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Carrollton Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - March 1, 2018
Planning and Zoning Commission — Thursday, March 1, 2018
BodyCarrollton, Texas
SessionPlanning and Zoning Commission
DateThursday, March 1, 2018
StatusFILED
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Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning And Land Use55%
Hotel Development38%
Procedural3%
Community Development2%
Public Transportation2%
Summary of Proceedings
Carrollton Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - March 1, 2018
The Carrollton Planning and Zoning Commission met on March 1, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., with all nine members present. The meeting covered a consent calendar, two public hearings (a PC gaming cafe and an extended-stay hotel), and acceptance of a semi-annual impact fee report. The meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
Consent Calendar
- Approval of January 4, 2018 Minutes: Approved unanimously.
- Case 03-18 RP1 – Replat (Illumination Edition): A replat of lots at Tarpley and Simpson to facilitate a property sale and development. Staff recommended approval with stipulations (including easement approval by Building Inspections). Approved unanimously.
Public Comments & Testimony
- Case 03-18 SUP2 – AK PC Cafe:
- Applicant (Kyang Chung): Presented a 100-PC gaming arcade concept at 2625 Old Denton Road, open up to 24 hours, no alcohol, no simulated gambling. Offered affordable hourly rates ($5 without membership, $3 with) and planned tournament events. Stated willingness to adjust hours.
- He Choi (Owner, Java Gaming Cafe): Opposed the application, arguing that his existing cafe is less than a minute’s walk from the proposed site. He expressed concern that both businesses would be harmed due to insufficient clientele.
- Applicant Rebuttal: Reiterated his vision to make e-sports big in Carrollton and noted the new location is in a more prominent area (near Hmart) with greater visibility.
- Case 03-18 SUP1 – Woodspring Suites Extended Stay Hotel:
- Applicant (Joshua Joseph): Requested a special use permit for a 90-room residence hotel at 2620 N. Interstate 35E. He described the site (4.5 acres) as currently vacant and blighted, and stated he had already cleaned it. He emphasized the hotel would serve traveling workers and be a mid-scale brand (Woodspring Suites). He noted a $7 million loan approved and plans for an adjacent office development. He offered to address staff’s design concerns.
- Sam Thomas (Carrollton Resident/Employee at Raytheon): Supported the hotel, citing demand from nearby businesses (e.g., Cyrus One) and the need for a modern, name-brand hotel in Carrollton. He argued the hotel would beautify the area and increase property values.
- Note: The transcript does not record a vote outcome for the PC Cafe case; a motion to approve was made and seconded, but the meeting moved to the next item without stating the result.
Discussion Items
- Case 03-18 SUP1 – Woodspring Suites Extended Stay Hotel:
- Staff Presentation (Mr. McColly): Recommended denial based on multiple deficiencies: lack of required porte-cochere, brick pavers, inadequate building articulation, exposed HVAC units, and insufficient amenities (only a small fitness room and meeting room). The site is surrounded by industrial uses and has limited access.
- Commissioner Kaiser (45 years hotel experience): Questioned the location’s viability due to poor interchange access and lack of nearby amenities. He noted that, while not opposed to the concept, the current site is problematic.
- Commissioner Christman: Agreed with Kaiser, adding that Carrollton needs a better product at this location and suggested alternative sites near Frankfurt.
- Commissioner Krauss: Expressed concern about the number of deficiencies and long-term viability.
- Commissioner Rama: Saw potential for an extended-stay hotel given the hot housing market, but wanted all design requirements met.
- Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report: Staff presented the report. No discussion beyond the motion.
Key Outcomes
- Case 03-18 SUP2 – AK PC Cafe: A motion to close the public hearing and approve the special use permit with staff stipulations was made and seconded. The transcript does not record a vote outcome; the meeting immediately proceeded to the next agenda item. Discrepancy noted: The official result is not available from the provided material.
- Case 03-18 SUP1 – Woodspring Suites Extended Stay Hotel: The motion to approve (with conditions) failed 8–1. Commissioner Sunderin voted in favor; all other commissioners opposed. The application was denied.
- Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report: Accepted unanimously.
Meeting Transcript
Good evening. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Please silence your cell phones or other devices. I call this meeting to order at 7 p.m. This is the March 1st, 2018 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Carrollton. This commission consists of nine members, all of which are present this evening. This commission has final authority on certain items and an advisory role on others. In the case of advisory items, our recommendation for denial will be considered by the city council if the applicant makes a written request in accordance with city ordinance. We conduct our business in accordance with the posted agenda, copies of which are in the lobby outside these chambers. All the items on the agenda under the heading public hearings will begin with the applicant's presentation. After any questions from the commission of staff and the applicant, we'll ask if there is anyone present who would like to speak on the case. If you wish to speak at that time, please come forward to the podium. Give your name and address for the record and make your comments to the commission. When the public has had the opportunity to speak, we will allow the applicant to make any closing comments. At that time, we will close the public hearing and there will be no further opportunities to speak. The public hearing portions of cases considered tonight are intended to be an opportunity for the public to be heard by the commission. It is not an opportunity for the commission to respond to public comments or answer questions from the public. After the public hearing is closed, the commission will conduct any discussion and action as appropriate. Our first time of business tonight is approval of the January 4th, 2018 Planning and Zoning Commission minutes. We have a motion on that. I move that we approve the minutes as written. We have a second. Okay, this motion passes unanimously. Next item of business agenda item number two. This is case number 03-18 RP1 lot 2R1 and 3R block A of the Illumination Edition. Case coordinator, Ms. Coriel. Thank you. Commissioners, tonight, this is a request to replat a property at the corner of Tarpley and Simpson. The uh northernmost property owner is simply just trying to sell off the panhandle to the property of the South and then prepare his property for development. Um as you can see on the side exhibit, no easements are shown now. However, our stipulation for approval includes the approval of easements by our building inspections department. Um if you have any questions, I believe the applicant is here tonight and I can answer answer any questions as well. This plot does meet the subdivision ordinance, so we are recommending approval. Thank you. Is there anything the applicant would like to say commissioners? Any questions? Okay, if not, do we have a motion on this item? Commissioner Chadwick. Thank you, Mr.
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