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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 1988 - 08/25 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING j AUGUST 25, 1988 ATTENDANCE: Commission Members Present: Wayne Armand, Chairman Eileen Karlsruher, Vice -Chairman Charles Lee, Secretary Melissa Owen Harold Biggs Kenneth Folk John Garcia Commission Members Absent: City Staff Present: Bill Petty, Director of Community Development Tom Keener, Development Coordinator Sally Leeper, Secretary CALL TO ORDER: The Alien Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Armand at the Allen Municipal Annex, City Council Chambers, One Butler Circle, Allen, Texas. Approve Minutes August 11, 1988 (Agenda Item 11) Chairman Armand read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Approve minutes of August 11, 1988, Regular meeting." MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Lee and a second by Commissioner Karlsruher, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the minutes of August 11, 1988, as presented. 11 ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AUGUST 25, 1988 PAGE 2 I Public Hearing Kendall Brown (Agenda Item III) Chairman Armand read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Public Hearing - Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit for an environmental laboratory in the Central Business District by Mr. Kendall Brown on property known as the Reitinger-White Addition to the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, located at 200 W. Belmont, Suite A and B, Allen, Texas." Mr. Tom Keener advised the Commission that Mr. Kendall Brown had been called out of town unexpectedly and he would review the proposal with the Commission himself. He discussed the business that Mr. Brown currently operates at Allen Plaza, and added that a scientific laboratory is allowed in the Central Business District by Specific Use Permit. No complaints have been received about the existing facility. Mr. Keener reviewed the requirements of the Building and Fire Codes regarding scientific laboratories. Mr. Keener informed the Commission that the existing Specific Use Permit in Allen Plaza will be revoked with the vacancy of the business by Mr. Brown. The business is governed by the performance standards of the Central Business District as to noise, odors, etc. Commissioner Owen questioned whether being next door to a washateria at the Allen Plaza location helped to dilute the waste that went to the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), and if not having that dilution available might be a problem. Mr. Keener responded that although it did dilute the waste at the existing location, the washateria is vacant at this time and that has caused no problem. In addition, Mr. Brown will be required to obtain a new permit from NTMWD. He suggested that a recommendation for approval be coupled with the requirement that all permits be obtained from the NTMWD. Mr. Keener stated that the Fire Marshall has approved this action. Mr. Charles Newton, The Colony, laboratory manager, stated that expansion into organic chemistry is a new, proposed, field for the company and may not be implemented right away. When the company moves into this area, it will be in the nature of very small amounts. The items necessary for this type of work are the same as one might find in a high school laboratory. He added that the size of samples that they work with are in the range of from one quart to a few gallons. Mr. Keener stated that the company is required to submit a list of all chemicals to the NTMWD with their request for permit. Commissioner Fulk asked whether any acids will be neutralized before entering the sewer system. Mr. Keener advised that it would be at the discretion of the NTMWD. ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AUGUST 25, 1988 PAGE 3 Specific Use Permit Mr. Kendall Brown (Cont.) Agenda Item III) Mr. Petty added that the Building Code, Life Safety Code, and standard ordinan- ces of the City of Allen address a number of the items questioned above. The facility will be inspected by the NTMWD, Fire Marshall, and Health Department of the City of Allen on a regular basis. Chairman Armand opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak for or against the proposal, Chairman Armand closed the public hearing. Commissioner Garcia reviewed the existing SUP and added that he feels this is a good use in the CBD and is not dangerous. Chairman Armand suggested that any motion for approval might be made subject to approval by any municipal or state agencies, as well as the NTMWD, that the permit would terminate with Mr. Brown's vacancy. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Garcia and a second by Commissioner Lee, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to recommend approval of the Specific Use Permit for Mr. Kendall Brown at 200 W. Belmont, Suites A and B, with the following stipulations: 1) the SUP shall terminate with the vacancy by Mr. Brown; 2) the laboratory space shall not expand further than is indicated on the floor plan submitted showing 200 W. Belmont, Suites A & B; 3) City of Allen sewer ordinance be satisfied; 4) Requirements of City, State and NTMWD be satisfied. Findings: 1. The use is appropriate in the CBD. 2. Based on information available, there appears to be adequate regulation and no hazard is shown. Site Plan Review Allen Heights Baptist Church (Agenda Item IV) Chairman Armand read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Site Plan Review - Consider a request for temporary amendment to site plan for temporary buildings for Allen Heights Baptist Church located at 1309 E. Main, Allen, Texas." ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AUGUST 25, 1988 PAGE 4 3 Site Plan Review Allen Heights Baptist Church (Cont.) (Agenda Item IV) Mr. Keener addressed the Commission. He stated that this request is similar to that from the First United Methodist Church earlier this year. It is for two temporary buildings to be constructed on the property, and advised that the Commission had approved the same type of request from the Methodist Church for two years with possibility of renewal. Mr. Joe Lee, Allen Heights Minister of Education, stated that the church is looking at approximately 18 months before beginning their building plan. He presented the master site plan and indicated the proposed location for the temporary buildings. Mr. Lee stated that a permit allowed for two years would not present a problem to the church. Mr. Petty stated that the Fire Marshall's concern regarding the fire lane is that the existing fire lane be resurfaced before any permanent building is constructed. Commissioner Garcia stated that this request is consistent with previous actions of the Commission. He stated that these buildings would be temporary and it appears it would be appropriate to place a time limit on the approval. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Biggs and a second by Commissioner Owen, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to recommend approval of the request for two temporary buildings to be allowed for a period of two years with renewal subject to Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council approval. In addition, the requirements stated by the Fire Marshall that the buildings be subject to fire and building code requirements and that the fire lane be resurfaced prior to construction of a permanent building are made a part of this motion. Final Plat Enterprise Addition No. 2 (Agenda Item V) Chairman Armand read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Final Plat - Consider final plat approval for Enterprise Addition No. 2, being a tract of land lying and being situated in the William Perrin Survey, Abstract No. 708, and the Rufus Sewell Survey, Abstract No. 875 in the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being south of Bethany, east of Enterprise Blvd. and west of the Southern Pacific Railway." Mr. Keener advised the Commission that InteCom has stated that they would like to construct a small research station for testing. The property must be platted before a building permit can be issued. He added that the engineering require- ments have been satisfied. ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AUGUST 25, 1988 PAGE 5 Final Plat Enterprise Addition No. 2 (Cont.) (Agenda Item V) Mr. Keener added that there were notations on the plat that describe various infrastructure and engineering requirements that need to be completed prior to future development. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Karlsruher and a second by Commissioner Lee, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the final plat for the Enterprise Addition No. 2. Consider Schedule for Subdivision Review (Agenda Item VI Chairman Armand stated that the next scheduled meeting falls on the same evening that the City is holding a public meeting on Extended Area Service (FAS). He suggested that the Planning & Zoning meeting be scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in order that the members might attend this EAS public meeting. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Garcia and a second by Commissioner Karlsruher, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to hold the September 8, 1988, meeting at 7:00 p.m. The second meeting in September will then revert to 7:30 p.m. Mr. Keener discussed the following considerations in review of the Subdivision Ordinance. 1. Speed of review 2. Should the Commission make use of its Thursday scheduled meetings or schedule additional workshop meetings Commissioner Garcia stated that since the meetings have not been extensive lately, that it would be appropriate to make use of those times for the review, with certain time limits set. Mr. Keener advised that staff could attempt to arrange for speakers for the second meeting in September and limit the meeting to 10:00 p.m. He further suggested that the Commission attempt to complete the review by Christmas. ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AUGUST 25, 1968 PAGE 6 Adjourn: MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Garcia and a second by Commissioner Owen, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the August 25, 1988, meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission at 8:05 p.m. Wayne L. Armand, Chairman L .Charles i.._LearS¢ecatary_ Eileen Xarlsruher, Vice -Chairman These minutes approved this Lt -1- day of 1988. Wayne L. Armand, Chairman L .Charles i.._LearS¢ecatary_ Eileen Xarlsruher, Vice -Chairman