10.16.2001 P&Z MinutesRegular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Town Hall —109 South Hall Street
Tuesday, October 160i, 2001, 7:00 PM
Those Present:
Larry Tracey, Steve Coffman, Michael Wadsworth, Ane Casady,
Michael Parkinson, AIA
Call to Order:
Larry Tracey called the meeting to order.
.Discussion of Establishment of Committee and Procedures:
Commission members voted Larry Tracey as Chair of the Commission and Mike Parkinson was
voted Vice -Chair of the Commission. Ms. Janet Phillips, representative of the City Council,
reviewed issues the Planning Commission is directed to consider by the City Council.
Residential Development
Those planning issues are: 10,000 square foot lots, minimum, in residential developments. The
Planning Commission is to consider including hike and bike trails within the developments.
Greenspace as required by the Planning and Zoning Ordinance is to be strictly adhered to.
Greenspace is to be maintained by the Home Owners Associations within the developments.
Percentage of residential lot coverage is to be a minimum of 40%-45% house of the lot.
Residential developers are to pay the cost of up -front costs of development. The City will not
pay up -front costs. The City Council will review concepts only, then the plan is to be reviewed
with the City Engineer, Fire Inspection, and the Planning and Zoning Commission. The
Commission is to encourage the development of schools in residential areas where the number of
homes is likely to indicate that at least 450 children will be present.
Commercial Development
The Major Thoroughfare Ordinance is to be enforced as indicated in the Planning and Zoning
Ordinance. The Sign Ordinance is to be enforced without revision. All road construction is to be
by City of Prosper Specifications.
Discussion of development on Countv Road (CR) 4 with John Christie
Steve Goodman began the discussion of the potential development with an introduction of
Goodman Land Advisors and the development background of Mr. Goodman, Mr. Goodman
presented the proposed development on 267 acres on County Road 4, bounded by the railroad
tracks on the east and County Road 4 on the south. Mr. Goodman indicated that 596 lots are
proposed in a planned community. Mr. Goodman described the concept, security, open space,
and development such that alleys will not be included. The housing was described as priced
between $200,000.00 - $180,000.00 for homes on 3500 square foot to 2000 square foot lots, as
well as homes priced from $ 190,000.00 - $150,000.00 on lots ranging from 3000 square foot
lots to 1600 square foot lots. Mr. Goodman indicated that builders will be based on price/size of
the lots. Mr. Goodman indicated the development would occur in three phases. The Commission
members discussed the availability of utilities, concerns for lots located close to the railroad
tracks, CR 4 being a rock road, and one entrance into the development. Members noted that
sewer lines are not available to the site. The single entrance was a concern for access for fire
control equipment. Size of lots and density was a concern to the Commission. Mr. Goodman will
consider the concerns and return with modifications.
Discussion on Commercial Development on State Highway 289 with Dan Christie
Dan Christie presented a proposed site plan for the referenced development. Mr. Christie
described the development as including a Church building and various commercial buildings.
Mr. Christie described the exteriors of the various buildings as including masonry wainscot and
hardiboard. Mr. Christie requested guidance on various aspects of the design from the
Commission regarding site lighting and entrances from State Highway 289. Mr. Christie
presented a letter indicating that Pacework Circle, the boundary the south side of the property
was given over to the City and is no longer a private drive.
Commission members indicated to Mr. Christie that he is to carefully review the Planning
requirements and comply with all aspects of the Ordinance before submitting a plan to the
Commission for review and comment. Mr. Christie indicated he would return with a revised plan
for consideration.
Discussion on commercial development on South West Corner of East First Street and
South Craig Street with Mr. Bill Gurlev
Mr. Gurley presented a proposed plan at the indicated intersection. Mr. Gurley generally
described the buildings as multi storied structures being several hundred years old of post and
beam construction with stone exterior. Mr. Gurley indicated the proposed plan includes 2
buildings in the first phase, 2 additional buildings in the next phase. Commission indicated the
site is currently zoned residential. Mr. Gurley requested rezoning by application. The rezoning
process was discussed, including the requirement for two public hearings and time constraints
included. Mr. Gurley will review petition requirements and present plans at a future date.
Adiourn.
Larry Tracy, Ch an j
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