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Carrollton Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting - April 1, 2021

Planning and Zoning Commission — Thursday, April 1, 2021
BodyCarrollton, Texas
SessionPlanning and Zoning Commission
DateThursday, April 1, 2021
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Speaker 1

0:00

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.

0:02

I call this meeting to order at 701 p.m.

Unassigned speaker

0:06

This

Speaker 1

0:06

is the April 1st, 2021 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Carrollton.

0:13

This commission consists of eight members.

0:15

We have one member absent tonight, Commissioner Jason Carpenter.

0:21

This commission has final authority on certain items and an advisory role on others.

Unassigned speaker

0:27

In

Speaker 1

0:27

the case of advisory items, our recommendation for denial will be considered by the city council if the applicant appeals our decision in accordance with city ordinance.

0:38

We conduct our business in accordance with the posted agenda, which can be found on the City of Carrollton's website under the Planning Department's Planning and Zoning Commission page.

0:48

In accordance with the State Open Meetings Act, the Planning and Zoning Commission is restricted from discussing or taking action on items not listed on the agenda.

0:59

The public may comment on items listed on the agenda for the Planning and Zoning Commission consideration.

1:06

All the items on the agenda under the heading public hearings will be considered individually, beginning with the applicant's case presentation.

1:16

After any questions from the commission or staff and the applicant, we will ask if there is anyone present who would like to speak on the case.

Unassigned speaker

1:25

If

Speaker 1

1:26

you wish to speak on an item, please raise your hand on Zoom.

Unassigned speaker

1:30

If

Speaker 1

1:30

you are using your tablet or computer.

1:33

If you are joining us by phone, please dial star nine if you wish to speak.

Unassigned speaker

1:38

When

Speaker 1

1:39

it is your opportunity to speak, please give your name and address for the record and make your comments the commission.

1:46

When everyone has had the opportunity to speak, we will allow the applicant to make any closing comments.

1:53

At that time, we will close the public hearing and there will be no further opportunities to speak except at the specific direction of the commission.

2:01

Since the commission is intended to listen, they generally do not reply to public comments.

2:07

After the public hearing is closed, the commission will conduct any discussion and action as appropriate.

Unassigned speaker

2:14

And

Speaker 1

2:14

with that, the first item of business is the consent agenda.

2:21

Does anyone have anything on the consent agenda?

2:50

Does anyone have a motion on the consent agenda?

3:11

Commissioner Powell.

Speaker 2

3:18

You're on mute, John.

3:26

Okay.

3:28

All right.

3:29

Can you hear me now?

Speaker 1

3:30

Yes.

3:32

Okay.

Speaker 2

3:33

Um that items one through six on the consent agenda be approved as presented.

Unassigned speaker

3:48

Thank

Speaker 1

3:48

you, Commissioner Powell.

3:50

Is there a second on that motion?

3:53

Thank

Unassigned speaker

3:54

thank

Speaker 1

3:54

you, Commissioner Roma.

3:59

Motion was made by Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner Romo to close to approve uh the consent agenda items number one through six as presented.

4:12

Any discussion?

4:15

If not, we will go to a vote.

4:20

Commissioner Taylor.

Speaker 2

4:27

Yes.

Unassigned speaker

4:30

First

Speaker 1

4:31

Vice Chair Chadwick.

Speaker 2

4:34

Yes.

Speaker 1

4:36

Vice Chair Dennell.

4:41

Yes.

4:43

Commissioner Diamond.

Speaker 2

4:45

Yes.

Speaker 1

4:48

Commissioner Powell.

4:50

Yes.

4:52

Commissioner Romo.

Speaker 3

4:54

Yes.

Speaker 1

4:55

And I also vote yes.

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Summary of Proceedings

Carrollton Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting - April 1, 2021

The Carrollton Planning and Zoning Commission held a regular telephonic meeting on April 1, 2021. The meeting began at 7:01 p.m. and was adjourned at 7:10 p.m. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, a public hearing for the Villas on Charles project was withdrawn, and staff provided an update on the Carroll Crest development's approval by the City Council.

Consent Calendar

  • The Commission voted 7-0 to approve Items 1 through 6 on the consent agenda as presented by Commissioner Powell and seconded by Commissioner Romo.
  • Item 1: Approval of the March 4, 2021 meeting minutes.
  • Items 2-6: Final action on replats for Hot Rides Addition, Estates of Indian Creek Phase 10, Gadzooks International Subdivision, Raiford Addition Phase 2 (Lot 3R, Block A), and Avenida Carrollton (combining Golden Trail Addition and Trinity Medical Center Phase III).

Public Hearings (Withdrawn)

  • Items 7 and 8 on the agenda, which were public hearings regarding the "Villas on Charles" project (a proposed comprehensive plan amendment and zoning change for a 4.985-acre tract on Charles Street), were withdrawn by the applicant. No testimony was taken and no action was taken on these items.

Staff Reports & Other Business

  • Carroll Crest Update: Staff member Lon reported on the Carroll Crest development case, which was re-heard by the City Council on March 23, 2021. The applicant revised the plan to remove front-loaded townhomes along the west and south sides of the property, reduced the total unit count from 202 to 194, added single-family detached homes, and created two new open space areas. Staff noted that the City Council was pleased with the revised proposal and approved it.
  • Commission Appointment: Staff informed the Commission that the City Council is expected to appoint a replacement for Commissioner Merriman in the coming month.
  • Training: Staff praised a recent training presentation by Molly Coryell and indicated that future educational sessions for the Commission would be planned.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Agenda: Unanimously approved (7-0).
  • Villas on Charles Public Hearing: Withdrawn; no action taken.
  • Carroll Crest: City Council approved the revised plan presented by staff.

Meeting Transcript

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I call this meeting to order at 701 p.m. This is the April 1st, 2021 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Carrollton. This commission consists of eight members. We have one member absent tonight, Commissioner Jason Carpenter. 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 appeals our decision in accordance with city ordinance. We conduct our business in accordance with the posted agenda, which can be found on the City of Carrollton's website under the Planning Department's Planning and Zoning Commission page. In accordance with the State Open Meetings Act, the Planning and Zoning Commission is restricted from discussing or taking action on items not listed on the agenda. The public may comment on items listed on the agenda for the Planning and Zoning Commission consideration. All the items on the agenda under the heading public hearings will be considered individually, beginning with the applicant's case presentation. After any questions from the commission or staff and the applicant, we will ask if there is anyone present who would like to speak on the case. If you wish to speak on an item, please raise your hand on Zoom. If you are using your tablet or computer. If you are joining us by phone, please dial star nine if you wish to speak. When it is your opportunity to speak, please give your name and address for the record and make your comments the commission. When everyone 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 except at the specific direction of the commission. Since the commission is intended to listen, they generally do not reply to public comments. After the public hearing is closed, the commission will conduct any discussion and action as appropriate. And with that, the first item of business is the consent agenda. Does anyone have anything on the consent agenda? Does anyone have a motion on the consent agenda? Commissioner Powell. You're on mute, John. Okay. All right. Can you hear me now? Yes. Okay. Um that items one through six on the consent agenda be approved as presented. Thank you, Commissioner Powell. Is there a second on that motion? Thank thank you, Commissioner Roma. Motion was made by Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner Romo to close to approve uh the consent agenda items number one through six as presented. Any discussion? If not, we will go to a vote. Commissioner Taylor. Yes. First Vice Chair Chadwick.

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