Min - Planning and Zoning Commission - 1999 - 10/28 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 28, 1999
ATTENDANCE:
Commission Members Present.
Ross Obermeyer, Chairman
Jeff McGregor, Vice -Chairman, arrived at 7:30 p m.
Mark Pacheco
Pamela Smith, arrived at 7:50 p m.
Kevin Kert, departed at 9:00 p.m.
Alan Grimes
Commission Members Absent:
Randel West
City Staff Present:
Marina Sukup, Director of Planning
Marcie Diamond, Senior Planner
Tom Keener, Development Coordinator
Jason Marshall, City Attorney's Office
Don Horton, Director of Parks & Rec
George Conner, Director of Public Works
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM:
With a quorum of the Commission Member present, the Allen Planning & Zoning Commission was
called to order at 7.07 p.m., by Chairman Obermeyeq at the City Council Chambers, Allen Public
Library, Two Allen Civic Plaza, Allen, Texas
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Ms. Marina Sukup, Director of Planning, updated the Commission regarding City Council action
on Impact Fees. Also discussed was the draft nature of the proposed revisions to the definitions
and use chart of the Zoning Ordinance and staff is looking to the Planning Commission for their
input
The Commission discussed the items on the agenda and received technical responses from staff.
REGULAR MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM:
With a quorum of the Commission Member present, the Allen Planning & Zoning
E Commission was called to order at 7:35 p.m, by Chairman Obermeyer, at the City Council
Chambers, Allen Public Library, Two Allen Civic Plaza, Allen, Texas.
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11. Consent Agenda
A Approve Minutes of October 14, 1999
B. Final Plat— Consider a request for a Final Plat for Brookside Addition Phase 3,
containing 23.086 acres of land, situated in the R.C. Whisenant Survey, Abstract No
1012, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located northwest of Chaparral
Road and Allen Heights Drive.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member Pacheco, and a second by
Commission Member McGregor, the Commission voted 5 I FAVOR and
0 OPPOSED to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. The Motion
Carried.
Ill. Stacy Ridge Estates
Preliminary Plat
Consider a request for a Preliminary Plat for Stacy Ridge Estates, containing 110.7025 acres of
land situated in the George Fitzhugh Survey, Abstract No. 320, and John J Miller Survey,
Abstract No. 609, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located south
of Stacy Road and west of Country Club Road
Mr. Keener presented the item and noted that the preliminary plat is in conformance with the
requirements of the PD zoning The City of Allen is a party to the plat due to the tract of land
that has been acquired as park property The Tree Survey was discussed. The areas where the
trees are being removed, within and new the street rights-of-way, have a detailed survey, the
trees to be preserved had a generalized survey.
Proponent:
Jeff Miles, Jones and Boyd 16800 Dallas Parkway, representing the Skorburg Company,
clarified that the tree list on the survey are the trees in the ROW that will need to be removed,
and most of the trees to be saved are within the openspace areas. The alignment of Old Stacy
Road will not permit the relocation of the road to save trees. Mr Miles responded that the street
has been located to align with Old Stacy Road.
Commission Member Pacheco observed that mid -block changes in front yard setbacks were
required by the zoning designation and that careful consideration should be given to this in
future zoning cases. He also noted that the Subdivision Ordinance would require changing the
name of San Carlos Street to San Carlos Court because it terminates in a cul-de-sac.
Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member Pacheco
and a second by Commission Member Kerr, the Commission voted 6 IN
FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve item subject to the name of San
Carlos Street being changed to St. Carlos Court, and Lot 16, Block E
having a 30 foot front yard setback to be in accordance with the zoning
regulations. The Motion Carried.
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IV Allen Village, Ltd, Block A, Lots 1-9
L Revised Preliminary Pla[
Consider a request for a Revised Preliminary Plat for Allen Village, Ltd., Block A, Lots I - 9,
containing 14.8779 acres of land situated in the Michael See Survey, Abstract No 543, the
David Nix Survey, Abstract No. 668, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas further described as
being located at the southeast corner of Alma Drive and McDermott Drive.
Mr. Keener observed that this property is zoned PD 26 for retail uses. The revised preliminary
plat provides for three additional lots along the southern portion, with fire lanes and access
easements. Lots 2 and 4 of this subdivision have approved final plats. The revised preliminary
plat will not effect these platted lots. Staff recommends approval subject to lots 5,6,7, and 8
being final platted at one time to provide for needed infrastructure.
Proponent:
Blake Covin, Hickman Consulting Engineers, 1315 E. 19th Street, Plano, Texas, representing
Allen Village, Ltd. was available for questions.
Commission member Kerr received a clarification that the off set on Alma Drive right-of-way,
was a deceleration lane.
Motion: Following discussion a motion was made by Commission Member Kerr
and a second by Commission Member Smith, the Commission voted 6 I
FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the item subject to Lots 5 through 8
being final platted at one time. The Motion Carried.
Allen Village, Lot D., Block A, Lot 3
Final Plat
Consider a request for a Final Plat, for Allen Village, Ltd., Lot 3, Block A containing 1.8366
acres of land situated in the Michael See Survey, Abstract No. 543, and the David Nix Survey,
Abstract No. 668, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located at the
southeast comer of McDermott Drive and Alma Drive.
Mr. Keener explained that this is Lot 3 of the revised preliminary plat of the previous item. This
final plat reflects the required fire lanes and access easements as indicated on the site plan, which
was reviewed by staff.
No proponent was present at the hearing.
Commission Member Pacheco noted that the dimension on the drainage easement along the rear
property line needs to be added and noted that curve No. 9 needs to have the required 20 foot
radius.
Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member Pacheco
and a second by Commission Member Kerr, the Commission voted 6 I
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FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the item as submitted. The Motion
LCarried.
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VI Deer Crest Addition, Block A, Lot 3
Public Hearing/Reolat
Consider a request for Replat for Deer Crest Addition, Lot 3, Block A, situated in the William
Perrin Survey, Abstract 708, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being
located between Jupiter Road and S.H. 5, north of White Oak Street.
Mr. Keener noted that this plat corrects a survey error along the southern property line and
provides for the extension of Prestige Circle.
Proponent.
Rex Taylor, 26 White Rock Trial, Lucas, Texas, representing the Church of Christ stated that he
was available for any questions.
Commission Member Grimes asked if a right tum lane would be needed along S.H. 5. Mr.
Conner stated that it would not he necessary.
Motion: Following discussion a motion was made by Commission Member Smith
and a second by Commission Member McGregor, the Commission voted
6 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the item as submitted. The
Motion Carried.
VII Tabled Item - Preliminary discussion of the proposed revisions to the Definitions and Schedule
of Uses of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
F DISCUSSION
The Commission reviewed the Agriculture, Industrial, Entertainment, Office and Retail use lists
and suggested various revisions. On advice from the City Attorney's office, it was recommended
that the General Industrial District could be deleted, and the Heavy Industrial District could be
retained to allow for the least desirable uses. It was noted that it would be preferable to have
those uses listed and permitted in a specific district, even though there is not any land in the City
of Allen that is currently zoned to support those uses.
Staff will revise the Schedule of Uses and revise the Definitions accordingly
Vlll. Other Business
Commission and staff discussed the sub -committee assignments and schedules.
IX. Adjourn
Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member Pacheco a second by
Commission Member Grimes, the Commission voted 5 I FAVOR and
0 OPPOSED to Adjourn the October 28, 1999 meeting at 10:10 p.m.
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r" R&s-11benmeyer, Chairman
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Pamela SmIlb, Secretary