04.21.2009 P&Z MinutesTOWN OF
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1. Call to Order / Roll Call.
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 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, April 21, 2009, 6:00 p.m.
Commissioners present included: Chair Mark DeMattia, Secretary Ronni Gallup, Sam Johnson, Reno Jones,
and Troy Brock.
Commissioners absent included: *Vice -Chair George Dupont and *Jason Dixon.
*Informed of their absence prior to meeting.
Staff present included: Hulon Webb, Director of Development Services/Town Engineer; Chris Copple,
Senior Planner; 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 meetings:
• April 7, 2009 Regular Meeting
3b. Consider and act upon a site plan of Glenbrooke Estates Phase 1 Amenity Center, on 0.6t acre,
located on the southeast corner of Canterbury Drive and Glenbrooke Drive. The property is
zoned Agricultural (A). (D09-7).
Motioned by Brock, seconded by Gallup to approve consent agenda. Motion approved 5-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
4. A public hearing to consider and act upon a request to amend Planned Development-31 (PD-
31), Section 2.10 (Roof), located on 102.8t acres on the northwest corner of Prosper Trail and
Preston Road. (Z09-3).
Copple: Summarized request to amend Planned Development-3 1, citing Section 2.10 as it currently exists
and as it is proposed. Informed notification was given in accordance with state law, and the Planning
Department received one public hearing notice reply form that was not in opposition.
Motioned by Brock, seconded by Johnson to open the public hearing. Motion passed 5-0.
Discussion
DeMattia: Asked for examples of existing roof pitches and proposed roof pitches. Concerned with proposed
language and requested revisions.
• Brock: Supported proposed amendment as proposed.
Gallup: Supported amendment as proposed, noting her experience of what consumers want.
Johnson: Agreed the language needed revisions.
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Jones: Asked applicants for language clarification in the proposed amendment.
DeMattia and Copple: Suggested a revision to the proposed amendment.
Cleburn Smith (Saddle Creek Investments): Explained the need to amend Planned Development-31, citing
challenges the builder is currently facing and the additional expenses homeowners would incur should they
chose to build additions to their home in the future.
Michael Jobe (Drees Custom Homes): Showed Commission pitch examples with the existing standards and
what they would be with the proposed amendment. Informed of building challenges with the roof standards
as they currently exist. Clarified definitions in the proposed amendment.
Bruce Carlin (area resident): Cited his understanding of the proposed amendment and voice support for the
amendment as proposed.
Motioned by Johnson, seconded by Jones to close the public hearing. Motion passed 5-0.
Motioned by Gallup, seconded by Jones to approve item subject to the following revision: All main roof
pitches shall be a minimum of 8:12. Architectural features and roofs over rear porches and patios shall be a
minimum of 6:12 pitch. Roof materials must have a 30 year life rating. Motion approved 5-0.
5. Receive an update from Commissioner DeMattia regarding the status of the Gates of
Prosper/Blue Star development.
Discussion
DeMattia: Gave a synopsis of the meeting regarding future development, noting the site plan (number 31)
has four subdistricts which include multi -family, medical, and two retail areas. Informed the developer
indicated a preliminary site plan would be submitted to the Town, but as of this date, one has not been
submitted.
• Webb: Gave basics of developer's agreement, noting the schedule for public hearings for the Preston Road
expansion.
6. Discuss the Town's residential development standards, possibly including, but not limited to,
sections of the Zoning Ordinance or the Subdivision Ordinance.
Discussion
Copple: Recited history of this topic.
Gallup: Noted her preference to handle issues on a case by case basis with planned developments.
Jones: Requested a minor review of screening issues, noting his preference for natural screening.
Brock: Requested a review of screening, roof pitch, sprinklers (noting a preference to have a minimum
acreage for sprinkler systems), landscaping, roof materials, and gutters. Agreed that addressing such issues
on a case by case basis would be acceptable.
Johnson: Suggested the Commission not dictate standards to befit their [Commission members] personal
tastes in regards to style and fashion, as these things change over time.
DeMattia: In addition to the items mentioned by Commissioner Brock, would like to review mail boxes.
Requested this topic be placed on the May 6, 2009 Planning & Zoning Agenda to allow Commissioners
Dupont and Dixon an opportunity to comment.
• 7. Possibly direct Town Staff to schedule topic(s) for discussion at a future meeting.
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Brock: Requested a discussion item be placed on the May 6, 2009 Planning & Zoning Agenda to discuss
information or direction needed by the Visioning Committee.
8. Adjourn
Motioned by Brock, seconded by Gallup to adjourn. Motion approved 5-0.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:37 p.m.
elanie h. V'dean, brining Technician
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