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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2002 - 05/23 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MAY 23, 2002 ATTENDANCE: Commissioners Present: Alan Grimes, First Vice -Chair Kenneth Harvey Gary Stocker Danon Culbertson Gary Caplinger, Chair Robin Sedlacek Commissioners Absent Lauri Blake, Second Vice -Chair City Staff Present: David Hoover, Assistant Director of Planning Sally L. Leeper, Planner Pam Conway, Administrative Secretary Debbie Burgett, Planning Tech Dennis Abraham, Civil Engineer REGULAR AGENDA r 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 Caplinger, at the Allen City Hall Council Chambers, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas. Director's Report on Council Action: * None CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Harvey requested to remove Lost Creek Ranch, Phase 5 from the Consent Agenda 1. Approve Minutes of May 9, 2002 Community Meeting and Regular Meeting Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes, and a second by Commissioner Harvey, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve Item I of the Consent Agenda. The motion carried. 2. Final Plat — Consider a Final Plat for Lost Creek Ranch, Phase 5. The property is 22 Residential lots on 10. 13 11 acres of land out of the J. Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 777, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; located west of Allen Heights Drive at Charleston Drive Commissioner Harvey questioned why this Final Plat was coming back to the Commission Mr. Hoover explained that plats are required to be filed within 90 days of Commission approval, and as this was approved Ell in January 2002, it had expired, and is now being resubmitted for approval. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MAY 23, 2002 PAGE 2 Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes, and a second by Commissioner Stoker, the Commission voted 6 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve Item 2 of the Consent Agenda. The motion carried. REGULAR AGENDA 3. Public Hearing — Consider a request for Blue Star Self Storage for SUP No. 91 for Self -Storage. Current zoning is LC -Light Commercial. The property is 4.92341 acres of land situated in the Peter Fisher Survey, Abstract No. 324, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; located at the northeast comer of Main Street and Richardson Court. Mr. Hoover, Assistant Director of Planning, presented the request to the Commission. He stated that the applicant is proposing to incorporate three different concepts into the development of the property. The front piece is to be used as a retail component, the second component is that of a small business park concept and the third is for mum storage units, which would also serve as the exterior screening wall for the overall development. Mr. Hoover stated that all concepts are allowed under the current zoning, with the mini storage requiring a Specific Use Permit. Chairman Caplinger Opened the Public Hearing Joe Gordon, Architect. 6958 Royal Lane, Dallas, the proponent, described the brick exterior wall. With no one else wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed. The Commissioners discussed accessibility to the landscaped areas and were assured that the areas will be easily accessible and maintained by the complex owners. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes, and a second by Commissioner Culbertson, the Commission voted 6 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the request m presented with the conditions suggested by staff as follows: a. Any self storage development shall be limited to one story in height, save and except any resident caretaker residential unit, which shall not exceed two stories; b. Signage for any self storage development shall be integrated with signage allowed for the retail center; c. Roof top mechanical equipment shall not be permitted; it. A separate screening wall shall not be required for self storage adjacent to any district, provided however, that no openings in the wall of the self -storage structure shall be permitted and the wall shall receive architectural detailing; e. Doors to individual self -storage units shall not be visible from any adjacent street; L Any self -storage structure shall be set back not less than 25 feet from Richardson Court and any residential district, and not less than 10 feet from any other property tine; g. Property within the side, rear and front setback shall be landscaped and maintained by the property owner; h. Outdoor storage or truck storage shall not be permitted. The motion carried. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MAY 23, 2002 PAGE 4. Public Hearing — Consider a request for Specific Use Permit No. 92 for a Restaurant/Pnvate Club for Scotty P's Hamburgers. The property is Lot SR, a Replat of Block D, Bray Central One Addition, = City of Allen, Colli County, Texas; located at 109 Central Expressway North, Suite 501. Mr. Hoover presented the request to the Commission and stated that Scully P's is an existing operation in Suite 501. He stated that this particular tract of PD No. 54 (CC/PQ requires a Specific Use Permit for a restaurant/private club Scott Pontickus, 106113 Blueboy, Frisco, Owner, thanked the Commission for their consideration and expressed appreciation to City staff for their assistance during the process. Chairman Caplinger Opened the Public Hearing With no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes, and a second by Commissioner Stoker, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve SUP No. 92 as presented. The motion carried. Public Hearing — Consider an ordinance for Brookside Phase V, to change the zoning from Planned Development No. 22 for Shopping Center Uses, to Planned Development No. 22 for R-6 Residential. The property is 12.2 t acres of land situated in the R.C. Whisenant Survey, Abstract No. 1012, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, located at the northwest comer of Chaparral Road and Allen Heights