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1. Call to Order / Roll Call.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
(Items placed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine in nature and are considered non-
controversial. The Consent Agenda can be acted upon in one motion. A Planning & Zoning Commissioner
may remove any item for discussion and separate action. Planning & Zoning Commissioners may vote nay
on any single item without comment and may submit written comments as part of the official record.)
3a. Consider and act upon minutes from the August 16, 2016, Regular Planning & Zoning
Commission meetings.
3b. Consider and act upon an Amending Plat for Gentle Creek Estates, Phase 3, Block L,
Lots 8 and 9, on 0.6± acre, located at 1171 and 1181 Broken Bend Drive. This property
is zoned Planned Development-1 (PD-1). (D16-0066).
REGULAR AGENDA
(If you wish to address the Planning & Zoning Commission during the regular agenda, please fill out a
“Speaker Request Form” and present it to the Chair prior to the meeting. Citizens wishing to address the
Planning & Zoning Commission for items listed as public hearings will be recognized by the Chair. Those
wishing to speak on a non-public hearing related item will be recognized on a case-by-case basis, at the
discretion of the Planning & Zoning Commission.)
4. Consider and act upon the re-approval of a Final Plat of Prosper Tuscan Square, Block
A, Lots 1-4, on 6.5± acres, located on the southwest corner of Prosper Trail and
Coleman Street. This property is zoned Retail (R). (D14-0056).
5. Consider and act upon an extension of a Site Plan for a Convenience Store with Gas
Pumps in the Westfork Crossing Development (RaceTrac), on 2.4± acres, located on the
northwest corner of US 380 and Gee Road. This property is zoned Commercial (C).
(D14-0072).
6. Conduct a Public Hearing, and consider and act upon a request to repeal Ordinance No.
06-77, a Specific Use Permit for a Mini-Warehouse/Public Storage Facility (SUP-2), on
4.8± acres, located on the south side of Richland Boulevard, 250± feet east of Prosper
Commons Boulevard. This property is zoned Commercial (C) and Specific Use Permit-2
(SUP-2). (S16-0010).
7. Conduct a Public Hearing, and consider and act upon a request to amend Chapter 3,
Permitted Uses and Definitions of the Zoning Ordinance regarding variances for distance
requirements for Alcoholic Beverages. (Z16-0017).
8. Review actions taken by the Town Council and possibly direct Town Staff to schedule
topic(s) for discussion at a future meeting.
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the
Prosper Planning & Zoning Commission
108 W. Broadway St., Prosper, Texas
Town of Prosper Municipal Chambers
Tuesday, September 6, 2016, 6:00 p.m.
Prosper is a place where everyone matters.
9. Adjourn.
Note: The order in which items are heard on the agenda is subject to change.
CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on the inside
window at the Town Hall of the Town of Prosper, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the
general public at all times, and said Notice was posted on September 2, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. and remained
so posted at least 72 hours before said meeting was convened.
________________________________________ _________________________
Robyn Battle, Town Secretary Date Notice Removed
Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the Planning & Zoning Commission
reserves the right to consult in closed session with its attorney and to receive legal advice regarding any
item listed on this agenda.
NOTICE
Pursuant to Town of Prosper Ordinance No. 13-63, all speakers other than Town of Prosper staff are
limited to three (3) minutes per person, per item, which may be extended for an additional two (2) minutes
with approval of a majority vote of the Planning & Zoning Commission.
NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS: The Prosper Planning & Zoning Commission
meetings are wheelchair accessible. For special services or assistance, please contact the Town
Secretary’s Office at (972) 569-1011 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting time.
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1. Call to Order / Roll Call.
The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m.
Commissioners present: Vice Chair John Hema, Craig Andres, Brandon Daniel, and Bobby
Atteberry
Commissioner(s) absent: Chair John Alzner, Secretary David Snyder, and Chad Robertson
Staff present: John Webb, Director of Development Services; Alex Glushko, Senior Planner;
Jonathan Hubbard, Planner; and Pamela Clark, Planning Technician
2. Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
3a. Consider and act upon minutes from the August 2, 2016, Regular Planning &
Zoning Commission meetings.
Motioned by Daniel, seconded by Andres, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion approved 4-
0.
REGULAR AGENDA
4. Conduct a Public Hearing, and consider and act upon a request to rezone 0.52±
acre, located at 704 E. First Street, 215± feet west of Craig Road, from Single
Family-15 (SF-15) to Downtown Office (DTO). (Z16-0015).
Hubbard: Summarized the request and notified Commissioners that one Public Hearing Reply
Form has been received; not in opposition to the request. Recommended approval of the
request.
The Public Hearing was opened by Vice Chair Hema.
Craig Sanders (Owner): Described purpose for rezoning and proposed use for the building.
There being no other speakers the Public Hearing was closed.
Commissioners voiced support for the zoning request.
Motioned by Daniel, seconded by Atteberry, to approve Item 4, subject to staff
recommendations. Motion approved 4-0.
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the
Prosper Planning & Zoning Commission
108 W. Broadway St., Prosper, Texas
Town of Prosper Municipal Chambers
Tuesday, August 16, 2016, 6:00 p.m.
Prosper is a place where everyone matters.
