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Carrollton Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - September 5, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission — Thursday, September 5, 2024
BodyCarrollton, Texas
SessionPlanning and Zoning Commission
DateThursday, September 5, 2024
StatusFILED
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Speaker 1

0:01

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.

0:03

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

0:07

I'm calling this meeting to order at 6 35 p.m.

0:11

September 5th, 2024

Unassigned speaker

0:13

for

Speaker 1

0:13

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

0:16

This commission consists of nine members, seven of whom are present tonight, with two being absent, and the two commissioners being absent are Commissioner Mark Yarborough and Commissioner Doyle.

0:33

Excuse me for a second.

0:42

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

0:47

In the case of advisory items, the commission's recommendation for denial will be considered by city council.

0:53

If the applicant makes a written request in accordance with city ordinance, the commission conducts its business in accordance with the opposite agenda, copies of which are in the lobby outside these chambers.

1:05

In accordance with the state open meetings act, the planning and zoning commission is restricted from discussion or to taking action on items that are not a listed on the are not listed on the agenda.

1:18

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

1:28

A plat is deemed approved by operation of law.

1:31

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.

1:48

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

1:56

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

2:05

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.

2:14

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

2:22

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

2:28

The public hearing portions of the cases considered tonight are intended to be an opportunity for the public to be heard by the commission, and it is not an opportunity for the commission to respond to public testimony or answer questions from the public.

2:44

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

2:53

Thank

Unassigned speaker

2:53

you.

Unassigned speaker

3:02

Um

Speaker 1

3:03

for the consent agenda for items one through three, which is the approval of the August 1st meeting minutes.

3:11

Case number PLRP 2024-119, Trinity Medical Center, Lots 2R-1, 2R-2, block 1, and case number PLRP 2024-116.

3:33

Is there anybody in the audience with comments for this consent agenda tonight?

3:38

So you can please come forward at this time.

Speaker 2

4:00

Yes, Commissioner Powell.

4:03

Thank you, Mr.

4:04

Chairman.

4:05

I move that we vote to approve the consent agenda as presented.

Speaker 1

4:15

And that's approving items number two and three with stipulations.

4:22

Thank you, Mr.

4:22

Powell.

4:24

Yes, Commissioner Foster.

Speaker 3

4:26

I second that motion.

Speaker 1

4:27

Thank you, Commissioner Foster.

4:29

So motion was made by Commissioner Powell and seconded by Commissioner Foster to approve the consent agenda items one through three with two items two and three being approved with stipulations.

4:45

By the commissioners before we move to a vote.

5:05

The item passes unanimously with Commissioner Yarborough and Commissioner Doyle being absent.

Unassigned speaker

5:12

That

Speaker 1

5:12

was 7-4.

Unassigned speaker

5:24

Now

Speaker 1

5:25

we're going to proceed to the public hearing portion of the agenda, starting with 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 0.23 acre lot zoned SF 10 over 18 single family residential district and located at 2510 Canterbury Drive, amending the official zoning map accordingly.

5:55

This is case number PLSUP 2024-097 2510 Canterbury Drive short-term rental.

6:05

And our case coordinator tonight for this item is Mr.

6:08

Michael McCauley.

Speaker 4

6:10

Thank you, Mr.

6:11

Chairman, members of the commission, good evening, Mike McCauley Planning Department.

6:16

The approximately 2300 square foot house consists of four bedrooms and is a is located within a single family subdivision.

6:27

The house has direct access to the alley in the back and does not have any uh access from Canterbury Drive.

6:38

There have been no code violations or police call outs to speak of on this property.

Unassigned speaker

6:44

Uh

Speaker 4

6:44

staff believes the proposal for this particular property is reasonable and recommends approval with stipulations that are outlined in your report.

6:53

However, should you recommend approval uh staff suggest you make the motion to include amending stipulation number four uh where so it would read the use is limited to allowing six individuals instead of five to stay at the short-term rental

Unassigned speaker

7:13

of

Speaker 4

7:13

the scribner errors on my part.

