Carrollton Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - September 3, 2020

On September 3, 2020, the Carrollton Planning & Zoning Commission held a telephonic/Zoom regular meeting, preceded by a 6:00 p.m. briefing session. The regular meeting was called to order at 7:12 p.m. and adjourned at 7:40 p.m., with all nine commission members present. The commission acted unanimously on all four agenda items.

Minutes Approval

• The commission unanimously approved the August 6, 2020 meeting minutes as presented, on a motion by Commissioner Chadwick, seconded by Commissioner Dennell.

Discussion Items

• Replat of Capital Parkway Lots 1R & 2R, Block 1 (PLRP 2020-095): The applicant requested approval to establish easements and combine two existing legal lots into one lot on an approximately 6.935-acre tract south of Capital Parkway, for development of a new warehouse distribution center. Staff recommended approval with stipulations, including a last-minute added stipulation correcting the western property address from 1550 Crescent Drive to 1550 Capitol Drive. The commission approved the replat unanimously, finding the 5-foot right-of-way dedication along Capital Parkway necessary and proportional to the proposed development.

• Broadway Street Transportation Plan Amendment (PLTRA 2020-088): Staff presented a request to amend the Transportation Plan and Transportation Plan Map to change N. Broadway Street between W. Trinity Mills Road and W. Jackson Road from a four-lane undivided collector to a three-lane special design collector. The street currently operates as a two-lane road with a turn lane; the four-lane designation dated to 1991, and the council had recently approved the Carrollton Gateway Master Plan special development plan that included a three-lane collector. No public testimony was offered. The commission approved the amendment unanimously.

• CZO Amendment: Food Trucks, Food Trailers, and Food Service Facilities (PLZT 2020-101): This city-initiated amendment revised Article XXVIII (Special Conditions and Development Standards) and Article XXXIV (Definitions) to allow food trailers and food service facilities in Transit Center Districts, modify the definition of food truck, and add definitions for food trailer and food service facility. Staff explained that the current rules allow food trucks with restaurant or brewery primary uses; the proposed rules would allow food service facilities only on properties with a brewery, and brewery properties would be limited to a combination of any two of a food truck, food trailer, or food service facility. Commissioner Kaiser clarified that the change applies to all three transit center districts, not just downtown. Commissioner Sundrin expressed support and noted she would like to see food trucks allowed outside downtown as well. The commission approved the amendment unanimously with staff stipulations.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Morgan Tavali (2032 St. Pierre Drive) spoke on the food truck/food trailer amendment. She first asked staff to clarify that food service facilities would only be allowed with breweries, then expressed support for the ordinance, citing new daytime and nighttime visitors, safe outdoor options during COVID-19, Carrollton's diverse food scene, and benefits to small businesses.
• No public testimony was offered on the Broadway Street transportation plan amendment.

Key Outcomes

• Minutes of August 6, 2020 approved unanimously.
• PLRP 2020-095 approved unanimously (9-0) with stipulations, including the address correction.
• PLTRA 2020-088 approved unanimously (9-0) as presented.
• PLZT 2020-101 approved unanimously (9-0) with staff stipulations.
• Staff reported that recent City Council actions included unanimous approval of the first round of food truck regulations, an AutoZone SUP, and Heritage at Creek Valley; the Council will meet in person on September 15, 2020, and the P&Z Commission may return to in-person meetings on October 1, 2020.
• Staff noted Carrollton surpassed its 2010 Census self-response rate, and Commissioner Sundrin thanked staff member Molly Coriell for her census outreach efforts.

The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.