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5. Discussion – Prosper Real Estate Market
Wayne Bartley (Prosper Realtor): Presented information regarding current development trends
and market demands, noting the
• Home sale values averaging $475,000 but this does not reflect direct purchases
from home builders;
• The desire for half-acre lots from prospective buyers;
• Homes in subdivisions without amenity centers and amenity packages tend to
take longer to sell compared to those with such features;
• The desire for less monotonous home styles and the concern that Prosper will
develop without a diversity of architectural styles; and
• The desire for more affordable office rent opportunities in Prosper.
6. Review actions taken by the Town Council and possibly direct Town Staff to
schedule topic(s) for discussion at a future meeting.
Webb: Discussed future development cases and development related items.
7. Adjourn.
Motioned by Atteberry, seconded by Daniel, to adjourn. Motion approved 4-0 at 6:45 p.m.
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Pamela Clark, Planning Technician David Snyder, Secretary
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To: Planning & Zoning Commission
From: Jonathan Hubbard, Planner
Through: Alex Glushko, AICP, Senior Planner
Re: Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting – September 6, 2016
Agenda Item:
Consider and act upon an Amending Plat for Gentle Creek Estates, Phase 3, Block L, Lots 8
and 9, on 0.6± acre, located at 1171 and 1181 Broken Bend Drive. This property is zoned
Planned Development-1 (PD-1). (D16-0066).
Description of Agenda Item:
The purpose of the Amending Plat is to shift the property line between Lots 8 and 9 to allow
future construction on Lot 9 to meet required minimum setbacks. The Amending Plat conforms
to the PD-1 development standards.
Budget Impact:
There are no significant budget implications associated with the approval of this Amending Plat.
Legal Obligations and Review:
The Amending Plat meets minimum development requirements.
Attached Documents:
1. Location Map
2. Amending Plat
Town Staff Recommendation:
Town staff recommends approval of the Amending Plat, subject to:
1. Town staff approval of all additions and/or alterations to the Amending Plat.
Prosper is a place where everyone matters.
PLANNING
D16-0066
GENTLE CREEK TRL
C R E E K WOOD L NCROOKED STICK DRBROKEN BEND DRTERRACE MANOR DRTHORNDALE CIR0 80 16040
Feet ±
50' R.O.W.Lot 8R, Block L
Lot 9R, Block L
Cab. N, Pg. 244 PRCCT
Cab. N, Pg. 244 PRCCT
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TOWN CASE NO. D16-0066
AMENDING PLAT
GENTLE CREEK ESTATES
PHASE THREE
LOTS 8R AND 9R, BLOCK L
BEING AN AMENDMENT OF LOTS 8 AND 9, BLOCK L
GENTLE CREEK ESTATES, PHASE THREE
BEING 0.574 ACRES IN THE A. DYER SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 258
IN THE TOWN OF PROSPER, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS
Scale: 1" = 20' August, 2016 SEI Job No. 16-107
SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF COLLIN §
OWNER'S CERTIFICATE
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF COLLIN §
WHEREAS
NOW THEREFORE, KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
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STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF COLLIN §
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF COLLIN §
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF COLLIN §
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF COLLIN §
NOTES:
OWNER / APPLICANT
Michael & Michele Leggiere
1181 Broken Bend Dr
Prosper, TX 75078-9720
Telephone (469) 422-8457
Contact: Michael Leggiere
LEGEND
1/2" IRON ROD WITH PLASTIC CAP STAMPED
"SPIARSENG" SET, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
IRON ROD FOUND
CAPPED IRON ROD FOUND
CONTROL MONUMENT
EASEMENT
DEED RECORDS, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS
PLAT RECORDS, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS
ENGINEER / SURVEYOR
Spiars Engineering, Inc.
765 Custer Road, Suite 100
Plano, TX 75075
Telephone: (972) 422-0077
TBPE No. F-2121
Contact: John Spiars
PROJECT
LOCATION
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL
OWNER / APPLICANT
Allison & Hulon Webb
1171 Broken Bend Dr
Prosper, TX 75078-9720
Telephone (469) 481-2397
Contact: Hulon Webb
POINT OF
BEGINNING
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To: Planning & Zoning Commission
From: Pamela Clark, Planning Technician
Through: Alex Glushko, AICP, Senior Planner
Re: Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting – September 6, 2016
Agenda Item:
Consider and act upon the re-approval of a Final Plat of Prosper Tuscan Square, Block A, Lots
1-4, on 6.5± acres, located on the southwest corner of Prosper Trail and Coleman Street. This
property is zoned Retail (R). (D14-0056).
Description of Agenda Item:
This Final Plat was previously approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission on September
16, 2014, but has not yet been filed. Since that approval, the off-site Fire Lane and Access
Easement located in the southeast corner of the property was purchased by the applicant and
will be incorporated it into Block A, Lot 4 (area highlighted on the plat). The inclusion of added
acreage to the plat requires re-approval by the Planning & Zoning Commission.
The purpose of the Final Plat is to dedicate easements necessary for the development of the
property. The Final Plat conforms to the Retail (R) development standards.
Budget Impact:
There are no significant budget implications associated with the approval of this Final Plat.
Legal Obligations and Review:
The Final Plat meets minimum development requirements.
Attached Documents:
1. Location Map
2. Previously approved Final Plat
3. Revised Final Plat
Town Staff Recommendation:
Town staff recommends re-approval of the Final Plat.
Prosper is a place where everyone matters.
PLANNING
D14-0056
PROSPER TRL
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(Drainage &
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Var. width R.O.W.Var. width R.O.W.(AKA Business Highway 289)100' R.O.W.Lot 4, Block A
50' R.O.W.
