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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 1986 - 09/25 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 1986 ATTENDANCE: Commissioners Present: Bobby Glass, Chairman Wayne Armand, Vice -Chairman John Garcia Carolyn Latimer Commissioners Absent: Eileen Karlsruher Ken Browning Charles Lee City Staff Present: Bill Petty, Director of Community Development Sally Leeper, Secretary Tom Keener, Development Coordinator Mark Thornton, Director of Parks and Recreation CALL TO ORDER: (Agenda Item I) The September 25, 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 September 11, 1986 (Agenda Item II) Chairman Glass read the agenda item into the record as follows: Approve minutes of September 11, 1986, Regular Meeting." MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Armand and a second by Commissioner Latimer, the Commission voted 4 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve Agenda Item II as presented. The motion carried. Public Hearing Collin County (Agenda Item III) Chairman Glass read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Public Hearing - Consider a request by Collin County to change the zoning on 2.583 acres of land from "AO" Agriculture -Open Space to "SC" Shopping Center, a tract of land situated in Collin County, Texas, in the Michael 233 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 Garcia, the Commission voted 4 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve Agenda Item III as presented. The motion carried. Final Plat Story Park (Agenda Item IV) Chairman Glass read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Final Plat - Consider final plat approval for the City of Allen on Story Park being a 9.692 acre tract of land out of the J. A. Taylor Survey, Abstract No. 908, in the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, and being part of a tract of land as conveyed to Fox & Jacobs, Inc., as recorded in Volume 1172, Page 766, of the Deed Records of Collin County, Texas, and further described as being located at the south- east corner of Edelweiss Drive and Azalea Drive, along the southern line of the J. A. Taylor Survey, Abstract No. 908." Mr. Mark Thornton presented this plat to the Commission. He explained that it was a joint venture purchase between the City and the Allen ISD. The plat does not show the fire lanes at this time, but will be corrected. He is requesting approval of the plat sub]ect to inclusion of the fire lanes and signatures by the City and the School District prior to filing. 234 ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 25, 1986 Page Two Public Hearing Collin County (Cont.) (Agenda Item III) "Lee Survey, Abstract No. 543, and being a resurvey of the remainder of a 3.00 acre tract described in a deed from John W. Day at al to County Judge Don Weaver Davis and his successors in office and recorded in Volume 563, Page 308 of the Collin County Deed Records and being further described as being south of F.M. 2170 and 0.8 miles west of U.S. 75." Mr. Reuben Delgado advised the Commission that this property is not being used by the County at this time, and they would request a change in zoning from "A -O" to "SC." 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 Garcia, the Commission voted 4 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve Agenda Item III as presented. The motion carried. Final Plat Story Park (Agenda Item IV) Chairman Glass read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Final Plat - Consider final plat approval for the City of Allen on Story Park being a 9.692 acre tract of land out of the J. A. Taylor Survey, Abstract No. 908, in the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, and being part of a tract of land as conveyed to Fox & Jacobs, Inc., as recorded in Volume 1172, Page 766, of the Deed Records of Collin County, Texas, and further described as being located at the south- east corner of Edelweiss Drive and Azalea Drive, along the southern line of the J. A. Taylor Survey, Abstract No. 908." Mr. Mark Thornton presented this plat to the Commission. He explained that it was a joint venture purchase between the City and the Allen ISD. The plat does not show the fire lanes at this time, but will be corrected. He is requesting approval of the plat sub]ect to inclusion of the fire lanes and signatures by the City and the School District prior to filing. 234 C P, C ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 25, 1986 Page Three Final Plat Story Park (Cont.) (Agenda Item IV) MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Garcia and a second by Commissioner Armand, the Commission voted 4 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve Agenda Item IV pending staff review and acceptance of the fire lanes and signatures by the School District and the City. The motion carried. Executive Summary Greenbelt Linear Park Study (Agenda Item V) Chairman Glass read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Development of an executive summary for the City Council regarding the Greenbelt Linear Park Study." Mr. Mark Thornton requested the Commission to develop an executive summary of their comments, questions and concerns regarding the Greenbelt Linear Park Study. The following comments were made by the Commission: 1. The Plan will help the Commission with their work with developers in defining the floodway. 2. This does not totally define the floodplain, but sets out a procedure to do so. 3. The developer will be required to bring, along with the implementation plan, a floodplain plat. 4. Page III -18, 4th paragraph, there is a concern regarding the handling of the thoroughfare plan. The question is in regard to bridges. 5. Concern that this document will take precedence over the Comprehensive Plan. 6. Statements regarding building two feet above the floodplain. 7. Large tract zoning procedures allow the density numbers to a developer. If additional greenbelt is removed from the acreage, then the overall size of lots built will be reduced. 8. Page IX -62 - the 50 foot "easement" shown adjacent to the residential property was discussed as to its purpose and maintenance. The question was raised as to whether this plan allows flexibility and versatility. It was suggested that statements be included that this plan is strictly a "plan," and is not a "requirement." 235 H C ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 25, 1986 Page Four Executive Summary Greenbelt Linear Park Study (Cont.) (Agenda Item V) 9. The drawings need statements such as "This is a guideline and not a requirement." 10. The land with floodplain or is adjacent to land with floodplain should have the responsibility for completing the floodplain study. It was suggested that the burden of proof should be placed on the developers to show that their land is outside the floodplain. 11. Statement needed that it is policy that we discourage single family homes from backing up to the floodplain, and require parallel roadways. 12. Page V-6 - Article IV, define standards recommended for lands adjacent... should refer to IX -59 and IX -61. 13. IX -59 - as to "thorough approval of site plan by Planning & Zoning and Parks and Recreation Board..." does this statement change the process now in effect to require approval of plats by the Park Board? 14. IX -65 - regarding the taller buildings being allowed closer to the floodplain. Buildings adjacent to the floodplain should have lower number of stories. It was suggested that the term "standards" be used in the floodplain and "guidelines" be used adjacent to the floodplain. 15. what about a development that crosses the floodplain and the developer does not want the property passable? If a trail has been planned and the owner will not allow access, then access would need to be provided around this property. A statement is needed that the location of the hiking trails is a recommendation only and is not set as a requirement. 16. Flexibility is needed in the document. The beginning of the plan a statement is needed that this is a guideline only, and allows for flexibility. 17. The plan gives a better definition of the floodplain than ever before. 18. From the standpoint of the Comprehensive Plan, this plan looks to protect the natural environment. 236 A ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 25, 1986 Page Five Executive Summary Greenbelt Linear Park Study (Cont.) (Agenda Item V) 19. The plan is in the overall good of the City in identifying the flood areas and also allows for recreation. 20. This is a wonderful implementation process. Mr. Thornton stated he would like to change the wording in the introduction of the Plan that would indicate that the Plan is flexible and add a paragraph in the areas adjacent to the floodplain that these are guidelines. Otherwise, this document will go forward to the City Council along with the review from the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Park Board. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Armand and a second by Commissioner Garcia, Commission voted 4 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to direct staff to write an executive summary, based upon the above comments, of the Greenbelt Linear Park Study to be sent to City Council. The motion carried. Other Business: (Agenda Item VI) Mr. Keener advised the Commission of items that will appear on their next agenda. Adjourn: MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Garcia and a second by Commissioner Armand, Commission voted 4 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the September 25, 1986, meeting of the Allen Planning & Zoning Commission at 9:35 p.m. The motion carried. These minutes approved this % day of ��tik LJ 1986. lf,�,..., a.. Bobby Glass, Chairman Eileen Karlsruher, Secretary 237