Min - Planning and Zoning Commission - 1987 - 02/12 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 12, 1987
ATTENDANCE:
Commissioners Present:
Wayne Armand, Vice -Chairman
Eileen Karlsruher, Secretary
Ken Browning
John Garcia
Carolyn Latimer
Charles Lee (arrived 7:45 p.m.)
City Staff Present:
Bill Petty, Director of Community Development
Sally Leeper, Secretary
Tom Keener, Development Coordinator
CALL TO ORDER:
The February 12, 1987, meeting of the Allen Planning & Zoning
Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Vice -Chairman
Armand at the Allen Municipal Annex, City Council Chambers,
One Butler Circle, Allen, Texas.
Approve Minutes (Agenda Item II)
Vice -Chairman Armand read the agenda item into the record as
follows:
"Approve minutes of January 22, 1987, Regular Meeting."
Commissioner Garcia requested a correction be made on page 4,
second paragraph, with the addition of the word "commercial."
He also requested the addition of a statement as to why he
voted against the agenda item regarding the Seeligson and
Sullivan zoning request. It was the consensus of the Commission
that the correction would be appropriately added to the minutes,
but the addition would be made a part of this meeting.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Garcia and a second
by Commissioner Latimer, the Commission voted 6
FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the minutes of
January 22, 1987, with the correction of the word
"commercial" being added in paragraph 2, page 4.
EThe motion carried.
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Officer Election
Vice -Chairman Armand read the agenda item into the record as
follows:
"Officer Election."
Vice -Chairman Armand asked for nominations and seconds to
fill the unexpired term of Chairman. In the nomination
process, Commissioner Browning received a nomination
and a second.
Upon a vote of 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED, Commissioner Browning was
elected Chairman of the Allen Planning & Zoning Commission.
Public Hearing
Green Light Auto Supply (Agenda Item IV)
Chairman Browning read the agenda item into the record as
follows:
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"Public Hearing - Consider a request by Mr. Ronnie
Hollien of Green Light Auto Supply to amend "PD -SC"
Planned Development - Shopping Center No. 5, to approve
a new site plan on 0.5739 acres and to allow a Specific
Use Permit for the continuance of gasoline sales. This
parcel is }mown as Lot 2 of the Mr. Quik Addition #1,
being 1.1478 acres in the Peter Wetsel Survey, Abstract
No. 990, described in a deed from Youssef Vijeh and
wife Mahrokh Vijeh to Mr. Quik of Texas, Inc. dated
November 7, 1980, recorded in Volume 1323, Page 299,
of the Collin County Deed Records; further described
as being located at 705 E. Main, Allen, Texas."
Mr. Bill Petty discussed this item with the Commission, and
explained that this structure is already in place and was
previously approved by site plan for gasoline sales and
delicatessan as accesory uses to a convenience store.
Approval of this request will remove the
convenience store and delicatessan requirement, and staff
proposes that the gasoline sales be permitted under a Specific
Use Permit. He explained the front part of the building is
proposed to be used for sales, and the rear portion for
storage. He stated the proposal includes landscaping along
the western and northern boundaries of the property, with a
chain link fence and shrubs, which is what the school district
had previously proposed.
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Public Hearing
Green Light Auto Supply (Cont.) (Agenda Item IV)
Mr. Petty further stated that under present requirements the
square footage of the facility requires 30 parking spaces, and
only 20 under the proposed parking ordinance. The proposal
contains 16 regular size spaces and 13 compact car spaces.
The proponent has voluntarily designated a fire lane as well as
a public access easement. The parking spaces on the east side
have been designated compact car parking in order to retain the
public access and fire lanes which were suggested by staff.
Commissioner Latimer discussed the public access easement and
its purpose.
Chairman Browning opened the public hearing.
Mr. Ronnie Hollien, present owner of Eagle Auto Parts,
spoke in favor of the request. He advised the
Commission of the improvements he plans to make to
the building, interior and exterior, and the property
itself. He advised he was dedicating 10 feet of ROW
for the expansion of F.M. 2170.
With no one else wishing to speak FOR or AGAINST this proposal,
Chairman Browning closed the public hearing.
City staff recommended that prior to the adoption of an
ordinance regarding this proposal, Mr. Hollien should provide
the City with a filed copy of the dedication of the 10 foot
of right-of-way for F.M. 2170 and delineation of the public
access and fire lane easements.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Latimer and a second
by Commissioner Garcia, the Commission voted 6 FOR
and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request with the
stipulation that prior to the adoption of an
ordinance approving this action the City should be
provided with a filed copy of the dedication for
a 10 -foot right-of-way along F.M. 2170 and delineation
of the public access and fire lane easements. The
motion carried.
Findings:
1. This site plan enables the City to obtain
fire and public access easements.
