12-17-15 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

Browse Search

Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of November 19, 2015 Page 3 of 5 (Houston restaurateur), Raj Varma (IT Dimensions), Tony Webber (SW Museums), Mickey Gilley, and others. Mickey Gilley stated he has other Gilley's locations at Treasure Island in Las Vegas, Reno -Sparks, Nevada, two in Oklahoma, and one in Dallas. Mr. Gilley stated he would like the Gilley's brand to return to the area; not as a honky-tonk, but something that will make the community proud. Mr. Miles responded to questions from the Commission regarding phasing, hours of operation, alcohol sales, uses, parking, and screening from area residents. c. Public Comments (for, against, or questions) Maggie Anderson, 909 Garden Walk, spoke in favor of the project. Ms. Anderson believes the development would increase property values, help Main Street and Sylvan Beach and make the citizens proud. David Klingman, 3810 Pecan Circle, spoke in favor of the request. Mr. Klingman stated this development would make the City a destination. Tony DeLeon, 606 Fairway Dr., voiced concern about traffic. Matt Gamblin, 511 Fairway Drive, expressed concern about traffic, drainage, and property values. Mr. Gamblin stated there would be traffic, generated from the development, which would be using the entrance to Lakes at Fairmont Greens as a place to turn around. He suggested the City consider taking on the responsibility for gating the community should this development be approved. Mr. Gamblin stated there are homeowners in Lakes of Fairmont Greens that will sell their homes if the project is approved. Diane Weeden, 710 Fairway Dr., expressed concern about traffic, noise, and having a commercial development located near residential. James Larson, Deer Park, stated he has an association with the Lakes of Fairmont Greens Subdivision. Mr. Larson inquired about square footages and questioned whether the proposed development would fit on the site. He inquired about how the developer planned to deal with a dedicated drainage easement and 8-foot sidewalks. He suggested there should have been an effort to work with neighboring property owners to ensure cohesive development in the area. Dr. Malladi Reddy spoke in opposition to the request and provided Commissioners with a written letter of opposition. Dr. Reddy owns land on either side of the subject property. Dr. Reddy believes that this development will hurt his chances to develop his property as residential. Dr. Reddy previously had a contract to sell one of his properties to the same developer, but he subsequently canceled the contract due to inactivity. Dr. Reddy suggested the Town Center should be located on one of his