Min - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2001 - 06/14 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
WORKSHOP
.LUNE 14, 2001
ATTENDANCE.
Commissioners Present:
Jeff McGregor, Acting Chair
Lauri Blake, 2nd Vice Chair
Alan Grimes
Karolyn Nelson
Kenneth Harvey
Gary Caplinger
Commissioners Absent:
Ross Obenneyer, Chairman
City Staff Present
David A. Hoover, Assistant Director
Pam Conway, Administrative Secretary
Tom Keener, Development Coordinator
Sally Leeper, Project Coordinator
John Baumgartner, City Engineer
Dennis Abraham, Civil Engineer
Jason Marshall, City Attorney's Office
Call to Order and Announce a Ouorum is Present.
Consideration of amendments to the Allen Land Development Code.
Amendments to the Schedule of Uses in the Allen Land Development Code were discussed.
Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
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ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
.JUNE 14,2001
ATTENDANCE:
Commissioners Present:
Jeff McGregor, 1" Vice Chair
Lauri Blake, 2"d Vice Chair
Alan Grimes
Karolyn Nelson
Kenneth Harvey
Gary Caplinger
Commissioners Absent:
Ross Obermeyer, Chairman
City Staff Present:
David A. Hoover, Assistant Director
Pam Conway, Administrative Secretary
Tom Keener, Development Coordinator
Sally Leeper, Project Coordinator
John Baumgartner, City Engineer
Dennis Abraham, Civil Engineer
Peter Tian, Traffic Engineer
Jason Marshall, City Attorney's Office
REGULAR AGENDA
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present:
With a quorum of the Commissioners present, the Allen Planning & Zoning Commission was
called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Acting Chairman McGregor, at the Allen City Hall Council
Chambers, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas.
Tom Keener, Development Coordinator, introduced David Hoover, Assistant Director, Planning
& Development to the Commission.
Update on Council Action:
None
Open Commission Discussion:
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes of May 24, 2001, Regular Meeting.
2. Final Plat— Consider a Final Plat for Allen Station Business Park Phase 1, being 19.978+ acres of
land located in the Henry Wetsel Survey, Abstract No. 1026, and the L.K. Pegues Survey, Abstract
No. 702, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; located north of Exchange Parkway, between the
Railroad and SH 5.
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Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Harvey, and a second by Commissioner Caplinger,
the Commission voted 6 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the Consent
Agenda. The Motion Carried.
REGULAR AGENDA
Replat — Consider a Replat for Lots 1-R-1, 2, 3, and 4, Block F, Bray Central One Addition
containing 42.5120± acres of land, being a Replat of Lot 1-R, Block F, Bray Central One
Addition, located in the A.B. Perrin Survey, Abstract 713, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas;
located Southwest of US 75 and Allen Drive.
Mr. Tom Keener, Development Coordinator, presented the request to the Commission. He stated that the
proponent is proposing to create 4 lots. Right-of-way is being dedicated along Raintree Circle and Allen
Drive to facilitate intersection improvements. Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Commissioner Blake inquired about the east/west road that was proposed to be constructed through this
property. Mr. Keener explained that it would be a private drive or fire lane and the property would be
replatted at that time.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Blake, and a second by Commissioner Grimes, the
Commission voted 6 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request.
The Motion Carried.
4. Public Hearing — Consider amendments to the Thoroughfare Plan to delete Butler Drive from
Century Parkway to US 75, realigning an unnamed north/south collector located south of
McDermott Drive, east of Custer Road and west of Suncreek Drive; and considering classification
or reclassification of US 75 and Exchange Parkway from SH 5 (Greenville Avenue) to FM 1378
(Rock Ridge Road).
Mr. John Baumgartner, City Engineer, presented the background of the thoroughfare amendments He
described the potential changes:
Change No. 1. Elimination of Butler Drive, from Century Parkway to US 75.
Staff recommendation: applicant complete a traffic study to support the request
Change No. 2: Unnamed north/south collector south of McDermott Drive, east of Custer Road,
west of Suncreek Drive to be relocated to the east.
Staff recommendation: approval if property owner south of McDermott concurs with the request.
Change No. 3: Classification of US75 as freeway with 8 main lanes with 3 lane frontage roads.
Staff recommendation: approval
Change No. 4: Reclassification of Exchange Parkway from SH5 to FM 1378.
Staff recommendation: no action
Acting Chairman McGregor opened the Public Hearing.
