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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 1988 - 01/14 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & 8ONING COMMISSION REGULAR M]=NG JANUARY 19, 1988 ATTENDANCE: Commission Members Present: Ken Browning, Chairman Wayne Armand Eileen Karlsruher Charles Lee Carolyn Latimer Dan Contreras John Garcia Commission Members Absent: City Staff Present: Bill Petty, Director of Community Development Tom Keener, Development Coordinator Sally Leeper, Secretary CALL TO ORDER: The Allen Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Browning, at the Allen Municipal Annex, City Council Chambers, One Butler Circle, Allen, Texas. Aprove Minutes December 10, 1987 (Agenda Item II) Chairman Browning read the agenda item into the record as fol- lows: "Approve minutes of December 10, 1987, regular meeting." MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Armand and a second by Commissioner Lee, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the minutes of December 10, 1987, as presented. ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 14, 1988 PAGE 2 Public Hearing Maria's Restaurant (Agenda Item III) Chairman Browning read the agenda item into the record as fol- lows: "Consider a request for specific use permit for a restaurant/private club by Maria's Restaurant. The property is located in the William Chester Addition to the City of Allen, a tract of land in the W. J. Jackson Survey, Abstract No. 484, recorded in Cabinet D, Page 195, of the Collin County Deed Records; more particularly described as being east of U.S. 75 and south of Rowlett Road." Mr. Robert Arden, proprietor of Maria's, Inc. of Texas, presented the proposal to the Commission. He stated that they are not a major chain, but rather a family restaurant offering quality food and service. He presented copies of their menu to the Commis- sion. He added that they opened a restaurant in Wylie, Texas, in October, 1987; however, they do not have a specific use permit for a private club in that location. Mr. Arden reviewed the distances from the proposed location to the nearest residential property. Mr. Petty stated that State law requires a minimum of 300 feet measured from the front door to the street line, down the street to the nearest residence. He stated that it was approximately 500 feet by these measurements to the nearest residence. Chairman Browning opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak for or against this proposal Chairman Browning closed the public hearing. The Commission discussed the requirements of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for a specific use permit for a restaurant/priv- ate club and the fact that this request meets all of those requirements. Commissioner Lee reminded the proponent that no signs advertising alcohol are allowed to be seen from the outside of the establishment. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Latimer and a second by Commissioner Contreras, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to recommend approval of the specific use permit for a restaurant/private club for Maria's Restaurant. Findings: 1. The proposal meets all the standards set in the comprehen- sive Zoning Ordinance. C 0 ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 14, 1988 PAGE 3 Public Hearing Maria's Restaurant (Cont.) (Agenda Item III) 2. Measurements of distance to nearest residential property exceed the standards. Final Plat Shadow Lakes Flood Plain/Greenbelt (Agenda Item IV) Chairman Browning read the agenda item into the record as fol- lows: "Consider final plat approval for Shadow Lakes flood plain/greenbelt for 2170 South Development Company on property situated in the Simon Burns Survey, Abstract No. 92, and the John Davis Survey, Abstract No. 255, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being south of the proposed Allen Heights Drive and north of Bethany Drive." Mr. Pat Atkins, consultant for Bass Development, presented this plat to the Commission. This land is being donated to the City of Allen, but the proponent will be completing the development of the area. Mr. Bill Petty stated that the Parks Board has recommended acceptance of the plat, and the Engineering Department has given approval. The City Council, through the zoning process, has indicated their acceptance of the land by the City. The ownership of this property has not changed at this time; therefore, the plat does not have signatures. Staff is request- ing that the Commission condition approval of this plat to the preliminary plat aproval for the area (Agenda Item V) by granting approval of the preliminary plat subject to the filing of the flood plain/greenbelt plat. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Armand and a second by Commissioner Garcia, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the final plat for Shadow Lakes Flood Plain/Greenbelt plat. ALLEN PLANNING I ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 14, 1988 PAGE 4 Preliminary Plat Shadow Lakes (Agenda Item V) Chairman Browning read the agenda item into the record as fol- lows: "Consider preliminary plat approval for Shadow Lakes for 2170 South Development Company on property situated in the Simon Burns Survey, Abstract No. 92, and the John Davis Survey, Abstract NO. 255, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being south of the proposed Allen Heights Drive and north of Bethany Drive." Mr. Pat Atkins, Don Tipton Engineering, representing Bass Devel- opment, presented the preliminary plat for Shadow Lakes to the Commission. This is the complete single family district shown in the planned development. The intention is to bring the final plat for this area to the Commission in separate phases. Mr. Petty discussed the traffic