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REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 27, 2000
ATTENDANCE:
Commission Members Present:
Ross Obermeyer. Chairman
Alan Grimes
Lauri Blake
Gary Caplinger
Commission Members Absent:
Mark Pacheco
Randal West
Jeff McGregor
City Staff Present
Marina Sukup, Director of Planning
Stan Solamillo, Planner
Pam Conway, Administrative Secretary
Tom Keener, Development Coordinator
Dan Tracy, P.E., Civil Engineer
Peter Tian, P.E., Traffic Engineer
Don Horton, Director of Parks
Jason Marshall, City Attorney's Office
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM:
With a quorum of the Commission Members present, the Allen Planning & Zoning Commission was
called to order at 7:08 p.m. by Chairman Obermeyer, at the City Council Chambers, Allen Public
Library, Two Allen Civic Plaza, Allen, Texas.
WORKSHOP
Items of Interest.
1. Update on Council Actions
2. Update on Ordinance revisions
General Development Plans
Twin Creeks 4c —Review General Development Plan
Mr. Brad Meyer, Carter & Burgess, presented the request to the Commission. He described the
location of an amenity center and park. The school site was also discussed.
4. Glendover Park— Review General Development Plan
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Mr. Keener, Development Coordinator, presented the item, as no proponent was present. He
stated that staff has requested a connection to Alma Drive aligned with the main access street
into the Crossing at Waterford project and the city park.
Chairman Oberrneyer stated that improvement is needed for traffic circulation.
Warrin Corwin, Corwin Enginering, arrived and provided the existing Preliminary Plat for
Glendover Park.
David Booth, D.R. Horton, was also present for any questions.
REGULAR MEETING
Consent Agenda
I. Approve Minutes of April 13, 2000, Regular Meeting.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member Grimes and a second by
Commission Member Blake, the Commission voted 4 I FAVOR and 0
OPPOSED to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried.
Regular Aeenda
Tabled Item
2, Public Hearing/Tabled Item —Consider a request for a revised Specific Use Permit (SUP)
for a Fueling Station. The property is 1.01 t acres (44,001 square feet) of land being part of
Lot 2 of Mr. Quik Addition No. 2, an Addition in the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas;
further described as being located at 1019 South Greenville Avenue.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member Blake and a second by
Commission Member Caplinger, the Commission voted 4 I FAVOR and 0
OPPOSED to remove the item from the table. The motion carried.
Ms. Sukup, Director of Planning, stated that the applicant has submitted a drawing as requested
by the Commission at the last meeting.
Commissioner Grimes stated that in addition to the comments noted in the minutes of the April
13, 2000 meeting, he would like to have the dumpster screened and a row of shrubs planted
along the rear property line.
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 Blake,
and a second by Commission Member Grimes, the Commission voted 4
IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request with the additional
stipulations that an eight foot wall screening adjacent residential property
be required for any additional development on the property, and that the
dumpster be screened and a row of shrubs planted along the rear property
line. The Motion Carried.
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Public Hearings
3. Public Hearing/Residential Replat - Glendover Park II — Consider a Residential Replat for
Glendover Park Phase 11, lots 28 — 42, Block E. The property is 3.099± acres of land situated in
the Mary Standifer Survey, Abstract No. 812, and the J. W Parsons Survey, Abstract No. 705,
City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being on Ballantrae Drive between
Alma Drive and Landsford Drive.
Mr. Keener, Development Coordinator, presented the item to the Commission. He stated that the
applicant is increasing the tree row easement on lots 28 — 42. The maintenance of the tree row
will be the prerogative of the residential property owner once the lots are sold.
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 Grimes,
and a second by Commission Member Caplinger, the Commission voted 4
IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve as presented. The motion
carried.
4. Public Hearing/Residential Replat - Consider a Residential Replat for Parkside No. 4, Lots
18, 19 and 20, Block H. The property is 0.545 ± acres of land situated in the Simon Burns
Survey, Abstract No. 92, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being
located west of Malone Road and north of Bethany Drive.
Mr. Keener presented the request to the Commission. He stated that this replat is for the purpose
of combining three lots to develop an amenity center for the development. Staff recommends
approval as submitted.
Tony Krauska, Kurtz Bedford, answered questions from the Commission.
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 Blake,
and a second by Commission Member Grimes, the Commission voted 4 I
FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request as presented. The
Motion Carried.
5. Public Hearing/Replat— Consider a request for a Replat for Ridgeview Memorial Park, Lots I
& 2, Block A. The property is 65 897 ± acres of land situated in the George Phillips Survey,
Abstract No. 701, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located
southwest of U.S. 75 and Ridgeview Drive.
