Min - Planning and Zoning Commission - 1995 - 08/24 - Regular�'" ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SII August 24, 1995
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Commission Members Present:
Kenneth Fulk, Chairman
Noel Crume, Vice Chairman
Bruce Heller
Susan Bartlemay
Ross Obermeyer
Harold Biggs
Jeffery Kelley
Commission Members Absent:
None
City Staff Present:
George Conner, Dir. Of Public Works
Tom Keener, Development Coordinator
Sally Leeper, Administrative Assistant
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With a quorum of the Commissioners present, the Allen Planning & Zoning Commission was
called to order at 7.30 p.m. by Chairman Fulk at the City Council Chambers, One Butler
Circle, Allen, Texas.
Approve Minutes
August 10 1995 (Agenda Item II)
Chairman Fulk read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Approve minutes of August 10, 1995, Regular Meeting."
Mr Tom Keener proposed the following amendments to the minutes regarding the motion for
the Kwik Industries Inc:
1. Item 2 - change `•masomy" to "brick veneer."
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2. Item 3
- add "strive" and "on an inch -per -inch basis."
3. Item 4
- Add "Ordinance No. 1198-9-93.
4 Item 5
- Change "preserve" to "maximize tree preservation."
5 Item 6
- Add "veneer."
6. Item 7
- Change "neighbors" to "neighboring properties."
7 Item 9
- Add "all" landscaping.
Commissioner Bartlemay requested that the word "not" be removed from her statement
regarding the
compatibility of the use with adjacent properties.
MOTION:
Upon a motion by Commissioner Crume and a second by Commissioner -
Obermeyer, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the
minutes of August 10, 1995, as amended.
Approve Minutes
August 17. 1995 (Agenda Item IID
Chairman Fulk read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Approve minutes of August 17, 1995 Workshop Meeting."
MOTION Upon a motion by Commissioner Crume and a second by Commissioner
Bartlemay, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the
minutes of August 17, 1995, as presented.
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Site Plan Approval
First Baptist Church (Agenda Item IV)
Chairman Folk read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Consider request to amend existing temporary site plan for First Baptist Church to
allow the placement of nonmasomy buildings for a period not to exceed two (2) years.
The property is located at 204 E. Main, Allen, Texas."
Mr. Keener presented the request to the Commission. Mr. Jimmy Moore, 202 Keith, and Mr
Dave Powyszynski, 1525 Rivercrest, were present to represent the First Baptist Church. Mr.
Keener indicated that the request is to amend the existing approved site plan to allow for two
temporary buildings for a period of two years and the removal of the existing wooden house.
Mr Powyszynski indicated that the wooden building will either be demolished or moved out
of Allen. Commissioner Crume questioned whether the church would need the full two years
and Mr Moore indicated that it was possible that they will not need the full two years;
however, they are requesting two years to be certain of having enough time to build a new
structure. He indicated that the church lost 7500 square feet in the recent fire, and this will
alleviate some of their space problems temporarily
Chairman Falk indicated that this type of request has been common among the churches in
Allen, and other requests have been granted for one to two years; with some extensions being
granted. Commissioner Heller discussed the legalities of allowing variances to the Zoning
Ordinance through the site planning process. Commissioner Kelley discussed the construction
of sidewalks shown on the site plan, and whether the actual placement of the buildings and
issues such as building separation would be addressed by the Code Inspection Department.
Mr Keener indicated that these items would be considered by that department when the permit
is requested.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Biggs and a second by Commissioner
Bartlemay, the Commission voted 5 FOR and 2 OPPOSED to approve the
request for amended site plan for the First Baptist Church.
MINORITY FINDINGS.
Commissioners Crume and Heller questioned the legality of granting variances to the
Zoning Ordinance and expressed concern regarding the enforcement of a two-year
restriction.
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Review of Zoning Ordmance (Agenda Item V)
Chairman Falk read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Review of Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance."
