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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 1992 - 08/13 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 13, 1992 Commission Members Present: John Garcia, Chairman Harold Biggs, Vice -Chairman Kenneth Fulk, Secretary Douglas Gallagher Jeffery Kelley Steve Allen Noel Crume Commission Members Absent: None City Staff Present: Bill Petty, Director of Community Development Tom Keener, Development Coordinator Sally Leeper, Secretary CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM: With a quorum of the Commissioners present, the Allen Planning & Zoning Com- mission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Garcia at the Allen Municipal Annex, City Council Chambers, One Butler Circle, Allen, Texas. Approve Minutes July 23, 1992 (Agenda Item II) Chairman Garcia read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Approve minutes of July 23, 1992, Regular Meeting." MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Gallagher and a second by Commis- sioner Crume, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to ap- prove the minutes of July 23, 1992, as presented. PLANNING & ZONING CONN[ISSION AUGUST 13, 1992 PAGE 2 Public Hearing The Attic (Agenda Item III) Chairman Garcia read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Public Hearing - Consider request by Walter L. Anderson representing Stanley L. Crossman for a site plan with Specific Use Permit for the expan- sion of 2.008 acres to the existing 1.722 -acre mini warehouse development, for a total of 3.73 acres located at 108 E. Coats in the Central Business District. The property is described as approximately 2.008± acres situated in the James L. Read Survey, Abstract No. 758, Collin County, Texas, and being part of Block H of Old Donation, City of Allen, as described in Volume 1944, Page 117 of the Deed Records of Collin County; further described as being located west of Cedar, east of Ash, and south of the existing development at 108 E. Coats." Mr. Tom Keener presented the request to the Commission. The owner of the existing Attic Storage is requesting an extension to their Specific Use Permit for expansion of this complex. The site plan and landscape plans have been reviewed and approved by City staff, including the Fire Marshall and City Engineer. Mr. Keener reviewed the abandonment action taken 5 years ago on Boyd Street. The entrance to this facility will remain on Coats. There will be approximately an additional 275 units to the existing 342 units. Mr. Bill Petty discussed the fact that there is a real need for additional storage units in town. This facility maintains a waiting list. He discussed the proposed facade for the southern end of this building in the cul-de-sac area. The proper- ties to the south are expected to develop with frontage to either or both Main and Birch. The cul-de-sac area will be constructed with brick. Chairmen Garcia opened the public hearing. Mr. Don Rodenbaugh, 609 Bush, Allen, Texas, spoke in favor of the request. With no else wishing to speak for or against the request, Chairman Garcia closed the public hearing. The Commission discussed issues regarding security, fire department access, and the possible need for additional exits in case of fire. The fire department has access to all exterior gates. Mr. Petty advised that all engineering issues such as drainage, etc., will be considered at the time of platting. Mr. Anderson advised the Commission that the Birch Street cul-de-sac will be constructed with Phase 2 of the project. The landscape plan was discussed and the need for strict compliance to this design was emphasized to the proponent. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AUGUST 13, 1992 PAGE 3 Public Hearing The Attic (Cont.) (Agenda Item III) The proponent stated that they plan to begin phase 1 in January of 1993 and phase 2 by the end of 1993. The issue of security lighting was discussed, and Mr. Anderson stated that the security fixtures will not illuminate the neighbors, but only the facility. The proponent's landscape architect discussed the landscape plan. He empha- sized the need for a plan that can easily be maintained. He added that all land- scaping will be irrigated. The consensus of the Commission was that this use is compatible to the existing use. City staff advised that all traffic requirements are satisfied. Discussion was held regarding the possible need to place a time limit on construc- tion of the Birch Street cul-de-sac. It was decided that this would not be an appropriate requirement. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Kelley and a second by Commissioner Gallagher, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to recommend approval of the request for site plan approval and Specific Use Permit for The Attic Storage facility. FINDINGS: 1. The use is compatible the surrounding uses. 2. The request has received the fire Marshal's approval. 3. The additional units are appropriate in this area. 4. The proposal appears to be aesthetically pleasing. 