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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 1986 - 09/11 - Regular1 [I ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 1986 ATTENDANCE: Commissioners Present: Bobby Glass, Chairman Wayne Armand, Vice -Chairman Eileen Karlsruher, Secretary Ken Browning John Garcia Carolyn Latimer Charles Lee City Staff Present: Bill Petty, Director of Community Development Sally Leeper, Secretary Tom Keener, Development Coordinator CALL TO ORDER: (Agenda Item I) The September 11, 1986, meeting of the Allen Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers of the Allen Municipal Annex, One Butler Circle, Allen, Texas. Approve Minutes August 28, 1986 (Agenda Item II) Chairman Glass read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Approve minutes of August 28, 1986, Regular Meeting." MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Latimer and a second by Commissioner Karlsruher, Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve Agenda Item II as submitted. The motion carried. Approve Minutes August 13, 1986 Called Special Joint Workshop Session (Agenda Item III) Chairman Glass read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Approve minutes of August 13, 1986, Called Special Joint Workshop Session." MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Armand and a second by Commissioner Garcia, Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve Agenda Item III as submitted. The motion carried. 227 ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 11, 1986 PAGE TWO Tabled Item Majestic Savings (Agenda Item IV) Chairman Glass read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Tabled Item - Consider a request by The Nelson Corporation representing Majestic Savings to revise "PD" Planned Development 29 to reflect the extension of F.M. 2551, land uses of Shopping Center, Local Retail, Multi -family, Patio Homes, and Single-family Residential, to coincide with annexation of 10± acres of land. This tract of land is a portion of the Witsaul Fisher Survey, Abstract No. 323, Collin County, Texas, being all of that tract of land conveyed by deed to Omni Homes, Inc. in deed Volume 1795, Page 688, Collin County Deed Records, and also being all of a 97.72 acre tract conveyed to First Savings Associa- tion, McKinney, from Freedom Financial Corporation, as recorded in Volume 2024, Page 380 of the Deed Records of Collin County, and also being part of a 13.550 acre tract of land conveyed to Naji O. Hamideh, et al from Vernon O. Day, et ux, as recorded in Volume 2025, Page 346, of the Deed Records of Collin County, and being more particularly described as being the northeast corner of F.M. 2170 and Malone Road. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Garcia and a second by Commissioner Lee, Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to remove Agenda Item IV from the table. The motion carried. Mr. Craig Curry of The Nelson Corporation discussed the submission and the traffic study. He presented a concept plan of the park site design, and stated that Mr. Thornton had indicated that the grills in the park site might cause a maintenance problem. If it is the Commission's desire, they will remove the grills. Further, he presented a concept drawing of Subdistrict B, showing the 50 foot rear yards adjacent to the property to the north and east. Commissioner Armand aksed Mr. Curry if he had met with Mr. Roy O'Neill since the last meeting and he advised that he had not. Commissioner Garcia questioned the section of the submission regarding building materials and asked that the wording "258 wood" be changed to read "758 masonry." Proponent agreed. Mr. Petty questioned whether an intention regarding alleys was made a part of the submission. Proponent stated it was not; however, on the Subdistrict B lots they would like to request a waiver of the alley requirement. This would be to protect the adjacent property owners. The Commission questioned the intent of driveways in this Subdistrict B as to whether they would be front entry drives with front entry or rear entry garages. 228 ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 11, 1986 PAGE THREE Tabled Item Majestic Savings (Cont.) (Agenda Item IV) Mr. Curry advised their plan was for front entry drives and garage doors that would not be visible from the street. Mr. Petty stated that staff would recommend a statement be included that an additional 10 foot easement be provided along the street for electric, gas, and cable lines that would normally be placed in the alley right-of-way. Mr. Curry stated that they would prefer to put the utilities in the rear, but if that was a problem they would have no objection to granting the 10 -foot easement. Mr. Keener stated that the Council of Governments (COG) has given a positive recommendation with regard to the traffic study, and has stated that the analysis done by Barton-Ashmann is correct. Chairman Glass stated he had agreed to allow Mr. Roy O'Neill the opportunity to speak to the Commission and at this time Mr. O'Neill reviewed with the Commission the present zoning on the property and made suggestions for additional buffering of two rows of R-2 zoning as well as to turn the lots in Subdistrict B around to face the adjacent properties and construct a street bordering the development in this area. He was suggesting that this street be constructed and paid for solely by the developer. He stated they feel this would allow additional buffering and prevent the barricade type fencing adjacent to the neighboring properties. Mr. Curry stated this proposal would not work as proponent would not be willing to pay the full cost of the roadway. Chairman Glass stated that an R-2 district requires 120 -foot depth lots; Subsection B is being shown with depths of 130 feet. The Commission discussed the differences between this submission and the zoning as it stands on the property. Mr. Petty questioned Mr. Curry as to whether all of the displays and concept plans he had presented to the Commission would become a part of the submission. Also, a commitment should be made on the request, or made a part of a motion, for drainage control. Mr. Curry stated that the concept drawings had not been intended to become a part of the actual submission but were for display only. He stated the standards discussed are all part of the actual submission in written form, but they would request some flexibility by not attaching the actual concept drawings shown tonight to the ordinance when adopted. 