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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2000 - 11/09 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 9, 2000 ATTENDANCE: Commission Members Present: Ross Obermeyer, Chairman Jeff McGregor, Vice Chairman Kenneth Harvey Gary Caplinger Commission Members Absent: Karolyn Nelson Lauri Blake Alan Grimes City Staff Present Marina Sukup, Director of Planning Tom Keener, Development Coordinator Sally Leeper, Project Coordinator Pam Conway, Administrative Secretary Dennis Abraham, Civil Engineer Peter Tian, Traffic Engineer Don Horton, Director of Parks & Recreation 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 7:05 p.m. by Chairman Obermeyer, at the City Council Chambers, Allen City Hall, One Allen Civic Plaza, Allen, Texas. WORKSHOP • Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present • Update on Council Action — Ms. Marina Sukup, Director of Planning, stated that the Suncreek United Methodist Church request was approved by the City Council at their November 2, 2000 meeting. Ms. Sukup stated that the Council has directed staff to look at the ordinance regarding modular buildings. Ms. Sukup stated that the Council also discussed the Sign Ordinance amendments during their workshop on November 2. 2000, and the Sign Ordinance amendments will be on the Council agenda on December 7. 2000. • Discussion of Consent Agenda and Regular Agenda Items — Ms. Sukup briefly discussed the CBD Plan and stated that the City Council will be looking for a recommendation on the Plan. • Open Commission Discussion PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 9, 2000 REGULAR AGENDA PAGE Consent Agenda I Approve Minutes of October 26, 2000, Regular Meeting Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner McGregor, and a second by Commissioner Caplinger, the Commission voted 4 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the consent agenda. The Motion Carried. Regular Agenda General Development Plan 2. General Development Plan - Consider a request for a General Development Plan for Suncreek III, being 120 Residential Lots on 40 336 t acres of land, situated in the G W Ford Survey, Abstract No. 326, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located north on Hedgcoxe Road, east of Custer Road. Mr. Keener, Development Coordinator, described the surrounding property and described the pedestrian easements and HOA lots, and stated that the 15 -foot landscape easement delineated along Hedgcoxe and the alignment of Longwood would minimize tree loss on the McDermott Ranch. Mr. Keener stated that staff recommends approval of the request as submitted. Joel Robuck, 3816 Bryn Mawr, Dallas, requested approval of his request. Ms. Sukup stated that the General Development Plan allows the Commission input and gives direction to the developer. The preliminary plat should look substantially similar to the General Development Plan. Commissioner Harvey expressed concern with only 2 points of access to the subdivision. Mr. Keener stated that this meets subdivision requirements and fire safety requirements. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Caplinger, and a second by Commissioner Harvey, the Commission voted 4 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the General Development Plan for Suncreek III. The Motion Carried. Road Abandonment 3. Consider an ordinance to abandon a portion of Austin Drive, south of McDermott Drive. Mr. Keener stated that Austin Drive is adjacent to the west side of the railroad. The surrounding property is fully developed. No utilities are located in the proposed abandonment area. He stated that this street leads nowhere and staff recommends approval. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner McGregor, and a second by Commissioner Caplinger, the Commission voted 4 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the abandonment of a portion of Austin Drive, south of McDermott Drive. The Motion Carried. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 9, 2000 PAGE Public Hearings: 4. Public Hearing — consider a request to amend the SUP -Specific Use Permit for a Service Station on Tract 3 of Planned Development No. 3, to allow Minor Auto Repair for a Valvoline Instant Oil Change Facility The property is a .5083 t acre tract of land situated in the William Perrin Survey, Abstract No. 708, Lot I of Bethany Center Two, an addition to the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located at the northwest comer of S.H. 5 and Bethany Drive. Mr. Keener stated that Minor Automotive Repair requires a Specific Use Permit (SUP) in a SC - Shopping Center district. When the Wienerschnitzel was developed, a mutual access easement was required. Mr. Keener stated that a reduced 15 -foot landscape buffer along Bethany and a 10 -foot buffer along SH 5 are allowed as a result of right-of-way dedication. Staff recommends approval subject to: I Fire Marshal request that an off-site east/west fire lane be constmcted. 