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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS
MINUTES
April 17, 2006
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of University Park met on Monday,
April 17, 2006, 2006 at 5:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 3800 University
Blvd. University Park, Texas. The following are minutes of that meeting.
Commission Members Attending
Staff Members Attending
Robert H. West - Chairman
Randy Biddle
H. Reed Shawver III
Ed Freeman
Bill Foose
Doug Roach
Harry Persaud - Community Dev. Mgr
Rob Dillard - City Attorney
Jennifer Deaver- Administrative Assistant
Seated
Ed Freeman
Bea Humann
Mr. West opened the public hearing and then read the specifics of the first case.
PZ 06-007 - Hold a public hearing and consider a request by Doug Connally and
Associates Inc., representing the property owner, requesting a replat of Lot 23A, Block
16, University Heights, Third Section, being an Addition of the City of University Park,
more commonly known as 3611 Greenbrier Drive. The replat will subdivide the lot into
two single family lots located in Single family SF-2 zoning district. A variance is not
required for the approval of this replat.
Mr. West inquired if the replat met all requirements of city staff.
Mr. Persaud stated yes and that the staff recommended approval.
Mr. West inquired if there was any favoring I opposing parties that wished to speak.
None came forward, he then closed the public hearing.
Mr. West asked for a motion and Mr. Biddle moved to approve the replat, with a second
from Mr.Foose the replat was approved.
Mr. West then read the specifics of the next case.
PZ 06-002 - Lincoln Property Company, representing Highland Park lSD, requesting
approval of an amendment to Planned Development District PD-17 to allow for a batting
cage facility to be located on Douglas Avenue, North of and abutting the existing Seay
Center. The subject tract is zoned PD-17 and owned by the Highland Park Independent
School District.
Mr. West stated that the Lincoln Property Company, representing Highland Park ISD has
submitted written request to postpone this item for a later meeting. He then read the
specifics of the next case.
PZ 06-004 - Winstead, Sechrest & Minick, representing Legacy Hillcrest Investments,
LP, requesting a zoning change from Multi family MF-2, Parking P and Office 0-2
zoning district classification to Planned Development PD -32, for a tract of land situated
between Daniel and Haynie Ave and West of Hillcrest Ave., and described as lots 5 thru
12 , Block 3, University Park Addition, City of University Park. The subject tract is
zoned MF-2, P and 0-2 and owned by Legacy Hillcrest Investments, LP
Mr. Persaud briefed the commission and audience members via a power point
presentation. He gave details on the different zoned areas and then showed the amended
conceptual plan.
Mr. West elucidated to members of the audience that the public portion of the hearing
was closed and all comments from the community have been noted. He then inquired if
Mr. Art Anderson would elaborate on the changes made to proposed plan.
Mr. Art Anderson, representing Legacy Hillcrest Investments, came forward to present his
case via a power point presentation. He first gave explanation as to what changes were
made from the previous plan. Primarily, those were the additional access on Haynie and
the removal of the proposed hotel. There was also some retail and restaurant space
omitted from the proposed plan. He stated that more traffic study findings suggest these
changes alone would result in the L.O.S. remaining a level B. The L.O.S. at Daniel and
Dickens that was at a C or D would now be at a B and that although Dickens and Lovers
was not studied the L.O.S was at a B at the a.m. peak and increased at the p.m. peak.
Hillcrest and Haynie stayed at a B because of left turn only. He then stated that
improvement on Daniel was helpful having a free flow of traffic. The cueing analysis,
according to Danny Cummings, had no wiggle room and may cause a need for additional
10-25% reduction. He concluded that the proposed plan was indeed reduced by ten
percent (10%) and acknowledged that more reduction may be necessary.
Mr. West stated that he anticipated infinite changes in size. He then stated that although
there were changes made, they seem insignificant for what the community was seeking.
He noted that the current zoning is 108,000 square feet of building space and the
concerns primarily expressed were that of parking needs and an excess of building height.
Mr. Roach stated that he could not fathom an amount of 4,000 additional cars per day as
revealed in the traffic studies.
Mr. Biddle stated that he does not feel that there is any need for more traffic studies to
determine the amount of reduction needed in the plan, however restricting the plans to a
maximum of 220,000 square feet, including the garage / parking areas, with the library
being 35,000 of the said square feet, may be appropriate.
Mr. Foose stated that this plan appears as though it would belong near a highway, not
within a neighborhood, and that even the building in Preston Shery Plaza has a building
with existing zoning of 147,000 sq ft. including office, medical, and retail space.
Mr. Art Anderson stated that the building would have excellent streetscape and
landscaping. The area is a pedestrian plaza and that the entrance to the parking garage
and the offices would be on the Daniel side. He then stated that this project is of high
quality and would be an improvement to the way the existing building appears. He
explained that if the issues were predominantly that of traffic then there is a way to come
to middle ground.
Mr. West stated that all of the issues had been addressed and the real issue is that the
building is out of scale and that buildings of this size may be appropriate for highway
areas. He suggested that the applicant come back with a design creating less traffic and
that the community is not interested in adding even one more car. He suggested that the
request be specific in size and use.
Mr. West then made a motion to deny the request for a zoning change from Multi family
MF-2, Parking P and Office 0-2 zoning district classification to Planned Development
PD -32, without prejudice, with a second from Mr. Roach the request was denied.
Mr. Roach made a motion to approve the minutes with a second from Mr.
Biddle, the minutes were approved unanimously 5-0
There being no further business before the Commission, Mr. West adjourned the meeting.
Approved by:
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Robert H. West, Chairman
Planning & Zoning Commission
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