Min - Planning and Zoning Commission - 1998 - 02/12 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
I February 12, 1998
ATTENDANCE
Commission Members Present
Jeffery Kelley, Chairman
Ross Obenneyer, Vice -Chairman
Pamela Smith, Secretary
Jeff McGregor
Susan Bartlemay
Mark Pacheco
Paul Penny
Commission Members Absent:
None
City Staff Present
Marcie Diamond, Senior Planner
George Conner, Director of Public Works
Dan Tracy, Civil Engineer
Sally Leeper, Administrative Assistant
WORKSHOP MEETING
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM:
With a quorum of the Commission members present, the Allen Planning & Zoning Commission was
called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Jeffery Kelley, at the City Council Chambers, Allen Library,
Two Allen Civic Plaza, Allen, Texas.
OPEN COMMISSION DISCUSSION
Ms. Marcie Diamond reviewed upcoming training sessions. Commission Member Penny and
Commission Member Bartlemay advised they were interested in attending the March 13th session on
Subdivision Regulations at Council of Governments.
The commission members that attended a previous training session reviewed the information they have
received and suggested that the commission be provided with concept plans for plats and zoning requests
whenever available.
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The Commission discussed possible dates for the proposed joint Commission/Council meeting for
discussion of the updated Comprehensive Plan. The suggested dates, in order of preference, are:
I March 17
4.00 p.m.
2. March 16
4.00 p.m.
3. March 18
4:00 p.m.
4. March 7
8:30 a m.
DISCUSSION REGARDING CONSENT AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
Commission Member Pacheco indicated he would like to remove the Morningside Phase 3 final plat
from the consent agenda to discuss the pedestrian access easements provided to Curtis Middle School
REGULAR MEETING
Consent Agenda (Agenda Item III)
Chairman Kelley read the consent agenda into the record as follows.
"Consent Agenda
A Approve Minutes of January 8, 1998, Regular Meeting.
B. Final Plat - Consider a final plat for Tatum Othel, Ltd for Suncreek Crossing, Phase
2, being 3.666 acres out of the Joab Butler Survey, Abstract No. 47, and the J. H.
Wilcox Survey, Abstract No. 1017, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further
described as being located south of McDermott Drive and east of Suncreek Drive.
Chairman Kelley indicated that CM Pacheco had requested that Item C be removed from the consent agenda.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commission Member Pacheco and a second by Commission Member
Bartlemay, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve Items A and B
from the consent agenda.
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Final Plat
Morningside Phase 3 Addition (Agenda Item IV -C)
Chairman Kelley read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Final Plat - Consider a final plat for Lennar Homes of Texas for Morningside Addition Phase 3,
being 33.629 acres out of the Peter Fisher Survey, Abstract No. 324, City of Allen, Collin County,
Texas; further described as being located west of Malone Road and north of Main Street."
Ms. Diamond presented the final plat to the Commission A homeowner's association (HOA) amenity
center is noted on the plat. Commission Member Pacheco noted a difference between the preliminary
plat and the final plat, being the amenity center. He is concerned about the pedestrian access easement to
Curtis Middle School. Otherwise it is consistent with the preliminary plat; however, he feels this 5 -foot
easement would have a negative impact on the adjacent lots and suggested moving it to the homeowner
association lot. He further suggested it should be 10 feet in width.
Ms. Diamond indicated that this easement, as well as a second one to the north in a future phase on
Leameadow, was negotiated with the Allen Independent School District (AISD) during the zoning
process. Staff has not visited with the AISD regarding this issue. It was noted that a location for the
easement within the HOA lot would better serve the residents of the community; however.
Commissioners noted that information was not available as to site plan of the school property.
Commission Member Bartlemay stated she did not remember that the AISD had specified a specific
location for these easements.
Mr. Dan Dowdy, Engineer for the project, stated it would be difficult to change the plat after it was
approved at the preliminary stage; however, he does not have a problem with this proposed change.
Chairman Kelley requested staff to contact the AND for confirmation that this HOA location would be
appropriate. He noted that the location of the easement was discussed with the school district during the
condemnation process. He noted that the 5 -foot width was agreeable with the AISD at that time. He
added that this 5 -foot width was approved during zoning, and the proponent should not be asked to
increase it to 10 feet at this point. He noted that the easement in the future phase is also set by the
preliminary plat. Mr. Dowdy stated he would attempt to make this future easement wider if possible.
Mr. George Conner noted that staff could question the AISD as to whether a single access easement
would be sufficient.
Chairman Kelley requested any decision made by the AISD be reported to the Commission.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commission Member Pacheco and a second by Commission Member
Obermeyer, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve Phase 3 of
Momingside, noting that the proponent is going to discuss the location of the pedestrian
easement with the school district.
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Public Hearing
Dyer Estates Reolat (Agenda Item V)
Chairman Kelley read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Public Hearing - Consider a replat for Dyer Estates, being a replat of Lots 1, 2, and 3 Dyer
Estates, 3.568 acres in the J. T. Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 777, City of Allen, Collin County,
Texas; further described as being located south of Buckingham Lane and east of S.H. 5
Ms Diamond presented the replat to the Commission and noted that because it is residential replat it requires
a public hearing. The replat represents a change from three lots to two lots Staff recommends approval.
Chairman Kelley opened the public hearing.
Mr. Jeff Pool I I I E. Estelle Lane, Lucas, spoke in favor of the request.
With no one else wishing to speak for or against the request, Chairman Kelley closed the public
hearing.
MOTION. Upon a motion by Commission Member Obermeyer, and a second by Commission Member
McGregor, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the replat for Dyer
Estates Addition.
Ms. Diamond provided information to the Commission regarding the Comprehensive Plan survey regarding
multi -family development. The results of the survey to the question of whether the respondents preferred
less, the same, or more multi -family than the existing Comprehensive Plan indicates was provided
The Commission was provided copies of an article which appeared in the Plano Star Courier regarding
affordable housing.
The next agenda will include two public hearings; one for P.D. 46 for townhomes, and the Shelley Tract in
the southeast comer of the city The Blackmon case is tabled at the Council level. A plat has been submitted
for the Walgreen's property at the northeast corner of McDermott and Alma.
ADJOURN:
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commission Member Obermeyer and a second by Commission
Member McGregor, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the
February 12, 1998, meeting at 8:30 p.m.
These minutes approved this ,�261 ay of , 1998.
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Jeff Chairman Pamela Smith, Secretary