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MINUTES
The Plan Commission of the City of Garland convened in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 22, 2023, in the Council Chambers at the William E. Dollar Municipal Building, 200 N. Fifth Street, Garland, Texas, with the following members present:
Present:
Chairman Scott Roberts
Commissioner Wayne Dalton
2nd Vice Chair Douglas Williams
Commissioner Michael Rose
Commissioner Rich Aubin
Plan Commissioner Georgie Cornelius
Absent:
1st Vice Chair Julius Jenkins
Commissioner Stephanie Paris
Staff Present:
Will Guerin, Planning Director
Nabiha Ahmed, Lead Development Planner
Matthew Wolverton, Development Planner
Shawn Roten, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Evelyn Martinez, Planning Technician
Elisa Morales, Secretary
CONSENT AGENDA
All items under this section are recommended for approval by a single motion of the Plan Commission, without discussion. The Plan Commission has had the opportunity to review each of these items during a pre-meeting. The Chairman will announce the agenda and provide an opportunity for members of the audience and the Plan Commission to request that an item be removed and considered separately.
Motion
was made by Commissioner Aubin to
approve
the Consent Agenda except item 3b which was requested to be pulled by a visitor. Seconded by Commissioner Williams.
Motion carried
:
6
Ayes,
0
Nays.
1.
MINUTES
a.
Consider approval of the Plan Commission Minutes for the May 8, 2023 meeting.
APPROVED
2.
MISCELLANEOUS
a.
Impact Fee Report
APPROVED
3.
PLATS
a.
P 23-15 - Tricon Garland Preliminary Plat
APPROVED
b.
P 23-16 - LCG Firewheel Final
Maxwell Fisher with ZoneDev representing the Dyer family who owns the property to the east of the subject plat, 2502 Grandview Dr., Richardson, TX, asked the Commission if the plat was approved with the access easements, would a future development on the Dyer family property be allowed with the current access easements.
Commissioner Aubin requested clarification from the attorney as to whether Mr. Fisher's question was out of the Commission's jurisdiction to discuss. Attorney Roten advised Chair Roberts to abstain from answering any questions not on the agenda as a topic for discussion.
Motion
was made by Commissioner Williams to
approve
the plat as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Aubin.
Motion carried
:
6
Ayes,
0
Nays.
APPROVED
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Speaker Regulations:
Anyone wishing to speak for, against, or on agenda items must fill out a speaker card and give it to the Plan Commission Secretary before speaking (cards are located at the entrance to the Council Chambers). The Chairman will recognize speakers; he may impose a time limit and may provide for rebuttal. All comments and testimony are to be presented from the podium.
4.
ZONING
a.
Consideration of the application of
Masterplan
, requesting approval of a Change in Zoning from Two-Family (2F) District and Community Retail (CR) District to a Planned Development (PD) District for Multi-Family-2 (MF-2) Uses. This property is located at 110, 117, and 119 Garfield Street and 121 Grant Street. (District 8) (Z 22-15 – Zoning)
The applicant, Amy Mathews, 2201 Main St., Dallas, TX, provided an overview of the request, and remained available for questions.
Motion
was made by Commissioner Dalton to close the public hearing and
approve
the application per staff recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Cornelius.
Motion carried
:
6
Ayes,
0
Nays.
APPROVED
b.
Consideration of the application
Masterplan
, requesting approval of a Detail Plan for Multi-Family development. This property is located at 110, 117, and 119 Garfield Street and 121 Grant Street. (District 8) (Z 22-15 – Detail Plan)
Motion
was made by Commissioner Dalton to close the public hearing and
approve
the application per staff recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Cornelius.
Motion carried
:
6
Ayes,
0
Nays.
APPROVED
c.
Consideration of the application of
Robert Nunez (Alchemi Design Group)
, requesting approval of a Change in Zoning from Planned Development (PD) District 69-31 to Community Retail (CR) District. This property is located at 1910 Pendleton Drive. (District 5) (File Z 22-70 – Zoning)
The applicant, Robert Nunez, 513 Mulberry Ln., Desoto, Texas, remained available for questions.
Commissioner Aubin requested clarification as to whether there would be on-site retail sales.
The applicant clarified that most of the sales would be online and that the showroom would be used mainly to display the items for sale.
Commissioner Dalton requested clarification on the length of the Specific Use Provision.
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant's request was for five years for the Specific Use Provision. Staff is in agreement with the shorter length of the Specific Use Provision given the potential of future re-development along the 635 corridor.
