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WESTLAKE
MINUTES OF THE
TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
September 21, 2020
PRESENT: Commission Chairman Tim Brittan and Commissioners Michelle Lee and Kim
Morris.
ABSENT: Commissioners Brad Swearingen, Ken Kraska, and Sharon Sanden.
OTHERS PRESENT: Assistant Town Manager Jarrod Greenwood, Director of Planning
& Development Ron Ruthven, Town Secretary Todd Wood, IT
Director Jason Power, Building Official Pat Cooke, Development
Coordinator Nick Ford, and Town Attorney Matthew Butler.
Regular Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Brittan called the regular session to order at 5:02 p.m.
2. CITIZENS COMMENTS
Mr. Joe Conk, applicant for Item #5 on the agenda, addressed the Commission to state
that he was present on the call.
3. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES FROM THE
MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2020.
MOTION: Commissioner Morris made a motion to approve the minutes.
Commissioner Lee seconded the motion. The motion carried by a
vote of 3-0.
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4. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS PER
AUGUST 2020 DEVELOPMENT SNAPSHOT REPORT.
Planning & Development Director Ron Ruthven introduced this item. He stated that
despite the pandemic, all current projects were moving along. He provided updates to the
Commission on the following projects:
Charles Schwab: The Phase II buildings associated with this project are close to
completion and the move -in date for employees would likely occur in the first quarter of
2021. A large landscaping berm would be constructed between the Schwab Way and the
Phase II parking garage and will feature large trees. The second phase of Schwab Way is
mostly complete and has been paved up to Ottinger Road. An additional road will be built
between Schwab Way and SH 170 to the east of Ottinger Road.
The Plaza at Solana: All of the changes that were approved several years ago have
been completed, including lighting and landscaping. One additional project to be
completed will be a small establishment that would serve coffee and lunch items.
The Knolls Development: Several permits have been issued and construction has
started on several residential homes. The landscaping is currently being finished by the
developer and should be completed in approximately one month.
Entrada: Starbucks has now been open for over one month and is generating brisk
business despite Westlake's reduced daytime population due to the pandemic. The retail
corner has tenants currently moving in, comprised mostly of medical and personal service
providers. The restaurants located on Restaurant Row have completed exteriors;
however, the interior finish -out of these buildings are being delayed by the completion of
the parking garage. The parking garage will be finished once the exterior stonework is
applied, the elevator is installed, and the final electrical components have been fully
completed. Chairman Brittan asked if the completion date for the parking garage was
known. Mr. Ruthven said that this would likely be completed as soon as possible, and a
mock-up of the stonework would need to be produced prior to being applied, as with all
structures located in Entrada. It is estimated that this should be completed quickly after
final approval of the stonework.
Entrada Block "N": This mixed -use building located behind CVS will have ten (10)
condominiums located above ground -floor retail and office spaces. This project has
experienced some delays due to the pandemic and staff has been informed that the
project will begin moving forward very soon.
Entrada Block "P": This project, which was approved in May, has experienced a snag in
moving forward. The project may resume progress, depending on several factors.
Road construction: Construction has started on the main lanes of SH 170 at the
intersection of US 377 to I-35. The effect on the Town of Westlake will mainly be from
dedicated U-turn lanes on the side of Schwab Way and on both sides of US 377. Other
impacts to Westlake will be the construction of Parish Lane, located between SH 170 and
Roanoke, which will coincide with the closure of the Roanoke Road crossing.
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Construction has started on the SH 114 service roads, located between Dove Road and
Davis Boulevard. It is estimated that construction will be complete in approximately 18
months.
5. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION OF A
REPLAT OF BLOCK K, LOT 10R, VAQUERO PHASE ONE RESIDENTIAL ADDITION.
Planning & Development Director Ron Ruthven introduced this item. He stated that this
property was originally three lots and was re -platted into a single lot approximately seven
(7) years ago. This item would replat the property into two lots, and this request meets
all zoning regulations and code requirements. Mr. Ruthven noted that due to a change in
state law, a public hearing was still required for a replat, but notifications would be given
after the plat is approved, and not before. No public hearing was conducted.
MOTION: Commissioner Lee made a motion to approve the
recommendation. Commissioner Morris seconded the motion.
The motion carried by a vote of 3-0.
6. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commissioners, Chairman Brittan
asked for a motion to adjourn.
MOTION: Commissioner Morris made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Commissioner Lee seconded the motion. The motion carried by a
vote of 3-0.
Chairman Brittan adjourned the meeting at 5:25 p.m.
APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ON OCTOBER 12, 2020.
ATTEST:
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Todd Wood, Town Secretary
Chairman, Tim Brittan
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