Mr. Keener presented the item to the Commission. He stated that staff recommends
approval subject to the following conditions:
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1. Dedication of right-of-way for Ridgeview Drive, including jug -handle approach to
the bridge structure over U.S. 75 in accordance with the Major Thoroughfare Plan
and the subdivision regulations
2. The addition of Owner/developer time and address in the lower right hand corner
3. Revision of legal description and owner's certificate to correspond to plat time.
4. Approval of all engineering.
Mr. Keener stated that the Right of Way (ROW) for Ridgeview Drive is critical to the City
Mr. Don Paschal, 916 Wilshire CL, McKinney, representing Turrentine Jackson Funeral Home,
stated that he is concerned with the City's request of ROW for Ridgeview Drive. He stated that
in 1985 the Funeral Home provided ROW per the request of the City. He stated that it is their
position that since the property has been legally platted, and ROW was complied with and
dedication made in 1985, he stated that the City has no authority to require additional ROW
Mr. Pascal reported that in discussions with The Texas Department of Transportation, TxDOT
had indicated that the existing bridge at Ridgeview Drive does not connect with any system
roadways in the Town of Fairview and that it could be a candidate for removal, and that if it
were rebuilt that it would be located north of this property He indicated that he would be happy
to work with staff in resolving these issues.
Mr. Keener stated that in 1985 Ridgeview was not considered a major thoroughfare. The City is
now asking for additional ROW in addition to the 15 feet already dedicated.
!.7 Mr. Jason Marshall, City Attorney's office, addressed the comments that the City has no legal
® right to request additional ROW Mr. Marshall stated that it is not uncommon that a replat is
needed to request additional ROW Mr. Marshall suggested that Commission could approve the
preliminary plat subject to working out the ROW issues
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 Blake,
and a second by Commission Member Caplinger, the Commission voted 4
IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request subject to the
following conditions:
1. Dedication of right-of-way for Ridgeview Drive, including jug-
handle approach to the bridge structure over U.S. 75 in
accordance with the Major Thoroughfare Plan and the
subdivision regulations.
2. The addition of Owner/developer name and address in the lower
right hand corner
3. Revision of legal description and owner's certificate to
correspond to plat name.
4. Approval of all engineering.
The motion carried.
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6. Public Hearing/Replat — Consider a request for a Replat for Allen Retail Central Lot 4, Block
A for Lone Star Self Storage The property is 4.7614 ± acres of land situated in the Michael See
Survey, Abstract No. 543, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being
located south of McDermott and east of Waters Road.
Mr. Keener presented the item to the Commission. Mr. Keener noted an additional condition not
listed on the Commission's Communication that a 30' radii would be required on the fire time to
facilitate fire truck turning (Call notes 17 and 19). He stated that staff recommends approval of
this request as a preliminary replat, subject to the ROW dimensions for Watters Road be
corrected to reflect previous dedication conditions, and the call notes be corrected.
The proponent was not present. The Commission observed that the proposed budding footprint
would need to be adjusted if the radius was increased as recommended.
Ms Sukup noted that staff recommended preliminary approval only, and that applicant would
need to secure final approval from the Commission once the corrections had been made.
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 Grimes,
and a second by Commission Member Blake, the Commission voted 4 I
FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve with the conditions as follows:
1. Right -of -Way dimensions for Watters Road be corrected to reflect
previous dedication.
2. Curve radius be increased to 30'-0" (Call notes 17 and 19).
3. Approve as a Preliminary Replat.
The Motion Carried.
7 Public Hearing/Replat— Consider a request for a Replat for Century Retail Addition, Lot 3A
for Dickey's Office Building. The property is 1.900 ±acres of land situated in the William
Perrin Survey, Abstract No 708, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being
located south of McDermott between U.S. 75 and Century Parkway.
Mr. Keener presented the request to the Commission. He described the property and the
surrounding development. He stated that staff recommends approval as submitted. He noted
that the while applicant was prepared to dedicate one half of the right-of-way, the extension of
Butler Drive to the west should occur from the FSI property in a generally straight alignment to
the U.S 75 access road The segment of "street" providing access to this property should remain
a private commercial way, rather than a dedicated public street because of existing infrastructure.
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 Grimes,
and a second by Commission Member Blake, the Commission voted 4 I
FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve as submitted. The motion carried.
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8 Public Hearing/Replat— Consider a request for a Replat for the Allen Educational Park, Lot 1,
Block A for the Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium. The property is 10.840 t acres of land situated
in the Henry Weisel Survey, Abstract No. 1026, and the Lewis Weisel Survey, Abstract No.
978, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located southwest of
Exchange Parkway and Rivercrest Boulevard.
Mr. Keener presented the request to the Commission. The purpose of the replat was to adjust
fire lanes to meet the requirements of the Natatorium. He stated that the replat conforms to the
development standards and staff recommends approval.
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 Blake,
and a second by Commission Member Caplinger, the Commission voted 4
IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve as presented. The motion carried.
9 Public Hearing/Replat— Consider a Final Plat (Replat) for the Attic Storage. The property
contains 3.858 3 acres of land situated in the James Read Survey, Abstract No. 758, City of
Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located along the south side of East
Coats Drive.
Mr. Keener presented the item to the Commission. All of the development regulations have
been satisfied and staff recommends approval.