Motion
was made by Commissioner Aubin to close the public hearing and
approve
the application with staff recommendation for the length of five years for the Specific Use Provision. Seconded by Commissioner Rose.
Motion carried
:
6
Ayes,
0
Nays.
APPROVED
d.
Consideration of the application of
Robert Nunez (Alchemi Design Group)
, requesting approval of a Specific Use Provision for a Warehouse, Office/Showroom (indoors only). This property is located at 1910 Pendleton Drive. (District 5) (File Z 22-70 – Specific Use Provision)
Motion
was made by Commissioner Aubin to close the public hearing and
approve
the application with staff recommendation for the length of five years for the Specific Use Provision. Seconded by Commissioner Rose.
Motion carried
:
6
Ayes,
0
Nays.
APPROVED
e.
Consideration of the application of
Robert Nunez (Alchemi Design Group)
, requesting approval of a Plan for a Warehouse, Office/Showroom (indoors only) use. This property is located at 1910 Pendleton Drive. (District 5) (File Z 22-70 – Plan)
Motion
was made by Commissioner Aubin to close the public hearing and
approve
the application with staff recommendation for the length of five years for the Specific Use Provision. Seconded by Commissioner Rose.
Motion carried
:
6
Ayes,
0
Nays.
APPROVED
f.
Consideration of the application of
Spiars Engineering
, requesting approval of a Change in Zoning from Community Office (CO) District and Neighborhood Office (NO) District to a Planned Development (PD) District for Multi-Family-2 (MF-2) Uses. This property is located at 413 and 505 West Centerville Road and 510 Candlewood Lane. (District 5) (File Z 23-05 - Zoning)
Representing the applicant, Scott Theeringer, 3500 Maple Avenue, Dallas, Texas, and Mark Ewing, 104 Forest Lane, McKinney, Texas 75069, provided an overview of the request, and remained available for questions.
There was discussion between the Plan Commission and Mr. Theeringer regarding the timeline of the development, possible traffic study for the area, site lines and landscape plans for the property, deviations for the building of the car ports and access to the subject property.
Mr. Theeringer informed the Commission that the plan would be to begin immediately with the development and that the Transportation Department did not deem a traffic study necessary for the development. In regards to the landscape plan, mature trees would be purchased for the development. The only access to the property would be from Centerville Road.
Staff clarified that any deviation approvals could be achieved through the approval of the Planned Development.
Residents speaking in opposition:
Cara Roberts, 421 Valley Park Dr., Garland, Texas
Maureen Valdivia Reyes, 513 Candlewood Ln., Garland, Texas
Kathy Johnson, 514 Candelwood Ln., Garland, Texas
Lester D. Emery, 517 Candlewood Ln., Garland, Texas
Margaret Anderson, 526 Candlewood Ln., Garland, Texas
Sam Pierre-Auguste, 518 Shadewell Dr., Garland, Texas
Travis B. Hicks, 502 Sequoia Dr., Garland, Texas
David McNeely, 3918 Keele Dr., Garland, Texas
Donna McNeely, 3918 Keele Dr., Garland, Texas
Patricia Harris, 4002 Keele, Dr., Garland, Texas
Maxine Priebe, 506 Candlewood Ln., Garland, Texas
Sandra Capizzi, 4202 Kazak, Garland, Texas
Amy Ware, 514 Cashmere Dr., Garland, Texas
Monika Sherlund, 433 Valley Park Dr., Garland, Texas
Teri Aeschbacher, 4001 Keele Dr., Garland, Texas
Skep Corcoran, 4126 Keele Dr., Garland, Texas
Kelly York, 701 Bardfield Ave., Garland, Texas
Syed Rehman, 4117 Niagara St., Garland, Texas
Joshua O'Connell, 601 Shadwell Dr., Garland, Texas
David Schuler, 4210 Kazak St., Garland, Texas
Maria Martinez, 4210 Keele Dr., Garland, Texas
Jovani Hernandez, 4118 Keele Dr., Garland, Texas
Harold Hinsley, 4002 Kazak St., Garland, Texas
Mariel Stafford, 4117 Keele Dr., Garland, Texas
Bobbi Johnston, 3917 Keele Dr., Garland, Texas
Cynthia Cleveland, 4205 Augusta, Garland, Texas
Residents not speaking but in opposition:
Terri Bradshaw, 518 Candlewood Ln., Garland, Texas
Kim Lee, 433 Valley Park Dr., Garland, Texas
Mitchell Crafton, 510 Mayfield Avenue, Garland, Texas
Abeling Fitzpatrick, 510 Mayfield Avenue, Garland, Texas
Gloria Corcoran, 4126 Keele Dr., Garland, Texas
Nancy Karen Shaw, 4134 Keele Dr., Garland, Texas
George Brockmann, 4010 Keele Dr., Garland, Texas
Ronald Merkledove, 3810 Keele Dr., Garland, Texas
