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1. Call to Order / Roll Call.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
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 February 17, 2015 Regular Planning & Zoning
Commission meeting.
3b. Consider and act upon a Site Plan and Final Plat for Windsong Ranch, Phase 2C-1, for 158 single
family attached residential lots, on 44.1± acres, located on the west side of Teel Parkway, 2,000±
feet south of Fishtrap Road. The property is zoned Planned Development-40 (PD-40). (D15-
0009).
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. Conduct a Public Hearing, and consider and act upon a request to amend the Future Land Use
Plan, on the east side of Main Street, from Third Street to First Street, from Old Town – Office to
Old Town – Main Street Retail. (CA15-0001). [Companion to Case #Z15-0001]
5. Conduct a Public Hearing, and consider and act upon a request to rezone 0.8± acre, located on the
southeast corner of Main Street and Third Street from Commercial (C) to Downtown Retail
(DTR). (Z15-0001). [Companion to case #CA15-0001]
6. Conduct a Public Hearing, and consider and act upon a request to rezone 1.1± acres, located on
the north side of Third Street, 200± feet east of Coleman Street from Single Family-15 (SF-15) to
Downtown Single Family (DTSF). (Z15-0002).
7. Conduct a Public Hearing, and consider and act upon a request to amend 3.5± acres of Planned
Development-17 (PD-17), located on the northwest corner of First Street and Preston Road.
(Z15-0003).
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the
Prosper Planning & Zoning Commission
108 W. Broadway St., Prosper, Texas
Town of Prosper Municipal Chambers
Tuesday, March 3, 2015, 6:00 p.m.
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8. Consider and act upon a request for a Variance to the Subdivision Ordinance regarding
Thoroughfare Screening along Windsong Parkway and Gee Road, for Windsong Ranch, Phases
1A, 1B, 3A-1, and 3B. (V15-0001).
9. Discuss Residential Design and Development Standards.
10. Possibly direct Town Staff to schedule topic(s) for discussion at a future meeting.
11. 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 February 27, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. and remained so posted at least 72 hours
before said meeting was convened.
________________________________________ _________________________
Robyn Battle, Town Secretary Date Noticed Removed
Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the Town Council 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: Chair Mike McClung, Vice Chair Craig Moody, Brian Barnes, David Snyder,
John Hema and John Alzner.
Secretary Chris Keith arrived at 6:09 p.m.
Staff present: Hulon Webb, Executive Director of Development and Community Services; John Webb,
Director of Development Services; Alex Glushko, Senior Planner; Robert Winningham, Executive
Director of the Economic Development Corporation; and Pamela Clark, Planning Technician.
2. Recitation of Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
3a. Consider and act upon minutes from the February 3, 2015 Regular Planning & Zoning
Commission meeting.
3b. Consider and act upon a Preliminary Site Plan for a retail development (Windsong Ranch
Marketplace), on 46.6± acres, located on the northeast corner of US 380 and Gee Rd. The
property is zoned Planned Development-40 (PD-40). (D14-0043).
3c. Consider and act upon a Site Plan and a Final Plat for Windsong Ranch Marketplace,
Block A, Lots 4, 5, 7, 8 & 9, and a Conveyance Plat for Windsong Ranch Marketplace,
Block A, Lots 1, 2, 3, 6 & 10, for a grocery store (Kroger), a convenience store with fuel
pumps, and two (2) retail/restaurant buildings, on 23.1± acres, located on the northeast
corner of US 380 and Gee Road. The property is zoned Planned Development-40 (PD-40).
(D14-0094).
3d. Consider and act upon a Preliminary Plat for Windsong Ranch, Phase 2D, for 161 single
family residential lots, on 62.8± acres, located on the southwest corner of Fishtrap Road and
Teel Parkway. The property is zoned Planned Development-40 (PD-40). (D14-0092).
3e. Consider and act upon a Preliminary Site Plan for Windsong Ranch Townhomes, Phase 2C,
for 300 single family attached residential lots, on 65.5± acres, located on the west side of
Teel Parkway, 400± feet south of Fishtrap Road. The property is zoned Planned
Development-40 (PD-40). (D14-0093).
