Min - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2003 - 02/04 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 4, 2003
ATTENDANCE.
Commissioners Present:
Alan Grimes, First Vice -Chair
Robin Sedlacek
Kenneth Harvey
Robert Wendland
Gary Stocker
Darion Culbertson
Commissioners Absent:
Gary Caplinger, Chair
City Staff Present
Marina Sukup, Director of Planning
David Hoover, Assistant Director of Planning
Sally L. Leeper, Planner
Pam Conway, Administrative Secretary
Dennis Abraham, Civil Engineer
David Dodd, City Attorney
REGULAR AGENDA
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present:
With a quorum of the Commissioners present, Acting Chairman Grimes called the
meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 305 Century Parkway
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve Minutes of January 21, 2003, Regular Meeting
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Culbertson, and a second by Commissioner
Harvey, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve
the Minutes of January 21, 2003. The motion carried.
REGULAR AGENDA
Public Hearines
2. Public Hearing — Public Hearing and consideration of an ordinance changing the zoning on
22.089± acres of land from AO -Agriculture Open Space to CF -Community Facilities. The
property is situated in the James W Wilcox Survey, Abstract No. 1017, City of Allen, Collin
County, Texas; located south of McDermott Drive and west of Tatum Road.
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Mr. David Hoover, Assistant Director of Planning & Development, presented the item to the
Commission. He stated that this request is to allow for the construction of a middle school.
There are no issues associated with the request and it is in conformance with the Comprehensive
Plan
Bob Curtis, Allen Independent School District Representative, P.O. Box 13, Allen, Texas, stated
that the site would be utilized for the Thomas Hugh Ereckson Middle School with the opening
date being August, 2004. The school will be 2,040 square feet, with an adjacent practice field
and tract. The school will face in a northeasterly direction, and will be a 2 -story structure.
Acting Chairman Grimes opened the Public Hearing.
Kari and Kay Theobald, 210 Tatum Drive, property owners to the north, speaking in opposition
to the proposed zoning, expressed opposition to the location of the school, questioning the
entrances on Tatum Road and noting that the streets including Bel Air Drive, are already very
congested and need a traffic signal. They expressed concern with lighting and the large number
of students and suggested that the school be located in the area of Exchange Parkway
With no one else wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed.
Dennis Abraham, Civil Engineer, stated that AISD would improve their side of Tatum Road and
that Bethany and Alma would be signalized in the near future.
Ms. Sukup, Director of Planning & Development, noted that the proposed Thoroughfare Plan
will extend Bethany Drive west of Alma Drive as a collector to Tatum, and that eventually the
intersection of Alma and Bethany Drive would be signalized.
Commissioner Wendland questioned whether there were any screening requirements and
Mr.Hoover stated that there are no requirements for screening.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Wendland, and a second by Commissioner
Sedlacek, the Commission voted 6 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve
the request. The motion carried.
3. Public Hearing - Continued — Public Hearing and consideration of an ordinance changing
the zoning on 3.974± acres of land from AO -Agriculture Open Space to CF -Community
Facilities. The property is situated in the George W Ford Survey, Abstract No. 328, City of
Allen, Collin County, Texas, located on the west side of Allen Heights Drive, just north of
Bethany Drive and south of Park Place Drive.
Mr. Hoover presented the request to the Commission and reviewed the proposal. He presented a
rendering of the buildings and stated that staff recommends approval.
Acting Chairman Grimes stated that the Public Hearing remains open for anyone wishing
to speak
With no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed.
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John Roach, 618 Clermont Ave, Ltd, Dallas, stated they are happy with the Planned
Development zoning. He stated that the neighbors have expressed their desire for a living screen
versus a solid brick wall.
Mr. Hoover stated that the PD Ordinance requires wrought iron fencing with landscaping, to be
sensitive to the neighbors' request.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Harvey, and a second by Commissioner
Culbertson, the Commission voted 5 IN FAVOR and 1 OPPOSED to
approve the request. Commissioner Stocker was opposed. The motion
carried.
4. Consider a Recommendation to City Council on the 2002-2022 Comprehensive Plan
Ms. Sukup reviewed the revisions/corrections to the Comprehensive Plan. Discussion was held
on proposed corrections and revisions concerning individual tracts. Changes and/or corrections
will be forwarded to Council as part of the recommendation. The Commission expressed
approval of the changes proposed.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Sedlacek, and a second by Commissioner
Culbertson, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to
recommend approval of the 2002-2022 Comprehensive Plan. The motion
carried.
Other Business
• Upcoming Agenda Items
Adioum
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Harvey, and a second by Commissioner
Stocker, the Commission voted 6 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn
the February 4, 2002 Planning & Zoning meeting at 8:50 p.m.
These minutes approved this 1&"" day of 2001
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