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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 1995 - 05/11 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING May 11, 1995 Commission Members Present: Kenneth Fulk, Chairman Noel Crume, Vice -Chairman Harold Biggs Ross Obermeyer Bruce Heller Susan Bartlemay u u . u[iSLF1.1 City Staff Present: Bill Petty, Director of Community Development Tom Keener, Development Coordinator George Conner, Director of Public Works Sally Leeper, Administrative Assistant With a quorum of the Commissioners present, the Allen Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Folk at the City Council Chambers, One Butler Circle, Allen, Texas. Approve Minutes April 20. 1995 Workshop (Aeenda Item II) Chairman Fulk read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Approve minutes of April 20, 1995, Workshop Meeting." MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Crume and a second by Commissioner Biggs, the Commission voted 6 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the minutes of April 20, 1995. A I 0 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MAY 11. 1995 PAGE 2 Approve Minutes April 27. 1995 (Aeenda Item IH) Chairman Fulk read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Approve minutes of April 27, 1995 Regular Meeting." MOTION- Upon a motion by Commissioner Crume and a second by Commissioner Heller, the Commission voted 6 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the minutes of April 27, 1995, as presented. Approve Minutes May 4. 1995 (Agenda Item IV) Chairman Fulk read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Approve minutes of May 4, 1995, Workshop Meeting." MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Crume and a second by Commissioner Biggs, the Commission voted 6 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the minutes of May 4, 1995, as presented. Public Hearing Sumeer (Multi -family) (Agenda Item V) Chairman Fulk read the agenda item into the record as follows "Public Hearing - Hold a public hearing on a request by Sumeer, Inc. To consider Multi -family 2 (MF2) zoning concomitant with annexation on 5.092 acres in Tract 17 of Abstract No. 491 and 5.087 acres in Tract 18 of Abstract No. 491, currently in the City of Plano, Collin County, Texas." Mr. Tom Keener presented the request to the Commission. The request for disannexation has not been ratified by the City of Plano. Therefore, staff recommends that the Commission hold the scheduled public hearing, but not take action on the request at this time. He advised that the property is currently zoned MF2 in the City of Plano. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ■=1 MAY 11, 1995 PAGE 3 Public Hearing Sumeer (Multi -family) (Cont.) (Agenda Item V) Chairman Fulk opened the public hearing. Mr. Tony Shaw, Sumeer Inc. 2404 Texas Drive, Irving, TX 75062, spoke in favor of the request. He stated that his company is the owner of the property They have no immediate intended use for the property He understands it is the intent of the City of Plano to disannex this property into Allen, and the intent of the City of Allen is to annex this property at that time. The property is indicated on the City of Allen's Comprehensive Plan as multi -family Mr. Dennis Kope, 720 Country Club Road, Fairview, spoke as the owner of the property just west of this property He provided an aerial photograph of the property, and expressed concern regarding the drainage. He discussed a problem caused by the draining of the existing pond. Ms. Lynn McGee, 1618 Collin Drive, discussed the possibility of a spring that runs from the [" proposed property through her property, and drainage problems. i Mr. Don Smith, 21 Crockett Ct., questioned any plans for removal of the trees to the western edge of Collin Square. He questioned the need for disannexation from the City of Plano. He also questioned whether S.H. 5 will be widened, and whether there would be a traffic light installed at Chaparral and S.H. 5. Chairman Fulk indicated that the vicinity map presented by the proponent is not accurate in that it indicates that there is some distance between this proposal and Collin Square. He also indicated that the request is for zoning for multi-faanly and that platting and engineering issues would be considered through a different process. Mary Lou Archeletto, 1625 Collin Drive, expressed concern that the greenbelt area on Collin Drive might be destroyed. She expressed concern regarding traffic. Jessie Meyers, 544 Bethany, #124, objected to traffic that would be caused by the development of apartments. Mr. Dennis Kope spoke again and expressed concern that development has already begun on the property, and it should be stopped. Mr David Kennedy, 1617 Collin Drive, stated that if multi -family is built on this property, t" then traffic will increase and crime will increase in their neighborhood. Also, that property Lvalues will decrease. He stated he is opposed to multi -family zoning on the property He stated it should be zoned single family I PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MAY 11, 1995 PAGE 4 Public Hearing Sumeer (Multi -family) (Cont.) (Agenda Item V) Ms. Sherry Whiteside, 1614 Collin Drive, questioned