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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2000 - 01/13 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 13, 2000 ATTENDANCE: Commission Members Present: Ross Obermeyer, Chairman Jeff McGregor, Vice -Chairman Mark Pacheco Pamela Smith Kevin Kerr Alan Grimes Randel West City Staff Present. Marina Sukup, Director of Planning Stan Solamillo, Planner Tom Keener, Development Coordinator Jason Marshall, City Attorney's Office 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 7:06 p.m., by Chairman Obermeyer, at the City Council Chambers, Allen Public Library, Two Allen Civic Plaza, Allen, Texas WORKSHOP Questions on Current Agenda. Items of Interest. I. Update on Council Actions 2. Discussion of Proposed Subdivision Regulations • Street Lighting Standards 3. Discussion of Proposed Zoning Regulations • Definitions • Schedule of Permitted Primary Uses • Residential/Non-Residential Dimensional Standards A clerical error was noted on page 4, Item VII of the December 9, 1999 minutes. It was also noted that on the plat for Exchange Parkway Village, a correction needed to be made on the plat referencing Collin County, not Dallas County PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 13, 2000 PAGE 2 Street lighting standards were discussed. Marina Sukup, Director of Planning, gave a slide presentation showing the mixture of streetlights currently used in Allen communities Differing heights and styles and colors have been used. Illumination was also discussed REGULAR MEETING 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 7:39 p.m., by Chairman Obermeyer, at the City Council Chambers, Allen Public Library, Two Allen Civic Plaza, Allen, Texas. Consent Agenda I. Approve Minutes of December 9, 1999, Regular Meeting as corrected 2 Final Plat— Consider a request for a Final Plat for Ten Oaks, containing 16 3988 acres of land out of the James T. Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 777, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, further described as being located northeast of the intersection of Allen Heights and Exchange Parkway 3. Final Plat— Consider a request for a Final Plat for Glendover Park Phase III, containing 23 652 acres of land out of the Mary Standifer Survey, Abstract No. 812, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas: further described as being located at the northeast comer of City Road 146 and Glendover Drive. Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member Mcgregor, and a second by Commission Member Smith, the Commission voted 7 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the Consent Agenda with the correction to the minutes to be made as noted in the workshop. The Motion Carried. Regular Agenda Main Street at Fountain Gate Drive 4 Public Hearing — Consider a proposed change in zoning from General Business (GB) to Light Commercial (LC). The property is 19 33 ± acres of land, being Tracts 13, 16 17, 18 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 Chairman Obermeyer opened the public hearing. Chris Paladin, 1104 Brookview Dr. stated that there are some uses that would be objectionable to the surrounding homeowners. He proposed that the Commission exclude some of the objectionable uses or go with the Light Retail (LR) zoning as previously proposed. He also requested the tree row be preserved to protect the homeowners from lighting, etc. Randy Helms, 1102 Brookview, asked if a brick wall could be constructed to protect their �j property He also asked if the City had a lighting ordinance that would protect the residents from ® the glare of the lights. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 13, 2000 PAGE Alison Archer, 2112 West Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, stated that they did not support the Local Retal (LR) zoning change that was originally proposed, but she does support the change to Light Commercial (LC). Steve Forester, 1003 Brookview Dr., stated that he has no objection to the storage units going in. He requested noise barriers and security. Bob praiser, 1012 Brookview Dr., questioned what a Specific Use Permit, (SUP) was, and what was the process to get one. With no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. At the request of Commissioner Ker, Ms. Sukup addressed the audience's concerns regarding noise and lighting ordinances, and regulations regarding screening walls. Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member Pacheco, and a second by Commission Member McGregor, the Commission voted 6 I FAVOR and 1 OPPOSED to approve the request as submitted. Commission Member Kerr was opposed. The Motion Carried. Subdivision Plats Exchange Parkway Village 5. Combination Plat — Consider a request for a Combination Plat for Exchange Parkway Village, Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block A, containing 3.9593 acres of land out of the Lewis Wetsel Survey, Abstract No. 978, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located at the southeast corner of Exchange Parkway and S. H. 5. Mr. Tom Keener, Development Coordinator, stated that this plat is in conformance with the site plan and noted that the engineering has been approved. Mr. Keener discussed the reduction of landscape easement for Right-of-way (ROW) and stated that staff recommends approval subject to the dedication of the landscape easement on the final plat It was noted to the workshop portion of the meeting that the signature block for the Notary Public for the Land Surveyor should say Collin County instead of Dallas County, and that would need to be corrected before the filing of the plat. Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member Smith, and a second by Commission Member Kerr, the Commission voted 7 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the plat for Exchange Parkway Village, subject to the dedication of the landscape easement. The Motion Carried. Faith Church 6. Combination Plat— Consider a request for a Combination Plat for Faith Church, containing 9 4376 acres of land out of the David Nix Survey, Abstract No. 668, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located at the southwest corner of Alma Drive and McDermott Drive. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 13, 2000 PAGE4 Mr Keener noted that this property contains numerous trees and that most of the trees in the drainage easement will be preserved. Commission Member Pacheco stated that signature blocks for the Owners Certificate of Dedication statement needs to be added to the plat. Motion: After discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member Smith, and a second by Commission Member Kerr, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the plat for Faith Church as submitted. The Motion Carried. Triangle Addition 6. Combination Plat — Consider a request for a Combination Plat for Triangle Addition, containing .539 acres of land, being a portion of Block K of the Original Donation to the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, further described as being located west of the intersection of Main Street and McDermott Drive. Mr. Keener reviewed the history of the consur ction of McDermott Drive and Main Street as it relates to this property. The City has allowed parking in the ROW on this property to facilitate development of this property, which is allowed in the Central Business District (CBD) Mr. Keener stated that the parking that is proposed is on an existing easement. He stated that the property terminates at a different location. He stated that this does not affect the plat, and staff recommends approval as submitted. Mike LaGrone, representing the owner, Ms. LaGrone; Rustic Circle, Richardson, presented objections to paving plans. Mr. Keener reminded the Commission that a plat is inbeing considered, noting that these are lots of record not filed at the county, and that as a result private easements are not included on the plat. The easements are between the property owners, and they have recourse through private means. Mr. Jason Marshall advised Mr. LaGrone that this plat will not affect the ingress and parking easements. Commission Member Kerr stated that the plat does not include the LaGrone property, and that he should seek the advice of counsel. Dwayne Harper, 800 Willowbrook, owner of the nursery, spoke regarding the easement. He stated that this plat will block his business off Commission Member Pacheco stated that this plat meets all the requirements of the subdivision ordinance and we are obligated to approve it. Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member Kerr, and a second by Commission Member Pacheco, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the plat as submitted. The Motion Carried. Allen Community Baptist Church PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 13, 2000 PAGES E8. Combination Plat — Consider a request for a Combination Plat for Allen Community Baptist Church, containing 7.37 ± acres of land out of the McBain Jamison Survey, Abstract No. 491, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located at the northeast corner of Jupiter Road and Chaparral Road. Mr. Keener stated that a SUP was issued in 1992 for a church on this property, however; the zoning at this time allows a church by right. Plat is in conformance and staff recommends approval Dave Jenkins, 7816 Hayes Court, Plano, pastor of the church and ministry spoke in favor of the project. Commission Member Pacheco advised staff to confirm the approval of the firelane radius with the Fire Marshal before filing at the county Motion: After 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 for Allen Community Baptist Church as submitted. The Motion Carried. Extension of Approval 9 Consider a request by Echelon at Watters Creek for a 60 -day extension for filing the Final Plat with Collin County Deed Records Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member Pacheco, and a second by Commission Member Smith, the Commission voted 7 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the 60 day extension for Echelon at Watters Creek. The Motion Carried. Development Plans 10. Consider approval of a General Development Plan for Suncreek 111. Mr. Keener stated that this is the last single family residential phase of Suncreek. Staff is prepared to recommend approval based on access being provided to the property to the west, and front yard building lines of houses that are perpendicular to the side yards of adjacent houses should be aligned. Mr. Jason Marshall stated that formal action is not required. Mr. Joel Robuck, 3816 Bryne Mar, Dallas, Developer, stated that this concept for the neighborhood is called "Coving After surveying Suncreek and Watters Crossing homeowners the development has included a Master planned approach, amenities (public and private), more open space, the preservation of trees and curvilinear streets. In response to staff suggestion regarding the connection to the McDermott property to the west; he expressed concern about the possibility of cut-thru traffic. Commission Members Oberrneyer, Pacheco and Grimes stated they saw no reason to add the additional access to the property on the west. All expressed that overall they liked this plan. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 13, 2000 PAGE 6 SUPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEM: Bridgewater Crossing Public Hearing/Replat— Consider a request for a Replat for Bridgewater Crossing, being Lot 16, Block F, containing 432 ± acres of land situated in the Jesse A. Gough Survey, Abstract No. 347 and the Shadrick Jackson Survey, Abstract No. 489, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located at 1914 Deercreek Drive. Chairman Obermeyer opened the public hearing. John Papagolos, Plano, the proponent, stated that he is requesting that the open space designation on the lot be removed. With no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member McGregor, and a second by Commission Member Pacheco, the Commission voted 7 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request for Bridgewater Crossing as submitted. The Motion Carried. Other Business it. Adopt a Planning & Zoning Commission calendar for 2000. Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member Grimes and a second by Commission Member Smith, the Commission voted 7 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the calendar as presented. The Motion Carried. The Commission agreed to meet to discuss ordinance revisions. Adtourn Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member Smith, and a second by Commission Member Kerr, the Commission voted 7 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to Adjourn the January 13, 2000 meeting at 10:47 p.m. Sf air' , These minutes approved this day of td 4999 z i Ross Oberrileyer, Chairman Pamela Smith, Secretary A