2. Ten feet of right-of-way for F.M. 2170 is
to be dedicated to the City of Allen.
Mr. Jon McCarty, City Manager for the City of Allen, presented
the site plan to the Commission. The facility is to be located
on the highest point of the Bray Central Addition. A security
fence will surround the property, and there will be a one -foot
apron under the chain link fence for maintenance. The structure
is 100 feet in diameter and 145 feet tall. Mr. McCarty
introduced Mr. Dale Cherry, Engineer, Black and Veatch, to
the Commission. He stated that the color and the logo are
yet to be selected.
Chairman Browning opened the public hearing.
With no one wishing to speak FOR or AGAINST this item, Chairman
Browning closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Armand expressed concern over the color the facility
will be painted, and he stated that the work area should be well
maintained at all times.
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Public Hearing
Green Light Auto Supply (Cont.) (Agenda Item IV)
3. The landscaping and screening are improvements
over the current arrangement.
4. Since the facility is already in existence, and
50% of the facility is for storage, the
allowance for compact car parking is
appropriate.
5. Proposal corrects the current zoning.
Public Hearing
Water Storage Facility (Agenda Item V)
Chairman Browning read the agenda item into the record as
follows:
"Public Hearing - Consider a request by the
City of Allen to amend "PD" Planned Development
No. 27 with site plan approval on a 1.7± acre
tract of land for a water storage facility.
This 1.7± acre tract of land is located in these
surveys and abstracts: John Fyke Survey, Abstract
No. 325, W. J. Jackson Survey, Abstract No. 484,
William Perrin Survey, Abstract No. 708, Catherine
Parsons Survey, Abstract No. 711, A. B. Perrin Survey,
Abstract No. 713. Further identified as being a
portion of Bray Central One Subdivision, dedicated
to the City of Allen and reserved for the purpose
of a water storage facility."
Mr. Jon McCarty, City Manager for the City of Allen, presented
the site plan to the Commission. The facility is to be located
on the highest point of the Bray Central Addition. A security
fence will surround the property, and there will be a one -foot
apron under the chain link fence for maintenance. The structure
is 100 feet in diameter and 145 feet tall. Mr. McCarty
introduced Mr. Dale Cherry, Engineer, Black and Veatch, to
the Commission. He stated that the color and the logo are
yet to be selected.
Chairman Browning opened the public hearing.
With no one wishing to speak FOR or AGAINST this item, Chairman
Browning closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Armand expressed concern over the color the facility
will be painted, and he stated that the work area should be well
maintained at all times.
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Public Hearing
Water Storage Facility (Cont.) (Agenda Item V)
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Garcia and a second
by Commissioner Lee, the Commission voted 6 FOR and
0 OPPOSED to approve the proposal as submitted. The
motion carried.
Public Hearing
Cottonwood Bend 7 (Agenda Item VI)
Chairman Browning read the agenda item into the record as
follows:
"Public Hearing - Consider a request by Cottonwood
Partners to amend "PD" Planned Development No. 13,
Tract 7, to change the zoning on 12.17 acres to "CF"
Community Facilities, and to amend the use regulations
to reduce the minimum house sizes to 1600 square feet
on Tract 7B. This is a 60.57± acre tract of land out
of the R. C. Whisenant Survey, Abstract No. 1012,
Collin County, Texas; further described as being south
of Bethany Drive and west of Cottonwood Creek."
Mr. John Reglin, Master Plan, Dallas, presented the proposal to
the Commission. He stated the request is for amendment to allow
an elementary school site and a change in the square footage
requirements for the dwelling units in Tract 7B. They are not
requesting a change in the lot sizes. Thev are requesting a
reduction in the house sizes from a 50/50 minimum of 1805 and
2005 square feet to 1600 square feet in Tract 7B only.
Mr. Reglin discussed the following three items: safety; beauty
and quality of the neighborhood; the large lots. Proponent
suggests "no parking" signs during peak hours at the intersection
of Ridgemont and Cottonwood Drive, as shown on the zoning exhibit,
and agrees to purchase and install these signs prior to the sale
of the lots involved.
Commissioner Garcia questioned the minimum house sizes in Tract 6.
They are 1600 and 1800.
Dr. Gene Davenport, AISD Superintendent, addressed the Commission
with regard to the request for CF zoning on a portion of this
property. He discussed the formation of the Comprehensive Plan,
and stated that this request is consistent with that Plan. The
school will be named Max Vaughn Elementary School.
Mr. Bob Curtis, AISD, discussed the neighborhood concept for
school planning. He presented an architectural rendering of
the proposed school.
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Public Hearing
Cottonwood Bend 7 (Cont.) (Agenda Item VI)
Chairman Browning opened the public hearing.
