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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2000 - 07/13 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 13, 2000 ATTENDANCE: Commission Members Present: Ross Obermeyer, Chairman Alan Grimes Jeff McGregor, Vice Chairman Lauri Blake Gary Caplinger Mark Pacheco, Secretary Commission Members Absent: None City Staff Present: Marina Sukup, Director of Planning Tom Keener, Development Coordinator Sally Leeper, Project Coordinator Pam Conway, Administrative Secretary John Baumgartner, Director of Engineering Jason Marshall, City Attorney's Office CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A OUORUM: With a quorum of the Commission Members present, the Allen Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Chairman Obermeyer, at the City Council Chambers, Allen City Hall, One Allen Civic Plaza, Allen, Texas. WORKSHOP Questions and Corrections to Current Agenda. Discussion of Consent Agenda and Regular Agenda Items Items of Interest 1. Presentation by Citizen Committee for the Library Bond Election. Cal Calvin, 1406 Ambrose Drive, Allen, representing the Citizen Committee for the Library Bond Election, addressed the Commission. He stated that the bond election would be on August 12, 2000. He presented facts in support of the bond election. Open Commission Discussion None PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JULY 13, 2000 PAGE 2 Adioununen[ REGULAR MEETING Consent Aeenda Approve Minutes of lune 22, 2000, Regular Meeting. Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member Blake and a second by Commission Member McGregor the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the consent agenda as corrected. The motion carried. Regular Aeenda Public Hearings: 2 Public Hearing - Consider an amendment to the Allen Thoroughfare Plan, by amending the 1998 Comprehensive Plan, Ordinance No. 1616-7-98. Ms. Sukup, Director of Planning and Development, summarized proposed amendments to the Thoroughfare Plan, including comments received from the Town of Parker, the Town of Fairview, the City of Plano, and the City of McKinney and made a recommendation for approval. Chairman Obermeyer opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Bobby Curtis, Execttve Director of Facilities, Allen Independent School District discussed the realignment proposed for SL Mary's Drive and stated that the school is currently constructing a running tract in that area and that AISD is opposed to that realignment. He also objected to the realignment of Chaparral north of Easy Acres and the Town of Parker. Mr. Curtis noted that AISD expects to purchase a school site in the neighborhood of Ktttyhawk Estates within approximately two years and that the amendments to the Thoroughfare Plan would impact the site. Mr. Kirk Williams, 5400 Renaissance Tower, Dallas, Texas, representing Texas Capital Development, Inc., discussed the Thoroughfare Plan and St. Mary's Drive. He stated that St. Mary's Drive isn't called out on the Thoroughfare Plan. He stated that St. Mary's Drive is on the Circulation Plan and not the Thoroughfare Plan. He disagrees that St Mary's Drive should be on the Thoroughfare Plan. Brad Meyer, Carter & Burgess, representing Briar Ridge Investments, Inc. objected to the addition of a proposed collector crossing Rowlett Creek to Exchange Parkway in West Allen on the bans of cost and effect on the existing golf course. Jim Koch, Pacheco Koch Engineers, representing Texas Capital Development, Inc., stated that there should be some consideration of the proposed alignment regarding cost of extending St. Mary's and loss of trees. 14 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JULY 13, 2000 PAGE Mr. Dennis Axburg, 2518 Belmeade Drive, Carrollton, representing Texas Capital Development. Inc. stated that the alignment of St Mary's Drive needs a clearer definition. With no one else wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed. Commissioners Blake and Caplinger volunteered to serve on a subcommittee to review proposed changes to the Thoroughfare Plan. Chairman Obermeyer re -opened the public hearing. Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member Blake, and a second by Commission Member Caplinger, the Commission voted 6 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to table the public hearing to August 24, 2000. The motion carried. Subdivision Plats 3. Preliminary Plat — Consider a request for a Preliminary Plat for Twin Creeks Phase 4C. The property is 54 residential lots, a school site, and an amenity center on 115.28 acres of land situated in the James W Parsons Survey, Abstract No 704, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located northeast of Exchange Parkway and Alma Drive. Mr. Keener, Development Coordinator, stated that a hike and bike trail has been properly delineated. Commissioner Pacheco noted that the suffix on "Padre Court" should be corrected to "Padre Drive" Motion: Following brief discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member McGregor, and a second by Commission Member Pacheco. The Commission voted 6 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request. The motion carried. 4. Final Plat — Consider a Final Plat for Custer Meadows Phase B The property is 107 residential lots on 26.9544 i acres of land situated in the Jesse H. Gough Survey, Abstract No. 347, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being northeast of McDermott Drive and Custer Road. Mr. Keener presented the request to the Commission, noting that the petitioner has increased the fence row tree preservation easement to 7.5 feet on the south side of the property as required by the city regulations, and strongly recommended a connection to adjacent subdivisions. Mr. Kirk Williams, 5400 Renaissance Tower, Dallas, representing Texas Capital Development, Inc., requested approval without a connection as was approved by the preliminary plat. Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member McGregor, and a second by Commission Member Pacheco to approve the PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JULY 13, 2000 PAGE 4 request. The Commission voted 5 I FAVOR and 1 OPPOSED, with Commissioner Blake opposed. The motion carried. 5. Preliminary Plat — Consider a request for a Preliminary Plat for Maple Trail Addition. The property is 15.276 acres of land situated in the Peter Wetsel Survey, Abstract No. 990, Collin County, Texas; further described as being southwest of Pebblebrook and SHS Commissioner Pacheco recused himself as a partner in the engineering firm representing applicant. Mr. Keener stated that the petitioner has provided a tree survey and building footprints. He noted that the extension of St. Mary's Drive resulted in minimal tree loss in comparison to the loss which would result from the development. Mr. Keener recommended approval subject to the following. ✓ Written agreement concerning the construction and alignment of the hike and bike trail. ✓ Reconfiguration of the site plan to minimize tree loss ✓ Alignment of the St. Mary's Drive extension ✓ Topographic contour lines should be added to plat ✓ Landscaping plan ✓ Illumination plan ✓ Full approval of all engineering. Mr. Kirk Williams, 5400 Renaissance Tower, Dallas, representing the applicant; reviewed the history of the property regarding the realignment of St. Mary's and observed that a final plat had been approved, but that it had expired and was never filed. He requested approval, with all the requirements listed by staff, except for the requirement of the St. Mary's Drive extension. Rich Tomes, 1706 Westside Drive, Sherman, representing Cottonwood Creek Apartments, and Maple Trail Apartments; stated that the topography and cost cannot be justified to construct the extension of St. Mary's. Mr. Jason Marshall, City Attorney's Office, stated that the plat in the past has expired and is not relevant to tonight, except for possible reference. He stated that the job of the Commission is to consider the plat as it is in compliance with the ordinances, and then to approve or deny accordingly. Mr. Jim Koch, Pacheco Koch Engineers, representing Texas Capital Development, Inc. stated that what the requesting is for approval of a single lot, not engineering, not lot layouts. Mr. John Baumgartner, City Engineer, stated that there is a need for an east/west collector in this area. Motion: Following discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member Blake, and a second by Commission Member Grimes, the Commission voted 3 IN FAVOR and 2 OPPOSED to deny the request. Chairman Obermeyer and Commissioner McGregor were opposed. The motion carried. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JULY 13, 2000 PAGE Mn Kirk Williams requested certified reasons for denial in writing. 6. Public Hearing - Replat — Consider a request for a Replat Plat of Lots 12R1, 13A, 13B of Bray Central One Addition The property is 4.2 acres of land situated in the A. B. Perrin Survey, Abstract No 713, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located west of the US 75 service road and south of Village Way Mr. Keener presented the request to the Commission and noted the flag lot on the property, which was allowed at the time of submission of this request. Commissioner Pacheco noted that there needs to be radii where the two fire lane easements intersect. Chairman Obermeyer opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Mr Alan Alice, Cencor Realty Service, representing the applicant, stated that he appreciates consideration of the replat and requests approval. Mr. Tom Keener stated that canopies have been built inside the building line setback on lots 14 and 4R. He noted that canopies for fueling stations are permitted a dual building line setback of 40 feet and recommended approval. Chairman Obermeyer opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Motion: Following brief discussion a motion was made by Commission Member Grimes, and a second by Commission Member Caplinger. The Commission voted 6 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request. The motion carried. I V Motion: Following brief discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member McGregor, and a second by Commission Member Grimes. The Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request. The motion carried. 7 Public Hearing - Replat— Consider a request for a Replat for Bray Central One Addition, Lots IR, 3R1, 4R, SR, 14 15 and 16 of Bray Central One Addition, an addition to the City of Allen. The property is 29.32 acres of land out of the Catherine Parsons Survey, Abstract No 711, the A.B. Perrin Survey, Abstract No. 713 and the W.J. Jackson Survey, Abstract No. 484, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located at the northwest corner of U.S.75 and McDermott Drive. Mr. Tom Keener stated that canopies have been built inside the building line setback on lots 14 and 4R. He noted that canopies for fueling stations are permitted a dual building line setback of 40 feet and recommended approval. Chairman Obermeyer opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Motion: Following brief discussion a motion was made by Commission Member Grimes, and a second by Commission Member Caplinger. The Commission voted 6 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request. The motion carried. I V PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION �{ JULY 13, 2000 PAGE 6 Adiourn Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member McGregor, and a second by Commission Member Pacheco, the Commission voted 6 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to Adjourn the July 13, 2000 meeting at 11:05 p.m. The motion carried ese minutes approved this a %day of L 2000. oss Obermey r, airman Mark Pacheco, 5 cretary I