Min - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2009 - 08/04 - RegularPLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
August 4, 2009
CITY OF ALLEN
ATTENDANCE:
Commissioners Present:
Douglas Dreggors
Marcelle Jones
Shirley Mangru n
James Rushing
Robert Wendland
Commissioners Absent:
Jeff Cocking
Alan Grimes
City Staff Present:
Ogden "Bo" Bass, AICP, Director of Planning & Development
Lee Battle, AICP, Assistant Director of Planning & Development
Brian Bristow, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Chris Flanigan, P.E., Assistant Director of Engineering
Helen -Eve Liebman, Senior Planner
Kevin Laughlin, Attorney
Tiffany McLeod, Planner
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present:
With a quorum of the Commissioners present, Chairman Wendland 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
1. Director's Report is attached for action taken on the Planning & Zoning items by City
Council at the 7/28/09 City Council meeting.
Consent Agenda
1. Approve minutes of the June 21, 2009 meeting.
2. Final Plat — Consider a Final Plat for Greenville Center Addition, Lots 1-3, Block A for
Chick-Fil-A. The property is 4.8587± acres located south of Stacy Road and west of
Greenville Avenue. FP -7/15/09-54.
3. Final Plat — Consider a Final Plat for Hillside Park Addition, Lots 1 & 2, Block A being
9.827± acres located at the southwest comer of Main Street and Fountain Gate Drive.
FP -7/15/09-55.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Rushing, and a second by Commissioner
Dreggors, the Commission voted 5 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED, to approve
the Consent Agenda. The motion carried.
Regular Agenda
Agenda Item #5: Public Hearing — Conduct a Public Hearing and consider a request for an
SUP Specific Use Permit for an Assisted Living Facility on property
currently zoned PD Planned Development No. 3 for MF -12 Multifamily
uses. The property is 7 44± acres situated in the William Perrin Survey,
Abstract No. 708; located north of Prestige Circle and west of Greenville
Avenue. Z-6/15/09-44
Ogden `Bo" Bass, Director of Planning & Development, presented to the Commission. The
applicant is requesting an SUP Specific Use Permit for an Assisted Living Facility The property
is currently zoned PD Planned Development No. 3 for MF -12 Multifamily uses and the Allen
Land Development Code requires a Specific Use Permit for Assisted Living Facilities in this
district.
A one story facility with 90 units is being proposed. Parking is provided at 1.1 spaces per unit.
The Allen Land Development Code does not have a standard specification for assisted living.
The existing MF 12 zoning requires 2.25 spaces per unit and the nursing home standard is .5
spaces per unit. The Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council recently approved an
active adult community parking ratio of 1.5 spaces per unit. Staff is comfortable with the 1.1
spaces per unit as an acceptable standard. Parking comparisons from surrounding communities
are included in this communication.
There is a 50 foot side yard setback requirement adjacent to single family residential property to
the north. This requirement has been met.
The building elevations meet the City of Allen masonry requirements and staff feels the assisted
living facility is a welcome transition between the uses in Prestige Circle and the residential
neighborhoods.
Staff recommends approval.
Commissioner Dreggors asked about the number of beds per room. Mr. Bass stated there are
108 beds and 90 rooms. 18 rooms will have two beds. The rest of the rooms have a single bed.
1 Chairman Wendland opened the Public Hearing.
Ed Hassler, 605 S. Greenville Avenue, Allen, spoke in favor of the request. He believes this is
an excellent use of the property
Ron Sand, 214 Willow Creek Circle, Allen, spoke in favor of the request. However, he is
concerned that the 8 ft. masonry wall will affect the existing shrubbery He is also concerned
with lights along the property line. In addition he questioned if the wall will conflict with any
existing easements.
Gary Campbell, 305 Willow Creek Circle, Allen, spoke in favor of the request. He thinks it is a
good use for the property
David Hicks, 401 Woodlake Drive, Allen, spoke neither in favor nor in opposition to the request.
As a representative of the Twin Creeks development he encouraged the Commission to
reconsider decentralizing senior housing facilities within the City
With no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Wendland closed the Public Hearing.
Mr. Bass encouraged the applicant to work with the homeowners to address the concerns with
the existing landscaping and masonry wall. The easement will be investigated at the platting
stage to make sure there is not conflict with the masonry wall that must be built. He also stated
that the applicant has submitted a photometric plan which shows no light extending past the
property line.
Richard Nordyke, 6029 Daven Oaks, Dallas, applicant representative, stated the developer will
install dark poles and houselight shields to diffuse any light. In addition, he stated there will be
enough room to place a masonry wall on the property and not impact the existing bushes.
John Measels, applicant representative, stated the 10 ft. easement is a utility easement.
Commissioner Dreggors asked what will be on the south side of the property
Mr. Bass answered the 8 ft. masonry wall will be placed along the entire property line.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Rushing, and a second by Commissioner
Jones, the Commission voted 5 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED, to approve
Item 5. The motion carried.
Agenda Item #6: Public Hearing — Conduct a Public Hearing and consider a request to
amend .582± acres of Tract 2, PD Planned Development No. 55 for
Retirement Center/Garden Office uses to allow for a side yard setback of
12.5' in lieu of 25'. The property is .582± acres, being Lot 2, Block A,
Woods at Watters Road Addition, located north of Bethany Drive, west of
IWatters Road. Z-6/19/09-46
Helen -Eve Liebman, Senior Planner, presented to the Commission. The applicant is requesting
an amendment to PD 55 to allow for a side yard setback of 12.5' in lieu of 25' The side yard
setback requirement along the north property boundary for Tract 2 of PD Planned Development
No. 55 is 25 feet, and the applicant is requesting a reduction along the north property boundary
of Lot 2, Block A to provide for all puking and drive access to be located on the lot. The side
yard setback in the O Office District is ten feet.
There are no other modifications to the Planned Development PD with this amendment. Staff
feels the reduction of the side yard is an appropriate request and allows for a more efficient use
of the overall site due to trees and topography
Staff recommends approval.
Chairman Wendland opened the Public Hearing.
Randy Boys, 1003 Westwood Court, Allen, spoke neither in favor nor in opposition to the
request. He is concerned about the existing trees in the area. He does not want the development
to infringe on the trees.
With no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Wendland closed the Public Hearing
The following people submitted a written statement in support of the request:
' Bruce Heller, Allen, Texas
Maryam Moakbi-Barnes, Allen, Texas
Ms. Liebman stated there are no trees along the northern boundary This request is for the
northern boundary only
Commissioner Rushing questioned how the lots to the west will be affected by this change.
Ms. Liebman stated the other lots have complied with the tree mitigation requirements specified
in the ALDC.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Mangrum, and a second by Commissioner
Jones, the Commission voted 5 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED, to approve
Item 6. The motion carried.
Other Business
The 2009 American Planning Association conference will be held in Galveston from October 7-
10, 2009 Commissioners interested in attending should contact Ogden `Bo" Bass, Director of
Planning & Development.
Adjournment
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Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Dreggors and seconded by Chairman
Wendland the Commission voted 5 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn
the Planning and Zoning Commission meet20 9
meeting at 7:42 p.m.
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Th�se minutes approved s day of � ,,// � S
Ro er[en land, Chairman elen-Eve Liebman, Senior Planner
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Director's Report from 7/28/09 City Council Meeting
' There were no items taken to the July 28, 2009 City Council meeting for consideration.
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