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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2001 - 10/11 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION L OCTOBER 11, 2001 ATTENDANCE: Commissioners Present: Ross Obermeyer, Chairman Jeff McGregor, I" Vice Chair Gary Caplinger, 2"d Vice Chair Lauri Blake, Alan Grimes Kenneth Harvey Robin Sedlacek Commissioners Absent: None City Staff Present: Marina Sukup, Director of Planning & Development David Hoover, Asst. Director of Planning & Development Sally Leeper, Project Coordinator Dennis Abraham, Civil Engineer Peter Tian, Traffic 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: Ms. Sukup, Director of Planning, updated the Commission on the Council action at their September 20, 2001, meeting. The Capital Improvement Program was adopted by ordinance on the consent agenda. Open Commission Discussion: Chairman Obermeyer welcomed Robin Sedlacek to the Commission. Chairman Obermeyer indicated that a volunteer had been requested to serve on an ad hoc committee with the Allen Economic Development Corporation for the review of the SH 121 corridor. Commissioner McGregor indicated he would serve on this committee, with Chairman Oberrneyer as a backup member. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OCTOBER 11, 2001 PAGE 2 CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve Minutes of September 27, 2001, Regular Meeting. Request for Extension — Consider a request for a 60 -day extension for a Final Plat for Auburn Springs Phase One located on 16.584 acres out of the W itsaul Fisher Survey, Abstract 323 on Main Street east of Malone and west of the proposed Angel Parkway; and for a 60 -day extension for a Final Plat for Auburn Springs Phase Two located on 32.518 acres out of the Witsaul Fisher Survye, Abstract 323 on Main Street east of Malone and west of the proposed Angel Parkway. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes, and a second by Commissioner Blake, the Commission voted 7 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried. REGULAR AGENDA Election of Officers— Chairman, First Vice -Chairman and Second Vice-Chariman Chairman: Commissioner Blake nominated Ross Obermeyer for the office of Chairman, and Commissioner McGregor seconded the nomination The Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to elect Ross Oberneyer Chairman. First Vice -Chair: Commissioner Caplinger nominated Jeff McGregor for the office of First Vice - Chair and Commissioner Blake seconded the nomination. The Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to elect Jeff McGregor First Vice -Chair Second Vice -Chair. Commissioner Grimes nominated Gary Caplinger for the office of Second Vice - Chair and Commissioner Blake seconded the nomination. The Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to elect Gary Caplinger Second Vice -Chair. 4. General Development Plan —Consider a General Development Plan for Alma/Exchange Addition. The property is 5.82± acres of land situated in the Henry-Wetsel Survey, Abstract No. 1026, and the L. K. Peques Survey, Abstract No. 702, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; located at the northeast comer of Alma and Exchange Parkway. Mr. David Hoover presented the General Development Plan to the Commission. The property is located at the northeast comer of Alma and Exchange, and is identified on the Comprehensive Plan as commercial. Drainage will be placed in underground culverts at the time of development. There are two driveways shown on Alma and two on Exchange. An 8 -foot screening wall will he required on the north and east sides of the property. A limited traffic study is being reviewed by the City's Traffic Engineer at this time. Staff recommends approval with the following conditions: I Traffic Impact Analysis should be consistent with the proposed development. 2. Driveways must not negatively impact NTMWD water line. 3. Alma Drive median will require a left -tum lane, which must meet appropriate standards 4. Any required detention that alters the site will require appropriate corrections. Mr. Hoover noted that only the pediatric lot is planned for development at this time. Chairman Obermeyer questioned the timeframe of the Traffic Impact Analysis. Mr. Hoover indicated that it PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OCTOBER 11, 2001 PAGE is in the office, and Mr. Peter Tian is in the process of reviewing it. The median cut on Alma will be funded by the developer. Mr. Phillip Abell, 5343 Vanderbilt, Dallas, Texas, representing the Whisenant Investment Corporation, indicated they are attempting to complete the pediatric site in the spring. He stated he recognizes amendments to the plan will be necessitated by future development, and stated his client concurs with staff recommendations. Commissioner Harvey expressed concern regarding possible removal of trees in the median area on Alma. It was noted this would be covered by the requirements for tree mitigation. Mr. Abell noted that a preliminary plat would be completed on the property, with a final plat on the pediatrics lot. The Commission discussed the future location of the dumpster and noted that it will probably change as the property develops. The Commission also discussed the timing of construction of the 8 -foot screening wall. Ms. Sukup indicated that the Commission has the option to require the screening wall to be completed in a single phase for the entire development, or in phases with the final platting process. Mr. Abell indicated that he prefers to build only the wall adjacent to the pediatrics center at this time, and that there are no homes adjacent to the site. The Commission suggested that the wall should be under construction at such time that residential structures are being constructed. Mr. Ben Whisenant, Rowlett Tomas, owner of the property, stated that they preferred to construct the entire wall at one time, but would appreciate consideration of this issue. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner McGregor and a second by Commissioner Caplinger, the Commission voted 7 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request including staff recommendations as follows: 1. Traffic Impact Analysis should be consistent with the proposed development. 2. Driveways must not negatively impact NTMWD water line. 3. Alma Drive median will require a left -turn lane, which must meet appropriate standards. 4. Any required detention that alters the site will require appropriate corrections. The motion carried. Discussion of the process for the update of the Comprehensive Plan, including the scheduling of community meetings, drafting a "Community Vision " statement and approval of a proposed outline of the Plan document. Ms. Marina Sukup presented information regarding the process for the update of the Comprehensive Plan. The process will include workshops, stakeholder meetings, etc. The Commission will eventually hold a public hearing for a recommendation prior to being forwarded to the City Council. She indicated that the Commission is being requested to draft a Vision Statement. The existing "Policy Issue Statements" are proposed to be labeled "Priorities and implementation Strategies." She indicated that staff is considering an on-line survey rather than a paper or telephone survey to receive citizen input. PLANNING Ar ZONING COMMISSION OCTOBER 11, 2001 PAGE 4 Ms. Sukup made suggestions such as: The sections for Demographics, Land Use, and Transportation should remain in tact. Alternative Transportation and Recreational Trails will be added. Housing should be expanded to include Neighborhoods. Economic Development should probably include the Central Business District Community Facilities and Government should probably be consolidated. Arts and Intergovernmental Sections should be added, as well as Community Involvement. Public hearings are being scheduled for the second meeting of the month. Therefore, staff proposes to use the first meetings of the month for consideration of the Comprehensive Plan update. The Commission noted that we should remain flexible and sensitive to the needs of the developers in this schedule. Workshop sessions should be set for 5:30 or 6:00. If additional community meetings are scheduled, the Commission suggested a small group of the Commissioners could attend those. Workshop sessions are planned to begin in January, and the process should take approximately six to eight months. A Vision Statement needs to be completed by the Commission. It would be desirable to have a draft of the Vision Statement ready before the January workshops begin. Chairman Obermeyer requested that the agenda item be placed on the next meeting agenda to consider the Vision Statement. He requested that staff prepare a tentative timeline of the process for the first meeting in November. Other Business • Review Upcoming Agenda Items The next agenda will include a public hearing for a Specific Use Permit for a fueling station at the Kroger property at Alma and McDermott, consideration of amendments to Article I I of the Allen Land Development Code -Impact Fees, and the Alternative Transportation Study • Committee Reports Adioum Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Blake, and a second by Commissioner McGregor, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to Adjourn the October 11, 2001 meeting at 5:00 p.m. The motion carried. These minutes approved this O9�day of 42,c,6Z- 2001. R ss Obe r,Chairman ��