the process of disannexation from Plano and annexation into Allen. She discussed the drainage problems on the proposed property and was opposed to multi -family construction. Mr. Don Smith, 21 Crockett Ct., stated that he would be in favor of single family instead of multi -family With no further persons wishing to speak for or against the proposal, Chairman Fulk closed the public hearing. Chairman Folk indicated that the Commission cannot legally take action on the request because it is still in the City of Plano. The Commission has the option to table the request for 90 days. Mr. Bill Petty stated that the Commission has the option to table the request or take no action at all. He recommended that the request be tabled so that it would appear on each agenda and would be available for action. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Crume and a second by Commissioner Bartlemay, the Commission voted 6 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to table the request by Sumeer Inc. Site Plan Ferris and McDermott (Agenda Item VI) Chairman Folk read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Site Plan - Consider site plan approval on a structure located in the Central Business District at the northwest corner of Ferris Drive and McDermott Drive for Mr Mike Williams." Mr Petty presented the request to the Commission. This site plan is being forwarded to the Commission by staff as provided for in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The property is east and adjacent to the Burger King (old water tower site). He discussed the fact the only consideration staff has is the parking along Ferris and Belmont. There is a question whether Ferris or Belmont will ever be widened. The City requested that an analysis be performed by the City's traffic engineer. The engineer stated that Ferris is needed at this time; however, it is anticipated that in the future as development occurs this will not be the case. It is possible that Century Parkway will be continued as Bonham north of McDermott. This will be decided �+ PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MAY 11, 1995 PAGE 5 at a future time. The property under consideration is a very small tract, and if all the parking and development is contained within the property, it would restrict that property to an undevelopable site. The proposal includes parking within the limits of the property, but utilizing Ferris and Belmont for maneuvering space. Staff is considering Ferris as a temporary street. Belmont will need to he widened at some future time. Staff has advised the proponent that he will have the responsibility at platting to dedicate the necessary right-of-way for this widening. The proponent is asking to provide off-street parking, utilizing Ferris for maneuver- ing space. The City's traffic consultant has advised that this would be appropriate. The proponent is also requesting, on a temporary basis, to use Belmont for maneuvering space. These parking spaces could be eliminated and the parking requirements still be satisfied; the proponent is requesting to use these spaces until widening of Belmont is necessary Mr. Petty asked the Commission to consider these two issues. He advised that staff is under the opinion that the proposal would be a good use of the property. Mr. John Friebele, Traffic Consultant, has advised that this proposal does not present a problem, but should not be considered a precedent. The Commission expressed concern because the McDermott traffic in the early morning hours uses Ferris as a cut -through to miss the traffic at the intersection of Federal and McDermott. Commissioner Heller questioned the process by which Ferris would be removed from the traffic system. Mr. Petty stated that the land would be abandoned by the City and divided equally between the adjacent property owners. This would be done either through establishing a fair market value on the property Commissioner Obermeyer considered the fact that this street will probably not be closed in the near future, and the early morning traffic is heavy Mr Petty stated that either development needs to be allowed as proposed, or the street needs to be widened through dedication of right-of-way from both property owners (both to the east and to the west). Commissioner Bartlemay questioned the timing of when Bonham might extended to the north. Mr. Petty stated he thought it would not be extended until development occurs in the CBD that would justify it. She added that the office use would dictate that the traffic for the develop- ment would not occur until later in the morning. Commissioner Crume agreed with Commissioner Bartlemay. He stated that Ferris is used heavily between 7 and 8 a.m. and office uses would not be a traffic problem at that time. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Cmme and a second by Commissioner Biggs to approve the request by Mr. Williams. