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Carrollton Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - July 2, 2020
Planning and Zoning Commission — Thursday, July 2, 2020
BodyCarrollton, Texas
SessionPlanning and Zoning Commission
DateThursday, July 2, 2020
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Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning And Land Use45%
Traffic Management19%
Procedural12%
Community Development9%
Public Engagement6%
Transportation Safety5%
Public Transportation2%
Public Safety2%
Summary of Proceedings
Carrollton Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting – July 2, 2020
The City of Carrollton Planning and Zoning Commission held its regular meeting virtually on July 2, 2020, convening at 7:00 p.m. following a staff briefing at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m. All commissioners were present except Commissioner Taylor. Actions included approving a new mixed-use special development plan, two special use permits for warehouse/distribution facilities, and continuing a public hearing on a planned development amendment for a senior living community.
Consent Calendar
- Minutes: The Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 18, 2020 meeting. Commissioner Chadwick noted corrections prior to the vote, which were incorporated into the final approved minutes (Motion by Dennell, second by Diamond, 8-0).
Public Comments & Testimony
- No members of the public provided testimony during the public hearings for Items 3, 4, or 5. No public hearing was held for Item 2 (Individual Consideration).
Discussion Items
Item 2: Carrollton Gateway Mixed-Use Special Development Plan (PLDP 2020-29)
- Staff presented the first case under recently approved CZO amendments allowing P&Z review of special development plans in the Trinity Mills Transit Center District. The plan covers an approximately 4-acre site between I-35E and Broadway Street, proposing a six-story building with 328 multifamily units, a 6,000 sq. ft. restaurant, and 4,500 sq. ft. of retail.
- Applicant Bennett Ratler (The Rabbit Group) and Sanjay Bly (Namhawk Group) spoke in favor of the project, emphasizing local ownership, Class A amenities, and coordination with DART for pedestrian access to the transit station. The applicant confirmed acceptance of all staff stipulations.
- Commissioner Dinnell raised a concern that the proposed six-foot sidewalk along Broadway might be insufficient for pedestrian traffic to the nearby transit station.
- Outcome: The Commission approved the plan unanimously (8-0).
Item 3: Point I-35/190 Warehouse/Distribution SUP (2020-043)
- Staff presented a request for a 178,500 sq. ft. warehouse on a 22.16-acre constrained site at 2643 N. IH 35E. The staff presentation contained a notable contradiction in the transcript: the coordinator stated the site was 'not an appropriate use' for the warehouse but recommended approval, arguing it would not negatively impact future mixed-use development nearby. The applicant had been previously denied by the City Council for a similar proposal.
- Applicant Brad Williams argued against a deceleration lane requirement, citing a 2018 traffic study.
- Commissioners debated the safety of the truck entrance without a deceleration lane on the high-speed frontage road. Commissioner Chadwick stated he would vote against the project without a deceleration lane, and Commissioner Kaiser raised safety concerns for trucks. Commissioner Romo questioned why a lane previously offered was now being withdrawn.
- Outcome: The Commission approved the SUP 6-2, adding a staff stipulation for a deceleration lane at the main truck entrance. Commissioner Sundrin and the Chair voted against the motion.
Item 4: 1533 Crescent Drive Warehouse/Distribution SUP (PLSUP 2020-42)
- Staff requested approval of a Special Use Permit for an existing warehouse/distribution center on an approximately 3-acre site. The surrounding area features compatible industrial uses.
- Outcome: Approved unanimously (8-0).
Item 5: Heritage at Creek Valley Revised PD Amendment (PLZ 2020-45)
- Staff briefed the Commission on a request to amend Planned Development District 123 to alter development standards for a Continuing Care Retirement Community, Assisted Living Facility, and Skilled Nursing Facility on approximately 4.5 acres at the northeast corner of SH 121 and Creek Valley Boulevard.
- Outcome: The Commission voted unanimously (8-0) to keep the public hearing open and continue the case to the August 6, 2020 meeting.
Meeting Transcript
Everyone hear me? Okay. Okay, good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I call this meeting to order at 7 p.m. This is the July 2nd, 2020 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Carrollton. This commission consists of nine members. We have one member absent this evening. Commissioner Taylor. Excuse me. 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 on the city website. You go to the planning department and you'll see the planning and zoning commission on there. 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's anyone present who would like to speak on the case. If you wish to speak at that time, please raise your hand. Um on Zoom. There's a button to raise your hand. Or if you're calling in to this meeting, you can dial star nine, and that will raise your hand. After you do that, give your name and address for the record when you speak 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. That time we will close the public hearing and there will be no further opportunities to speak. 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. So our first time on business tonight is to approve the June 18th, 2020 meeting minutes. Do we have any further corrections to the minutes? Okay. If not, do we have a motion to on the minutes? Let's see here. Commissioner Dinnel. Thank you, Mr. Chair. I'd like to make a motion that we approve the minutes for the June 18th, 2020 meeting with Commissioner Chadwick's corrections. Okay, Commissioner Chadwick. Commissioner Chadwick, I see your hands raised.
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