Min - Planning and Zoning Commission - 1992 - 03/12 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 12, 1992
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Commission Members Present
John Garcia, Chairman
Harold Biggs, Vice -Chairman
Kenneth Fulk, Secretary
Douglas Gallagher
Jeffery Kelley
Judith Seale
Noel Crume
Commission Members Absent:
None
City Staff Present:
Tom Keener, Development Coordinator
Sally Leeper, Secretary
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM:
With a quorum of the Commissioners present, the Allen Planning & Zoning Com-
mission was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Chairman Garcia at the Allen Municipal
Annex, City Council Chambers, One Butler Circle, Allen, Texas.
Approve Minutes
February 27, 1992 (Agenda Item II)
Chairman Garcia read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Approve minutes of February 27, 1992, Regular Meeting."
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Biggs and a second by Commissioner
Seale, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the
minutes of February 27, 1992, as presented.
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Public Hearing
TaMolli's Restaurant (Agenda Item III)
Chairman Garcia read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Public Hearing - Consider a request by TaMolli's Restaurant (formerly E1
Rio) to amend the Specific Use Permit for a restaurantlprivate club by
changing and expanding the floor plan on property located in the Eagle
Plaza Shopping Center Addition to the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas;
further described as being located at 602 E. Main, Allen, Texas."
Mr. Keener explained that TaMolli's is seeking to expand the existing restau-
rant/private club and provide a larger banquetlmeeting room. This modification
to the site plan requires a zoning action. The parking spaces exceed the require-
ments for this shopping center building. He added that staff has reviewed the
sales tax receipts and affidavits submitted to the Liquor Control Board that
demonstrates the fact that the restaurant exceeds the 70/30 ratio required.
Mr. Ron Crockett, owner of the restaurant discussed the proposal and advised
that they intend to add 884 square feet of space, which will include a "To Go"
area.
Commissioner Crume questioned whether there were sufficient restrooms for the
additional space and staff advised that this would be considered, if necessary, at
the time of building permit application.
Staff advised that there are 76 parking spaces for this retail building, which
exceed the requirement.
Chairman Garcia opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak for or
against the request, Chairman Garcia closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Fulk suggested that the proponent prepare a new site plan drawing
for the City Council to better define changes to the existing floor plan.
Commissioner Kelley reviewed the required floor area ratio and it was confirmed
by staff that the request meets the requirements for 15 square feet per seat.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Crume and a second by Commissioner
Seale, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the
request to amend the Specific Use Permit for TaMolli's Restaurant by
amending the floor plan.
FINDINGS:
1. The use is compatible to the existing uses.
2. The floor area ratios are satisfied.
3. The building codes will be addressed at the appropriate time.
4. The parking was addressed and adequate spaces are provided.
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Final Plat
Highland Meadows (Agenda Item IV)
Chairman Garcia read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Final Plat - Consider final plat approval for WPC Allen/Jupiter Limited
Partnership on a tract of land situated in the William Perrin Survey,
Abstract No. 708 and the G. W. Ford Survey, Abstract No. 328, in the City
of Allen, Collin County, Texas, and being all of the tract described in
Volume 530, Page 243, Volume 626, Page 523 and Volume 3000, Page 275 in
the Deed Records of Collin County, Texas; further described as being
located east of Jupiter Road and north of Cottonwood Bend North Phase 1."
Mr. Keener stated that this final plat is consistent with the preliminary plat
previously approved, with the exception that two lots have been reduced in size
as a result of the flood plain study.
Staff indicated that Mr. Whitehead has advised that the engineering is approved.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Biggs and a second by Commissioner
Fulk, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the
final plat for Highland Meadows.
Mr. Keith Jackson reviewed with the Commission the current progress on this
project and stated that attempts are being made to save the trees wherever
possible. He stated he is working with the Parks Department regarding develop-
ment of the flood plain areas.
Other Business:
Mr. Keener provided the Commission with the booklet Demographics "92" recently
completed by City staff.
Mr. Keener advised that the City Council, at their next meeting, will be consider-
ing a date for a joint public hearing to consider the update to the Comprehensive
Plan.
Adjourn:
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Biggs and a second by Commissioner
Crume, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the
March 12, 1992, meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission at 8:00
p.m.
Th a 'nutes approved this J a day of
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Garcia, firman
Kenn)Ah Fulls, Secretary