Min - Planning and Zoning Commission - 1987 - 03/26 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
an REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 26, 1987
ATTENDANCE:
Commissioners Present:
Ken Browning, Chairman
Wayne Armand, Vice -Chairman
Eileen Karlsruher, Secretary
Charles Lee
Commissioners Absent:
Carolyn Latimer
John Garcia
City Staff Present:
Sally Leeper, Secretary
Tom Keener, Development Coordinator
CALL TO ORDER:
The Allen Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order
at 7:30 p.m. on March 26, 1987, by Chairman Browning at
the City Council Chambers, Allen Municipal Annex, One Butler
Circle, Allen, Texas.
Approve Minutes
March 12. 1987
(Agenda Item II)
Chairman Browning read the agenda item into the record as
follows:
"Approve minutes of March 12, 1987, Regular meeting."
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Armand and a second
by Commissioner Lee, the Commission voted 4 FOR
and 0 OPPOSED to approve the minutes of March 12,
1987, as presented. The motion carried.
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MARCH 26, 1987 PAGE TWO
Public Hearing
Allen Church of Christ (Agenda Item III)
Chairman Browning read the agenda item into the record as
follows:
"Public Hearing - Consider a request by Allen
Church of Christ for a Specific Use Permit to allow
a church facility in the existing Bethany Plaza
Shopping Center building. This tract of land is
known as the Bethany Plaza Addition to the City of
Allen in the William Perrin and R. Sewell Survey,
Abstract No. 708, and Abstract No. 875, Collin
County, Texas, further described as being located
at 717 S. Greenville, Allen, Texas. This property
is currently zoned "SC" Shopping Center."
Mr. Don Webb, representing the Allen Church of Christ, presented
the request to the Commission. He stated their services would
be held on Sundays from approximately 9 - 11:00 a.m., and
5 - 6 p.m., Wednesdays from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. They are requesting
a specific use permit that would apply only for the length of
time they are occupying the property and expire with their tenancy.
He stated that they recognized the need of adjacent businesses
to maintain parking for their customers.
Chairman Browning opened the public hearing.
Mr. Roderick Rabideaux, owner of Party Plus,
Suite 118 at Bethany Plaza Shopping Center,
questioned the procedures involved in obtaining
a Specific Use Permit, and the time limit that
would accompany the Specific Use Permit. Be
mentioned his concerns for parking for his
customers if he should remain open on Sundays
or late on Wednesdays.
Mr. Elliott Kruitzfield, representing Ultimate
Look, also a tenant in the Bethany Plaza
Shopping Center, questioned the parking situation.
Mr. James Nelson, representing the Allen Church of
Christ, stated that the church would propose that the
parking spaces in the front of the businesses in
question would be left open during church services.
He added that this is a temporary location for the
church.
Mr. Tom Keener added that there is a maximum occupancy
of 285 for this lease space placed by the fire marshal,
which would limit the number of vehicles.
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MARCH 26, 1987 PAGE THREE
Public Hearing
Allen Church of Christ (Cont.) (Agenda Item III)
Chairman Browning read into the record a letter
from Mickey Christakos, and it is attached hereto
and made a part hereof. She indicated she is in
favor of the request.
Chairman Browning closed the public hearing.
The Commission discussed the parking question. Mr. Keener
noted that the Specific Use Permit has been requested to end
with the tenancy of the church. The fire marshal has made
recommendations which will be controlled through the
permitting process at the time the permit is issued for the
remodeling of the lease space. He added that a church is an
allowed use in a shopping center with a Specific Use Permit,
and the question is whether this particular church is compatible
with this particular shopping center.
Commissioner Armand stated that he did not feel the parking
would be a significant problem, especially considering that the
proponent has volunteered to keep the first line of parking
open for the retail businesses.
Commissioner Karlsruher stated she has no problem with the
parking; but feels that the traffic from the church will be
beneficial to the center.
Commissioner Lee stated he feels the occupancy will be good
for the center and added that the proponent has stated that this
is a temporary situation.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Armand and a second
by Commissioner Karlsruher, the Commission voted 9 FOR
and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request with the modifi-
cation that the church will request their parishioners
not to park in the first line of parking spaces to the
abutting property owners, and to include that this
Specific Use Permit will terminate when this Allen
Church of Christ vacates the property. The motion
carried.
Findings:
1. Due to some questions being raised by other tenants, the
church will request their parishioners not to park in the
first line of parking spaces.
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MARCH 26, 1987 PAGE FOUR
Public Hearing
Allen Church of Christ (Cont.) (Agenda Item III)
2. Notwithstanding the compromise on the parking, there
should not be any overlap on parking times between
businesses unless tenants start opening on Sunday
morning.
3. The lease could ease the tax burden of all tenants.
Final Plat
Folsom -English R.O.W. (Agenda Item IV)
Chairman Browning read the agenda item into the record as
follows:
"Final Plat - Consider final plat approval for
Folsom -English for .095 acres of land for right-of-
way dedication on a strip of land out of a 6.82
acre tract of land as shown on a Replat of Cottonwood
Creek Village Shopping Center, prepared by Ferguson
Deere, Inc. and recorded in Cabinet D/105 of the
Deed Records of Collin County, Texas, said tract being
situated in the Peter Wetsel Survey, Abstract No. 990
in the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further
described as being north of F.M. 2170 and west of
S.H. 5."