Tract One
Doc. No. 20110124000091060 OPRCCT
Lot 2, Block A Lot 1, Block A
R.O.W. Dedication
to the Town of Prosper
in fee simple
Cab. P, Pg. 644 PRCCTVol. 4847, Pg. 3389 DRCCT
Vol. 1749, Pg. 716
DRCCT
Vol. 1121, Pg. 678 DRCCT
Tract 1
Doc. No. 20110307000244060 OPRCCT
Doc. No. 20060804001112910 OPRCCTCab. 2008, Pg. 271 PRCCT
Line Table Line Table Line Table
Curve Table Curve Table
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LOCATION MAP
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PROSPER TUSCAN SQUARE
LOTS 1 THROUGH 4, BLOCK A
IN THE COLLIN COUNTY SCHOOL
LAND SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 147
TOWN OF PROSPER, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS
6.419 ACRES (GROSS) / 6.234 ACRES (NET)
Scale: 1" = 50' September, 2014 SEI Job No. 13-149
SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE
STATE OF TEXAS Α
COUNTY OF COLLIN Α
STATE OF TEXAS Α
COUNTY OF COLLIN Α
OWNER'S CERTIFICATE
WHEREAS
NOW THEREFORE, KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
PROSPER TUSCAN SQUARE
ACCESS EASEMENT
FIRE LANE EASEMENT
DRAINAGE AND DETENTION EASEMENT
LANDSCAPE EASEMENT
CROSSMAC INVESTMENTS, LLC
STATE OF ARKANSAS Α
COUNTY OF BENTON Α
NOTES:
OWNER / APPLICANT
Crossmac Investments, LLC
15954 Serenity Point
Rogers, AR 72756
Telephone (479) 586-0433
Contact: Christopher Crossland
LEGEND
1/2" IRON ROD WITH PLASTIC CAP STAMPED
"SPIARSENG" SET, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
IRON ROD FOUND
CAPPED IRON ROD FOUND
CONTROL MONUMENT
EASEMENT
UTILITY
BY THIS PLAT
RIGHT-OF-WAY
LANDSCAPE EASEMENT
WATER EASEMENT
FIRELANE AND ACCESS EASEMENT
PEDESTRIAN ACCESS EASEMENT
DEED RECORDS, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS
PLAT RECORDS, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS
OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS
SURVEYOR
Spiars Engineering, Inc.
765 Custer Road, Suite 100
Plano, TX 75075
Telephone: (972) 422-0077
TBPE No. F-2121
Contact: Darren K. Brown
PROJECT
LOCATION
POINT OF
BEGINNING
ENGINEER
Evolving Texas
420 Throckmorton St., Ste. 930
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Telephone: (817) 529-2700
Contact: Frank Cano, Sr.
Lot 3, Block A
(Drainage &
Detention Easement)
Var. width R.O.W.Var. width R.O.W.100' R.O.W.Lot 4, Block A
50' R.O.W.
Remainder of Tract One
Doc. No. 20110124000091060 OPRCCT
Lot 2, Block A Lot 1, Block A
R.O.W. Dedication
to the Town of Prosper
in fee simple
Cab. P, Pg. 644 PRCCTVol. 4847, Pg. 3389 DRCCT
Vol. 1749, Pg. 716
DRCCT
Vol. 1121, Pg. 678 DRCCT
Doc. No. 20060804001112910 OPRCCTCab. 2008, Pg. 271 PRCCT
Cab. 2015, Pg. 744 PRCCT
Line Table Line Table Line Table
Curve Table
Line Table
Curve Table
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LOCATION MAP
1" = 1000'
FINAL PLAT
PROSPER TUSCAN SQUARE
LOTS 1 THROUGH 4, BLOCK A
IN THE COLLIN COUNTY SCHOOL
LAND SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 147
TOWN OF PROSPER, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS
6.495 ACRES (GROSS) / 6.299 ACRES (NET)
Scale: 1" = 50' August, 2016 SEI Job No. 13-149
SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF COLLIN §
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF COLLIN §
OWNER'S CERTIFICATE
WHEREAS
NOW THEREFORE, KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
PROSPER TUSCAN SQUARE
CROSSMAC INVESTMENTS, LLC
STATE OF ARKANSAS §
COUNTY OF BENTON §NOTES:
OWNER / APPLICANT
Crossmac Investments, LLC
15954 Serenity Point
Rogers, AR 72756
Telephone (479) 586-0433
Contact: Christopher Crossland
LEGEND
1/2" IRON ROD WITH PLASTIC CAP STAMPED
"SPIARSENG" SET, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
IRON ROD FOUND
CAPPED IRON ROD FOUND
CONTROL MONUMENT
EASEMENT
UTILITY
BY THIS PLAT
RIGHT-OF-WAY
LANDSCAPE EASEMENT
DRAINAGE EASEMENT
WATER EASEMENT
FIRELANE, ACCESS, DRAINAGE, & UTILITY EASEMENT
PEDESTRIAN ACCESS EASEMENT
DEED RECORDS, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS
PLAT RECORDS, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS
OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS
SURVEYOR
Spiars Engineering, Inc.