2 Five-foot sidewalks provided along SH5 and Bethany. Mr. Keener stated that the proponent is aware of these requirements and is in agreement. Mr. Keener stated that the Shopping Center district does have restrictions on outside storage. Mr. Robbie Wilson, Rowlett Oil Services Company, 6200 Dalrock Road, Rowlett. Texas, the Owner and Applicant, stated that there would be no engine repair, they do not sell tires, no cars would be left overnight, they do not store anything outside. He does fluid exchange Everything they do is completed in 15 minutes or less. Commissioner Caplinger stated he would like to see the Dumpster gate opening on the other side to shield it from the neighbor's view Mr Keener stated that they would discuss this with the applicant. Chairman Obermeyer opened the Public Hearing. With no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Harvey, and a second by Commissioner Caplinger, the Commission voted 4 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request subject to conditions as follows: 1. Off-site east/west fire lane be constructed. 2. Five-foot sidewalks along SH5 and Bethany. The Motion Carried. 5. Public Hearing— consider an ordinance to amend the 1998 Comprehensive Plan (Ordinance No. 1616-7-98) to replace the existing Chapter 13 with the proposed Central Business District Redevelopment Plan, and to consider various amendments to the Allen Land Development Code to implement the objectives of the Plan, including amending Article IV to establish zoning subdistricts, to regulate land uses and to establish height and area regulations within the CBD, also amending Appendix A to add definitions, and rezoning 40f acres from CBD -Central Business District to SC -Shopping Center. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 9, 2000 PAGE A. In order to implement the recommendations of the Plan, staff recommends the following amendments to Article IV of the Allen Land Development Code should also be considered: • Article IV - o Establish zoning sub -districts in the Central Business District (CBD), to wit, CBD -Mixed Use Residential/Retail, CBD-Office/Institutional, CBD -Office, CBD-ReouUOffice: CBD -Institutional, CBD -Medical Office/Medical Supply, CBD -Self -Storage and CBD -Transportation; o Establish Design Overlay District Nos. I and 2, and to make provisions for the Old Allen Historic Village; o Establish design requirements for Design Overlay Districts Nos I and 2; and o Add Section 4.15 Height and Area Regulations and to add Section 4.20.4 Schedule Of Permitted Uses and Section 4 20.5 Schedule of Accessory Uses; • Appendix A of the Allen Land Development Code to add definitions. B. An ordinance rezoning 40t acres of land located in the William Perrin and A.B. Perrin Surveys, Abstract Nos. 708 and 713, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, located north and south of McDermott Drive and east of U.S. 75 from CBD - Central Business District to SC -Shopping Center; Ms. Sukup presented the CBD Redevelopment Plan update. Ms. Sukup presented the background on the project and thanked the staff, Commission and the citizens for their participation and input into this project. Ms. Sukup discussed topics including: Zoning Subdistricts, CBD Future Land Use, Design Overlay Districts, Old Allen Historic Village, Infrastructure—including costs, Trails, Parking Alternatives, Library/Performing Arts Center, Design Concepts, and Financing alternatives, etc. Ms. Sukup stated that there are several tasks yet to be done. She stated that we need to extend Allen Streetscape Image Study to CBD streets, incorporate trail design from consolidated Alternative Transportation and Recreational Trail Plan, complete Old Allen Historical Village layout, detailed flood study of Stream 2G3, evaluate financing alternative, identify funding sources, and preservation ordinances. Ms. Sukup stated that currently there are no setbacks in the CBD. This places regulations where none currently exist on any new occupant or development-4hey would have to comply with these regulations. She stated that this is a long-range plan Chairman Obermeyer opened the Public Hearing. Kenneth Lindsey, 213 Ellis Drive, Allenwood Estates Addition, stated that Allenwood Estates needs a dedicated park. He sees the economic need for the office; however, expressed concern about office development being placed adjacent to their property He stated that Allenwood has been left out and he would like to see a park dedicated to that area. