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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - City Council - 1992 - 04/14 - JointCall to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present (Agenda Item I) With a quorum of the members present, the joint public hearing of the Allen Planning and Zoning Commission and Allen City Council was called to order by Vice -Chairman Biggs for Planning and Zoning and by Mayor Farmer for the Allen City Council at 7:06 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 1992, in the Conference Room of the Allen Municipal Annex, One Buller Circle, Allen, Texas. Staff Presentation of Proposed Comprehensive Plan Update (Agenda Item II) Mayor Farmer discussed background leading to the adoption of the 1985 Comprehensive Plan for the City of Allen. Citizen involvement has always been an important focus of this process. Citizens' committees, surveys, and public hearings have been used to guide and develop the Comprehensive Plan process. Although state law does not dictate a public hearing on this item tonight, the City of Allen, in keeping with their original intent, has opened this process to the public in an open forum. Bill Petty, Director of Community Development, presented information and a slide presentation to the commission, council and guests. See Exhibit "A." Discussion was held regarding time schedules for construction of roadways in Allen. Also, the issue of light pollution was addressed as well as economic development centers throughout the City of Allen. ALLEN CITY COUNCIL JOINT PUBLIC HEARING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE ALLEN PLANNING S ZONING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL APRIL 14, 1992 Present: Planning and Zoning Commission Joe Farmer, Mayor John Garcia, Chairman (absent) Councilmembers • Commissioners • Kevin Lilly Kenneth Fulk Mickey Christakos Noel Crume David Bishop Harold Biggs, Vice -Chairman Mike Nichols Douglas Gallagher Steve Terrell Jeffery Kelley Gary Edstrom, Mayor Pro Tem City Staff Jon McCarty, City Manager Judy Morrison, City Secretary Bill Petty, Director of Public Works Tom Keener, Development Coordinator Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present (Agenda Item I) With a quorum of the members present, the joint public hearing of the Allen Planning and Zoning Commission and Allen City Council was called to order by Vice -Chairman Biggs for Planning and Zoning and by Mayor Farmer for the Allen City Council at 7:06 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 1992, in the Conference Room of the Allen Municipal Annex, One Buller Circle, Allen, Texas. Staff Presentation of Proposed Comprehensive Plan Update (Agenda Item II) Mayor Farmer discussed background leading to the adoption of the 1985 Comprehensive Plan for the City of Allen. Citizen involvement has always been an important focus of this process. Citizens' committees, surveys, and public hearings have been used to guide and develop the Comprehensive Plan process. Although state law does not dictate a public hearing on this item tonight, the City of Allen, in keeping with their original intent, has opened this process to the public in an open forum. Bill Petty, Director of Community Development, presented information and a slide presentation to the commission, council and guests. See Exhibit "A." Discussion was held regarding time schedules for construction of roadways in Allen. Also, the issue of light pollution was addressed as well as economic development centers throughout the City of Allen. ALLEN CITY COUNCIL JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ' APRIL 14, 1992 Open Public Hearin¢ A PAGE 2 (Agenda Item III) Vice -Chairman Biggs opened the public hearing and asked for anyone speaking either for or against the comprehensive plan update to do so at this time. Mayor Farmer opened the public hearing and asked for anyone speaking either for or against the Comprehensive Plan update to do so at this time. Ramona Corwin, Director of the Environmental Action League, queried the Council and Planning and Zoning regarding hazardous waste materials and water safety. With no one else speaking either for or against the request, Vice -Chairman Biggs closed the public hearing. With no one else speaking either for or against the request, Mayor Farmer closed the public hearing. Items of Interest to the Council and Commission (Agenda Item VI) Bill Petty, Director of Community Development, indicated that this Comprehensive plan Update will move forward to the Planning and Zoning Commission and after a recommendation to Council, Council also will consider this request. The updated document will be available to the public after final adoption which could take place within thirty (30) days. The Mayor and Council complimented Community Development Staff, Bill Petty, Tom Keener, and Sally Leeper for their dedication and many hours of work on this document and joined in applause for their hard work. Michael Stanger, Assistant to the City Manager, distributed information regarding solid waste materials to the Council. Adjourn (Agenda Item VII) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Commissioner Fulk and seconded by Commissioner Gallagher for Planning and Zoning, the Commission voted five (5) for and none opposed to adjourn the meeting. Upon a motion made by Councilmember Christakos and seconded by Councilmember Nichols, the Council voted (7) for and none (0) opposed to adjourn the joint public hearing of the Allen City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission at 8:14 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 1992. The motion carried. ALLEN CITY COUNCIL JOINT PUBLIC HEARING APRIL 14, 1992 PAGE 3 These minutes approved on the 23rd day of April , 1992. APPROVED: f:T:'s.:SFi:Tf7"IIfiC�I71.