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Home My WebLink AboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2003 - 12/16 - RegularCITY OF ALLEN ATTENDANCE: Commissioners Present: Gary Caplinger, Chair Alan Grimes, Vice -Chair Ken Harvey Robert Wendland Gary Stocker Robin Sedlacek Darion Culbertson City Staff Present: David A. Hoover, Director of Planning Lee Battle, Senior Planner Sally L. Leeper, Planner Kellie Wilson, Planning Technician Dennis Abraham, Civil Engineer Joe Gorfida, Consulting Attorney Regular Agenda PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting December 16, 2003 Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present: With a quorum of the Commissioners present, Chairman Caplinger called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers at Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway Director's Report on November 25, 2003 Council Action David Hoover stated that City Council held a Workshop on the TRI zoning case, which is rcurrently No. 5 on the Planning and Zoning Regular Agenda. Staff received direction Commissioners Absent: None City Staff Present: David A. Hoover, Director of Planning Lee Battle, Senior Planner Sally L. Leeper, Planner Kellie Wilson, Planning Technician Dennis Abraham, Civil Engineer Joe Gorfida, Consulting Attorney Regular Agenda PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting December 16, 2003 Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present: With a quorum of the Commissioners present, Chairman Caplinger called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers at Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway Director's Report on November 25, 2003 Council Action David Hoover stated that City Council held a Workshop on the TRI zoning case, which is rcurrently No. 5 on the Planning and Zoning Regular Agenda. Staff received direction PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION DECEMBER 16, 2003 PAGE from Council, and is confident that a Plan can be brought to the Commissioners after the first of the year that would address the concerns of the Council. Council approved the Commission's recommendations to approve the Concept Plan for the "Over 55" apartment community, the zoning from the land swap on Exchange Parkway, and the SUP for the Belmont Restaurant. Chairman Caplinger presented the Commission's Annual Report to Council. Consent Agenda Item Number I Approve Minutes of December 2, 2003, Workshop Meeting. Item Number 2 Approve Minutes of December 2, 2003, Regular Meeting. Item Number 3 Final Plat — Consider a Final Plat for Allen Center North Addition. The property is situated in the James T Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 77 and the Henry Weisel Survey, Abstract No. 1026, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, located at the southeast comer of SH 5 and Stacy Road. Item Number 4 Final Plat - Consider a Final Plat for Lot 1, Block A, First Christian Church, being 1.0400± acres of land situated in the W.M. Perrin Survey, Abstract No. 708, and the James L. Reed Survey, Abstract No 758, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; located at the northwest comer of Allen Drive and Main Street. Commissioner Grimes asked that the Final Plat for the First Christian Church be removed from �I the Consent Agenda. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes, and a second by Commissioner Wendland, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to approve Items 1-3 on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried. Regular Aeenda Item Number 4 from Consent Agenda Final Plat - Consider a Final Plat for Lot 1, Block A, First Christian Church, being 1.0400± acres of land situated in the W.M. Perrin Survey, Abstract No. 708, and the James L. Reed Survey, Abstract No. 758, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; located at the northwest corner of Allen Drive and Main Street. Because the Commission had not approved the Preliminary Plat, Commissioner Grimes wanted an opportunity to review the request before considering approval. Mr. Hoover explained that the City is requesting Final Plat approval as part of an Agreement with the First Christian Church. In the Agreement, the City agreed to plat the property after the building was donated to the Allen Heritage Guild. In this Agreement, land is also being donated for right-of-way for the Allen E Drive and Main Street reconstruction. Platting the property cleans up the comer for development and selling unneeded right-of-way PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PAGE 3 DECEMBER 16, 2003 Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes, and a second by Commissioner Harvey, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to approve the Final Plat. The motion carried. Item Number 5 Public Hearing — Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an ordinance granting a change in zoning on 529 47± acres of land from Planned Developments 35, 36, 37, 39 and 43 (being Corridor Commercial, Community Facilities, Industrial Technology, Office, Multi -family, Shopping Center, Garden Office, and Light Industrial uses) to Planned Development No. 92 for CC -Entertainment, AO -Agriculture Open Space, SC -Shopping Center, R-3, R-5 and R-7 Residential. The property is situated in the Francis Dosser Survey, Abstract No. 280 and the George Fitzhugh Survey, Abstract No. 32, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, located north of Stacy Road between Watters Road and Chelsea Blvd. Mr. Hoover addressed the Commission on the request. He stated that after the Workshop Meeting with the City Council, staff needs more time to prepare the request for another public hearing. Because of the upcoming holidays, too much time will lapse to continue the public hearing. Staff recommended no action be taken, and at the first of the year the request will be brought forward with more details. Chairman Caplinger opened the Public Hearing. There was no one present to speak for or against the request. Chairman Caplinger closed the Public Hearing. No further action was taken Item Number 6 General Development Plan — Consider a General Development Plan for Custer Road Office Park. The property is 1.5907± acres of land situated in the Grizzell Kennedy Survey, Abstract No. 499 , City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; located at the intersection of Custer Road and Wimbledon Drive. Commissioner Grimes stated he did not like the configuration of the dumpsters. With this Plan, the dumpsters face the residential area. He wanted the dumpsters to be realigned on the property. Mr. Hoover stated that the Technical Review Committee (TRC) did discuss the dumpster situation at length. However, TRC did not have a recommendation to resolve the problem. Commissioner Harvey asked if the proposed left -tum lane for southbound Custer Road will interfere with the existing traffic. Mr. Hoover addressed his concerns by explaining that the distances between the two (2) median cuts on Custer Road exceed the distance that is required. This will help the traffic flow in the area. Commissioner Harvey asked about the vegetation that is on the property Mr. Hoover explained that the tree ordinance adopted by the City Council will regulate any tree removal from this parcel. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PAGE 4 DECEMBER 16, 2003 1 Commissioner Culbertson asked if there was sufficient parking. Mr. Hoover stated that with the layout of the parking, each building (even if separate ownership) would be accommodated with the proposed parking. The Commission requested that the City's Traffic Engineer review the request and address the right -tum lane from Custer Road to Wimbledon Drive, with the possible addition of a dedicated northbound right -tum lane. Mr. George Gibson, 5700 Plano Parkway, Suite 2100, Plano, Texas (Applicant) addressed the Commissioners. He assured the Commissioners that the existing trees are situated south of this parcel, the dumpsters will be realigned, and there is sufficient parking for each building in this project. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Sedlacek, and a second by Commissioner Stocker, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to approve the General Development Plan on the contingency that the dumpsters will be realigned on the property. The motion carried. Other Business Upcoming Agenda Items: i Miscellaneous Preliminary and Final Plats r Possible zoning cases at the second meeting of the new year ➢ The Williams Property will be coming early next year. Mr. Hoover stated that the Commission may have to hold one or two Workshops on this request. Commissioner Wendland stated that he has heard many concerns from the Watters Crossing residents. He asked that staff involve residents during discussions on this proposal. Chairman Caplinger stated that there should be an on-site visit before holding in Workshops. Adiournment Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Harvey and a second by Commissioner Wendland, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at 7:38 p.m. / ` These minutes approved this _day of 20---'`f Guy apling�, Chairman Kellie Wilson, Planning Technician T I