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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2000 - 02/10 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 2000 ATTENDANCE: Commission Members Present Ross Obermeyer, Chairman Jeff McGregor, Vice -Chairman Pamela Smith Kevin Kerr Alan Grimes Mark Pacheco Randel West Commission Members Absent: None City Staff Present. Marina Sukup, Director of Planning Stan Solamillo, Planner Tom Keener, Development Coordinator Pam Conway, Administrative Secretary George Conner, Director of Public Works Dan Tracy, Civil Engineer Peter Tian, Traffic Engineer Jason Marshall, City Attorney's Office CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM: 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 8.12 p.m., by Chairman Obermeyer, at the City Council Chambers, Allen Public Library, Two Allen Civic Plaza, Allen, Texas. Consent Aeenda Approve Minutes of January 31, 2000, Regular Meeting. Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member Pacheco and a second by Commission Member Kerr, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR and Li d 0 OPPOSED to approve the Consent Agenda. The Motion Carried. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 10, 2000 PAGE 2 Regular Agenda Public Hearings 2. Public Hearing— Consider a request for a zoning change for a Community Facilities (CF) district for construction of a skilled nursing facility (Victoria Gardens), on property currently zoned Shopping Center (SC). The property is a portion of the 212469 ±acres of land situated in the David Weisel Survey, Abstract No. 977, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, further described as being located west of Jupiter Road, south of Main Street. Mr. Tom Keener, Development Coordinator, presented the item to the Commission. He described the surrounding development and zoning. He described trail connections and stated that the trail will be constructed by the applicant along Cottonwood Creek, in conformance with City standards. Staff recommends approval. John Griffen, representing Victoria Gardens, 8680 Main St., Frisco stated that they are very excited about this development, and that he would answer any questions. Chairman Obermeyer opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. 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 item as submitted. The Motion Carried. 3. Public Hearing — Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a Restaurant/Private Club (La Finca Mexican Restaurant) for property currently zoned as Tract 2, Planned Development No. 68 (P.D. No. 68). The property is known as Lot 2 of the Allen Tech Center Addition, being .9523 ± acres of land situated in the William Perrin Survey, Abstract No. 708, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas further described as being located northeast of U.S. 75 on Bethany Drive. Mr. Keener, presented the item to the Commission. He described the location of the property and the surrounding development. Mr. Keener stated that staff recommends approval subject to applicant's maintaining a valid state license and compliance with the terms of all permits and licensing requirements Approval should be conditioned upon applicant securing a Certificate of Occupancy within six months of City Council approval of the SUP Chairman Obermeyer opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. E PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 10, 2000 PAGE 3 Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member Kerr and a second by Commission Member Smith, the Commission voted 7 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the item subject to applicant's maintaining a valid state license and compliance with the terms of all permits and licensing requirements. Approval conditioned upon applicant securing a Certificate of Occupancy within six months of City Council approval of the SUP. The Motion Carried. 4. Public Hearing — Consider a request for a zoning change on property currently zoned as Planned Development No. 42 (P.D. No. 42) for a Single Family Residential Development (Auburn Springs). The property is 94.569± acres of land located in the W Fisher Survey, Abstract No. 325, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, further described as being located northeast of Main Street and Malone Road. Mr. Keener presented the item to the Commission. He noted that an updated boundary agreement with the City of Lucas is needed and that the property has drainage issues. Mr. Keener stated that staff recommends approval. Mr. Papagolos, Developer, 5225 Village Creek Dr, Suite 300, Plano, stated that they are working with staff on the drainage issues. He stated he would answer any questions that the Commission might have. Chairman Obermeyer opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member Smith, and a second by Commission Member Pacheco, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the item as submitted. The Motion Carried. 5. Public Hearing — Consider a request for a Planned Development containing Commercial and Single Family Residential uses (Waterford Trails) on property currently zoned Agriculture -Open Space (AO). The property is 84.463 ± acres of land located in the John Tyke Survey, Abstract No. 325, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located at the southwest comer of Stacy Road and Curtis Lane. Mr. Keener presented the item to the Commission and reviewed the background of the property and zoning on this tract. He stated that Watters Road would now go through the middle of the property Mr. Keener described the proposed land uses and noted a conservation and drainage easement containing a large amount of trees. Mr. Keener stated that staff is recommending approval subject to the development regulations. Mr. Frank Murphy, Wynne/Jackson, Inc., 600 North Pearl, Dallas, stated that he has requested credit for Curtis Lane regarding impact fees. He stated that a requirement to construct Curtis Lane in addition to Waiters Road is quite a burden on this development Chairman Obermeyer and Ms. Sukup agreed that adding credit for Curtis Lane would have to come as an amendment to the Impact Fee Ordinance. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 10, 2000 PAGE Mr John Barnes, 2012 West Kittyhawk Dr., representing the Kittyhawk subdivision, stated that they like this development better than the original proposal. He stated that they are in favor of this proposal. Chairman Obermeyer opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Mr. George Conner, Director of Public Works, distributed to the Commission a Street Light Illumination Standard. He stated that it fits the City of Allen based on professional standards. He requested to substitute it for the table in the ordinance containing the Development Regulations that the Commissioners currently have before them. Chairman Obermeyer stated that with all the revisions being presented tonight he would suggest tabling the item to be able to understand and incorporate these changes into the development standards, and bring them back before the Commission at the next meeting. Commission Member McGregor stated that he would also like to have language added stating that all residential lots abutting commercial should be screened by a masonry wall. Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member Smith, and a second by Commission Member West, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to Table the item. The Motion Carried. Subdivision Plats 6. Public Hearing/Combination Plat/Replat — Consider a Combination Plat/Replat for Lot I R, Block I Allen 727 Central Office, being 1.6891 acres of land situated in the William Perrin Survey, Abstract 708, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located south of Main Street on Belmont and Bonham. Mr. Keener presented the item to the Commission and described the surrounding development. He noted that no building setbacks are required in the Central Business District (CBD). The proposed amount of parking is inadequate and a shared parking agreement will be required before a certificate of occupancy is issued. Staff recommends approval as submitted Trace Wright, SLMBSA Alliance, 5710 No. Central and City Place, Representative, stated that this is an equipment budding. He stated he would answer any questions Chairman Obermeyer opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. EMr. Conner advised that that there are no utilities in the easements that are being abandoned PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 10, 2000 PAGES Mr. David Keeling, another Representative for Allen 727 Central Office, noted that they do not anticipate any massive digging regarding additional utility lines. 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 item as submitted . A certificate of occupancy will not be issued until the parking issue is resolved. The Motion Carried. Combination Plat— Consider a replat for the First Baptist Church, Lots 1 & 2, a replat of Lots 1 I — 16, Block 2, Lots 1-10, Block 13, Lots I-10, Block 14, Lots I I — 18, Block 3, Lots 1 A — 4A, 1 B — 4B, 5, 6A — I OA, 6B — I OB, Block 3, Lots IA, 1 B, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 3A, 6, 7, 8A, Block 15, Lots 1-14, 16A, 15B, 16A, 16B, Block 4 of the Original Townsite of Allen, in the James L. Reed Survey, Abstract No. 758, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas: further described as being located on McDermott Drive between Ash Drive and Cedar Drive. Mr. Tom Keener presented the item to the Commission. He described the location of the property and surrounding development Mr Keener stated that specific concerns have been raised by adjacent property owners and those concerns are addressed on the construction drawings or by separate instrument Staff recommends approval subject to the City Development Regulations Jimmy Moore, Chairman of Building and Land Committee for the First Baptist Church, stated that they have worked with staff and the neighbors extensively He stated that he would answer any questions Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member Kerr, and a second by Commission Member Smith, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the item subject to the City Development Regulations. The Motion Carried. General Development Plan 8. Preliminary Review of Allen Exchange l.V General Development Plan Mr. Keener reviewed past development proposals. He noted that the proposal is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan shows as Low Density Residential at this location. The City had declined to downzone the adjacent LR zoned property located on the southwestern comer of Exchange and Angel parkway in the past. John Cole, 4521 Nashwood Lane, Dallas, Owner, stated that he has been involved with this property since the early 80's He stated that the problems of Exchange and the drainage had made this property is difficult. He stated that the retail area would be anchored by a grocery store making the development economically viable. Commission Member Kerr expressed concern about the amount of undeveloped retail in the ciTy PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 10, 2000 PAGE Commission Member McGregor stated that he is not opposed to this. He understands the burden of this property. Commission Member Pacheco observed that this plan seems to improve the drainage. He is concerned with the size of the buildings that will be in this shopping center section. Commission Member Smith added that maybe a Planned Development would help address some of the concerns, by increasing set backs, additional landscaping, etc. Commission Member Pacheco agreed. Commission Member Grimes stated that this is eventually going to be a major intersection and that lends itself to shopping centers such as that proposed. Chairman Obermeyer agreed that a P D would be best. He suggested that the Shopping Center tract be buffered from residential and arranged to provide additional buffer between the grocery store and the residential area. Other Business a. P&Z review of proposed subdivision regulations. b. Zoning Committee review priorities. C. Possible assignment for review of Parking Requirements. No discussion was held at this time Adiourn Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member McGregor, and a second by Commission Member Kerr, the Commission voted 7 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to Adjourn the February 10, 2000 meeting at 10:37 p.m. hese minutes approved this day of /4oe�rmcycrrman rzmla L4--la�sm-t - A.m'y