Min - Planning and Zoning Commission - 1995 - 06/08 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
June 8, 1995
Commission Members Present:
Kenneth Falk, Chairman
Harold Biggs
Bruce Heller
Jeffery Kelley
Susan Bartlemay
Commission Members Absent:
Noel Crume, Vice Chairman
Ross Obermeyer
City Staff Present:
Bill Petty, Director of Community Development
Tom Keener, Development Coordinator
Pam Conway, Secretary
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CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM:
With a quorum of the Commissioners present, the Allen Planning & Zoning Commission was
called to order at 7.32 p.m. by Chairman Falk at the City Council Chambers, One Butler
Circle, Allen, Texas.
Approve Minutes
May 25. 1995 (Agenda Item II)
Chairman Folk read the agenda item into the record as follows:
Approve minutes of May 25, 1995, Regular Meeting."
MOTION Upon a motion by Commissioner Biggs and a second by Commissioner
Bartlemay, the Commission voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the
minutes of May 25, 1995
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Approve Minutes
June 1.1995 (Agenda Item III)
Chairman Folk read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Approve minutes of June 1, 1995 Workshop Meeting."
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Bartlemay and a second by Commissioner
Biggs, the Commission voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the minutes
of June 1, 1995, as presented.
Tabled Item (Agenda Item IV)
Sumeer - MF
Chairman Fulk read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Tabled Item - A request by Sumeer, Inc. To consider Multi -family 2 (MF2) zoning
concomitant with annexation on 5.092 acres in Tract 17 of Abstract No. 491 and 5.087
acres in Tract 18 of Abstract No. 491, currently in the City of Plano, Collin County,
Texas."
Staff indicates no change on this item at this time. No request for deannexation from Plano
has been received. Chairman Falk suggested an update be obtained before removing this item
from the table.
MOTION Upon a motion by Commissioner Biggs and a second by Commissioner
Bartlemay, the Commission voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED not to remove
Agenda Item IV from the table.
Final Plat Revised
Allen City Complex (Agenda Item V)
Chairman Folk read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Final Plat - Consider Final Plat approval of Allen City Complex revised lot 2A
situated in the William Perrin survey, Abstract No. 708, being a replat of a part of Lot
2 of Allen City Complex Addition, Collin County, Texas."
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Final Plat Revised
Allen City Complex (Cont.)
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Mr Tom Keener presented the request to the Commission. Mr. Keener also presented the site
plan for information purposes only Mr. Keener stated that the complex faces McDermott
Drive and the U.S. 75 corridor. Mr. Keener also stated that there will be a landscaping buffer
between Albertson's and the City Complex that exceeds the requirements in the Landscape
Ordinance at this time. Mr Keener noted that the plat has been reviewed by City Council.
The Fire Marshal and the City Engineer have reviewed and approved the plat. Staff recom-
mends approval.
Commissioner Heller asked why the utility lines stop at the plat. Mr Frank Abbott, Kimley-
Hom, indicated that the precise placement of the utility lines will be determined when the city
property develops. Commissioner Kelley had a drainage concern. Mr. Keener noted that the
drainage has been addressed, and cited some examples of future water detention ponds.
MOTION Upon a motion made by Commissioner Biggs, and a second by Commissioner
Bartlemay, the Commission voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the Final
Plat of the Allen City Complex Addition.
Preliminary Plat
Greenway - Allen Retail Addition (Aeenda Item VI)
Chairman Fulk read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Preliminary Plat - Consider Preliminary Plat approval of Greenway - Allen Retail
Addition (Albertson's) Lots 1,2,3,4,5, and 6 situated in the William Perrin Survey,
Abstract No. 708, being a replat of a part of Lot 2 of Allen City Complex Addition,
Collin County, Texas."
Mr. Tom Keener stated that the Fire Marshal and the City Engineer have reviewed and
approved this plat. Staff recommends approval.
Commissioner Heller questioned landscaping. Can the requirements be met? Mr. Keener
indicated that they could. Mr Petty stated that it is in conformance with the site plan, noting
that the approved site plan takes precedence.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Bartlemay and a second by Commissioner
Biggs, the Commission voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the Prelimi-
Lnary Plat for Greenway - Allen Retail Addition.
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Final Plat
Greenway - Allen Retail Addition
Chairman Fulk read the agenda item into the record as follows:
(Agenda Item VIII
"Final Plat - Consider Final Plat approval of Greenway - Allen Retail Addition -
(Albertson's) Lots 1,2,3,4,5, and 6, situated in the William Perrin Survey, Abstract
No. 708, being a replat of a part of Lot 2 of Allen City Complex Addition, Collin
County, Texas."
Mr. Keener stated that this plat has also been reviewed by the Fire Marshal and City Engineer
with their approval. Staff recommends approval.
MOTION Upon a motion by Commissioner Heller, and a second by Commissioner Biggs,
the Commission voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the Final Plat for
Greenway - Allen Retail Addition.
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Mr. Bill Petty presented to the Commission the 1995-96 Strategic Plan Project Summary Mr.
Petty stated that the City Council has assigned projects to the Commission. City Council has
approved general and specific goals. The Comprehensive Plan needs to be updated. Mr.
Petty indicated a citizen survey is to be taken in 1996 to ascertain information.
Several issues need to be addressed:
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Mr Petty read the General Goal: "Adopt a totally updated Comprehensive Plan in 1997," and
the Specific Goal: "Review the current plan for recommendations for amendment until it is
completely updated."
Mr. Petty stated that the proposal should refer to the Comprehensive Plan. He also stated that
the City Council held discussions regarding the Level of Service "C" i.e., 6 lanes vs 8 lanes.
