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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2000 - 11/21 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION 1 NOVEMBER 21, 2000 ATTENDANCE. Commissioners Present: Ross Obermeyer, Chairman Jeff McGregor, Vice Chairman Kenneth Harvey Gary Caplinger Lauri Blake Karolyn Nelson Commissioners Absent Alan Grimes Citv Staff Present: Tom Keener, Development Coordinator Sally Leeper, Project Coordinator Pam Conway, Administrative Secretary John Baumgartner, City Engineer Peter Tian, Traffic Engineer Don Horton, Director of Parks and Recreation Jason Marshall, City Attorney's Office CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM With a quorum of the Commissioners present, the Allen Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at 7' 10 p.m. by Chairman Obermeyer, at the City Council Chambers, Allen City Hall, One Allen Civic Plaza, Allen, Texas. WORKSHOP Discussion of Proposed Amendments to the Thoroughfare Plan on a collector street located north of Exchange Parkway, south of Stacy Road, east of U.S. 75 and west of S.H 5 — Mr. Tom Keener, Development Coordinator, stated that at the December 14, 2000 Planning meeting there will be a public hearing on a proposal to amend the Thoroughfare Plan He provided a drawing of the collector proposed for amendment and showed the connections. He briefly discussed the proposed alignment. Mr. Keener stated that this is a critical roadway, as it would be the primary roadway extending from Stacy Road to Exchange Parkway, between SH 5 and US 75 He stated that the purpose of this workshop is to provide the Commission with information for study before the December 10 public hearing. Mr. David Pitstick, Director of Allen Economic Development Corporation, indicated that the intent of this workshop is to attempt to avoid delay PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 21, 2000 PAGE Chairman Obenneyer stated that they would study the material and hold a public hearing on December 14ih to consider the amendment, but that presentations from the proponents/developers or other interested parties would not be heard tonight. Commissioner Blake stated that she appreciated the proponents' presence tonight and that it indicates to the Commission the importance of the request 2. Update on Council Action —No update was given. 3. Discussion of Consent Agenda and Regular Agenda Items —Due to lack of time, no discussion was held. 4. Open Commission Discussion— none. REGULAR AGENDA Consent Aeenda Approve Minutes of November 9, 2000, Regular Meeting. 2. Final Plat— Consider a request by D.R. Horton — Texas Ltd., for a Final Plat for Glendover Park Phase VIII. The property is 41 residential lots on 11.010 f acres of land situated in the J. W Parsons Survey, Abstract No. 705, Mary Standifer Survey, Abstract No 812, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located at the northwest corner of Alma Drive and Canterbury Drive. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner McGregor, and a second by Commissioner Caplinger, the Commission voted 6 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the consent agenda. The Motion Carried. Regular Aeenda Combination Plat— Consider a request for a Combination Plat by Texas Capital Development Corp. for Maple Trail Addition. The property is 2 lots on 15.275 f acres of land situated in the Peter Wetsel Survey, Abstract No. 990, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located southwest of the intersection of Pebblebrook Drive and S H.5 Mr. Tom Keener described the flared design of St Mary's Drive as it approached the creek, and stated that it is designed in this way in order to allow the City and the developer flexibility Mr. Keener stated that staff approval is subject to the following: Stabilization or certification from a registered professional engineer that the eastern creek bank is stable, and Horizontal/vertical alignment for St. Mary's to the western bank of the creek. Approval of construction drawings by the City Engineer. Mr. John Baumgartner, City Engineer, stated that with regard to the alignment of St. Mary's, the Hued design allows flexibility and Engineering is satisfied. However; the developers are PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 21, 2000 PAGE required to dedicate the floodplain to the City— this plat does not represent the fully dedicated floodplain. All other conditions are met. Mr Dennis Axburg, AWA Architects, representing the developer, 17300 Dallas Parkway, Suite 3090, stated that staff has been very helpful He agreed that the floodplain is the only unresolved item at this time. He stated that the intention is to protect anything built close to the floodplain. He stated that the problem is to be sure that what's shown on the plat is dedicated in the proper area and he requested that he be allowed to make that change to the plat. Commissioner Harvey questioned if the shared parking agreement had been accomplished? Mr. Axburg stated that is had been. Commissioner McGregor questioned Mr. Don Horton, Director of Parks, if he was satisfied Mr. Horton stated that this alignment is appropriate. Jeff Jones, 2200 Ross Ave., Dallas, the lender, stated that the FHA has an absolute deadline and they have no additional timing on this plat. Discussion was held regarding getting the plat approved tonight or at a special meeting. Time is a big issue and it was noted that a final plat cannot be approved with any conditions Mr. Jason Marshall, City Attorney's Office, questioned if this was just a matter of just putting it on the plat, or does an interpretation still need to be made? Mr. Baumgartner stated that this is something they can get put on the plat and bring it in tomorrow Mr Axburg stated that he would add the 620 designation to the plat regarding the floodplain issue Mr. Baumgartner stated that Engineering is satisfied with that proposal Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Blake, and a second by Commissioner McGregor, the Commission voted 6 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the plat including the verbiage to add 620 on the plat regarding the delineation for floodplain. The motion carried. Chairman Obenneyer stated he would not sign the plat it if the 620 delineation for Floodplain isn't on the plat. Public Hearings' 4. Public Hearing — Consider permanent zoning of (R-5) Residential 5 on It acres of land situated in Tract 10 of the J. Roberts Survey, Abstract No 777 of the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located on the north side of Exchange Parkway, east of Meadowgate Drive and west of Malone Road. Ms. Sally Leeper, Project Coordinator, stated that this item will be removed from the agenda. It has been discovered that this property was annexed and zoned many years ago. