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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 1988 - 11/10 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 1988 ATTENDANCE: Commission Members Present: Charles Lee, Secretary Melissa Owen (arrived at 7:36 p.m.) Harold Biggs Kenneth Fulk John Garcia Commission Members Absent: Wayne Armand Eileen Karlsruher City Staff Present: Bill Petty, Director of Community Development Tom Keener, Development Coordinator Tom Glab, Director of Public Works Sally Leeper, Secretary CALL TO ORDER: The Allen 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 October 27, 1988 (Agenda Item II) Acting Chairman Lee read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Approve minutes of October 27, 1988, Regular meeting. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Garcia and a second by Commissioner Fulk, the Commission voted 4 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the minutes of October 27. 1988. ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 10, 1988 PAGE 2 Public Hearing Shadow Lakes (P.D. 12) (Agenda Item III) Acting Chairman Lee read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Public Hearing - Consider a request by Don. A. Tipton, Inc. for Bass Development Company to amend Exhibit D in Planned Development No. 12 to allow an extension of time for the construction schedule on certain thoroughfares. This is a tract of land situated in the Simon Burns Survey, Abstract No. 255, in Collin County, Texas, and being the same property conveyed to the Trustees of E-Systems, Inc. , Pool Trust by deeds recorded in Volume 1263, Page 891, and Volume 1263, Page 895, of the Deed Records of Collin County, Texas; more particularly described as being south of F.M. 2170 and east of Hillside Drive." Mr. Don Bass, Dallas, Texas, made the presentation to the Commission. The text of his presentation is attached hereto and made a part hereof. He stated that the request is to delay the requirement for construction of the roadways for a period of three years. September 19, 1991, would be the deadline. Mr Bill Petty discussed the proposal and the original construction requirements. If the property develops before the time limit expires, Mr. Bass must begin the roadway construction at that time. Acting Chairman Lee opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak for or against the request, Acting Chairman Lee closed the public hearing. Commissioner Garcia discussed the original zoning on this property and the land uses involved. He noted that there is no change in the land uses. Commissioner Fulk stated he understands the need for the extension, but was concerned with the length of three years. Mr. Bass stated the three years was requested because of the economic conditions at this time. Commissioner Biggs stated that this was an appropriate request. Commissioner Owen stated the request is reasonable. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Biggs and a second by Commissioner Owen, the Commission voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request for amendment to Exhibit "D" of Planned Development No. 12 to extend the time for the construction on certain thoroughfares. ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 10, 1988 PAGE 3 Public Hearing Shadow Lakes (Cont.) Agenda Item III) The following findings were read into the record: 1. No changes were requested in the land use. 2. This is unique development where specific timeframes are connected to offsite construction. 3. Although time frames are placed on the construction of roadways, the area is not going to develop until the market conditions are appropriate. At this time the Commission adjourned to workshop session. Workshop Session Subdivision Subdivision Relations Review (Agenda Item IV) Mr. Petty suggested the workshop sessions that are scheduled for November 16 and November 30, 1988, be postponed because of the fact that staff requires more time to research and prepare the text of the ordinance. The consensus of the Commission was to eliminate the workshops that are scheduled for November 16 and 30, 1988. Mr. Petty presented the Table of Contents and the text of Article 100 for the Commission's review. The following suggestions were made: 1. It was discussed whether Purpose or Title should appear first in the ordinance, and the consensus was that Purpose should appear first to establish the reason for the document before giving it a title. 2. Consideration should be given to further referencing the "Comprehensive Plan." 3. Section 103.03 - the reference to "City Council approval" should be removed. 4. Section 103.07 - the reference to "City Council approval" should be removed. 5. Section 105.01 - the reference to "City Council approval" should be removed. L ALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 10, 1988 PAGE 4 Subdivision Regulations Review (Cont.) (Agenda Item IV) 6. Section 105.01 - text should be added stating that the final plat should be filed with City Staff for filing with the County Clerk. 7. Definition for "easement' in Section 105.08 should be used and 105.21 should be eliminated. 8. Section 105.29 - consideration should be given to the definition of "street width" to clarify what is actually being defined... the pavement or the right- of-way. Possibly add a definition for right-of-way. 9. Consider adding a definition for "VARCS," "TIF." The consensus of the Commission was to accept the proposed text with the modifications delineated above. The next agenda should include the text of Article 200, Flood Plain, and Article 300, Procedures. Adiourn: MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Garcia and a second by Commissioner Biggs, the Commission voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the November 10, 1988 meeting of the Allen Planning & Zoning Commission at 8:50 P.M. These minutes approved this kJ �day of,,. ® ��o 1988. i f (� Wayne1L. Armand, Chairman Charles L. Lee, Secretary John Garcia, Acting Secretary PROPOSAL TO ALLEN P & Z - November 10, 1988 PD 786-3-87 - Shadow Lakes In the early part of 1987 when we proposed and agreed to the obligations and commitments of the zoning ordinance under consideration, we were comfortable with the economy, the market conditions in Allen, and also the reception and interest expressed by the type of users that would be necessary for us to attract in order to move ahead with a construction program on the site. Unfortunately, over the past 12 - 18 months, severe economic conditions have affected almost all types of business and more especially real estate development. Under the existing circumstances, it became obvious to us that it would be impossible to meet the requirements for commencing construction on the various roadway agreements, etc. During this period of time, Esurvival for most real estate developers was about a full time job. We advised the Staff in April that we would be unable to meet the schedule. Conversations with staff members since that time indicated that a revision of the construction schedules would require action by the zoning bodies. Although conditions and circumstances have changed rather dramatically, we believe that these conditions will adjust and improve with the passage of time and overall economic recovery. It remains our opinion that the zoning uses and provisions of the PD are the best possible alternatives for the City, the property and the owners. Therefore, we are requesting an amendment to the PD ordinance to allow for the additional time needed to comply with the development requirements of the ordinance. We ask for your favorable consideration of this matter.