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Carrollton Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - September 4, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission — Thursday, September 4, 2025
BodyCarrollton, Texas
SessionPlanning and Zoning Commission
DateThursday, September 4, 2025
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Speaker numbers apply only to this recording. Names come from transcript evidence. “Possibly” marks uncertain attribution.

Speaker 1

0:02

Ladies and gentlemen, um, if you would please silence your cell phones and other devices at this time.

0:08

I'm calling the meeting to order at 6 34 p.m.

0:12

September 4th, 2025 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 are here tonight, with Vice Chair Kramer and Commissioner Doyle being absent.

Unassigned speaker

0:28

So

Speaker 1

0:29

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

0:34

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 city ordinance.

0:46

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

0:53

In accordance with the state opens meeting act, the planning and zoning commission is restricted from discussing or taking action on items that are not listed on the agenda.

1:03

Approval of a subdivision or replat or plat or replat is required by state law.

1:10

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.

1:29

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

1:35

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 if you've not already done

Unassigned speaker

1:45

so.

Speaker 1

1:45

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

1:53

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

2:02

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

2:11

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

2:18

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

2:24

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

2:32

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

2:39

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

2:47

Thank you.

Unassigned speaker

2:50

So

Speaker 1

2:51

the first order of business tonight is to hear the public comments for the two consent agenda items, which is the approval of the August 7th, 2020 by meeting minutes and case number PLPP 2025-135 lifetime Carrollton lots two through six block A.

3:11

Is there anybody in the audience with any comments for either one of these agenda items tonight?

3:17

So you can come forward at this time.

3:40

Yes, Commissioner Martin.

3:53

It is stipulation number three.

Speaker 2

4:02

That's correct.

Speaker 1

4:13

Yes, Commissioner Martin.

4:15

Continue.

Speaker 3

4:31

The second line of um stipulation number three deleted.

Unassigned speaker

4:36

Is that

Speaker 3

4:36

correct?

Speaker 1

4:38

Thank you, Commissioner Martin.

4:40

Yes, Commissioner Herman.

Speaker 4

4:42

I would like to second that.

4:43

Thank

Unassigned speaker

4:44

you.

Speaker 1

4:46

Thank you, Commissioner Herman.

4:47

So a motion was

Speaker 5

4:49

sorry, Commissioners.

Speaker 1

4:50

Can you

Speaker 5

4:50

clarify a little bit on what we're changing?

Speaker 1

4:55

It was uh stipulation number three on agenda item number two.

Unassigned speaker

5:00

The second line of um stipulation number three deleted that correct thank you commissioner martin yes commissioner herman I would like to second that thank you thank you Commissioner Herman so a motion was sorry commissioners can you clarify a little bit on what we're changing or it was uh stipulation number three on agenda item number two the second sentence was being striked with the with the addresses yes okay okay thank you your honor okay so the motion was made by Commissioner Martin and seconded by Commissioner Herman to approve the two consented agenda items is there any additional discussion or motion um or discussion on the agenda items before we move to a vote no so then let's move to a vote so the boat motion passes unanimously with seven members present and vice chair cramer being absent commissioner doyle being absent so the the first uh public hearing agenda item tonight is number three which is to hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending the zoning for an approximately 11.2 acre track zoned planned development district 39 PD 39 for the multifamily residential district 18 and located at 3500 Old Denton Road to repeal and replace ordinance number two nine zero five re-establishing plan development 39 to increase the maximum building height for the assisted living facility to three stories to modify conceptual plans and revised development standards amending the official zoning map accordingly this is case number plz 2025-132 Aspen's Rose Mead Senior Living and our case coordinate coordinator tonight is Mr.

Speaker 1

7:05

Michael McCauley

Unassigned speaker

7:08

thank

Speaker 6

7:08

you Mr.

Unassigned speaker

7:09

Chairman and is there the commission good evening there we go Avenue de Carrollton was established in or excuse me the applicant's request is to amend the PD which will allow the applicant to do redevelop the site from a two-story facility to a three-story facility with single story three four and five unit villas the site plan shows where it's in compliance with everything with respect to pervious surface uh building lot coverage setbacks as well as parking requirements the PD amendments include the modification of the conceptual plans that basically include only one plan in the current PD which is the site plan but this um proposal will allow instead of the two story facility out there a three story building as well include along the southern portion of the site the three four and five unit single story villas you'll notice on this site that it's um this little over 11 acre site the southern portion of it is undevelopable which is over five acres that portion is in a um large drainage easement which varies between 135 feet in width and 210 feet in width further that drainage easement uh includes a FEMA flood way itself so that's why you might see the clustering on this site to the north for this development proposal and there they're even though they'll be in compliance with the density level here's the four sided building architecture of the proposal for the main building you notice on the first floor you do have garages in conjunction with the units as well the second and third floor solely units I mean that makes sense here's the villas themselves they're all consistent whether they're three four or five unit single story and here's a sight line from um the the facility that goes across the street from um old den road keep in mind this building is about at least 80 feet from the right of way and you got 135 foot right away itself so it's quite a distance from the single family on the other side to the west to the north it's complemented by the same zoning designation MF 18 with two story multifamily along the southern portion of it though based on the slope of the the site there are three stories or three levels on the southern part of the apartments to the north

Unassigned speaker

10:00

And you got 135-foot right away itself, so it's quite a distance from the single family on the other side to the west.

Speaker 6

10:09

To the north, it's complemented

Unassigned speaker

10:11

by

Speaker 6

10:12

the same zoning designation, MF-18, with two-story multifamily.