Drive. Mr. David Hoover presented the request to the Commission. He stated that PD 22, Tract 3, allowed 50 - foot lots. Staff attempted to simplify the PD requirements with the R-6 proposal. However, the proponent is requesting that the use and area regulations minor those of Tract 3 of PD22, which allow for 50 -foot lots. Staff agrees it is unlikely the property will develop as commercial. Proponent requested that the perimeter fencing be consistent with the screening walls within the existing PD 22 development. Chairman Caplinger Opened the Public Hearing Mr. Erich Guenther, 1114 Elmbrook Ct., Allen, indicated by a speaker card that he was in favor of the request as long as it is tastefully integrated into the rest of the Brookside addition. With no one else wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed. Mr. Mark Donaldson, Carter & Burgess, 7950 Elmbrook Dr., Dallas, representing the owner, stated it is important to maintain the Planned Development regulations because of the differences between straight wring and the PD. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Sedlacek, and a second by Commissioner Harvey, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the change in inning from PD 22 Commercial to PD 22 Residential m defined in Tract 3, allowing the screening walls to be consistent with the existing development. The motion carried. I PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MAY 23, 2002 PAGE 6. Public Hearing — Consider an ordinance for WhiteCo Residential to include a portion of Tract 1-E of Planned Development No. 26 in the Office/Iligh Density Residential Tract 1 of Planned Development El No. 55, thereby incorporating all regulations applicable to Tract 1 of Planned Development No. 55 onto the site. Current zoning is Tract 1 E of Planned Development No. 26, for a private recreation center. The property is 4.948± acres of land located in Tinct 10 of Abstract No. 543, Michael See Survey, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, located southwest of Watters Road and McDermott Drive. Mr. Hoover presented the request to the Commission and stated that the development proposal in 1999, referred to as Echelon, showed the apartment community's clubhouse located in PD 26. The main entrance was on McDermott, and all the residential units were located in PD 55, to the south. The new proposal removes the clubhouse from PD 26 and places it in PD 55. The main entrance is moved from McDermott to Watters, and it places the amenity center in the middle of the development, more accessible to all the residents. The change makes almost no difference in the number of units for the proposed development overall, but affords many beneficial aspects. Tim Conolly, Vice President, WhiteCo Residential, 350 North LaSalle, Chicago, Owner/Developer, discussed parking requirements with the Commission. Drainage was discussed regarding the adjacent property. Dennis Abraham, Civil Engineer, stated that water from the eastern property would be conveyed to the creek and, at the time of platting, any drainage issues would be resolved. Chairman Caplinger Opened the Public Hearing With no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed. 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 request and to allow the development to proceed based on the proposed development chart including number of units and the mix of parking proposed The motion carried. Public Hearing — Consider an ordinance for Dr. Charles B. Key adopting zoning on 212.80± acres of land, being 63.50± acres for R-5 Residential, 47 40± acres for R-6 Residential, 13.67± acres for MF - 18 Multifamily, 37.74± acres for CC -Corridor Commercial, 31,09± acres for MF -18 Multifamily, and 19 40± acres for TH-Town Home. The property is currently zoned AO -Agriculture Openspace. The property is situated in the John Fyke Survey, Abstract No. 325, the F.C. Wilmeth Survey, Abstract 999, and the L.K. Pegues Survey, Abstract No. 702, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; located west of US 75 south of Stacy Road. Mr. Hoover presented the request to the Commission and stated that the request is generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan with the exception of the proposed Commercial Corridor (CC) section. The Comprehensive Plan calls for approximately 58 acres of CC zoning. Approximately 19 acres of that area is completely shielded from view from Central Expressway due to the creek and its natural environment. It does not lend itself to CC development. The applicant has proposed to develop that area as Townhomes. The remaining portions of the tract are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and its proposed number of units for low/medium density and high density Chairman Caplinger Opened the Public Hearing PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MAY 23, 2002 PAGE 5 Commissioner Harvey excused himself from this item due to a possible conflict of interest Charles Nies, 813 Glen Rose, Dal Briar, representing Twin Creeks, stated that Twin Creeks has property south of Tracts 2 and 3 of this request. He requested that the item be tabled to allow him the opportunity to discuss with the City and the representatives from the Key Property, some issues relating to the alignment of the proposed collector. Mr. Nies discussed the Twin Creeks Business Park proposal and again expressed his concern with the proposed collector and the possible devaluing of that property He stated, however, he is not opposed to the zoning. With no one else wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed. Scott Shipp, 2220 San Jacinto Blvd., representing the owner, stated that this proposal was created with the Comprehensive Plan as a guide. He further stated that the Thoroughfare Plan and the City Traffic Engineer, Peter Tian, provided guidance locating the collectors shown. He stated that he is willing to work with Mr. Nies. Mr. Hoover stated that the Thoroughfare Plan was not amended for this application. It was created before staff knew about this request. He agreed that Mr. Tian has guided the location of the roadways, but that they could be shifted. Chairman Caplinger Reopened the Public Hearing. Mr. Nies stated that in February he was told the roadway was not set in stone and that he would have an opportunity to work this out with the applicant and the City. George Gibson, Representing Dr. Key property stated that he understood that the roadway could adjust, but he was required to give metes and bounds, which establishes where the roadways would be located He's not sure that this alignment would devalue Mr. Nies' property He noted that the real guidance for locating the proposed collectors was the Comprehensive Plan. