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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 1994 - 06/09 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 9, 1994 ATTENDANCE: Commission Members Present: John Garcia, Chairman Douglas Gallagher, Vice -Chairman Kenneth Fulk, Secretary Harold Biggs Jeffery Kelley Steve Allen Noel Crume Commission Members Absent: City Staff Present: Tom Keener, Development Coordinator Sally Leeper, Secretary CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A OUORUM: 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 May 26. 1994 (Agenda Item Ill Chairman Garcia read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Approve minutes of May 26, 1994, Regular Meeting." MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Fulk and a second by Commissioner Kelley, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the minutes of May 26, 1994, as presented. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION June 9, 1994 PAGE 2 Amended Final Plat Watters Crossine II (Agenda Item III) Chairman Garcia read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Amended Final Plat - Consider amended final plat for Bon Terre -B for Watters Crossing II, being 71.2977 acres of land located in the Michael See Survey, Abstract No. 543, and the David Nix Survey, Abstract No. 558, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located south of McDermott Drive and east of C.R. 141, west of Watters Crossing Phase I." Mr. Joel Robuck, Bon Terre Residential, 3816 Bryn Mawr, Dallas, TX 752225, advised the Commission that they are proposing to add a second swimming pool to be located in Watters Crossing Phase II. This request represents an amendment to the previously approved final plat which included 228 lots. The plat is being reduced by 1 lot to 227 lots to provide space to construct this pool. Mr. Robuck presented a preliminary site plan for the pool. The pool lot will be buffered from the adjoining homes by a wooden fence, and wrought iron fencing will be used along ! the streets. Mr. Robuck added that the three builders in the area are in agreement with the it plan. He added that they will not be selling the lot to the east until the pool is under construction. The three builders in the development have indicated agreement to the proposal for the pool. Mr. Robuck indicated that there is no parking defined, and it is the intention that alternative transportation such as walking and bicycles, be utilized to access the facility. They are attempting to discourage the use of cars. Commissioner Folk suggested using the additional private common open space to the south be provide parking, if necessary Commissioner Crume suggested a circular drive be located to the north on Newport Drive. The Commission considered the question of whether the pool was allowed through the adopted zoning on this property. It was confirmed that the use was discussed in the original planned development zoning; however, the site was not specific. The pool closes at 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 12 midnight on Friday and Saturday. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Gallagher and a second by Commissioner Allen, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the amended final plat for Watters Crossing Phase II. I I L1 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION June 9, 1994 PAGE 3 Replat LDS Church Addition (Agenda Item IV) Chairman Garcia read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Replat - Consider replat of LDS Church Addition, being Lot 1 and 2, Block 1, situated in the J. A. Taylor Survey, Abstract No. 908 in the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, recorded in Cabinet C, Page 402, Plat Records of Collin County; further described as being located at 1404 E. Main Street." Mr Tom Keener presented the replat to the Commission. The purpose is to increase the space for parking at the church facility. Chairman Garcia questioned whether the appropriate right-of-way is dedicated for Main Street and Mr. Keener advised yes. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Crume and a second by Commissioner Biggs, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the replat for the LDS Church Addition. Temporary Amendment to Site Plan LDS Church Addition (Agenda Item V) Chairman Garcia read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Site Plan - Consider a temporary amendment to site plan to allow a portable building during construction for the LDS Church Addition, being Lot 1 and 2, Block 1, situated in the J A. Taylor Survey, Abstract No. 908 in the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, recorded in Cabinet C, Page 402, Plat Records of Collin County; further described as being located at 1404 E. Main Street." Mr. Keener presented the request to the Commission. A temporary building is being requested for approximately 1 year during the construction of minor changes to their facility. He added that the request is similar to that approved for other churches in Allen during the past few years. Mr. Don Vandiver, architect representing the LDS Church, added that the building is temporary and metal. It is a mobile trailer, and will contain two classrooms. The trailer will occupy four of the existing parking spaces. This location was chosen because of the availability of power PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION June 9, 1994 PAGE 4 Chairman Garcia questioned whether the parking requirements are still being met, and the answer was yes. Commissioner Kelley reviewed the Federal requirements for handicapped spaces and recommended that Mr. Vandiver follow these in his restriping of the handicapped spaces. Commissioner Crume questioned whether existing trees and shrubs are being removed. Mr. Vandiver indicated that come crepe myrtles and youpons will be removed in the new parking area, and some will be replaced. Chairman Garcia questioned the location because it will be visible from Main Street, and Mr. Vandiver indicated that the problem was access to power. A different location would require overhead temporary electric lines. The question was discussed whether a public hearing should have been held and Mr. Keener advised that because of the temporary nature of the request, staff is recommending that a public hearing not be required; however, a time limit could be placed on the building. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Allen and seconded by Commissioner 11 Biggs to grant the request for temporary amendment to the site plan. Discussion was held regarding the need to place a 12 -month time limit on the request. Commissioner Allen amended the motion and Commissioner Biggs amended his second to the motion, to include a 12 -month time limit on the request. The Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request with a 12 -month time limit. CONSIDERATION OF LANDSCAPE/TREE ORDINANCES (Aeenda Item VI) Mr. Keener advised that Ms. Smoria Montanari was in the audience and available for comments. She had presented the Commission with written comments. Mr. Brett Johnson, Arvida, and Mr Joel Robuck, Bon Terre, were also present and available for comments. Mr. Johnston requested that the Commission be very careful in their consideration of the tree preservation ordinance. He indicated he is in favor of the adoption of an ordinance, but recommended that considerable thought be given to enforcement and the impact on future development. The following items were discussed and/or decided: �^ PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION June 9, 1994 PAGE 5 1. It was suggested that requiring permission in order to remove a damaged tree could be a safety issue. 2. It is necessary to define "developed site." 3. All references to Director of Planning, etc., should be changed to Director of Com- munity Development to be consistent with the Subdivision Ordinance. 4. Question was raised as to who would have the expertise to know if a tree is safe. 5. Cost to the developer should be considered and clarification of the process a developer will need to follow needs to be established. 6. Text referring to "any" tree should be defined as being those trees that are on the tree list. 7. "Developed sites" might be referred to by those sites having been issued a Certificate of Occupancy. i . 8. i' Consensus was reached to remove approval process for damaged trees. 9. Discussion was held regarding intent of the ordinance; is it to protect the property during clearing and grading, or during construction of the homes after development. 10. Question considered whether developed site means developed to the point of streets, water, sewer, and alleys, and the structure has not commenced. It was suggested that the trees might be delineated on the preliminary plat. Not all commissioners were in agreement with this, especially in regard to commercial property. 11. Discussion of the need to include the footprint of homes on the preliminary plat. 12. Discussion was held regarding giving the developer credit for trees to be planted by the builder on individual lots and consensus was that credit should be given. 13. Consensus was reached that at the time of preliminary plat, the tree survey should show all trees that will be lost within the development, including proposed house footprints. 14. The trees that need to be replaced should include those removed for streets, alleys, and infrastructure as well as on individual homesites. This estimate should be made at the time of platting, and not considered again during construction of the homes. L PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION June 9, 1994 11 PAGE 6 15. The tree survey shall be completed within the most recent 2 years prior to submittal of a preliminary plat or commercial building permit. 16. Discussion was held regarding a tree survey and how precise it needs to be. 17. Ms. Montanari suggested that Mr Tom Sawyers, a landscape architect, is willing to present information to the Commission without charging a fee to the City. 18. It was suggested that easements might be excluded from the survey area. 19. Ms. Montanari suggested that special consideration should be given to hardwoods. 20. Consensus was reached to preserve 100% of a specified list of hardwoods and limited number of other trees and 80% of the remainder. 21. Minimum size allowed for replacement should be considered species by species. (Example, 1" might be appropriate for crepe myrtles, but 2" or 3" or oaks. Mr. Johnston added that he is in favor of a tree preservation ordinance. Ms. Montanari requested that the Commission solicit input from other cities and from landscape architects. The Commission suggested that workshop be scheduled and Chairman Garcia indicated he would contact Mr. Tom Sawyers and invite him to speak. OTHER BUSINESS The Commission indicated that casual dress would be appropriate for the remainder of the summer. Mr Keener advised that a 300 -acre zoning request will be on the next agenda. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION June 9, 1994 ADJOURN: PAGE 7 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. These i ores approved this, 3 day of �, 1994. John cia, airman Kenneth Fulk, Secretary L I