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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 1989 - 01/12 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 12, 1989 ATTENDANCE: Commission Members Present: Wayne Armand, Chairman Eileen Karlsruher Melissa Owen Harold Biggs Kenneth Falk John Garcia Commission Members Absent: Charles Lee City Staff Present: Tom Keener, Development Coordinator Sally Leeper, Secretary 1 CALL TO ORDER: The Allen Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Armand at the Allen Municipal Annex, City Council Chambers, One Butler Circle, Allen, Texas. Approve Minutes December 8, 1988 (Agenda Item II) Chairman Armand read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Approve minutes of December 8, 1988, Regular meeting." MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Garcia and a second by Commissioner Owen, the Commission voted 6 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the minutes of December 8, 1988, as presented. ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 12, 1989 PAGE 2 Final Plat Allen Church of Christ (Agenda Item III) Chairman Armand read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Consider final plat approval for the Allen Church of Christ; being a part of the William Perrin Survey, Abstract No. 708, and a part of the George W. Ford Survey, Abstract No. 328, and being 2.119 acres as described in a Deed from the First Methodist Church of Allen, Texas to Allendale Church of Christ, Allen, Texas, dated May 8, 1969, and recorded in Volume 732 page 365 of the Collin County Deed Records, further described as being located at 600 S. Jupiter, Allen, Texas." Mr. Keener stated that the plat is being brought forward to satisfy the requirements the Building Codes to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy for the remodeling that is being completed at the church. The plat meets all engineering requirements. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Garcia and a second by Commissioner Fulk, the Commission voted 6 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the final plat of the Allen Church of Christ. Consider New and Unlisted Use Lawn Equipment Sales and Repair (Agenda Item IV) Chairman Armand read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Consider request for new and unlisted use for lawn equipment sales and repair." Mr. Keener advised the Commission that the Zoning Ordinance currently provides for sales of lawn equipment. However, repair is limited to the repair of items that are sold at that establishment. The request tonight is for a primary use of sales and repair of new and used equipment. The Commission discussed the proposed use and whether it would be appropriate to consider attaching the requirement for a Specific Use Permit. Mr. Don Mitchell, 2004 Laurel Lane, Plano, Texas, presented his request to the Commission and advised that he would like to open a full service dealership for new and used lawn and garden equipment. He stated that he has worked in other dealerships that were located in retail areas and had experienced no apparent noise problems. Mr. Mitchell stated that he has been considering locating at Allen Heights Shopping Center, the corner of Butler and Main, or at Rowlett and Central. The question of outside display was discussed and the requirements of the CBD, as well as the noise requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Keener advised that the Zoning Ordinance requires that the noise of the establishment cannot pass ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COM!l;ISSION JANUARY 12, 1999 PAGE 3 Consider New and Unlisted Use Lawn Equipment Sales and Repair (Cont.) (Agenda Item IV) the walls of the facility in the CBD, but there were different regulations in all other districts. Mr. Mitchell advised the Commission that the decibel ratings on new lawn equipment has been reduced substantially over recent years. Commissioner Garcia suggested the two issues of concern would be noise and outside display. Mr. Keener advised that issues of exhaust, storage of flammable liquids, etc., will be covered by the Building Codes. Mr. Mitchell was asked what percentage of the business would be used equipment and he stated he did not know; however, approximately 40% is anticipated to be made up of repair. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia to approve the listing of the use of Lawn Equipment Sales and Repair by right in the General Business and Light Commercial Districts and by Specific Use Permit in Shopping Center and Central Business District. The motion failed for lack of a second. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Biggs and a second by Commissioner Karlsruher, the Commission voted 4 FOR and 2 OPPOSED to approve the use of Lawn Equipment Sales and Repair by right in the General Business, Light Commercial, Shopping Center and Central Business District. Majority Findings: 1. A Specific Use Permit would be too restrictive and the use is considered acceptable. 2. Other ordinances and codes (Zoning Ordinance, Fire Code, Building Code) are in place to cover outside display, signs, noise, storage of flammable materials. Minority Findings: 1. There is a question concerning compatibility with other uses in the Shopping Center and Central Business District regarding outside display and repairs. 2. There is no problem with the use in the districts, but would prefer more E control. 1 ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING CONBUSSION JANUARY 12, 1989 PAGE 4 Workshop Subdivision Ordinance Review (Agenda Item V) Chairman Armand read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Workshop session to consider revisions to the Subdivision Regulations Ordinance." Mr. Keener reviewed Article 700 Final Plat, with the Commission. It was suggested that the first mention of the word "technical' in paragraph 307-A be omitted. Commissioner Garcia requested confirmation as to whether staff would be providing a written recommendation concerning the satisfaction of technical requirements as referred to in Section 307-B. Mr. Glab stated that he would be checking the plat, but would like to see a clarification of the term "technical requirements." He added that he would not be checking the surveys; but rather easements and right- of-ways. Mr. Keener stated that staff would consider this issue and bring clarification to the Commission at the next meeting. Mr. Keener reviewed the changes made as a result of the December 8, 1988 meeting. Chairman Armand suggested that there is still a need for a glossary to explain the terms used in the tables. The Commission discussed the question of whether to include more details regarding the reasons for approving planned developments, and the decision was to continue this discussion at a later meeting. Adjourn: MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Garcia and a second by Commissioner Fulk, the Commission voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the January 12, 1989, meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission at 8:55 P.M. These minutes approved this day of 198Q. LIL!,, _t din— - Wa' x L. Armand, hairman Charles L. Lee, Secretary