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Planning & Zoning Commission Approves Warehouse, Starbucks, and Rezoning on April 4, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission — Thursday, April 4, 2024
BodyCarrollton, Texas
SessionPlanning and Zoning Commission
DateThursday, April 4, 2024
StatusFILED
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Speaker numbers apply only to this recording.

Speaker 1

0:00

Yeah,

Speaker 2

0:00

well I do it right.

0:02

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.

0:04

Um, if you would please silence your cell phones and other devices.

0:08

I'm calling this meeting to order.

0:10

It's 6 37 p.m.

0:13

on April 4th, 2024 for the meeting of the planning and zoning commission of the city of Carrollton.

0:19

This commission consists of nine members, seven of which whom are present tonight.

Unassigned speaker

0:24

Um,

Speaker 2

0:24

Commissioner Kramer and Commissioner Doyle are absent.

0:30

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

0:36

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

0:48

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

0:56

In accordance with the state open meetings act and planning and zoning commission is restricted from discussing or taking action on items not listed on the agenda.

1:06

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

1:17

A plat is deemed approved by operation of law if no action to approve or deny plat by the planning commission is taken within 30 days after a plat meeting.

1:27

All requirements is filed.

1:29

The public may comment on all items listed on the agenda for planning and zoning commission consideration.

1:35

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

1:44

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

1:51

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

2:00

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

2:08

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

2:16

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

2:22

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

2:30

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

2:38

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

2:46

Thank

Unassigned speaker

2:47

you.

Unassigned speaker

2:52

So

Speaker 2

2:52

the first order of business tonight is to hear public comments for the items that are only on the consent agenda.

3:01

If there's anyone at this time who would like to make comments on the items on the consent agenda, you may come forward at this

Unassigned speaker

3:07

time.

Speaker 2

3:19

At this

Unassigned speaker

3:20

time,

Speaker 3

3:26

yes, Commissioner Powell.

3:29

Thank you, Mr.

3:30

Chairman.

3:31

Um I move that we approve both items on the consent agenda, including on item number two, which is PLRP 2014 027, Sunset Ridge Edition Block 1R, block A.

3:53

And on that item, uh the Commission find that the dedication of right-of-way is necessary and proportional to the proposed development.

Speaker 2

4:05

Thank you, Commissioner Powell.

4:06

I did want to point out uh you meant 2024, correct?

4:10

You said 2014.

Speaker 3

4:11

Well,

Speaker 2

4:12

yes.

4:13

I live in the past.

4:16

Thank you, sir.

4:19

Yes, Commissioner Foster.

Speaker 4

4:20

Um, I second that motion.

Speaker 2

4:22

Thank you, Commissioner Foster.

4:24

So a motion was made by Commissioner Powell and seconded by Commissioner Foster to approve the consent agenda agenda for items one and two that also included the right-of-way dedication that is necessary and proportional to the proposed development for the agenda item number two.

4:40

Are there any additional discussions on the motion before we move to a vote?

Unassigned speaker

4:48

Then

Speaker 2

4:49

let's move to a vote.

5:03

Okay, the mote the motion it the agenda items pass unanimously with seven commissioners present and commission to commissioners being absent.

5:16

Thank

Unassigned speaker

5:17

you.

Speaker 2

5:24

So now we're going to proceed to the public hearing portion of the agenda tonight, starting with agenda item number three, which is to hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending the zoning to amend a special use permit to allow warehouse and distribution on an approximately 5.77 acre track zone for the freeway district and located at four Crowley Drive and at the northeast corner of Camp Avenue and Crowley Drive, amending the official zoning map accordingly.

5:56

This is case number PLSUP 2024-022.

Speaker 5

6:06

Good evening, Commission Emily Offer Development Service.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Procedural███████13%
Transportation Safety█████8%
Summary of Proceedings

Carrollton Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - April 4, 2024

The Carrollton Planning & Zoning Commission held a regular meeting on April 4, 2024, at City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 6:37 p.m. and adjourned at 7:56 p.m. Commissioners Kramer and Doyle were absent (though one arrived after the consent agenda). The commission considered five public hearing items and one individual consideration item, approving all but with some dissenting votes.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes: Approved the March 7, 2024 meeting minutes.
  • Replat – Sunset Ridge Addition, Lot 1R, Block A: Approved a replat of a 70.108-acre tract at 1401 Carrollton Parkway to modify easements and dedicate right-of-way, with a finding that the dedication is necessary and proportional.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Crowley Crossing Warehouse (Item 3): Levi Hermes, representing applicant Alliance Industrial, spoke in favor and requested a compromise on fencing material (vinyl-coated chain link instead of ornamental metal).
  • Chipotle & Starbucks PD Amendment (Item 4): Gavin Patel, civil engineer for the applicant, answered commissioner questions. Benjamin Cash submitted a card indicating support.
  • Highlands of Carrollton 3 (Item 5): Jack Bennett, a resident and HOA representative, spoke in support of the rezoning, noting financing difficulties under the current multifamily designation.
  • Toshiba Valwood Parkway TSP (Item 6): Michael Ponce, civil engineer for the applicant, appeared but did not add testimony beyond answering questions.