Unassigned speaker

7:16

Uh

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Short Term Rentals█████████████████████████████████33%
Zoning And Land Use████████████████████████████28%
Procedural██████████████████████████26%
Public Safety██████6%
Arts And Culture████4%
Public Engagement██2%
Homelessness█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Carrollton Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - September 5, 2024

The Carrollton Planning and Zoning Commission convened on September 5, 2024, at 6:35 PM (agenda noted 6:30 PM). Seven of nine members were present. The agenda included a consent agenda and three public hearings regarding special use permits (SUPs). The commission denied a short-term rental permit, approved an amusement arcade permit, and denied a hookah lounge expansion.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of the August 1, 2024 meeting minutes.
  • Replat for Trinity Medical Center (Case PLRP 2024-119).
  • Replat for Rizvi Addition (Case PLRP 2024-116). The consent agenda was approved unanimously (7-0) with staff stipulations on the replats.

Public Hearings & Discussion Items

Item 4: Short-Term Rental (2510 Canterbury Drive) - PLSUP 2024-097

  • Staff Position: Recommended approval with stipulations.
  • Applicant Position: Chris Choi expressed full support for the SUP on behalf of the property owners and management company, detailing his experience managing similar properties and specific guest management policies to prevent neighborhood disruption.
  • Public Testimony: Five written comments in opposition were received; none spoken.
  • Key Outcome: The motion to approve failed 1-6 (Commissioner Martin in favor). The applicant has 10 days to appeal to the City Council.

Item 5: Amusement Arcade (2450 Old Denton Road, Suite 308) - PLSUP 2024-096

  • Staff Position: Recommended approval for the 1,039 sq ft Kiddleton Arcade, proposing 113 gaming devices with no alcohol.
  • Applicant Position: Did not speak.
  • Public Testimony: None.
  • Key Outcome: The motion to approve passed 6-1 (Commissioner Foster dissenting). The case will be forwarded to the City Council on October 22, 2024.

Item 6: Smoking Lounge (Hookah Lounge) Expansion (2640 Old Denton Road, Suites 132 & 140) - PLSUP 2024-115

  • Staff Position: Recommended denial based on a documented history of police calls to the existing lounge.
  • Applicant Position: Owner Cushish argued the expansion would improve the space and that past police calls were not representative of current operations.
  • Public Testimony: One written comment in support was received.
  • Key Outcome: The motion to approve failed 1-6 (Commissioner Powell in favor). The applicant has 10 days to file a written appeal to the City Council.

Staff Reports / Other Business

  • An update was provided on the August 6, 2024 City Council meeting: an SUP for a fitness/event center was denied, and an SUP for a learning center was approved.
  • Commissioners were reminded of the Texas APA Conference on October 16-18, 2024.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.

Meeting Transcript

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. If you would please silence your cell phones and other devices. I'm calling this meeting to order at 6 35 p.m. September 5th, 2024 for the meeting of the planning and zoning commission of the city of Carrollton. This commission consists of nine members, seven of whom are present tonight, with two being absent, and the two commissioners being absent are Commissioner Mark Yarborough and Commissioner Doyle. Excuse me for a second. 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 opposite 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 discussion or to taking action on items that are not a listed on the are not listed on the agenda. Approval of a subdivision 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 a plat by the planning commission is taken within 30 days after a plat meeting, all requirements is filed. 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 an 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, and it is not an opportunity for the commission to respond to public testimony or answer questions from the public. After the case presentation and public testimony period is completed, the commission will conduct any discussions and action as appropriate. Thank you. Um for the consent agenda for items one through three, which is the approval of the August 1st meeting minutes. Case number PLRP 2024-119, Trinity Medical Center, Lots 2R-1, 2R-2, block 1, and case number PLRP 2024-116. Is there anybody in the audience with comments for this consent agenda tonight? So you can please come forward at this time. Yes, Commissioner Powell. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that we vote to approve the consent agenda as presented. And that's approving items number two and three with stipulations. Thank you, Mr. Powell. Yes, Commissioner Foster. I second that motion. Thank you, Commissioner Foster. So motion was made by Commissioner Powell and seconded by Commissioner Foster to approve the consent agenda items one through three with two items two and three being approved with stipulations. By the commissioners before we move to a vote. The item passes unanimously with Commissioner Yarborough and Commissioner Doyle being absent. That was 7-4. Now we're going to proceed to the public hearing portion of the agenda, starting with 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 0.23 acre lot zoned SF 10 over 18 single family residential district and located at 2510 Canterbury Drive, amending the official zoning map accordingly. This is case number PLSUP 2024-097 2510 Canterbury Drive short-term rental. And our case coordinator tonight for this item is Mr. Michael McCauley. Thank you, Mr.

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