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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2002 - 01/10 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 2002 ATTENDANCE: Commissioners Present: Ross Obeimeyer, Chairman Jeff McGregor, l" Vice Chair Alan Grimes Kenneth Harvey Lauri Blake Robin Sedlacek Commissioners Absent: Gary Caplinger, 2nd Vice Chair City Staff Present: Marina Sukup, Director of Planning David Hoover, Assistant Director of Planning Pam Conway, Administrative Secretary Sally Leeper, Planner John Baumgartner, Director of Engineering Dennis Abraham, Civil Engineer David Dodd. City Attorney's Office REGULAR AGENDA Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present With a quorum of the Commissioners present, the Allen Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Obermeyer, at the Allen City Hall Council Chambers, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas. Update on Council Action: Workshop briefing on Citizen Survey for Comprehensive Plan SUP No. 90 for Restaurant/Private Club for Later Gators Open Commission Discussion: CONSENT AGENDA I Approve Minutes of December 13, 2001, Regular Meeting. 2. Final Plat Extension - Consider a 60 day extension for filing the final plat for Allen Watters LP Addition, Block A, Lot 3, located at the southwest corner of McDermott Drive at Watters Road. 3. Final Plat— Consider a final plat for Allen Heritage Center. The property is a 49201 acre tract of land situated in the James L. Read Survey, Abstract No. 756, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; located north of McDermott Drive between the railroad and Ash Drive. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 2002 PAGE2 4, Final Plat— Consider a final plat for Woodland Park Addition, Phase 2. The property is 66 residential lots, 26.339+ acres, situated in the W Fisher Survey, Abstract No. 323, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; located at the northeast corner of Angel Parkway and Muir Woods Drive. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes, and a second by Commissioner Sedlacek, the Commission voted 6 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried. REGULAR AGENDA 5. Preliminary Plat— Consider a request for a preliminary plat for Crest Place Apartments. The property is 20.3121+ acres of land situated in the David Wetsel Survey, Abstract No. 977, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; located east of Jupiter Road, south of Roaming Road and Park Place Drive. Mr. David Hoover, Assistant Director, presented the item to the Commission. He stated that the Preliminary Plat is in conformance with the concept plan that was presented as a part of the zoning amendment to allow for the apartments. He stated that the one outstanding issue is the requirement for staking the Vail along the creek prior to a final plat. Mr. Hoover stated that the proponent is in agreement. The project will be developed in phases and the trail will be constructed with lot 2. The proponent, Mr. Mike Daniel, Nathan Meyer Engineers, Representing the Developer, 880 Park Lane was available to answer questions. Commissioner Sedheek questioned if the trail would connect to the school property Ms Sukup stated that that was not part of the approval of this plat and would have to be approved by the A LS.D Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Blake, and a second by Commissioner Harvey, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request subject to the trail being staked on the ground prior to the final plat. The motion carried. 6. Preliminary Plat — Consider a request for a preliminary plat for Alma Exchange Addition. The property is 5.85+ acres of land situated in the Henry Brandenburgh Survey, Abstract No. 110, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; located at the northeast comer of Alma Drive and Exchange Parkway Mr. Hoover presented the item to the Commission. He stated that the applicant has worked with staff to resolve issues associated with the General Development Plan. The only issue that needs to be resolved for the final plat is that of off-site easements for drainage and utilities. Staff would ask that the motion for approval include a requirement that these easements be resolved prior to application for a final plat. The proponent, Phil Abel, Representing the Developer, 5343 Vanderbilt, Dallas, stated that he is in agreement with the easement issue. He also stated that a fence would be constructed along the north property line of the first phase, but that the remainder would be complete once the balance of the proerty is developed. He noted that there was no actual residential construction adjacent to the tract at the present time. Chairman Obermeyer stated he would like to be able to insure that the fence was built at the proper time. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 2002 PAGE 3 Mr, David Dodd, Attorney, stated that it could be tied to the building permit or certificate of occupancy. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner McGregor, and a second by Commissioner Harvey, the Commission voted 6 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request subject to the off-site easements for drainage and utilities be resolved prior to application for a final plat. The motion carried. 