Discussion Items

  • Crowley Crossing Warehouse (PLSUP 2024-022): Public hearing to amend a Special Use Permit to allow warehouse and distribution on a 5.77-acre site at 4 Crowley Drive. Staff recommended approval with a stipulation requiring ornamental metal fencing if a fence is installed. The applicant argued for a cheaper vinyl-coated chain link fence, pointing to nearby metal chain link fences. After debate, the commission approved 6-1, with Commissioner Foster voting against.
  • Chipotle & Starbucks PD Amendment (PLZ 2024-023): Public hearing to amend Planned Development District 212 to allow drive-through windows for two limited-service restaurants on a 5-acre tract at Josey Lane and Parker Road. Staff recommended approval with stipulations, including a struck stipulation (6D) regarding parapet heights as the applicant had already revised elevations. Commissioner Overholt expressed safety concerns about traffic and the lack of a traffic signal, but staff noted deceleration lanes were sufficient. The motion passed 6-1, with Commissioner Overholt dissenting.
  • Highlands of Carrollton 3 Rezoning (PLZ 2024-015): Second public hearing on a city-initiated rezoning of a 16-acre tract from MF-15 (multifamily) to SF-8.4/16 (single-family residential) within Planned Development 53 to correct a zoning inconsistency; all 63 lots were developed as single-family homes. Commissioner Overholt’s inquiry about tax implications was answered by staff, confirming properties are already taxed as single-family. The motion passed unanimously.
  • Toshiba Valwood Parkway TSP (PLTSP 2024-028): Technical Site Plan to allow a reduced side yard setback for an existing building at 1401 Valwood Parkway. Staff explained a 30-foot no-build easement would ensure code compliance. Commissioner Overholt questioned the lack of a mutual access easement, but staff said it could not be required on a replat. The motion passed unanimously.
  • Toshiba-Valwood 22 Addition Replat (PLRP 2024-016): Individual consideration item to replat a 5.4256-acre tract into two lots with right-of-way dedication. Staff recommended approval. Commissioner Martin’s motion to approve cited the right-of-way dedication as necessary and proportional. The motion passed unanimously.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Agenda: Approved unanimously with 7 commissioners present.
  • PLSUP 2024-022 (Crowley Crossing Warehouse): Approved 6-1; to be forwarded to City Council (May 21, 2024).
  • PLZ 2024-023 (Chipotle & Starbucks PD Amendment): Approved 6-1; to be forwarded to City Council (May 21, 2024).
  • PLZ 2024-015 (Highlands of Carrollton 3): Approved unanimously (7-0); to be forwarded to City Council (May 21, 2024).
  • PLTSP 2024-028 (Toshiba Valwood Parkway TSP): Approved unanimously; final action (no council review).
  • PLRP 2024-016 (Toshiba-Valwood 22 Addition Replat): Approved unanimously; final action.
  • Staff Report: Emily Offer reported that three cases heard in March were approved by City Council on April 2, 2024: Avenida covered parking, Broadway Street Transportation Plan, and the accompanying zoning case.

Meeting Transcript

Yeah, well I do it right. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Um, if you would please silence your cell phones and other devices. I'm calling this meeting to order. It's 6 37 p.m. on April 4th, 2024 for the meeting of the planning and zoning commission of the city of Carrollton. This commission consists of nine members, seven of which whom are present tonight. Um, Commissioner Kramer and Commissioner Doyle are absent. This commission has final authority on certain items and an advisory role on others. In the case of advisory items, the commission's recommendation for denial will be considered by 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 these chambers. In accordance with the state open meetings act and planning and zoning commission is restricted from discussing or taking action on items not listed on the agenda. Approval of a subdivision or plat or replat is required by state law if the plat meets all applicable provisions of state law in the city of Carrollton's ordinances. A plat is deemed approved by operation of law if no action to approve or deny 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 of the city council chambers. The items on the agenda under the heading public hearing will be considered individually, beginning with the 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 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 public testimony on that item. The public hearing portions of the case 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 to 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. So the first order of business tonight is to hear public comments for the items that are only on the consent agenda. If there's anyone at this time who would like to make comments on the items on the consent agenda, you may come forward at this time. At this time, yes, Commissioner Powell. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Um I move that we approve both items on the consent agenda, including on item number two, which is PLRP 2014 027, Sunset Ridge Edition Block 1R, block A. And on that item, uh the Commission find that the dedication of right-of-way is necessary and proportional to the proposed development. Thank you, Commissioner Powell. I did want to point out uh you meant 2024, correct? You said 2014. Well, yes. I live in the past. Thank you, sir. Yes, Commissioner Foster. Um, I second that motion. Thank you, Commissioner Foster.

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