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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 1996 - 02/08 - RegularLALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING February S, 1996 Commission Members present: Kenneth Fulk, Chairman Noel Crume, Vice -Chairman Harold Biggs Ross Obermeyer Bruce Heller Susan Bartlemay Commission Members Absent: Jeffery Kelley City Staff Pr n : 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 Chairman Fulk read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Approve minutes of January 25, 1996, Regular Meeting." MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Obermeyer and a second by Commissioner Cmme, to approve the minutes of January 25, 1996. Mr. Tom Keener requested minor word changes on pages 4, 10, and 13 The Commission voted 6 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the minutes February 8, 1996, including the minor corrections requested by Mr. Keener. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 8, 1996 PAGE 2 Process for Workshop Session February 29. 1996 (Agenda Item 11I) Chairman Fulk read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Discussion of Process for Joint Workshop Session with City Council Set for February 29, 1996, to Review Proposed Revisions to Zoning Ordinance." Mr. Bill Petry advised the Commission that the City Council has agreed to a workshop meeting with the Commission on February 29, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. The location is not determined at this time. There is a time limit set for the meeting of 3 hours, and it is anticipated that the meeting will be recessed to a specific time, place, and date. Councilman Kerr was in attendance in order to be prepared to advise the Council of the direction of the Commission. The Council has requested that a format be established for the workshop. An actual recom- mendation has not been made at this time, since it is required that a recommendation be made after a public hearing is heard, and the public hearing is not scheduled until after the planned joint workshop with City Council. The Commission members indicated that they feel, in general, that there was consensus of agreement on the document that has been forwarded to the Council. It was suggested that possibly each Councilmember could prepare a list of their specific concerns for discussion at the workshop. This would be consistent with the process used for review of the recently revised Subdivision Ordinance. Mr. Petty stated that Mayor Farmer has requested a specific format be established which identifies the major changes in the document; i.e., districts, landscaping, lighting, etc. Commissioner Obermeyer suggested that Chairman Fink's cover letter clearly highlighted the major issues. He indicated that it was critical that everyone involved read the entire document. Chairman Fulk suggested that the specific major changes to the document could be listed as agenda items; however, it should be made clear that there are many minor items being changed. The Commissioners stated that this document represents a consensus of the members, and they are prepared to discuss the document with the Council. I PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION a FEBRUARY 8, 1996 PAGE 3 Commissioner Barltemay indicated that she felt the Commission would like to discuss the issues of site plans approved in planned developments with the City Council, because of the difference of opinion with staff. She added, however, that the Commission had reached consensus on this issue. Commissioner Crume stated that he felt the Commission had allowed staff flexibility in order to save some of the workload on the Commission. He feels that the document has been sent forward with consensus. Councilman Ken stated that he will advise the Council that the document represents a consensus of the Commission. He added that he understands there are issues that they are willing to discuss with the Council. He suggested that the document be sent with the understanding that this is a consensus of the Commission; understanding that the Council can change it if they wish. He suggested that it not be sent forward as a working document. It is his understanding that the Commission is expecting to educate the Council on the major changes. Commissioner Heller requested that a letter be sent to the Council from the Commission stating the above opinions. ■' MOTION Upon a motion by Commissioner Heller and a second by Commissioner Ober- il meyer the Commission voted 6 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to request Chairman Falk to work with staff and Councilman Kerr to format an agenda, including opening remarks by Chairman Fulk to identify the major items as previously addressed in his letter, followed by a logical progression through the ordinance, to be accompanied by a letter from the Commission clarifying that this document represents a consensus by the Commission. Mr Keener advised that there will be public hearings on the next agenda; one for an auto glass firm at Bethany Plaza Shopping Center, and the other for a restaurant/private club at the Allen Heights Shopping Center. He advised that at the request of Commissioner Barllemay he contacted the City of Frisco regarding their requirement for Commission and Council review of site plans The City of Frisco advised that they require Commission and Council approval for all site plans on property over one acre. I �^ PLANNING 8, ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 8, 1996 �j ADJOURN I PAGE 4 MOTION Upon a motion by Commissioner Obermeyer and a second by Commissioner - Heller, the Commission voted 6 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the February B, 1996, meeting at 8:35 p.m. These minutes approved is � day of , 1996. Ken Fulk, Chairman I WJeffery Kelley, --Secretary