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The Carrollton Planning & Zoning Commission met on May 2, 2024 at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers. Seven of nine commissioners were present (Commissioners Martin and Yarborough absent). The commission considered a consent agenda and five public hearing items, including special use permits for short-term rentals, manufacturing, a tattoo parlor, and a smoke shop. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:55 PM.
Item 4 – Short-Term Rental at 1829 E. Belt Line Rd. (PLSUP 2024-008) Staff recommended approval. The property is a 1,364 sq ft single-family home near the northwest corner of Josey and Belt Line. The applicant was out of state; her daughter Nicole Moran presented. Commissioner Overholt expressed a change of heart, stating concerns about neighborhood impact and noting Plano’s move to restrict short-term rentals. Commissioner Foster supported the location due to proximity to downtown. The motion to approve passed 4-3 (Commissioners Overholt, Doyle, and Kramer opposed). The case will be forwarded to City Council on June 4, 2024.
Item 5 – Short-Term Rental at 2213 Proctor Dr. (PLSUP 2024-034) Staff did not recommend approval due to prior illegal operation. The applicant, Fong Ding, stated the property is currently rented month-to-month and would convert to short-term if approved. Representatives from the property management company Hostie described guest screening, noise monitoring, and 24/7 security. Two neighbors spoke strongly in opposition, recounting a past Thanksgiving party with excessive noise and strangers. Commissioner Overholt moved to approve; the motion failed 6-1 (only Overholt in favor). The applicant may appeal to City Council within 10 days.
Item 6 – Miscellaneous Manufacturing (Candles) at 3218 Skylane Dr. (PLSUP 2024-024) Staff recommended approval. The applicant, Aziz Ghanai, operates an e-commerce candle business using about 2,000 sq ft of warehouse space. No retail or walk-in traffic. No chemicals or fumes. The commission closed the public hearing and voted unanimously to approve. Forwarded to City Council June 4, 2024.
Item 7 – Tattoo Parlor at 1621 W. Hebron Pkwy (PLSUP 2024-039) Staff recommended approval. The applicant, Doyle Chmahung, plans a full-time tattoo studio (Kultura Tattoo) in an existing building (formerly a cleaners). Commissioners noted the location is appropriate with a buffer to residences. Commissioner Powell spoke in favor, noting the social acceptance of tattooing and its use for scar coverage. Unanimous approval. Forwarded to City Council June 4, 2024.
Item 8 – Smoke Shop Retail at 1014 S. Broadway St. (PLSUP 2024-036) Staff recommended approval. The applicant Malik Balani and his wife operate high-end vape stores in Denton and The Colony. He stated they do not allow in-store consumption and strictly enforce age restrictions. Commissioner Overholt strongly opposed, citing health risks to youth and questioning the community benefit. The motion to approve passed 6-1 (Commissioner Overholt opposed). Staff noted that an identical SUP was previously approved by the commission and council for a similar use in the same district.
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Uh, if you would please silence your cell phones and other devices. I'm calling this meeting to order at 6 30 p.m. May 2nd, 2024 for the meeting of the planning and zoning commission of the city of Carrollton. The commission consists of nine members, two um two of whom are not present tonight, and that's uh Commissioner Willadine Martin and Commissioner Mark Yarborough. So there are still seven commissioners present. This commission has final authority on certain items and 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 application 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, the planning and zoning commission is restricted from discussing or taking action on items not listed on the agenda. Approval of a subdivision or subdivision plat or replat is required by state law if the plat meets all the 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 the city council chambers. The items on the agenda under the 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 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 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. If anyone at this time would um cares to make comments on those items, you're welcome to come forward. Yes, Commissioner Foster. Yes, I make a motion that we approve consent agenda items one through three. Um, and further that as to item number two, PLRP 2024-038. That we also find that the right of way is necessary and proportional for the development. And items two and three are approving with stipulations. With staff stipulations, yes. Thank you, Commissioner Foster. Yes, Commissioner Powell. I second the motion. Thank you, Commissioner Powell. Motion was made by Commissioner Foster and seconded by Commissioner Powell to approve the consent agenda items for one through three with staff stipulations as item two and three, and that the right-of-way dedication is necessary and proportional to the proposed development on item two. Is there any additional discussion on the motion before we move to a vote? Not let's move to a vote. The motion passes with seven commissioners voting for and two commissioners being absent. Now we're going to proceed to the public hearing portion of the agenda tonight, starting with agenda item number four, which is to hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending the zoning to establish a special use permit to allow short-term rental on an approximately 9100 square foot lot zone PD-169 for the SF-12 over 20 single family residential district and located at 1829 East Belt Line Road and approximately 300 feet west of Josie Lane, amending the official zoning map accordingly. This is case number PLSUP 2024-008-1829 East Belt Line Road short-term rental. Our case coordinator tonight is Mr. Michael McCauley.