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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 1987 - 07/23 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 23, 1987 ATTENDANCE: Commissioners Present: Ken Browning, Chairman Wayne Armand, Vice -Chairman Eileen Karlsruher, Secretary John Garcia Dan Contreras Commissioners Absent: Carolyn Latimer Charles Lee City Staff Present: Tom Keener, Development Coordinator Becky Burgamy, Secretary CALL TO ORDER: The Allen Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Browning at the Allen Municipal Annex, City Council Chambers, One Butler Circle, Allen, Texas. Tabled Item Approve Minutes May 14, 1987 Joint Workshop Session (Agenda Item II) Chairman Browning read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Tabled Item: Approval of minutes of May 14, 1987, Joint Workshop Session." MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to remove the agenda item from the table. The Commission voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED and the motion carried. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Karlsruher and a second by Commissioner Contreras, the Commission voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the minutes of May 14, 1987, Joint Workshop Session. The Lmotion carried. ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JULY 23, 1987 PAGE TWO Approve Minutes July 9, 1987 (Agenda Item III) Chairman Browning read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Approve minutes of July 9, 1987, Regular meeting." MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia and a second by Commissioner Karlsruher to approve the minutes of July 9, 1987. Discussion was held regarding the need to indicate a minority finding representing the views of the Commissioners that voted against the Radke-Tibodeau proposal. No action was taken on the motion. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Armand and a second, Commission voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the minutes of July 9, 1987, with the addition of a minority finding in regard to the Radke-Tibodeau proposal to indicate that the proposal deviates from the Comprehensive Plan in excess of 10 percent. The motion carried. Public Hearing Cushman & Wakefield (Agenda Item IV) Chairman Browning read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Public Hearing - Consider a request by Cushman and Wakefield for an amendment to Planned Development No. 30 by changing the use regulations to allow a church by Specific Use Permit in Building B of the existing Greenridge Office Center." Chairman Browning opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak for or against this proposal, Chairman Browning closed the public hearing. Mr. Tom Keener stated that the use and area regulations are the same as are currently in existence, and allow only for office uses in Building A and office and restaurant uses in Building B. The applicant is proposing to amend the ordinance to allow a church by Specific Use Permit in Building B. Mr. Keener pointed out that if the Commission decides to recommend amendment of the Planned Development to allow a church by Specific Use Permit, that would mean that any church can go there by SUP. L 0 A ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JULY 23, 1987 PAGE THREE Public Hearing Cushman & Wakefield (Cont.) (Agenda Item IV) He stated that the first priority would be to determine the highest and best use of the property and whether that would include allowing a church by Specific Use Permit. The site plan has been submitted for this facility by the First Presbyterian Church. Mr. Keener stressed the importance of remembering that, if voted affirmatively, this property would remain zoned for a church with SUP. Commissioner Armand stated that it is his understanding the First Presbyterian Church desires to be there approximately one year. He would like to see the SUP granted with a stipulation that if another church does want to go in there, they will have to apply and meet with the Commission at that time and request another SUP. Chairman Browning feels that since the building is vacant, it would be better for it to be leased than to remain empty. Bill Roberge, 607 Ashby Place, expressed an opinion that the Commission place a time limit on the amendment. Mr. Keener stated that it is possible for the Commission to establish a time limit on the SUP, but they could not place a time limit on the amendment to the Planned Development. At this point, Chairman Browning recognized Mr. Charles Lawrence of 821 Green Brook as a representative of the First Presbyterian Church. Mr. Lawrence stated that they will probably occupy Greenridge Office Center from 12 to 18 months. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Garcia and a second by Commissioner Armand, the Commission voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the amendment of Planned Development No. 30 to allow a church by Specific Use Permit in Building B. The motion carried. Public Hearing Cushman & Wakefield for First Presbyterian Church (Agenda Item V) Chairman Browning read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Public Hearing - Consider a request by Cushman and Wakefield for a Specific Use Permit with site plan approval in Building B of the Greenridge Office Center on behalf of the First Presbyterian Church." ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JULY 23, 1987 PAGE FOUR Public Hearing Cushman & Wakefield for First Presbyterian Church (Cont.) (Agenda Item V) MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Armand and a second by Commissioner Karlsruher, the Commission voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve a Specific Use Permit for a church with the stipulation that the SUP expire with the tenancy of the First Presbyterian Church or in two years, whichever comes first. The motion carried. Findings: 1. There was no opposition to this proposal. 2. This is a specific use of a temporary nature in lieu of a permanent use in a vacant building. Preliminary/Final Plat Ford Park and Ford Park School (Agenda Item VI) Chairman Browning read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Consider preliminary/final plat approval for Ford Park and Ford Park School." Mr. Keener presented this plat to the Commission. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Armand and a second by Commissioner Contreras, the Commission voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the preliminary/final plat for Ford Park and Ford Park School. The motion carried. Review Schedule of Uses (Agenda Item VII) Chairman Browning read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Review Schedule of Uses." Chairman Browning asked staff what action was necessary and what changes the City Council had made. Mr. Keener pointed out that most of the changes are in the industrial and commercial areas. The second major change has to do with commercial uses, particularly in light commercial and corridor commercial. There are a total of 60 changes. ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JULY 23, 1987 PAGE FIVE Review Schedule of Uses (Cont.) (Agenda Item VII) There was general discussion regarding the changes on the Schedule of Uses, such as day care, heliport, helistop, tool rental, light tool rental, local retail and the industrial districts. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Garcia and a second by Commissioner Contreras, the Commission voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the Schedule of Uses reconciled against the tapes of the City Council meeting. The motion carried. Other Business: Staff advised that there are no items for the next agenda at this time. Mr. Bill Roberge, 607 Ashby, requested to appear before the Commission representing Cottonwood Bend Homeowners Association to relay concern regarding a lack of school crossing guards at Boyd Elementary School. There was discussion regarding criteria to be met and options available, such as using sixth graders for crossing guards and letter to the newspaper and Dr. Davenport. Mr. Keener pointed out that in many states the cities and school districts overlap, but that in Texas they are two separate entities. Commissioner Armand stated that he would like to follow this through and recommended that Mr. Roberge make an appointment with Dr. Davenport. Chairman Browning indicated that he was to see Dr. Davenport soon and would discuss the issue with him. Adjourn: MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Garcia and a second by Commissioner Armand, the Commission voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the July 23, 1987, regular meeting at 8:30 p.m. The motion carried. These minutes approved this /'3 day of (2(� 1987. ef Brow ng, Chairman Eileen Karlsruher, Secretary