Min - Planning and Zoning Commission - 1995 - 06/01 - WorkshopALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
WORKSHOP MEETING
NNE 1, 1995
ATTENDANCE:
Commission Members Present
Kenneth Fulk, Chairman
Jeffery Kelley, Secretary
Harold Biggs
Bruce Heller
Susan Bartlemay
Ross Obermeyer
Commission Members A
Noel Crume, Vice -Chairman
City Statt Present
Tom Keener, Development Coordinator
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM -
With a quorum of the Commissioners present, the Allen Planning & Zoning Commission was
called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Chairman Ken Fulk at the Allen Library, Two Allen Civic Plaza,
Allen, Texas.
Review of Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
Chairman Fulk read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Review of Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance."
Chairman Fulk reviewed the proposed lighting standards and the findings of that subcommittee.
A proposed draft was distributed to Commission members. City staff indicated concern for
existing subdivisions that had alternative light fixtures. A discussion was held regarding the
process for allowing alternative fixtures. It was the consensus of the group that the language of
the proposed ordinance provided procedures for variances.
Commissioner Heller discussed the site plan review process. There was discussion regarding the
length of time to obtain site plan approval when a public hearing is required; however, there are
many cases where public input may be necessary The Commission wants site plans to be placed
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on a consent agenda with a staff recommendation. The Commission wants staff to be able to
schedule public hearing dates for the City Council. This will also help save time. This will
allow for a streamlined process but still give the Commission certain options if issues arise.
Mr. Keener distributed the revised Landscape and Tree Preservation Standards. The major
revision was the change of"site area" to "pavement area" in certain paragraphs. Discussion was
held on comer lots and whether "pavement area" was sufficient. Other minor changes were
noted.
The major discussion was focused on the replacement of trees in the building pad area. There
was concern for the preservation of those trees; however, Commissioner Kelley was concerned
that the standards may inhibit development. There was discussion to try to achieve consensus.
The subcommittee will revisit this issue. It was determined that once the homeowner purchases a
lot, the landscape maintenance requirements will no longer apply
ADJOURN
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Biggs and a second by Commissioner Heller,
the Commission voted 6 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the June 1, 1995
meeting at 9:00 p.m.
These minutes approved this { day of 4U, )Ln— , 1995.
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