Min - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2000 - 01/13 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 13, 2000
ATTENDANCE:
Commission Members Present:
Ross Obermeyer, Chairman
Jeff McGregor, Vice -Chairman
Mark Pacheco
Pamela Smith
Kevin Kerr
Alan Grimes
Randel West
City Staff Present.
Marina Sukup, Director of Planning
Stan Solamillo, Planner
Tom Keener, Development Coordinator
Jason Marshall, City Attorney's Office
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 7:06 p.m., by Chairman Obermeyer, at the City Council Chambers, Allen Public
Library, Two Allen Civic Plaza, Allen, Texas
WORKSHOP
Questions on Current Agenda.
Items of Interest.
I. Update on Council Actions
2. Discussion of Proposed Subdivision Regulations
• Street Lighting Standards
3. Discussion of Proposed Zoning Regulations
• Definitions
• Schedule of Permitted Primary Uses
• Residential/Non-Residential Dimensional Standards
A clerical error was noted on page 4, Item VII of the December 9, 1999 minutes.
It was also noted that on the plat for Exchange Parkway Village, a correction needed to be made
on the plat referencing Collin County, not Dallas County
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Street lighting standards were discussed. Marina Sukup, Director of Planning, gave a slide
presentation showing the mixture of streetlights currently used in Allen communities Differing
heights and styles and colors have been used. Illumination was also discussed
REGULAR MEETING
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 7:39 p.m., by Chairman Obermeyer, at the City Council Chambers, Allen Public
Library, Two Allen Civic Plaza, Allen, Texas.
Consent Agenda
I. Approve Minutes of December 9, 1999, Regular Meeting as corrected
2 Final Plat— Consider a request for a Final Plat for Ten Oaks, containing 16 3988 acres
of land out of the James T. Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 777, City of Allen, Collin
County, Texas, further described as being located northeast of the intersection of Allen
Heights and Exchange Parkway
3. Final Plat— Consider a request for a Final Plat for Glendover Park Phase III, containing
23 652 acres of land out of the Mary Standifer Survey, Abstract No. 812, City of Allen,
Collin County, Texas: further described as being located at the northeast comer of City
Road 146 and Glendover Drive.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member Mcgregor, and a second by
Commission Member Smith, the Commission voted 7 I FAVOR and 0
OPPOSED to approve the Consent Agenda with the correction to the
minutes to be made as noted in the workshop. The Motion Carried.
Regular Agenda
Main Street at Fountain Gate Drive
4 Public Hearing — Consider a proposed change in zoning from General Business (GB) to Light
Commercial (LC). The property is 19 33 ± acres of land, being Tracts 13, 16 17, 18 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.
Chris Paladin, 1104 Brookview Dr. stated that there are some uses that would be objectionable
to the surrounding homeowners. He proposed that the Commission exclude some of the
objectionable uses or go with the Light Retail (LR) zoning as previously proposed. He also
requested the tree row be preserved to protect the homeowners from lighting, etc.
Randy Helms, 1102 Brookview, asked if a brick wall could be constructed to protect their
�j property He also asked if the City had a lighting ordinance that would protect the residents from
® the glare of the lights.
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Alison Archer, 2112 West Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, stated that they did not support the Local
Retal (LR) zoning change that was originally proposed, but she does support the change to Light
Commercial (LC).
Steve Forester, 1003 Brookview Dr., stated that he has no objection to the storage units going in.
He requested noise barriers and security.
Bob praiser, 1012 Brookview Dr., questioned what a Specific Use Permit, (SUP) was, and what
was the process to get one.
With no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
At the request of Commissioner Ker, Ms. Sukup addressed the audience's concerns regarding
noise and lighting ordinances, and regulations regarding screening walls.
Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member
Pacheco, and a second by Commission Member McGregor, the
Commission voted 6 I FAVOR and 1 OPPOSED to approve the request
as submitted. Commission Member Kerr was opposed. The Motion
Carried.
Subdivision Plats
Exchange Parkway Village
5. Combination Plat — Consider a request for a Combination Plat for Exchange Parkway Village,
Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block A, containing 3.9593 acres of land out of the Lewis Wetsel Survey,
Abstract No. 978, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located at the
southeast corner of Exchange Parkway and S. H. 5.
Mr. Tom Keener, Development Coordinator, stated that this plat is in conformance with the site
plan and noted that the engineering has been approved. Mr. Keener discussed the reduction of
landscape easement for Right-of-way (ROW) and stated that staff recommends approval subject
to the dedication of the landscape easement on the final plat
It was noted to the workshop portion of the meeting that the signature block for the Notary
Public for the Land Surveyor should say Collin County instead of Dallas County, and that would
need to be corrected before the filing of the plat.
Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member Smith,
and a second by Commission Member Kerr, the Commission voted 7 I
FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the plat for Exchange Parkway
Village, subject to the dedication of the landscape easement. The Motion
Carried.
Faith Church
6. Combination Plat— Consider a request for a Combination Plat for Faith Church, containing
9 4376 acres of land out of the David Nix Survey, Abstract No. 668, City of Allen, Collin
County, Texas; further described as being located at the southwest corner of Alma Drive and
McDermott Drive.
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Mr Keener noted that this property contains numerous trees and that most of the trees in the
drainage easement will be preserved.
