04.15.2014 P&Z Minutesy�
TOWN OF
PR
SPER
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1. Call to Order / Roll Call.
The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m.
Roll call taken by Melanie Videan, Planning Technician.
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the
Prosper Planning & Zoning Commission
108 W. Broadway St., Prosper, Texas
Town of Prosper Municipal Chambers
Tuesday, April 15, 2014, 6:00 p.m.
Commissioners present included: Chair Mark DeMattia, Vice Chair Mike McClung, Secretary Rick
Turner, Bruce Carlin, Craig Moody, Bill Senkel and Chris Keith.
Staff present included: Hulon Webb, Executive Director of Development & Community Services; Chris
Copple, Director of Development Services; Terry Welch, Town Attorney; and Melanie Videan, Planning
Technician.
2. Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
3a. Consider and act upon minutes from the following Planning & Zoning Commission
meeting:
April 1, 2014 Regular Meeting
3b. Consider and act upon a site plan and final plat for the Stanton Addition, Block A, Lot 1, on
0.2f acre, located on the northwest corner of First Street and Craig Road. The property is
zoned Downtown Office (DTO). (D14-0013).
3c. Consider and act upon a site plan for Temporary Public Works Offices at 601 E. Fifth
Street, on 4.4f acres, located on the north side Fifth Street, 200f feet west of McKinley
Street. The property is zoned Single Family-15 (SF-15). (D13-0053).
Motioned by Carlin, seconded by Turner to approve the consent agenda subject to staff s
recommendations and a revision to item 3a, page 4, paragraph 7 to reflect that McClung asked "the
applicant if he would be willing to reduce Type A lots by an amount of 100 and increase the other lot
types by a total amount of 100." Motion approved 7-0 at 6:02 p.m.
REGULAR AGENDA
4. Conduct a Public Hearing, and consider and act upon a request to rezone 878.9f acres,
located on the southeast and southwest corners of Prosper Trail and Dallas Parkway, from
Planned Development-3 (PD-3), Planned Development-14 (PD-14), Planned Development-23
(PD-23), Planned Development-34 (PD-34), Single Family-10 (SF-10), Single Family-12.5
(SF-12.5), Office (0), and Commercial Corridor (CC) to Planned Development -Single
Family/Office/Retail (PD-SF/O/R). (Z13-0018).
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Summary
Copple: Summarized discussions on the request at the April 1, 2014 Planning & Zoning Commission
meeting and the Commission's reason for tabling the request. Noted the Commission's concerns were
emailed to the applicant and revised exhibits were submitted to staff. Listed revisions the applicant made
to the request, which includes the table in Exhibit C, correcting the maximum building height for lot
Types C and D from 45 feet to 40 feet, and revisions to the language accompanying Exhibit F. Informed
the Planning Division had received two public hearing notice reply forms, neither in opposition to the
request. Recommended that once the Commission considers minimum single family lot sizes, maximum
number of Type A and B lots, conceptual elevations, and side yard setbacks, the Commission approve the
request subject to revising the zoning exhibits to conform with the Parks and Recreation Board's
recommendation.
Discussion
DeMattia: Invited discussion regarding the Commission's emailed concerns.
Keith: Suggested Type C and D lot counts increase to a maximum total of 400 and Type A lots be
located west of Legacy Drive (though noted intermixing lot types does have merit). Clarified his intention
for the overall single family lot count within the development would remain at 1,870.
Moody: Preferred to eliminate 5,500 square foot lots and increase the total large lots. Commented if Type
A lots were converted to Type B lots, the request would be more attractive to him.
McClung: Suggested the market will dictate lot size and more than likely, the development will not
produce 1,870 total single family lots, which is what the property is currently zoned for. Commented the
request is an improvement to the existing zoning. Preferred to accept the applicant's proposal that lot
sizes be integrated throughout the single family component. Voiced support for the architectural
renderings, as they adhere to the basic town standards and the Commission cannot design builders' house
plans.