3f. Consider and act upon a Site Plan for La Cima Crossing, Block A, Lot 1, for a convenience
store with gas pumps (Valero), on 2.4± acres, located on the northwest corner of US 380 and
La Cima Boulevard. The property is zoned Planned Development-2 (PD-2). (D15-0004).
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the
Prosper Planning & Zoning Commission
108 W. Broadway St., Prosper, Texas
Town of Prosper Municipal Chambers
Tuesday, February 17, 2015, 6:00 p.m.
Prosper is a place where everyone matters.
Town of Prosper Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
February 17, 2015
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Vice Chair Moody requested to pull item 3f for discussion.
Motioned by Moody, seconded by Snyder, to approve items 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, and 3e subject to staff
recommendations. Motion approved 6-0.
After clarification, motioned by Moody, seconded by Snyder, to approve item 3f subject to staff
recommendations. Motion approved 6-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
4. Consider and act upon a Preliminary Site Plan for a medical/general office development
(Prosper Trails Office Center), and a solid living screening in lieu of a masonry wall, on
4.2± acres, located on the southwest corner of Prosper Trail and Coit Road. The property is
zoned Office (O). (D14-0089).
5. Consider and act upon a Site Plan and a Final Plat for Prosper Trails Office Center, Block
A, Lots 1, 2, 3 & 4, and a Conveyance Plat for Prosper Trails Office Center, Block A, Lots
5, 6 & 7, for a medical office development, on 4.2± acres, located on the southwest corner of
Prosper Trail and Coit Road. The property is zoned Office (O). (D14-0088).
Glushko: Requested to combine the two items for consideration of items 4 and 5. Explained the reason
for items 4 and 5 being on the Regular Agenda was because the applicant requested solid living screening
in lieu of a masonry wall. Explained the requests were previously approved but the applicant has
proposed to shift the building slightly closer to the adjacent residential properties, which requires
approval by the Planning & Zoning Commission. He noted the buildings still met the setback
requirements. Presented photographs of the property looking east and west. Recommended items 4 and 5
for approval subject to staff recommendations.
Commission Discussion
Motioned by Snyder, seconded by Hema, to approve items 4 and 5 subject to staff recommendations.
Motion approved 7-0.
6. Consider and act upon a Preliminary Plat for Falls of Prosper, for 148 single family
residential lots, on 90.1± acres, located on the northwest corner of Prosper Trail and Coit
Road. The property is zoned Planned Development-70 (PD-70). (D15-0007).
Glushko: Summarized the request. Presented an aerial photograph of the property and presented the
approved zoning exhibit for the property. Stated the reason for being on the Regular Agenda is to
recommend denial due to the not meeting the Town’s minimum development standards. Stated the 100
foot powerline easement proposed in the single family’s residential lots does not conform to the zoning,
Planned Development-70 (PD-70). Stated the Town has concerns with the 100-foot powerline easement
that is included in the single family residential lots as future land owners will be required to maintain and
pay taxes on unusable land. Stated the Town’s Engineering Department has concerns with the layout and
how lot-to-lot drainage can be avoided without significant grading in the easement. Stated Town
concerns by the 4.2± acre estate lot and the balance of the property being laid out near the maximum
allowable density which could create a unnecessary hardship for a non-residential lot or further
subdivision. Due to lack of conformance with zoning, recommended denial of the preliminary plat.
Town of Prosper Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
February 17, 2015
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Mardy Brown (Applicant): Explained that the zoning exhibit was to be used only as a conceptual layout
for the development. Provided information on the inclusion of the powerline easement into the single
family residential lots. Provided comparison of surrounding developments and how they included the
power line easement. Explained that the developer does not own the 4.2± acres estate lot and that the
owner is aware they would be required to apply for a Specific Use Permit for the development a daycare
center on that lot. Stated the homeowners association would be responsible for the installation of the
wrought iron fencing along the powerline easement and would be responsible for the maintenance of the
25’ residential lot outside the 50’ hike and bike trail easement/common area lot.
Mehrdad Moayedi (Applicant): Presented information from previous public hearing meeting minutes
from past Planning & Zoning Commission and Town Council meeting regarding the intended use of the
4.2± acres corner lot.
