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REGULAR MEETING
L February 22, 1996
Commission Members Present:
Kenneth Fulk, Chairman
Noel Crume, Vice -Chairman (arc 8:20 p.m.)
Harold Biggs
Ross Obermeyer
Bruce Heller
Susan Bartlemay (art 7:35 p.m.)
Jeffery Kelley
City Staff Present:
Bill Petty, Director of Community Development
e"f Tom Keener, Development Coordinator
George Conner, Director of Public Works
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 Folk at the City Council Chambers, One Butler Circle,
Allen, Texas.
Approve Minutes
Febmary 8. 1996 (Agenda Item ID
Chairman Folk read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Approve minutes of February 8, 1996, Regular Meeting."
MOTION Upon a motion by Commissioner Heller and a second by Commissioner Ober-
meyer, the Commission voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the minutes of
February 8, 1996.
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Public Hearing
Sparks Auto Glass (Agenda Item IID
Chairman Fulk read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Public Hearing - Consider a request by Sparks Auto Glass to attach a Specific Use Permit to
allow an Auto Glass Shop in Suite 133 of the Bethany Plaza Shopping Center located at the
northeast corner of Bethany Drive and S.H. 5; further described as being located at 717 S.
Greenville Avenue, Suite 133, Allen, Texas."
Mr. Tom Keener presented the request to the Commission. The majority of this business will be conducted
off-site; however, the existing garage door at the rear of the facility will be used from time to time for entry
of vehicles for installation of glass. The Fire Marshal has indicated that no parking should be allowed at
the rear of the facility There are no alterations to the existing site plan, therefore, no traffic study was
requested.
Chairman Folk opened the public hearing.
Mr. Mike Howland, leasing agent for the property, 7718 Morini, Dallas, TX 75248, spoke in favor of the
request. The owner of this shopping center also owns the center across the street (Bethany Comer
Shopping Center). He stated that the primary use for this facility will be office. There will be no offensive
noise or odor.
With no one else wishing to speak for or against the request, Chairman Fulk closed the public
hearing.
Commissioner Obernieyer questioned the percent of work that is proposed to be at the facility Mr.
Howland suggested that possibly 5 % of the work each day would be done on site. He indicated that
parking will not be allowed at the rear of the building.
Commissioner Biggs questioned that number of fleet vehicles that would he stored on the property, and Mr
Howland stated that these vehicles are privately owned and stored off-site.
Mr. Pat Devitt, 516 Northridge, Allen, Texas, stated that the business at this time is 100% mobile
with one installer.
Commissioner Kelley questioned whether any work would be completed in the parking lot, and
the proponent indicated that it would not, and that the shopping center owner would not allow
parking lot repairs.
Commissioner Bartlemay stated that she has visited with adjacent tenants and they have expressed
no opposition.
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Public Hearing
Sparks Auto Glass (Cont.) (Agenda Item IID
MOTION. Upon a motion by Commissioner Heller and a second by Commissioner Ober-
meyer, the Commission voted 6 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to recommend approval of
the request for Specific Use Permit for an auto glass store with the stipulation that
all requirements of the Fire Marshall are satisfied; all on-site repairs will be
confined to the interior of the facility; and no repairs are allowed in the parking
lot.
FINDINGS.
1. The use is compatible to the shopping center.
2. There was no opposition expressed.
3 The Fire Marshal's requirements will be satisfied.
4 There will be no overnight storage of vehicles.
Public Hearing
Puerto Escondido (Agenda Item IV)
Chairman Fulk read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Public Hearing - Consider a request by Transpacific Interests, Ltd. to attach a Specific Use
Permit to allow a Restaurant/Private Club in Suite 200 of the Allen Heights Shopping Center
located at the northwest comer of Main Street and Allen Heights Drive; further described as being
located at 1201 E. Main Street, Suite 200, Allen, Texas "
Mr. Keener presented the request to the Commission. The request represents 6,888 square feet
of lease space in the comer of the Allen Heights Shopping Center for a Restaurant/Private Club
Specific Use Permit. No alterations are being requested to the existing site plan for the shopping
center. Mr. Keener reviewed the adjacent zoning and discussed the measurement to the residential
subdivision (547 feet). He added that the parking requirements for the shopping center are met.
He further reviewed the floor plan that was submitted.
Commissioner Bartlemay requested explanation of the parking information that was provided by
the proponent and Mr. Keener reviewed this document.
Mr Tony Eeds, 3102 Oak Lawn, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75219, representing the proponent,
reviewed the parking information provided and stated that there are 13 spaces in excess.
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Public Hearing
Puerto Escondido (Cont) (Agenda Item IV)
Chairman Fulk opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak for or against the
request, Chairman Falk closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Heller questioned whether this was located at the intersection of two major
thoroughfares, and Mr. Keener advised that it is. He further suggested that the parking/waiting
room ratio is somewhat small, and discussed the number of parking spaces that were allotted for
[his area.
It was noted that there is no request for outside service, and the current ordinance was reviewed
regarding the fact that no visible sign of alcoholic beverage sales can be visible from the general
public.
MOTION. Upon a motion by Commissioner Obermeyer and a second by Commissioner
Bartlemay, the Commission voted 6 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to recommend approval
of the request for Specific Use Permit for a restaurant/private club for Puerto
Escondido.
FINDINGS.
1. There was no opposition expressed to the request.
2. The request meets State law in regard to distance from a residential use.
3. The request meets all City requirements.
4. The use is suitable for a shopping center at this location.
5. The parking is adequate.
6. The use is compatible to the adjacent General Business zoning to the west.
7 The private club itself is shielded from the general public.
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OTHER BUSINESS.
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Mr. Petty provided the Commissioners with copies of the posted agenda for the February 29,
1996, joint workshop on the proposed Zoning Ordinance, the working agenda, a memo from City
Manager Jon McCarty, and the cover letter from Chairman Ken Fulk.
Mr. Petty reviewed the legal process involved with further consideration of the Zoning Ordinance,
and the requirement for public hearing by the Commission and Council.
This workshop is scheduled for February 29, 1996, at the Library, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. The
Commission requested staff to prepare a hypothetical scenario for the tree preservation section,
and Commissioner Obermeyer offered to work with staff to design it.
Mr. Petty indicated that he has received a concern from a citizen regarding the 10 -foot landscape
easement requirement for commercial development in the Central Business District.
Mr. Petty discussed the logistics of rearranging the Multi -family 1, 2, and 3 Districts. He
suggested renaming them MF12, MI8, and M1724, and the Commission agreed to this suggestion.
Mr. Keener advised that the next agenda will include a public hearing for an auto laundry
Commissioner Crume provided the Commission with a copy of a resignation letter indicating that
he intends to file for a Council seat in the upcoming election.
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MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Obermeyer and a second by Commissioner -
Biggs, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the February 22,
1996, meeting at 8:45 p.m.
These minutes approved 1his / day of clti 11 , 1996.
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