07.08.2009 P&Z Minutes0
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1. Call to Order / Roll Call.
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 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
Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 6:00 p.m.
Commissioners present included: Chair Mark DeMattia, Vice -Chair George Dupont, Secretary Ronni
Gallup, Sam Johnson, Troy Brock, Reno Jones, and Jason Dixon.
Staff present included: Hulon Webb, Director of Development Services/Town Engineer; Chris Copple,
Senior Planner; Wade Harden, Senior Parks and Recreation Planner; and Melanie Videan, Planning
Technician.
2. Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Consider and act upon the appointment of a Chair, Vice -Chair, and Secretary of the Planning
& Zoning Commission.
Motion by Dupont, seconded by Gallup to nominate and appoint DeMattia for Chair.
Motion approved 7-0.
Motion by Brock, seconded by Dixon to nominate and appoint Dupont for Vice -Chair.
Motion approved 7-0.
Motion by Jones, seconded by Dupont to nominate and appoint Gallup for Secretary.
Motion approved 7-0.
CONSENT AGENDA
4a. Consider and act upon minutes from the following Planning & Zoning Commission meetings:
• June 2, 2009 Regular Meeting
4b. Consider and act upon a site plan and final plat of Prosper Plaza, Block A, Lot 8, on 1.3f acres,
located on the north side of U.S. 380, 400t feet west of Custer Road. The property is zoned
Commercial (C). (1309-11).
Motion by Dupont, seconded by Gallup to approve consent agenda subject to staff recommendations.
Motion approved 7-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
5. A public hearing to consider and act upon an amendment to Chapter 4, Sections 2, 5, and 9 of
• the Zoning Ordinance, regarding standards for the screening of air conditioning units and pool
equipment, roof pitches for residential buildings, residential landscaping, mail boxes, and the
exterior construction materials of residential buildings. (Z09-5).
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Discussion
• Copple: Gave background information on this item. Informed notification was given in accordance with
state law.
Motion by Johnson, seconded by Dupont to open the public hearing. Motion passed 7-0.
Motion by Dupont, seconded by Jones to close the public hearing. Motion passed 7-0.
Motion by Dupont, seconded by Gallup to approve item. Motion approved 7-0.
6. A public hearing to consider and act upon an amendment to Chapter 13 of the Subdivision
Ordinance regarding park dedication requirements and park improvement fees. (SA09-1).
Staff Summary
Harden: Gave background information on discussions between Parks and Recreation Board and the Prosper
Developers Council (herein called the PDC) regarding amendment. Detailed proposed amendment.
Discussion
DeMattia.• Concerned that numerous amendments to Town ordinances at approximately the same time will
affect developers.
Dupont: Concerned with maintenance issues for the amount of planned park land. Asked staff to clarify the
effects of the amendment.
Johnson: Asked questions regarding surveys, fees, and comparable cities.
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Harden: Answered questions regarding study conducted, fees, and where Prosper falls in relation to
comparable cities in the DFW metroplex.
Copple: Informed Commission on how the City of Frisco utilizes funds to acquire park land in comparison
to the procedure the Town uses.
Motion by Dupont, seconded by Dixon to open the public hearing. Motion passed 7-0.
Public Hearing Discussion
Dale Clark (Whitley Place Developer, PDC representative): Sought clarification on language for credit
given to developers for private and public parks. Voiced concerns regarding such, citing possible effects on
developers.
DeMattia: Noted his understanding of the amendment.
Harden: Explained the intent of the amendment and the details of the proposed process.
Motion by Brock, seconded by Gallup to close the public hearing. Motion passed 7-0.
Discussion
Gallup: Asked Mr. Clark for clarification regarding his concerns on credits. Noted to Commission the
attraction buyers have to amenity centers.
• Dixon: Asked Mr. Clark for clarification on park types.
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Johnson and Jones: Agreed that guidelines for credits should be generated.
. DeMattia: Conveyed hesitance to deviate from staff and Parks and Recreation Board recommendations.
Mr. Clark: Reiterated PDC concerns, focusing on the issues of credits and PDC preference that this item be
approved by the Commission at this meeting. Assured suggestions addressing PDC concerns can be
generated by the time this item goes before Council. Explained the difference between park types.
Harden: Offered additional background information.
Motioned by Gallup, seconded by Dixon to approve item subject to language clarification to the proposed
amendment in Section 13.4.4 of the Subdivision Ordinance and the establishment of credit guidelines to be
generated and agreed upon by Town staff and the PDC before the item is heard by Town Council. Motion
approved 6-1. Commissioner DeMattia supported the agenda item, but voted in opposition to the motion
stating a preference to not alter the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Board.
7. Discuss topics being evaluated by the Visioning Committee, possibly including, but not limited
to, gateway enhancement, median landscaping, thoroughfare screening, and/or park signage.
Dixon: Summarized topics discussed at the meeting regarding materials, aesthetics, themes, etc. Explained
goals outlined by the Committee.
Dupont: Commented on some of the concerns of the Committee.
Dale Clark: Stated the Tollway (once constructed) will bridge over U.S. 380, and as the roadway lowers
gradually to grade, walls will be part of the design. Suggested working with TXDOT to create decorative
• panels on the walls of the Tollway, noting it would provide identity, enhancement, and would be low
maintenance. Cited examples of such in the DFW metroplex.
8. Possibly direct Town Staff to schedule topic(s) for discussion at a future meeting.
Copple: Informed Commission the Green Building Ordinance will be on the July 14, 2009 Town Council
Agenda.
Adjourn
Motioned by Jones, seconded by Gallup to adjourn. Motion approved 7-0.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
Melam t Vi an, Tanning Technician
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