05.08.2013 P&Z Minutesr
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1. Call to Order / Roll Call.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 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
Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 6:00 p.m.
Commissioners present included: Chair Mark DeMattia, Vice Chair McClung, Bill Senkel, Craig Moody,
Bruce Carlin, and Rick Turner.
*Commissioner Keith informed of his absence prior to the meeting.
Staff present included: Harlan Jefferson, Town Manager; Chris Copple, Director of Development
Services; and Melanie Videan, Planning Technician.
2. Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
REGULAR AGENDA
3a. Consider and act upon minutes from the following Planning & Zoning Commission
meetings:
April 16, 2013 Regular Meeting
3b. Consider and act upon a preliminary site plan for Whispering Farms Commercial Center,
Block A, Lot 5R-C, on 4.3f acres, located on the east side of Coit Road, 500f feet south of
Prosper Trail. The property is zoned Planned Development-5 (PD-5). (D13-0011).
3c. Consider and act upon a site plan for Whispering Farms Commercial Center, Block A, Lot
5R-C, on 4.3t acres, located on the east side of Coit Road, 500f feet south of Prosper Trail.
The property is zoned Planned Development-5 (PD-5). (D13-0012).
3d. Consider and act upon a final plat of Tanner's Mill, Phase 1B, being 116 single family lots
on 48.7f acres, located 900f feet west of Preston Road and 2,000± feet north of Prosper
Trail. The property is zoned Planned Development-22 (PD-22). (D13-0017).
3e. Consider and act upon a final plat of Whitley Place, Phase 10A, being 21 single family
residential lots on 10.9f acres, located 2,500f feet west of Custer Road and 1,000± feet north
of First Street. The property is zoned Planned Development-49 (PD-49). (D13-0018).
3f. Consider and act upon a site plan for Prosper Plaza, Block A, Lot 1 (Taco Bueno), on 0.9t
acre, located on the northwest corner of Custer Road and U.S. 380. The property is zoned
Commercial (C). (D13-0019).
Motioned by Carlin, second by McClung to approve the consent agenda subject to staff s
recommendations. Motion approved 6-0 at 6:01 p.m.
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REGULAR AGENDA
4. A public hearing to consider and act upon a final plat of Whispering Farms Commercial
Center, Block A, Lot 5R-C, being a replat of Whispering Farms Commercial Center, Block
A, Lot 5R-C, on 4.3t acres, located on the east side of Coit Road, 500± feet south of Prosper
Trail. The property is zoned Planned Development-5 (PD-5). (D1.3-0012).
Summary
Copple: Briefed on the purpose of the replat and the need for a public hearing. Informed notification was
published in the newspaper according to state law.
Discussion with Staff
McClung: Asked question regarding the right turn lane.
Copple: Explained the purpose of the replat, which is to dedicate a new street easement and other
necessary easements necessary to develop the property. Assured the right turn lane will be constructed
when Coit Road is constructed.
DeMattia: Asked for confirmation that there were no oppositions to the replat.
Copple: Informed there were no notifications mailed to property owners, as such is not required by state
law.
Motioned by Carlin, seconded by Senkel to open the public hearing. Motion passed 6-0 at 6:04 p.m.
Public Hearine Discussion
Carl Winters (resident): Asked for the purpose of the new street easement.
Don Vandiver (applicant): Explained the easement abandonment is a dimensional change from the
previous easement boundary.
Copple: Explained the definition of an easement and what widening the street easement accomplishes.
Motioned by Moody, seconded by Turner to close the public hearing. Motion passed 6-0 at 6:08 p.m.
Motioned by Turner, seconded by Senkel to approve item 4 subject to staffs recommendations. Motion
approved 6-0 at 6:09 p.m.
5. Presentation by Town Manager to review Town's Strategic Goals.
Summary
Jefferson: Offered background information on his education, work history, and professional successes.
Regarding Town needs, addressed the following strategic goals: 1) economic viability; 2)
accommodations to staff's resources, which includes reorganization and added positions; 3) additional
infrastructure; and 4) increasing other service needs, such as recreation, without increasing taxes.
Explained the factors of high growth dynamic, capital projects, and capital debt. Briefed on the creation
of the strategic plan, which is includes long term objectives, urgent needs, and important goals, with
urgent needs and important goals commencing over a twelve month period.
A question and answer session between Mr. Jefferson and the Commission included the following topics:
1) the Town's overall status, 2) town facilities, 3) building codes, 4) ISO ratings, 5) recreational needs, 6)
creating a destination development, 7) Green Ribbon funding, 8) long-term goals and debt, and 9)
ensuring a developer -friendly reputation.
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6. Possibly direct Town Staff to schedule topic(s) for discussion at a future meeting.
Discussion
DeMattia: Requested to view the Capital Improvements Plan.
Copple: Noted Hulon Webb, Executive Director of Development and Community Services, is currently
finalizing the Plan. Offered to request his attendance at the June 4, 2013 Planning & Zoning Commission
meeting.
7. Adjourn
Motioned by Carlin, seconded by McClung to adjourn.
Motion approved 6-0.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
Melanie V`idean, Planning Technician
Chris Keith, Secretary
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