Martha A. Washington, 609 Bardfield Ave., Garland, Texas
Margaret Doering, 317 Bardfield Ave., Garland, Texas
Luis V. Rodriguez, 405 Cashmere Dr., Garland, Texas
Oralia Mendez, 4225 Keystone, Garland, Texas
Donna Nichols, 517 Shadwell, Garland, Texas
Angus David, 4125 Keele Dr., Garland, Texas
Jackie Kay David, 4125 Keele Dr., Garland, Texas
Lila Clay, 3917 Kazak, Garland, Texas
Virginia M. Davis, 3902 Keele Dr., Garland, Texas
James W. Davis, 3902 Keele Dr., Garland, Texas
Residents speaking in favor:
Joseph McDermott, 1717 Hilltop Dr., Garland, Texas
The civil engineer representing the applicant, Mark Ewing, provided additional information regarding the development in response to the citizens comments. In regards to the emergency access that was mentioned, Mr. Ewing clarified that at no time would residents have access to this exit, it would strictly be for the use of emergency personnel. The composition of the units would be 1 to 2 bedroom units max and 1 bedroom efficiency. Water pressure studies have been made and the developer is willing to make any adjustments to compensate for any low water pressure.
Scott Theeringer addressed the landscaping concerns and explained that a professional property management company would be hired to address those issues. In regards to concerns over the residents of the development, Mr. Theeringer explained that the development would be market rate. Mr. Theeringer clarified that the developer would be willing to participate in a traffic study to address any concerns regarding traffic as a result of the development.
Commissioner Rose asked Mr. Theeringer if the developer would be willing to work with the City and pay for a traffic light at the entrance to the development. Mr. Theeringer explained that they would be willing to consider anything that would help the area and keep everyone safe.
Motion
was made by Commissioner Aubin to close the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Rose.
Motion carried
:
6
Ayes,
0
Nays.
Commissioner Aubin provided clarification on the permitted uses for the property.
Commissioner Rose asked for clarification from the attorney as to whether the Commission could postpone the consideration of the applicant.
Commissioner Dalton addressed the concerns for traffic around the development. Commissioner Dalton also expressed that he would be in favor of a 3-story apartment complex over the proposed 4-story.
Commissioner Cornelius expressed her concerns around the increased traffic around the development.
Chair Roberts provided some suggestions that Council may want to consider including a traffic study of Centerville Road and requiring car ports for the development. Chair Roberts also expressed his content with the emergency access that was restricted to the residents. Chair Roberts also expressed his concerns over the 4-story development and lack of landscaping throughout the property.
Motion
was made by Commissioner Aubin to
approve
the application with the provision for an 8-foot solid masonry fence and for car ports to be allowed. Motion failed for lack of a second.
Motion
was made by Commissioner Rose to
deny
the application. Seconded by Commissioner Williams.
Motion carried
:
5
Ayes,
1
Nay by Commissioner Aubin.
DENIED
g.
Consideration of the application of
Spiars Engineering
, requesting approval of a Detail Plan for Multi-Family development. This property is located at 413 and 505 West Centerville Road and 510 Candlewood Lane. (District 5) (File Z 23-05 – Detail Plan)
Motion
was made by Commissioner Rose
deny
the application. Seconded by Commissioner Williams.
Motion carried
:
5
Ayes,
1
Nay by Commissioner Aubin.
DENIED
h.
Consideration of the application of
Smiths-Haven
, requesting approval of a Change in Zoning from Agricultural (AG) District to Neighborhood Office (NO) District. This property at 1521 and 1613 Rowlett Road. (District 3) (File Z 23-13)
Motion
was made by Commissioner Dalton to close the public hearing and
approve
the application. Seconded by Commissioner Williams.
Motion carried
:
6
Ayes,
0
Nays.
APPROVED
5.
ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before the Plan Commission, the meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
CITY OF GARLAND, TEXAS
/s/ Scott Roberts, Chairman
/s/ Elisa Morales, Secretary
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