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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 1996 - 09/12 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING September 12, 1996 ATTENDANCE, Commission Members Preset Kenneth Fulk, Chairman Ross Obermeyer Susan Bartlemay Jeffery Kelley Pamela Smith Jeff McGregor Commission Members Absen Bruce Heller 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 Falk at the City Council Chambers, One Butler Circle, Allen, Texas. Consent Agenda (Aeenda Item 11) MOTION. Upon a motion by Commissioner Bartlemay and a second by Commissioner McGregor, the Commission voted 6 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve and adopt all items on the Consent Agenda as recommended and as follows A. Approve minutes of August 22, 1996, Regular Meeting B. Final Plat - Approve final plat of Allen North Addition Phase Three for Land Advisors, Inc Being 22.504 acres out of the Henry Weisel Survey, Abstract No. 1026, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, further described as being located north of Exchange Parkway between S.H. 5 and Malone Road and east of Allen North Addition Phase Two PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 12, 1996 PAGE 5 Public Hearing Ann Moore Vigil and Linda Sue Moore (Cont (Agenda Item V) Density concerns were further discussed by the Commission. Chairman Fulk discussed the importance of the link between Story Park and School and the Bethany Lakes Park MOTION Upon a motion by Commissioner Obermeyer and a second by Commissioner Smith, the Commission voted 6 For and 0 OPPOSED to recommend approval of the request as submitted with 62 -foot lot width FINDINGS. 1. Developer contributed to the park linkage 2. Water tower site is being dedicated. 3. Proposal is consistent with the land use in the area. 4. Density concerns were discussed; offset by contributions by the developer. Trade-off not excessive based on amenities added to the City's Imear park system Public Hearing Richie L. Loan (Aaenda Item VI) Chairman Fulk read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Public Hearing - Consider a request from Hillwood/Allen, Ltd. For Richie L Logan, for a Specific Use Permit with Site Plan Approval, for a Private School with Day Care as an Accessory Use on a portion of Lot Al of Allen Business Centre, An Addition to the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located north of the northeast corner of Bethany Drive and Prestige Circle." Mr. Keener presented the request to the Commission. A Specific Use Permit is required for a private school in a Light Industrial District Day care is being requested as an accessory use. The request involves 1.14 acres. Metroplex Gymnastics is located to the east, Paragon is to the north. The proposed Advantage Self Storage will be located to the west. The property is zoned Planned Development -Light Industrial No 3 (PD -LI 3). This allows a private school by Specific Use Permit The school will include an indoor swimming pool Fire codes are satisfied. Parking spaces exceed those that are required Landscaping requirements will be satisfied. Their program includes curriculum for 18 months through Kindergarten, with possible expansion to Grades I through 3. Mr Timothy McCabe, Vice -President for Hillwood Development Corporation, stated that the proponents have been in the child care business since 1965. They have two schools in operation and two schools in construction at this time. They feel that this will be a quality facility PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 12, 1996 PAGE 6 Public Hearing Richie L. Logan (Cont.) (Agenda Item VI) Chairman Falk opened the public hearing. Mr Timothy McCabe, Hdlwood Development, spoke in favor of the request. Ms. Sandy Streeter, 1024 Shadow Way, owner of Metroplex Gymnastics, spoke to favor of the request. With no one else wishing to speak for or against the request, Chairman Fulk closed the public hearing. Commissioner Oberrrieyer questioned the location of the indoor pool Mr Logan, 739 Livingston Drive, Allen, stated that the pool will be located at the back left hand comer of the facility He indicated that both of their current facilities have indoor pools. Proper safety precautions will be taken. Commissioner McGregor questioned whether Mr. Conner, City Engineer, had any concerns regarding the pool, and Mr. Conner indicated he had none. The maximum depth of the pool will be 5 feet, and it will be available to students enrolled at the facility Operation will initially be from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There are no trees located on this property The proponent was asked whether they had any plans for expansion and Mr Logan indicated that if they did expand, it would be to the south Any expansion would require an amendment to the Specific Use Permit. The Fire Marshal has approved the location of the fire lane under the portico. The front of the building will be stucco construction; the remainder will be brick. Commissioner Kelley questioned the fact that the sidewalk does not show and Mr Keener indicated that this will be on the engineering drawings. Chairman Fulk questioned whether the proponent would agree to mixing two hardwood trees