Turner: Agreed with McClung. Preferred a balance regarding house and lot size, citing Prosper is a town
for everyone, not just those who can afford large lots. Stated if all lots are 10,000 square feet or greater, it
will reduce the total amount of houses within the development. Preferred larger side yard setbacks, but
noted such setbacks may affect various factors during the development and/or home building process.
Senkel: Stated while the Comprehensive Plan (herein called the Comp Plan) provides clear guidance, the
existing zoning needs to be taken into account. Preferred to compromise with the applicant on the
Commission's concerns. Agreed with McClung that integration of lot sizes will provide for a better
community.
Keith: Reiterated preference that minimum lot counts for Types C & D lots be at 800. Agreed integrated
lot sizes would make for a more balanced community.
Carlin: Explained the challenges should the Type A lot total be reduced and Type C and D lot totals be
increased. Voiced support for reducing Type A lots by an amount of 100, which forces larger lots, but the
square footages of those lots should be at the developer's choosing. Supported lot size integration, stating
the town is already segregated by lot size, and further segregation should be avoided.
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DeMattia: Reminded the Commission the lot count will not increase. Noted he would support either
compromise — increase the total minimum amount of Type C and D lots or reduce the number of Type A
lots. Asked Commission if they had previously discussed increasing the minimum dwelling area for
homes on Type A lots. Invited the Commission to discuss the concerns they gave staff to share with the
applicant.
The Commission discussed the following topics: architectural standards in Exhibit F, specifically how
the proposed language would ensure quality home facades; ensuring alleyways are prohibited; driveway
encroachments for swing -in garages and the purpose for encroachments, which are permitted per the
Zoning Ordinance; soft versus paved hike and bike trails, with staff noting all public hike and bike trails
are required to be paved.
Welch: Provided example language the Commission could request the applicant use for Exhibit F.
Motioned by Carlin to approve item 4 subject to: 1) the town attorney's suggested language to replace the
proposed language in Exhibit F, 2) a reduction in Type A lots by an amount of 150 to give a total lot
count of 1,720, 3) increasing the side yard setbacks for all lot types to eight feet, and 4) require paved
hike and bike trails throughout the development.
McClung preferred to reduce the total amount of Type A lots by 150 and allow the developer to choose
how to distribute the 150 lots, thereby keeping the count at 1,870 total lots for the development. Keith
suggested increasing the other lot types by 50 percent. He reiterated his preference to increase the total
amount of Type C & D lots. Once Moody concurred with McClung's suggestion (to reduce Type A lots)
and Turner commented that future market conditions will dictate the majority of lot size decisions, Keith
suggested a revision that 30% of the lots be guaranteed to be above 10,000 square feet.
The Commission further discussed reducing Type A lots, how to handle the remaining lots (that were
subtracted from the Type A lots), and distribution of lots if a minimum of another lot type is dictated.
Welch: Cited the Commission's conditions of approval to ensure their motion is correctly worded
according to their intentions.
Motioned by Carlin, seconded by McClung to approve a request to rezone 878.9± acres, located on the
southeast and southwest corners of Prosper Trail and Dallas Parkway, from Planned Development-3 (PD-
3), Planned Development-14 (PD-14), Planned Development-23 (PD-23), Planned Development-34 (PD-
34), Single Family-10 (SF-10), Single Family-12.5 (SF-12.5), Office (0), and Commercial Corridor (CC)
to Planned Development -Single Family/Office/Retail (PD-SF/O/R) subject to the following conditions: 1)
revise the zoning exhibits to comply with the Parks and Recreation Board's recommendation, 2) revise
and replace the existing language in Exhibit F to read as follows: All single family residential elevations
shall substantially conform to the depictions contained herein, 3) No alleyways shall be permitted in the
Development, and 4) reduce the maximum number of Type A lots to 559 with a total lot count not to
exceed 1870 lots. Motion passed 6-1 at 6:54 p.m. with Keith in opposition to the motion, citing a
preference that Type A lots be reduced by more than a count of 150, and he preferred a guarantee that
more lots than what is proposed will be 10,000 square feet or greater.