� ATTEST: Kenneth Fulk, SECRETARY These minutes approved on the 9th day of Mav , 1992. APPROVED: Joe Farmer, MAYOR ATTEST: JJ gay Mo ' on, CITY SECRETARY A Comprehensive Plan is an official public document that is adopted by a local government as a policy guide to decisions about the physical, financial, and social development of the community. It is general and long range, thereby providing a systematic framework for implementing more specific ordinances such as zoning and subdivision. Consequently, zoning decisions should be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The City Council desired a plan that was a combination of all the opinions and desires of the citizens in the community. In 1984, a survey was administered to every household in Allen. A total of 175 citizen volunteers joined the Oversight Committee that drafted the 1985 Comprehensive Plan. An update was recommend- ed every five years. The update process began in 1989 with the construction of another citizen's survey. This survey was drafted by the Development Subcommittee of the Allen City Council and was administered to 1200 homes that were selected by a scientific random sample. The sample frame represented 20% of the households that existed at that time. Nearly 60% of the selected households responded and much of the success was due to the follow-up calls made by Council, Boards, and Commis- sions. Because of staff's new computer technology, the Subcommittee was able to interpret and analyze the results inhouse. Each question was reviewed in light of relevant independent variables and the reliability of the results were supported by the Survey Review committee that was composed of representatives from the t"? Council, Commission, and staff. The conclusions of the survey were incorporated into this update document. The direction of the 1990 Survey was highly similar to the 1985 Plan with some modifications that are outlined in the following slide presentation: SLIDE PRESENTATION Slide 1: Allen Texas is the fastest growing small city in Texas. The COG has indicated that it is eighth fastest growing city in the state. Slides 2, 3, & 4: Allen is proud of its heritage but looks forward to the future. Slides 5 & 6: Allen blends the past with the present. Slides 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12: The 1985 Comprehensive Plan identified a list of capital projects that have been completed -since the time of Alexandria, the library has greatly enhanced the quality of life in a city and this one is no exception, the police and courts building, the Stacy Road pump station and elevated storage tank contributed to the excellent grade that water services received in the 1990 survey, McDermott Drive and median, and Ford Park. 11 LAND USE I Slide 13: Land Use Plan A. Creation of Special District One which combines the old 1 & 2 in order to provide more flexibility. The proposed area and use regulations match those across the street in McKinney. Recommendation of performance indicators, landscaped setbacks, and architectural designs. Continuation of Special District Three, but reclassified as Special District Two. [ Question 15 Survey indicates that 91% support more or same industrial land use. ] B. Creation of Industrial Technology District at southeast corner of Stacy and 75. Allows for campus type development. Recommendation of performance indicators. [Questions 15 & 18 Survey, Collin CO. Thoroughfare System Revisions for Stacy Rd. Survey indicates that 91% support more or same industrial land use; Respondents also indicated that industrial development should be encouraged in areas other than those already planned] C. Continues policy of preserving floodplains, wood lots, and private ponds. [Question 21 -Land Use F, Environment A&B Survey. 81% said city was successful in achieving the goal of open space and natural resources]. D. Major Community Retail Nodes at SH5 and 2170, Alma and McDermott, and Rowlett and Watters. [Question 18 Survey indicated that retail should be located near major thoroughfares.] E. Unique industrial opportunities of railroad. [Question 21-1,and Use Survey Respondents indicated that city has not diversified tax base or redeveloped the CBD] F. Major industrial areas (1) north of Rowlett Creek between 5 and 75, (2) triangle formed between Ridgeview, Watters, and Stacy, (3) along 75 between Exchange and Ridgeview, and (4) southeast corner of Stacy Rd. and U.S. 75. [Question 15 Survey indicates that 91% support more or same industrial land use. ] G. Special District Two is a candidate for institutional uses. With proper development, multifamily, campus type industrial develop- ment and garden office are viable uses. H. Creekwalk in commercial corridors. I. Estate development in Northeast Allen. Slide 14: Development Strategy A. Denotes corridor commercial at interchanges. Tall buildings (15 stories or higher) should only be allowed at these locations. Ques- tion 21 Survey -Transportation indicates support for efficient and safe transportation system.] B. Avoidance of strip development along 2170 and 5. [1985 Comprehen- sive] C. Probable transition to office and multifamily in CBD. [1985 Plan] D. Major City Connection at Exchange and 75. [1985 Plan] E. Quality residential developments. [1985 Plan indicates support for establishing land use patterns. F. Housing Improvement Efforts. [Question 18 Survey indicates sup- port for redeveloping blighted areas.] Slide 15: Neighborhood Planning Areas -31 planning areas where density is allocated systematically according to project acreage ratios. The use of planning tables is a unique feature of 1986 and 1992 Plans. This process assists staff in sizing utilities, traffic management, and fiscal impact. Slide 16, 17, & 18: Proposed special district one along highway 121. Slide 19: Proposed special district three at southeast corner of Stacy and 75. Note proximity to railroad. Slides 20 & 21: Examples of implementing performance indicators through land- scaped setbacks. Slides 22, 23, 24, & 25: The