analysis which was done at the time of zoning. He stated that because of the park area adjacent to this property, Shadow Lakes Drive will probably become some- what of a boulevard. The traditional sidewalk on the park side of the roadway will not be constructed because of the eight -foot hike and bike trail running through the park. Therefore, the portion of the right-of-way that would have been used for a sidewalk is available to expand the roadway from 31 feet to 37 feet. This will allow for parking as well as two lanes of traffic. Staff is requesting that the Commission's approval include a requirement for this 37 foot roadway. The open space at the intersection of Hillside and Allen Heights Drive will be maintained by the City as agreed during the zoning process. An additional tract in the northeast part of the property as open space has been reviewed and accepted by the Parks Department, and they have agreed to take over the main- tenance of this area. Mr. Petty stated that possibilities for screening the houses that will back up to thoroughfares are being discussed by City Council at this time. Staff is requesting approval of this plat be contingent upon screening of lots backing up to thoroughfares in accordance with City requirements that are in place at the time of development. Mr. Petty stated that the preliminary engineering has been E approved in concept with some minor corrections that have been agreed to by the developer. Staff is recommending that the approval be contingent to engineering approval by staff. L I ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 14, 1988 PAGE 5 Preliminary Plat Shadow Lakes (Cont.) (Agenda Item V MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Garcia and a second by Commissioner Armand, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the preliminary plat for Shadow Lakes with the following stipulations: 1. That Shadow Lakes Drive be constructed to 37 feet in width. 2. That the lots north of Allen Heights that back up to the thoroughfare be screened to meet City standards at the time of development. 3. Engineering shall be subject to staff aproval. 4. Approval is subject to the filing of the Shadow Lakes flood plain/greenbelt plat. Findings: 1. The preliminary plat is in conformance with the concept plan approved at the time of zoning. Site Plan Amendment First United Methodist Church (Agenda Item VI) Chairman Browning read the agenda item into the record as fol- lows: "Consider a request for temporary amendment to develop- ment/site plan for a temporary building for First United Methodist Church located at 601 S. Greenville, Allen, Texas." Cammy Gaston, Associate Pastor, First United Methodist Church, presented the request to the Commission. She provided the Commission with copies of a site plan showing the existing buildings on the property, as well as the location of the propo- sed temporary building. She stated that City staff has reviewed the plan and the fire department have also reviewed the plan. She added that they will need the building for approximately two to three years. Mr. Petty stated that the previous Zoning Ordinance required site plan approval in the Community Facilities District. The current ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 14, 1988 PAGE 6 Site Plan Amendment First United Methodist Church (Cont.) (Agenda Item VI) ordinance does not require this approval, but does give staff the perogative to bring a plan forward to the Commission. The Site proponent is asking for a temporary building. Mr. Petty stated that in his memorandum to the Commission regarding this request it was erroneously stated that the building would have to meet building requirements, including masonry exterior construction. In fact, the Community Facilities District does not require masonry exterior construction. Mr. Petty added that a number of the churches in Allen appear to be in need of space prior to their ability to complete new construction. The Commission discussed the length of time that would be appropriate to allow this temporary building. It was suggested that two years with review at that time would be appropriate. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Latimer and a second by Commissioner Karlsruher, the Commission voted 6 FOR and 1 OPPOSED to approve the request by the First United Methodist Church subject to review at the end of two years. Findings: 1. A positive point in this case is that the building would be at the rear of the existing building. Other Business: Mr. Keener advised the Commission that the next agenda will include a zoning request on 60± acres by S.R.E. Ltd. Adjourn: MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Garcia and a second by Commissioner Armand, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the January 14, 1988, meeting of the Allen Planning & Zoning Commission. L L E� ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 14, 1988 PAGE 7 These minutes approved this OF8 day of 1988. Ken Browning, Chairman Eileen Karslruher, Secretary After the close of the meeting, Mr. Craig Isaac, 824 Fawn Valley, Allen, Texas, requested permission to speak. Chairman Browning indicated they would listen to what he had to say, but would be unable to take any action since they were not officially in session. Mr. Isaac discussed his problems with the cable television company. They apparently completed some construction on the easement of Mr. Isaac's property, and left the property in poor condition. He further discussed the problem of dirt run-off from adjacent builders. Mr. Petty suggested that Mr. Isaac write a letter to Mr. McCarty regarding the first item and to Mr. Glab regarding the second issue. He further stated that he would advise both of these persons that Mr. Isaac would be writing to them.