5. The request meets landscaping requirements. A PLANNING & ZONING CONIUSSION AUGUST 13, 1992 PAGE 4 New and Unlisted Use Senior Citizen Day Care (Agenda Item IV) Chairman Garcia read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Consider New and Unlisted Use of "Senior Citizen Day Care." Mr. Keener discussed the concept of New and Unlisted uses. He stated that the Commission should be prepared to recommend criteria for a definition as well as discuss the districts where the use would be allowed. The home occupation section of the Zoning Ordinance should also be considered. Mr. Keener stated that the State of Texas would license such afacility; however, City zoning would take precedence over a State license. The facility would not be supervised by the City's health inspector as he does day care for children. Chairman Garcia questioned whether this facility would be closer in nature to a day care for children or a nursing home. He discussed traffic generation; possibly by a visiting nurse, church groups, kindergarten groups, etc. He further suggested that a residential neighborhood might not be an appropriate district for this use. Commissioner Gallagher suggested that the use is similar in nature to day care for children; however, the issue of traffic generation should be recognized. Discussion was held regarding ill patients and their need for care. Mr. Petty discussed the question of whether the suggested use is in fact a new and unlisted use, or whether it could be covered under an existing use as defined in the Zoning Ordinance. He discussed the home occupation section which defines certain types of uses as illegal. He stated that his research has determined that this type use would be classified as a nursing home by the State of Texas, and suggested that the use could possibly be considered under the existing category of nursing home in the Zoning Ordinance. It is possible that the definition of nursing home should be amended to include the term "senior citizen day care." Discussion followed regarding the question of whether a day care for seniors would he the same as a 24-hour health care facility. The Commission discussed the need for this type of care. The Commission further discussed the use as it would relate to the "Boarding House" definition. The consensus of the Commission was to appoint a subcommittee to further study the question. The following persons were appointed to serve on this subcommit- tee: Harold Biggs, Chairman; Steve Allen; Jeffery Kelley. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Crume and a second by Commissioner Fulk, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to table the request for New and Unlisted Use for Senior Citizen Day Care. PLANNING ✓E ZONING CONMUSSION AUGUST 13, 1992 PAGE 5 New and Unlisted Use Bed and Breakfast (Agenda Item V) Chairman Garcia read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Consider New and Unlisted Use of "Bed and Breakfast Facility." Mr. Keener discussed the question of whether this is indeed a new use or whether it should be considered as Boarding House or Rooming House. Discussion was held regarding the fact that a boarding house or rooming house should possibly be allowed in other districts than currently allowed. This would require an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. The consensus of the Commission was to consider allowing this use in the Central Business District, and to refer this issue to the same subcommittee as established in the above Agenda Item IV. Mrs. Sandra Moder, proponent of the request, spoke before the Commission regarding her request. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Gallagher and a second by Commissioner Crume, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to table the request for New and Unlisted Use for Bed and Breakfast. Other Business: Mr. Keener discussed the work that has been completed on the Subdivision Ordinance review. He encouraged the Commissioners to review the work that was completed and be prepared to continue the review at the next meeting. He stated that the storm water drainage requirements will affect the ordinance. The Commission questioned whether staff had considered the question of street names. Mr. Keener stated that he was researching this issue. The Commission questioned staff regarding the J. A. Gooch property and Mr. Keener advised that he has spoken with Mr. Dunham this week and was advised that he preferred to place a wooden fence around the property rather than the living screen that the Commission required because of poor soil conditions. He added that he would continue to pursue this issue. Adjourn: MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Crume and a second by Commissioner Fulk, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the August 13, 1992 meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission at 9:45 p.m. u LThese minutes approved thisr� / day of L.Gti 1992. Jo 7 Garcm, Chairman Kenneth FuLk, Secretary