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 Blake,
and a second by Commission Member Grimes, the Commission voted 4 I
FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the item as presented. The motion
carried.
10. Public Hearing—Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for Dry Clean World
The property is 0.588 t acres of land situated in the James L. Read Survey, Abstract No.
758, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located on Ash
between Belmont Drive and McDermott Drive.
Mr. Stan Solamillo, Planner, presented the item to the Commission. He noted that staff
recommendations 3 and 4 on the Commissioner's Communication form have already been met
Mr. Solamillo described the background of the property and briefly described the details of the
request. He presented the elevations and stated it would be 100% masonry
Ms. Sukup described the ROW dedications, and stated that the actual ROW dedication will be
done at platting. Van Appachea, representing Francis Tran Enterprises, stated that he is aware of
and willing to dedicate the ROW
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Chairman Obermeyer stated that the dedication would be recommended in the zoning to be
addressed at platting.
Chairman Obermeyer Opened the Public Hearing.
With no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Jason Marshall noted that several issues listed in staff information were appropriate for
consideration at the time of platting, rather than as conditions of the Specific Use Permit,
including issues associated with street dedication and impact fees.
Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member Blake,
and a second by Commission Member Grimes, the Commission voted 4 I
FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the Specific Use Permit subject to the
site plan and proponent securing a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) within
six months of Council approval of the SUP. The motion carried.
Subdivision Plats
11. Preliminary Plat—Consider a Preliminary Plat for Auburn Springs containing 331
residential lots on 94.569 acres of land situated in the W itsaul Fisher Survey, Abstract No.
323 in the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located at the
northeast corner of Main Street and Malone Road.
Mr. Keener presented the item to the Commission. He described the property location and the
zoning on the property. He stated that Clear Springs is a single loaded street as requested by the
Parks Department to facilitate access to the park. He stated that a hike and bike trail would be
constructed within the park and that two small parking areas would constructed by the proponent
within the park property. He stated that development regulations are satisfied
Chairman Oberneyer questioned the condition "engineering approval" Ms. Sukup stated that
every Preliminary Plat would be subject to final engineering approval. A final plat will not be
accepted until engineering has been accepted.
Ms. Sukup stated that the roadway impact fees will take care of the roads — per current
ordinance.
John Papagolos, Papagolos Development, 5225 Village Creek Dr., Suite 300, Plano, Developer,
discussed the relocation of the amenity center. He stated that they would work with staff to
either relocate or eliminate that altogether, noting that there was no city requirement for an
amenity center.
Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member Blake,
and a second by Commission Member Caplinger, the Commission voted 4
IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the plat subject to working out a
more central location for the amenity center. The motion carried.
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12. Combination Plat — Consider a Combination Plat for Victoria Gardens. The property is 6.472
acres of land situated in the David Weisel Survey, Abstract No. 977, City of Allen, Collin
County, Texas; further described as being located at the southwest quadrant of McDermott Drive
and Jupiter Road.
Mr. Keener presented the request to the Commission. He stated that a hike and bike traii would
be constructed and stated that staff recommends approval as submitted.
Mr. John Griffin, McKinney, stated that he is happy to be moving forward with the project.
Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member Grimes,
and a second by Commission Member Blake, the Commission voted 4 I
FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve as submitted. The motion carried.
13 Combination Plat— Consider a Combination Plat for Lowes -Allen Addition. The property is
17.3745 ± acres of land situated in the Catherine Parsons Survey, Abstract No 711, City of
Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located north of McDermott Drive
between Benton Drive and Watters Road.
Mr Keener presented the item to the Commission and following brief discussion, stated that
staff recommends approval as submitted.
John David Cross, RLK Engineering, 803 East Main, stated that he appreciates working with
staff and requests approval of the item.
Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member Blake,
and a second by Commission Member Caplinger, the Commission voted 4
IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve as submitted. The motion
carried.
Tabled Item
13 Public Hearing/Tabled Item — Consider amendments to the Zoning Ordinance as follows:
a. Article 11 - Boards and Commissions
b. Article IV —Zoning, including Schedule of Principle Uses, Accessory Uses, etc.
Chairman Obermeyer stated that he would like an opportunity to discuss these articles further
before making a recommendation.
Motion: A motion was made by Commission Member Blake, and a second by
Commission Member Grimes, the Commission voted 4 IN FAVOR and 0
OPPOSED to remove the item from the table. The motion carried.
Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member Grimes,
and a second by Commission Member Caplinger, the Commission voted 4
IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to forward items (a) and (b) to the City
Council. The motion carried.
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Other Business
1 Mr. Jason Marshall reminded the Commission that Texas Southwest Legal Foundation will have
a seminar in Richardson in June and encouraged participation.
Adiourn
Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member Grimes a second by
Commission Member Blake, the Commission voted 4 I FAVOR and 0
OPPOSED to Adjourn the April 27, 2000 meeting at 10:19 p.m.
ZZese mmu[e proved this a5 d�ay/(o/f�� %Ylr 2000.