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Home My WebLink AboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 1999 - 10/28 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 28, 1999 ATTENDANCE: Commission Members Present. Ross Obermeyer, Chairman Jeff McGregor, Vice -Chairman, arrived at 7:30 p m. Mark Pacheco Pamela Smith, arrived at 7:50 p m. Kevin Kert, departed at 9:00 p.m. Alan Grimes Commission Members Absent: Randel West City Staff Present: Marina Sukup, Director of Planning Marcie Diamond, Senior Planner Tom Keener, Development Coordinator Jason Marshall, City Attorney's Office Don Horton, Director of Parks & Rec George Conner, Director of Public Works CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM: With a quorum of the Commission Member present, the Allen Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at 7.07 p.m., by Chairman Obermeyeq at the City Council Chambers, Allen Public Library, Two Allen Civic Plaza, Allen, Texas 1.@t.. .65 Ms. Marina Sukup, Director of Planning, updated the Commission regarding City Council action on Impact Fees. Also discussed was the draft nature of the proposed revisions to the definitions and use chart of the Zoning Ordinance and staff is looking to the Planning Commission for their input The Commission discussed the items on the agenda and received technical responses from staff. REGULAR MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM: With a quorum of the Commission Member present, the Allen Planning & Zoning E Commission was called to order at 7:35 p.m, by Chairman Obermeyer, at the City Council Chambers, Allen Public Library, Two Allen Civic Plaza, Allen, Texas. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OCTOBER 28,1999 PAGE 2 11. Consent Agenda A Approve Minutes of October 14, 1999 B. Final Plat— Consider a request for a Final Plat for Brookside Addition Phase 3, containing 23.086 acres of land, situated in the R.C. Whisenant Survey, Abstract No 1012, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located northwest of Chaparral Road and Allen Heights Drive. Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member Pacheco, and a second by Commission Member McGregor, the Commission voted 5 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. The Motion Carried. Ill. Stacy Ridge Estates Preliminary Plat Consider a request for a Preliminary Plat for Stacy Ridge Estates, containing 110.7025 acres of land situated in the George Fitzhugh Survey, Abstract No. 320, and John J Miller Survey, Abstract No. 609, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located south of Stacy Road and west of Country Club Road Mr. Keener presented the item and noted that the preliminary plat is in conformance with the requirements of the PD zoning The City of Allen is a party to the plat due to the tract of land that has been acquired as park property The Tree Survey was discussed. The areas where the trees are being removed, within and new the street rights-of-way, have a detailed survey, the trees to be preserved had a generalized survey. Proponent: Jeff Miles, Jones and Boyd 16800 Dallas Parkway, representing the Skorburg Company, clarified that the tree list on the survey are the trees in the ROW that will need to be removed, and most of the trees to be saved are within the openspace areas. The alignment of Old Stacy Road will not permit the relocation of the road to save trees. Mr Miles responded that the street has been located to align with Old Stacy Road. Commission Member Pacheco observed that mid -block changes in front yard setbacks were required by the zoning designation and that careful consideration should be given to this in future zoning cases. He also noted that the Subdivision Ordinance would require changing the name of San Carlos Street to San Carlos Court because it terminates in a cul-de-sac. Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member Pacheco and a second by Commission Member Kerr, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve item subject to the name of San Carlos Street being changed to St. Carlos Court, and Lot 16, Block E having a 30 foot front yard setback to be in accordance with the zoning regulations. The Motion Carried. I PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OCTOBER 28, 1999 PAGE 3 IV Allen Village, Ltd, Block A, Lots 1-9 L Revised Preliminary Pla[ Consider a request for a Revised Preliminary Plat for Allen Village, Ltd., Block A, Lots I - 9, containing 14.8779 acres of land situated in the Michael See Survey, Abstract No 543, the David Nix Survey, Abstract No. 668, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas further described as being located at the southeast corner of Alma Drive and McDermott Drive. Mr. Keener observed that this property is zoned PD 26 for retail uses. The revised preliminary plat provides for three additional lots along the southern portion, with fire lanes and access easements. Lots 2 and 4 of this subdivision have approved final plats. The revised preliminary plat will not effect these platted lots. Staff recommends approval subject to lots 5,6,7, and 8 being final platted at one time to provide for needed infrastructure. Proponent: Blake Covin, Hickman Consulting Engineers, 1315 E. 19th Street, Plano, Texas, representing Allen Village, Ltd. was available for questions. Commission member Kerr received a clarification that the off set on Alma Drive right-of-way, was a deceleration lane. Motion: Following discussion a motion was made by Commission Member Kerr and a second by Commission Member Smith, the Commission voted 6 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the item subject to Lots 5 through 8 being final platted at one time. The Motion Carried. Allen Village, Lot D., Block A, Lot 3 Final Plat Consider a request for a Final Plat, for Allen Village, Ltd., Lot 3, Block A containing 1.8366 acres of land situated in the Michael See Survey, Abstract No. 543, and the David Nix Survey, Abstract No. 668, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located at the southeast comer of McDermott Drive and Alma Drive. Mr. Keener explained that this is Lot 3 of the revised preliminary plat of the previous item. This final plat reflects the required fire lanes and access easements as indicated on the site plan, which was reviewed by staff. No proponent was present at the hearing. Commission Member Pacheco noted that the dimension on the drainage easement along the rear property line needs to be added and noted that curve No. 9 needs to have the required 20 foot radius. Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member Pacheco and a second by Commission Member Kerr, the Commission voted 6 I E FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the item as submitted. The Motion LCarried. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OCTOBER 28,1999 PAGE 4 VI Deer Crest Addition, Block A, Lot 3 Public Hearing/Reolat Consider a request for Replat for Deer Crest Addition, Lot 3, Block A, situated in the William Perrin Survey, Abstract 708, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located between Jupiter Road and S.H. 5, north of White Oak Street. Mr. Keener noted that this plat corrects a survey error along the southern property line and provides for the extension of Prestige Circle. Proponent. Rex Taylor, 26 White Rock Trial, Lucas, Texas, representing the Church of Christ stated that he was available for any questions. Commission Member Grimes asked if a right tum lane would be needed along S.H. 5. Mr. Conner stated that it would not he necessary. Motion: Following discussion a motion was made by Commission Member Smith and a second by Commission Member McGregor, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the item as submitted. The Motion Carried. VII Tabled Item - Preliminary discussion of the proposed revisions to the Definitions and Schedule of Uses of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. F DISCUSSION The Commission reviewed the Agriculture, Industrial, Entertainment, Office and Retail use lists and suggested various revisions. On advice from the City Attorney's office, it was recommended that the General Industrial District could be deleted, and the Heavy Industrial District could be retained to allow for the least desirable uses. It was noted that it would be preferable to have those uses listed and permitted in a specific district, even though there is not any land in the City of Allen that is currently zoned to support those uses. Staff will revise the Schedule of Uses and revise the Definitions accordingly Vlll. Other Business Commission and staff discussed the sub -committee assignments and schedules. IX. Adjourn Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member Pacheco a second by Commission Member Grimes, the Commission voted 5 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to Adjourn the October 28, 1999 meeting at 10:10 p.m. ThZ71-7 ined this i/=� day of r" R&s-11benmeyer, Chairman 1999 Pamela SmIlb, Secretary