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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
Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 6:00 p.m.
Commissioners present included: Chair Mark DeMattia, Vice Chair Mike McClung, Secretary Chris
Keith, Bruce Carlin, Rick Turner, Bill Senkel, and Craig Moody.
Staff present included: Chris Copple, Planning Director; Wayne Snell, Building Official; Rebecca
Brewer, Town Attorney; and Melanie Videan, Planning Technician.
2. Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 3b pulled by McClung.
3a. Consider and act upon minutes from the following Planning & Zoning Commission
meetings:
• December 4, 2012 Regular Meeting
Motioned by Turner, seconded by Keith to approve item 3a. Motion approved 7-0 at 6:01 p.m.
3b. Consider and act upon a preliminary plat of Meadowbrook, being 642 single family
residential lots on 230.0± acres, located on the east side of Coit Road, 800t feet south of
First Street. The property is zoned Planned Development-25 (PD-25). (1311-0006).
Discussion
McClung: Asked for clarification regarding 1) the relationship of the property on the southeast corner of
Coit Road and First Street to the subject property, and 2) the shaded areas on the plat. Commented the
shaded areas could be turned into lots.
Jim Williams (LandPlan): Explained the planned development dictates acreages for pocket parks and
open spaces, seen as shaded areas on the plat.
DeMattia: Commented on the conditions of approval, questioning if the item should be tabled due to the
pending Parks and Recreation Board recommendation to Town Council.
Copple: Answering McClung, clarified the differences between the two separate properties. Addressing
DeMattia, noted the Parks and Recreation Board will make a recommendation to the Town Council at
their December 20, 2012 meeting regarding park dedication and that staff brought the preliminary plat
before the Planning & Zoning Commission, as the plat conforms to the subdivision ordinance and shows
the locations of park dedication.
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Carlin: Asked which builders will be in the subdivision, noting his preference for larger lots.
Jim Williams: Informed of a preference to construct Darling and Highland Homes, but noted there may
be other builders as well. Reported the development style mirrors those found in Frisco's Starwood, and
the lots have been proportioned to reflect the different life-styles seen in today's market.
Moody: Asked questions regarding the limit on lot types and whether the street going into the subdivision
from the south is on the thoroughfare plan.
Copple: Addressing Moody, informed of the lots summary table on the plat and that staff will monitor all
plats to ensure they conform to the planned development. Noted the road into the southern portion of the
subdivision will be a collector. Addressing the Commission, reported the Subdivision Ordinance requires
identification of possible school sites; therefore, in the event one is needed, such is shown on the plat.
Otherwise, lots will be constructed in lieu of a school site.
Motioned by Carlin, seconded by McClung to approve item 3b subject to staffs recommendations.
Motion approved 7-0 at 6:08 p.m.
The Commission discussed item 5 prior to item 4.
4. A public hearing to consider and act upon an amendment to Chapter 2, Section 25 (Specific
Use Permits); Chapter 3, Section 1 (Use of Land and Buildings) and Section 2 (Definitions);
and Chapter 4, Section 4 (Parking Requirements), of the Town's Zoning Ordinance relating
to, among other things, certain definitions, uses and regulations pertaining to alcoholic
beverages. (Z12-0009).
Summary
Copple: Summarize amendment to Zoning Ordinance. Briefed on the history of alcohol sales ordinances
and that the current update is in accordance with state law.
Motioned by McClung, seconded by Keith to open the public hearing. Motion passed 7-0 at 6:21 p.m.
Public Hearine Discussion
Brewer: Briefed on the purpose for the Zoning Ordinance amendment, the protections it provides, and the
powers it entrusts upon the Town, which is the maximum allowed by the Texas Alcohol Beverage
Commission.
DeMattia: Moved to recess into executive session, citing the following: "I move that we recess into
Closed Session in compliance with Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, to meet with the Town
Attorney regarding a matter in which the duty of the Town Attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules
of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas conflicts with the Open Meetings Act regarding issues
related to the proposed ordinance relating to, among other things, certain definitions, uses and regulations
pertaining to alcoholic beverages." Motion seconded by Turner. Motion approved 7-0 at 6:24 p.m.
Moody excused himself from the meeting at 6:25 p.m.
Senkel excused himself from the meeting at 6:48 p.m.
Motioned by Carlin, seconded by McClung to reconvene from executive session. Motion passed 5-0 at
7:10 p.m.
Motioned by Turner, seconded by Keith to close the public hearing. Motion passed 5-0 at 7:11 p.m.
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Motioned by Turner, seconded by Keith to approve an amendment to Chapter 2, Section 25 (Specific Use
Permits); Chapter 3, Section 1 (Use of Land and Buildings) and Section 2 (Definitions); and Chapter 4,
Section 4 (Parking Requirements), of the Town's Zoning Ordinance relating to, among other things,
certain definitions, uses and regulations pertaining to alcoholic beverages subject to revising the text on
page 6, paragraph G from "... thirty-five percent..." to "... seventy-five percent... ". Motion approved 5-0
at 7:11 p.m.
5. A public hearing to consider and act upon a request to rezone 5.1t acres, located on the
southeast corner of Fishtrap Road and Good Hope Road, from Agricultural (A) to Single
Family-10 (SF-10). (Z12-0010).
Summary
Copple: Summarized the request to rezone and surrounding zoning. Noted the property was not included
in the original Mahard Ranch (Forest City) planned development, but now that the property has been
acquired, the applicant would like to rezone it consistent with the planned development. Reported the
Future Land Use Plan recommends medium density residential for the property and that the request
conforms to such. Informed notification was given in accordance to state law; however, the applicant was
the only property owner to notify, and he is in attendance.
Discussion
McClung: Asked if the request is to rezone the property from Agricultural to Single Family-10 or to
incorporate it into Planned Development-40.
Copple: Confirmed the request to rezone is to Single Family-10.
Motioned by Turner, seconded by McClung to open the public hearing. Motion passed 7-0 at 6:14 p.m.
Public Hearing Discussion
David Blom (applicant): Informed the purpose for acquiring and rezoning the property is to fill in the
hole that once existed in Planned Development-40 and that the request is consistent with the surrounding
zoning.
DeMattia: Asked applicant questions regarding the development's timeline and infrastructure.
David Blom: Regarding the development's timeline, informed: 1) the final plat for 150 lots in Windsong
Ranch, Phase IA was submitted to the Town, 2) the preference is to break ground in February 2013 with
model homes operational in early 2014, and 3) discussions have occurred regarding the commencement
of construction for other phases shortly after Phase IA is complete. Regarding infrastructure, noted: 1)
sewer and water lines are currently under construction, which is a joint effort between the Town, the
EDC, Prosper Partners, and Terra Verde, 2) April 2013 is the targeted commencement date for on -site
utility work ; 2) the water line will run along U.S. 380 then through the Proper Partners property; and 3)
the sewer line will terminate at future Legacy Road and run westward to Gee Road.
Motioned by Turner, seconded by Moody to close the public hearing. Motion passed 7-0 at 6:18 p.m.
Motioned by Turner, seconded by Keith to approve a request to rezone 5.1t acres, located on the
southeast corner of Fishtrap Road and Good Hope Road, from Agricultural (A) to Single Family-10 (SF-
10). Motion approved 7-0 at 6:19 p.m.
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6. Possibly direct Town Staff to schedule topic(s) for discussion at a future meeting.
Chris Copple presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mark DeMattia for his service on the
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee.
7. Adjourn
Motioned by McClung, seconded by Turner to adjourn. Motion approved 5-0.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Melanie ,Planning Technician Chris Keith, Secretary
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