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 21, 2000 PAGE 5. Public Hearing - Consider permanent zoning of (R-5) Residential 5 on 2.5831± acres of land situated in Tract 11, Tract 9, and Tract 15 of the James T Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 777 of the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, further described as being located on the north side of Exchange Parkway, east of Allen Heights Drive and west of Malone Road. Ms. Leeper presented the item to the Commission and stated that this is initial zoning. Chairman Obermeyer opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Blake, and a second by Commissioner Harvey, the Commission voted 6 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request as presented. The motion carried. 6. Public Hearing — Consider permanent zoning of (R-5) Residential 5 on 3.6161± acres of land situated in Tract 5 and Tract 5-9 of the Simon Burns Survey, Abstract No 92, of the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located on the north side of Bethany Drive, east of Cheyenne Drive and west of Big Bend Drive. Ms. Leeper described the property and stated that this is also a request for initial zoning She stated R5 zoning surrounds this property and therefore is R5 residential zoning is being requested. Chairman Obermeyer opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner McGregor, and a second by Commissioner Blake, the Commission voted 6 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request as presented. The motion carried. Public Hearing— Consider permanent zoning of (LR) Local Retail on 4 0± acres of land described as Tract 5 and Tract 1 of the D.B. Heame Survey, Abstract No. 427, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being south of Bethany Drive, east of Malone Road, and west of Maxwell Creek Drive. Ms. Leeper presented the item and stated that this is the property where Country Day School is located. This will bring her into the Citv and allow her to remain as a Day School The property owners prefer the LR -Local Retail designation and City staff is comfortable with this also. Ms. Leeper stated that this zoning imposes no burden on this property. L Chairman Obermeyer opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION r NOVEMBER 21, 2000 PAGE 5 Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Harvey, and a second by Commissioner Caplinger, the Commission voted 6 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request as presented. The motion carried. 8. Public Hearing —Consider permanent zoning of (MF -18) Multi -family -18 on 10 179± acres of land described as Tinct 17 and Tract 18 of Abstract No. 491, McBain Jamison Survey, and (LR) Local Retail on 915± acres described as Lot I, Block I, of The Creek #01 Addition, City of Plano, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located at the northeast corner of S.H. 5 and Chaparral Road. Ms. Leeper stated that the acres are actually 9 15 not .915. There are 4 lots on this property She stated that staff recommends LR -Local Retail on 9.1 acres fronting SHS, and MF- 18 on the 10.2 acres to the east. Currently it is zoned LC -Light Commercial in Plano, however, more intense uses would be allowed in the LC -Light Commercial zoning that staff is not comfortable with; therefore staff is recommending LR -Local Retail. Chairman Obermeyer opened the public hearing. Mr. E. W Switzer, owner of The Creek Addition, wants to develop the property as retail and the back portion of the property as warehouse. He stated that Local Retail doesn't allow office/warehouse. This would be for their corporate offices. He stated that the existing convenience store would eventually be removed and redeveloped as retail. He stated he could have a plan before the Commission in about 60 days. He further stated that he was told by Plano and Allen that there would be no zoning change with the disannexation/annexation. Ms Leeper stated that staff would be agreeable to SC -Shopping Center zoning in place of the LR -Local Retail zoning, which would allow office/warehouse. Carol and Ray Christian, 1633 Collin Drive, Allen, questioned what is MF -18? They were concerned with setbacks and screening. Chairman Oberrneyer stated that MF -18 is a Multi -family zoning (apartments) which is the current zoning on this property in Plano The City of Allen is annexing this property with the same zoning. With no one else wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed Mr. Marshall stated that this does not prohibit the property owner from requesting additional zoning when he is ready to develop it. Mr Keener stated that he wanted to direct the Commission to consider the Comprehensive Plan and that the Plan has shown retail zoning for many years on this property Commissioner Caplinger questioned the sales of beer and wine and also was concerned because this is an entry point into Allen. Mr Marshall stated that this area is designated "wet" and alcohol sales are allowed by the Texas Alcohol Commission. This is something the City has no control over PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 21, 2000 PAGE Commissioner McGregor stated his preference is to stay with the LR -Local Retail zoning at this time. It was the consensus of the Commission that the LR recommendation was appropriate at this time. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Caplinger, and a second by Commissioner Nelson, the Commission voted 6 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the item as presented. The motion carried. Other Business • Review Upcoming Agenda Items — Ms. Leeper reminded the Commission of the Joint Workshop (CBD Redevelopment Plan) on November 30, 2000. • Committee Reports- none Adioum Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Caplinger, and a second by Commissioner Blake, the Commission voted 6 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to Adjourn the November 21, 2000 meeting at 9:05 p.m. The motion carried. e min es approved this �L' day of ��1-I'l'knn-71t-C'1'iL 2000. oss Obe , Chairman Pam Conway 0