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OWN OF 1SPER
Prosper is a place where everyone matters.
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, October 5, 2010, 6:00 p.m.
Commissioners present included: Secretary Sam Johnson, Mike McClung, Herb Trenham, Christopher
Blair, Chris Keith, and Rick Turner.
*Chair DeMattia informed staff of his absence.
Staff present included: Chris Copple, Planning & Zoning Manager; and Melanie Videan, Planning
Technician.
2. Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Consider and act upon the appointment of the Planning & Zoning Commission Vice -Chair and
Secretary, if necessary.
Chris Copple described the process of appointments.
Motioned by Blair, seconded by Trenham to appoint McClung Vice -Chair of the Planning & Zoning
Commission. Motion approved 6-0.
CONSENT AGENDA
Johnson pulled item 4c.
Motioned by Blair, seconded by Turner to approve balance of the consent agenda. Motion approved 6-0.
4a. Consider and act upon minutes from the following Planning & Zoning Commission meeting:
• September 7, 2010 Regular Meeting
4b. Consider and act upon a request for a preliminary site plan for Christian Chapel Assembly of
God, on 4.6t acres, located on the southwest corner of Frontier Parkway and Coit Road. The
property is zoned Single Family-15 (SF-15). (D10-0021).
4c. Consider and act upon a request for a site plan for Christian Chapel Temporary Buildings, on
4.6t acres, located on the southwest corner of Frontier Parkway and Coit Road. The property
is zoned Single Family-15 (SF-15). (D10-0022).
Discussion
Johnson: Asked staff questions regarding the request for a three year extension as opposed to a one year
extension.
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Copple: Summarized discussion with Town attorney, explaining applicant's ineligibility for a one year
extension and their eligibility for a three year extension.
Motioned by Johnson, seconded by Blair to approve item 4c subject to staff recommendations. Motion
approved 6-0.
4d. Consider and act upon a conveyance plat of Tolleson Addition, Block A, Lots 1 and 2, on 12.7f
acres, located on the north side of First Street, 4,300t feet west of Custer Road. The property
is located in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). (D10-0023).
REGULAR AGENDA
5. A public hearing to consider and act upon a final plat of The Estates and Mansions of Prosper,
Block A, Lots 111 and 2R, being a replat of The Estates and Mansions of Prosper, Block A, Lots
1 and 2, on 42.5f acres, located on the west side of Coit Road, 700t feet north of Richland
Boulevard. The property is zoned Planned Development-2 (PD-2). (D10-0020).
Summarv:
Copple: Summarized request to rezone and development's platting history. Recommended approval.
Motioned by Trenham, seconded by Johnson to open the public hearing. Motion passed 6-0.
Motioned by Blair, seconded by Trenham to close the public hearing. Motion passed 6-0.
Motioned by Turner, seconded by Blair to approve item 5 subject to staff recommendations. Motion
approved 6-0.
6. A public hearing to consider and act upon a request to rezone 6.1f acres, located 1,100f feet
north of U.S. 380 and 1,800t feet east of Preston Road, to amend Planned Development-2 (PD-
2), Exhibit C, Section 2.06 (Thoroughfare Screening). (Z10-0016).
Summary
Copple: Summarized request to amend the existing planned development and of the surrounding zoning.
Apprised of alignment and width of future Lovers Lane. Briefed on requirements for thoroughfare screening
per the Subdivision Ordinance. Informed notification was given in accordance with State law, and no public
hearing notice reply forms were received by the Planning Division. Recommended consideration and action
on the request.
Motioned by Keith, seconded by Turner to open the public hearing. Motion passed 6-0.
Public Hearing Discussion
Phil Jobe (Willow Ridge developer): Clarified purpose to amend the existing planned development.
Trenham: Asked Mr. Jobe about maintenance responsibilities of the proposed fence.
Johnson: Asked Mr. Jobe questions regarding the footage of the proposed fence and the intention of such
with regards to the lots abutting it. Concerned with aesthetics of a wooden fence versus a wrought iron fence
over time, giving the wrought iron fences for Cedar Ridge, Chapel Hill, and Steeplechase as examples of
thoroughfare screening along a high volume road.
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Phil Jobe (Willow Ridge developej): Answered Commission questions with the following: 1) the
Homeowner's Association would be responsible for maintaining the fence, 2) the fence is approximately
1,300 linear feet, and 3) the thoroughfare screening fence would also serve as the back fence for the lots
abutting it.
Motioned by Blair, seconded by Trenham to close the public hearing. Motion passed 6-0
Discussion
Keith: No concerns regarding amendment as landscaping issues will be governed by ordinance.
Blair: Understood concerns of potential inconsistent fences constructed by homeowners along future Lovers
Land. Voiced support for request.
McClung: Agreed with the need for continuity. Voiced support for request.
Turner: Asked Mr. Jobe about fencing along the rest of future Lovers Lane.
Phil Jobe: Informed the request is only for the portion of future Lovers Lane which impacts the lots of
Willow Ridge abutting said thoroughfare.