Commission Discussion. Expressed desire to have ornamental metal fences erected at the time of
development, prior to the construction of homes, to give buyers fair warning that a portion of the lot is
within an easement, outside the fence, and unusable. Commissioners concurred with concerns expressed
by staff but wanted the applicant to work with staff.
Motioned by Snyder, seconded by Keith, to table item 6 and allow the applicant more time to address
staff and Commission concerns. Motion passed 7-0.
7. Discuss activities of the Prosper Economic Development Corporation.
H. Webb: Appeared on behalf of the EDC and requested to reschedule their pr esentation to the March 3,
2015 meeting.
8. Discuss date of future tour.
J.Webb: Stated that all of the Commissioners were not available on the same day for a tour in March.
Commission suggested the tour be held on April 7, 2015.
9. Possibly direct Town Staff to schedule topic(s) for discussion at a future meeting.
10. Adjourn.
Motioned by Snyder, seconded by Moody to adjourn. Motion approved 7-0 at 7:47 p.m.
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Pamela Clark, Planning Technician Chris Keith, Secretary
To: Planning & Zoning Commission
From: Alex Glushko, AICP, Senior Planner
Through: John Webb, AICP, Director of Development Services
Re: Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting – March 3, 2015
Agenda Item:
Consider and act upon a Site Plan and Final Plat for Windsong Ranch, Phase 2C-1, for 158
single family attached residential lots, on 44.1± acres, located on the west side of Teel Parkway,
2,000± feet south of Fishtrap Road. The property is zoned Planned Development-40 (PD-40).
(D15-0009).
Description of Agenda Item:
The Site Plan shows 158 townhome units, and the Final Plat dedicates all easements necessary
for development. Access is provided from Teel Parkway. Adequate parking has been provided.
The Site Plan and Final Plat conform to the Planned Development-40 (PD-40) development
standards.
Budget Impact:
There are no significant budget implications associated with the approval of this Site Plan and
Final Plat.
Legal Obligations and Review:
The Site Plan and Final Plat meet minimum development requirements.
Attached Documents:
1. Site Plan
2. Final Plat
Town Staff Recommendation:
Town staff recommends approval of the Site Plan and Final Plat subject to:
1. Town staff approval of civil engineering, landscaping, and irrigation plans.
2. Town staff approval of all thoroughfare locations, right-of-way dedications, easements,
driveways, turn lanes, drive openings, median openings, street sections, sidewalks, and hike
and bike trails.
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PLANNING
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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 – March 3, 2015
Agenda Item:
Consider a Public Hearing, and consider and act upon a request to amend the Future Land Use
Plan, on the east side of Main Street, from Third Street to First Street, from Old Town – Office to
Old Town – Main Street Retail. (CA15-0001). [Companion to Case #Z15-0001]
Description of Agenda Item:
Town staff has received a request to rezone 0.8± acre, located on the southeast corner of Main
Street and Third Street from Commercial (C) to Downtown Retail (DTR), Zoning Case #Z15-
0001. To consider a rezoning request that does not conform to the Future Land Use Plan, an
amendment to the Future Land Use Plan must be considered. A letter from the applicant
detailing the basis for the request to amend the Future Land Use Plan and rezone the property
is attached.
The Old Town map inset of the Future Land Use Plan currently recommends Old Town – Office
for the property. According to the Old Town inset map, along First Street it is anticipated that
existing single family uses will gradually transition to boutique, cottage-style office and/or
specialty retail uses.
The proposed amendment would revise the Old Town map inset of the Future Land Use Plan
on the east side of Main Street, from Third Street to First Street, to a Main Street Retail
designation. According to the Old Town inset map, shops, restaurants, and small office uses
may be located within the Main Street Retail area, as this area is intended to be the heart and
main activity center of the Old Town area. As redevelopment occurs, building frontages should
be brought to the property line to be consistent with ultimate streetscape improvements.
