12.01.2015 P&Z MinutesPISPER
OWN OF
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Call to Order / Roll Call.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the
Prosper Planning & Zoning Commission
108 W. Broadway St., Prosper, Texas
Town of Prosper Municipal Chambers
Tuesday, December 1, 2015, 6:00 p.m.
Commissioners present: Chair John Alzner, Vice Chair John Hema, Secretary David Snyder,
Brandon Daniel, Tripp Davenport, Craig Andres, and Chad Robertson
Vice Chair Hema arrived at 6:03 p.m.
Staff present: John Webb, Director of Development Services; Alex Glushko, Senior Planner;
and Jonathan Hubbard, Planner
2. Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
3a. Consider and act upon minutes from the November 17, 2015, Regular Planning &
Zoning Commission meeting.
3b. Consider and act upon a Final Plat for Prosper Trail Elevated Storage Tank, Block
A, Lot 1, on 1.6± acres, located on the north side of Prosper Trail, 2,500± feet east
of Preston Road. The property is zoned Planned Development -70 (PD -70). (D15-
0078).
3c. Consider and act upon a Site Plan for Prosper Trail Elevated Storage Tank, on 1.6+-
acres,
.6±acres, located on the north side of Prosper Trail, 2,500 feet east of Preston Road.
The property is zoned Planned Development -70 (PD -70). (D15-0079).
3d. 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 Road. The property is zoned Planned Development -40 (PD -40). (D15-
0083).
3e. Consider and act upon a Site Plan for Windsong Ranch Marketplace for a grocery
store (Kroger), a convenience store with fuel pumps, and a retail/restaurant
building, on 19.1± acres, located on the northeast corner of US 380 and Gee Road.
The property is zoned Planned Development -40 (PD -40). (D15-0084).
3f. Consider and act upon a Site Plan for a professional office (Lynn A. Gross, CPA),
on 0.5± acre, located on the northeast corner of Coleman Street and Broadway
Street (101 E. Broadway Street). The property is zoned Downtown Office (DTO).
(1315-0088).
Chairman Alzner noted that a revised Preliminary Site Plan for Item 3d and a revised Site Plan
for Item 3e had been provided to the Commission prior to the meeting for consideration and
action, in lieu of the versions included in the packet. Chairman Alzner noted that the only
difference to the revised plans was the removal a canopy cover and two parking spaces.
Secretary Snyder requested Items 3b and 3c be pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
Motioned by Snyder, seconded by Davenport, to approve Items 3a, 3d, 3e, and 3f on the
Consent Agenda, including the revised plans for Items 3d and 3e, subject to staff
recommendations. Motion approved 6-0 (Hema not present).
Items 3b and 3c Commission inquired about storm resistance, proximity to proposed homes and
transmission lines, maintenance and upkeep, security and safety, and determination of
placement for the proposed elevated storage tank.
Matt Richardson (Senior Engineer): Addressed questions regarding the proposed elevated
storage tank.
Motioned by Snyder, seconded by Robertson, to approve Items 3b and 3c, subject to staff
recommendations. Motion approved 7-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
4. Conduct a Public Hearing, and consider and act upon a request for a Specific Use
Permit (SUP) for a Private Street Development (Montclair), on 30.2± acres, located
on the east side of Preston Road, 1,800± feet north of Prosper Trail. The property
is zoned Single Family -15 (SF -15). (S15-0007).
(Item 4 was considered after Item 5 on the Regular Agenda).
Hubbard: Summarized the SUP request, stated that no Public Hearing Notice Reply Forms had
been received, and recommended approval of the request.
Commission: Inquired about maintenance of the streets once the responsibility is the
Homeowner's Associations (HOA); if the HOA dues cover the cost of road maintenance; and
floodplain located on the subject property.
Public Hearing opened by Chairman Alzner.
Mardy Brown (Applicant): Described surrounding developments, basis for SUP request, pond
maintenance, and access to the subject property.
There being no other speakers, the Public Hearing was closed by Chairman Alzner.
Commission: Expressed concerns regarding ensuring the streets remain in good condition; that
approval of the SUP is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan; and voiced general support
for the SUP request.
Motion by Snyder, seconded by Daniel, to approve Item 4, subject to staff recommendations.
Motion approved 6-0. Commissioner Davenport abstained from vote due a possibly perceived
conflict of interest due to an indirect relationship with the development.
5. Conduct a Public Hearing, and consider and act upon a request to rezone 1.0±
acre, located on the northeast corner of Coleman Street and First Street from
Single Family -15 (SF -15) to Downtown Office (DTO). (Z15-0012).
Hubbard: Summarized the rezoning request, stated that the request is in conformance with the
Comprehensive Plan; no Public Hearing Notice Reply Forms had been received, and
recommended approval of the request.
Snyder. Inquired if the DTO is the corresponding District to the Old Town Core -Office
designation.
Public Hearing opened by Chairman Alzner.
Commission: Inquired about the building size, building style, number of units, tenant makeup,
construction timeline, attempted tree mitigation, site restraints, and conformance with the
Comprehensive Plan.
Trevor Wood (Applicant): Addressed questions regarding the proposed development.
There being no other speakers, the Public Hearing was closed by Chairman Alzner.
Commission: Expressed general support for the rezoning request.
Motion by Snyder, seconded by Andres, to approve Item 5, subject to staff recommendations.
Motion approved 7-0.
6. Review actions taken by the Town Council and possibly direct Town Staff to
schedule topic(s) for discussion at a future meeting.
Webb: Informed Commission that the Town Council would be adopting an ordinance amending
the land use chart of the Zoning Ordinance at their upcoming meeting. Stated there is also an
upcoming workshop to discuss the proposed Town Hall facility.
Snyder. Reinforced concerns about traffic on US 380 during the construction phase and
potential cut -through traffic through the Gates of Prosper development. Encouraged staff to
continue to be aware of this matter and reminded everyone to be careful.
7. Adjourn.
Motion by Robertson, seconded by Daniel, to adjourn at 7:02 p.m. Motion approved 7-0.
Alex Glushko, Senior Planner