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Home My WebLink About12-10-12 PZ MinMINUTES OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING December 10, 2012 PRESENT: Chairman Bill Greenwood, Commissioners Allen Heath, Tim Brittan and Wayne Stoltenberg. ABSENT: Walter Copeland OTHERS PRESENT: Town Manager Tom Brymer, Planning and Development Director Eddie Edwards, Town Attorney Stan Lowry and Town Secretary Kelly Edwards. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Greenwood called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. Chairman Greenwood stated that the applicant has requested the Commission table these items so residents will have an additional opportunity to meet with the land owner and developer. Mr. Robert Dollak, G&A Civil Engineer, and Mr. Jeffory Blackard, agreed that the zoning request should be tabled. 2. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 9, 2012. MOTION: Commissioner Stoltenberg made a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Brittan seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0. P&Z Minutes 12/10/12 Page 1 of 6 3. PUBLIC HEARING AND RECOMMENDATION ORDINANCE 689, TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CREATING A GAS TRANSMISSION LINE CORRIDOR. Commissioner Brittan recused himself from the remainder of the meeting due to a conflict of interest. Planning and Development Director Edwards provided a presentation and overview of the item. Chairman Greenwood opened the public hearing. No one addressed the Commission. Chairman Greenwood closed the public hearing. MOTION: Commissioner Heath made a motion to recommend approval of Ordinance 689. Commissioner Stoltenberg seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 3-0. 4. PUBLIC HEARING AND RECOMMENDATION ORDINANCE 690, TO AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN "LAND USE MAP". Chairman Greenwood asked that the Commission hear information from staff and the applicant regarding items 4, 6, and 7 of the agenda. Town Manager Brymer provided a presentation and overview of items 4, 6 and 7. Discussion ensued regarding the possibility of creating a Public Improvement District (PID) and tax revenues. Mr. Trent Petty, Town Consultant, provided an overview of the possible impact to the Academy regarding student enrollment. Town Manager Brymer provided a presentation and overview of PD1 -3. Chairman Greenwood recessed the meeting at 5:57 p.m. Chairman Greenwood reconvened the meeting at 5:59 p.m. Mr. Moayedi, Centurion American, provided specifics regarding the ownership for both the residential and commercial properties. P&Z Minutes 12/10/12 Page 2 of 6 Mr. Robert Dollak, G&A Civil Engineer, provided a presentation and overview of the proposed Granada residential development. Mr. Moayedi, Centurion American, addressed the rational for the reduced size lots to allow improvements for open space areas and provide streetscaping features along the roadways. Mr. Jeffory Blackard, provided an interactive presentation and overview of the proposed Vallecito development. Discussion also ensued regarding the homebuilder selected to build in the residential subdivision, the price per lot in the residential subdivision, differences of a village concept and a retail shopping strip, mechanisms to control development, the type of retail proposed in the village, the residential market, the mixed residential components within the village, building materials, and sidewalk components. Chairman Greenwood opened the public hearing for items 4, 6, and item 7. Mrs. BeAnn Arthur, 1755 West Dove Road, spoke in opposition of the proposed residential development due to the half rationale acre lots, and the mixed use development which she believes will change the current atmosphere of the Town and compromise the rural environment. Mr. Sacha Obaid, 1717 Wisteria Way, spoke IN opposition of the proposed developments due to the lack of time residents had to prepare for this meeting, the large influx of residents and safety concerns. Mr. Jeff Watson, 1 Paigebrooke, stated his concerns regarding the resident notification process, increasing the number of students at Westlake Academy and his belief that the developer should have conducted additional meetings with residents. He also is not opposed to residential in the Village concept but does not agree with the concept of a European style village. Mr. Scott Bradley, 1 Paigebrooke, spoke in opposition of the proposed developments due to the zoning not conforming within the current comprehensive land use plan that was adopted in 1992 and that those changes will not maintain the rural environment. Mr. Andrew Adams, 1802 Copperfield Court, spoke in opposition of the proposed development due the residential and mixed use development price points, the change of the rural environment and