Downtown Office (DTO) is the corresponding zoning district to the Old Town – Office
designation of the Future Land Use Plan. DTO generally requires greater setbacks,
cementitious fiber exterior finishing materials, and high pitched roof forms. Downtown Retail
(DTR) is the corresponding zoning district to the Old Town – Main Street Retail designation of
the Future Land Use Plan. DTR generally requires zero setbacks, brick construction, and
articulated flat roofs commonly seen in older downtown settings.
Consideration should be given to the desired character of Main Street in downtown Prosper.
Staff feels that modifying the designation of Main Street, as proposed, and extending the Main
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Street Retail designation to First Street provides an opportunity to create an extension of the
Broadway Street character and increase the parameters of the downtown core.
Legal Obligations and Review:
The Planning & Zoning Commission is required to hold a public hearing prior to acting on an
amendment to the Future Land Use Plan.
Attached Documents:
1. Existing Old Town inset map
2. Proposed Old Town inset map
3. Letter requesting Future Land Use Plan amendment.
Town Staff Recommendation:
Town staff recommends the Planning & Zoning Commission approve the request to amend the
Future Land Use Plan, on the east side of Main Street, from Third Street to First Street, from
Old Town – Office to Old Town – Main Street Retail.
Town Council Public Hearing:
Upon a recommendation by the Planning & Zoning Commission, in accordance with the Town’s
Development Schedule, a public hearing for this item would be scheduled for the Town Council
at their Regular meeting on March 24, 2015.
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To: Planning & Zoning Commission
From: John Webb, AICP, Director of Development Services
Re: Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting – March 3, 2015
Agenda Item:
Conduct a Public Hearing, and consider and act upon a request to rezone 0.8± acre, located on
the southeast corner of Main Street and Third Street from Commercial (C) to Downtown Retail
(DTR). (Z15-0001). [Companion to case #CA15-0001]
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 Undeveloped Old Town Core District
– Office
North Downtown Retail Multi-Family Old Town Core District
– Main Street Retail
East Downtown Office Office Old Town Core District
– Office
South Commercial Commercial Old Town Core District
– Office
West Single Family-15 Town Athletic Fields Old Town Core District
– Green Space
Requested Zoning – Z15-0001 is a request to request to rezone 0.8± acre, located on the
southeast corner of Main Street and Third Street from Commercial (C) to Downtown Retail
(DTR). (Z15-0001).
The purpose of the application is to allow the development of an office building that has a
retail/storefront appearance. The DTR District is intended to accommodate retail development
in the original downtown portion of the Town. The applicant believes the site is more suitable to
the storefront style of building “framing” Main Street rather than a building setback a minimum of
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25 feet from the front property. If developed under the Downtown Office District as
recommended by the Future Land Use Plan, the building would also be required to incorporate
a porch and have a pitched roof.
At the time of an application for “straight” zoning, the applicant is not required to submit an
exhibit depicting how the property will be specifically developed. However, the applicant has
submitted the attached exhibit as a conceptual image of the style of the structure.
Future Land Use Plan – The Future Land Use Plan recommends Old Town Core District –
Office for this portion of Main Street. Since the request is not in conformance with the Future
Land Use Plan, there is a companion request to amend the Plan. As noted in the staff report for
the Future Land Use Plan amendment, staff supports the amendment since the Downtown
Retail District standards are more appropriate for this section of Main Street.
Thoroughfare Plan – Main Street is a collector-type roadway but is not depicted not on the
Thoroughfare Plan. Third Street is not depicted not on the Thoroughfare Plan.
Water and Sanitary Sewer Services – Water and sanitary sewer service are available at the site.
Access – Access to the property is provided from Main Street and Third Street.
Schools – This property is located within the Prosper Independent School District (PISD).
Parks – It is not anticipated that this property will be needed for the development of a park.
Environmental Considerations – There is no 100-year floodplain on the property.
Legal Obligations and Review:
Notification was provided to neighboring property owners as required by State Law. To date,
staff has not received any public hearing notice reply forms.
Attached Documents:
1. Zoning Exhibit A
2. Zoning map of the surrounding area
Town Staff Recommendation:
Town staff recommends the Planning & Zoning Commission approve the request to rezone 0.8±
acre, located on the southeast corner of Main Street and Third Street from Commercial (C) to
Downtown Retail (DTR), subject to approval of the companion Future Land Use Amendment
(case #CA15-0001).