Mr. Keener advised the Commission that this plat reflects
right-of-way which is needed for the reconstruction of S.H. 5.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Karlsruher and a
second by Commissioner Lee, Commission voted
4 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve agenda item IV.
The motion carried.
Final Plat
Folsom -English R.O.W. (Agenda Item V)
Chairman Browning read the agenda item into the record as
follows:
"Final Plat - Consider final plat approval for
Folsom -English for .069 acres of land for right-of-
way dedication on a strip of land out of a 6.444
acre tract of land as shown on a Plat of Cottonwood
Creek Village Phase 2, prepared by Ferguson Deere, Inc.
and recorded in Cabinet C/82 of the Deed Records of
Collin County, Texas, said tract being situated in
the Peter Wetsel Survey, Abstract No. 990, in the City
of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as
being north of F.M. 2170 and west of S.H. 5."
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Armand and a second
by Commissioner Karlsruher, the Commission voted
4 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to forward the Schedule of Uses
to City Council for review with the modification
that Fitness Center and Health Studio be cross-referenced.
The motion carried.
Mr. Keener advised that Bill Petty will take this item to the
City Council at their next meeting and request a joint workshop
meeting date. The Commission suggested the following dates:
April 13, April 14, April 20, April 30, 1987.
Mr. Keener advised the Commission of the upcoming agenda.
Adjourn:
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Armand and a second
by Commissioner Lee, the Commission voted 4 FOR and
0 OPPOSED to adjourn the March 26, 1987, meeting
of the Allen Planning & Zoning Commission at 8:25 p.m.
The motion carried.
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MARCH 26, 1987 PAGE FIVE
Final Plat
Folsom -English R.O.W. (Cont.) (Agenda Item V)
Mr. Keener advised the Commission that this plat reflects
right-of-way which is needed for the reconstruction of S.H. 5
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Lee and a second
by Commissioner Armand, the Commission voted
4 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve Agenda Item V.
The motion carried.
Discussion Item
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (Agenda Item VI)
Chairman Browning read the agenda item into the record as
follows:
"Discussion of recommended changes to the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance."
In reviewing the Schedule of Uses, the Commission suggested
that the uses of "Fitness Center" and "Health Studio" be
cross-referenced to clarify the terminology. They further
discussed making the uses of Fitness Center and Health Studio
allowable in the same districts as Incidental Uses and
Retail Uses.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Armand and a second
by Commissioner Karlsruher, the Commission voted
4 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to forward the Schedule of Uses
to City Council for review with the modification
that Fitness Center and Health Studio be cross-referenced.
The motion carried.
Mr. Keener advised that Bill Petty will take this item to the
City Council at their next meeting and request a joint workshop
meeting date. The Commission suggested the following dates:
April 13, April 14, April 20, April 30, 1987.
Mr. Keener advised the Commission of the upcoming agenda.
Adjourn:
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Armand and a second
by Commissioner Lee, the Commission voted 4 FOR and
0 OPPOSED to adjourn the March 26, 1987, meeting
of the Allen Planning & Zoning Commission at 8:25 p.m.
The motion carried.
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ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MARCH 26, 1987
These minutes approved this
1987.
K row ng, Chairman
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Eileen Karlsruher, Secretary
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MICKEY CHRISTAKOS, Agent
Auto - Life -Health -Home and Business
1 717 S. Greenville Avenue Bethany Plaza, Ste. 102
Allen, Texas 75002
March 24, 1987 Phone: Bus. 214-727-1101 Metro 214-424-8792
Res. 214-727-8484
Chairman Ken Browning
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Allen
One Butler Circle
Allen, Texas 75002
Dear Mr. Chairman and Members of the Commission;
My name is Mickey Christakos. I own a business in Bethany Plaza
Shopping Center.
I regret that I could not attent the public hearing tonight to
express my interest in the special use permit for the Allen
Church of Christ.
Please accept this letter in my absence.
It is my hopes that you will grant this permit to this congregation
as it is acceptible for a Special Use Permit in a Shopping Center
space.
It is also my opinion that the Church would be a compatible tenant
with the other businesses in the center. Four of the five businesses
are service oriented.
I am concerned about signs of a failed business in our center. I
believe the Allen Church of Christ will bring health activity
which we are all in need of.
I know they will make efforts to allow for adequate parking for the
other businesses open on Sundays and Wednesday evenings.
Lastly I would like to say; in a growing community such as Allen
we will all be asked to make special concession from time to time.
Please take this one under careful consideration.
For the members of the commission that do not know, I am a
member of the Allen Church of Christ.
Thank you for allowing me to be heard. RPEWE
Very truly yours, Al MAR 2519877
Mickey C ista os v U CITY OF ALLEN
Agent COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT