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Carrollton Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - April 12, 2023

Planning and Zoning Commission — Wednesday, April 12, 2023
BodyCarrollton, Texas
SessionPlanning and Zoning Commission
DateWednesday, April 12, 2023
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Speaker 1

0:07

Yeah.

Speaker 2

0:17

I thought I kept thinking it was another 15 minutes.

0:28

So good evening, ladies and gentlemen.

0:30

If you would please silence your cell phones and other devices.

0:43

For the meeting of the planning and zoning commission for the city of Carrollton.

0:47

The commission consists of nine members, all of whom are present tonight.

0:52

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

0:57

In the case of the advisory items, the commission's recommendation for denial will be considered by the city council if the applicant makes a written request in accordance with city ordinance.

1:10

The commission conducts its business in accordance with the posted agenda, copies of which are in the lobby outside in these chambers in accordance with the state open meetings act.

Unassigned speaker

1:21

The

Speaker 2

1:22

planning and zoning commission is restricted from discussing or taking action on items not listed on the agenda.

1:29

Approval of a subdivision plat or replat is required by state law if the plat meets all applicable provisions of state law and the city of Carrollton's ordinances.

1:39

A plat is deemed approved by operation of law.

1:42

If no action to approve or deny a plat by the planning commission is taken within 30 days after a plat meeting all requirements is filed, the public may comment on all items listed on the agenda for planning and zoning commission consideration.

1:58

If you wish to comment on any agenda item, please complete an appearance card located on the table at the entrance to city council chambers.

2:07

The items on the agenda under the here heading public hearing will be considered individually beginning with a case presentation.

2:16

After any questions from the commission of staff and the applicant, the commission will provide an opportunity for individuals to speak on the case.

2:25

When it is your time to speak, please come forward to the podium, give your name and the address for the record, and make your comments to the commission.

2:33

When everyone has had the opportunity to speak, the applicant will be given an opportunity to make a brief closing comment.

2:41

At that time there will be no further opportunities for the public testimony on that item.

2:47

The public hearing portions of the cases considered tonight are intended to be an opportunity for the public to be heard by the commission.

2:55

It is not an opportunity for the commission to respond to public testimony or answer questions from the public.

3:01

After the case presentations and public testimony period is completed, the commission will conduct any discussion and action as appropriate.

3:10

Thank you.

3:15

The first order of business is to hear public comments for items on the consent agenda for individual consideration.

3:24

Case which includes agenda items one, which is the minutes for the prior meeting.

3:37

Or items under individual consideration.

3:40

There's not a public hearing of which we have not set aside any for

Unassigned speaker

3:43

that.

Speaker 3

4:20

I have a correction under other business.

Speaker 2

4:37

Commissioner Overhaul.

Speaker 4

4:39

Oh, I had that same correction.

Speaker 1

4:49

Yeah, so I can use repeated unbound.

4:52

My apologies.

Unassigned speaker

5:00

I think that's real

Speaker 1

5:02

directed

Unassigned speaker

5:02

in the

Speaker 2

5:03

okay.

5:04

Thank you.

5:11

Commissioner Yarboro made the motion.

5:13

I didn't

Speaker 1

5:13

make the motion.

5:15

Okay.

Unassigned speaker

5:17

All

Speaker 1

5:17

second.

Speaker 2

5:19

Thank you.

5:21

Commissioner Overholt seconded.

5:23

So motion was made by Commissioner Yarbrough and seconded by Commissioner Overholt to approve the consent agenda.

5:32

Is there any discussion on the motions before we go to vote?

5:39

Let's go to vote.

6:04

Okay, the motion passes unanimously.

6:21

So now proceed to the public hearing portion of the agenda, starting with agenda item number two, which is to hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending the zoning to repeal two special use permits numbered 426 1441 West Trinity Mills Road for a motorcycle training center on an approximately 12-acre track and 193 at 1415 West Trinity Mills Road for an automotive repair and quick lube and lubrication service facility on an approximate zero point five five acre tract amending the official zoning map accordingly.

7:01

This is case number PLSUP two zero two three-012 repeal of the two SUPs with our case coordinator Emily Offer to speak.

7:11

Thank

Unassigned speaker

7:12

you.

Speaker 5

7:13

Good evening, Commissioners.

7:14

Emily Offair Development Services.

Speaker 2

7:32

Can you see if you can move the mic closer?

Unassigned speaker

7:41

Thank you.

Unassigned speaker

7:46

The two subject SCPs are SCP 426 and SCP 1930.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning And Land Use█████████████████████████████████████████████74%
Procedural█████████████22%
Public Engagement██4%
Summary of Proceedings

Carrollton Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - April 12, 2023

The Planning and Zoning Commission of Carrollton, Texas met on April 12, 2023, at 7:45 PM. The commission unanimously approved two items: the repeal of two unused special use permits and a zoning text amendment reducing the minimum building height in the Trinity Mills Transit Center Disrict from six stories to five stories. No public testimony was offered.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of the minutes from the prior meeting was moved by Commissioner Yarbrough, seconded by Commissioner Overholt, and passed unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No members of the public spoke on any agenda items.