765 Custer Road, Suite 100
Plano, TX 75075
Telephone: (972) 422-0077
TBPE No. F-2121
Contact: Darren K. Brown
PROJECT
LOCATION
POINT OF
BEGINNING
ENGINEER
Evolving Texas
420 Throckmorton St., Ste. 930
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Telephone: (817) 529-2700
Contact: Frank Cano, Sr.
ACCESS EASEMENT
FIRE LANE EASEMENT
DRAINAGE AND DETENTION EASEMENT
LANDSCAPE EASEMENT
STREET EASEMENT
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL
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To: Planning & Zoning Commission
From: Jonathan Hubbard, Planner
Through: Alex Glushko, Senior Planner
Re: Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting – September 6, 2016
Agenda Item:
Consider and act upon an extension of a Site Plan for a Convenience Store with Gas Pumps in
the Westfork Crossing Development (RaceTrac), on 2.4± acres, located on the northwest corner
of US 380 and Gee Road. This property is zoned Commercial (C). (D14-0072).
History:
On March 7, 2015, the Planning & Zoning Commission approved the Site Plan for RaceTrac.
Chapter 4, Section 1.6 of the Zoning Ordinance states:
“The approval of a site plan shall be effective for a period of eighteen (18) months from the date
of approval by the Planning & Zoning Commission, at the end of which time the applicant must
have submitted and received approval of engineering plans and building permits. If the
engineering plans and building permits are not approved, the site plan approval, together with
any preliminary site plan for the property, is null and void.” Chapter 4, Section 1.8 of the Zoning
Ordinance states, “A property owner, or his/her representative, may request extension of an
approved site plan if such request is submitted to the Director of Planning, or his/her designee
at least thirty (30) days prior to lapse of such plan as provided by these regulations. Site plans
may be extended up to six (6) months.”
An application for the extension of this Site Plan was received on August 8, 2016, and a letter
from the applicant detailing the purpose for the requested extension is attached. The applicant
indicated that the delay in constructing the facility is due to the TxDOT reconstruction of US 380.
Staff recommends approval of the requested Site Plan extension.
Description of Agenda Item:
The Site Plan shows a 5,488 square foot convenience store with gas pumps. Access is
provided from US 380 and Gee Road. Adequate parking has been provided. The Site Plan
conforms to the Commercial development standards.
Budget Impact:
There are no significant budget implications associated with the extension of this Site Plan.
Legal Obligations and Review:
The Site Plan meets minimum development requirements.
Prosper is a place where everyone matters.
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Attached Documents:
1. Location Map
2. Purpose Letter
3. Site Plan
Town Staff Recommendation:
Town staff recommends approval of the extension of the Site Plan.
D14-0072
UNIVERSITY DR GEE RDFM 423 0 80 16040
Feet ±
E.S.O.S.
E.S.O.S.E.S.O.S.
Vicinity Map
FISHTRAP ROAD
GEE ROADSITE
423
380
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To: Planning & Zoning Commission
From: Alex Glushko, AICP, Senior Planner
Through: John Webb, AICP, Director of Development Services
Re: Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting – September 6, 2016
Agenda Item:
Conduct a Public Hearing, and consider and act upon a request to repeal Ordinance No. 06-77,
a Specific Use Permit for a Mini-Warehouse/Public Storage Facility (SUP-2), on 4.8± acres,
located on the south side of Richland Boulevard, 250± feet east of Prosper Commons
Boulevard. This property is zoned Commercial (C) and Specific Use Permit-2 (SUP-2). (S16-
0010).
Description of Agenda Item:
The zoning and land use of the surrounding properties are as follows:
Zoning
Current Land Use Future Land Use Plan
Subject
Property
Commercial and Specific Use
Permit-2 (Mini-
Warehouse/Public Storage)
Vacant US 380 District
North Planned Development-2-
Multifamily Multifamily (Orion) US 380 District
East Planned Development-2-
Corridor Vacant US 380 District
South
Commercial and Specific Use
Permit-4 (Mini-
Warehouse/Public Storage
Mini-Warehouse/Public
Storage (Advantage
Storage)
US 380 District
West Commercial Vacant US 380 District
Requested Zoning – The purpose of this request is to repeal Ordinance No. 06-77, a Specific
Use Permit-2 (SUP-2), for a Mini-Warehouse/Public Storage Facility, which was adopted by
Town Council in 2006.
Prosper is a place where everyone matters.
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The subject property, including the western adjacent portion zoned Commercial (C), was
recently purchased to allow for the development of a Veterinarian Clinic and/or Kennel. Per an
interpretation of Ordinance No. 06-77 by the Town Attorney, SUP-2 only permits Mini-
Warehouse/Public Storage uses, in accordance with the associated exhibits incorporated into
the enacting ordinance. If repealed, the subject property would retain the underlying
Commercial zoning designation, which would permit all uses within that zoning district, including
Veterinarian Clinic and/or Kennel uses.
With the development of the mini-warehouse facility to the south (Advantage Storage), staff
believes the area would benefit from a diversity of land uses. This is supported by the US 380
District recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan, which states the US 380 District will
contain “a variety of different uses.” Staff supports the repeal of SUP-2.
Future Land Use Plan – The Future Land Use Plan recommends US 380 District uses for the
property.
Conformance to the Thoroughfare Plan – The property has direct access to Richland Boulevard,
an existing four-lane divided thoroughfare.
Water and Sanitary Sewer Services – Water and sanitary sewer services have been extended
to the property.
Access – Direct access is provided from Richland Boulevard.
