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TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
January 10, 2017
PRESENT: Chairman Tim Brittan, Commissioners Liz Garvin, Greg Goble, Ryan Groce, and
Michelle Lee.
Alternates Ken Kraska and Sharon Sanden.
ABSENT:
OTHERS PRESENT: Director of Planning Ron Ruthven, Town Secretary Kelly Edwards,
Administrative Assistant to the Town Secretary Tanya Morris,
Deputy Chief John Ard, Development Coordinator/ Management
Analyst Joel Enders, Communications Manager Jon Sasser, and
Intern Nick Ford
Work Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Brittan called the work session to order at 5:04 p.m.
2. DISCUSSION REGARDING ITEMS LISTED ON THE REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA.
No additional discussion.
3. STANDING ITEM: PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF DEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS PER DECEMBER 2016 REPORT.
Director Ruthven provided updates on the following:
Entrada: Primrose construction, retail corner, public infrastructure, Tower construction,
and perimeter streets and utilities, sales office, timeline for progress, public
infrastructure must be completed before building permits are issued per the
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development agreement, mock construction walls, EB5 money, and construction
materials used for Tower.
Plats for developments that have been approved by Council.
Project Blizzard (Schwab): dredging of Turner Lake, site grading, breaking ground this
summer, possibly two phases, construction entrances, utility work, and additional
detention pond construction along Highway 170.
Construction along Highways 114 and 170.
Traffic signalization along FM 1938/Davis Boulevard and traffic switch on Solana
Boulevard.
Hollywood Burger opened December 19, 2016.
Construction regarding the parking garage serving the buildings in Solana Terrace is
almost complete.
Fire and EMS Station will be in the design process soon —site construction could begin
within the next few months.
The Planning Department will hold a Builder and Developer Open House on Tuesday,
January 17, 2017, at Town Hall.
The department will be updating Building Codes in the next couple of weeks.
New Staff: Pat Cooke (Chief Building Official) and Permit Technician
4. STANDING ITEM: DISCUSSION REGARDING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
RELATED ISSUES AND BOARD PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
Director Ruthven discussed the Focus North Texas training opportunities for the
commissioners.
S. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Brittan adjourned the work session at 5:37 p.m.
Regular Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
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- Chairman Brittan called the regular session to order at 6:01 p.m.
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2. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES FROM THE MEETING
HELD ON DECEMBER 06, 2016.
MOTION: Commissioner Lee made a motion to approve the minutes.
Commissioner Goble seconded the motion. The motion carried by
a vote of 5-0.
3. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCE
780, WHICH APPROVED A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR PRIVATE STREETS IN
THE QUAIL HOLLOW SUBDIVISION, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF FM 1938 AND DOVE ROAD, IN ORDER TO APPROVE THE ADDITION OF A
GUARD HOUSE
Coordinator Enders provided an overview of the item. Guard house to double as
meeting space.
Discussion ensued regarding hours of operation, architectural style of guardhouse, and
fountain.
Chairman Brittan opened the public hearing.
No one addressed the Commission.
Chairman Brittan closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Commissioner Groce made a motion to recommend approval of
the Specific Use Permit. Commissioner Garvin seconded the
motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
4. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER
102—ZONING IN THE WESTLAKE CODE OF ORDINANCES IN ORDER TO
APPROVE STANDARDS FOR THE TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT INTENSITY
ALONG WITH OTHER MINOR RELATED AMENDMENTS
Director Ruthven provided an overview of the item.
Discussion ensued regarding transferring development rights from one development to
another and bonus incentivizing public land, such as parks and open space.
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Chairman Brittan opened the public hearing.
Joe Schneider, Hillwood Properties, 9800 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, spoke in favor of
the Amendment
Chairman Brittan closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Commissioner Garvin made a motion to recommend approval of
the amendment to Chapter 102. Commissioner Goble seconded
the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
S. AD30URNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commissioners, Chairman,Brittan
asked for a motion to adjourn.
MOTION: Commissioner Lee made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Commissioner Groce seconded the motion. The motion carried by
a vote of 5-0.
Chairman Brittan adjourned the meeting at 6:17 p.m.
APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ON FEBRUARY 13, 2017.
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