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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-14-19 PZ Min T H E T 0 W N O F WESTLAKE MINUTES OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING October 14, 2019 PRESENT: Chairman Tim Brittan and Commissioners Michelle Lee, Sharon Sanden, and Ken Kraska ABSENT: Liz Garvin, Kim Morris, and Brad Swearingen OTHERS PRESENT: Town Attorney Matthew Butler, Assistant Town Manager Jarrod Greenwood, Director of Planning Ron Ruthven, Administrative Assistant to the Town Secretary Tanya Morris, Fire Chief Richard Whitten, Deputy Fire Chief John Ard, and Communications Manager Jon Sasser Work Session 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Brittan called the work session to order at 5:01 p.m. 2. CITIZEN COMMENTS No one addressed the Commission. i P&Z Minutes 10/14/19 Page 1 of 4 3. DISCUSSION REGARDING ITEMS LISTED ON THE REGULAR MEETING I AGENDA. Director Ruthven moved to item 4. 4. DISCUSSION AND UPDATE REGARDING COMMISSION RULES, PROCEDURES, AND MEMBERSHIP. Director Ruthven provided an overview of the item regarding new meeting times, a third alternate Commission member, a pre-application conference with Town Staff for new plat submittals, and architectural design standards. Discussion ensued regarding approval timeline for plats, disapproval process for plats, architectural design standards and commissions new limitations. S. STANDING ITEM: PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS PER SEPTEMBER 2019 REPORT. Director Ruthven provided an update over the following: Charles Schwab: temporary certificate of occupancy issued for a portion of Phase I, Schwab Way open, temporary traffic signals installed, street lights installed, partial site lighting installed, compliance, timeline for final certificate of occupancy, Phase II progress, Phase II parking garage construction, traffic impact study for campus, campus operation times and the impact on traffic, and formal opening timeline. Entrada: Retail corner roofing construction, Tower construction, Starbucks opening in conjunction with Tower construction, delay in parking garage construction, Restaurant A completion, and impending completion of residential construction. Discussion ensued regarding House Bill 2439's effect on current construction and the bill's effect on new construction material guidelines. The Knolls: timeline for paving of streets and construction (in general) is on schedule. Quail Hollow and Granada: 25 building permits issued. The Plaza: timeline for parking lot renovation. Discussion ensued regarding HVAC permitting requirements. 6. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Brittan adjourned the work session at 5:27 p.m. P&Z Minutes 10/14/19 Page 2 of 4 Regular Session will begin immediately following the work session 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Brittan called the regular session to order at 5:27 p.m. 2. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES FROM THE MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2019. MOTION: Commissioner Kraska made a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Sanden seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0. 3. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION OF A PRELIMINARY SITE EVALUATION FOR SCHWAB WAY, LOCATED BETWEEN STATE HIGHWAY 114 AND J.T. OTTINGER ROAD. Director Ruthven provided an overview and of the item. Discussion ensued regarding topography and flood plain. Chairman Brittan opened the public hearing. No one addressed the Commission. Chairman Brittan closed the public hearing. MOTION: Commissioner Lee made a motion to approve the preliminary site evaluation. Commissioner Kraska seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0. 4. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION OF AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 102 ZONING, SECTION 66 FARM ANIMALS AND HORSES, TOWN OF WESTLAKE CODE OF ORDINANCES, REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO REQUIREMENTS FOR KEEPING CERTAIN ANIMALS ON A PROPERTY. Director Ruthven an overview and of the item. Discussion ensued regarding the types of animals allowed, bees and beehives, follow-up with bee keeping in ordinance or code-enforcement, and possibility of coyote/wild animal attraction due to increase in farm animals. P&Z Minutes 10/14/19 Page 3 of 4 Chairman Brittan opened the public hearing. No one addressed the Commission. Chairman Brittan closed the public hearing. MOTION: Commissioner Kraska made a motion to approve the preliminary site evaluation. Commissioner Lee seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0. S. ADJOURNMENT 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 Sanden seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0. Chairman Brittan adjourned the meeting at 5:41 p.m. APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ON JANUARY 13, 2020. e s ATTEST: Chairman, Tim Brittan Tanya Morris, Assistant to th'LyTown Secretary P&Z Minutes 10/14/19 Page 4 of 4