is concerned about the sidewalk, open space
buffer and density.
Mr. Moayedi addressed Mr. Thornton concerns regarding open space concerns and density.
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James Orr, 2005 Brazos Court, stated he would rather have a residential area than commercial
area, however, he would remove the 35 foot height restriction, not allow composition roofs, and
not allow brick.
Commissioner Stoltenberg addressed Mr. Orr's concerns regarding the design standards.
Mr. Moayedi addressed Mr. Orr's concerns regarding the exterior design features.
Scott Bradley, 1 PaigeBrooke, stated he would prefer the office zoning to the proposed residential
zoning and that corporate campus would generate additional sales tax revenue for the
community.
Mr. Moayedi addressed Mr. Bradley's concerns regarding commercial zoning of the property.
Dan Dixson, 1833 Broken Bend Drive, spoke in opposition based upon concerns regarding the
density and using a single builder instead of using customer builders.
Mr. Moayedi addressed Mr. Dixson's concerns regarding the use of a single builder and outlined
the timeframe homes could be built.
Kathleen Harris, 1604 Creekwood Court, spoke in opposition of the price point of homes, which
she feels will not sell.
Mr. Moayedi addressed Ms. Harris` concerns regarding the proposed price point of homes.
Rick Simmons, 1851 Broken Bend Drive, stated he is not for or against but as a custom builder,
he believes the density should be reconsidered before moving forward with the development.
Marla Trivedi, 2203 Vaquero State Blvd., is not opposed to development but she would like the
Town to look at other opportunities for that property and has concerns regarding the proposed
density for this development.
Mr. Moayedi addressed Mrs. Travedi's concerns regarding the density and open space along the
perimeter of the subdivision.
Bea Ann Arthur, 1755 Dove Road, spoke in opposition of the development. She provided the
Commission a handout summarizing 202 emails she received from residents regarding the
proposed development. Her concerns are the number of lots, the amount of green space, and
the use of only one home builder.
Roland Arthur, 1755 Dove Road, spoke in opposition of the proposed development requesting
that the development have at a minimum one (1) acre lots and seventy-five (75) homes.
Dee Ann Jepsen, 2008 Wood Thrush Court, believes the impact to Westlake Academy could be
underestimated based on the current proposed development.
Bert Schulz, 2214 Cedar Elm Terrace, asked if the property owner would consider reducing the
subdivision to seventy-five (75) lots and use custom builders.
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Mr. Moayedi addressed Mr. Schultz's concerns regarding the use of one home builder and
reducing the number of lots due to the open space, design standards and proposed amenities of
the development.
Neil McNabnay, 1815 Broken Bend, stated that he believes this is not a value added project and
does not want tract homes. He also asked why Commissioner Brittan recused himself from the
meeting.
Mr. Moayedi addressed Mr. McNabnay's concerns stating that Commissioner Brittan is in
negations to purchase the mineral rights of the current gas wells located on the property.
Town Manager Brymer also provided an overview of Commissioner Brittan's decision to recuse
himself from the discussion.
Phil Small, 32 Wyck Hill Lane, stated that he does not understand why the Town is proposing a
development that residents do not want.
Mr. Moayedi addressed Mr. Small's concerns regarding the Vallcetio development.
Andrew Kuster, 1803 Shady Grove Court, asked the Commission to vote against the proposed
developments.
MOTION: Commissioner Stoltenberg made a motion close the public hearing.
Commissioner Copeland seconded the motion. The motion carried by a
vote of 3-0.
Chairman Greenwood closed the public hearing.
Discussion then ensued regarding the overall impact of the project to the community.
Mr. Moayedi asked for direction from the Commission regarding how to proceed with additional
meetings.
Commissioner Stoltenberg made a motion to motion to table Ordinance
593 and continue the public hearing on February 20, 2013. Commissioner
Copeland seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 3-0.
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Mr. Moayedi requested this item be tabled due to additional concerns regarding the proposed
request.
Chairman Greenwood opened the public hearing.
No one addressed the Commission.
Chairman Greenwood closed the public hearing.
Chairman Greenwood then directed the Commission back to item 3 of the agenda to conduct a
vote.
MOTION: Commissioner Copeland made a motion to table Ordinance 692 and
continue the public hearing on February 20, 2013. Commissioner
Stoltenberg seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 3-0.
There being no further business to come before the Chairman Greenwood, asked for a motion to
adjourn.
MOTION: Commissioner Stoltenberg made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner
Copeland seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 3-0.
Chairman Greenwood adjourned the meeting at 9:27 p.m.
APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONINGCOMMISSION THE 20th Y OF FEBRUARY
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