HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.10.2024 PandZ Minutes FinalTown of Westlake
1500 Solana Blvd
Building 7, Suite 7100
Westlake, TX 76262
Planning & Zoning Commission
Committee Minutes - Final
5:00 PM Council ChamberTuesday, December 10, 2024
A.CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM PRESENT
Chair Adam Coffey called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and announced a quorum present.
PRESENT:
Chair Adam Coffey
Vice Chair Terry Wilkinson
Commissioner Lanny Huggins
Commissioner Linda Bjorn
Commissioner David Ricci
Commissioner Nizar Didarali
ABSENT:
Commissioner Rachit Gupta
STAFF PRESENT:
Jason Alexander, Deputy Town Manager
Nick Ford, Development/GIS Manager
Wade Carroll, Town Manager
Kiana Pennywell, Development Coordinator
B.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Coffey led the pledges to the U.S. and Texas flags.
Executive Session, Item K. was held at this time.
C.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
C.1.Consider and act to approve the Planning and Zoning Commission October
8, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
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Motion by Commissioner Nizar and Motion Second by Commissioner Bjorn
to approve the Planning and Zoning Commission October 8, 2024 Regular
Meeting Minutes. Chair Coffee called for the vote.
MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. COMMISSIONER GUPTA WAS
ABSENT.
D.CITIZEN COMMENTS
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There was no one to speak at this time.
E.PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS
E.1.Hold a public hearing, discuss, consider and act to make a recommendation
regarding an ordinance for text amendments for development performance
standards for approximately 222.6 acres of land in PD, Planned Development
District No. 3-8 “PD 3-8”. The property is generally located at the Southeast
corner of U.S. Highway 377 and State Highway 170.
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Deputy Town Manager Jason Alexander presented the item. The requested
text amendments are intended to introduce more contemporary rules and
regulations to facilitate appropriate development and growth along U.S.
Highway 377 that will have meaningful economic and physical implications.
This will also introduce a definition for “lot coverage”-within the office and the
retail sub-areas, the maximum lot coverage is 80 percent and within the
office-industrial sub-area, the maximum lot coverage is 70 percent. This will
relax some aesthetic standards for specific uses-and update some building
height and landscaping standards. The Applicant’s Representative, Eric Elrod
spoke in support of the application. Chair Coffey conducted the public
hearing, there was no one else to speak on this matter. Motion by
Commissioner Wilkinson and Motion Second by Commissioner Didarali to
recommend approval by Town Council to adopt an Ordinance for text
amendments for development performance standards for approximately
222.6 acres of land in PD, Planned Development District No. 3-8 PD 3-8”.
Chair Coffey called for the vote.
MOTION APPROVED BY A VOTE OF 5 AYES AND 1 NAY. (NAY VOTE TO
COMMISSIONER BJORN). COMMISSIONER GUPTA WAS ABSENT.
F.NEW BUSINESS
F.1. was considered immediately following Executive Session.
F.1.Discuss, consider and act on a request from Fox Brothers Holdings, LLC to
deviate from permitted roofing materials in Entrada for a site known as
Entrada Block M1, also known as La Cima de Entrada, which contains 18
townhomes generally located on the southeast corner of Girona Drive and
Arta Drive.
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Deputy Town Manager Jason Alexander presented the item. The Developer
is requesting a deviation from the roofing material requirements as contained
in the Design Guidelines. Specifically, the Developer is requesting a
deviation-for their project only-that would allow the use of a concrete tile roof
and one-piece mission barrel tile system. The Developer also intends to
match the colors provided on the existing structures in Entrada. Deputy Town
Manager Alexander yielded the floor to Greg Fox, the Developer, to present.
Discussion held. The Commissioners stepped away from the dais to inspect
live tile samples presented by the Developer. Commissioner Wilkinson
suggested a conditional approval if the HOA approves the plans first. Motion
by Commissioner Didarali and Motion Second by Commissioner Ricci to
recommend conditional approval pending approval by the HOA. Chair Coffey
called for the vote.
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MOTION TO RECOMMEND CONDITIONAL APPROVAL TO TOWN
COUNCIL APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. COMMISSIONER GUPTA WAS
ABSENT.
F.2.Discuss, consider and act on a request from Pearson 35 Opportunities, LLC
to deviate from the required firstfloor square footage in Westlake Ranch.
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Deputy Town Manager Jason Alexander presented the item. The Developer
is requesting to remove the limitation that the first floor cannot exceed a
maximum square footage of 7,800 square feet, which will allow the
Developer (and the builders) to be more responsive to market preferences
and innovative with building design and architecture. Discussion held. There
were no questions from the Commissioners. Motion by Commissioner
Wilkinson and Motion Second by Commissioner Ricci to recommend
approval of the request to deviate from the required first floor square footage
in Westlake Ranch to Town Council.
MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. COMMISSIONER GUPTA WAS
ABSENT.
G.SUMMARY OF TOWN COUNCIL ACTIONS
At this time Chair Coffey dispensed with the remainder of the agenda and adjourned the meeting.
H.COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no Commission Announcements.
I.STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no Staff Announcements.
J.REVIEW MEETING CALENDAR TO ADD, AMEND OR CANCEL MEETINGS AS
NEEDED
The next Planning and Zoning Commission is to be held Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 5 P.M.
K.EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 5:01 p.m., Chair Coffey recessed the Regular Meeting to Executive Session as authorized by
Section 551.071 of the Local Government Code to seek legal advice from its attorney regarding
any agenda item listed herein.
L.TAKE ANY ACTION, IF NEEDED, FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
At 5:35 p.m., Chair Coffey reconvened the Regular Meeting from Executive Session. There was
no action as a result of Executive Session, which was held at the beginning of the meeting.
M.ADJOURNMENT
Chair Coffey adjourned the meeting at 6:33 p.m.
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advise the Town Secretary's Office 48 hours in advance at 817-490-5711 and reasonable
accommodations will made to assist you.
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