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Min - Planning and Zoning Commission - 1999 - 11/11 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING I NOVEMBER 11, 1999 ATTENDANCE: Commission Members Present. Ross Obermeyer, Chairman Jeff McGregor, Vice -Chairman Mark Pacheco Kevin Kerr Alan Grimes (arrived at 8:21 pm) Randel West Commission Members Absent: Pamela Smith City Staff Present: Marina Sukup, Director of Planning Marcie Diamond, Senior Planner Tom Keener, Development Coordinator Pam Conway, Administrative Secretary Don Horton, Director of Parks & Rec. George Conner, Director of Public Works Dan Tracy, Civil Engineer Jason Marshall, City Attorney's Office 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 12 p.m., by Chairman Obermeyer, at the City Council Chambers, Allen Public Library, Two Allen Civic Plaza, Allen, Texas. Commission Member Pacheco noted that the visibility easements on North Bethany Lake Estates need to be dimensioned, and further that on the eastern side of Block F, Lot 1 the plat incorrectly reflects a 21 foot building line. Mr. Lloyd Dicker, proponent for North Bethany Lake Estates, stated that the plat had been mislabeled, and is now corrected. Ms. Marina Sukup, Director of Planning, updated the Planning and Zoning Commission on the recent City Council and advised the Commission that Leadership Allen was working with staff on the plan for the redevelopment of the Central Business District. REGULAR MEETING 1 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 7:33 p.m., by Chairman Obenneyer, at the City Council Chambers, Allen Public Library, Two Allen Civic Plaza, Allen, Texas. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 11, 1999 PAGE 2 IT. Consent Agenda LA. Approve Minutes of October 28, 1999 B. Final Plat— Consider a request for a Revised Final Plat for North Bethany Lake Estates, Phase Two, containing 29.842 acres of land, situated in the William Snyder Survey, Abstract No 821, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located northwest of Bethany Drive and FM 2551. C. Final Plat— Consider a request for a Final Plat for Spring Meadow, containing 67.539 acres of land located in the Henry Weisel Survey, Abstract No. 1026, Collin County, Texas, further described as being located North of Exchange Parkway and west of S.H. 5. Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member West, and a second by Commission Member Pacheco, the Commission voted 5 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. The Motion Carried. III. Public Hearing Proposed Zoning Change — General Business to Local Retail Consider a proposed change in zoning from General Business (GB) to Local Retail (I -R). The property is 13.98 ± acres of land, being Tracts 13 and 19 of the Peter Fisher Survey, Abstract No. 324, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being on Main Street (F.M. 2170), east of Fountain Gate Drive Chairman Obermeyer opened the Public Hearing. Phil Little, 3337 Therondunn, Plano, stated that he does not want this zoning changed. He owns property that is part of this zoning change request. Steve Forester, 1003 Brookview Dr., stated that he is in favor of this request. He requested a low noise use and a barrier to prevent trash from blowing onto the single family properties Chris & Elizabeth Paladmo, 1104 Brookview stated that they are in favor of the zoning change. They do not want the General Business zoning to remain because of the unfavorable uses allowed in that zoning district. An Anderson, 5400 Renaissance Tower, Dallas, representing the Butler Tract requested a postponement to include the owners of the property in the planning process. He agreed that there are some uses in the General Business District that are inappropriate. With no one else wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed. Ms. Marina Sukup, Director of Planning, reviewed the background prompting consideration of the zone change and advised that the landowners were invited to participate in the development of a plan, but that they had declined to do so. Mr. Don Horton, Director Parks & Recreation stated that the mitigation is that the Corps of Engineers will allow channel improvements, and a trail east of the channel. Mr. Conner stated that they have been working on completing phase 2 of the modifications to Mustang Creek for 5 years Chairman Obermeyer re -opened the Public Hearing. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 11, 1999 PAGE 3 Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member McGregor and a second by Commission Member Kerr, the Commission voted 5 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to table the request to the December 9, 1999 meeting to permit staff to meet with affected property owners. The motion carried. IV Public Hearing Colters Real Estate - SUP Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a Restaurant with Private Club for Colters Real Estate Ltd. The property is .94 ± acres of land situated in the A B Perrin Survey, Abstract No. 713, and the W.M Perrin Survey, Abstract No. 708, and being Lot 9, Block D of Bray Central One Addition, an addition to the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located northwest of U.S. 75 and McDermott Drive. Ms. Diamond stated that this is located in the Twin Creeks Village shopping center with frontage on U.S. 75 She described the restaurant size and stated that staff recommends approval. Tom Engleheart, 3229 Mossy Oak Lane, Bedford, TX , General Partner for Colters, was present to answer any questions. Mr. Engleheart stated that most Colters Restaurants sell alcoholic beverages and he would like to provide this service for the customers here in Allen. Commission