Need to develop language related to 6 lane roadways, with goals still being LOS "C" Certain
thoroughfare sections may not require 8 lanes and City Council should have authority to wave
that standard. Mr. Petty indicated the desire to reserve the 8 lane R.O.W. (2 outside lanes)
for future traffic at buildout.
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Mr. Bill Petty read the General Goal: "Amend the City of Allen Zoning Ordinance to
specifically identify allowable home occupations related to instruction." He also read the
Specific Goal: "Determine allowable limits for home occupations such as instruction for
swimming, music, dance, etc."
Mr. Petty indicated that a recommendation is needed by August 1, 1995
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Mr. Bill Petty read the General Goal: "Affirm or revise subdivision regulations regarding
front entry drives; consider front entry to the city; consider front entry to major subdivisions."
He also read the Specific Goal: "Consider changing the newly -adopted subdivision regulations
allowing front entry drives and adopt regulations regarding front entry to the City and major
subdivisions."
Mr Petty discussed the recommending of alleys - not requiring them, reason being less
concrete thus better drainage, and to protect trees. It was noted that the Planning & Zoning
Commission and City Council had addressed this. Mr Petty indicated the need to revisit this.
Commercial Masonry Requirement
Mr Bill Petty read the General Goal: "Amend the Zoning Ordinance in consideration of
alternate building materials for commercial construction." He also read the Specific Goal:
"Identify reliable alternate building materials for commercial buildings."
Mr Petty stated the need to be more flexible with building materials. He also noted that the
emphasis was on design and restaurants. These items will be discussed further at a special
called workshop meeting.
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Mr. Mike Rippy, Parks & Recreation Board Member, stated that the Parks Board has made a
commitment to have a representative at each Planning & Zoning meeting. This would help
them to understand and address any issues. Chairman Fulk suggested that Mr Rippy consult
with Mr. Keener or Mr. Petty on the agenda items prior to the meetings.
Chairman Fulk adjourned meeting for a short break at 8:34 p.m.
Chairman Fulk reconvened the Planning & Zoning meeting at 8:41 p.m.
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Review of Zoning Ordinance (Agenda Item IX)
Chairman Fulk read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Review of Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance."
Chairman Fulk asked if June 30, 1995 was the absolute deadline for the completion of the
Zoning Ordinance reviews. It was indicated by Mr. Keener and several Commissioners to
complete the reviews as soon as possible; however, June 30 is not an absolute deadline.
Mr. Tom Keener stated the goals of the previous Workshop regarding the Landscape Ordin-
ance were not met due to Commissioner Obermeyer's travel arrangements, and Vice -Chairman
Crume's vacation.
Mr. Keener distributed recommended changes to the Zoning Ordinance as requested by Mr
Bret McCullough.
Section 2.07, #1
�", Middle of 2nd line should read "if such building is located within the same subdivision in
■y which construction work is occuring." P & Z consensus: It was determined that this item had
EI already been addressed.
Section 2.10, item I(e)-Definition of accessory building (residential)
Remove playhouse from this definition due to too much liability when permitting and
inspection of these structures. P & Z consensus: Approved.
Section 2.10, Item 73, 1, pg. 34 -Lot Width Definition
Allow measurements on pie shaped lots to be taken from a point where the front building line
crosses the property line on each side, the measurement being the chord instead of the arc.
P & Z consensus: Approved.
Item 126, pg. 42 -Definition of Structure
Requested changing 6" to 30" and removing fire resistive requirements. P & Z consensus:
was stated that Fire Marshal input would be solicited before approving this change.
Item 128, pg. 43 -Definition of Swimming Pool
Requesting the deletion of the current definition and refer to definition in the Property
Maintenance Code due to the inconsistency P & Z consensus: This will be researched by
Mr. Keener before approval.
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Section 3.02, #4 (a)
Add an item c. containing language similar to that of item 3.02, #2c regarding eaves and roof
extensions. P & Z consensus: Approved.
Section 3.08, #3(a)
Remove "or easement line" from the third line of this paragraph due to being too restrictive.
P & Z consensus: Approved.
Section 3.08, #3(b)
Remove carport from this section so it may be constructed in the same locations as accessory
buildings, however, a maximum dimension should be specified. P & Z consensus: It was
determined that this would be reviewed at a later date.
Section 3.08, #4
Remove air conditioning compressors from this section due to being too restrictive and
inconsistent wim other cities. P & Z consensus: Air conditioning compressors will not be
removed; however, an exclusion for Single Family but Multi -Family and Mobil Homes will be
included.
Section 3.08, #5
Remove fencing requirements for swimming pools. P & Z consensus: Requirements are well
stated in Property Maintenance Code. Mr. Tom Keener will research the definition of
"Swimming pool" in the Property Maintenance Code.
Section 5.01, #6(3)
Amend to read as follows: All drawings, specifications, and accompanying data shall bear the
name and address of the designer In the case of buildings or structures which are not exempt
from the "Texas Engineering Practice Act" or the "Texas Architectural Practice Act" such
designer shall be an architect or engineer legally registered under the laws of this state
regulating the practice of architecture or engineering and shall affix his or her official seal to
said drawings, specifications and accompanying data. P & Z consensus: Approved.
Section 5.03
After first paragraph add an Exception: "Single Family Dwellings" P & Z consensus: There
were some concerns expressed by the Commission. Request expanded language.
The next meeting of the Commission was set for Thursday, June 15, 1995, at the Allen Public
Library conference room.
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ADJOURN:
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MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Biggs and a second by Commissioner
Bartlemay, the Commission voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the June
8, 1995, meeting at 9:29 p.m.
These minutes approve this RA n � day of
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