Town Council Public Hearing:
Upon a recommendation by the Planning & Zoning Commission, in accordance with the Town’s
Development Schedule, a public hearing for this item would be scheduled for the Town Council
at their Regular meeting on March 24, 2015.
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W THIRD ST
SCOLEMANSTDTSF
DTO
DTC
C
DTO
C
DTR
SF-15
Z15-0001
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To: Planning & Zoning Commission
From: John Webb, AICP, Director of Development Services
Re: Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting – March 3, 2015
Agenda Item:
Conduct a Public Hearing, and consider and act upon a request to rezone 1.1± acres, located
on the north side of Third Street, 200± feet east of Coleman Street from Single Family-15 (SF-
15) to Downtown Single Family (DTSF). (Z15-0002).
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 Single Family-15 Single Family Old Town Core District
– Single Family
North Downtown Office and
Single Family-15 Office and Single Family Old Town Core District
– Office
East Single Family-15 Single Family
Old Town Core District
– Single Family
South Single Family-15 Single Family
Old Town Core District
– Single Family
West Single Family-15 Single Family
Old Town Core District
– Single Family
Requested Zoning – Z15-0002 is a request to rezone 1.1± acres, located on the north side of
Third Street, 200± feet east of Coleman Street from Single Family-15 (SF-15) to Downtown
Single Family (DTSF).
The purpose of the application is to allow the development of five (5) homes on lots
approximately 9,474 square feet in size. The minimum lot size of the DTSF District is 6,000
square feet; the minimum lot size of the SF-15 District is 15,000 square feet. The DTSF District
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is intended to accommodate redevelopment in the residential areas of the original town. The
District recognizes the predominance of smaller, 50-foot wide lots.
The District also requires that the structures must incorporate covered porches into the front
façade, a multiplicity of roof forms, and high pitch roof lines. The recommended architectural
styles are Folk traditional, Craftsman, and Victorian. Staff has requested illustrations depicting
the character of the proposed buildings, but to date, staff has yet to receive such exhibits from
the applicant.
At the time of an application for “straight” zoning, the applicant is not required to submit an
exhibit depicting how the property will be specifically developed. But the attached zoning exhibit
depicts the establishment of five (5) lots in accordance with the Downtown Single Family
District. The developer has or will be removing the existing structures to build the five (5) new
homes.
Future Land Use Plan – The Future Land Use Plan recommends Old Town Core District –
Single Family. The Comprehensive Plan notes the predominate land use within Old Town will
be single family residential. The proposed rezoning request is in conformance with the Future
Land Use Plan.
Thoroughfare Plan – Third Street is a residential street and is not depicted not on the
Thoroughfare Plan.
Water and Sanitary Sewer Services – Water and sanitary sewer service are available at the site.
Access – Access to the property is provided from Third Street.
Schools – This property is located within the Prosper Independent School District (PISD).
Parks – It is not anticipated that this property will be needed for the development of a park.
There is a small public park within 0.25 mile of the site.
Environmental Considerations – There is no 100-year floodplain on the property.
Legal Obligations and Review:
Notification was provided to neighboring property owners as required by State Law. To date,
staff has not received any public hearing notice reply forms.
Attached Documents:
1. Zoning Exhibit A
2. Zoning map of the surrounding area
Town Staff Recommendation:
Town staff recommends the Planning & Zoning Commission approve the request to rezone 1.1±
acres, located on the north side of Third Street 200± feet east of Coleman Street from Single
Family-15 (SF-15) to Downtown Single Family (DTSF).
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Town Council Public Hearing:
Upon a recommendation by the Planning & Zoning Commission, in accordance with the Town’s
Development Schedule, a public hearing for this item would be scheduled for the Town Council
at their Regular meeting on March 24, 2015.