impact to Westlake Academy. Mr. Horace Wu, 1849 Broken Bend Drive, spoke in opposition of the proposed development due to the half acre lots, and apartment concept within the mixed use village. He also asked if the proposed development was necessary to increase tax revenues. P&Z Minutes 12/10/12 Page 3 of 6 Mr. Jeffory Blackard, provided additional information regarding the current zoning of the property and types of facilities that could be built on the property Ms. Rena Hardeman, Northlake, Texas, spoke in opposition of the developer due to the previous developments in Northlake and North Fort Worth that she believes Mr. Moayedi did not comply with the required development standards. Chairman Greenwood closed the public hearing. MOTION: Commissioner Stoltenberg made a motion to continue the public hearing to January 22, 2013, and table any action until said meeting. Commissioner Heath seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 3-0. S. PUBLIC HEARING AND RECOMMENDATION ORDINANCE 691, AMENDING THE PD1 ZONING DISTRICT BY CREATING THREE PLANNING AREAS, PD1 -1, PD1 - 2, AND PD1 -3 AND AMENDING THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE AND SETBACKS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS TO FACILITATE THE RE -PLATTING OF LOTS TO ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUAL OWNERSHIP OF BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY WITHIN THE EXISTING OFFICE PARK. Planning and Development Director Edwards provided a presentation and overview of this item that will separate Planning Development area into three (3) planning areas. Chairman Greenwood opened the public hearing. Mrs. BeAnn Arthur, 1755 West Dove Road, asked for clarification regarding the current zoning on page 2 of the ordinance. Planning and Development Director Edwards stated that modifications to each area must be approved through the site plan approval process. Mr. Scott Bradley, 1 Paigebrooke, asked for additional clarification on as how the ordinance affects the current planning area. Planning and Development Director Edwards clarified that the ordinance will separate the current Planned Development Area 1 into three planning areas allowing the individual owners the ability develop their property. Ms. Katie Ruelas, 2202 Vaquero Club Drive, asked what the minimum lot size will be if the proposed ordinance was adopted. Chairman Greenwood closed the public hearing. P&Z Minutes 12/10/12 Page 4 of 6 MOTION: Commissioner Stoltenberg made a motion to recommend approval of Ordinance 691. Commissioner Heath seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 3-0. 6. PUBLIC HEARING AND RECOMMENDATION OF ORDINANCE 692 FOR APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF PLANNING DISTRICT 1-2 (PD1 -2) INCLUDING DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES, DESIGN STANDARDS, ROADWAY DESIGN STANDARDS, RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, SIGNAGE STANDARDS, AND THE CONCEPT PLAN WITH PHASING IDENTIFIED FOR PD1 - 2 TO ALLOW FOR A MIXED USE "VILLAGE" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ON AN 85 ACRE (APPROX.) TRACT LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF FM 1938 (DAVIS BLVD) AND SOLANA BOULEVARD. MOTION: Commissioner Stoltenberg made a motion to continue the public hearing to January 22, 2013, and table any action until said meeting Commissioner Heath seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 3-0. 7. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 693, FOR APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF PLANNING DISTRICT 1-3 (PD1 -3) INCLUDING PERMITTED USE REGULATIONS AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS INCLUDING HEIGHT, LOT SIZE, BUILDING LINES, BUILDING DESIGN, MINIMUM FLOOR AREA, LANDSCAPING, DRAINAGE, CONCEPT PLAN, AND OTHER DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR SAID PD1 -3 TO ALLOW FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON AN 84 ACRE (APPROX.) TRACT LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF FM 1938 (DAVIS BLVD) AND DOVE ROAD. MOTION: Commissioner Stoltenberg made a motion to continue the public hearing to January 22, 2013, and table any action until said meeting Commissioner Heath seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 3-0. P&Z Minutes 12/10/12 Page 5of6 8. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Chairman Greenwood, asked for a motion to adjourn. MOTION: Commissioner Heath made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Stoltenberg seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 3-0. Chairman Greenwood adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m. APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ON THE 22"d DAY OF JANUARY 2013. ill Greenwood, Chairman ATTEST: Kelly dwar , Town Secretary P&Z Minutes 12/10/12 Page 6 of 6