Planning and Zoning Commission

City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm. Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, TX 75234 Meeting Agenda Planning and Zoning Commission Monday, July 20, 2020 7:00 PM City Hall Study Session Meeting - 5:30 PM This meeting will be open to the public and/or viewable via Zoom Videoconference. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has granted temporary suspension of the Open Meetings Act to allow telephone or videoconference. These actions are being taken to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct the meeting by videoconference and live at City Hall utilizing telephonic capabilities. Any residents wishing to speak are invited to attend the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at City Hall in person or via Zoom if related to the Public Hearing item. Members are entitled to participate remotely via Zoom Teleconferencing. To join the meeting by videoconference visit the link below: http://farmersbranchtx.gov/pandzmeeting Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13462487799,,85231409752# or +12532158782,,85231409752# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 Webinar ID: 852 3140 9752 A. STUDY SESSION A.1 20-346 Discuss Regular Agenda items. A.2 20-382 Discuss nominations for the Chairman and Vice-Chairman to the Planning and Zoning Commission. A.3 20-384 Discuss and provide direction regarding draft amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance related to parking requirements for residential and non-residential uses. A.4 20-385 Discuss the IH-35E Corridor Vision Study including but not limited City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 7/8/2021 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda July 20, 2020 to review and analysis of public engagement responses, and next steps. A.5 20-347 Discuss agenda items for future Planning and Zoning Commission consideration. B. CITIZEN COMMENTS 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 20-383 Nomination and Election of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission; and take appropriate action. C.2 20-348 Consider approval of the Attendance Matrix for the Planning and Zoning Commission as presented; and take appropriate action. C.3 20-212 Consider approval of the June 22, 2020 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes; and take appropriate action. C.4 20-260 Consider approval of the July 13, 2020 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes; and take appropriate action. C.5 20-PL-09 Consider a request from MCI5 Land, LTD and Mercer Crossing Industrial Land, LTD for final plat approval of Morgan Business Park, Lot 1, Block A, located at 2261 Morgan Parkway; and take appropriate action. C.6 20-SP-03 Consider the request for a Detailed Site Plan for a retail store on a 0.316-acre tract located at the northwest corner of Valley View Lane and IH-35E frontage road; and take appropriate action. D. PUBLIC HEARING D.1 20-ZA-04 Conduct a public hearing and consider a request to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance including amending: Article 3.3. City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 7/8/2021 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda July 20, 2020 Measurement and Exceptions as it relates to front facing 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. 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. _________________________ City Secretary Stamp: Posted By: __________________ Posted Date:_________________ City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 7/8/2021