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MAY 11, 1995 PAGE 6 Discussion: Commissioner Biggs stated that from 7 to 8 a.m. the traffic is a problem, but the office use would not hinder traffic. Commissioner Obermeyer indicated that it should be noted that this proposal should not be considered as setting a precedent for normal parking procedures. Chairman Folk questioned the number of required parking spaces. He questioned whether there is a consideration of a common access easement with Burger King, and Mr Petty stated that he has recommended that the proponent pursue this option. Chairman Fulk questioned whether the fire marshal has reviewed this plan under the present conditions and under conditions with Ferris abandoned. Mr Petty advised that the fire marshal has reviewed the plan under both scenarios and approved it. Chairman Folk questioned whether consideration had been given to a 2 -story building. Mr. Williams indicated that this would not be economi- cally feasible with such a small footprint. Chairman Falk expressed further concern regarding the traffic that uses Ferris as a cut -through in the morning Mr. Williams commented that he understands the concern regarding the traffic. His request is predicated upon the narrow width of the roads. He is not requesting on -street parking, but only to utilize the right-of-way for maneuvering space. Commissioner Heller added that he does not see the design as an ideal situation and would like to prevent this situation in the future. The Commission voted 3 FOR and 3 OPPOSED to the motion to approve the request, with Commissioners Crume, Bartlemay, and Biggs, voting for the request, and Commissioner Falk, Heller, and Obermeyer voting against. MOTION Upon a motion by Commissioner Crume and a second by Commissioner Bartlemay, the Commission 6 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to table the request. L PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MAY 11, 1995 PAGE 7 i Replat Southwest Staples (Agenda Item VIII Chairman Palk read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Correction of Error Replat - Consider Correction of Error Replat of the Allen Business Centre Replat of Tracts F and G (Southwest Staples), City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located at 17, 19 and 21 Prestige Circle " Mr. Keener presented the request to the Commission. The purpose of this submission is to redraw the fire lane on the Southwest Staple property (Tract F). The new configuration has been accepted by the Fire Marshal. Staff recommends approval. MOTION Upon a motion by Commissioner Biggs and a second by Commissioner B- artlemay, the Commission voted 6 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the replat for Southwest Staples. I PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MAY 11, 1995 Chairman Fulk read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Review of Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance." PAGE 8 Commissioner Crume indicated that the Landscape subcommittee has completed their draft and will be provided it to the Commissioner by mail. Commissioner Heller indicated that the site plan subcommittee will present their results at the next meeting. The Administration and Enforcement sections were assigned to a subcommittee consisting of Susan Bartlemay and Harold Biggs. The charts and the recommendations of the Building Official will be reviewed by a subcommittee consisting of Commissioners Heller, Kelley, and Fulk. Land uses will be reviewed by a subcommittee consisting of Commissioners Crume and Obermeyer. A workshop meeting was scheduled for next Thursday at the Library conference room. The following items were considered: (°�i 1. The Garden Home (GH) District should be renamed R-6. The cumulative text should L be added allowing any use permitted in R-5. A new district should be established named R-7 with the following area regulations: Lot size: 5000 sq. ft. Dwelling size: 1000 sq. ft. Front Yard: 20 ft. Side Yard: 5' or 1' and 9' Side Yard Adjacent to Side Street: 15' Rear Yard: 10' Lot Width: 45' Depth: 90' 2-F Duplex District - Change to read "medium" density Change lot size to 8,000 sq. ft. and have Engineering consider the proper density, with lot width and depth. TH District - OK except additional units in a contiguous row could be allowed with certain architectural design. Open space required for each 6 units at 4000 sq ft. 5 MFI, MF2, and MF3 should be re -ordered to conform with densities, 12, 18, and 24 Add text from PD No. 54 for allowance in increase in density with architectural improvements. Add open space requirement of 50% to remain in natural state, with a A PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MAY 11, 1995 PAGE 9 total requirement to be 650 sq. ft. per unit. If necessary, reduce density from 24 to 22 to allow for necessary open space. MOTION Upon a motion by Commissioner Crume and a second by Commissioner Biggs, the Commission voted 0 FOR and 6 OPPOSED to adjourn the May 11, 1995, meeting. The motion died. Mr. Keener provided information regarding a Planning seminar and Commissioners 0- bermeyer, Crume, Bartlemay, and Biggs indicating definite interest in attending. Commis- sioners Folk and Heller would check their schedules, and staff will contact Commissioner Kelley MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Crume and a second by Commissioner Heller, the Commission voted 6 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the May 11, 1995, meeting at 10:15 p.m. These minutes approved this ";9 day of 1995 en Fulk, Chairman Secretary