Charisse Resume, Director of Economic Development, spoke on potential change No. I — elimination of
Butler Drive from Century Parkway to US 75. She questioned the need for the traffic study and provided
background on the configuration of Butler Drive.
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Mr. Baumgartner stated that the need for a Traffic Study is in regard to Butler as it ties back into the
circulation plan for the CBD. Staff would like a professional traffic engineer to evaluate those needs.
Ms. Resume stated she does not feel that the affected portion of Butler would be impacted by the traffic
generated by the CBD.
Mr. Marshall, City Attorney, stated that staff is recommending a traffic study before this goes forward to
City Council and that this is not an uncommon request.
Mr. Mark Stahl, JSC Realty, potential land owner, stated that from FSFs point of view, the sale of the
land is time sensitive, and does not feel that time and expense of a traffic study is warranted.
With no one else wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed.
Commissioner Blake asked Peter Tian, Traffic Engineer, how much time would a traffic study take? Mr.
Tian stated that it would take an extensive amount of time and effort
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Caplinger, and a second by Commissioner Nelson,
the Commission voted 5 I FAVOR and 1 OPPOSED to approve the changes to the
Thoroughfare Plan per staff recommendation except to not require a traffic study
on change No. 1. Commissioner Blake was opposed.
• Change No. 1: Elimination of Butler Drive, from Century Parkway to US 75 without
further traffic study.
• Change No. 2: Unnamed north/south collector south of McDermott Drive, east
of Custer Road, west of Suncreek Drive to be relocated to the east.
Approval if property owner south of McDermott concurs with the request.
• Change No. 3: Classification of US 75 as freeway with 8 main lanes with 3 lane
frontage roads.
• Change No. 4: Reclassification of Exchange Parkway from SH5 to FM 1378. No
action taken.
The Motion Carried.
Commissioner Blake left the meeting at this time due to severe weather conditions.
5. Public Hearing — Consider a zoning amendment for Twin Creeks by rezoning 65t acres of land out
of the Shadrick Jackson Survey, Abstract No. 489, from "AO" — Agriculture/Open Space to `R -5" -
Single -family Residential, located south of Ridgeview Drive and west of Exchange Parkway
Mr. Keener, presented the request to the Commission and explained the background on the property.
AISD has indicated an interest for two school sites on this property Staff recommendation is approval as
presented.
Mr. Mark Donaldson, Carter and Burgess, Dallas, indicated he was available for any questions.
Acting Chairman McGregor Opened the Public Hearing.
With no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed.
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Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Caplinger, and a second by Commissioner Grimes,
the Commission voted 5 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request.
The Motion Carried.
6. General Development Plan — Consider a General Development Plan for Lansbrook, a Multi -
Family Development for Twin Creeks, situated in the Catherine Parsons Survey, Abstract No.
711, City of Allen. Collin County, Texas; located northwest of McDermott Drive and Benton
Drive
David Hoover, Assistant Director of Planning, presented the request to the Commission and explained the
background on the property He stated that parallel NTMWD easements cross the tract and 3.38 acres of open
space have been provided. Staff recommends approval
Commissioner McGregor questioned if this conformed to existing zoning and Mr. Keener stated that it did.
Karen Mitchell, Zone Systems, 1620 Hamdon Dr, Dallas on behalf of Spares Corp., stated that they are
proposing 15.5 dwelling units per acre, which is below the allowed density, and they are providing more than
is required on landscaping. She stated that all buildings are 3 -story
Commissioner Grimes asked if the property would be fenced and gated and Ms. Mitchell stated that it would
be completely fenced.
Commissioner Harvey questioned road access regarding Bre safety Ms. Mitchell stated that the Fire
® Marshall has reviewed this request and has not indicated any concerns. Mr. Baumgartner, City Engineer,
noted that Benton Dr. and Bray Central Drive adjacent to the site are currently under construction and should
be completed prior to the development.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Harvey, and a second by Commissioner Grimes,
the Commission voted 5 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request
subject to allowing the extension of the trail.
The Motion Carried.
Other Business
• Review Upcoming Agenda Items
• Committee Reports
It was noted that the Commission would hold a workshop on June 28, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. to continue the
review of the Schedule of Uses.
Adioum
Motion:
Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes, and a second by Commissioner Harvey,
the Commission voted 5 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to Adjourn the June 14, 2001
meeting at 8:30 p.m. The motion carried.
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