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Stocker, and a second by Commissioner Culbertson, the Commission voted 5 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to continue the Public Hearing to the June 13, 2002 P&Z meeting. The motion carried. Commissioner Harvey returned to the bench. Public Hearing — Consider a request to amend the Allen Land Development Code, Article IV, Section 4.06, Paragraph 5, by amending the Sign Requirements for Notification of Zoning Changes. Ms. Sally Leeper, Planner, presented the request to the Commission. She stated that City Council requested staff to propose alternatives to the notification process. She indicated that the Planning Department would like to encourage residents to call staff for detailed information about zoning cases. Ms. Leeper stated that a number of communities were surveyed and all require signs; however the date and time of the hearing before Council, as well as specific details of the request, are not included on the sign in most cases. Plano, McKinney, Carrollton, Addison, Farmersville, The Colony, and Frisco have generic signs while Fairview includes the same information on the sign as Allen. Chairman Caplinger Opened the Public Hearing PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MAY 23, 2002 PAGE 6 With no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Grimes suggested a double -sided sign perpendicular to the street. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Harvey, and a second by Commissioner Culbertson, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to accept sign "•A" (a generic sign) and the following per staff recommendation: 1. Distance requirement remains unchanged. Additional notice may be provided by the Department of Planning & Development by door hangers within the City in cases where it appears that the last municipal tax roll does not include residents actually living within 200 feet of the proposed rezoning in new subdivisions. 2 Sign Requirement: Place signs of pending rezoning applications in visible location ten days prior to the hearing before the Planning & Zoning Commission. Omit the date and time of the hearing, as well as specific details of the request, from the copy. Include a larger City logo and larger text with a phone number to can for information. 3. The sign should be double -sided and placed perpendicular to the street. The motion carried 9 Public Hearing – Consider a request to amend the Allen Land Development Code, Article IV, Section 4.08.21 by amending the Sidewalk Requirements for the Central Business District. Mr. Hoover presented the request to the Commission and reviewed the proposal. He stated that most everyone agrees that a sidewalk is needed and most would also agree that some type of landscaping/tree treatment is also needed Staff would therefore recommend that the following be adopted in place of the current regulations. First, the requirements for Design District #2 would remain the same (5'), with the exception of the construction materials. Anyone who has walked on pavers can attest to the fact that they are not always even or uniformly laid. This results in potential for hipping or losing your balance. Especially in the case of a woman wearing heels. Staff would recommend that the material used be stamped concrete, which looks like pavers, but is actually concrete. This would allow for consistency of the surface. Second, Staff would recommend a mimmum of a 12' sidewalk, on both sides of the street, with a 5' wide landscaped parkway, along Allen and Cedar Drives. Ttus would create a sense of space from the City Hall area to the new library—a promenade that would encourage and invite pedestrian traffic. This should also be done along Cedar Drive for the same reasons of encouraging pedestrian traffic. Finally, Staff would recommend that the sidewalk everywhere else in the CBD be 8' in width, with a 4' landscape parkway. Setbacks would still remain the same (12'). Chairman Caplinger Opened the Public Hearing With no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Sedlacek, and a second by Commissioner Harvey, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to accept staff 1 recommendation as presented: 1. Requirements for Design District #2 would remain the same (51) (with the PLANMNG & ZOMNG COMMISSION MAY 23, 2002 PAGE 7 exception of Main Street and Butler Drive within the district), with the exception of the construction materials. The material used should be stamped concrete, which looks like pavers, but is actually concrete. This would allow for consistency of the surface. 2. A minimum of a 12' sidewalk, on both sides of the street, with a 5' wide landscaped parkway, along Allen and Cedar Drives. This should also be done along Cedar Drive. 3. The sidewalk everywhere else in the CBD be 8' in width, with a 4' landscape parkway. Setbacks would still remain the same (121). The motion carried. Other Business • Review Upcoming Agenda Items • Community Workshops to review the Comprehensive Plan — June 18, 2002, and lane 26, 2002, Allen Public Library -Meeting Room, 6:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m. • Committee Reports Adioum Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Harvey, and a second by Commissioner Sedlacek, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to Adjourn the May 23, 2002 Regular meeting at 9:50 p.m. The motion carried. e minutes approved this / 3 qday of i� 2002. Gary C linger, firman Pam Conway