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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 1994 - 04/14 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING APRIL 14, 1994 John Garcia, Chairman Douglas Gallagher, Vice -Chairman Kenneth Fulk, Secretary Harold Biggs Jeffery Kelley Steve Allen Noel Crume (arrived 7:34 p.m.) City Staff Present: Tom Keener, Development Coordinator George Conner, Director of Public Works Sally Leeper, Secretary With a quorum of the Commissioners present, the Allen Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m, by Chairman Garcia at the City Council Chambers, One Butler Circle, Allen, Texas. Approve Minutes March 24. 1994 (Agenda Item In Chairman Garcia read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Approve minutes of March 24, 1994, Regular Meeting.". L�'' MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Gallagher and a second by Commissioner ■ Biggs, the Commission voted 6 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the minutes of March 24, 1994, as presented. I 0 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION April 14, 1994 PAGE 2 Final Plat Williams-Reitinger Addition (Agenda Item III) Chairman Garcia read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Final Plat - Consider final plat of Williams-Reitinger Addition, being a replat of 1.206 acres of land, Lots 1 through 10, Block 20, Old Donation, an addition to the City of Allen, Texas, according to the Map thereof recorded in Volume 6, Page 152 of the Map Records of Collin County, Texas; further described as the entire northeast corner of Allen Drive and McDermott Drive." Mr. Tom Keener presented the replat to the Commission. The City Engineer and Fire Marshal have reviewed the request and staff recommends approval. Commissioner Fulk expressed concern that trees were recently removed from the property. Mr. Keener added that the new Subdivision Ordinance, which requires a clearing and grading permit before development, does not go into effect until May 1, 1994. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Biggs and a second by Commissioner Gallagher, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the final plat of the Williams-Reitinger Addition. Final Plat Shadow Lakes Phase B (Agenda Item IV) Chairman Garcia read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Final Plat - Consider final plat of Shadow Lakes Phase B for Tipton Engineering representing Shadow Lakes Limited Partnership on 31.4657 acres of land situated in the Simon Burns Survey, Abstract No. 92 and the John Davis Survey, Abstract No. 255, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, and being part of a tract of land conveyed to the Trustees of E-Systems, Inc. Pool Trust by deed recorded in Volume 1263, Page 895 of the Deed Records of Collin County, Texas; further described as being located south of Allen Heights Drive and west of the Greengate Addition." Mr. Keener presented the plat to the Commission. The plat is in conformance with the approved preliminary plat, and staff recommends approval. Mr. Richard Hovas, Tipton Engineering, added that this phase continued the construction of the Shadow Lakes Subdivision. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION April 14, 1994 PAGE 3 Final Plat Shadow Lakes Phase B (Cont.) (Agenda Item IV) Commissioner Gallagher questioned the disposition of Lot IA, Block A. Mr. Hovas stated it is not a developable lot and could be dedicated to the City, if desired. The Commission reviewed the preliminary plat and discussed the fact that this design is not in conformance with that preliminary design, which incorporated Lot IA into Lots 1 and 2, Block A. The Commission suggested that the lot lines for Lots 1 and 2 be extended to comply with the preliminary plat design. Chairman Garcia stated that all lots without alleys will have front drives with side or rear entry. Mr. Hovas indicated that the wrought iron fencing begun in Phase A will be continued. He further stated that the area marked "parking area" is intended to be for future parking, and will be dedicated to the City by this plat. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Gallagher and a second by Commissioner Crume, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the final plat with the change to Lot IA, to bring it in conformance with the preliminary plat. and that the area marked "parking area" be dedicated to the City. Final Plat Heritage Park 3A-2 (Agenda Item V) Chairman Garcia read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Final Plat - Consider final plat of Heritage Park 3A-2 for Tipton Engineering representing Lennar Homes of Texas, Inc. on 25.1713 acres of land situated in the R. C. Whisenant Survey Abstract No. 1012, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, and further being part of a 54.1508 -acre tract of land conveyed to Americo Financial, Ltd. by deed recorded in Clerk's File Number 920086710 of the Land Records of Collin County, Texas; further described as being located south of Mark Twain Drive and east of Aylesbury Drive." Mr. Keener stated that the plat is in conformance with the approved preliminary plat and staff recommends approval. He added that Ramsey Circle should changed to Ramsey Court. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Crume and a second by Commissioner Biggs, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the final plat for Heritage Park 3A-2, with the change of street name from Ramsey Circle to Ramsey Court. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION April 14, 1994 PAGE 4 Preliminary Plat Twin Creeks Park & Amenities (Agenda Item VD Chairman Garcia read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Preliminary Plat - Consider preliminary plat of Twin Creeks Park and Amenities Area for Carter & Burgess, Inc. representing Arvida Twin Creeks Partners, L.P., on 31.170 and 1.72 acres of land situated in the Alfred Slack Survey, Abstract Number 854, the Joab Butler Survey, Abstract No. 47, in the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located north of McDermott Drive in the Twin Creeks Subdivision." Mr. Keener stated that the Engineering Department and the Fire Marshal have approved the plat, and staff recommends approval. Chairman Garcia distributed copies of the approved site plan for this park & amenities site. Commissioner Crume questioned the proposed reclamation of the floodplain. Mr. Brett Johnston, Arvida, stated that a portion of the proposed ballfields will be reclaimed floodplain. It will be raised approximately hfs to 3 feet. Mr. Johnston