Min - Planning and Zoning Commission - 1997 - 03/27 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
March 27, 1997
Commission Members Presen[:
Kenneth Fulk, Chairman
Susan Bartlemay (arc 7:38 p.m.)
Pamela Smith (arr. 7:37 p.m.)
Ross Obermeyer
Jeff McGregor
Jeffery Kelley
Bruce Heller
City Staff Present
Marcie Diamond, Senior Planner
George Conner, Director of Public Works
Sally Leeper, Administrative Assistant
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM
With a quorum of the Commissioners present, the Allen Planning & Zonmg Commission was called to
order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Fulk at the City Council Chambers, Allen Library, Two Allen Civic
Plaza, Allen, Texas.
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Consent Agenda (Agenda Item H)
Chairman Fulk read the consent agenda into the record as follows:
"A Approve minutes of March 13, 1997, Regular Meeting."
MOTION Upon a motion by Commissioner Obermeyer and a second by Commissioner McGregor,
the Commission voted 4 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the Consent Agenda.
Tabled Item
Custer/Hedgcoxe. L.L.C. (Agenda Item III)
Chairman Falk read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Tabled Item - Consider a request by Custer/Hedgcoxe, L.L.C. to zone 25 573 acres of land
located in the John Huffman Survey, Abstract no. 416, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, from
Agriculture -Open Space to Planned Development zoning with single-family residential uses."
MOTION. Upon a motion by Commissioner McGregor and a second by Commissioner Kelley, the
Commission voted 4 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to remove Agenda Item III from the table
Ms. Marcie Diamond reviewed the request as discussed previously The request represents the same use
and area requirements as assigned to Planned Development No. 57, adjacent and to the west of this
property Discussion was held by the Commissioners regarding the location of the open space, and
circulation and access to the school The applicant has submitted a letter from the Plano ISD stating that
a collector system will be in place before opening of school. The proponent has committed to increasing
the open space in Planned Development 57 to 7.6 acres Ms. Diamond presented a proposed concept plan.
She explained that a preliminary plat cannot be submitted until the zoning is consummated. Open space
area will have no covered structures. There will be no club house or recreation center located in this area
It will include a pool, cabana, and open recreation only
Chairman Falk questioned traffic issues regarding old Custer Road
Mr. Pat Atkins, Tipton Engineering, discussed the proposed increase in open space in PD 57 He stated
that the adopted zoning requires playground equipment, a trail system, and a basketball court. He added
that the proponent also plans to include a swimming pool and cabana. No recreational facilities other than
these will be included. He added that a preliminary plat including the remainder of PD 57, as well as this
property, will be submitted as soon as possible following the adoption of this zoning request
Mr. Atkins stated that the orientation of the school site will be to the collector system, not from Hedgcoxe.
He will review this requirement with the Plano ISD Regarding Custer Road, Mr. Atkins reviewed the
new roadway alignment of Custer Road, and the fact that old Custer will become a collector street.
Ms. Diamond indicated that staff is satisfied with the proposal at this time. Mr. George Conner indicated
1 that Custer Road is scheduled for construction at approximately the same time as McDermott Drive.
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Tabled Item
Custer/Hedgcoxe. L.L.C. (Cont.) (Agenda Item IID
Chairman Fulk reviewed his concerns regarding density
Commissioner Smith questioned whether there would be a homeowner's association to maintain the open
space and whether all citizens of Allen would have access to the pool area Mr. Atkins stated that this
property will be maintained and owned by the homeowner's association; not open to the entire City He
noted that he was aware that the project represents a density over that recommended by the Comprehensive
Plan; however, he feels he has met the criteria established by the Commission at previous meetings. They
have lost 26 lots in the existing PD 57 through the school site and the additional open space
Ms. Diamond reviewed information provided in the packet regarding Neighborhood District No. 20. This
district is over the Comprehensive Plan by only 15 %.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Bartlemay and seconded by Commissioner Kelley
to approve the request as presented.
