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Home My WebLink AboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2001 - 02/08 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION I FEBRUARY 8, 2000 ATTENDANCE: Commissioners Present Ross Obermeyer, Chairman Jeff McGregor, l" Vice Chair Lauri Blake, 2n4 Vice Chair Kenneth Harvey Alan Grimes Gary Caplinger Karolyn Nelson Commissioners Absent: None City Staff Present: Marina Sukup, Director of Planning & Development Pam Conway, Administrative Secretary Tom Keener, Development Coordinator Sally Leeper, Project Coordinator John Baumgartner, City Engineer Dennis Abraham, Civil Engineer 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 7:09 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 1. Update on Council — Ms Marina Sukup, Director of Planning & Development, reviewed the items approved at the February I, 2001 City Council meeting. 2. Discussion of Consent Agenda and Regular Agenda Items 3. Open Commission Discussion — Ms. Sukup gave a brief update on the CBD Design Review Committee. She also briefed the Commission on some upcoming items regarding SHI21/City of McKinney plan for the regional employment center. She also stated that some revisions/corrections will be forthcoming on the Allen Land Development Code and a committee will be needed for this review REGULAR AGENDA Consent Agenda i I Approve Minutes of January 25, 2001, Regular Meeting. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 8, 2001 PAGE Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes, and a second by Commissioner Blake, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve i the Consent Agenda with minor revisions as noted. The Motion Carried. Reaular Agenda Public Hearing — Consider a request to approve Specific Use Permit (SUP) No 85 for a Minor Automotive Repair on the remainder of Lot 2 in Tract 3 of Planned Development No. 3. The property is a 0.964 f acre tract of land situated in the William Perrin Survey, Abstract No. 708, Lot 2 of Bethany Center Two, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located near the northwest comer of S.H. 5 and Bethany Drive. Mr. Keener presented the background of the property and the site plan being requested. He stated that staff recommends approval subject to: 1. Limit of 10 vehicles stored outside at one time. 2. Limit outdoor storage for any vehicle to 48 hours within any 30 - day period, excluding Sunday. 3. Fire Lanes be constructed along the southern and western perimeters of the property prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy 4. Application for a Building Permit shall be made within six months from the effective date of this ordinance, unless an extension is obtained as provided for by the Allen Land Development Code 5. All automotive repairs shall be conducted within an enclosed budding Lew Ten Have, Chief Operating Officer of Christian Brothers, stated that they would comply with conditions imposed by the City, however he stated that he thought the definition of Minor Automotive Repair was somewhat unclear. They have proposed a nine bay facility, which would accommodate two vehicles per bay for a total of eighteen. He noted that sometimes people may drop off their cars during the night and that some cars are left overnight. He also indicated there may be some work done that would be considered Major Auto Repair. Mr. Jason Marshall, City Attorney, stated the decision that a zoning category fits into, is the decision of the staff, not the Commission. Any variance would have to go to the Board of Adjustment. Commissioner Harvey expressed concern about screening the facility from the bank property on the north. Mr Ten Have stated that the planting screen would be effective in screening the bays from view. Chairman Obermeyer opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Worley Stein, 205 Wildwood, Allen, representing the property owner north of this proposed facility (the bank). He stated that he has toured the McKinney facility and stated that he believes this facility to be an asset to the City of Allen. His concern is autos needing repairs may be stored in the parking lot. He also noted he bank's concern with security since the ATM machine is located adjacent to the site With no one else wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 8, 2001 PAGE Mr. Keener stated that clarification is needed to control outside storage of vehicles (maximum time limit, etc.) Mr. Marshall concurred, noting that prohibiting outdoor storage could be interpreted to include for drop-off or pickup. He further stated that if this is granted with no outside storage, that means NO outside storage. Motion: Following discussion, upon motion by Commissioner McGregor, and a second by Commissioner Harvey, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request subject to the following conditions: 1. Limit of 10 vehicles stored outside at one time. 2. Limit outdoor storage for any vehicle to 48 hours within any 30 - day period, excluding Sunday. 3. Fire Lanes be constructed along the southern and western perimeters of the property prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 4. Application for a Building Permit shall be made within six months from the effective date of this ordinance, unless an extension is obtained as provided for by the Allen Land Development Code 5. All automotive repairs shall be conducted within an enclosed building The motion carried. 2. Public Hearing— Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) No. 84 for a Restaurant/Private Club. The property is a 1.6532 f acre tract of land situated in a replat of Block F, Lot I -R of the Bray Central One Addition, Catherine Parsons Survey, Abstract No. 711, A.B. Perrin Survey, Abstract 484, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; further described as being located at the northwest comer of Village Way and the US 75 service road. Mr. Keener presented the background on the request and stated that staff recommends approval subject to the Site Plan, Building Elevations and Floor Plan, that a Building Permit shall be applied for within six (6) months from the effective date, unless an extension is obtained as provided for by the Allen Land Development Code, and the issuance and maintenance of applicable licenses and permit governing the sale of alcoholic beverages on the premises by the State of Texas. Tom Regoski, Architect on behalf of Steak and Ale Inc , addressed the filter system and smoking sections in the restaurant 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 Nelson, the Commission voted 7IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request subject to the following conditions: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 8, 2001 PAGE 4 (A) That the property shall be developed and used only in accordance with the Site Plan, Building Elevations and Floor Plan attached hereto as 7 Exhibits "B", "C" and "D" respectively, and made part thereof for all purposes, and which are hereby approved, (B) That a Building Permit or Certificate of Occupancy shall be applied for and secured within six (6) months from the effective date of this ordinance, unless an extension is obtained as provided for by the Allen Land Development Code, (C) The issuance and maintenance of applicable licenses and permit governing the sale of alcoholic beverages on the premises by the State of Texas. The motion carried. 3. General Development Plan — Consider a request for a General Development Plan for PD No. 88, Twin Creeks West on 169.03 acres of land, more or less, located in the Jesse Gough Survey, Abstract 347 and the Alfred Slack Survey, Abstract 854, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas located north of McDermott Drive, east of Custer Road and west of Twin Creeks Drive. Mr. Keener presented the alternative plans for the entrance, the phasing plan and presented the staff recommendation — approval subject to redesign of the entrance to the Patio Home section which would eliminate the "knuckle" at the entrance and the median width at the entry on McDermott Road should be reduced to 20 feet. Mike Robertson, Carter and Burgess on behalf of the applicant, stated he would answer any questions and requested consideration of a wider median in order to construct an entry feature Mr. John Baumgartner, P.E., City Engineer, stated that the extra width of the entrance causes traffic confusion. He stated that there are opportunities to design this differently. He also stated that Peter Tian, Traffic Engineer, did not recommend a deceleration lane. Chairman Obertneyer stated while he understands the desire for a grand entry, he saw no compelling reason to increase the median width beyond that recommended by the City Engineer. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner McGregor, and a second by Commissioner Blake, the Commission voted 7 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request subject to the redesign of the entrance to the Patio Home section which would eliminate the "knuckle" at the entrance and the median width at the entry on McDermott Road should be reduced to 20 feet. The motion carried. Other Business None Acton Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Nelson, and a second by Commissioner Caplinger, the Commission voted 7 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to Adjourn the February 8, 2001 meeting at 9:15 p.m. The motion carried. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 8, 2001 A These minutes approved this _2day of '-L<L 2004. oss O eno e , C rman Pam Conway —� l I PAGE