Discussion Items

Agenda Item 2 – Repeal of Two Special Use Permits (Case PLSUP 2023-012)

  • Staff (Emily Offer) explained that the two city-owned properties at 1441 and 1415 West Trinity Mills Road are located in the Trinity Mills Transit Center District and have not been in use for some time. SUP 426 (motorcycle training center on 12 acres) and SUP 1930 (automotive repair/lube on 0.55 acres) are no longer consistent with current plans for the district. Commission questions clarified that the repeal removes the SUPs permanently.
  • No public testimony was given. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Overholt, seconded by Commissioner Powell, and passed unanimously. The case will be forwarded to the city council meeting scheduled for June 6, 2023.

Agenda Item 3 – Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for Minimum Building Height in TMTC District (Case PLZT 2023-013)

  • Staff (Lauren Shapiro) recommended lowering the minimum building height in the Trinity Mills Transit Center District from six stories to five stories. Reasons included market trends, increased construction costs (approximately 25% higher per square foot for six stories), and recent projects (Gateway and Aviva) that required council waivers to be built at five stories. Comparable transit-oriented developments in Addison Circle, downtown Plano, and the city line in Richardson typically have four- or five-story buildings.
  • Commissioner Foster asked about a four-story minimum; staff responded that five stories is recommended based on recent approvals and the desire to maintain urban density and walkability. Commissioner Overholt expressed support, noting prior concessions due to economic conditions. Commissioner Martin clarfied that developers currently need waivers for five stories, and the amendment would eliminate that need.
  • No public testimony was given. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Overholt, seconded by Commissioner Doyle, and passed unanimously. The case will be forwarded to the city council meeting scheduled for June 6, 2023.

Key Outcomes

  • Both agenda items were approved unanimously by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
  • The cases will be forwarded to the Carrollton City Council meeting on June 6, 2023.
  • Staff provided an update on recent Council actions: approval of Garages of America (plan development), Legion Hospital (assisted living/nursing facility), Grand Homes (comprehensive plan land use amendment and rezoning), and Land Shark car wash; denial of The Enclave (required three-fourths vote due to 20% opposition from nearby property owners; received only a 5-2 approval vote).
  • The commission discussed the possibility of future learning sessions and a site visit to the Trinity Mills Transit Center area.
  • The meeting adjourned at 7:23 PM.

Meeting Transcript

Yeah. I thought I kept thinking it was another 15 minutes. So good evening, ladies and gentlemen. If you would please silence your cell phones and other devices. For the meeting of the planning and zoning commission for the city of Carrollton. The commission consists of nine members, all of whom are present tonight. This commission has final authority on certain items and an advisory role on others. In the case of the advisory items, the commission's recommendation for denial will be considered by the city council if the applicant makes a written request in accordance with city ordinance. The commission conducts its business in accordance with the posted agenda, copies of which are in the lobby outside in these chambers 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. Approval of a subdivision plat or replat is required by state law if the plat meets all applicable provisions of state law and the city of Carrollton's ordinances. A plat is deemed approved by operation of law. If no action to approve or deny a plat by the planning commission is taken within 30 days after a plat meeting all requirements is filed, the public may comment on all items listed on the agenda for planning and zoning commission consideration. If you wish to comment on any agenda item, please complete an appearance card located on the table at the entrance to city council chambers. The items on the agenda under the here heading public hearing will be considered individually beginning with a case presentation. After any questions from the commission of staff and the applicant, the commission will provide an opportunity for individuals to speak on the case. When it is your time to speak, please come forward to the podium, give your name and the address for the record, and make your comments to the commission. When everyone has had the opportunity to speak, the applicant will be given an opportunity to make a brief closing comment. At that time there will be no further opportunities for the public testimony on that item. The public hearing portions of the 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 testimony or answer questions from the public. After the case presentations and public testimony period is completed, the commission will conduct any discussion and action as appropriate. Thank you. The first order of business is to hear public comments for items on the consent agenda for individual consideration. Case which includes agenda items one, which is the minutes for the prior meeting. Or items under individual consideration. There's not a public hearing of which we have not set aside any for that. I have a correction under other business. Commissioner Overhaul. Oh, I had that same correction. Yeah, so I can use repeated unbound. My apologies. I think that's real directed in the okay. Thank you. Commissioner Yarboro made the motion. I didn't make the motion. Okay. All second. Thank you. Commissioner Overholt seconded. So motion was made by Commissioner Yarbrough and seconded by Commissioner Overholt to approve the consent agenda. Is there any discussion on the motions before we go to vote? Let's go to vote.

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