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Carrollton Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - October 10, 2024: Bed and Breakfast Special Use Permit Denied

Planning and Zoning Commission — Thursday, October 10, 2024
BodyCarrollton, Texas
SessionPlanning and Zoning Commission
DateThursday, October 10, 2024
StatusFILED
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Speaker 1

0:00

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.

0:02

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

0:06

I'm calling this meeting to order at 635 on October 3, 2024

Unassigned speaker

0:12

for

Speaker 1

0:12

the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Carrollton.

0:15

This commission consists of nine members, eight of whom are present.

0:19

One who is absent, that's Willad Dean Martin, Vice Chair.

0:25

So this commission has final authority on certain items and advisory role on others.

0:31

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

0:39

If the applicant makes a written request in accordance with the city ordinance.

1:50

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

2:00

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

2:06

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.

2:15

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

2:21

The public hearing portion of the 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 commission to respond to public testimony or 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

2:46

you.

Speaker 1

2:56

The first order of business is to hear the public comments for agenda items one and two, which is the approval of the September 5th, 2024 meeting minutes and case number PLFP 2024-141.

3:10

International Business Park 190 edition, phase one, lots one and two, block A and lot one, block B.

3:19

Our case coordinators and assembly offer on that tonight.

3:23

Thank you very much.

3:25

Is there anybody in the audience with comments that would like to um comment on the consent agenda tonight?

3:36

Are there any commissioners that have any comments about the consent agenda or would like to pull an item for individual consideration or wish to make a motion?

Unassigned speaker

4:00

I'm

Speaker 1

4:00

gonna need technical support for a second.

4:02

I can't see

Unassigned speaker

4:03

the

Speaker 1

4:04

thing rebooted.

4:41

Sorry, this will take a minute.

4:43

Appreciate your patience on this.

5:12

Okay.

5:15

I've never used it that way, no.

5:18

Come on, I'm main

Unassigned speaker

5:19

page there.

Speaker 1

5:25

Okay, fine.

5:28

Yeah, that's

Unassigned speaker

5:29

good.

Speaker 1

5:32

Thank

Unassigned speaker

5:33

you.

Speaker 1

5:33

Thank you for your patience.

5:35

Yes, Commissioner Foster.

Speaker 2

5:37

Um, yes, I make a motion that we approve those items on the consent agenda, including the September 5th, 2024 minutes, and uh case number PLFP 2024-141, and find that the right-of-way dedication is necessary and proportional to the proposed development.

Speaker 1

6:00

And that is with stipulations, correct?

6:02

Yes,

Speaker 2

6:03

with staff stipulations.

Speaker 1

6:04

Thank you, Commissioner Foster.

6:06

Yes, Commissioner Doyle.

Speaker 3

6:08

I second that motion.

Speaker 1

6:10

Thank you, Commissioner Doyle.

6:13

So the motion was made by Commissioner Foster and seconded by Commissioner Doyle to approve the consent agenda consent agenda for items one and two.

Unassigned speaker

6:22

Uh

Speaker 1

6:22

is there any additional discussion on the motion by the commissioners before we move to vote?

6:30

Not let's move to vote.

Unassigned speaker

6:46

Okay,

Speaker 1

6:46

the motion passes unanimously with Commissioner Willendine Martin being absent.

Unassigned speaker

6:59

Now

Speaker 1

6:59

we're going to proceed to the public hearing portion of the agenda tonight, starting

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Short Term Rentals██████████████████████████████████████38%
Zoning And Land Use████████████████████████████████32%
Procedural██████████████████████22%
Community Engagement████4%
Public Safety████4%
Summary of Proceedings

Carrollton Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - October 10, 2024: Bed and Breakfast Special Use Permit Denied