Schools – This property is located within the Prosper Independent School District (PISD). It is
not anticipated that a school site will be needed on this property.
Parks – The property will not be needed for a park.
Environmental Considerations – There is no 100-year floodplain located on the property.
Legal Obligations and Review:
Notification was provided to neighboring property owners as required by state law. Town staff
has received one Public Hearing Notice Reply Form; not in opposition to the request.
Attached Documents:
1. Zoning map of surrounding area
2. Repeal Request Letter
3. Existing SUP-2 Ordinance
4. Public Hearing Notice Reply Form
Town Staff Recommendation:
Town staff recommends the Planning & Zoning Commission repeal Ordinance No. 06-77 (SUP-
2).
Town Council Public Hearing:
Upon a recommendation by the Planning & Zoning Commission, a Public Hearing for this item
will be scheduled for the Town Council at their Regular meeting on September 27, 2016.
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To: Planning & Zoning Commission
From: John Webb, AICP, Director of Development Services
Re: Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting – September 6, 2016
Agenda Item:
Conduct a Public Hearing, and consider and act upon a request to amend Chapter 3, Permitted
Uses and Definitions of the Zoning Ordinance regarding variances for distance requirements for
Alcoholic Beverages. (Z16-0017).
Background and Purpose of the Proposed Amendment:
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code (TABC) permits, but does not require, municipalities to
establish 300-foot distance requirements between establishments that sell alcohol beverages
for on-premise or off-premise consumption and churches, hospitals, and schools including day
care facilities. The distance between an establishment and a church or hospital is measured
from the front door of the establishment to the front of the church or hospital. The distance
between an establishment and a public school, private school or day care is measured in a
direct line from the property line of the establishment to the property line of the school.
TABC also permits the governing body of a municipality to grant a variance to the distance
requirement on a case-by-case basis. However, the Prosper Zoning Ordinance specifically
states that no variances shall be considered. Due to unique situations, staff anticipates
scenarios whereby a variance to the distance requirement may be warranted without negatively
impacting a church, hospital or school.
The proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance removes the restriction on considering
variances to the distance requirement for “Alcoholic Beverage Sales” (grocery stores).
Staff is not recommending that restaurants which serve alcohol for on-premise consumption or
“Alcoholic Beverage Establishments,” which are establishments that on a quarterly basis derive
75% or more of its gross revenue from the sale of alcoholic beverages (bars) be permitted to
seek a variance from distance requirements.
Per advice of the Town Attorney, the process for the Town Council’s consideration of specific
distance variance requests should be established in the Code of Ordinances, not the Zoning
Ordinance. While that process is not part of this Zoning Ordinance amendment, staff has
attached the draft staff report and draft ordinance for your reference.
Prosper is a place where everyone matters.
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Proposed Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance:
The specific, proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance is,
Amend #16, “Alcoholic Beverage Sales” of the Conditional Development Standards, by
deleting sub-paragraph (j) as noted below:
“16. Alcoholic Beverage Sales
Alcoholic Beverage Sales, as defined by the Prosper Zoning Ordinance, as amended, shall mean any
establishment, place of business or person engaged in the selling of Alcoholic Beverages, as defined in
the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, as amended, to the general public for off-premise personal or
household consumption.
a) Alcoholic Beverage Sales shall be subject to compliance with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code,
as amended, and any applicable local option elections.
b) Alcoholic Beverage Sales are permitted only in the NS, DTR, R, DTC, C, CC and I zoning districts.
c) Beer sales are not permitted in residential zoning districts.
d) Pursuant to the Town Charter, the sale of liquor, as defined in the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code,
as amended, shall be prohibited by a person or entity holding a package store permit, as described
in the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, as amended, in any zoning district which allows, in whole
or in part, residential development in the Town.
e) The regulations herein applicable to a public school shall also apply to a day-care center or a child-
care center as provided in Section 109.331, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, as amended.
f) Alcoholic Beverage Sales shall not be located within the following:
1. Three hundred feet (300’) from a church, public school, private school, and/or public hospital.
However, Alcoholic Beverage Sales may be located within three hundred feet (300’) of a
private school if minors are prohibited from entering the place of business, as required by
Section 109.53, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, as amended; or
2. One thousand feet (1,000) from a private school if the Town Council receives a request for this
additional spacing requirement from the board of the private school, and the Town Council
adopts the additional spacing requirements by resolution. But, the Town Council may not
adopt this additional spacing requirement if: (i) minors are prohibited from entering the place of
business engaged in Alcoholic Beverage Sales, pursuant to Section 109.53, Texas Alcoholic
Beverage Code, as amended; (ii) the holder of a retail off-premise consumption permit or
license if less than fifty percent (50%) of the gross receipt for the premises, excluding the sale
of items subject to the motor fuels are from the sale or service of alcoholic beverages; or (iii)
the holder of a license or permit issued under Chapter 27, 31 or 72, Texas Alcoholic Beverage
Code, as amended, who is operating on the premises of a private school.
g) Measurement of the distance between the place of business engaged in Alcoholic Beverage Sales
and the church or public hospital shall be along the property line of the street fronts, from front door
to front door, and in a direct line across intersections. Measurement for the distance between the
place of business engaged in Alcoholic Beverage Sales and a public or private school shall be:
1. In a direct line from the Property Line of the public or private school to the Property Line of the
place of business, and in a direct line across intersections; or
2. If Alcoholic Beverage Sales are located on or above the fifth (5th) story of a multistory building,
in a direct line from the Property Line of the public or private school to the Property Line of the
place of business, in a direct line across intersections, and vertically up the building at the
Property Line to the base floor on which Alcoholic Beverage Sales are located.
