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Home My WebLink AboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2000 - 02/24 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 2000 ATTENDANCE: Commission Members Present: Ross Obermeyer, Chairman Pamela Smith Kevin Kerr Alan Grimes Commission Members Absent Mark Pacheco Jeff McGregor Randal West City Staff Present: Marina Sukup, Director of Planning Stan Solamillo, Planner Tom Keener, Development Coordinator Pam Conway, Administrative Secretary Don Horton, Director of Parks & Rec. George Conner, Director of Public Works Dan Tracy, Civil Engineer Peter Tian, Traffic Engineer Bob Hagar, City Attorney's Office �L\N_I�YIZIl'317I;L\`•117_\II.0/11L[y:I:L1111y31L�i1 With a quorum of the Commission Member present, the Allen Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:39 p.m., by Chairman Obenneyer, at the City Council Chambers, Allen Public Library, Two Allen Civic Plaza, Allen, Texas. Upon the advice of counsel, Chairman Obermeyer noted to the audience that there are only 4 Commission Members present at tonight's meeting: therefore, if the vote were to be anything but a 4 I Favor and 0 Opposed vote, recommendations would go forward to the City Council as a denial. WORKSHOP Questions on Current Agenda. Ms. Marina Sukup, Director of Planning, reminded the Commission that the next Joint Workshop meeting will be on March 9, 2000 at 6:00 p.m , and noted that the regular agenda will start at 5:00 p.m. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 24, 2000 Ms. Sukup briefed the Commission on the Waterford Project regarding thoroughfares and connections since the Commission has not seen a General Development Plan for the project, observing that a revised preliminary plat for Waterford Parks would be considered (item 4) later on the agenda Items of Interest. 1. Update on Council Actions REGULAR MEETING PAGE Consent Agenda Approve Minutes of February 10, 2000, Regular Meeting 2. Final Plat — Consider a Final Plat for Woodland Park Addition, Phase I, containing 220 Residential Lots on 72 536 acres of land. The property is situated in the W Fisher Survey, Abstract No. 323, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located at the southeast corner of Exchange and Malone Drive. Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member Smith and a second by Commission Member Grimes, the Commission voted 4 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried. Regular Agenda Tabled Item Consider a request for a Planned Development containing Commercial and Single Family Residential uses (Waterford Trails) on properly currently zoned Agriculture- Openspace (AO). The property is 84 463 i acres of land located to the John Fyke Survey, Abstract No. 325, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas: further described as being located at the southwest corner of Stacy Road and Curtis Lane. Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member Kerr, and a second by Commission Member Grimes, the Commission voted 4 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to remove the item from the table. The motion carried. Mr. Tom Keener, Development Coordinator, presented the item to the Commission. He stated that the issues raised at the February 10, 2000 meeting have been resolved. Staff recommended approval subject to attached development regulations. Mr. Frank Murphy, Wynne/Jackson, 600 North Pearl, Dallas, representing the owner, stated that that the right of way for Curtis Lane has caused significant loss of lots in this development He stated that the tract east of Curtis Lane is planned for multifamily development, and that those lots just west of Curtis Lane will serve as a transition for larger lots to the west. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 24, 2000 PAGE 3 Mr. Murphy questioned the requirement for 100 percent masonry. It was noted by Mr. Keener that is the standard requirement for shopping center district. Mr. Murphy objected to staff recommendation that the minimum lot requirements meet all the standards set forth in the zoning ordinance, including the 55 foot minimum width requirement. Commission Member Smith suggested splitting Tract 3 to allow R6 south of the conservation and drainage easement and to require R7 north of this easement and south of the commercial area west of Curtis Lane, with the added provision that the lots conform to the requirements of R6 in all but the minimum lot width, permitting lots 52.5 in this area Commission Member Kerr stated that he liked the transition, and noted that there appears to be a lot of open space, and he was in favor of the plan. Commission Member Grimes stated that he favored Commission Member Smith's suggestion Chairman Obermeyer voiced concern with adding an R7 district Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member Smith, and a second by Commission Member Kerr, the Commission voted 4 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request