7 Tabled Item/Public Hearing - Consider a request for Specific Use Permit No. 89 for outdoor storage and display on property currently zoned Planned Development No. 55, described as Home Depot, Lot 1, Block A, Allen Central Market Addition, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; located at the southeast corner of Watters Road and McDermott Drive Chairman Obermeyer stated that the public hearing remains open. Mr. Hoover presented the proposal to the Commission. He noted that ten parking spaces are lost although the development meets the parking requirement He further noted that all entrances and exits should be left open for easy ingress and egress The permit should be limited to those items specifically listed on Exhibit B, which are: Bagged goods Grills Plant good carts Plant Material Small Utility Traders Lawnmowers Storage Sheds Landscape timbers Propane tanks Fence panels Mr. Hoover stated that staff recommends approval as presented. Mike Clark, Winkelman & Assoc., 6750 Hillcrest Plaza, representing the owner, stated that Home Depot has initiated this request to use as a tool so they will know what can go where. Chairman Obermeyer stated that the public hearing remained open if anyone wished to speak. Doug Gallagher, 204 Glenwick, stated that although this body does not "police", they do set the rules He asked how clean and well kept does it have to be? He also questioned the loading zone filled up with the fencing materials, noting "scope creep" With no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Chairman Obenneyer stated that the enforcement process takes place if a complaint is made. Commissioner Sedlacek questioned the loading area being overly blocked, expressing concern with vehicle and pedestrian safety This concern was also expressed by Commissioner Harvey Mr. Clark stated that some of those areas are for walkways, etc. The entire area won't be blocked. The intent is to stack the material and customers pull-up and the material is loaded. Commissioner Blake pointed out that discrepancies between the exhibit and the language of the ordinance should be consistent. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 2002 PAGE 4 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 provided a clear dimensioned exhibit delineating the outside storage areas, showing ingress and egress and clarifying the loss of parking. The motion carried. 8. Public Hearing - Consider an ordinance amending Planned Development No. 69 to allow mini - warehouses (self storage) as an additional use. The current zoning on the property is PD No. 69 for SC -Shopping Center uses. The property is a 3.236± acre tract of land situated in the J. Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 777, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; located at the southwest comer of Stacy Road and Angel Parkway. Chairman Obermeyer opened the public hearing. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner McGregor, and a second by Commissioner Sedlacek, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to Table the item to the January 24, 2002 meeting. The motion carried. 9 Public Hearing —Consider an ordinance amending the Allen Land Development Code, Article 7, Zoning Development Standards Sections 7.03.5 and Section 7.07.3, and Article 8, Subdivision Regulations, Section 8.10.3 relating to the requirements for placement of utility services and provisions relating thereto. Mr. John Baumgartner, City Engineer, advised the Commission that the City Council has requested options to the current ordinance for utility service location. He stated that the primary concern of private utilities relates to their ability to shift the burden of additional capital costs associated with underground placement of utilities in a de -regulated market. The draft ordinance reflects the recommendation of the Staff. Chairman Obermeyer opened the public hearing. Steve Matthews, TXU Area Manager, 820 Wind Elm, stated that TXU's rates are set by the Public Utilities Act with tariffs based on overhead service. The incremental cost of non-standard installation is paid by a third party, usually the developer. Where there is no third party, the regulations governing public utilities are unclear as to the authority of the city to require that the utility absorb the added costs. Commissioner McGregor stated that he agrees with the principle of the proposal but he doesn't feel comfortable approving the proposal if the requirement would result in costs being transferred to the rate payers. Chairman Obermeyer, Commissioner Grimes and Commissioner Sedlacek indicated support for the proposal. Chairman Obenneyer stated that the new proposal actually gives more flexibility and is better than the current ordinance. With no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes, and a second by Commissioner Blake, the Commission voted 5 I FAVOR and 1 OPPOSED to approve the request as { presented. Commissioner McGregor was opposed. The motion carried. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 2002 PAGE 5 10. Discussion Items: • Consider Update to Comprehensive Plan • Citizen Survey Kurt Kizer, Representative from Leadership Allen XIII, 1109 Springfield Lane, presented an overview of the Citizen Survey for developing the 2002 Comprehensive Plan. He stated that the target date for the initial draft is January 25, 2002, to be finalized by the end of January, and distributed by the middle of February 2002 He stated that they would work with the City to develop the survey and to provide input. Mr. Kizer noted that past surveys have received an outstanding response in the City of Allen Chairman Obermeyer expressed his appreciation and stated how helpful this information will be. ZProposed Allen Streetscape Image Study s. Sukup briefly presented the background and reviewed the priorities for implementation. She requested additional input from the Commission. Commissioner Sedlacek questioned the funding. Mr. Baumgartner stated that most of the money was street specific, and he described the various factors. Ms. Sukup stated that this is scheduled to go before the City Council on February 21, 2002 Other Business • Review Upcoming Agenda Items • Committee Reports Adiourn Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner McGregor, and a second by Commissioner Grimes, the Commission voted 6 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to Adjourn the January 10, 2002 meeting at 9:20 p.m. The motion carried. TWntesove his�day of200$ ohamar. or Conway 0