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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2002 - 03/14 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION IMARCH 14, 2002 0401 vl�� 17.rkm. Commissioners Present: Alan Grimes Kenneth Harvey — arrived at 6:45 p.m Gary Stocker Gary Caplinger Lauri Blake Commissioners Absent: Darion Culbertson Robin Sedlacek City Staff Present: Marina Sukup, Director of Planning David A. Hoover, Assistant Director of Planning Pam Conway, Administrative Secretary Sally L. Leeper, Planner David Dodd, City Attorney's Office COMMUNITY MEETING Call to Order and Announce a Quomm is Present: With a quorum of the Commissioners present, the Allen Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Acting Chairman Caplinger, at the Allen City Hall Council Chambers, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas. Acting Chairman Caplinger introduced and welcomed the new Planning Commissioners, present tonight Gary Stocker, and not present, Darion Culbertson. Update of 1998 Comprehensive Plan 7 Urban Design ➢ Parks Ms. Marina Sukup, Director of Planning, stated that the purpose of these Community Planning Workshop is to gather community input on the update of the 2002-2022 Comprehensive Plan, noting that the information provided is a first draft. She reviewed the process for updating the Plan, reminding the Commission that the results of the Citizen's Survey would be incorporated into the Plan document. Commissioner Blake asked what staff has done to inform the public of these meetings. Ms. Sukup stated that it has been published in the Allen American newspaper, the City's web site, and announced at the City Council meetings. Ms. Sukup reviewed the Urban Design — Streetscape Image element of the Plan, including streetscape image and Central Business District design concepts, as well as the Historic Village, light standards and Central Business District sidewalks concepts. David Hoover, Assistant Director of Planning, has been working on the Sidewalk Plan. She stated that 12 -foot sidewalks are being recommended for Cedar Drive and Allen Drive. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2002 PAGE Parks -Community Facilities — Ms. Sukup reviewed the proposed park plan, which includes a preliminary inventory of public and private parks, school facilities and trail system Commissioner Stocker noted that Bolin Elementary School had not been included while Lovejoy Elementary had been, although neither was actually located within the city limits, noting that both or neither should be included for the sake of consistency. Commissioner Blake and Acting Chairman Caplinger stated that staff has done a good job preparing this draft. Adioum Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Blake, and a second by Commissioner Grimes, the Commission voted 5 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the March 14, 2002 Community Planning Workshop 7:05 p.m. The motion carried. 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 7:10 p.m. by Acting Chairman Caplinger, at the Allen City Hall Council Chambers, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas. Update on Council Action: Ms. Marina Sukup, Director of Planning & Development, updated the Commission on the Council action from thew March 7, 2002 meeting. • Street Image Study - Accepted • Charles Key Property —postponed to April 4, 2002 1. Election of Officers Chair— Gary Caplinger (nominated by Commissioner Blake and seconded by Commissioner Grimes) Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Blake, and a second by Commissioner Grimes, the Commission voted 5 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to close the nominations and elect Gary Caplinger as Chair. The motion carried. 1" Vice Chair — Alan Grimes (nominated by Commissioner Blake and seconded by Commissioner Harvey) Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Blake, and a second by Commissioner Harvey, the Commission voted 5 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to close the nominations and elect Alan Grimes as I" Vice Chair. The motion carried. 2"d Vice Chair — Lauri Blake (nominated by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Stocker) Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes, and a second by Commissioner Stocker, the Commission voted 5 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to close the nominations and elect Lauri Blake as 2od Vice Chair. The motion carried. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2002 PAGE 3 CONSENT AGENDA ■'1 2. Approve Minutes of February 28, 2002 Regular Meeting. 3. Combination Plat — Consider a Combination Plat for Celebration Park, 104.43± acres of land situated in the Witsaul Fisher Survey, Abstract No. 323, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; located north of Main Street between Malone Road and Angel Parkway Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Harvey, and a second by Commissioner Grimm, the Commission voted 5 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried. REGULAR AGENDA 4. Consideration of and action on proposed changes to the Central Business District Sidewalk Plan Mr. David Hoover, Assistant Director of Planning, presented the proposed changes in the requirements for Central Business District Plan sidewalks. He stated that staff has suggested a modification since the 12 foot width requirement has caused a lot of concern among the owners of businesses and properties in the CBD. He stated that staff is seeking direction regarding the concept of this plan, and then the plan will be brought back to the Commission in ordinance form for final approval. Commissioner Grimes observed that expanding the parkway to avoid damage to the trees might allow Li persons exiting vehicles to trample landscaping, but that he was in favor of increasing the landscaping overall. Commissioner Blake suggested a meandering sidewalk, "checkerboard" effect, as an alternative. She questioned if the plan shown would actually be implemented. Mr. Hoover stated that Cedar and Allen Drive would indeed be developed as shown with the 12 -foot sidewalks. He stated that staff is trying to relax the 12 foot requirement to 8 feet and then fill in that additional space with landscaping/grass. The existing ordinance provides for flexibility in implementation, with approval of the Commission. Mr. Hoover noted that a workshop with the Council is scheduled for March 21, 2002 on this same subject. The Commission concurred that they are in favor of the concept of this plan. Ms. Sukup stated that the Commission would have another opportunity to review the plan at the time that it was finalized in ordinance form. Other Business • Review Upcoming Agenda Items • Committee Reports Ms. Sukup stated that the City Council was to review the noticing requirements for public hearings as a result of two hearings conducted recently, one before the Commission and one before the City Council. Ms. Sukup stated that the next Community Meeting would be held on April 11, 2002, and the topics are Economic Development and Public Safety PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2002 PAGE 4 Adioum 1 Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes, and a second by Commissioner Blake, the Commission voted 5 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to Adjourn the March 14, 2002 meeting at 7:45 p.m. The motion carried. These minutes approved this AW4 day of / / // 2002. Gary C t linger hairman Conway I L