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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - City Council - 1999 - 09/23 - Special CalledALLEN CITY COUNCIL E, AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED JOINT WORKSHOP SEPTEMBER 23, 1999 Present: Stephen Terrell, Mayor Councilmemben: David Kerr, Mayor Pro Tem Lonnie Thomas Doug Gallagher (absent) Susan Bartlemay Kenneth Fulk Melissa Owen Call to Order and Announce a Ouorum is Present Planning and Zoning Commission: Ross Obermeyer, Chair Daniel Neice Mark Pacheco Jeff McGregor, Vice -Chair Kevin Kerr Pamela Smith, Secretary Jeffery Kelley Randel West, Appointee Alan Grimes, Appointee (Agenda Item 1) With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the Special Called Joint Workshop of the Allen City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Mayor Terrell and Chair Obermeyer at 6 10 p on. on Thursday, September 23, 1999, in the Council Chambers of the Allen Public Library. Two Allen Civic Plaza, Allen, Texas City Council Decisions and Directions from July 24, 1999, Workshop (Agenda Item ID A. Large Lots I. Proposed Zoning District Regulations 2. Proposed Development Standards 1 B Neo -Traditional Design 1 1. Proposed Development Standards for Residential Neo -Traditional Development 2. Illustrations of Elements of Residential Neo -Traditional Development City Staff: Peter Vargas, City Manager Judy Morrison, City Secretary ete Smith, City Attorney Michael Stanger, Assistant City Manager ill Petty, Community Development Director George Conner, City Engineer Don Horton, Parks and Recreation Director Marina Sukup, Planning Director Marcie Diamond, Senior Planner Tom Keener, Development Coordinator Call to Order and Announce a Ouorum is Present Planning and Zoning Commission: Ross Obermeyer, Chair Daniel Neice Mark Pacheco Jeff McGregor, Vice -Chair Kevin Kerr Pamela Smith, Secretary Jeffery Kelley Randel West, Appointee Alan Grimes, Appointee (Agenda Item 1) With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the Special Called Joint Workshop of the Allen City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Mayor Terrell and Chair Obermeyer at 6 10 p on. on Thursday, September 23, 1999, in the Council Chambers of the Allen Public Library. Two Allen Civic Plaza, Allen, Texas City Council Decisions and Directions from July 24, 1999, Workshop (Agenda Item ID A. Large Lots I. Proposed Zoning District Regulations 2. Proposed Development Standards 1 B Neo -Traditional Design 1 1. Proposed Development Standards for Residential Neo -Traditional Development 2. Illustrations of Elements of Residential Neo -Traditional Development ALLEN CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED JOINT WORKSHOP SEPTEMBER 23, 1999 PAGE 2 3. Mixed Use Neo -Traditional Development Elements 4. Illustrations of Elements of Mixed Use Neo -Traditional Development Facilitator Karen Walz reviewed the discussions and decisions by Council at the previous Workshop held in July Council agreed on the following four issues: 1) Quality, 2) Community, 3) Variety, and 4) Compatibility The following objectives were set: 1) Provide a variety of housing choices, 2) Economic well- being and quality of life; 3) Transportation options, and 31 A set of tools Ms. Walz also reviewed the six End Policy issues that Council discussed and agreed upon at the Workshop. Other Issues (Agenda Item III) A. Non -Residential Design Standards 1. Landscaping Regulations 2. Lighting Regulations 3. Off -Street Parking and Loading 4. Other Standards Planning Director Marina Sukup reviewed the proposals for Large Lot Zoning Districts, elements of Neo -Traditional Design to establish standards and proposed design standards for non-residential developments. The standards recommended for the Large Lot Zoning Districts represent a minimum in the new districts. She stated that lots larger than the minimum could be constructed within any zoning district and reduced infrastructure requirements could be an incentive for this type of development. The Neo -Traditional Design is precluded by existing requirements in the City's zoning and construction regulations. She requested Council direct staff to initiate the process for formal consideration of Large Lot Zoning Districts R-1 and R-1.5, direct the Planning and Zoning Commission for action by the City Council in the future, and direct staff to initiate the process for formal consideration for standards deemed appropriate for further consideration. The Council and Planning and Zoning Commission agreed on the following questions: 1. Do we want to make this zoning available9 2. What standards do you want to set? 3. Where do you want the districts? Discussion included design standards and maintenance of bar ditches within Large Lot Districts and the development of the Central Business District in a typical Neo -Traditional style, possibly providing partnerships for the City with developers Council directed staff to research possible incentives for Large Lot developments. Staff will develop additional information, including comparisons from surrounding cities, for the Council and Planning and Zoning Commission to review at a later date. ALLEN CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED JOINT WORKSHOP SEPTEMBER 23, 1999 PAGE 3 Other Business (Agenda Item IV) A. Update on Other Directions 1. Alternative Transportation July 2000 2. CBD Master Plan April 2000 3. SH 121 Corridor Plan October 2000 4. Major Thoroughfare Plan Update December 1999 There was no discussion held regarding other business. Adjourn (Agenda Item V) The Special Called Joint Workshop of the Allen City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission was adjourned at 8 10 p.m. on Thursday, September 23, 1999 These minutes approved on the 7th day of October, 1999 ATTEST: �tt GGL.�N�S if.ia f1v�-- Ju Morr' , CMC, CITY SECRETARY I APPROVED: Stephen Terrell, MAYOR