Mr. Keener read into the record a letter from Mr. Lonnie Thomas, Parks & Recreation Board
Chairman, requesting consideration of certain changes to the landscaping section that is
proposed. This letter is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Commissioner Crume
suggested that the landscape subcommittee meet to review these requested changes and report
to the Commission at the next regular meeting.
The following changes to the Schedule of Uses were recommended:
1. Install -radio, stereo, cellular phones - Remove this use from the IT District.
2 Junk or salvage yard - Add to the definition a requirement for screening from adjacent
properties.
3. Kennel, animal boarding -outside runs - OK as is.
4 Key shop, locksmith - Add as Accessory in Office.
5 Laboratories, medical, dental, scientific - This should be separated into two categories,
one for medical and dental, and one for scientific. Commissioner Bartlemay stated she
will research a proper definition for these uses. The medical and dental laboratory
should be allowed by right in GB, CC, IT, LI, HI, HI and by SUP in CBD The
scientific laboratory will be considered later
6. Lawn Equipment Sales & Repair - Add to the definition a requirement that the noise
should be contained within the structure, no outside storage allowed. Allow by right in
SC and CC and CBD, and remove the requirement for SUP
7 Livestock Auction - OK as is.
8. Machine Shop or Welding - Remove from LC District, allow by SUP in CBD and by
right in LI.
9 Manufacturing -heavy - OK as is.
10. Manufacturing -light - Add by right in IT, GB, CC, HI, and review for the CBD when
definition is established.
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Mass Transit Commuter Pick-up Service - Add by SUP in LR, SC, IT, LI, GI, HI, and
CF
12.
Metal Fabrication - remove, this would be included in manufacturing.
13.
Mint -warehouses - Remove from LI District.
14
Miniature Golf - Remove, this would be included in Commercial Amusement, outdoor;
Add to LI District by SUP
15.
Mobile Home Display and Sales - OK as is.
16.
Mobile Home Dwelling - OK as is.
17
Mobile Home Park - OK as is.
18
Monument Sales - OK as is.
19
Motor cycle sales and service (indoor) - Add personal watercraft to this use name (jet
skis, wave runners, etc.)
20.
Motor Freight Terminal - OK as is.
21
Multi -family Dwelling (Apartment) - OK as is.
22.
Museum, library, art gallery - OK as is.
23.
Musical Instrument Assembly - Remove, this would be included in manufacturing.
24.
New Car Dealership and repair - Remove, this is a duplicate.
25
Nursery, retail plant - Remove from CF District.
The consensus of the Commission was to cancel the August 31, 1995, workshop and resched-
ule it for September 7, 1995.
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MOTION Upon a motion by Commissioner Bartlemay and a second by Commissioner
Heller, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the August
24, 1995, meeting at 10:05 p in.
These minutes approved this V1 day of �� . , 1995.
Ken Fulk, Chairman
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CITY OF ALLEN
August 23, 1995
Dear Planning & Zoning Commission:
As the Parks & Recreation Board Chairman, I have been asked by my board to submit a letter to the
Planning & Zoning Conunission offering our input, support and recommendations for change
regarding the Landscape Ordinance currently under P&Z committee review At our July Parks &
Recreation Board Meeting, our board discussed the Landscape Ordinance currently wider review by
your commission. We commend your worthwhile endeavor and offer our support in helping make
the vision created in the Ordinance a reality
In an attempt to help create assurances for adequate enforcement of the Ordinance, we feel the
language contained therein needs a few minor revisions. Recommended revisions include
requirements for minimal landscape, irrigation design and installation standards. The ordinance
should also require Parks and Recreation Department review and approval of proposed landscaping,
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irrigation plans.
We respectfully request modification of the proposed ordinance to address the aforementioned items.
It is the understanding of our Board that the Parks Superintendent is preparing a recommendation
for changes to the ordinance that addresses our interests. Your consideration of those
recommendations will be greatly appreciated by our board and eventually by our citizens.
If you or other members of the P&Z have any questions regarding our position on this matter, please
feel free to call.
Respectfully,
Lonnie Thomas
Parks & Recreation Board, Chairman
ONE BUTLER CIRCLE ALLEN, TEXAS 75802-2993
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