09.01.2009 P&Z MinutesLSPER
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1. Call to Order / Roll Call.
The meeting was called to order at 6:04 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, September 1, 2009, 6:00 p.m.
Commissioners present included: Chair Mark DeMattia, Vice -Chair George Dupont, Secretary Ronni
Gallup, Sam Johnson, Reno Jones, Jason Dixon, and Troy Brock.
Staff present included: Chris Copple, Senior Planner; and Melanie Videan, Planning Technician.
2. Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Dixon pulled items 3b and 3c from consent agenda.
Motioned by Dupont, seconded by Brock to approve balance of consent agenda subject to staff
recommendations. Motion approved 7-0.
3a. Consider and act upon minutes from the following Planning & Zoning Commission meetings:
• August 18, 2009 Regular Meeting
3b. Consider and act upon a conveyance plat of Hunter Gateway Centre, Block A, Lots 1 and 2, on
19.2t acres, located on the northeast corner of La Cima Boulevard and U.S. 380. The property
is zoned Planned Development-2 (PD-2). (D09-9).
3c. Consider and act upon a site plan and final plat of Hunter Gateway Centre, Block A, Lot 2, on
2.0± acres, located on the east side of La Cima Boulevard, 800f feet north of U.S. 380. The
property is zoned Planned Development-2 (PD-2). (D09-10).
Discussion
Dixon: Asked staff questions about the Planned Development-2 amendment regarding screening.
Copple: Answered questions regarding screening and fencing.
Motioned by Dixon, seconded by Jones to approve items 3b and 3c subject to staff recommendations.
Motion approved 7-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
4. A public hearing to consider and act upon a request to rezone 33.0± acres, located on the
. northeast corner of Dallas Parkway and First Street, from Agricultural (A) to Retail (R). (Z09-
6).
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Summary
• Copple: Briefed Commission on annexation, the Future Land Use Plan, surrounding zoning, and uses
allowed by proposed zoning. Recommended approval.
Motioned by Dupont, seconded by Dixon to open the public hearing. Motion passed 7-0.
Motioned by Brock, seconded by Gallup to close the public hearing. Motion passed 7-0.
Discussion
Jones, Johnson, Gallup, Dixon, Dupont: Voiced support for staff s recommendation.
Brock: Asked staff questions regarding utilities.
DeMattia: Preferred property be zoned a Planned Development, but was not in opposition to the property
being rezoned for retail use.
Copple: Answered questions regarding current and future utility locations, and the annexation agreement for
the property.
Paul Browning (applicant): Informed Commission of the properties current annexation status, and the
reasoning behind their request.
Motioned by Brock, seconded by Gallup to approve item. Motion approved 7-0.
5. A public hearing to consider and act upon a request to rezone 1.7f acres, located on the
• southeast corner of Fifth Street and McKinley Street, from Downtown Retail (DTR) to
Downtown Commercial (DTC). (Z09-10).
Summary
Copple: Briefed Commission on the rezoning history and architectural standards for the downtown Future
Land Use Plan and surrounding zoning. Recommended denial because the request does not conform with the
Future Land Use Plan.
Motioned by Dixon, seconded by Johnson to open the public hearing. Motion passed 7-0.
Public Hearing Discussion
DeMattia: Asked applicant questions regarding intended use and their request to rezone the northern portion
of the property only.
Dupont: Asked applicant questions regarding lease of structure and possible future sale of the property.
Kevin Weir (representative): Offered reasoning for zoning request, noting the property owner is ready to
construct.
Motioned by Dupont, seconded by Gallup to close the public hearing. Motion passed 7-0.
Discussion
Brock: Voiced support for staff recommendation.
Dixon: Requested more dialogue on the item.
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Dupont: Commented on future alignment of McKinley Street and Future Land Use Plan. Voiced support for
• staff recommendation.
DeMattia: Preferred to see a new structure built to the downtown architectural standards, and would
consider supporting applicant's request if they would agree to limit allowable uses. Suggested tabling item
until the September 15, 2009 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.
Johnson: Agreed with DeMattia. Noted concerns regarding possibility of a future request to rezone the
southern portion of the property to match the northern portion.
Gallup and Jones: Agreed with DeMattia on all points.
Copple: Cited definitions of certain uses from the Zoning Ordinance.
Don Brown (property owner): Answered Commission questions regarding intended use and informed of
intended architectural consistencies. Voiced acceptance for tabling request.
Motioned by Dupont, seconded by Gallup to table item until the September 15, 2009 Planning & Zoning
Commission meeting. Motion approved 7-0.
6. A public hearing to consider and act upon a request to rezone 5.9t acres, located on the west
side of Coleman Street, 500t feet north of Prosper Trail, from Agricultural (A) to Commercial
(C). (Z09-11).
Summary
• Copple: Briefed Commission on the recent annexation of the subject property. Explained reasoning for
staff s deviation from the Future Land Use Plan. Recommended approval.
Discussion
Brock: Asked questions regarding build out of nearby subdivisions.
Dixon: Asked staff questions regarding surrounding property owners.
Motioned by Dupont, seconded by Dixon to open the public hearing. Motion passed 7-0.
Public Hearing Discussion
Kevin Weir (representative): Reiterated staff s points, noting properties to the south of the subject properties
could support future retail use.
Motioned by Dupont, seconded by Jones to close the public hearing. Motion passed 7-0.
Discussion
All Commissioners: Voiced support for staff recommendation.
Motioned by Brock, seconded by Gallup to approve item. Motion approved 7-0.
7. Consider and act upon a letter from the Planning & Zoning Commission, recommending that
the Town Council direct Town staff to research and create a Multifamily Green Building
• Program and a Townhome Green Building Program.
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Discussion
Brief discussion amongst Commission members and staff on the August 18, 2009 Planning & Zoning
Commission meeting discussion regarding topic. Also discussed revisions to the draft letter addressed to
Town Council.
Motioned by Dixon, seconded by Gallup to approve letter to Town Council subject to revisions. Motion
approved 7-0.
8. Possibly direct Town Staff to schedule topic(s) for discussion at a future meeting.
No discussion on this item.
9. Adjourn
Commission members thanked Commissioner Gallup for her service and dedication to the Town of Prosper,
as this was her final meeting serving as Planning & Zoning Commissioner.
Motioned by Gallup, seconded by Dupont to adjourn. Motion approved 7-0.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
Melanie Y. Videan, PIanning Technician
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Mark fDeZatvtia-,'Chair
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