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1. Call to Order / Roll Call.
The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m.
Roll call taken by Melanie Videan, Planning Technician.
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the
Prosper Planning & Zoning Commission
108 W. Broadway Street, Prosper, Texas
Town of Prosper Municipal Chambers
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 6:00 p.m.
Commissioners present included: Chair Mark DeMattia, Vice Chair Mike McClung, Secretary Chris
Keith, Rick Turner, Bill Senkel, and Bruce Carlin.
*Jim Cox informed of his absence prior to the meeting. Bruce Carlin arrived at 6:11 p.m.
Staff present included: Chris Copple, Planning Director; Wayne Snell, Building Official; and Melanie
Videan, Planning Technician.
2. Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
Keith pulled item 3d.
3a. Consider and act upon minutes from the following Planning & Zoning Commission
meeting:
• January 17, 2012 Regular Meeting
• January 31, 2012 Town Council and Planning & Zoning Commission Work
Session
3b. Consider and act upon a site plan for Whispering Farms Commercial Center, Block A, Lot
2R-C, on 0.7f acre, located on the south side of Prosper Trail, 500t feet east of Coit Road.
The property is zoned Planned Development-5 (PD-5). (D12-0002).
3c. Consider and act upon a site plan and final plat for Bryant's Addition, Block 9, Lot 10-R,
on 0.5f acre, located on the northeast corner of Coleman Street and Broadway Street (101
E. Broadway Street). The property is zoned Downtown Office (DTO). (D12-0003).
3d. Consider and act upon a conveyance plat for Boueri Addition, Block A, Lots 1 and 2, on
3.4f acres, located on the west side of Preston Road, 1,600f feet south of Prosper Trail (787
N. Preston Road). The property is zoned Commercial (C). (D12-0004).
Discussion
Keith: Asked staff if the Commission is approving an automobile repair use on the property.
DeMattia: Asked what the existing zoning is and if an automobile repair use is allowed in the district.
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McClung: Asked staff for confirmation that the Commission has no grounds to deny the plat, and
commented that should a request to rezone the property be submitted, the Commission may not have
justification to deny the request, as the property is already zoned for the intended use for Lot 1.
Copple: Answering Keith, informed the Commission is approving a plat that subdivides the property, but
that the applicant has voiced his intentions to apply for a request to rezone the property to a planned
development. Answering DeMattia, noted the zoning for the property is Commercial, which does allow
an automobile repair use on the property, and offered reasons the applicant may submit the request for a
planned development. Answered McClung in the affirmative regarding the plat.
Motioned by Keith, seconded by McClung to approve item 3d subject to staff recommendations. Motion
approved 5-0 at 6:07 p.m.
3e. Consider and act upon a site plan and final plat for Preston Road Water Tower, Block A,
Lot 1, on 1.0f acre, located on the southeast corner of Craig Street and First Street. The
property is zoned Planned Development-3 (PD-3). (1312-0005).
Motioned by McClung, seconded by Turner to approve the balance of the consent agenda. Motion
approved 5-0 at 6:04 p.m.
REGULAR AGENDA
4. A public hearing to consider and act upon an amendment to Chapter 4, Section 4.2(F) of the
Town's Zoning Ordinance regarding the minimum size of enclosed parking spaces in
residential zoning districts. (Z12-0002).
Summary
Copple: Summarized the amendment to Chapter 4, Section 4.2(F) of the Zoning Ordinance and the
events that led staff to request the amendment. Informed that an attempt to obtain regulations regarding
residential parking spaces from comparator cities was made, but that only Frisco had such a regulation,
which is nine feet wide by twenty feet long (herein noted as 9'x20') per parking space. Recommended
approval.
Discussion
McClung: Asked questions regarding the events that led staff to request the amendment. Commented that
if a homebuyer would like to request a larger garage, they are free to do so, noting his preference to not
require a minimum larger than 9'x20'.
Senkel: Questioned the ability of a truck to fit in a 9'x20' space, noting the need to address both the
length and width of a parking space.
DeMattia: Asked staff what garage size the majority of home builders construct.
Turner: Noted that depth is an issue, and that a parking space of twenty feet long may force residents to
park in their driveways. Asked Snell what mechanisms drive what the minimum should be.
Carlin: Reminded the Commission that while there is nothing that can be done to correct those garages
that do not meet the current minimum standard, there now exists the opportunity to allow future residents
a garage that will allow maneuverability, noting that an eighteen foot wide garage is too small for the
types of vehicles most families drive.
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Copple: Informed Commission the Planning Division notified a public hearing for the February 14, 2012
Town Council Meeting. Also noted, the amendment can be discussed with the PDC Thursday, February
9, 2012, and their concerns can be relayed to Council prior to the public hearing.
Motioned by McClung, seconded by Carlin to approve item 4 subject to revising the parking space
dimension to 10'x20'. Motion failed 3-3 at 6:36 p.m., with Turner, Keith, and Senkel being in opposition
to the motion.
Turner: Preferred to not dictate what a home must have and compared the Commission's consideration to
regulating the size of an interior bedroom. Also, preferred not to assume each household owns a large
vehicle. Reiterated that buyers have ability to increase their garage space if they wish. Reminded the
Commission that their task is to set a minimum standard.
DeMattia: Commented that hindering building production does encourage him to agree with a 9'x20'
space.
Keith: Preferred to have more information on how a larger space would affect home costs, as the designs
for townhomes and two-family homes are different than single family detached homes.
Motioned by Turner, seconded by Senkel to approve an amendment to Chapter 4, Section 4.2(F) of the
Town's Zoning Ordinance subject to staff recommendations which includes language for all required
parking spaces to be a minimum of 9'x20'. Motion approved 4-2 at 6:41 p.m., with Keith and Carlin
being in opposition to the motion.
Keith: Stated opposition to a 9'x20' parking space minimum.
Carlin: Stated opposition to a 9'x20' parking space minimum, believing such a minimum is not
indicative of the Town's vision.
5. Receive an update on the draft Comprehensive Plan and Town Hall meeting.
Copple: Noted the Town Hall meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 13, 2012. Briefed on the
agenda and where information regarding the Comprehensive Plan can be located on the Town's website.
Encouraged Commission to email or call him with questions.
DeMattia: Asked questions regarding the procedures of the Town Hall meeting.
Copple: Informed on the procedures for the Town Hall meeting.
Possibly direct Town Staff to schedule topic(s) for discussion at a future meeting.
DeMattia: Asked staff if multifamily construction standards could be addressed at this time.
Copple: Suggested the Commission allow for the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan first, so priorities
can be assessed. Informed that revising certain sections of the Subdivision Ordinance is also included in
the Planning Division's goals for 2012.
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7. Adjourn
Motioned by Keith, seconded by Turner to adjourn. Motion approved 6-0.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
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Melanie Vida , Planing Technician Chris Keith, Secretary
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