Min - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2004 - 05/04 - RegularPLANNING AND ZONING
_ COMMISSION
CITY OF ALLEN Regular Meeting
May 4, 2004
ATTENDANCE:
Commissioners Present:
Gary Caplinger, Chair
Alan Grimes, Vice -Chair
Ken Harvey
Douglas Dreggors
Darion Culbertson
Robert Wendland
Robin Sedlacek
Commissioners Absent:
None
City Staff Present:
David A. Hoover, Director of Planning
Lee Battle, Senior Planner
Sally Leeper, Planner
Kellie Wilson, Planning Technician
Dennis Abraham, Civil Engineer
Joe Gofida, City Attorney
Regular Agenda
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.
IRrector's Report on April 27, 2004 City Council Action.
o City Council approved the Suncreek Townhome zoning request.
o City Council reviewed a rough draft of the Community Development Block Grant that
was prepared by Lee Battle. Currently the Plan is receiving public feedback. The final
Plan will go back to Council next week for approval and a resolution approving the
program.
o City Council received report on the upcoming annexations.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PAGE 2
MAY 4, 2004
Consent Agenda
' Item Number I Approve Minutes of April 20, 2004, Regular Meeting.
Item Number 2 Final Plat — Consider a Final Plat for Quail Run, Phase 1, a residential
development with 63.5923± acres of land located southeast of Watters
Road and Stacy Road.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Sedlacek, and a second by Commissioner
Grimes, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to approve
the Consent Agenda. The motion carried.
Regular Agenda
Item Number 3 Combination Plat — Consider a Combination Plat for Lot 3, Block A,
Benton Point Addition, with 12.58± acres of land located between
McDermott Drive and Exchange Parkway, west of Bray Central Drive.
Mr. Hoover presented the plat. The applicant will provide access to the trail system to the west
of the development. Mr. Hoover explained they are not required to build the trail, but they are
coordinating their intent to provide access with the City's Park staff.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Culbertson and a second by Commissioner
Wendland, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to approve
the final plat as proposed. The motion carried.
Item Number 4 Preliminary Plat — Consider a Preliminary Plat for Rtdgeview/Alma
Addition, being 29.096± acres of land located south of Rtdgeview Drive
between Twin Creeks Drive and Alma Drive.
Mr. Hoover presented the plat. He stated that drainage, right-of-way dedication and utilities are
still unresolved issues that will be addressed at the final plat stage. Mr. Hoover stated the main
concern was the proposed one-way street in the center of the development. Logistical issues are:
o Easy accessibility of the emergency vehicles
o Maneuverability of school buses
o Parking on the street adjacent to the park
Mr. Hoover stated that it is planned that this development would have less traffic than the
traditional neighborhood; therefore he did not foresee a one-way street causing any additional
traffic congestion to the area.
Commissioner Sedlacek stated she liked the idea of a one-way street because it would improve
safety around the park. Commissioner Grimes agreed and added that since the extra right-of-
way will be there, they could change to a two way street if the one-way street causes more
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PAGE 3
MAY 4, 2004
problems than expected Commissioner Dreggors asked which way the traffic would flow Mr.
Hoover indicated the traffic will flow counter clockwise.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Harvey and a second by Commissioner
Culbertson, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to
approve the preliminary plat with the condition that issues related to
engineering including drainage, right-of-way dedication, and utilities will
need to be adequately addressed for Final Plat approval, as well as, whether
the Developer will construct a one-way street around the center open space
area. The motion carried.
Item Number 5 Public Hearing — Public Hearing and consideration of a change in zoning
for an amendment to Tracts 5, 6, and 7 of Planned Development No. 65,
being 41.531± acres, from SC Shopping Center and R5 Residential to
move the SC Shopping Center to the northern portion of the tract and to
add TH Townhome zoning to the southern portion. The property is
located south of Shelley Drive and west of FM 2551.
Mr. Hoover presented the request. Through the development of this area, Chaparral Road will
extend and intersect with FM 2551. Mr. Hoover outlined with the Commissioners the
differences from this request, and the existing Townhome Development Regulations. He stated
that the applicant has worked with Staff to resolve many issues unique to this tract of land The
main problem with this area was drainage, and therefore delayed the request coming to the
Commission The applicant has now resolved these issues. Mr. Hoover stated that the City of
Parker supported the changes relating to the drainage problems.
Commissioner Harvey commented on the proposed height of the Townhomes. Mr. Hoover
explained that difference is technically only 3-4 feet above the existing regulations. The building
height they are proposing is being measured from the peak of the roof, and not the middle of the
roof. Our existing regulation height is being measured from the mid point of the roof.
Commissioner Grimes commented on the restaurant pads around the proposed lake and the
selling of alcohol. It appears the school site may interfere with granting an SUP for alcohol sales
at the proposed restaurants. Mr. Hoover stated that the school district has decided that a school
will not be required at this location.
Chairman Caplinger opened the public hearing.
Nick Oldfield (spoke against)
5801 Bracknell
Parker, TX
Bill Savage (spoke against)
5606 Kensington Court
Parker, TX
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PAGE 4
MAY 4, 2004
Their comments
o Increased noise to adjacent residential neighborhood in Parker
o Increased lighting
o Only benefits the developer
o They were told they would get a new school in the neighborhood
o Major departure from original plan
o Upset that the Parker City Council supported the request
Chairman Caplinger closed the public hearing
Mr. Hoover responded by stating the Town of Parker had indicated support for the proposed
drainage.
Bill Anderson with Dowdy Anderson addressed the Commission representing the developer. He
suggested that bringing the shopping opportunities to the home reduces the traffic congestion on
major thoroughfares. The two (2) lakes will be a draw for patio restaurants — more unique.
The consensus of the Commissioners was that the plan is appropriate
Comments/Concems:
o Consideration should be given to the neighbors
o Place the parking and utilities to the rear of the Townhomes
o Good location for this type of development — FM 2551 will be a major thoroughfare
o Shopping Center tract is not too big because of its location to Chaparral Road and PM
2551
o Add the requirement for landscape buffer to the Planned Development standards
o Wants a 90' Lot Depth required
o Keeps the tax base in Allen
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Wendland and a second by Commissioner
Harvey, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to
recommend approval of the request for amendment to Tracts 5, 6, and 7 of
PD 65 with a lot depth of 90 feet, average lot area of 2250 s.f., a maximum
building height of 44 feet to top of structure, and including a development
regulation indicating that berms, landscaping, and other materials shall be
used to mitigate the commercial development along FM 2551. The motion
carried.
Item Number 6: Discussion Item — Discuss proposed amendments to the Allen Land
Development Code related to Engineering, Traffic and Townhome
districts.
I
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MAY 4, 2004
PAGE 5
Mr. Hoover reviewed the recommended changes to Ile Code and received comments from the
Commissioners. He made note of their recommendations and advised he would incorporate the
changes and bring back the final document and their next meeting May 18th.
Other Business
Upcoming Agenda Items:
'r Workshop next Thursday the 13th at 5:30 p.m.(discuss housing stock and different types
of development)
r Tour of the Montgomery Farm at 7:00 p.m.
r Request by Emerson Partners
r Plats
i Possible action on the recommended changes to the Allen Land Development Code.
Adjournment
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Harvey and a second by Commissioner
Wendland, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn
the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at 9:07 p.m.
Tse mutes a roved this day of �� a� 2004.
-
Gary C linger, an "-'�! can tj �_