Member Alan Grimes arrived 8:21 p.m Chairman Obermeyer opened the Public Hearing. With no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed. Motion: Following discussion a motion was made by Commission Member Pacheco and a second by Commission Member West, the Commission voted 6 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the Specific Use Permit subject to the Site Plan, Elevations and Floor Plan as submitted. The Motion Carried. Preliminary Plat The Crossing At Waterford, Phase I Consider a request for a Preliminary Plat for The Crossing At Waterford, Phase 1, containing 9 465 acres of land situated in the JW Parsons Survey, Abstract No. 705, and Henry Brandenburg Survey, Abstract No 110, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, further described as being located north of Exchange Parkway, between Alma Drive and Watters Creek. Mr Keener, Development Coordinator, described the surrounding area He noted that Creekway Drive will serve as a single loaded street and a hike and bike trail will be constructed between the creek and the street. Staff has verified that there is sufficient room to construct that trail. He stated that the staff recommends approval as submitted. Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member McGregor, and a second by Commission Member Kerr, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR and 0 ■"'", OPPOSED to approve the item as submitted. The motion carried. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 11, 1999 PAGE 4 V.b. Final Plat The Crossing At Waterford, Phase I Consider a request for a Final Plat, for The Crossing At Waterford, Phase I, containing 49.696 acres of land situated in the JW Parsons Survey, Abstract No. 705 and the Henry Brandenburg Survey, Abstract No 110, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located south of Ridgeview Drive, between Alma Drive and Watters Creek Mr. Tom Keener, Development Coordinator, stated that the density is in conformance with the zoning. He informed the Commission that the Parks Director is satisfied with the alignment of the park system. Mr. Keener stated that they are dedicating open space in excess of the requirements of zoning. Mr Frank Murphy, Wynne Jackson, applicant, was available for questions. Commission Member Pacheco expressed concern regarding the limited access in and out of this subdivision. Mr. Keener stated a temporary access could be established at the request of the Fire Marshall until additional phases were constructed Motion: Following discussion a motion was made by Commission Member Kerr, and a second by Commission Member Pacheco, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the item as submitted. The Motion Carried. VI Final Plat Richardson Subdivision Consider a request for a Combination Plat for Richardson Subdivision, being 2.1790 acres of land situated in the Peter Fisher Survey, Abstract 324, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, further described as being located north of F M 2170 and east of Fountain Gate Drive. Mr. Keener stated that the proponent desires to construct a car wash facility He stated that an engineering study has concluded that this property could be removed from the flood plain. The subdivision contains approximately % acre of ROW Staff recommends approval as presented Dennis Richardson, 2004 Aliso Rd., Plano TX, stated that his development will be a 6 bay self -serve, and 1 bay automatic car wash. Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member Kerr and a second by Commission Member Grimm, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the item as submitted. The motion carried. VII. Preliminary Plat Malone Heights Consider a request for a Preliminary Plat for Malone Heights, containing 45.5575 acres of land situated in the J J. Miller Survey, Abstract No. 609, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located southeast of Malone Road and Stacy Road. Mr. Keener noted that the stated that the previously approved plat had expired and as a result the process would need to be reinitiated. The open space exceeds the requirements set forth in the zoning regulations. Mr. Keener noted that there are a lot of trees on this property, most of which will A 11 u 11 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 11, 1999 PAGES zoning regulations. Mr. Keener noted that there are a lot of trees on this property, most of which will be preserved because they are located in the open space Staff recommends approval with the condition of a consummated Facilities Agreement prior to final plat consideration The proponent, Mr. Gary Defram, Stacy Rd. Joint Venture, 8235 Douglas Avenue, #650, Dallas, stated that he would answer any questions Mr Gene Scott, 1804 Green Meadow Circle, spoke and stated that it meets the initial requirements requested, and he and his neighbors support this project. Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member Kerr, and a second by Commission Member McGregor, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the item as subject to the consummation of a facilities agreement prior to final plat consideration. The Motion Carried. VIII. Other Business Ms Diamond confirmed the Zoning Sub -committee would meet at 7:30 a in. Tuesday, November 16, 1999, at City Hall conference room. The Commissioners requested that larger and more legible copies of the plats be provided. IX. Adjourn Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member McGregor, and a second by Commission Member Kerr, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to Adjourn the November 11, 1999 meeting at 10:09 p.m. These minutes approved this 13r 4day of ii. I,c, 1999 oss Oberritryer, Chairman Pamela mnecretary