Min - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2004 - 03/02 - RegularI I 7_
CITY OF ALLEN
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ATTENDANCE:
Commissioners Present:
Gary Caplinger, Chair
Alan Grimes, Vice -Chair
Robert Wendland
Gary Stocker
Robin Sedlacek
Darien Culbertson
Commissioners Absent:
Ken Harvey
City Staff Present
David A. Hoover, Director of Planning
Lee Battle, Senior Planner
Sally L. Leeper, Planner
Kellie Wilson, Planning Technician
Dennis Abraham, Civil Engineer
Regular Agenda
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Regular Meeting
March 2, 2004
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present:
With a quorum of the Commissioners present, Chairman Caplinger called the meeting to
order at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers at Allen City Hall, 305 Century
Parkway.
Director's Report on February 24, 2004 City Council Action.
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Consent A2eada
Item Number 1 Approve Minutes of February 17, 2004, Regular Meeting.
Item Number 2 Extension of Approval — Consider a 60 -day extension of approval for a
Final Plat for Allen Center North Addition, being 2.220± acres of land
located in the James T. Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 77 and the Henry
Wetsel Survey, Abstract No. 1026, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas;
located at the southwest comer of SH5 and Stacy Road.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Wendland, and a second by Commissioner
Culbertson, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to
approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried.
Regular Agenda
Item Number 3 Preliminary/Final - Consider a Preliminary/Final Plat for Allen Stake
Center, Lots 1 & 2, Block A. The property is 11.695± acres out of the
Mary Standifer Survey, Abstract No. 812, City of Allen, Collin County,
Texas, located north of Park W. Exchange Parkway and west of Alma
Drive.
Mr. Hoover presented the request to the Commission. He stated there were no unresolved issues.
Dennis Abraham told the Commission that this property will drain into the City's pond located
adjacent to the property This was allowed since applicant provided some additional drainage
improvements to the area.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Culbertson and a second by Commissioner
Stocker, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to approve
the Preliminary/Final Plat for Allen Stake Center. The motion carried.
Discussion Item:
Item Number 4: Discuss a change in zoning on 529.47± acres of land from Planned
Developments 35, 36, 37, 39 and 43 (being Corridor Commercial,
Community Facilities, Industrial Technology, Office, Multi -family,
Shopping Center, Garden Office, and Light Industrial uses) to Planned
Development No. 92 for CC -Entertainment, AO -Agriculture Open Space,
SC -Shopping Center, R-3, R-5 and R-7 Residential. The property is
situated in the Francis Dosser Survey, Abstract No. 280 and the George
Fitzhugh Survey, Abstract No. 32, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas,
located north of Stacy Road between Watters Road and Chelsea Blvd.
Mr. Hoover presented the request to the Commission. The applicant has made refinements to the
plan as a result of meetings with City staff and previous comments from the Commission and
City Council.
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They have combined the parcels to the south of SH 121 into one tract — Tract A, with a zoning of
Commercial Corridor. There will be three (3) types of residential — R7, R5, and R3. The parcel
adjacent to the Allen Premium Outlet is proposed to be Shopping Center.
The developer has chosen not to change the zoning of the large parcel in the northeast comer of
the development. This parcel will remain "AO." They hope in the future to attract "Campus
Office" and/or a hotel/conference center to this area.
A floodplain study has not been done. The results of the study may shift the placement of the
lake and park. There are a number of trees on the site. The City's Tree Mitigation Ordinance
will regulate any removal of the existing trees during development.
The double -loaded and single -loaded street located around the floodplain will be addressed at
platting. Staff will protect the floodplain.
Mr. Hoover stated that the proposal still does not provide a guarantee on users. The zoning
needs to be in place before the developer can attract users.
This plan has three (3) components:
1. Promenade — runs north/south through the development — (ice skating, farmers market,
festivals, fountain, etc.)
2. Alameda — runs cast/west through the development. Lighting will change as the sun rises
and sets. This will assist in setting the tone and attracting people to this area.
3. Park — will possibly include pavilion -style restaurants, merry-go-round, boardwalk,
amphitheater, carousels, and lakefront activities, etc.
They want to create something unique. This is a concept plan — the plan will be similar to other
developments, but different and unique for Allen. Blue Star is now working with MRA, who
specializes in "destination retail."
A Planned Development ordinance will be created. Blue Star will then be required to come back
in six (6) months with a detailed Concept Plan.
Jud Heflin and Joe Hickman, representatives for Blue Star, and Bill Andersen, Dowdy Andersen,
approached the Commission with comments.
They stated that this project will be an upscale "regional destination place."
The consensus of the Commission was that the new proposal was appropriate. Each
Commissioner had minor concerns that will be addressed during platting.
Who will maintain the park? It is possible that the park will be a joint venture with the City At
the present time this has not been determined. Mr. Hoover indicated that Parks Department staff
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will be involved in any discussions with Blue Star for the City to join in the development of the
park.
Mr. Hickman also responded stating that the Hike and Bike trail will be maintained by the
residential HOA.
The Commissioners were concerned that the residential parcels will develop and the remainder
of the project will not Mr. Hoover stated that approximately 300 acres of the 500 will be used
for developmentlopen space other than residential. Should the City agree to financially assist in
the development of the park, the agreement could be contingent on the development of the other
parcels.
Commission concerns or recommendations for staff to consider during platting:
➢ Townhomes adjacent to Tract A should have sufficient parking
➢ Concerned with round -about and how residents from the residential area will react to this
➢ Public park — wants as many single -loaded streets as possible
➢ Remember the Thoroughfare Plan — need north/south access to SH 121 and E/W access
to U.S. Highway 75
➢ Specific list of permitted uses
➢ The City will need to help with the park to make this successful
➢ Be sure that adequate points of egress and ingress are provided.
Mr. Hoover explained there will be a list of permitted uses. Staff and applicant wanted
comments from both P&Z and Council before those uses were finalized. Mr. Hoover also stated
that if there is a partnership between the City and Blue Star, the development of the commercial
area could be linked to the financial assistance on the park.
Other Business
Upcoming Agenda Items:
➢ Blue Star
➢ Zoning Case — MF to "traditional" TH
➢ Plats
Adjournment
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes and a second by Commissioner
Stocker, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn
the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at 8:20 p.m.
The a minutes approved tMs day of " ,(�,�r J1n A 2004.
G Cap ' ger, Chairman Kellie Wilson, Planning Technician