stated that there is no vegetation in Tract A to be reclaimed. In the southern portion to be reclaimed, there is mostly small bushes with a few trees (approximately 20). He added that the existing sewer line, completed in 1985, in this area has thinned out many of the trees. The larger trees are to the west of this area. Mr. George Conner stated that 16 to 17 trees might 34" in diameter, and 3 or 4 are over 6". Commissioner Gallagher questioned the size of the trees being planted on Twin Creek Drive. Mr. Johnston stated that they are planting 263 trees, 11h to 3". Mr. Conner stated that approximately 3 acres are being reclaimed in Lot 4. Lot 5 includes a lake to be maintained by the homeowner's association. The parkland will be dedicated to the City when it is completed. Mr. Conner stated that the zoning indicates this 11 acres to be a part of the total 52.8 acres to be dedicated through the entire development. Discussion was held regarding the land to be dedicated that is not floodplain. There are 80 acres of greenbelt to be dedicated and approximately 53 nonfloodpltin acres to be dedicated. Chairman Garcia stated that the City Council minutes of May 6, 1993, indicate that a minimum of 53 acres must be nonfloodplain, and Mr. Johnston added that his expectation is that this 11 acres would be credited toward the 53 -acre requirement. I PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION fa April 14, 1994 PAGE 5 Preliminary Plat Twin Creeks Park & Amenities (Cont.) (Agenda Item Vl Commissioner Gallagher added that it appears the City has chosen n2I to have the remainder of the tract reclaimed because it would mean a major loss of trees. Discussion was held as to the fact that input is needed from the City Council and Parks Director regarding the question of whether or not credit for high and dry land (53 acres total) should be given to the reclaimed floodplain, any floodplain, and whether reclamation should be allowed at all. Commissioner Crume suggested that the developer needs to be aware that the zoning requirements must be met in the final development. Chairman Garcia further discussed the fact that City ordinances and policies discourage development of the floodplain; and also states that tree stands in the floodplain should be pre- served. Commissioner Kelley suggested that staff should determine whether credit should be given ■ toward the 52.8 acres of nonfloodplain to be used for ball diamonds to the west of the i( reclaimed floodplain area. Mr. Johnston stated that they are requesting the entire 11 acres be credited as parkland. Chairman Garcia suggested that this question be sent to the City Council for clarification Commissioner Fulk suggested that the request be tabled until input is received from the City Council regarding credit of the 11 acres, and all future parkland. Chairman Garcia recognized Ms. Susan Redmon, 556 Fisher, who expressed concern regarding reclamation of the floodplain. Chairman Garcia recognized Mr. Roland Green, 826 Charter Oak, who requested clarifica- tion be requested from the City Council regarding the reclaimed land, and whether credit is to be given. Chairman Garcia added that the City has not ever counted reclaimed floodplain as nonfloodplain park dedication. 0 I I I PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION April 14, 1994 PAGE 6 Preliminary Plat TwM Creeks Park & Amenities (Cont.) (Agenda Item VI) MOTION: Commissioner Kelley made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Allen, to approve the preliminary plat as submitted with the stipulation that there is an understanding that before any subsequent plats are submitted the issue of park dedication will be resolved. Discussion: Commissioner Fulk stated that the exact acreage of floodplain and nonfloodplain in each tract should be delineated on the plat. Mr. Keener agreed that this should be done. Commissioner Kelley amended his motion, and Commissioner Allen his second, to include the requirement that the floodplain and nonfloodplain acreages be delineated on Lots 2 and 4. The Commission voted 4 FOR and 3 OPPOSED and the preliminary plat was approved with the above stipulation. Commissioners Gallagher, Fulk and Garcia voted against the motion. Final Plat Twin Creeks Park & Amenities (Agenda Item VII) Chairman Garcia read the agenda item into the record as follows "Final Plat - Consider final plat of Twin Creeks Park and Amenities Area for Carter & Burgess, Inc. representing Arvida Twin Creeks Partners, L.P., on 31.170 and 1.72 acres of land situated in the Alfred Slack Survey, Abstract Number 854, the Joab Butler Survey, Abstract No. 47, in the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, also being a portion of that certain tract of land conveyed to Briar Ridge Investments, Inc. by deed from Resolution Trust Corporation executed July 14, 1992, further described as being located north of McDermott Drive in the Twin Creeks Subdivision." Mr. Keener stated that the final plat should be brought into conformance with the preliminary plat. The preceding item indicated that the acreages of floodplain and nonfloodplain should be delineated on the plat. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Kelley and a second by Commissioner Allen, the Commission voted 5 FOR and 2 OPPOSED to approve the final plat for Twin Creeks Park & Amenities. Commissioners Garcia and Fulk voted against the motion. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION April 14, 1994 PAGE 7 WIT, Chairman Garcia read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Discussion of LandscapeJTree Preservation Ordinance." Copies of landscape ordinances of other cities are provided the Commissioners and it was the consensus of the Commission to consider this agenda item at the next meeting. The Commission reached a consensus that the City Council should be requested to provide clarification regarding credit being given for dedication of parkland, whether it be allowed to be in the floodplain or reclaimed floodplain. In addition, they requested that the Council consider the question of allowing floodplain to be reclaimed throughout the entire city. Mr. Keener advised the Commission that the next agenda will include a zoning request for Shadow Ickes Phase 2, east of Mustang Branch. MOTION:Upon a motion by Commissioner Biggs and a second by Commissioner Crume, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the April 14, 1994, meeting at 10:00 p.m. The minutes approved this 28th day of April, 1994. i Joh arcia, Chairman 4 K th�'idk, Secretary �1: >0kf/GS C—r j/Aj Ael, i'lC¢ - C I