The Carrollton Planning and Zoning Commission met on October 10, 2024, with eight of nine members present. The commission approved the consent agenda and held a public hearing on a proposed bed and breakfast special use permit at 4204 Harvest Hill Court. Following public testimony and deliberation, the commission voted 6-2 to deny the permit, with the applicant having 10 days to appeal to the city council.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved the September 5, 2024 meeting minutes.
  • Approved Case PLFP 2024-141 (International Business Park 190 Edition, Phase One, Lots 1-2, Block A and Lot 1, Block B), including right-of-way dedication, with staff stipulations. Motion passed unanimously (8-0, with one absent).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Applicant (Panyal Rotanasin): Expressed desire to create additional income by offering a short-term room rental (bed and breakfast) in his home, noting it would be used about 20% of the time and would be less intrusive than a full-house rental. He stated he contacted the city proactively to obtain the required permit.
  • Opponents (17 public comment cards, 1 letter; four speakers):
    • Yolanda Torres (4201 Harvest Hill Court): Concerned about safety, congestion, and changing the character of the quiet cul-de-sac; wished the neighborhood had been notified earlier.
    • Alicia Gillen (4207 Harvest Hill Court): Opposed to creating a “hotel room” in a residential area; cited safety, congestion, and potential for increased turnover and property taxes.
    • Christopher Alderson (2062 Arbor Creek): Worried about setting a precedent for more short-term rentals; loss of community character.
    • Sheridan Gary (4300 Harvest Hill Road): Moved from a Brooklyn neighborhood with a bed and breakfast that experienced crime; concerned about safety and quiet enjoyment of her home.

Discussion Items

  • Staff Presentation (Mike McCauley): Outlined the property details (7,009 sq ft lot, 3,000 sq ft home with four bedrooms). The bed and breakfast differs from a short-term rental because the owner must reside on-site. The home has been operating as a B&B since early 2024 with no police, fire, or code violations. Staff recommended approval with stipulations requiring owner occupancy, annual inspection, and compliance with lodging regulations.
  • Commissioner Questions:
    • Confirmed parking is in back alley/driveway; no street parking allowed for guests.
    • Clarified that no signage is permitted.
    • Parking concerns addressed: homeowner may park on the street if needed.
  • Commissioner Deliberation:
    • Commissioner Overholton noted that most B&Bs are at the edge of residential areas, not in the middle of a neighborhood; expressed concern about impact.
    • Commissioner Doyle distinguished B&Bs from short-term rentals, noting the owner’s presence; was sympathetic but recognized neighborhood opposition.
    • Commissioner Powell and others weighed the evidence.

Key Outcomes

  • Vote on Case PLSUP 2024-101 (4204 Harvest Hill Court Bed and Breakfast): Motion to close the public hearing and approve the special use permit with stipulations failed by a vote of 2 in favor (Commissioners Doyle and Powell) to 6 against. Commissioner Willadine Martin was absent.
  • Result: The special use permit was denied. The applicant has 10 calendar days from the public hearing to submit a written appeal to the city council.
  • Staff Reports: Commissioner Shapiro reported that the city council denied a short-term rental at 2510 Canterbury (5-1) and approved a Kittleton Arcade near 99 Ranch Shopping Center (unanimous) on September 24, 2024.

Meeting Transcript

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. If you would please silence your cell phones and the other devices you may have. I'm calling this meeting to order at 635 on October 3, 2024 for the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Carrollton. This commission consists of nine members, eight of whom are present. One who is absent, that's Willad Dean Martin, Vice Chair. So this commission has final authority on certain items and advisory role on others. In the case of 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 the city ordinance. After any questions from the commission of staff and the applicant, the commission will provide opportunity for individuals to speak on the case. When it is your time to speak, please come forward to the podium to give your name and address for the record. 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 portion 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 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 the public comments for agenda items one and two, which is the approval of the September 5th, 2024 meeting minutes and case number PLFP 2024-141. International Business Park 190 edition, phase one, lots one and two, block A and lot one, block B. Our case coordinators and assembly offer on that tonight. Thank you very much. Is there anybody in the audience with comments that would like to um comment on the consent agenda tonight? Are there any commissioners that have any comments about the consent agenda or would like to pull an item for individual consideration or wish to make a motion? I'm gonna need technical support for a second. I can't see the thing rebooted. Sorry, this will take a minute. Appreciate your patience on this. Okay. I've never used it that way, no. Come on, I'm main page there. Okay, fine. Yeah, that's good. Thank you. Thank you for your patience. Yes, Commissioner Foster. Um, yes, I make a motion that we approve those items on the consent agenda, including the September 5th, 2024 minutes, and uh case number PLFP 2024-141, and find that the right-of-way dedication is necessary and proportional to the proposed development. And that is with stipulations, correct? Yes, with staff stipulations. Thank you, Commissioner Foster. Yes, Commissioner Doyle.

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