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W THIRD ST
E THIR D ST
E BROADWAY STN COLEMAN STSCOLEMANSTDTSF
DTO
DTO
DTO
C
DTSF
DTR
SF-15
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Z15-0002
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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 – March 3, 2014
Agenda Item:
Conduct a Public Hearing, and consider and act upon a request to amend 3.5± acres of
Planned Development-17 (PD-17), located on the northwest corner of First Street and Preston
Road. (Z15-0003).
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
Planned Development-17-
Retail Undeveloped Old Town - Retail
North
Planned Development-17-
Retail Undeveloped Old Town - Retail
East
Planned Development-7-
Commercial
Prosper Town Center /
Undeveloped Commercial
South Planned Development-67-
Retail/Commercial/Office Undeveloped Town Center
West
Planned Development-17
Office Bank (Prosper State Bank) Old Town - Office
Requested Zoning – Z15-0003 is a request to amend 3.5± acres of Planned Development-17
(PD-17), located on the northwest corner of First Street and Preston Road. This is a “limited
amendment” to PD-17. PD-17 is comprised of 17.5± acres; however, this request would only
amend 3.5± acres located at the northwest corner of First Street and Preston Road, as shown
on Exhibit A-1. The primary purpose of this request is to amend the development standards to
accommodate a specific banking/office building. The banking/office building would be a 3-story
building, totaling 25,000 square feet, with underground parking, and a drive-through.
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To achieve this, the applicant is proposing to amended the development standards of PD-17,
Exhibit B, as follows:
• Building height – The proposed amendment would allow for an increased building height from
30 feet (40 feet, including architectural features), to 60 feet (65 feet, including architectural
features), for the building shown on Exhibit D.
• Landscaping – The proposed amendment would allow for a reduction to the perimeter
landscape setback requirements along First Street from 25 feet to 20 feet, for an
approximately 150 foot segment, as shown on Exhibit D. The First Street right-of-way
adjacent to the proposed reduction to the landscape setback, was purchased and
constructed by TxDOT, which resulted in an oversized parkway.
• Conceptual Layout – The proposed amendment would include a conceptual layout as shown
on Exhibit D.
• Architectural Renderings – The proposed amendment would include architectural renderings
as shown on Exhibit E. The proposed architectural renderings meet and exceed the
standards set forth in the existing PD, by providing 100% stone on all four sides, exclusive of
windows and doors.
Future Land Use Plan – The Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) recommends Old Town – Retail for
the property.
Thoroughfare Plan – The property is adjacent to Preston Road, an existing six-lane major
thoroughfare, and First Street a proposed four-lane minor thoroughfare. The zoning exhibit
complies with the Thoroughfare Plan.
Water and Sanitary Sewer Services – Water and sanitary sewer service have been extended to
the property.
Access – Access to the property will be provided from Preston Road and First Street.
Schools – This property is served by the Prosper Independent School District (PISD). It is not
anticipated that a school site will be needed on this property.
Parks – It is not anticipated that this property will be needed for the development of a park.
Environmental Considerations – There is no 100-year floodplain located on the property.
Legal Obligations and Review:
Zoning is discretionary. Therefore, the Planning & Zoning Commission is not obligated to
approve the request. Notification was provided to neighboring property owners as required by
state law. Town staff has not received any public hearing notice reply forms.
Attached Documents:
1. Zoning map of the surrounding area
2. Proposed PD Exhibits A-1, B, D, and E
3. Existing PD-17
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Town Staff Recommendation:
Town staff recommends the Planning & Zoning Commission approve the request to amend 3.5±
acres of Planned Development-17 (PD-17), located on the northwest corner of First Street and
Preston Road.
Town Council Public Hearing:
Upon a recommendation by the Planning & Zoning Commission, in accordance with the Town’s
Development Schedule, a public hearing for this item would be scheduled for the Town Council
at their Regular meeting on March 24, 2015.
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SPRESTONRDE F I R ST S T
OPD-17
CPD-7
RPD-3
R/C/OPD-67
RPD-17
SF-15
Z15-0003
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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 – March 3, 2015
Agenda Item:
Consider and act upon a request for a Variance to the Subdivision Ordinance regarding
Thoroughfare Screening along Windsong Parkway and Gee Road, for Windsong Ranch,
Phases 1A, 1B, 3A-1, and 3B. (V15-0001).
