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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2004 - 04/06 - RegularE ; V_ CITY OF ALLEN ATTENDANCE: Commissioners Present: Gary Caplinger, Chair Alan Games, Vice -Chair Robert Wendland Duion Culbertson Ken Harvey Douglas Dreggors Commissioners Absent: Robin Sedlacek City Staff Present: David A. Hoover, Director of Planning Sally L. Leeper, Planner Kellie Wilson, Planning Technician Dennis Abraham, Civil Engineer Joe Gorda, City Attorney Reeular Agenda PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting April 6, 2004 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 March 23, 2004 City Council Action. Commissioner Grimes requested to remove Item 2 from the Consent Agenda. I LI 1 I PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PAGE 2 APRIL 6, 2004 Consent Agenda Item Number 1 Approve Minutes of March 16, 2004, Regular Meeting. Item Number 3 Final Plat — Consider a Final Plat for Creek Valley Estates, a residential development with 6.02531 acres of land located west of Allen Heights between Bethany Drive and Park Place. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes, and a second by Commissioner Wendland, the Commission voted 6 I FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to approve Items 1 and 3. The motion carried. Item Number 2 Final Plat — Consider a Final Plat for Twin Creeks Phase 4-D2, a residential development with 51.56± acres of land located northeast of Exchange Parkway and Alma Drive. Commissioner Grimes asked for clarification on the apparent new ownership, and if the Phase 4- D2 had changed from the approved preliminary plat. Mr. Hoover told the Commission the changes in phasing were due to new builders and products being offered due to new ownership and the desire to offer more diversification of product early on. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes, and a second by Commissioner Culbertson, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to approve Item 2. The motion carried. Regular Aeenda Item Number 4 Discussion Item — Discuss the proposed changes to the Townhome District in the Allen Land Development Code. Mr. Hoover presented the proposed changes. With a presentation, Mr. Hoover compared Allen's Townhome requirements to those of surrounding communities. The proposed changes include reducing some of the width requirements, but also adding a section regulating parking requirements. Chairman Caplinger solicited comments or concerns from the Commission. Concerns or Comments: o Reduction of lot size o What was the rationale for choosing 24 as a lot width — not 25? o Do the changes affect the density? o Like the requirement of having 1 visitor parking place for every 2 units — however, wants the spaces to be in a close proximity of the units, instead of clumping them together at one end of the development. This is not convenient. E, PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PAGE 3 APRIL 6, 2004 o Landscaping Requirements — wants to see greenery in the front of the units. Concerned with the chance that if garages are placed side by side, that no landscaping will be possible, and you see nothing but concrete. o If the trash collection is in the front, the utility boxes are in the front, parking in the front, etc., you are adding a lot of clutter to the front view of the home. o Roll-over curbs — encourages parking in the yard — takes away from the aesthetic beauty of the development. o Do not like the utility risers in front — consider locating them underground. Mr. Hoover stated the changes will not increase density — it will provide more open space. He also stated that landscaping was not addressed in the changes because the current regulations require two (2) trees for each dwelling unit. The proposed changes are in addition to the regulations already in place. No action was taken on this item. Item Number 5 Public Hearing, Continued — Consider an ordinance granting a change in zoning for Creekwood Suncreek LP on 14.141 acres of land from Planned Development No. 31, Tract 6 for Multi -family uses to Planned Development No. 31, Tract 6 for TH Townhome uses. The property is located north of Hedgcoxe Road and west of Alma Drive. Mr. Hoover presented the request to the Commission. This request includes the changes that staff is recommending to the development regulations. Mr. Hoover stated that the request does include variances. Staff recommends approval with the following development regulations: Minimum lot area: Building front yard setback Building rear yard setback Building side yard setback Building comer lot side yard Minimum Lot width Minimum lot depth Minimum dwelling unit size Exterior building materials Maximum percent lot coverage Maximum building height Garages and minimum parking spaces Street Width Utility Easement 2,160 square feet 20 feet 15 feet 10 feet 10 feet, measured at front setback line 24 feet 90 feet 1,200 square feet 100% masonry Two-story units — 65% One-story units — 75% 35 feet Two car garage 2 spaces in garage 2 spaces between building and street One visitor space required per every 2 townhomes 40' of right-of-way, with 28' of pavement and roll down curbs 10' easement requirement in front yards I I PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PAGE 4 APRIL 6, 2004 Fencing The fencing to the north and west of the property shall be of masonry construction Commissioner Culbertson asked if this request would be affected if the Commission did not recommend the changes to the TH District of the Allen Land Development Code. Mr. Hoover explained that the request is for a change to PD 31. Recommending approval of this request does not "lock in" the recommended changes to the Code. Chairman Caplinger continued the Public Hearing. Randall B. Wiatrek (spoke for the request) 1503 Westmont Drive Mr. Wiatrek presented a petition to the Commission listing 35 homeowners who supported the request. He also presented the Commission a detailed report of concerns he wanted the Commissioners to consider. (report is attached) One area of concern was the placement of the screening wall. The adjacent homeowners have requested that the fence be placed 3 feet from the property line. Mr. Wiatrek stated the adjacent homeowners feel it would be difficult to exit their driveways without hitting the fence. Chairman Caplinger closed the Public Heating. Mr. Hoover also reviewed the report and addressed each issue. o Alley width — the existing alley meets the requirements set out in the Code — 16 ft. — there are no alley variances being requested. o Matching up driveways — This is not a requirement o The developer has the right to keep the fence on their property line. Placing the fence on the property line is no different than a wood fence being placed there by a neighboring resident. Mr. Joel Robuck, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission. This development will have an HOA — there will be extensive deed restrictions — the HOA will be responsible for the landscaping and the exterior of the buildings. The restrictions of the HOA will also not allow on -street parking — strictly enforced. Mr. Robuck stated he will work hard with residents to resolve existing and future problems as they come up. He suggested he may be able to give up one foot for the placement of the fence; however he could not guarantee to honor their request. The fence will be 100% masonry. The material for the fence has not yet been decided. The most economical material and the easiest to maintain will be of a cement fiber material (Hardy Plank). He requested flexibility from the Commission. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Harvey and a second by Commissioner Wendland, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to recommend approval with staff's recommended regulations. The motion carried. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION APRIL 6, 2004 PAGES Other Business Upcoming Agenda Items: ➢ Zoning Change — Shelley Farms ➢ Plats ➢ GDP — Montgomery Farms — Staff recommended having a workshop before the item came to the Commission for approval. Commission requested touring the property before the workshop. Adjournment Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Harvey and a second by Commissioner Grimes, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at 8:45 p.m. These mutes approved this a v4lday of V -k 2004. ary aplinger, 0101nan Kellie Wilson, Planning Technician