Commission Member Pacheco stated that signature blocks for the Owners Certificate of
Dedication statement needs to be added to the plat.
Motion: After discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member Smith,
and a second by Commission Member Kerr, the Commission voted 7
IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the plat for Faith Church as
submitted. The Motion Carried.
Triangle Addition
6. Combination Plat — Consider a request for a Combination Plat for Triangle Addition,
containing .539 acres of land, being a portion of Block K of the Original Donation to the City of
Allen, Collin County, Texas, further described as being located west of the intersection of Main
Street and McDermott Drive.
Mr. Keener reviewed the history of the consur ction of McDermott Drive and Main Street as it
relates to this property. The City has allowed parking in the ROW on this property to facilitate
development of this property, which is allowed in the Central Business District (CBD)
Mr. Keener stated that the parking that is proposed is on an existing easement. He stated that the
property terminates at a different location. He stated that this does not affect the plat, and staff
recommends approval as submitted.
Mike LaGrone, representing the owner, Ms. LaGrone; Rustic Circle, Richardson, presented
objections to paving plans. Mr. Keener reminded the Commission that a plat is inbeing
considered, noting that these are lots of record not filed at the county, and that as a result private
easements are not included on the plat. The easements are between the property owners, and
they have recourse through private means.
Mr. Jason Marshall advised Mr. LaGrone that this plat will not affect the ingress and parking
easements.
Commission Member Kerr stated that the plat does not include the LaGrone property, and that he
should seek the advice of counsel.
Dwayne Harper, 800 Willowbrook, owner of the nursery, spoke regarding the easement. He
stated that this plat will block his business off
Commission Member Pacheco stated that this plat meets all the requirements of the subdivision
ordinance and we are obligated to approve it.
Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member
Kerr, and a second by Commission Member Pacheco, the Commission
voted 7 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the plat as submitted.
The Motion Carried.
Allen Community Baptist Church
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E8. Combination Plat — Consider a request for a Combination Plat for Allen Community
Baptist Church, containing 7.37 ± acres of land out of the McBain Jamison Survey, Abstract
No. 491, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located at the
northeast corner of Jupiter Road and Chaparral Road.
Mr. Keener stated that a SUP was issued in 1992 for a church on this property, however; the
zoning at this time allows a church by right. Plat is in conformance and staff recommends
approval
Dave Jenkins, 7816 Hayes Court, Plano, pastor of the church and ministry spoke in favor of
the project.
Commission Member Pacheco advised staff to confirm the approval of the firelane radius
with the Fire Marshal before filing at the county
Motion: After discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member Smith,
and a second by Commission Member McGregor, the Commission
voted 7 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request for Allen
Community Baptist Church as submitted. The Motion Carried.
Extension of Approval
9 Consider a request by Echelon at Watters Creek for a 60 -day extension for filing the Final
Plat with Collin County Deed Records
Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member
Pacheco, and a second by Commission Member Smith, the
Commission voted 7 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the 60
day extension for Echelon at Watters Creek. The Motion Carried.
Development Plans
10. Consider approval of a General Development Plan for Suncreek 111.
Mr. Keener stated that this is the last single family residential phase of Suncreek. Staff is
prepared to recommend approval based on access being provided to the property to the west, and
front yard building lines of houses that are perpendicular to the side yards of adjacent houses
should be aligned.
Mr. Jason Marshall stated that formal action is not required.
Mr. Joel Robuck, 3816 Bryne Mar, Dallas, Developer, stated that this concept for the
neighborhood is called "Coving After surveying Suncreek and Watters Crossing homeowners
the development has included a Master planned approach, amenities (public and private), more
open space, the preservation of trees and curvilinear streets.
In response to staff suggestion regarding the connection to the McDermott property to the west;
he expressed concern about the possibility of cut-thru traffic.
Commission Members Oberrneyer, Pacheco and Grimes stated they saw no reason to add the
additional access to the property on the west. All expressed that overall they liked this plan.
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SUPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEM:
Bridgewater Crossing
Public Hearing/Replat— Consider a request for a Replat for Bridgewater Crossing, being Lot
16, Block F, containing 432 ± acres of land situated in the Jesse A. Gough Survey, Abstract No.
347 and the Shadrick Jackson Survey, Abstract No. 489, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas;
further described as being located at 1914 Deercreek Drive.
Chairman Obermeyer opened the public hearing.
John Papagolos, Plano, the proponent, stated that he is requesting that the open space designation on the
lot be removed.
With no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member
McGregor, and a second by Commission Member Pacheco, the
Commission voted 7 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the
request for Bridgewater Crossing as submitted. The Motion Carried.
Other Business
it. Adopt a Planning & Zoning Commission calendar for 2000.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member Grimes and a second by
Commission Member Smith, the Commission voted 7 I FAVOR and 0
OPPOSED to approve the calendar as presented. The Motion Carried.
The Commission agreed to meet to discuss ordinance revisions.
Adtourn
Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member Smith, and a second by
Commission Member Kerr, the Commission voted 7 I FAVOR and 0
OPPOSED to Adjourn the January 13, 2000 meeting at 10:47 p.m.
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Ross Oberrileyer, Chairman Pamela Smith, Secretary
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