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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 1991 - 01/10 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 10, 1991 ATTENDANCE Commission Members Present Eileen Karlsruher, Chairman Harold Biggs, Vice -Chairman Melissa Owen Kenneth Falk, Secretary Douglas Gallagher John Garcia Mike Nichols Commission Members Absent: City Staff Present: Bill Petty, Director of Community Development Dave Whitehead, Director of Public Works 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 Karlsruher at the Allen Municipal Annex, City Council Chambers, One Butler Circle, Allen, Texas. Approve Minutes November 29, 1990 (Agenda Item II) Chairman Karlsruher read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Approve minutes of November 29, 1990, Called Special Meeting." MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Owen and a second by Commissioner Nichols, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the minutes of November 29, 1990, as presented. ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 1991 PAGE 2 Preliminary Plat Approval Country Meadow Phase 2A, 2B, 3 (Agenda Item 1I1) Chairman Karlsruher read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Preliminary Plat - Consider preliminary plat approval for Country Meadow Phase 2A, 2B, and 3, for Centex Real Estate Corporation, being a tract of land out of the Peter Fisher Survey, Abstract No. 324, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located southwest of Exchange Parkway and Malone Road." Mr. Brad Meyer, Carter & Burgess, presented the preliminary plat to the Commission. He stated that the development will be completed in three phases as shown on the plat. Chairman Karlsruher questioned the excessive length of some of the alleys; especially those located in Phase 3. Mr. Meyer stated he would be glad to consider this situation. Commissioner Nichols questioned the number of homes that will be built, and whether there will be any screening along Exchange Parkway. There are 329 lots showing on the plat and Mr. Keener stated that he would research the approved zoning requirements for this property to determine any screening requirements. Mr. Petty discussed the fact that the zoning requirements are in place at the this time, and the plat is in conformance with the approved site plan. He stated that at such time that this property returned to the Commission as a final plat, staff will provide the Commission with a review of the approved zoning on the property. Mr. Petty questioned the developer whether they were aware of the need for dedication of the park site. Mr. Meyer stated that they were aware of this. The park is planned to be platted with Phase 2A. Commissioner Gallagher questioned whether screening will be required at the rear of Lots 3 and 4, Block J in Phase 3, since these lots back to Exchange Parkway. Chairman Karlsruher requested that prior zoning approval be included in future packets for the Commissioner's information. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Gallagher and seconded by Commissioner Biggs to approve the request as presented. Discussion following the motion. Commissioner Garcia discussed the length of the alleys in Phase 3 and the distance between Country Lane and Meadow Park Drive along Exchange Parkway with relation to curb cuts onto Ex- change. Mr. Keener stated the distance was in excess of 400 feet. Mr. Whitehead stated that the maximum length for a street is 1600 feet and for an alley is 1200 feet. Commissioner Nichols questioned whether any special variances were granted at the time of zoning on this property. Mr. Petty stated variances for lot sizes were granted, and the zoning included ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 1991 PAGE 3 Preliminary Plat Approval Country Meadow Phase 2A, 2B, 3 (Cont.) (Agenda Item III) residential townhome and retail districts. He added that the standards approved in 1983 were not as strict as they are today. Additional concern was expressed regarding the length of the alleys in Phase 3. Commissioner Fulk questioned where the alley access is for Lot 17 on Home Park and Mr. Meyer stated it was through the existing subdivision. Commissioner Gallagher amended his motion and Commissioner Biggs amended his second to include the fact that the street in Phase 3 shown with two different names will be named Morningside entirely. The Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the motion as amended. Development Impact Fees Staff Presentation (Agenda Item IV) Mr. Petty provided the Commission with information from the newspaper regard- ing zoning in the City of Houston, Texas. Mr. Petty provided the Commission with information regarding zoning and subdivision platting laws. Chairman Karlsruher read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Presentation on proposed Development Impact Fees and role of Advisory Committee." Mr. Petty explained the current study the City Council has authorized regarding Development Impact Fees. He stated that the City Council has contracted with Hunter and Associates to complete this study. An advisory committee is required to work with the engineering firm. This committee could be comprised of the Planning & Zoning Commission members and two other from the development community. Alternatively, the committee could be comprised of a mix of citizens and developers. He stated that staff is of the opinion that the Planning Commis- sion (plus two others) would be the appropriate body for this committee. He is requesting the Commission to consider this information in view of whether they would be interested in serving on the Committee. Mr. Whitehead will be asking the City Council to appoint the Advisory Committee at their next meeting. He stated there will be several meetings involved with the work of the committee. The members will not be serving as a Commission, but rather as individual members of the committee. He stated that staff support will be provided through the Engineering Department. ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING CONMUSSION JANUARY 10, 1991 PAGE 4 Development Impact Fees Staff Presentation (Cont.) (Agenda Item IV) Mr. Whitehead spoke regarding the process and provided a copy of Chapter 395 of Vernon's Code to the members. Mr. John Frieble and Ms. Marcie Tesson of Hunter & Associates presented information to the Commission. He provided information to the Commission regarding the process of the study and stated that at least every three years the Advisory Committee and the governing body must re-evaluate the land use assumptions and impact fees. The following questions were asked by the Commission: 1. Is at mandatory that the City adopt Development Impact Fees at the end of this study: Answer: No 2. Is Plano and McKinney completing a study for Development Impact Fees: Answer: Yes 3. Do you have to charge the maximum? Answer: No 4. Do fees have to be considered each three years? Answer: Yes S. Will interim development be charged impact fees? Answer: No 6. Who are the other members of the Committee: Answer: Council will appoint the other members The Commissioners indicated their interest in serving on the committee as follows Commissioner Garcia: He is in favor of serving. Commissioner Biggs: He is in favor of serving. Commissioner Nichols: He is in favor of serving. Commissioner Fulk: He is in favor of serving. Commissioner Owen: She is in favor of serving. Commissioner Gallagher: He is in favor of serving. Chairman Karlsruher: She is in favor of serving. ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 1991 Other Business: PAGE 5 Mr. Keener advised the Commission that there are no items on the next agenda at this time. Adjourn: MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Garcia and a second by Commissioner Fulk, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the January 19, 1991, meeting at 9:55 p.m. t These minutes approved this p?rday of / / p/1. CIL, 1991. Eileen Karlsruher,CChaiiman LA6-xeth Falk, Secreta;7y