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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 1986 - 03/27 - Regularl� ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 27, 1986 Present: Commissioners: Bobby Glass, Chairman Eileen Karlsruher Ken Browning Wayne Armand Citv Staff Present Bill Petty, Director of Community Development Tom Keener, Development Coordinator Sally Leeper, Secretary The Regular Meeting of the Allen Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Glass at 7:30 p.m, in the Council Chambers of the Allen Municipal Annex, One Butler Circle, Allen, Texas. Approve Minutes March 13, 1986 (Agenda Item II) Chairman Glass read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Approve minutes of March 13, 1986, Regular Meeting." MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Armand and a second by Commissioner Karlsruher, Commission voted 9 FOR and 0 AGAINST to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 13, 1986. The motion carried. Tabled Item Betsy Bush Sandison (Agenda Item III) Chairman Glass read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Tabled Item - Consider a request by Betsy Bush Sandison to change the present zoning from "AO" Agriculture -Open Space to "PD" Planned Development to include "LI" Light Industrial and "O" Office. This request for zoning change is on 100.17 acres of land in the Francis Dosser Survey, Abstract No. 280, and being part of a called 152 acre tract of land and a called 295 acre tract of land as described in a deed recorded in Volume 203, Page 31, of the Collin County Deed Records, further described as being north of Stacy Road and west of U.S. Hwy. 75." 41 ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MARCH 27, 1986 PAGE TWO Tabled Item Betsy Bush Sandison (Cont.) (Agenda Item III) MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Browning and a second by Commissioner Armand, Commission voted 4 FOR and 0 AGAINST to remove Agenda Item III from the table. The motion carried. Mr. J. T. Dunkin presented the proposal to the Commission. He stated the traffic study has been prepared and will be presented by Mr. John Friebele. He discussed the "PD" Planned Development standards that had been submitted. On page two at the top of the page, it should read "45 feet in height." On the last page, the floor area ratio for the "LI" Light Industrial district, is 1:1 rather than 1:2. Mr. Tom Keener stated that staff had sent the traffic analysis to the Council of Governments where it was reviewed by Mr. Michael Morris. His response was presented to the Commission at this time and is made an attachment to the March 27, 1986 packet. Mr. Morris states in his response that he agreed with the conclusions that a level of service C was obtainable. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Browning and a second by Commissioner Armand, Commission voted 4 FOR and 0 AGAINST to approve Agenda Item III as presented. The motion carried. FINDINGS: 1. This request is compatible with the Bryan Bush request and the established theme of Special District 3. 2. The LI District is in compliance with the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. 3. The traffic analysis allows Level C as required by the Comprehensive Plan. Public Hearing Greatwestern Inn (Agenda Item IV) Chairman Glass read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Public Hearing - Consider a request by Mr. R. C. Sevak of Greatwestern Inn to amend "PD" Planned Development No. 27 and approve the site plan for a motel on one (1) acre of land, being part of Lot 1, Block H, Bray Central Addition. This 13.8606 acre 42 ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MARCH 27, 1986 PAGE THREE Public Hearing Greatwestern Inn (Cont.) (Agenda Item IV) "tract of land is situated in the W. J. Jackson Survey, Abstract No. 484, Collin County, Texas; further described as being the northeast corner of Raintree Circle and Allen Drive." Mr. R. C. Sevak, Rt. 5, Box 150, Stamford, Texas, representing Greatwestern Inn, presented the site plan for this project. This is a 52 -unit motel. He stated they have a franchise from Quality Inns. The Commission discussed the landscaping plans and the location of the dumpster. Mr. Sevak stated there will be a six foot fence around the dumpster. He showed the traffic flow. Staff commented that the site plan had been cleared by the Fire Marshal, and the location of the fire hydrants were shown. Mr. Sevak stated he had been advised by Poole Lake Partners, the present owners of the land, that the two adjacent streets will be constructed before this project is begun. Chairman Glass opened the Public Hearing. With no one wishing to speak for or against this request, Chairman Glass closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Bill Petty stated that this plan is the second rendition presented to staff. Proponent had reduced the number of rooms to meet the requirements of parking, etc. Huitt-Zollars Engineering has reviewed the plan and it is in conformance with City requirements. Chairman Glass stated that it appeared the proponent was using the least amount of land that would be allowed, and this might not be the best situation for patrons with regard to parking near their rooms. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Browning and a second by Commissioner Karlsruher, Commission voted 3 FOR and 1 AGAINST to approve Agenda Item IV as presented. The motion carried. FINDINGS: The project meets the minimum requirements as set out in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the Planned Development for this area. 43 ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MARCH 27, 1986 PAGE FOUR Public Hearing Folsom-Whisenant Property (Agenda Item V) Chairman Glass read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Public Hearing - Consider a request by Mr. J. T. Dunkin representing Mr. Denny Holman of Folsom Investments and Mr. David Whisenant to rezone 423.38 acres of land from "AO" Agriculture -Open Space to "FD -PD" Flood Plain Planned Development including "SC" Shopping Center, "O" Office, "MF" Multi -family, and "R" Residential. This request is on the following five (5) tracts of land: 1. Being 160.770 acres of land situated in Collin County, Texas, in the Mary Standifer Survey, Abstract No. 812, being a resurvey of the 160 acres of land described in a deed from W. F. Bush, and wife, Eula M. Bush, to M. Whisenant, recorded in Volume 261, Page 494, of the Collin County Deed Records; 2. Being 64.563 acres of land situated in the Catherine Parsons Survey, Abstract No. 711, Collin County, Texas, and being part of an 82.7 acre tract conveyed to M. F. Sims from M. A. Brown as recorded in Volume 283, Page 294 of the Deed Records of Collin County; 3. Being 91.887 acres of land situated in the Henry Brandenburg Survey, Abstract No. 110, Collin County, Texas; 4. Being 100.035 acres of land situated in the Henry Brandenburg Survey, Abstract No. 110, and the J. W. Parsons Survey, Abstract No. 705, Collin County, Texas; 5. Being 6.129 acres of land situated in the Catherine Parsons Survey, Abstract No. 711, Collin County, Texas, and being part of an 82.7 acre tract conveyed to M. F. Sims from M. A. Brown as recorded in Volume 283, Page 294, of the Deed Records of Collin County, Texas." Mr. J. T. Dunkin presented this proposal to the Commission. He stated there is a total of 423 acres involved; 160 belong to the Whisenant family, and 263 acres are owned by Folsom Investments. The property is located just west of the Raintree property. Mr. Dunkin stated that the alignment of Exchange as shown on this proposal would allow a right angle intersection where Exchange will cross Alma Drive. 44 ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MARCH 27, 1986 PAGE FIVE Public Hearing Folsom-Whisenant (Cont.) (Agenda Item V) Mr. Dunkin reviewed the land use plan with the Commission. Mr. Jack Hatchell of Barton-Aschmann Associates, presented the traffic study on this property. He stated that they had used Level C capacity of 30,000 cars per day. He stated he will combine the two reports and supply a cumulative report to the Commission. Chairman Glass opened the Public Hearing. With no one wishing to speak FOR or AGAINST this request, Chairman Glass closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Tom Keener advised the Commission of the following concerns of Staff: 1. The intersection at Alma and Exchange is a realignment from the Comprehensive Plan. 2. The Shopping Center as discussed by Mr. Dunkin in Neighborhood District 16 is shown as 30 acres, while shopping centers at the corners of two major intersections should be approximately 15 to 20 acres. 3. In ND 8 at the northwest corner of Alma and Exchange, the Shopping Center is contrary to the tables and the land use plan, although it is less than the suggested 15 to 20 acres. 4. The church located south of the multi -family tract might be better suited to a location adjacent to a Shopping Center to facilitate parking. 5. Mr. Mark Thornton has proposed there be two 10 -acre park sites in this proposal. 6. According to our policy, if a school site is needed, it will probably be adjacent to a park site. 7. Staff has assigned density credits based on the flood plain, excluding floodway. oft 8. The apartments do not exceed 200 units, which agrees with our policy. Mr. Bill Petty added that this being a Planned Development, our zoning requires setting aside 1 acre for every 75 dwelling units for open space. Of approximately 25 acres, 20 acres are located in the floodway itself, so credit could be given for 5 acres. An 45 ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MARCH 27, 1986 PAGE SIX Public Hearing Folsom-Whisenant (Cont.) (Agenda Item V) additional 18 acres will be needed to satisfy the open space requirements. Mr. J. T. Dunkin stated they were in contact with Mr. Thornton with regard to the park sites. Mr. Thornton stated that District 16 affords the possibility of a park site. Another location would be in District 7. He stated the 18 to 20 acres required for open space could provide two parks, each nearly 10 acres. Chairman Glass stated that the Commission was short by three members this evening and would appreciate some time to acquaint the new Commissioners, as well as Mr. Garcia, with this project. It was the consensus of the Commission that a workshop session will be necessary for this proposal. The size of the Shopping Center District, the park and school sites, and the location of the church site should be addressed at a workshop. Mr. Dunkin asked if the Commission was satisfied with the alignment of the road as shown on the proposal. The consensus of the Commission was that they agreed with this road alignment as presented. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Armand and a second by Commissioner Karlsruher, Commission voted 4 FOR and 0 AGAINST to table Agenda Item V. The motion carried. Public Hearing Mr. Floyd Decker (Agenda Item VI) Chairman Glass read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Public Hearing - Consider a request by Mr. Floyd Decker for a Specific Use Permit for an automotive repair and service shop. This property is located at Lot 3, Chester Addition to the City of Allen; further described as being 602 N. Federal, Suites A and B, Allen, Texas." Mr. Bill Chester appeared before the Commission and presented the site plan for this property. He stated there would be no outside storage or car repairs done outside the building. Chairman Glass opened the Public Hearing. With no one wishing to speak FOR or AGAINST this request, Chairman Glass closed the Public Hearing. 46 r u ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MARCH 27, 1986 PAGE SEVEN Public Hearing Mr. Floyd Decker (Cont.) (Agenda Item VI) Mr. Tom Keener stated this submission will be subject to the performance standards required in the Central Business District, such as noise control and outside storage. Mr. Chester stated there will be no body work done. Commissioner Armand stated the signage should not be excessive. Mr. Keener stated that this is an allowed use in the Central Business District with a Specific Use Permit. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Browning and a second by Commissioner Armand, Commission voted 4 FOR and 0 AGAINST to approve Agenda Item VI as presented. The motion carried. FINDINGS: 1. The submission satisfies the requirements of the Specific Use Permit for this particular use. 2. This is an allowed use in the Central Business District with a Specific Use Permit. Public Hearing Buckingham Crossing The Nelson Corporation (Agenda Item VII) Chairman Glass read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Public Hearing - Consider a request by Mr. Craig Curry of The Nelson Corporation, to change the current zoning on five (5) tracts of land, being a tract of land situated in the J. T. Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 777, and also being part of a tract of land situated in the Henry Wetsel Survey, Abstract No. 1026, and being part of a 71.02 acre tract as conveyed from H. K. Shelton and Ruby Shelton to David A. Witts, as recorded in Volume 617, Page 508, of the Deed Records, Collin County, Texas, and further described as being that tract of land known as Buckingham Estates, east of Hwy 5 and south of Stacy Road, and containing 52.3± acres of land. 1. Tract A-1 and A-2 9± acres of land from "AO" to "R-4" Residential; 2. Tract B-1, B-2, and B-3 24.5± acres of land from "AO" to "R-5" Residential; 47 ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MARCH 27, 1986 PAGE EIGHT Public Hearing Buckingham Crossing The Nelson Corporation (Cont.) (Agenda Item VII) "3. Tract C-1 4.3± acres of land from "AO" to "TH" Townhouse; 4. Tract D-1 6.3± acres of land from "AO" to "MF" Multi -family; 5, Tract E-1 and E-2 8.4± acres of land from "AO" to "LR" Local Retail." Mr. Craig Curry made this presentation to the Commission. He gave the Commission an overview of the zoning surrounding this property. He stated that a 60 -foot access easement that currently exists in this area is being proposed as an 80 -foot right-of-way secondary thoroughfare, with some changes in the alignment. He stated there would be a commitment to a 10 -foot landscape buffer along Highway 5. Chairman Glass opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Bill Dyer, resident of Buckingham Estates, also speaking for Mr. Richard Duke, spoke before the Commission and his comments are made a part of these minutes. Mr. Craig Curry spoke before the Commission. Chairman Glass closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Tom Keener stated that a major consideration in this case is the proper determination of the location of the secondary arterial. Mr. Keener made a correction to page 4 of the analysis that was given the Commissioners. Section E should read "Conclusion... without density..." Chairman Glass stated it might be best to table this request, hear the next agenda item, and then return to this item. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Karlsruher and a second by Commissioner Browning, Commission voted 4 FOR and 0 AGAINST to table Agenda Item VII. The motion carried. BF:3 ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MARCH 27, 1986 PAGE NINE Public Hearing Buckingham Crossing Bill Dyer/Richard Duke (Agenda Item VIII) Chairman Glass read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Public Hearing - Consider a request by Mr. William T. Dyer and Mr. Richard Duke, to change the current zoning on two (2) tracts of land, being a tract of land situated in Collin County, Texas, out of the J. T. Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 777 and the Henry Wetsel Survey, Abstract No. 1026, and being a part of a 71.015 acre tract of land, said part being a portion of the land conveyed by H. K. Shelton and wife Ruby Shelton to David Witts as recorded in Volume 617, Page 508 of the Collin County Deed Records, Collin County, Texas, and further described as being that tract of land known as Buckingham Estates, east of Hwy. 5 and south of Stacy Road, and containing 8.8± acres of land. 1. Tract 3-A and 3-B 3.8 acres of land from "AO" to "R-5" Residential; 2. Tract 2 5.0 acres of land from "AO" to "R-5" Residential." Mr. Bill Dyer made the presentation to the Commission on behalf of himself and Mr. Richard Duke. He stated they are requesting R-5 zoning for their properties. Chairman Glass opened the Public Hearing. With no one wishing to speak FOR or AGAINST this request, Chairman Glass closed the Public Hearing. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Armand and a second by Commissioner Karlsruher, Commission voted 9 FOR and 0 AGAINST to table Agenda Item VIII. The motion carried. Chairman Glass discussed the location of the secondary thoroughfare proposed through the Buckingham properties. If the thoroughfare does indeed go through Buckingham Crossing, then this is a proper location for the Local Retail zoning proposed. However, this thoroughfare needs to be located all the way through the district before zoning is established. He suggested a workshop format to consider the location of this thoroughfare. He further recommended that at the next regular meeting a workshop session be set with both groups of proponents to be in attendance, along with any other property owners in this area. 49 ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MARCH 27, 1986 PAGE TEN Mr. Petty stated that if the zoning will be established with consideration being given to the thoroughfare location, then the right-of-way needs to be established by plat. The consensus of the Commission was for a workshop session to be set at the next regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission. Other Business (Agenda Item IX) Mr. Keener reviewed the upcoming agenda with the Commission. Staff presented the Overview of Responsibilities of the Planning & Zoning Commission that was used when the prospective Commissioners were interviewed. Staff requested input from the Commission as to the number of public hearings they would like to see on each upcoming agenda. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Armand and a second by by Commissioner Browning, Commission voted 4 FOR and 0 AGAINST to approve the following guidelines for public hearings to be included on future agendas: 1. There will be no limitation on Specific Use Permit submissions; 2. No limitation on straight zoning of tracts less than 100 acres; 3. No limitation on plats; 4. There should be no more than three (3) public hearings on planned developments and zoning cases in excess of 100 acres; 5. No. 4, above, shall be considered on a first- come, first-served basis. Adjourn: MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Browning and a second by Commissioner Karlsruher, Commission voted 4 FOR and 0 AGAINST to adjourn the March 27, 1986, meeting of the Allen Planning & Zoning Commission at 10:20 p.m. The motion carried. 50 I 11 ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MARCH 27, 1986 O These minutes approved this 6+1� day of 1986. PAGE ELEVEN 62,�zBobby Glass', Chairman , ;�' w- Waynd L. Armand, Secretary 51 MARCH 27, 1986 NELSON COMPANY ZONING REQUEST BUCKINGHAM ESTATES, ALLEN, TEXAS OBJECTIONS From: William Dyer and Richard Duke 1) We object to the inbalance of density distribution indicated in the Nelson Company zoning application for Buckingham Estates. They have requested high density for their clients at the western end of the tract - moving to low density at the eastern end, thereby, relegating other land owners to lower densities. For example, Tract A-1 of the Nelson proposal involving 1.6 acres is requested at R-4 zoning. This appears to negatively bias the zoning for other property owners immediately to the east and west of Tract A-1. This is done by the same owners who are requesting R-5 zoning immediately to the north and throughout the Buckingham neighborhood, as well as requesting high density Multi -family zoning to the west. We believe this not to be in the best interests of the neighborhood. While we do not disagree with the densities suggested, we do object to their distribution. 2) Further, we object to the proposed 80' right of way requested in the Nelson plan as it appears to be inappropriate for residential zoning in an area such as this. Also, it appears to have been created only as a justification for the requested Multi -family tract without consideration of the remaining majority of Buckingham property owners. This 80' right of way might be better placed directly to the north of Buckingham which is closer to the geographic center of Allen District 14. We feel this matter is better decided by the City of Allen and future developers. 52 March 27, 1986 BUCKINGHAM POLO CLUB ESTATES ZONING REQUEST FOR DUKE PROPERTY AND DYER PROPERT7Ew ;'"" N. RATIONALE k•<=`i�:§%'RZ:"�"i • .._ . This is to request R-5 (or equivalent) zoning for the above • >lj t�',,y properties currently designated A -O. That is to say, zoning - that will accommodate: detached single family homes, 7,500 sgyf,.e:e;. lots (approx.) and 1,400 sq. ft. (approx.) dwelling size..=LL Our reasons are: 1) R-5 zoning appears to be compatible with the size of W.;4 residences alread existin in Buckin ham as well as the'= densities indicated in PD -25 and those developments to the north and south of Exchange Parkway and Allen Heights Drive. Also, the majority of the zoning requested by the Nelson Company for Buckingham is that of R-5 or higher density. Further, we feel that the designation of approximately six lots directly to the south of our properties as R-3 in PD -25 is no longer appropriate to what has been developing with subsequent zoning applications and should have no bearing on this request. 2) It is anticipated that the proposed extension of Allen Heights Drive will pass within a few yards east of our properties further suggesting the appropriateness of our zoning request as it would relate to similar zoning in place for areas such as Fountain Park. [1 53