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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. PZ Wkshp Min 01/22/13 Page 1 of 2 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. APPROVED Y THE PLANNING AND ZONING ISSI THE 201h DAY OF FEBRUARY r,- �X%f���� �ilil Greenwood, Chairman" - ATTEST: Kelly Ed darty � Town Secretary PZ Wkshp Min 01/22/13 Page 2 of 2 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 0 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. P&Z Minutes 01/22/13 Page 1of7 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. P&Z Minutes 01/22/13 Page 2of7 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. P&Z Minutes 01/22/13 Page 3 of 7 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. P&Z Minutes 01/22/13 Page 4 of 7 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. P&Z Minutes 01/22/13 Page 5of7 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. P&Z Minutes 01/22/13 Page 6 of 7 • •` , ! i" Its • � •' • .• •• 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 2013. F�f a t William E. Greenwood,(,<Chdirman ATTEST: rx>' C.,� Kelly)Edwar , Town Secretary P&Z Minutes 01/22/13 Page 7of7