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 9, 2000 PAGES Ms. Sukup stated that the Plan would actually protect that neighborhood because of the new setback requirements. Currently there are no setbacks required in the CBD, and the Plan would require a 30 -ft. setback on any office development adjacent to residential. Gene Jackson, 5785 County Road 317, McKinney, questioned if all property owners were notified? He stated that he did not know about the community meetings. He owns over 3 acres at Coats and Cedar (self -storage units). He discussed the taxes on his property He wondered what the time frame is for this development. He stated he feels he is held hostage because he can't build any more storage units to increase his income He has no control over his property He proposed the City set the taxes that he pays to be reasonable. Chairman Obermeyer stated that this body (the Planning Commission) has no control/authority overtaxes. Eric Willard, 612 Heffner, owns property on Main, commented that as a member of Leadership Allen, he wanted to thank those who worked so hard on this project. He stated that his question is that there is an unpaved alley behind Legacy Bank, and he wondered if it would go away He questioned a rear service drive, which is shown on the plan. Ms. Sukup stated that Belmont should not be considered a street for any purpose, the alley would be improved and is included in the cost estimates Chairman Obermeyer closed the Public Hearing. Mark Pacheco, 708 Henderson CL, Allen, a member of the Planning & Zoning Commission's CBD Committee, stated how much work staff and the community has put into this project He stated that we are trying to develop a plan, and it may not address every single individual need. This is what the community has expressed a desire for and the designers have recommended. He stated that we need to promote the CBD purpose. He didn't see in the presentation any input from the Allen Economic Development Corporation (AEDC). He stated that we need their involvement for this to work. His hope is to find a way to involve the AEDC. Ms. Sukup stated that the Planning Department is not involved in Economic Development, and that the implementation of the plan is as important as the plan itself. Commissioner McGregor stated that he sees this as the first step, and it will change with development and demand. He stated this would he an excellent benefit to the City Commissioner McGregor questioned the uses in the Institutional Office Subdistrict. Ms Sukup stated that that is where the Library Performing Arts Center will be located Ms. Sukup also discussed the curve on Allen Drive and stated that it is a dangerous curve and it will be straightened out. Commissioner Harvey stated that there would be considerable input on this plan, and he sees this as a first step. Asa new Commissioner, he is pleased and excited to become apart of this project. Commissioner Caplinger also agreed that this is a great start. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 9, 2000 PAGE The Commission reviewed the boundaries of the property being proposed for removal from the CBD to SC -Shopping Center uses. They considered Shopping Center as appropriate for this area as it is not directly related to the CBD and is fully developed at this time with Shopping Center uses. Motion: Upon a motion by Commission Member McGregor, and a second by Commission Member Caplinger, the Commission voted 41N FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to recommend approval for the amendment of the 1998 Comprehensive Plan (Ordinance No. 1616-7-98) to replace the existing Chapter 13 with the proposed Central Business District Redevelopment Plan, and to consider various amendments to the Allen Land Development Code to implement the objectives of the Plan, including amending Article IV to establish zoning subdistricts, to regulate land uses and to establish height and area regulations within the CBD, also amending Appendix A to add definitions, and rezoning 40t acres from CBD -Central Business District to SC -Shopping Center. The Motion Carried. Other Business • Review Upcoming Agenda Items - The next Planning Commission meeting will be on Tuesday, November 21, 2000. The joint meeting with the City Council on the CBD will be held on November 30, 2000 at the Library. • Committee Reports- none Adjourn Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Caplinger, and a second by Commissioner McGregor, the Commission voted 4 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the November 9, 2000 meeting at 9:25 p.m. The motion carried. These minutes approved this - -5 day of /UG ; ("/e 2000. oss e ey . uman Pam Conway