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, September 28, 2020 7:00 PM City Hall Study Session Meeting - 6:00 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,,81031069350# or +12532158782,,81031069350# 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 +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 Webinar ID: 810 3106 9350 A. STUDY SESSION A.1 20-455 Discuss Regular Agenda items. A.2 20-494 Review and discuss the Planning and Zoning Commission’s work program. A.3 20-491 Receive a report regarding projects currently under construction and/or submitted for permit review. A.4 20-473 Discuss agenda items for future Planning and Zoning Commission consideration. City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 7/8/2021 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda September 28, 2020 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 20-474 Consider approval of the Attendance Matrix for the Planning and Zoning Commission as presented; and take appropriate action. C.2 20-477 Reconsider approval of the August 31, 2020 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes; and take appropriate action. C.3 20-475 Consider approval of the September 14, 2020 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes; and take appropriate action. D. PUBLIC HEARING D.1 19-ZA-08 Conduct a public hearing and consider a request to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance including but not limited to amending: Article 2.4 Permitted Uses, Section C. Use Table related to permitted uses, Article 5 Special Districts by adding Section 5.7 Entertainment Overlay District, and amending Article 7 Definitions, Section 7.3 Definitions of Uses by adding new definitions, and amending and deleting existing definitions; 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. City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 7/8/2021 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda September 28, 2020 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