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Min - Planning and Zoning Commission - 1993 - 02/18 - WorkshopALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 1993 ATTENDANCE: Commission Members Present: John Garcia, Chairman Harold Biggs, Vice -Chairman Kenneth Fulk, Secretary Douglas Gallagher (arrived 8: 10 p.m.) Jeffery Kelley Steve Allen Noel Crume Commission Members Absent: City Staff Present: Bill Petty, Director of Community Development Tom Keener, Development Coordinator Sally Leeper, Secretary Rhoda Savage, Director of Parks and Recreation 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 8:02 p.m. by Chairman Garcia at the Allen Municipal Annex, City Council Chambers, One Butler Circle, Allen, Texas. WORKSHOP - TWIN CREEKS The following topics were discussed: Community Facilities - Parks: Mr. Richard Ferrara reviewed the parks designated in the Comprehensive Plan. There are 4 neighborhood parks identified, as well as 1 community park which are contained within the boundaries of the Twin Creeks proposal. He reviewed the sites that are reserved for schools. There are 16 acres being located at the Alma Drive school site: 10 acres for school, 5 acres for park, and 1 acre for fire station. He reviewed the 15' landscape easements proposed along the thorough- fares, and discussed the parkland shown along Watters Creek. He further discussed the possibility of the Park Cities Baptist Church property being s ncorporated into alarger park site. A 10 -acre park is reserved on the Whisenant property. The trail system is shown adjacent to Watters Creek. There is a recreation facility located along McDermott at Rowlett Creek. Proponent is howing the trail system along Rowlett Creek. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 18, 1993 PAGE 2 Mr Sean Randall discussed the 28 -acre facility just west of the main entrance to the development. The Phase One recreation plan will be concurrent with Phase One of the residential development. This 28 -acre facility will be dedicated and maintained by the homeowner's association. They estimate Phase One will cost in excess of the funds required for the entire project for neighborhood parks. An additional 11 -acre neighborhood park is planned to be located on the west side of Rowlett Creek. A third neighborhood park, 10 acres, in planned at an unspeci- fied location, probably in the northern area of the development. These neighbor- hood parks total approximately 45 acres, and will be privately maintained and owned. Proponent feels that these parks satisfy the need for neighborhood parks. Mr. Ferrara stated that these three parks are independent of the 4 public neigh- borhood parks; one near S. H. 121, one at the Alma Drive site, one on the Whisenant property, and one on Watters Creek. Ms. Rhoda Savage asked if the multi -family residents will have access to the private facilities. Mr. Randall stated that the multi -family tenants would be allowed access the areas along Watters Creek, but not the other areas. Commissioner Crume asked if the residents of Raintree Estates would have access to the private facilities. Mr. Randall stated that they would if they agree to pay the fee and subject themselves to the declarations and covenants. Each homeown- er will be given that opportunity. Community Facilities - Golf Course: Mr. Smith reviewed the different proposals that the Commission has seen for the design of the golf course. The plan shows the trail system being planned from McDermott Drive through the creek area, north into the "V" of the creeks, and along the edge of the golf course going northeast and northwest along both portions of Rowlett Creek. There is a 6 to 8 -acre lake planned in the "V" of the creeks, with open space for passive recreation around the lake. This trail system would be privately owned with public access granted forever. The proponent stated that they will work with the Park Board to design passive uses in the "V" of the creek. That portion of the path north of the "V" will be 8 feet in width, and shared with the golf cart path. It is possible that this section of the path will need to be 12 feet in width since it will be shared with the carts. The proponent's only concern regarding safety is for skateboards. Public access to the trail system will be from the sidewalk on McDermott, and various other undefined locations. Commissioner Gallagher questioned whether parking is planned for the area in the "V" of the creek. Proponent is not planning for parking; this is planned to be a very passive area. Proponent stated that they feel this area meets the require- ment for a community park. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 18, 1993 PAGE 3 Mr. Ferrara discussed the possibility of locating a community park on the east side of Watters Branch. He discussed the proponent's desire to develop a large neighborhood park in the Watters Creek corridor. Commissioner Fulk questioned clarification regarding the size of the proposed fire station site. Proponent has stated earlier this evening that it would be 1 acre and previous discussions had indicated 2 acres. Mr. Ferrara stated that the 16 -acre commitment is firm. If the additional acre is indeed needed for the fire station, it may or may not be donated, and it will be highly deed restricted. Mr. Randall stated that the proponent is not willing to prepare for a 50 -acre community park in addition to the cost of the parks already planned. The property shown in the "V" of the creeks includes approximately 30 acres open to the public. Ms. Savage emphasized a need to consider the property in the Watters Branch area for active park areas such a lighted hall fields. Commissioner Kelley stated that he is pleased with the plan to continue the trail along Rowlett Creek, and he feels that some credit should be given for the golf course. Commissioner Crume stated that he feels the golf course takes care of the 1 need for a community park. Chairman Garcia suggested that the Commission would like feedback from the Park Board before further action is taken. Ms. Savage stated she has not been able to schedule a Park Board meeting for next week at this time, but will continue to pursue this in the morning. Commissioner Allen discussed the Linear Greenbelt Study. The study discusses the fact that the area in question has been planned for a golf course since 1986. Ms. Savage suggested that additional copies of this plan will be made available for review. She will advise Community Development staff regarding the scheduled Park Board meeting so that the Planning & Zoning Commission agenda can be posted. Proponent stated that the revised development standards will be provided on Friday. It was stated that $750,000 would be required as park fees in lieu of dedication. The first phase of recreation will cost in excess of $1,000,000. Commissioner Allen discussed the fees the homeowners will be paying for the association in addition to the taxes these residents will be paying. Next Agenda: The next meeting will include review of the Phase One Site Plan, the new Green submission, review of the development standards, and consideration of the community facilities recommendation from the Park Board. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 18, 1993 PAGE 4 Chairman Garcia requested that the final document be provided one week prior to a schedule meeting for voting on the request. ADJOURN: MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Crume and a second by Commissioner Kelley, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the February 18, 1993, meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission at 9:15 P.M. These minutes approved this eqzdayof 1993. John 'arcia, Chairman Kenneth Yulk, Secretary I "