With no one wishing to speak FOR or AGAINST this proposal,
Chairman Browning closed the public hearing.
Mr. Petty advised the Commission that the property to the south
of this tract is in the City of Plano. With regard to the "no
parking" signs, the traffic study includes a recommendation for
these signs, and the COG further suggested that additional signs
be installed along the east side of Ridgemont as well. However,
to establish this, it must be done by a separate ordinance.
The COG suggested additionally that crosswalks be considered.
Staff's recommendation regarding crosswalks is that the issue
be addressed by the committee that is currently reviewing
crosswalks for the City.
Commissioner Garcia stated he had no question regarding the
school, but in the area of reducing the house sizes, he was
concerned.
Commissioner Armand stated he felt the issue of house sizes
was not a problem.
Mr. Petty stated that the density in the tract will be reduced
because of the reduction of the 12 acres if that is zoned CF.
The tract will be reduced by approximately 40 units.
Commissioner Lee questioned the smaller house size being placed
on the larger lots.
Mr. Reglin stated that the proponent is trying not to increase
the density in the area, and they are requesting the smaller
house sizes for their affordability and marketability.
Commissioner Latimer stated she concurred with the reduction
in house size.
Mr. Tom Keener stated that the COG has advised that the traffic
would not adversely impact the thoroughfare system.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Garcia and a second
by Commissioner Latimer, the Commission voted
6 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request as
presented. The motion carried.
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Public Hearing
Cottonwood Bend 7 (Cont.) (Agenda Item VI)
Findings:
1. The traffic impact of the school development on
the thoroughfare system is not adversely
affected if the recommendations of the COG
and consultant are satisfied.
2. The addition of a school will help the growth
of the area.
3. Allowing smaller house sizes should accelerate
the growth in this area.
4. The larger lots will protect the integrity of
the original zoning concept.
Consider Abandonment of
a Portion of Boyd Street (Agenda Item VII)
Chairman Browning read the agenda item into the record as
follows:
"Consider recommendation to the City Council on
petition for abandonment of a portion of the
existing Boyd Street right-of-way between Ash
Street and Cedar Street."
Mr. Petty discussed the development of the mini -warehouses to
the north of Main Street. Ile discussed the turnarounds
necessary for vehicular movement at the north end of Birch
Street. He stated that this request is to abandon the right-
of-way in question and dedicate the areas needed for the
turnarounds. This particular action can only be approved
by the City Council. The item is being brought before the
Commission for a recommendation relating to the planning
concept.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Armand and a second
by Commissioner Garcia, the Commission voted 6 FOR
and 0 OPPOSED to recommend approval of the
planning concept related to the abandonment of
this portion of Boyd Street and allowing for the
turnaround at the north end of Birch Street.
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Consider Changes to
Zoning Ordinance (Agenda Item VIII)
Chairman Browning read the agenda item into the record as
follows:
"Discussion of Recommended Changes to the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance."
The Commission discussed the parking requirements of the current
Zoning Ordinance.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Garcia and a second by
Commissioner Karlsruher, the Commission voted 6 FOR
and 0 OPPOSED to recommend parking changes to the
retail use of 1 space per 200 square feet of gross
area and to the service station use of a minimum of
six spaces as well as the required stacking lanes.
The Commission discussed the uses to be allowed in the Light
Commercial and General Business districts.
The Commission discussed an additional use be added of "Teen
Club" and it was the consensus of the Commission that this use
be allowed in Light Commercial, General Business, and Shopping
Center districts and should be added in the Recreation and
Entertainment Section of the Schedule of Uses.
The Commission discussed the additional use of "Component
Installation," which would include radios, stereos, and
cellular phones, and it was the consensus of the Commission
that this use be allowed in the Central Business District,
Light Commercial, Corridor Commercial, and by Specific Use
Permit in Shopping Center. It should be added in the Automotive
Section of the Schedule of Uses.
Other Business: (Agenda Item IX)
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Garcia and a second by
Commissioner Latimer, the Commission voted 6 FOR
and 0 OPPOSED to allow Commissioner Garcia to state
his reasons for voting against the Seeligson and
Sullivan proposal at their last meeting.
Commission Garcia stated he had voted against the Seeligson
and Sullivan proposal because it did not leave enough
commercial acreage for the northwest corner of F.M. 2551 and
Bethany Drive in this neighborhood district.
Mr. Keener advised the Commission of the upcoming agenda.
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Adjourn:
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Garcia and a second by
Commissioner Lee, the Commission voted 6 FOR and 0 OPPOSED
to adjourn the February 12, 1987, meeting of the Allen
Planning & Zoning Commission at 10:50 p.m.
These minutes approved this o?U� day of
1987.
K Brownilhg, Chairman Eileen Karlsruher, Secretary
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