229 I I 0 ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 11, 1986 PAGE FOUR Tabled Item Majestic Savings (Cont.) (Agenda Item IV) Mr. Petty stated he would recommend the land use plan and use and area regulations describe specifically the designs discussed, and the handling of the drainage. He recommended that should the Commission decide on this proposal that the motion include the statement that development not occur on this tract of land until the drainage issue is approved by the Engineering staff of the City of Allen; that Subdistrict B be designed with cul-de-sac lots of 19,000 sq, ft, adjacent to the north and east boundaries; and a waiver of alley requirements, front entry drives and garage doors not visible from the street. Commissioner Browning discussed Mr. O'Neill's proposal of a street adjacent to the property at the north and east boundary lines and whether it would in fact be a superior buffer. Mr. O'Neill stated they had requested this street because they feel the property owners in Subdistrict B will put up barricade type fencing and none of the adjacent property owners have that type of fencing, but rather open fencing. Also, having the street along the property line would move the dwelling units further away. Chairman Glass discussed the uses involved in this development. The number of MF units shown are allowed by the Comprehensive Plan. The question is whether this is the best location for the multi -family in this neighborhood district. Mr. Keener stated that the numbers of medium density and low density are in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. The consensus of the Commission on the multi -family location and use was that it was appropriate in this location. It was also the consensus that this was an appropriate location for the shopping center tract and the patio homes. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Karlsruher and a second by Commissioner Lee, Commission voted 5 FOR and 2 OPPOSED, with Commissioners Armand and Garcia voting against, to approve Agenda IV with the following modifications: That drainage be approved by City Engineering staff prior to development to not discharge greater amounts of water than the adjacent properties or adjacent city can handle without being at flood condition. 230 ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 11, 1986 PAGE FIVE Tabled Item Majestic Savings (Cont.) (Agenda Item IV) 2. That driveways be front entry with garage doors not visible from the street in Subdistrict B. 3. That an additional 10 foot easement be shown in Subdistrict B in lieu of rear alleys. 4. That the building materials requirement be changed to read "758 masonry required." 5. That the lots adjacent to the north and east boundary lines, as referred to on the zoning exhibit, would be a minimum of 14,000 square feet, and the Subdistrict B lots will be located on cul-de-sac streets. Findings: r, 1. The multi -family, shopping center, and patio homes are in appropriate locations as per the Comprehensive Plan. 2. Developer is dedicating a park site to the City and the site will be fully developed. 3. Consideration was given to the desires of the nearby homeowners. 4. Commission did not agree with the proposal of the nearby homeowners that the location of a street adjacent to the north and east boundary lines of the development would serve as a superior buffer to large lots. 5. The multi -family in this tract is adjacent to the multi -family in the Bass tract to the west, being compatible uses, and surrounds local retail in each case. Other Business: Mr. Keener reviewed the upcoming agenda for the Commission. Mr. Petty discussed with the Commission the large tract zoning plans that were presented to the City Council at their last meeting. Staff had prepared an example of this type zoning submission and presented "Fantastic Acres" zoning plan to the Council at that time. At this time he presented the plan to the Commission. This type of submission will call for a site plan for residential development on the planned developments, and a checklist for straight zoning. 231 L ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 11, 1986 PAGE SIX Other Business (Cont.): Mr. Petty stated that City Council has approved this type of submission to be added as an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Commission discussed the presentation. The critical issue at Planning & Zoning level is that the process forces commissioners to look at the big picture and ask questions regarding adjacent property, etc. The consensus of the Commission was that this plan was an appropriate tool for zoning review. It was added that this plan will lead to the inclusion in the submission of staff recommendations. Mr. Keener discussed the traffic management standards. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Garcia and a second by Commissioner Armand, Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the guidelines presented for traffic management standards. The motion carried. Adjourn: MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Garcia and a second by Commissioner Armand, Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the September 11, 1986, meeting of the Allen Planning & Zoning Commission at 10:05 P.M. The motion carried. These minutes approved this 119J t�4 day of,n�c..... 1986. p�_E ..�.��r. Eileen Karlsruher, Secretary 232