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h) In accordance with Section 109.33, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, as amended, in this
Paragraph 16, “private school” means a private school, including a parochial school, that:
1. Offers a course of instruction for students in one or more grades from kindergarten through
grade twelve; or
2. Has more than one hundred (100) students enrolled and attending courses at a single
location.
i) If at any time an original Alcoholic Beverage permit or license is granted by the Texas Alcoholic
Beverage Commission to an establishment, place of business, or person and the establishment,
place of business or person satisfies the requirements regarding the distance requirements in this
Paragraph 16, then the same shall be deemed to satisfy the distance requirements for all subject
renewals of the license or permit. This shall not be the case if the Texas Alcoholic Beverage
Commission revokes the license or permit.
j) There shall be no variances considered with regard to the regulations set forth herein.”
Legal Obligations and Review:
Zoning is discretionary. Therefore, the Planning & Zoning Commission is not obligated to
recommend approval the request. Notice of the Planning & Zoning Commission Public Hearing
was provided in the newspaper as required by the Zoning Ordinance and state law. To date,
Town staff has not received any correspondence.
Attached Documents:
1. Draft staff report and proposed Amendment to the Code of Ordinance establishing distance
variance process.
Town Staff Recommendation:
Town staff recommends the Planning & Zoning Commission approve the requested
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance as submitted.
Town Council Public Hearing:
A Public Hearing for this item has been be scheduled for the Town Council at their Regular
meeting on September 13, 2016.
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To: Mayor and Town Council
From: John Webb, AICP, Director of Development Services
Through: Harlan Jefferson, Town Manager
Re: Town Council Meeting – September 13, 2016
Agenda Item:
Consider and act upon an ordinance amending Section 4.02, “Alcoholic Beverages,” of Chapter
4, “Business Regulations,” of the Town’s Code of Ordinances by establishing a process for
considering a variance to the distance requirement between establishments which sell alcoholic
beverages and hospitals, schools, and churches; and amending Appendix A, “Fee Schedule,” of
the Town’s Code of Ordinances by establishing an application fee for the consideration of a
variance to the distance requirements between establishments which sell alcoholic beverages
and hospitals, schools, and churches.
Description of Agenda Item/Background:
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code (TABC) permits, but does not require, municipalities to
establish 300-foot distance requirements between establishments that sell alcohol beverages for
on-premise or off-premise consumption and churches, hospitals, and schools including day care
facilities (protected uses). The distance between an establishment and a church or hospital is
measured from the front door of the establishment to the front of the church or hospital. The
distance between an establishment and a public school, private school or day care is measured
in a direct line from the property line of the establishment to the property line of the school.
Due to factors such as building orientation, access, lot layout, physical and manmade barriers,
staff anticipates scenarios whereby a variance to the distance requirement may be warranted
without negatively impacting the protected use on a case-by-case basis.
Currently, the Zoning Ordinance states that that no variances to the distance requirements for
“Alcoholic Beverage Sales” (grocery store) shall be considered. A companion case on the
September 13, 2016 Town Council agenda is a request to amend the Zoning Ordinance to remove
restriction for considering distance variances for “Alcoholic Beverage Sales.” Staff is not
recommending to change the prohibition of considering distance variances for restaurants and
“Alcoholic Beverage Establishments,” which are establishments that on a quarterly basis derive
75% or more of its gross revenue from the sale of alcoholic beverages (bars).
Proposed Amendments:
The proposed ordinance amends the “Alcoholic Beverages” section of Chapter 4, “Business
Regulations” of the Code of Ordinances by creating a new application and review process for
Town Council to consider requests for variance to the distance requirements on a case-by-case
basis for any retail structure over fifty thousand (50,000) square feet where the primary tenant
Prosper is a place where everyone matters.
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occupies at least eighty percent (80%) of the structure. The structure size requirement is to
ensure that variance requests are limited to grocery stores or big box stores that offer the sale of
groceries. The attached ordinance contains the following process and establishes an application
fee of $500.00.
Sec. 4.02.004 Alcoholic Beverage Sales Distance Variance Requirements
(a) Pursuant to Section 109.33(e) of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, a variance to the
distance requirements prescribed by Section 4.02.002 and Section 1.4(16) of Chapter 3
of the Zoning Ordinance, as amended, may be requested and granted in accordance with
the following procedures, for any retail structure over fifty thousand (50,000) square feet
where the primary tenant occupies at least eighty percent (80%) of the structure.
(1) An application shall be submitted to the Town on a form provided by the Department
of Development Services.
(2) The application shall contain all required information on the form.
(3) The Department of Development Services shall set a date for a public hearing by the
Town Council.
(4) No less than ten (10) days before the date of consideration by the Town Council, the
Director of Development Services or his or her designee shall provide notice to the
protected use that creates the need for the variance. For purposes of this section,
“protected use” shall mean a church, public or private school, hospital, day-care
center, or child-care facility as defined by the Zoning Ordinance, as amended.
