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MINUTES OF THE
TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
June 12, 2017
PRESENT: Chairman Tim Brittan, Commissioners Greg Goble, Liz Garvin, Ryan Groce, and
Ken Kraska. Others: Alternate Sharon Sanden
ABSENT: Commissioner Michelle Lee
OTHERS PRESENT: Director of Planning Ron Ruthven, Town Secretary Kelly Edwards,
Administrative Assistant to the Town Secretary Tanya Morris,
Town Attorney Cathy Cunningham, Deputy Chief John Ard,
Development Coordinator/ Management Analyst Joel Enders,
Communications Manager Jon Sasser, and Development Intern
Nick Ford.
Work Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Brittan called the regular session to order at 5:02 p.m.
2. DISCUSSION REGARDING ITEMS LISTED ON THE REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA.
Director Ruthven gave an overview of the items.
Zoning change request on Pearson Lane from R-5 to R-2. Staff recommends denial due
to recommendations in Comprehensive Plan.
Directory Ruthven read a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Schmille, 23 Wyck Hill Lane, in
opposition of the zoning request change.
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3. STANDING ITEM: PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF DEVELOPMENT
PRO3ECTS PER MAY 2017 REPORT.
Director Ruthven provided updates on the following:
Entrada: Public improvements continuing, streets should be completed by the end of the
year - Cortez Drive and access to Phase II, builders and developers progress, retail
corner at Davis Boulevard/FM 1938 and Highway 114 waiting on sewer infrastructure,
Tower, and Starbucks.
Signal Lights should be completed by the end of summer.
Dove Road construction.
4. STANDING ITEM: DISCUSSION REGARDING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
RELATED ISSUES AND BOARD PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
No additional discussion.
S. DISCUSSION REGARDING PROJECT BLIZZARD (PD 3-SA AND PD 3-SB)
Mr. Joe Schneider, Hillwood Properties, 9800 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, stated they are
continuing to work on Schwab and roadway agreement. Possible new campus-type
developments and mixed-use development.
6. AD3OURNMENT
Chairman Brittan adjourned the work session at 5:31 p.m.
Regular Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Brittan called the regular session to order at 6:03 p.m.
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2. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES FROM THE MEETING
HELD ON MAY 15, 2017.
MOTION: Commissioner Goble made a motion to approve the minutes.
Commissioner Kraska seconded the motion. The motion carried
by a vote of 5-0.
3. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION OF A
ZONING CHANGE REQUEST FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 5.28-ACRE TRACT OF
LAND LOCATED AT 2205 NORTH PEARSON LANE AND 2175 NORTH PEARSON
LANE, GENERALLY SOUTH OF DOVE ROAD, EAST OF PEARSON LANE, AND
NORTH OF ASPEN LANE. THE PROPERTY IS CURRENTLY ZONED R-5,
COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL; PROPOSED ZONING IS R-2, RURAL RESIDENTIAL.
Director Ruthven provided a presentation of the item and opened discussion.
Mr. Bhatia, owner of the property, spoke in favor of the rezoning.
Discussion ensued regarding the intent of potential buyers to tear down the current
homes and replace with nicer homes, the R-2 configuration had been in effect since the
_ 1950's, property owner's inability to sell lots under current zoning, and there will still be
space for a walking/bike trail.
Chairman Brittan opened the public hearing.
Chairman Brittan closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Commissioner Goble made a motion to recommend approval of
the zoning change. Commissioner Garvin seconded the motion.
The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
4. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION OF AN
AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE 720, AMENDING THE APPROVED
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 1, PLANNING
AREA 2 (PD1-2), AN APPROXIMATELY 85-ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED
NORTH OF SOLANA BOULEVARD, EAST OF DAVIS BOULEVARD, AND SOUTH
OF HIGHWAY 114.
Director Ruthven provided an overview of the item.
Mary Petty, Petty &Associates, addressed the commission in favor of the amendment,
so that the Development Plan matches the Construction Plan.
Chairman Brittan opened the public hearing.
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No one addressed the Commission.
Chairman Brittan closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Commissioner Groce made a motion to recommend approval of
the Amendment to Ordinance 720. Commissioner Garvin
seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
S. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commissioners, Chairman Brittan
asked for a motion to adjourn.
MOTION: Commissioner Groce made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Commissioner Goble seconded the motion. The motion carried by
a vote of 5-0.
Chairman Brittan adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m.
APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ON
AUGUST 14, 2017
ATTEST: Cha' an, Tim Bri an
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Ta a Morris, 4ministrative Agsistant
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