Commissioner Oberrneyer questioned information in a previous memo regarding the 1 % acres of open
space that is needed. Ms. Diamond indicated that this is satisfied with the additional open space being
dedicated in PD 57 as requested by the Commission. There was a concern expressed regarding not
allowing curb cuts on Hedgcoxe to serve the school site
The Commission voted 5 FOR and 1 OPPOSED, with Chairman Falk opposed, and the
motion carried.
MAJORITY FINDINGS.
1. The request conforms with the existing PD 57
2. The density is high, but appropriate in order to allow a proper Bow of the existing development.
3. The City is able to obtain open space contiguous within both developments (this request and PD
57)
4. Given the unique shape of this property, the difficulty of flow with the existing PD was an
overriding factor.
5. Plano ISD has agreed to this site and purchased the property as a location for a school.
6. Access to the school will be through a collector street system.
MINORITY FINDINGS.
L Density is excessive compared to the Comprehensive Plan The Neighborhood District is already
projected to be well in excess of the Plan and maintaining the high density in this district is
contradictory to the goals of the Plan.
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Tabled Item
Tomlin Properties (Stacy/Malone) (Agenda Item VI)
Chairman Fulk read the agenda item into the record as follows
"Public Hearing - Consider a request by Tomlin Properties to zone 57 703 acres of land located
in the J J. Miller Survey, Abstract No 609, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, from
Agriculture -Open Space to Planned Development -Shopping Center and Planned Development -
Residential; further described as being located at the southeast comer of Stacy Road and Malone
Road."
Chairman Fulk read the attached letter from Mr. Robert Porter into the record requesting that the
submission be withdrawn No action was taken and this request will be removed from the agenda.
Chairman Fulk advised the Commissioners that he had visited with Mr. Porter and he had made a verbal
commitment to a 3.0 dwelling units/acre request This property is located in the Lovejoy ISD He added
that the property to the south includes plans for a neighborhood park, and may be included in a future
submission.
The Commissioners requested copies of the amended pages to the Comprehensive Plan showing elementary
and middle schools
OTHER BUSINESS.
Ms. Diamond reviewed the tentative agenda
Mr. Conner indicated he had attended a condemnation hearing on right-of-way for McDermott Drive on
the Suncreek property and the right-of-way had been obtained.
Commissioner McGregor requested information about allowing basketball goals in the City right-of-way
Mr Conner advised that he would respond to a complaint.
Commissioner Bartlemay questioned the new lights at the Winn Dixie parking lot and whether they are in
conformance with the new ordinance. Staff advised that they would inquire with Code Inspections and
respond.
The Commissioners discussed the lighting ordinance with reference to decorative lighting such as is in
Watters Crossing. Mr Conner indicated that the owners of the new Suncreek Addition are being required
to use shielded fixtures, and the Commission indicated that the ordinance allows for decorative lighting
under certain circumstances.
Commissioner Smith apologized for being late, but explained that she had a Flat tire.
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Commissioner Obermeyer reviewed the Subdivision Platting seminar that he and Commissioner Smith, and
Ms. Diamond attended. Copies of the material are available for review, and Ms. Diamond is preparing
a synopsis of the class.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Obermeyer and a second by Commissioner Bartlemay,
the Commission voted 6 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the March 27, 1997, meeting
at 8:20 p.m
These minutes approved this /0 t/ day of 4i]„� , 1997
Ken Fulk, Chairman
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Ross OVAtheyer, Secretary
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Date: 3/26/97
Project No. 96067
Project: Malone- Stacy Tract
Marcie Diamond City of the Allen, Texas
City of Allen - Planning Department
One Butler Circle
Allen, Texas 75002
Dear Ms. Diamond,
This letter is in regard to the Malone - Stacy Zoning Case scheduled for tate Much
27 Planning and Zoning Meeting. As per our phone conversation on March 26, we ow
withdrawing the project from the adgenda to allow us additional time to prepare a new
plan. We will resubmit our revised plan on April 3, which places us on the April 24, 1447
Planning and Zoning meeting.
Please call if you have any questions regarding this project from this office.
Sincerely,
Robert Porter
cc: Dan Tomlin
Vice President
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1475 Ihchuda n Drive - Suite 230 • Rlchudw,n Texas 75080
(972)6x0-0602 " Fax (972)690-6371
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