10:19

Along the southern portion of it, though, based on the slope of the site, there

Unassigned speaker

10:24

are

Speaker 6

10:25

three stories or three levels

Unassigned speaker

10:27

on

Speaker 6

10:27

the southern part of the apartments to the north.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning And Land Use█████████████████████████████████████████████72%
Procedural██████9%
Parking Management██████9%
Affordable Housing████6%
Senior Services███4%
Summary of Proceedings

Carrollton Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Summary - September 4, 2025

The Carrollton Planning and Zoning Commission met on September 4, 2025, at 6:34 PM. Seven of nine members were present, with Vice Chair Kramer and Commissioner Doyle absent. The commission approved a consent agenda and forwarded three zoning items to the City Council for its October 14, 2025 meeting.

Consent Calendar

  • Meeting Minutes: Approved the August 7, 2025 meeting minutes.
  • Life Time Carrollton Preliminary Plat (PLPP 2025-135): Approved the preliminary plat for an approximately 55.91-acre tract at the northwest corner of Parker Road and Plano Parkway. A modification was made to strike the second line of stipulation number three before the unanimous vote.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Aspens Rosemeade Senior Living (PLZ 2025-132): Keith Wilson spoke in opposition, expressing concern for his mother-in-law, a current resident, who may be displaced without affordable alternatives.
  • Avenida Carrollton Covered Parking (PLZ 2025-137): No public testimony was provided.
  • CZO (CC) District Text Amendment (PLZT 2025-120): No public testimony was provided.

Discussion Items

  • Aspens Rosemeade Senior Living: The commission considered a proposal to amend PD-39 for an 11.2-acre site at 3500 Old Denton Road. The project involves complete redevelopment of an existing assisted living facility from two stories to three stories, adding 94 apartments and 32 single-story villas while maintaining the same density. The applicant stated the property owner would assist current residents with relocation to other similar communities. Commissioner Foster motioned for approval with staff stipulations, specifically removing stipulation 2B.4 concerning villa height. The motion passed unanimously.
  • Avenida Carrollton Covered Parking: The commission considered a request to amend PD-132 for a 10-acre site at the northwest corner of Josey Lane and Arbor Creek Drive to permit 77 additional covered parking structures, bringing the total to 125. Discussion covered the phasing of the project. Commissioner Foster motioned for approval with staff stipulations. The motion passed 6-1, with Commissioner Martin voting against.
  • CZO (CC) District Text Amendment: The commission considered a city-initiated text amendment to the zoning ordinance. The amendment removes conditional use restrictions in the Corporate Commercial District, reclassifies uses, and revises the definition of building coverage. Commissioner Herman motioned for approval. The motion passed unanimously.

Key Outcomes

  • All three public hearing items were forwarded to the City Council meeting scheduled for October 14, 2025.
  • Consent Calendar: Approved unanimously (7-0).
  • Aspens Rosemeade Senior Living: Approved unanimously (7-0).
  • Avenida Carrollton Covered Parking: Approved (6-1, Commissioner Martin dissenting).
  • CZO (CC) District Text Amendment: Approved unanimously (7-0).

Meeting Transcript

Ladies and gentlemen, um, if you would please silence your cell phones and other devices at this time. I'm calling the meeting to order at 6 34 p.m. September 4th, 2025 for the meeting of the planning and zoning commission of the city of Carrollton. This commission consists of nine members, seven of which are here tonight, with Vice Chair Kramer and Commissioner Doyle being absent. So 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 the city council if the applicant makes a written request in accordance with city ordinance. This 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 opens meeting act, the planning and zoning commission is restricted from discussing or taking action on items that are not listed on the agenda. Approval of a subdivision or replat 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 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 the planning and zoning commission consideration tonight. 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 if you've not already done so. The items on the agenda under the heading public hearing will be considered individually, beginning with case presentation. And 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 and give your name and address for the record and make any and all 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. So the first order of business tonight is to hear the public comments for the two consent agenda items, which is the approval of the August 7th, 2020 by meeting minutes and case number PLPP 2025-135 lifetime Carrollton lots two through six block A. Is there anybody in the audience with any comments for either one of these agenda items tonight? So you can come forward at this time. Yes, Commissioner Martin. It is stipulation number three. That's correct. Yes, Commissioner Martin. Continue. The second line of um stipulation number three deleted. Is that correct? Thank you, Commissioner Martin. Yes, Commissioner Herman. I would like to second that. Thank you. Thank you, Commissioner Herman. So a motion was sorry, Commissioners. Can you clarify a little bit on what we're changing? It was uh stipulation number three on agenda item number two. The second line of um stipulation number three deleted that correct thank you commissioner martin yes commissioner herman I would like to second that thank you thank you Commissioner Herman so a motion was sorry commissioners can you clarify a little bit on what we're changing or it was uh stipulation number three on agenda item number two the second sentence was being striked with the with the addresses yes okay okay thank you your honor okay so the motion was made by Commissioner Martin and seconded by Commissioner Herman to approve the two consented agenda items is there any additional discussion or motion um or discussion on the agenda items before we move to a vote no so then let's move to a vote so the boat motion passes unanimously with seven members present and vice chair cramer being absent commissioner doyle being absent so the the first uh public hearing agenda item tonight is number three which is to hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending the zoning for an approximately 11.2 acre track zoned planned development district 39 PD 39 for the multifamily residential district 18 and located at 3500 Old Denton Road to repeal and replace ordinance number two nine zero five re-establishing plan development 39 to increase the maximum building height for the assisted living facility to three stories to modify conceptual plans and revised development standards amending the official zoning map accordingly this is case number plz 2025-132 Aspen's Rose Mead Senior Living and our case coordinate coordinator tonight is Mr. Michael McCauley thank you Mr.

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