(5) In considering the application for a variance to any distance requirement, the Town
Council shall consider if the distance requirement in the particular instance:
i. is not in the best interest of the public;
ii. constitutes waste or inefficient use of land or other resources;
iii. creates an undue hardship on an applicant for an alcohol permit;
iv. does not serve its intended purpose;
v. is not effective or necessary; or
vi. for any other reason that the Town Council, after consideration of the health,
safety, and welfare of the public and the equities of the situation, determines is in
the best interest of the community.
(6) The Town Council may impose reasonable conditions on the granting of a variance.
(b) A variance granted pursuant to this subsection is valid for subsequent renewals for the alcohol
permit. A distance variance granted pursuant to this subsection may not be transferred to
another location or to another alcohol permit holder.
Legal Obligations and Review:
Terrence Welch of Brown & Hofmeister, L.L.P., has approved the ordinance as to form and
legality.
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Attached Documents:
1. Ordinance
Town Staff Recommendation:
Town staff recommends the Town Council approve the ordinance amending the Code of
Ordinances as submitted.
Proposed Motion:
I move to approve an ordinance amending Chapter 4, “Business Regulations,” of the Code of
Ordinances by adding a new article 4.02.004, “Alcoholic Beverage Sales Distance Variance
Requirements for Certain Retail Structures,” and amending Appendix A, “Fee Schedule,” of the
Code of Ordinances by adding a new Development Fee Section V(1)(O), “Alcoholic Beverage
Sales Distance Variance Requirements.”
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Ordinance No. 16- , Page 1
TOWN OF PROSPER, TEXAS ORDINANCE NO. 16-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PROSPER,
TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 4, “BUSINESS REGULATIONS,” OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF PROSPER, TEXAS, BY ADDING
THERETO A NEW ARTICLE 4.02.004, “ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES
DISTANCE VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN RETAIL
STRUCTURES”; AMENDING APPENDIX A, “FEE SCHEDULE,” TO THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF PROSPER, TEXAS, BY ADDING
A NEW DEVELOPMENT FEE SECTION V(1)(O), “ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
SALES DISTANCE VARIANCE”; PROVIDING FOR REPEALING, SAVINGS
AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF
THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE
CAPTION HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the Town of Prosper, Texas (the “Town”), recognizes the need to continue
to regulate the distance between establishments that sell alcohol beverages for on-premise or
off-premise consumption and churches, hospitals, and schools in accordance with the Texas
Alcoholic Beverage Code; and
WHEREAS, the Town further recognizes that due to unique circumstances, the Town
may desire to consider variances to the distance requirements, as authorized by the Texas
Alcoholic Beverage Code, on a case-by-case basis for certain large retail structures, as
delineated herein; and
WHEREAS, the Town desires to establish procedures for considering applications for a
variance for certain large retail structures to the distance requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has investigated and determined that it will be
advantageous and beneficial to the citizens of Prosper and will protect the public health, safety
and welfare to adopt procedures for applications for a variance for certain large retail structures
to the distance requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
PROSPER, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1
The findings set forth above are incorporated into the body of this Ordinance as if fully
set forth herein.
SECTION 2
From and after the effective date of this Ordinance, Article 4.02, “Alcoholic Beverages” of
Chapter 4, “Business Regulations,” of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Prosper, Texas, is
hereby amended by adding thereto a new Article 4.02.004, “Alcoholic Beverage Sales Distance
Variance Requirements for Certain Retail Structures,” to read as follows:
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Ordinance No. 16- , Page 2
“Sec. 4.02.004 Alcoholic Beverage Sales Distance Variance Requirements for
Certain Retail Structures
(a) Pursuant to Section 109.33(e) of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, a variance to the
distance requirements prescribed by Section 4.02.002 and Section 1.4(16) of Chapter 3
of the Zoning Ordinance, as amended, may be requested and granted in accordance
with the following procedures, for any retail structure over fifty thousand (50,000) square
feet where the primary tenant occupies at least eighty percent (80%) of the structure.
(1) An application shall be submitted to the Town on a form provided by the Department
of Development Services.
(2) The application shall contain all required information on the form.
(3) The Department of Development Services shall set a date for consideration of the
application by the Town Council.
(4) No less than ten (10) days before the date of consideration by the Town Council, the
Director of Development Services or his or her designee shall provide notice to the
protected use that creates the need for the variance. For purposes of this section,
“protected use” shall mean a church, public or private school, hospital, day-care
center, or child-care facility as defined by the Zoning Ordinance, as amended.
(5) In considering the application for a variance to any distance requirement, the Town
Council shall consider if the distance requirement in the particular instance:
i. is not in the best interest of the public;
ii. constitutes waste or inefficient use of land or other resources;
iii. creates an undue hardship on an applicant for an alcohol permit;
iv. does not serve its intended purpose;
v. is not effective or necessary; or
vi. for any other reason that the Town Council, after consideration of the health,
safety, and welfare of the public and the equities of the situation, determines is
in the best interest of the community.
(6) The Town Council may impose reasonable conditions on the granting of a distance
variance.
(b) A variance granted pursuant to this section is valid for any subsequent renewals for the
alcohol permit. A distance variance granted pursuant to this section may not be
transferred to another location or to another alcohol permit holder.
Sec. 4.02.005—4.02.030 Reserved.”