Description of Agenda Item:
Windsong Ranch is a 2,100 acre master planned community located in west Prosper. At
ultimate build-out the development could include up to 3,500 single family lots and 250 acres of
mixed use/non-residential development, as well as an amenity program consisting of a variety of
park types, multiple amenity centers, hike and bike trails, a school sites, and Town facilities.
The applicant is seeking a variance regarding the Subdivision Ordinance requirements for
Thoroughfare Screening. A letter from the applicant detailing the basis for the request is
attached for reference. In 2011, the Thoroughfare Screening section of the Subdivision
Ordinance was amended in order to provide thoroughfare screening adjacent to all single family
attached and detached residential developments siding and backing rights-of-way sixty feet
(60’) or greater. Thoroughfare Screening is required to consist of ornamental metal fencing with
masonry columns, meandering sidewalks, berming, and landscaping, in a twenty five foot (25’)
landscape buffer/common area to be owned and maintained by a Homeowner’s Association
(HOA). The twenty five foot (25’) buffer is required to be exclusive of all required streets and
right-turn rights-of-way, drainage easements, and utility easements, unless otherwise approved
by the Town Council.
The applicant is requesting a Variance to allow for the encroachment of existing utility
easements into the required twenty five foot (25’) landscape buffer in Windsong Ranch, Phases
1A, 1B, 3A-1, and 3B, as shown on the attached exhibit. At the time the plats for the various
subdivisions were approved, there were no utility easement encroachments into the twenty five
foot (25’) landscape buffer; however during the construction phase, CoServ Electric required
utility easements in order to serve the development. Although there are utility easement
encroachments into the required twenty five foot (25’) landscape buffer, all required landscaping
has been provided in accordance with Town standards, and the landscaping is permitted by the
terms of the utility easements, which allows for “landscaping that does not unreasonably restrict
or prevent CoServ Electric from utilizing the easement property.” Details of the landscape buffer
encroachments and the landscaping provided is depicted on the attached Variance Exhibit.
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The Subdivision Ordinance contains four (4) criteria to be considered by the Commission and
Council in the case of a Variance request.
1. That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the land involved such that the strict
application of the provisions of this Ordinance would deprive the applicant of the reasonable use
of his land.
The timing of CoServ Electric finalizing design of infrastructure necessary to serve the
development is a special circumstance that affected the land involved. At this point, strict
application of this provision would require substantial redesign of existing approved plans and
existing subdivisions.
2. That the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right
of the applicant.
Granting of this variance is necessary for the preservation of a substantial property right of
the applicant.
3. That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or
injuries to other property in the area.
Granting of this Variance will not be detrimental to public health, safety or welfare.
4. That the granting of the variance will not have the effect of preventing the orderly subdivision of
other land in the areas in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance.
Granting of this Variance will not have the effect of preventing the orderly subdivision of
other land in the area.
Attached Documents:
1. Thoroughfare Screening Variance Request Letter
2. Thoroughfare Screening Variance Exhibit
Town Staff Recommendation:
Town staff recommends the Planning & Zoning Commission approve the request for a Variance
to the Subdivision Ordinance regarding Thoroughfare Screening along Windsong Parkway and
Gee Road, for Windsong Ranch, Phases 1A, 1B, 3A-1, and 3B.
Town Council Consideration and Action:
Upon a recommendation by the Planning & Zoning Commission, in accordance with the Town’s
Development Schedule, consideration and action for this item would be scheduled for the Town
Council at their Regular meeting on March 24, 2015.
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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 – March 3, 2015
The chart below summarizes the Town Council’s actions from their February 24, 2015 meeting on
items that received recommendations from the Planning & Zoning Commission:
Item
Planning & Zoning
Recommendation
Town Council Action
Conduct a Public Hearing, and
consider and act upon an
ordinance amending Specific Use
Permit-4 (SUP-4), to allow for
Office/Showroom uses, on 5.4±
acres, located on the east side of
Prosper Commons Boulevard,
300± feet south of Richland
Boulevard. (S15-0001).
Approved 5-0. Ordinance Adopted 6-0.
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