creeks of Allen are our most precious natural resource. The plan emphasizes their preservation. Slide 26: Rolling hills of west side. Slide 27, 28, & 29: Examples of preserving creeks at Ford Park. Slide 30: This is an example where the creek was not preserved. Slide 31: This is an example where a tributary is being preserved in the Highland Meadow Subdivision through zoning and platting. Slides 32 & 33: Examples of a creek walk in commercial areas in Addison. Slides 34, 35 , 36, 37, & 38: Plan includes recommendation that ponds be pre- served as part of park system or through private development. Slides 39 & 40: Plan proposes that city take advantage of railroad for maximizing development. TRANSPORTATION Slide 41: Thoroughfare Plan -Staff will illustrate changes. Slide 42: Designation of Stacy as subregional arterial. [ Collin County Thorough- fare Plan] Slide 43: Designation of portion of 2551 as part of north/south route that will connect to I30 in Greenville. [Collin County Thoroughfare Plan] Slide 44 & 45: Minor modification to Allen Heights, Watters, & Alma. [COG Traffic projections] Slide 46 & 47: Recommendation of flared intersections as part of subdivision ordinance including dual left turn lanes and exclusive right turn lanes at corners of major thoroughfares. [COG, EPA, Question 21 of Survey indicates that respondents gave poor rating to the goal of developing safe and efficient trans- portation system.] Slides 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, & 53: Emphasis on bicycle plan and alternative modes of transportation such as cycling and walking. [ 1990 Survey Questions 17 indicates support for bike paths & 21 Transportation indicates poor rating for development of mass transit, EPA, ] Slides 54, 55, 56 , 57, 58, 59, & 60: Identifies traffic problems. Question 11 - Transportation gives city poor rating for development of thoroughfare system. HOUSING Slide 61: Housing Program: A. CBD shown as redevelopment/rehabilitation area B. St. Mary's shown as rehabilitation area. C. High Meadows, Windridge, and Hillside shown as areas where con- centrated conservation efforts must be made. Slide 62, 63, 64, 65, & 66: Plan recommends Neighborhood Integrity efforts. [ Questions 18 & 21 indicates support for redevelopment of blighted areas and support for goal of directing, planning, and regulating the development and maintenance of housing] PARKS AND RECREATION Slide 67: Parks plan virtually the same. Acreages and number of parks still the same. Bike and walking paths integral part of system that will be linked to trans- portation system. Survey indicated preference for passive parks. [Question 6 supports passive parks; Questions 15 & 17 Survey indicates support for similar public use land use pattern and support for bike plan. ] Slide 68: Cemetery now assumed by parks program. r Slide 69: Hillside park still identified to be eliminated. [1985 Plan and Council Resolution] Slide 70: Example of linear park as it passes beneath Bethany. Slide 71: Jupiter Park - Alternative uses such as recreation center or service center are possible. COMMUNITY FACILITIES Slide 72: Communities Facilities Plan: Fire station service radii reduced from 112 to one mile in commercial areas thereby raising the required number of fire station from five to six. [Question 21 Survey -Community Facilities supports goal of fire stations in all planning districts. ] Slide 73: Shows future locations of elementary, middle, and high schools. [School District] Slide 74: Recommends construction of third fire station. Slide 75: Recommends construction of fire drill tower with joint participation with other cities. URBAN DESIGN Slide 76: Recommends urban design that is aesthetically pleasing and compatible to surrounding uses. Recommends enhanced luminary requirements for Shopping Centers. Recommends energy conservation. [1985 Plan and Food Lion Site Plan case.] Slide 77: Schools should not be located on major thoroughfares. Slide 78: Recommends adoption of median and enhanced site landscape policy. Question 21 -Survey Community Facilities Slide 79: Emphasizes historic preservation. [1985 Plan] Slide 80: Recommends preservation of creeks. [Question 21 Land Use F, ENVI- RONMENT A&B support open space and preservation of natural resources. ] ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Updated Economic Development Plan that is consistent with the strategy and incorporates current academic research. Slides 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, & 87 : Environment Section recommends solid waste plan that emphasizes recycling and adoption of solid waste plan. [Questions 18 & 21 Environment support recycling and gave good rating for goal attainment. ] Slide 88: Environment Section recommends adoption of storm water drainage plan that will prevent sedimentation such as this. [EPA] Slides 89, 90, & 91: Examples of primitive methods to prevent erosion. Slide 92: Example of modern erosion control at the city hall. [EPA] Slide 93: Example of improper disposal of hazardous waste. [EPA, Question 21 Survey -Environment gave good rating for the attainment of this goal] HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Slides 94, 95, 96, & 97: Allen has a variety of human service needs. Plan recom- mends human services plan. Examples of senior citizens programs. Plan support industrial day care. [Question 18 supports industrial day care & 21 Survey - Health and Human Services indicates that respondents were neutral in rating the performance of this goal. ] Slides 98, 99, 100, & 101 : Examples of meals on wheels. Slides 102, 103, 104, & 105: Persons who are retarded citizens of Collin County being employed in Allen. Slide 106: Health and Human Services Section emphasizes training, industrial day care, and career enhancement strategies. GOVERNMENT SERVICES Identifies and recommends strategies for improving government services and regulatory processes. A