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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 1992 - 02/13 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 1992 ATTENDANCE: Commission Members Present: John Garcia, Chairman Harold Biggs, Vice -Chairman Kenneth Fulk, Secretary Douglas Gallagher Jeffery Kelley Judith Seale (arrived 7:33 p.m.) Noel Crume (arrived 7:34 p.m.) Commission Members Absent: None City Staff Present: Tom Keener, Development Coordinator Sally Leeper, Secretary CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM: With a quorum of the Commissioners present, the Allen Planning & Zoning Com- mission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Garcia at the Allen Municipal Annex, City Council Chambers, One Butler Circle, Allen, Texas. Approve Minutes December 13, 1991 (Agenda Item 11) Chairman Garcia read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Approve minutes of December 13, 1991, Regular Meeting. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Fulk and a second by Commissioner Biggs, the Commission voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the minutes of December 13, 1991, as presented. ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING CONMUSSION FEBRUARY 13, 1991 PAGE 2 Public Hearing All Saints Episcopal Church (Agenda Item III) Chairman Garcia read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Public Hearing - Consider request by All Saints Episcopal Church for a Specific Use Permit with site plan approval on property currently zoned Local Retail and described as being 7.5 acres located in the McBain Jamison Survey, Abstract 491, Tract C, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, recorded in Volume 2773, Page 43 0£ the Deed Records of Collin County, Texas; further described as being located at the northeast corner of Chaparral and Jupiter." Mother Christi Ann McKee, All Saints Episcopal Church, presented the request to the Commission. Mr. Clay Wilson, Engineer, presented stated that the site is located at the northeast corner of Jupiter and Chaparral. They are planning a single story, 15,000 square foot building. Cbairman Garcia opened the public bearing. With no one wishing to speak for or against the request, Chairman Garcia closed the public hearing. Mr. Keener stated that staff has reviewed the site plan and the landscape and parking requirements are satisfied. The Local Retail zoning allows a church by Specific Use Permit. The property is surrounded by Planned Development No. 13 to the north, and Shopping Center to the west. Commissioner Fulk expressed concern regarding the location of the dumpster, and whether its location might consume one or more of the required parking spaces. Mr. Keener stated that the required parking spaces will have to be maintained. Commissioner Kelley suggested that the handicapped spaces shown on the site plan appear smaller than is required by Federal regulations and the proponent might consider investigating this issue. Consensus of the Commission was that the use is compatible to the surrounding area. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Biggs and a second by Commissioner Crume, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the Specific Use Permit and site plan as presented. i1IGUlAIeR 1. The use is compatible to the surrounding area. 2. The site plan meets all City requirements. f', ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION LFEBRUARY 13, 1991 PAGE 3 Public Hearing All Saints Episcopal Church (Cont.) (Agenda Item III) 3. The dumpster, if used, will not interfere with any required parking spaces. 4. Proponent stated they would clarify the requirements for handicapped spaces and maintain the required number of spaces. Public Hearing Allen Paint and Body Shop (Agenda Item IV) Chairman Garcia read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Public Hearing - Consider request by Mr. Don Lewis for a Specific Use Permit for a paint and body shop with site plan approval on property located in the Central Business District, described as being in the William F. Chester Addition to the City of Allen, William J. Jackson Survey, Abstract 484; further described as 602 N. Federal Drive, Allen, Texas." Mr. Keener presented the request to the Commission. He stated that automotive repair is an allowable use in the Central Business District (CBD); however, automotive painting requires a specific use permit. The fire marshal has inspect- ed the paint booth equipment and has stated that it satisfies all fire requirements. The painting equipment is wholly contained within the facility. Chairman Garcia opened the public bearing. Mr. William Chester, owner of the property, spoke in favor of the request. Chairman Garcia closed the public hearing. Mr. Don Lewis, owner, provided brochures detailing the paint booth equipment, and stated that the equipment contains a complete filtration system. He stated that the facility contains space for 10 vehicles, and they plan to store all the vehicles indoors. Mr. Keener advised the proponent that outside storage of vehicles is not allowed. Commissioner Crume questioned the size of the paint booth. Mr. Lewis stated it is 16'8" x 26'2". MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Crume and a second by Commissioner Biggs, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request by Allen Paint and Body as presented. FINDINGS: 1. A body shop is an allowable use in the CBD; therefore, only the paint shop was addressed. It was determined that the paint shop would be a compati- ble use. ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COEMISSION FEBRUARY 13, 1991 PAGE 4 Public Hearing Allen Paint and Body (Cont.) (Agenda Item IV) 2. There appears to be no environmental impact from this facility. There will be no outside storage of vehicles. Other Business: Mr. Keener stated that the next agenda will probably include a preliminary plat. He advised that the Pottery Plus request was withdrawn. Chairman Garda updated the Commission on the progress of the Zoning Ordinance Review Committee. Commissioner Fulk questioned the timing on the F.M. 2170 East project, and Mr. Keener provided information. Adjourn: MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Crume and a second by Commissioner Biggs, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the February 13, 1992, meeting of the Allen Planning & Zoning Commis- sion at 8:15 p.m. These minutes approved this % day of 1992. Jo 7 lGarcia, Chairman Kenneth Filik, Secretary