Copple: Noted screening will be provided along the remainder portion of future Lovers Lane once the that
property is developed.
Motioned by Keith, seconded by Blair to approve item 6. Motioned passed 4-2 with Johnson and Trenham
being in opposition to the request.
7. A public hearing to consider and act upon a request to rezone 18.Ot acres, located 1,OOOf feet
north of Prosper Trail and 100f feet west of Preston Road, to amend Planned Development-31
(PD-31), Exhibit C, Section 1.03(E) (Front Yard). (Z10-0017).
Summary
Copple: Summarized request to amend the existing planned development. Informed notification was given
in accordance with State law, and no public hearing notice reply forms were received by the Planning
Division. Recommended consideration and action on the request.
Motioned by Trenham, seconded by Turner to open the public hearing. Motion passed 6-0.
Public Hearini4 Discussion
Mark Brown (representative): Offered to answer questions.
McClung: Asked if the Architectural Committee is in favor of this request.
Blair: Asked Mr. Brown what amount of product will have the requested change.
Mark Brown: Noted less than half of product will reflect change, as a larger, single story home has become
more in demand.
Motioned by Turner, seconded by Blair to close the public hearing. Motion passed 6-0.
Discussion
Blair: Commented on the flexibility and variety the amendment may add to the subdivision.
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Johnson: Voiced support, as the request is within the Zoning Ordinance and is reasonable
Turner: Asked staff questions regarding staggering of homes.
Keith: Asked staff questions regarding future phases of the subdivision.
McClung: Voiced support for the request.
Copple: Informed of the following: 1) plat was recorded with staggered setbacks, 2) the Zoning Ordinance
does not regulate repetition of the same house elevation, but the developer has placed that requirement on the
development, through the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions, and 3) this amendment only pertains to
the lots as shown in Exhibit A.
Motioned by Keith, seconded by Turner to approve item 7. Motion approved 6-0.
8. A public hearing to consider and act upon a request to rezone 133.1f acres, located on the
north side of First Street, 2,300t feet west of Custer Road, from Planned Development-9 (PD-
9) to Planned Development -Single Family (PD-SF). (Z10-0018).
Summary
Copple: Summarized request and surrounding zoning, briefing on the concept plan and differences between
the request and the existing planned development. Referenced recommendations provided by the Future
Land Use Plan. Informed notification was given in accordance with State law, and the Planning Division
received twenty-one public hearing notice reply forms, none being in opposition. Recommended approval.
Discussion
McClung: Asked staff questions regarding use of the park areas.
Copple: Informed the park areas are bound by separate agreements with the Town, noting amount of park
dedication with the first phase and with the future elementary school.
Motioned by Turner, seconded by Trenham to open the public hearing. Motion passed 6-0.
Public Hearing Discussion
Dale Clark (applicant): Offered background information with a presentation depicting the differences
between the existing planned development and the request to rezone with regards to open space, street
layout, ingress and egress, and overall density and lot size. Noted meetings with subdivision residents was
positive; therefore, the request was submitted to the Town.
Blair: Asked questions regarding lot count?
McClung: Asked questions regarding the hike and bike trail, and if it would be acceptable to revise Exhibit
C, Section 2.03 to read, "board on board with metal posts".
Dale Clark: Answered Commission questions regarding overall allowable lot count, the amount of lots
requested, and the hike and bike trail along Wilson Creek. Agreed to the revision in Exhibit C, Section 2.03.
Dennis DeMattei (resident): Supported request due to better road circulation and use of land.
Winston Stallings (resident): Noted the developers work with the homeowners. Voiced support for the
request.
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Garon Bruce (Highland Homes): Voiced support for the request.
Motioned by Turner, seconded by Keith to close the public hearing. Motion passed 6-0.
Discussion
Turner: Appreciated the increased amount of green space throughout the development. Voiced support.
Johnson: Voiced support.
Blair: Asked Commissioner McClung for clarification of requested revision to Exhibit C, Section 2.03,
asking if Exhibit C, Section 1.13 should reflect the same revision.
McClung: Affirmed that Exhibit C, Section 1.13 should reflect the same revision as Exhibit C, Section 2.03.
Voiced support.
Trenhant: Noted the understandable changes and benefits of such. Voiced support.
Motioned by Blair, seconded by Turner to approve item 8 subject to revisions to Exhibit C, Sections 1.13 and
2.03 to add the language "board on board with metal posts". Motion approved 6-0.
9. Possibly direct Town Staff to schedule topic(s) for discussion at a future meeting.
Discussion
Blair: Asked staff if Council has chosen a date for a joint session. Informed Commission of the bond
committee survey and offered to relay the Committee's goals and objectives.
McClung: Offered to include the Committee's survey in the Lakes of La Cima HOA newsletter.
Copple: Informed dates for a joint session have not been given; however, Council is considering dates.
Noted the Multi -Family Green Building Program will be located on the October 12, 2010 Council agenda for
consideration.
10. Adjourn
Motioned by Turner, seconded by Trenham to adjoun. Motion approved 6-0.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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Melanie Y. Videan, Pla)mmng Technician Secretary
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