Min - Planning and Zoning Commission - 1991 - 01/10 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 10, 1991
ATTENDANCE
Commission Members Present
Eileen Karlsruher, Chairman
Harold Biggs, Vice -Chairman
Melissa Owen
Kenneth Falk, Secretary
Douglas Gallagher
John Garcia
Mike Nichols
Commission Members Absent:
City Staff Present:
Bill Petty, Director of Community Development
Dave Whitehead, Director of Public Works
Tom Keener, Development Coordinator
Sally Leeper, Secretary
CALL TO ORDER:
The Allen Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by
Chairman Karlsruher at the Allen Municipal Annex, City Council Chambers, One
Butler Circle, Allen, Texas.
Approve Minutes
November 29, 1990 (Agenda Item II)
Chairman Karlsruher read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Approve minutes of November 29, 1990, Called Special Meeting."
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Owen and a second by Commissioner
Nichols, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the
minutes of November 29, 1990, as presented.
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Preliminary Plat Approval
Country Meadow Phase 2A, 2B, 3 (Agenda Item 1I1)
Chairman Karlsruher read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Preliminary Plat - Consider preliminary plat approval for Country Meadow
Phase 2A, 2B, and 3, for Centex Real Estate Corporation, being a tract of
land out of the Peter Fisher Survey, Abstract No. 324, City of Allen, Collin
County, Texas; further described as being located southwest of Exchange
Parkway and Malone Road."
Mr. Brad Meyer, Carter & Burgess, presented the preliminary plat to the
Commission. He stated that the development will be completed in three phases as
shown on the plat.
Chairman Karlsruher questioned the excessive length of some of the alleys;
especially those located in Phase 3. Mr. Meyer stated he would be glad to
consider this situation.
Commissioner Nichols questioned the number of homes that will be built, and
whether there will be any screening along Exchange Parkway. There are 329 lots
showing on the plat and Mr. Keener stated that he would research the approved
zoning requirements for this property to determine any screening requirements.
Mr. Petty discussed the fact that the zoning requirements are in place at the this
time, and the plat is in conformance with the approved site plan. He stated that
at such time that this property returned to the Commission as a final plat, staff
will provide the Commission with a review of the approved zoning on the
property.
Mr. Petty questioned the developer whether they were aware of the need for
dedication of the park site. Mr. Meyer stated that they were aware of this. The
park is planned to be platted with Phase 2A.
Commissioner Gallagher questioned whether screening will be required at the rear
of Lots 3 and 4, Block J in Phase 3, since these lots back to Exchange Parkway.
Chairman Karlsruher requested that prior zoning approval be included in future
packets for the Commissioner's information.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Gallagher and seconded by
Commissioner Biggs to approve the request as presented.
Discussion following the motion. Commissioner Garcia discussed the length
of the alleys in Phase 3 and the distance between Country Lane and Meadow
Park Drive along Exchange Parkway with relation to curb cuts onto Ex-
change. Mr. Keener stated the distance was in excess of 400 feet. Mr.
Whitehead stated that the maximum length for a street is 1600 feet and for
an alley is 1200 feet. Commissioner Nichols questioned whether any special
variances were granted at the time of zoning on this property. Mr. Petty
stated variances for lot sizes were granted, and the zoning included
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Preliminary Plat Approval
Country Meadow Phase 2A, 2B, 3 (Cont.) (Agenda Item III)
residential townhome and retail districts. He added that the standards approved
in 1983 were not as strict as they are today.
Additional concern was expressed regarding the length of the alleys in
Phase 3.
Commissioner Fulk questioned where the alley access is for Lot 17 on Home
Park and Mr. Meyer stated it was through the existing subdivision.
Commissioner Gallagher amended his motion and Commissioner Biggs
amended his second to include the fact that the street in Phase 3
shown with two different names will be named Morningside entirely.
The Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the motion
as amended.
Development Impact Fees
Staff Presentation (Agenda Item IV)
Mr. Petty provided the Commission with information from the newspaper regard-
ing zoning in the City of Houston, Texas.
Mr. Petty provided the Commission with information regarding zoning and
subdivision platting laws.
Chairman Karlsruher read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Presentation on proposed Development Impact Fees and role of Advisory
Committee."
Mr. Petty explained the current study the City Council has authorized regarding
Development Impact Fees. He stated that the City Council has contracted with
Hunter and Associates to complete this study. An advisory committee is required
to work with the engineering firm. This committee could be comprised of the
Planning & Zoning Commission members and two other from the development
community. Alternatively, the committee could be comprised of a mix of citizens
and developers. He stated that staff is of the opinion that the Planning Commis-
sion (plus two others) would be the appropriate body for this committee. He is
requesting the Commission to consider this information in view of whether they
would be interested in serving on the Committee.
Mr. Whitehead will be asking the City Council to appoint the Advisory Committee
at their next meeting. He stated there will be several meetings involved with the
work of the committee. The members will not be serving as a Commission, but
rather as individual members of the committee. He stated that staff support will
be provided through the Engineering Department.
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Development Impact Fees
Staff Presentation (Cont.) (Agenda Item IV)
Mr. Whitehead spoke regarding the process and provided a copy of Chapter 395 of
Vernon's Code to the members.
Mr. John Frieble and Ms. Marcie Tesson of Hunter & Associates presented
information to the Commission. He provided information to the Commission
regarding the process of the study and stated that at least every three years the
Advisory Committee and the governing body must re-evaluate the land use
assumptions and impact fees.
The following questions were asked by the Commission:
1. Is at mandatory that the City adopt Development Impact Fees at the end of
this study:
Answer: No
2. Is Plano and McKinney completing a study for Development Impact Fees:
Answer: Yes
3. Do you have to charge the maximum?
Answer: No
4. Do fees have to be considered each three years?
Answer: Yes
S. Will interim development be charged impact fees?
Answer: No
6. Who are the other members of the Committee:
Answer: Council will appoint the other members
The Commissioners indicated their interest in serving on the committee as follows
Commissioner
Garcia:
He is in
favor
of serving.
Commissioner
Biggs:
He is in
favor
of serving.
Commissioner
Nichols:
He is in
favor
of serving.
Commissioner
Fulk:
He is in
favor
of serving.
Commissioner
Owen:
She is in favor of serving.
Commissioner
Gallagher:
He is in
favor
of serving.
Chairman Karlsruher:
She is in favor of serving.
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Other Business:
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Mr. Keener advised the Commission that there are no items on the next agenda at
this time.
Adjourn:
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Garcia and a second by Commissioner
Fulk, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the
January 19, 1991, meeting at 9:55 p.m.
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These minutes approved this p?rday of / / p/1. CIL, 1991.
Eileen Karlsruher,CChaiiman
LA6-xeth Falk, Secreta;7y