Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · January 13, 2020
Agenda
City Hall
City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm. Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, TX 75234
Meeting Agenda
Planning and Zoning Commission
Monday, January 13, 2020 7:00 PM City Hall
Study Session Meeting to be held at 5:45 PM in Study Session Room
Additionally, the agenda packet is available for download from the City’s web site at
www.farmersbranchtx.gov. This download may be accessed from any computer with Internet
access, including computers at the Manske Library and in the lobby of City Hall.
Any individual who wishes to speak on an agenda item should fill out a Registration Form for
Appearance before the Planning and Zoning Commission (white card located in the back of the
Council Chambers) and submit the completed card to The Chairman member prior to the start of
the meeting.
A. STUDY SESSION
A.1 20-10 Discuss Regular Agenda items.
A.2 20-39 Discuss the IH-35E Corridor Vision Study including the roles and
responsibilities of the Planning and Zoning Commission as the
project steering committee.
A.3 20-25 Discuss and provide direction regarding draft amendments to the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance related to creation of an
Entertainment Overlay District and allowing certain land uses and
related standards within the district.
A.4 20-41 Discuss agenda items for future Planning and Zoning Commission
consideration.
B CITIZEN COMMENTS
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This agenda item provides an opportunity for citizens to address the Planning and Zoning
Commission on any matter that is not posted on the agenda. Anyone wishing to address the
Commission should complete a Citizen Comments Registration Form and submit it to the
Chairman prior to the start of the meeting. There is a three (3) minute time limit for each citizen to
speak with a reasonable limitation on speakers on one topic or item with a maximum of fifteen
total minutes on the same topic item. Anyone wishing to speak shall be courteous and cordial.
The Planning and Zoning Commission is not permitted to take action on any subject raised by a
speaker during Citizen Comments. However, the Planning and Zoning Commission may have the
item placed on a future agenda for action; refer the item to the Director of Planning for further
study or action; briefly state existing City policy; or provide a brief statement of factual information
in response to the inquiry.
C. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
C.1 20-11 Consider approval of the Attendance Matrix for the Planning and
Zoning Commission as presented; and take appropriate action.
C.2 20-12 Consider approval of the December 16, 2019 Planning and Zoning
Commission Minutes; and take appropriate action.
C.3 19-PL-08 Consider a request from MM Mercer Kensington, LLC for final plat
approval of Kensington Place located south of Valley View Lane
and north of Wittington Place, approximately 450 feet east of
Chartwell Crest; and take appropriate action.
C.4 20 PL-01 Consider a request from Walnut Hill Evangelical Lutheran Church
and Restoration Partners, LTD for final plat approval of Phoenix
Addition, Lots 1 & 2, Block A, located on the east side of Distribution
Way, approximately 458 feet south of Valwood Parkway; and take
appropriate action.
D. PUBLIC HEARING
D.1 19-ZA-09 Conduct a public hearing and consider a request to amend the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance including amending: Article 3.3.
Measurement and Exceptions as it relates to front-entry garages;
and take appropriate action.
E. ADJOURNMENT
This Board or Commission may convene into executive session at anytime during the meeting
pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (2) for the purpose of seeking confidential
legal advice from the City Attorney on any agenda item.
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Farmers Branch City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Access to the building and special parking
are available at the main entrance facing William Dodson Parkway. Persons with disabilities
planing to attend this meeting who are deaf, hearing impaired or who may need auxiliary aids
such as sign interpreters or large print, are requested to contact the City Secretary at (972)
919-2503 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Certification
I certify that the above notice of this meeting was posted 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting
time, in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, on the bulletin board at City Hall.
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City Secretary Stamp:
Posted By: __________________
Posted Date:_________________
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