5. Conduct a Public Hearing, and consider and act upon a request to rezone 621.1f acres,
located on the northeast and northwest corners of U.S. 380 and Preston Road, from Planned
Development-2 (PD-2), Planned Development-3 (PD-3), Planned Development-13 (PD-13),
Agricultural (A), and Single Family-15 (SF-15) to Planned Development -Single Family-
10/Townhome/Multifamily/Office/Retail/Commercial (PD-SF-10/TH/MF/0/R/C). (Z09-
0013).
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Summary
Copple: Briefed on discussions from the April 1, 2014 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting. Noted
the attachments to the staff report and the revision's to staff s recommendations from the previous staff
report. Summarized changes the applicant made to the request. Informed the Planning Division received
sixteen public hearing notice reply forms with twelve being in opposition to the request.
Discussion
DeMattia: Summarized the request to rezone for those in attendance. Noted the Town's discussions with
the applicant over the months and the progress made, which includes but is not limited to: 1) relocating
the multifamily district as far west as possible, 2) lowering the maximum building heights east of Preston
Road to two stories, 3) compiling multiple planned developments into one planned development (herein
called the PD), allowing the Town better control over the request, and 4) improvements to the request
over the existing zoning. Informed the audience the Commission sent their individual concerns to staff,
who in turn, shared those comments with the applicant one week prior to this meeting. Commented there
are concerns the applicant has yet to address, and invited the Commission to discuss the following points:
1) overall planned development language, 2) the multifamily component, 3) the townhome component, 4)
big box retail, 5) non-residential components, 6) buffers against existing residential developments, and 7)
landscaping.
Commissioner DeMattia requested the Commission adjourn into executive session at 7:06 p.m.
The Commission reconvened from executive session at 7:57 p.m.
DeMattia invited the Commission to discuss seven concerns, beginning with architectural renderings.
Turner preferred the language Welch used for Exhibit F in item 4 on the agenda.
DeMattia asked Copple to examine Section 6.1.2 in Exhibit C, inquiring if multifamily could be relocated
to sub -district 1. Copple noted the language matches the Town's Zoning Ordinance, clarified the last
paragraph in the section, and confirmed multifamily could be relocated to sub -district 1. Moody asked
Copple what authorization the Commission has if the multifamily units are relocated. Copple cited the
process, which includes a public hearing and approval by the Commission should the change not meet the
criteria described in Section 6.1.2.
DeMattia opened discussions regarding permitted uses, specifically open storage uses. Carlin questioned
why Gunsmith is not a permitted use, yet Indoor Gun Range is, noting the two uses are typically found
together. Copple explained that Gunsmith is considered a primary use and described the difference
between accessory uses and primary uses. Keith inquired about Open Storage, and Copple informed the
requirements for such a use would have to conform to the Town's Zoning Ordinance.
DeMattia invited the Commission to discuss the multifamily component. Turner called for a reduction in
total units, and Keith questioned if a minimum on townhome units should be set and whether all
multifamily units should be capped at 600 units.
Furthering the discussion on multifamily, DeMattia addressed the style of multifamily to be developed.
Keith commented he did not want garden -style multifamily but preferred urban -style. DeMattia noted a
vertical structure is consistent with the Future Land Use Plan. Copple cited that both vertical and
horizontal multifamily construction in the Town Center District is consistent with the Comp Plan but that
during the process of updating the Comp Plan, the citizens voiced a preference for vertical multifamily as
opposed to horizontal multifamily. Explained the defining characteristics of wrap -style multifamily
developments. Keith commented he liked the wrap -style; however, once the applicant inquired about their
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- preferences on multifamily, DeMattia asked Welch to not include the wrap -style for multifamily from
their list of conditions.
