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Home My WebLink AboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 1999 - 12/09 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 9, 1999 ATTENDANCE: Commission Members Present: Ross Obermeyer, Chairman Jeff McGregor, Vice -Chairman Mark Pacheco Pamela Smith (amved 7:39 p.m.) Kevin Kerr (arrived 7'59 p.m.) Alan Grimes Randel West Commission Members Absent: None City Staff Present Marina Sukup, Director of Planning Marcie Diamond, Senior Planner Tom Keener, Development Coordinator City Attorney's Office Don Horton, Director of Parks & Rec. George Conner, Director of Public Works Dan Tracy, Civil Engineer 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 7.30 p.m., by Chairman Obermeyer, at the Citv Council Chambers, Allen Public Library, Two Allen Civic Plaza, Allen, Texas. WORKSHOP None REGULAR MEETING IT. Consent Agenda A. Approve Minutes of November 23, 1999 Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member McGregor, and a second by Commission Member Grimes, the Commission voted 5 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. The Motion e'" Carried with all voting in favor. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION DECEMBER 9, 1999 PAGE III. Main St. at Fountain Gate Drive Tabled Item/Public Hearing L Consider a proposed change in zoning from General Business (GB) to Local Retail (LR). The property is 13.98 3 acres of land, being Tracts 13 and 19 of the Peter Fisher Survey, Abstract No. 324, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being on Main Street (F.M. 2170), east of Fountain Gate Drive. Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member McGregor, and a second by Commission Member Pacheco, the Commission voted 5 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to remove the item from the table. The Motion Carried unanimously. Ms. Marina Sukup, Director of Planning, reminded the Commission that this item had been tabled for re-evaluation. She stated that after discussion with the property owners, staff now recommends withdrawal of the earlier request for rezoning from a General Business District to Local Retail District. Ms. Sukup stated that it would be resubmitted and reno tified at a later time on all or part of the tract presently zoned GB, for consideration of a Light Commercial District. 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 withdraw the request for a Local Retail District and close the Public Hearing. The Motion Carried unanimously. IV Abbey Hill Park Tabled Item/Preliminary Plat Consider a request for a Preliminary Plat for Abbey Hill Park, containing 41.644 acres of land situated in the William Snider Survey, Abstract No. 821, City of Allen, Collin Couno', Texas; further described as being located at the southwest comer of F.M. 2170 and F.M. 2551 Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member McGregor and a second by Commission Member Grimes, the Commission voted 6 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to remove the item from the table. The Motion Carried. Mr. Keener, Development Coordinator, stated that the open space configuration has been relocated to an internal site according to the input given at the previous meeting. The proposed number of open space acres still exceeds the requirement Staff recommends approval of the plat. Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member Pacheco and a second by Commission Member West, the Commission voted 6 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the item as submitted. The Motion Carried. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION DECEMBER 9, 1999 PAGE 3 V Bethany Plaza Shopping Center Public Hearine Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit for motorcycle sales on property currently zoned for Shopping Center uses. The property is located in the William Perrin Survey, Abstract no. 708, and the Rufus Sewell Survey, Abstract No 875, Bethany Plaza Shopping Center, an addition to the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located at the northeast comer of Bethany Drive and S.H. 5, (717 So Greenville, Suite 110). Ms. Diamond, Senior Planner, presented the request and stated that this is limited to Motorcycle sales only, repairs will not be permitted at this location. She stated that staff recommends approval. The proponent, Mark Trethewey, stated that they own the Ardvark Motorcycle Shop in Lucas and has never had any complaints from neighbors. He also noted that this is strictly for sales, no service He indicated his desire to be a good neighbor. Chairman Obermeyer opened the Public Hearing With no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed Motion: After discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member Smith, and a second by Commission Member McGregor, to approve the SUP subject to: 1. The Specific Use Permit (SUP) shall be limited to motorcycle sales and related retail only; no repairs or installation of parts shall be permitted, 2 There shall be no outside display or storage, and 3. 1£a Certificate of Occupancy is not issued for this use within six (6) months of the granting of this ordinance, then this SUP shall expire. The Commission voted 7 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the Specific Use Permit (SUP) for Motorcycles Sales with the listed conditions. VI. Allen Village Shopping Center (Hibachi Rock) Public Hearing Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit for a restaurant with private club, on property currently zoned Tract 4 of Planned Development No. 26, for Shopping Center Uses. The property is located in Lot 4, Block A of the Allen Village Shopping Center, Michael See Survey, Abstract No 543, Collin Countv, City of AIIen. Texas; being further described as located southeast of McDermott and Alma Drive Ms. Diamond, Senior Planner, presented the request to the Commission and stated that this is for a Restaurant with Private Club for a Japanese restaurant. This restaurant will be located at the eastern end of the existing retail center and will contain approximately 3,000 square feet. Staff recommended approval of the request PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION DECEMBER 9, 1999 PAGE Mr. Stu Scott, applicant representing the shopping center owners, was present and available for any questions. Chairman Obermeyer opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Motion: After discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member McGregor, a second by Commission Member Grimes, the Commission voted 7 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the Specific Use Permit (SUP) with the conditions as follows: 1. If a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) is not pulled in 6 months the SUP will expire. 2. They must maintain a valid liquor license, and comply with the requirements of the State. The motion carried. VII Amend Tract 2 of Planned Development No. 55 Public Hearin Consider a request for rezoning on property currently zoned Tract 2 of Planned Development No. 55 (PD No. 55) for retirement center uses. The property is 12.8689 ± acres of land located in the Michael See Survey, Abstract 543, in the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being northwest of Bethany Drive and Watters Road. Ms. Diamond, Senior Planner, presented the item to the Commission and stated that this PD has been amended several times since it was established in 1994. Tract 2 of PD 55 currently permits the construction of a retirement center under the Multifamily 18 District regulations. Ms Diamond stated that the current request is for garden office uses, in addition to the retirement center uses, and noted that staff recommended approval Dave Denison, 8100 Lomo Alto, Dallas, Proponent, stated that they would like the offices to be no more objectionable to the residences than the retirement center would be. Chairman Obermeyer opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, the public bearing was closed. Commission Member McGregor stated that the garden office would be an appropriate use. Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member Smith, and a second by Commission Member McGregor, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request as recommended. The motion carried. I PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION DECEMBER 9, 1999 PAGE 5 VIII. Other Business Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member Grimes, and a second by Commission Member Smith, the Commission voted 7 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to cancel the December 21, 1999 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. The motion carried. Tom Keener, Development Coordinator, presented an update on the proposed Subdivision Ordinance revisions He stated that definitions were being unified between the Zoning and Subdivision ordinances. The key change to the ordinance is that the General Development Plan (GDP) will be enhanced The tree survey would be submitted with the GDP, which would be considered before a plat is submitted. Mr. Keener also reviewed the proposed revisions to the landscape plan. Commission Member Kerr stated that an actual preservation section would be added to the landscape ordinance He stated that he would soon have a draft for the Commissioners review. Ms. Sukup, Director of Planning, stated that she would review the Commissioners comments on the zoning revisions, prepare notices, and bring them before the Commission in January IX. Adjourn Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member Smith, and a second by Commission Member Grimes, the Commission voted 7 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to Adjourn the December 9, 1999 meeting at 9:30 p.m. 999RoThese minutes approved this ,�S*day of 1999- R. s ss Ob ye,, Chairman Pamela Smith, Secretary I