in the landscaping with the softwoods. He also quesitoned whether the 10 -foot radius shown meets the Fire Code? Mr. Conner indicated that he did not feel the 10 -foot would meet the standard and stated that the curb cuts will need to meet the design standards. Commissioner Kelley questioned the material of the fencing around the property It will be chain link or wrought iron. Discussion was held regarding a metal fence being close to electric wires, since a TU Electric easement is shown on the north side. The proponent stated that they will take this into consideration. Mr Keener indicated that screening is not required, however, the Health Ordinance requires a fence to protect the children according to HDR regulations. The entire property will be fenced. No landscaping is planned at the back of the property, it will be used for playgrounds. This will be either sand or pea gravel. I PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 12, 1996 PAGE 7 Public Hearing Richie L. Logan (Cont 1 (Agenda Item VII No elevation of the facility was provided. The height of the facility is one story, 22 feet MOTION Upon a motion by Commissioner Kelley and a second by Commissioner Obermeyer, the Commission voted 6 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request as amended, with a mixture of hardwood and softwood trees and a correction of the radius at the curb cuts. FINDINGS. 1 The use is allowed by zoning. 2. The request satisfies the City's development requirements. 3. The use is compatible to surrounding uses Preliminary Plat Suncreek Addition (Agenda Item VII) Chairman Folk read the agenda item into the record as follows "Preliminary Plat - Consider Preliminary Plat approval for Bon Terre -B Ltd. For Suncreek L being 55 55 acres of land located in the J. H Wilcox Survey, Abstract No. 1017 and 1018, the G. W Ford Survey, Abstract No. 326, and the Joseph Russell Survey, Abstract No. 775, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located south of McDermott Drive, east of proposed Suncreek Drive, and west of Alma Drive " Mr. Petty presented the request to the Commission. He stated that the Allen Independent School District (AISD) and the proponent are working to preserve a site for a new middle school. The proposed AISD property is not included on this preliminary plat Mr Bob Curtis and Mr. John Green were available for comment. The AISD Attorney, John Gay, indicated that they would withdraw then letter of protest to the preliminary plat Mr Petty discussed the forest area adjacent to this property, as well as the 18.5 acres to be dedicated to the City as park land. In addition, the City has recently purchased over 22 acres of forest. The flood plain and the 18.5 -acre park acreage will be included on the final plat when it is submitted. Mr. Petty indicated that there are a substantial number of trees on the property being platted; however, staff and the proponent have worked extremely hard to preserve as many trees as possible Development on the property requires no construction to begin until Suncreek Drive is constructed from McDermott to Alma, 'h of Alma and th of the bridge completed to Plano. These facilities will be constructed and will provide a north/south access from McDermott to Hedgcoxe. A tree survey was required to be submitted with the preliminary plat, and was displayed for the information of the Commission. The Commission requested that future tree surveys be provided in their packets. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 12, 1996 PAGE 8 Preliminary Plat Suncreek Addition (Cont.) (Agenda Item VII) There are no trees located on the upper Tract 3. A contract was entered into with the City which states that the proponent will receive credit for the trees saved within the 18.5 -acre park property Slightly over 2800 inches of trees are located on this property The only ones proposed for removal at this time are those located in the right-of-way of University Drive. This amounts to approximately 900 inches. The proponent is allowed to use 1/9 of their credits toward tree replacement. The survey indicates that there are sufficient credits to allow the removal of these 900 inches. Mr. Petty discussed Page 26 of the Zoning Ordinance for this property which indicates that single -loaded streets should be maximized adjacent to City park land. The City Council required that lots should not back to the wooded areas. Based on this requirement, University Drive was designed in it spresent location, in order to provide public access and aesthetic viewing of the public land, as well as to provide for parking along the 37 -foot street. This will be a passive park area with a hike and bike system. If University Drive were to be moved south and lots were allowed to be backed to the wooded area, with 140 -foot deep lots, this would save approximately 200 inches of trees. Staff feels strongly, and the ordinance reugires, that the single -loaded street be provided along wooded areas. It was noted that the Commission did not receive copies of the tree survey because the 11 x 17 drawings would not have been legible. Chairman Fulk requested that on future cases the Commission be provided with suitable size drawings Chairman Fulk requested a