Forney P&Z Jan. 02 approves C.U.P. for private club downtown

During the first city meeting of 2014, the Forney P&Z:

• Held a public hearing, during which no public spoke, then approved a conditional use permit allowing a private club at 213/215 S. Bois D'Arc. City Planner Morgan stated the Central Business District does allow private clubs, and the shared on-street parking in downtown is acceptable. Property owners within 200 ft were notified, there were no repsonses. Mr. Cross asked if there was a parking agreement with the FISD - Mr. Morgan said no. The members discussed the on-street parking; Mr. Morgan mentioned the Plano location only has street parking. Mr. Weatherford asked about the stop/start times - Mr. Morgan said the only cap would be normal alcohol sales hours.
  The full action item was: Public hearing to discuss and consider a request for a Conditional Use Permit for a Private Club that serves alcoholic beverages together with a request for a waiver or modification under Section 34b.5.C of the Zoning Ordinance of the 300’ spacing requirement between said Private Club serving alcoholic beverages and a church, public or private school, child care center, or hospital. The request is made by Zanata Restaurant, for use at 213 and 215 S. Bois D’Arc Street, Forney, Texas.
• Tabled action on approving a C.U.P. for changes the uses allowed at 315 S. Bois D'Arc, because if Chmn Dobbs recused himself, the board no longer had a quorum.
  The item as listed as: Public hearing to discuss and consider a request for a Conditional Use Permit for a Banquet Hall to operate as a primary use with an Art Gallery. The request is made by the Forney Arts Council, for use at 315 S. Bois D’Arc Street, Forney,Texas.
• Planner Morgan gave an update that a pool supply business would be moving into Schafer Plaza, Kroger will have its grand opening Jan .24, and the Kroger fuel section is open now. Mr. Cross inquired about the planned red-light - Mr. Morgan will check.