HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2000 - 05/25 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 25, 2000
ATTENDANCE:
Commission Members Present,
Ross Obermeyer, Chairman
Alan Grimes
Jeff McGregor
Lauri Blake
Gary Caplinger
Mark Pacheco, Secretary
Commission Members Absent:
Randel West
City Staff Present:
Marina Sukup, Director of Planning
Stan Solamillo, Planner
Tom Keener, Development Coordinator
Sally Leeper, Project Coordinator
Pam Conway, Administrative Secretary
Dan Tracy, P.E.. Civil Engineer
Peter Tian, P.E., Traffic Engineer
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 8:18 p.m. by Chairman Obermeyer, at the City Council Chambers, Allen Public
Library, Two Allen Civic Plaza, Allen, Texas
WORKSHOP
A joint meeting was held with the Allen City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
A presentation was given for the Central Business District and discussed.
REGULAR MEETING
Consent Agenda
Approve Minutes of April 27, 2000, Regular Meeting.
?. Approve Minutes of May 11, 2000, Regular Meeting.
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3 Final Plat— Consider a request for a Final Plat for Villages At Maxwell Creek, Phase
Two. The property is 144 residential lots on 29.814 ±acres of land located in the D.B.
Hearne Survey, Abstract No. 427, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described
as being located southeast of Bethany and Malone.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member Pacheco, and a second by
Commission Member Grimes, the Commission voted 6 I FAVOR and 0
OPPOSED to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried.
Regular Agenda
Public Hearings:
4. Public Hearing - Consider a request for a SUP -Specific Use Permit for Exxon Addition.
The property is 1.607 ± acres of land situated in the H. Weisel Survey, Abstract No
1026, and the J. Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 777, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas;
further described as being located at the southwest comer of S.H. 5 and Stacy Road.
Mr. Tom Keener, Development Coordinator, described the location of the site and the proposed
General Development Plan, including median cuts and mutual access easements. He noted that
staff had suggested minor realignments with which the applicant concurred and recommended
approval of the Specific Use Permit.
Robert Heiman, Glenn Engineering, 100 Decker, # 250, Irving, representing Exxon, stated that
he is in agreement with staffs comments.
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
McGregor and a second by Commission Member Blake, the Commission
voted 6 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request as submitted.
The motion carried.
5. Public Hearing - Consider a request for a SUP -Specific Use Permit for Big K -Mart
The property is situated in the Catherine Parsons Survey, Abstract No 711, the A. B.
Perrin Survey, Abstract No. 713, and the W.J. Jackson Survey, Abstract No. 484, being a
replat of Blocks D, E and F of the Bray Central One Addition, an addition to the City of
Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located northwest of U.S 75 and
McDermott Drive.
Mr. Tom Keener stated that an SUP is required for outdoor sales and display in Planned
Development No. 54. He described the request and staff s recommendation based on the parking
requirements and the limitation of sales items to plants, flowers and seasonal products such as
Christmas trees, pumpkins, and fire wood as shown on the site plan.
Chairman Obermeyer opened the Public Hearing.
With no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed.
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Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member Grimes
and a second by Commission Member Pacheco, the Commission voted 6 IN
FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request allowing storage inside
the fenced area only and allowing display and sale of seasonal items (plants,
flowers, Christmas trees, pumpkins, and firewood) on the sidewalk in front
of the Garden Center as indicated on the site plan.
6. Public Hearing - Consider a request to remove a Specific Use Permit for a Car Wash on
property described as being located in Abstract 484, Tract 3, City of Allen, Collin
County, Texas, further described as being located east of Central Expressway North and
southwest of Allen Drive.
Mr. Keener stated that this establishment is no longer in business and that the SUP should be
removed.
Chairman Obermeyer opened the Public Hearing.
Ms. Twila Foreman, 600 North Allen Drive, Allen, stated that she is in favor of this SUP being
removed.
With no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member McGregor and a second by
Commission Member Blake, the Commission voted 6 I FAVOR and 0
OPPOSED to remove the SUP as requested. The motion carried.
Commissioner Pacheco stated that he needed to abstain from items 7 and 8 at this time.
Commissioner Pacheco left the room at this time.
7 Public Hearing/Replat — Consider a request for a Replat for Enterprises Addition No.
2, a replat of Lots I D-1 and 1 D-2, Block I, an addition to the City of Allen, and being
16.254 acres of land out of the Rufus Sewell Survey, Abstract No. 875, Collin County,
Texas; further described as being located northeast of U.S. 75 and Ridgemont Drive
Mr. Keener stated that the item is in conformance with the subdivision regulations and staff
recommends approval.
Jack Evans, Pacheco Koch, 9401 LBJ Freeway, Suite 301, Dallas, stated that lot lines are being
moved slightly to the north
Chairman Obermeyer opened the Public Hearing.
With no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed.
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 request as submitted. The motion carried.
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Subdivision Plats
8 Combination Plat — Consider a request for a Combination Plat for Francis Tran
Addition, Lot 1, Block A. The property is 1.234 i acres of land situated in the James L.
Read Survey, Abstract No. 758, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located
north of McDermott Drive between Ash and Austin.
Mr Keener presented the item to the Commission and described the location of the site and the
surrounding development. He stated that staff recommends approval as submitted.
Mr. lack Evans, Pacheco Koch, stated that he requests approval for the plat
Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member Caplinger and a second by
Commission Member McGregor, the Commission voted 5 I FAVOR and
0 OPPOSED to approve the request as submitted. The motion carried.
Commissioner Pacheco returned to the bench at this time.
Other Business
Discussion Item — By Laws for the Planning & Zoning Commission
Chairman Obermeyer stated that he would like to form a subcommittee to write a draft of the By
laws and he volunteered to be on that committee. Commissioner Grimes also volunteered to be
on the committee. Commissioner Pacheco stated that he would try to make the meetings of the
subcommittee.
Chairman Obermeyer stated that he would try to have a draft ready by the June 22, 2000
Planning meeting.
Ms. Sally Leeper reminded the Commission of the retirement party on Wednesday, May 31,
2000 for Bill Petty, Director of Community Development,
Adioum
Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member McGregor a second by
Commission Member Grimes, the Commission voted 6IN FAVOR
and 0 OPPOSED to Adjourn the May 25, 2000 meeting at 9:27 p.m.
These minutes approved this day ofAi 2000.
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