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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 1982 - 02/16 - Regularu ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION WORK SHOP SESSION FEBRUARY 16, 1982 Present: Commissioners• Jim Pendleton, Chairman (Arrived at 8:30 p.m.) Jim Wolfe, Vice Chairman Sarah Chumbley, Secretary Carol Henry Gary Koch Wayne Armand Absent• Tom Inkman City Staff: Bill Petty, Building Official Marty Hendrix, City Secretary Sherry Massett, Permit Clerk Proponents• Del Morton, Willard McDaniel, Inc. Bob Allison, Cambridge Companies The called work shop session for the Allen Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Vice Chair- man Wolfe at 7:30 p.m., on Tuesday, February 16, 1982, at Rountree Elementary School, 800 E. Main Street. This work shop session was called by the Planning and Zoning Commission to continue the review and discussion on the 855 + acres of land for planned development as requested by Del Morton, of the Willard McDaniel, Inc., and the Cambridge Companies Development Corporation. The property being located north of Chaparrel Road, east of Jupiter Road and West of Allen Heights Road (Zoning Case No. Z11-11-81-1). Vice Chairman Wolfe opened the work shop for review and analysis of the commercial phases of the 855 + planned development. Bob Allison, with Cambridge Companies, spoke before the Commission with reference to the proposed planned development site plan. On the plan, he pointed -32- ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION February 16, 1982 Page 2 out the phase areas of development and reiterated the meaning of each area zoned as follows: P.D. Area 1: Single Family Homes P.D. Area 2: Multi -Family & Townhouses P.D. Area 3: Multi -Family P.D. Area 4: Shopping Center P.D. Area 5: Office L.R.: Local Retail C.F.: Community Facilities Using the Comprehensive Plan as a reference, there was considerable interaction regarding the definitions and calculations for the local retail development. Del Morton, of Willard McDaniel, Inc., spoke before the Commission, discussing the interpretation of what type of use will be accomplished by the LR (Local Retail) and SC (Shopping Center) areas. The Commission expressed a concern as to if the SC (Shopping Center) areas would develop to serve the needs of the community and if there was enough LR (Local Retail) zoning to serve these needs. In further discussion regarding transitions from the commercial phases to dwelling units, concern was expressed as to the buffer between Planned Development Area 5 (Office) and Planned Development Area 1 (Single Family Housing). Del Morton addressed this issue by advising the Commission that there could be a 2-F (single family, attached) buffer. Mr. Morton also stated that there would be no access into the office area from Jupiter Road, access could only be achieved at Bethany Road. It was pointed out that the buffer of 2-F (single family, attached) homes between the office area and the single family houses should be written into the ordinance. Vice -Chairman Wolfe recessed the work shop at 8:56 p.m. (Commissioner Henry left the meeting at this time). The work shop reconvened at 9:15 p.m. Commissioner Jim Wolfe brought back for the Commissioner's continued considerations the Decision Flow Chart that he presented the Commissioners at the January 23, 1982, work shop session. Discussion was held on the third question on the Flow Chart, "Should we consider a planned development ordinance or site plan without district locations specified?" The Commission addressed the issue of whether the develop- ers should specify certain district locations for certain ! types of housing. Del Morton injected that the site plan -33- ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION February 16, 1982 Page 3 that they submitted to the Commission is a concept of the planned development and, at this time, the location of specific types of dwelling units is not known. However, each phase would be laid out and site plans provided for approval at the time of actual development. The Proponents advised that they would like to work with the Commission on determining these areas. If the concept of planned development was approved, the Commission expressed a concern about whether the site plan for Planned Development Area 1 was going to stay as is presently laid out or have to be amended. After considering the matter, there was discussion on the with- drawal of the site plan by Willard McDaniel, Inc. and the Cambridge Companies Development Corporation. Further discussion was held regarding whether there was sufficient open space for the number of dwelling units (1 acre of land for each 75 dwelling units). According to the Zoning Ordinance, there should be approx- imately 90 acres of open space in the Planned Development, but only 45 acres are shown on the concept plan. The Commission discussed with the proponents the necessity of a variance -- if that requirement was not adhered to. It was the consensus of the Commission that they could consider a Planned Development Ordinance w4:6H district locations specified. The Commission moved on to the next question, that being, "Is maximum density (dwelling units) per zone acceptable?". The Commission discussed the distribution of apartments and dwelling units. The Commissioners indicated that they needed to work with the present figures and discuss in further detail at a later date. The Commission discussed the next question, which was, "Is percentage balance of districts acceptable?". In discussion on this question, it was concluded by the Commission that more information was needed before this determination could be made. The Commission considered the next question on the flow chart, "Do we consider a new district allowing "0" lot line housing?". The term "0" lot line housing, as understood in the question, is defined as garden homes or patio homes, in the Cottonwood Creek Zoning Request. Each Commissioner advised of his or her opinion on the aforementioned "0" lot line housing. -34- ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION February 16, 1982 Page 4 The proponents discussed with the Commission the trends in today's market of this type of housing and the success of them. Chairman Pendleton recessed the work shop session at 11:05 p.m. These minutes approved on the 25th day of February 1982. Jilf Pendleton, Chairman im Wolfe, Vice airman -35-