Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · January 23, 2023
Minutes
City Hall
City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm. Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, TX 75234
Meeting Minutes
Planning and Zoning Commission
Monday, January 23, 2023 7:00 PM City Hall
Study Session Meeting to be held at 6:00 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.
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 Chair prior to the start of the meeting.
STUDY SESSION
A.1 22-712 Discuss Regular Agenda items.
A.2 23-045 Discussion and direction regarding potential amendments to the
landscaping provisions of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
A.3 23-041 Discuss agenda items for future Planning and Zoning Commission
consideration.
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.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
C.1 22-545 Consider approval of the December 12, 2022 Planning and Zoning
Commission Minutes; and take appropriate action.
C.2 23 PL-01 Consider the request from Lapis 49, LLC. and Pavo 786, LLC., for final
plat approval of Kiddie Academy at Mercer Crossing located at the
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southeast corner of Valley View Lane and Mercer Parkway; and take
appropriate action
PUBLIC HEARING
D.1 22-ZA-03 Conduct a public hearing and consider the request to amend Planned
Development District No. 75 (PD-75) including, but not limited to, modifying
the development standards for signage on an approximately 2.35-acre
property, located at 14185 Dallas Parkway; and take appropriate action.
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:_________________
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Agenda
City Hall
City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm. Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, TX 75234
Meeting Agenda
Planning and Zoning Commission
Monday, January 23, 2023 7:00 PM City Hall
Study Session Meeting to be held at 6:00 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.
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 Chair prior to the start of the meeting.
A. STUDY SESSION
A.1 22-712 Discuss Regular Agenda items.
A.2 23-045 Discussion and direction regarding potential amendments to the
landscaping provisions of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
A.3 23-041 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
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C.1 22-545 Consider approval of the December 12, 2022 Planning and Zoning
Commission Minutes; and take appropriate action.
C.2 23 PL-01 Consider the request from Lapis 49, LLC. and Pavo 786, LLC., for
final plat approval of Kiddie Academy at Mercer Crossing located at
the southeast corner of Valley View Lane and Mercer Parkway; and
take appropriate action
D. PUBLIC HEARING
D.1 22-ZA-03 Conduct a public hearing and consider the request to amend
Planned Development District No. 75 (PD-75) including, but not
limited to, modifying the development standards for signage on an
approximately 2.35-acre property, located at 14185 Dallas Parkway;
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:_________________
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