SECTION 3
From and after the effective date of this Ordinance, Appendix A, “Fee Schedule,” to the
Town’s Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by adding thereto a new Development Fee
Section V(1)(O), “Alcoholic Beverage Sales Distance Variance,” to read as follows:
“Sec. V Development Fees
(1) Development Fees
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(O) Alcoholic Beverage Sales Distance Variance: $500.00”
SECTION 4
All provisions of any ordinance in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the
extent they are in conflict; but such repeal shall not abate any pending prosecution for violation
of the repealed ordinance, nor shall the repeal prevent a prosecution from being commenced for
any violation if occurring prior to the repeal of the ordinance. Any remaining portions of said
ordinances shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 5
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any
reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The Town of Prosper
hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause
or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections,
sentences, clauses, and phrases be declared unconstitutional.
SECTION 6
This Ordinance shall become effective from and after its adoption and publication as
required by law.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
PROSPER, TEXAS ON THIS 13TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2016.
APPROVED:
________________________________
Ray Smith, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Robyn Battle, Town Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
__________________________________
Terrence S. Welch, Town Attorney
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Prosper is a place where everyone matters.
1. Call to Order/Roll Call.
2. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Pledge to the Texas Flag.
3. Announcements of recent and upcoming events.
4. Presentations.
• Presentation of the Texas Sustainable Cities Award to the Town of Prosper by Rudy
Garza of the Texas Masonry Council. (JW)
5. CONSENT AGENDA: All items approved, 7-0
(Items placed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine in nature and non-
controversial. The Consent Agenda can be acted upon in one motion. Items may be
removed from the Consent Agenda by the request of Council Members or staff.)
5a. Consider and act upon minutes from the following Town Council meetings. (RB)
• Regular Meeting – August 9, 2016
5b. Consider and act upon approving the purchase of two LIFEPAK 15 defibrillators
for the Fire Department, from Physio-Control, Inc., that will be utilized on two new
fire engines, and authorize the Town Manager to execute the quote for same.
(SB)
5c. Consider and act upon adopting the FY 2016-2017 Prosper Economic
Development Corporation budget. (JW)
6. CITIZEN COMMENTS:
The public is invited to address the Council on any topic. However, the Council is
unable to discuss or take action on any topic not listed on this agenda. Please complete
a “Public Meeting Appearance Card” and present it to the Town Secretary prior to the
meeting.
REGULAR AGENDA:
If you wish to address the Council during the regular agenda portion of the meeting,
please fill out a “Public Meeting Appearance Card” and present it to the Town Secretary
prior to the meeting. Citizens wishing to address the Council for items listed as public
hearings will be recognized by the Mayor. Those wishing to speak on a non-public
hearing related item will be recognized on a case-by-case basis, at the discretion of the
Mayor and Town Council.
AGENDA
Meeting of the Prosper Town Council
Prosper Municipal Chambers
108 W. Broadway, Prosper, Texas
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
6:00 p.m.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7. Conduct a Public Hearing, and consider and act upon a request for a Special Purpose
Sign District for Windsong Ranch Marketplace, on 46.6± acres, located on the northeast
corner of US 380 and Gee Road. (MD16-0002). (JW) Tabled to September 27, 2016
8. Conduct a Public Hearing, and consider and act upon a request to rezone a portion of
Planned Development-65 (PD-65) and a portion of Planned Development-48 (PD-48),
on 198.4± acres, located on the southeast and southwest corners of existing and future
Prairie Drive and Legacy Drive, to allow for the development of a single family detached,
senior living development and to modify lot type requirements. (Z16-0011). (JW)
Tabled to September 27, 2016
9. Conduct a Public Hearing to consider and discuss the FY 2016-2017 Budget, as
proposed. (HJ) No action required
10. Conduct a Public Hearing to consider and discuss a proposal to increase total tax
revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding tax year by 8.6 percent. (HJ)
No action required
DEPARTMENT ITEMS:
11. Consider and act upon a Site Plan for a retail shell building in the Shops at Prosper Trail,
on 1.3± acres, located on the east side of Preston Road, 175± feet north of Prosper
Trail. This property is zoned Planned Development-68 (PD-68). (D16-0018). (JW)
Approved, 7-0
12. Consider and act upon a request for an ornamental metal fence within the required front
yard, on 2.4± acres, located at 3181 Brookhollow Court, in Whispering Farms, Phase 2.
(MD16-0009). (JW) Approved, 7-0
13. Consider and act upon request for a masonry wall in lieu of open fencing adjacent to
open space, located at 1400 Copper Point Drive, in Montclair. (MD16-0010). (JW)
Approved, 6-0 (Mayor Smith not voting)
14. Consider and act upon a request for a Façade Exception for the Tribute Memory Care
Facility in the Prosper Town Center development, located on the west side of Hays
Road, 900± feet north of First Street. (MD16-0006). (JW) Approved, 7-0
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Recess into Closed Session in compliance with Section 551.001 et seq. Texas
Government Code, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, to deliberate
regarding:
15a. Section 551.087 – To discuss and consider economic development incentives.
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15b. Section 551.072 – To discuss and consider purchase, exchange, lease or value
of real property for municipal purposes and all matters incident and related
thereto.
15c. Section 551.074 – To discuss appointments to the Board
of Adjustment/Construction Board of Appeals, Parks & Recreation Board,
Library Board, Prosper Economic Development Corporation Board, and
Planning & Zoning Commission.
16. Reconvene in Regular Session and take any action necessary as a result of the Closed
Session.
17. Possibly direct Town staff to schedule topic(s) for discussion at a future meeting.
18. Adjourn.