subject to the Development Regulations redefining Tract 3 to include the area south of the conservation and drainage easement east of Watters Road to be zoned R6. A new Tract 4 to be located north of the conservation and drainage easement, south of the commercial area and west of Curtis Lane would be zoned R7 to permit a minimum lot width of 52 1/2 feet with all minimum requirements otherwise meeting lot R6 standards. The motion carried. Subdivision Plats 4. Preliminary Plat — Consider a request for a Preliminary Plat for Waterford Parks, Phase One, containing 154 Residential Lots on 63 260 acres of land. The property is situated in the Henry Brandenburg Survey, Abstract No. 110, the John W Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 762, and the H. Seaborn & R.T Clements Survey, Abstract No. 879, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located at southeast corner of Stacy Road and Ridgeview Drive. Mr. Keener presented the item to the Commission He noted that additional property was included in this revised submission. Staff recommended approval of the project subject to the realignment of Colonial Park Drive to connect to the south with Benton Drive, the renaming of Colonial Park Drive to "Benton Drive", and adjustments in layout which would require Estes Park Drive to meet the 1,600 foot block length maximum. Staff also recommended that the drainage improvements be of sufficient capacity to detain stormwater discharges to predevelopment rates to prevent erosion and damage to the city's park. Mr. Frank Murphy, Wynne Jackson, 600 No. Pearl, Dallas, representing the owner, stated that the streets being discussed had been discussed previously, and objected to any realignment which would change the configuration of the amenity center lot. He observed that his responsibility was to design for existing natural Bow as well as any additional run-off generated by the Waterford Parks development. He noted that the run-off from areas north of Ridgeview I drive were the problem of that development. The Planning & Zoning Commission generally concurred. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 24, 2000 Commission Member Kerr stated that there needed to be sufficient access to the Park. Ms. Sukup observed that the engineering issues should be resolved prior to final plat Mr. Murphy stated that the engineering has been done. PAGE Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member Kerr, and a second by Commission Member Smith, the Commission voted 4 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the item as submitted subject to staff recommendation as follows: Colonial Park Drive should be renamed Benton Drive; adequate capacity for storm water detention at predevelopment levels within drainage areas to prevent damage to park; and work the City staff on the alignment of the collector street east of the creek to connect to the current Benton Drive. The motion carried. Public Hearings Public Hearing — Consider amendments to the Zoning Ordinance a. Non -Residential Design Standards b. Definitions C. Schedule of Uses it. Height and Area Regulations e. Revisions to the Subdivision Ordinance. Ms. Sukup described the ordinances being reviewed. Chairman Obermeyer Opened the Public Hearing. With no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed. Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member Grimes and a second by Commission Member Kerr, the Commission voted 4 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to re -open the Public Hearing. The motion carried. The public hearing was reopened so the item could be tabled if that was the pleasure of the Commission. Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member Kerr and a second by Commission Member Grimes, the Commission voted 4 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to continue the Public Hearing on March 9, 2000. The motion carried. Non-residential design standards — Ms. Sukup stated that she has not changed anything in this since they saw it last. Commission Member Kerr stated that he would like to remove the word "shall" from the document and no passive voice. �"j Commission Member Kerr discussed the tree ordinance and stated that the builder should only get credit for one tree on a residential lot (no matter how many they actually plant), to reduce the El l number of trees they would be allowed to remove PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 24, 2000 PAGES Other Business a. Discuss a schedule for revisions to Thoroughfare Plan. b. Discuss a schedule for revisions to Comprehensive Plan. Adioum Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member Smith and a second by Commission Member Grimes, the Commission voted 4 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to Adjourn the February 24, 2000 meeting at 10: 54 p.m. The motion carried. e mi tes roved this 7 day of / C Cr-�-c i§99 7 Ross r ey iainnan Pamela S i Secretary I