recapitulation of the flood plain and park acreages. Mr. Joel Robuck, Bon Terre, expressed their appreciation and excitement about developing in Allen. They are requesting no changes to the Planned Development zoning ordinance. They will honor all requirements of the existing ordinance. They would like to change Suncreek Blvd to Suncreek Drive. He discussed the extensive infrastructure requirements on the property ($1,500,000). He stated that 50 -foot homesnes will be located in the northern area, with 65 -foot lots in the southern sesction. They propose to have lots available in the first quarter of 1997 He added that there are approximately 86 acres of public land involved in this development. He discussed other amenities being proposed, and provided a spreadsheet derailing the parkland acreages. This spreadsheet is attached hereto. The zoning of this property was discussed with regard to the preservation of the trees. It was noted that the ordinance indicates that single -loaded streets should be used adjacent to the forest. It was further noted that the 900 inches of trees to be removed is prior to building site preparation. Mr. Robuck discussed the tree farm that the developer is providing in order to preserve as many 1" to 6" trees as possible. These trees will be replanted within the development They have tagged over 100 trees that are in this category The developer has stipulated to their builders that 6" or greater trees must be saved within the building sites if possible. All protected trees removed will be replaced according to the Ordinance requirements. Construction of the portion of Alma Drive connecting this property to McDermott will be contingent upon the development of the Hamilton property With the development of Phase II of Suncreek, the western half of the bridge will be completed. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 12, 1996 PAGE 9 Preliminary Plat Suncreek Addition (Cont.) (Agenda Item VII) Commissioner Kelley requested the developer show the multi -family tract on all sales exhibits and Mr. Robuck indicated that they would do this. Commissioner Smith questioned the use of the park property, and Mr. Petty stated he understood it would be passive in nature, with no ball fields. Access will be pedestrian only, with entrances from both the north and south boundaries. The school district boundaries of Allen and Plano were discussed. Mr. David Schnurbusch provided copies of the tree survey to the Commissioners. Trees within the 18.6 acres being dedicated to the City are allowed for credit. Chairman Fulk discussed the possible need for special treatment along University to order to preserve a maximum number of the trees. Mr. Robuck indicated that they would like to be allowed flexibility for setbacks and design of the right-of-way to order to save specific trees There are 941 home sites allowed by the PD zoning of this property Mr. Robuck indicated that they will not be using all of that density Chairman Fulk noted that the PD ordinance allows a grading vartance within the right-of-way to minimize elimination of trees. Mr Robuck indicated that the utility easement will be located in the front of the homes to minimize loss of trees at the rear of the lots. MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Kelley and a second by Commissioner Bartlemay, the Commission voted 6 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the preliminary plat as submitted with the requirement that the proponent work with staff in consideration of the variances allowed for grading requirements in right-of-way and in consideration of the larger trees in the vicinity of University Drive in Tract 9: that the 18.6 acres being dedicated to the City can be used for credits toward tree removal; that the flood plain and the 18.6 acres be dedicated to the City with the final plat of this property; that the proponent be sensitive to placement of utilities regarding preservation of trees, and that a completed tree survey be included with the final plat submission. OTHER BUSINESS, Mr. Keener reviewed the upcoming agenda Mr Conner reviewed the roadway construction projects. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 12, 1996 PAGE 10 ADJOURN: MOTION Upon a motion by Commissioner Obermeyer and a second by Commissioner Smith, the Commission voted 6 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the September 12, 1996, meeting at 10 15 p m. These minutes approved this v1 day of �Lt�oi �-^�-�.- , 1996. Ken Fulk, ChairmA - A 0 Jeff Kelley, I uncreek Commun --- ark Land on Terre Resdien jai oef H. Robuck _ -- - ---- - u ust 24, 1996 _ _--- _ - - -- - Use Tract PD -31 PD -31 Flood Stud _ Base Zonin rommate Acres Actual Acres Variance Acres ity of Allen ark Dedication 14 and 14A CF 18.60 18.60 0.00 ity of Allen 'near Park/ r Flood Plain - l owlet[ Creek 4 est of Alma FP/CF 24.00 27.10 3.10 owlet[ Creek 4A East of Alma FP/CF 7.00 8.65 1.65 ofC~ Allen otal Flood Plain 31 00 - I 35.75 (4.75 SF/CF Opoon) 'near Parks 3A 5A SB 10A New SF/CF SF/CF SF/CF SF/CF SF 2.70 0 75 5.50 15.50 0.00 0.75 0.00 4.43 14.52 2.50 1.95 0.75 1,07 0.98 2.50 otal O tion 24.45 22.20 2.25 hy of Allen rand Total 74.05 76.55 2.50 ' of Plano otal 9.85 otal Suncreek Pa 8640