The Commission discussed at what square footage retail development should be complete before any
multifamily units are built and what sub -districts that square Footage should come from. Carlin asked the
applicant, Scott Shipp, how he plans to phase construction. Shipp responded he would prefer to develop
east to west and that construction within any development typically doesn't jump around the site. The
Commission continued voicing their preferences and concerns on the topic and concluded that for all 600
multifamily units to be constructed, 70% of 500,000 square feet of retail must be issued a Certificate of
Occupancy while only 70% of 250,000 square feet of retail with a Certificate of Occupancy will trigger
300 multifamily units.
The Commission discussed the minimum percentage of stone product and what materials to prohibit on
all non -single family residential buildings, which includes multifamily, townhome, retail, and big box
retail. With regards to townhomes, the Commission discussed requiring a minimum of one garage per unit
and considered increasing the minimum dwelling area per unit.
Next, the Commission conferred on big box retail, specifically manufactured concrete block walls;
textured, painted tilt -walls; the minimum percentage of natural or manufactured stone required and which
elevations should be required to have natural or manufactured stone; and prohibiting outdoor storage and
automobile uses.
Buffer areas between retail and existing residential areas and landscaping issues were briefly discussed;
however, it was concluded that the proposed language in the PD and the Town's Zoning Ordinance
adequately care for these topics.
Welch and the Commission discussed and clarified the conditions of approval to ensure the
Commission's motion is correctly worded according to their intentions.
Motioned by Moody, seconded by Keith to approve a request to rezone 621.1f acres, located on the
northeast and northwest corners of U.S. 380 and Preston Road, from Planned Development-2 (PD-2),
Planned Development-3 (PD-3), Planned Development-13 (PD-13), Agricultural (A), and Single Family-
15 (SF-15) to Planned Development -Single Family- 10/Townhome/Multifamily/Office/Retail/Commercial
(PD-SF-10/TH/MF/O/R/C) subject to the following conditions: 1) all residential and nonresidential
elevations shall substantially conform to the depictions contained in the proposed Planned Development
Ordinance except to the extent amended or modified by this motion; 2) townhomes and apartments shall
not exceed 600 units total; 3) Timing Requirements for Multifamily and Townhome Construction. Upon
the issuance by the Town of a certificate of occupancy for at least 70% of 250,000 square feet of retail
development in either Subdistrict 2 or 3, the developer may construct up to 300 multifamily or townhome
units. Upon the issuance by the Town of a certificate of occupancy for at least 70% of 500,000 square
feet of retail development in either Subdistrict 2 or 3, the developer may construct up to 600 multifamily
or townhome units; 4) For nonresidential buildings in any subdistrict, no single material shall exceed
more than eighty percent (80%) of an elevation area. A minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) of the
front fagade and all fagades facing any public right-of-way shall be natural or manufactured stone; 5) For
nonresidential and multifamily buildings in any subdistrict, all building fagades shall be architecturally
finished with one hundred percent (100%) masonry with an allowance for up to ten percent (10%)
secondary materials. Masonry finishes include clay -fired brick, natural and manufactured stone, cast
stone, granite, marble, architectural concrete block and stucco and shall exclude exposed textured or
painted exposed concrete tiltwall; 6) Townhomes. The minimum dwelling area shall be 1,800 square
feet and a minimum of two stories. Each townhome unit shall include a garage; 7) Townhomes
and multifamily units shall be constructed of a minimum of twenty percent (20%) natural or
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manufactured stone; 8) Big Box development. Any Big Box structure shall consist of at least seventy-
five percent (75%) natural or manufactured stone on all four (4) sides of such building and shall exclude
exposed textured or painted concrete tiltwall. 10) Eliminate any automobile repair uses and any outside
storage for any Big Box structure. Motion approved 6-1 with McClung in opposition to the motion, citing
his preference to not be too restrictive on prohibiting automotive repair uses within a big box retail use.
6. Possibly direct Town Staff to schedule topic(s) for discussion at a future meeting.
There was no discussion on this item.
7. Adjourn
Motioned by Carlin, seconded by Turner to adjourn. Motion approved 7-0.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:36 p.m.
Alex Glushko, Senior Planner
0icurner,4 Secretary
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