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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2004 - 10/05 - RegularPLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CITY OF ALLEN ATTENDANCE: Commissioners Present: Gary Caplinger, Chair Alan Grimes Robert Wendland Darion Culbertson James Rushing Robin Sedlacek Commissioners Absent: Douglas Dreggors City Staff Present: David A. Hoover, Director of Planning Sally Leeper, Planner y Kellie Wilson, Planning Tech John Baumgartner, City Engineer Dennis Abraham, Engineering Joe Gorfrda, City Attorney Regular Meeting October 5, 2004 Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present: With a quorim 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 September 28, 2004 City Council Action. • The City Council approved all the amendments to the Allen Land Development Code that were recommended by the Commission. • Council received the Detailed Site Plan for StarCreek • Council approved the Resolution approving the amendments to the CDBG Action Plan. Item Number 1: Welcome new and returning members, Darion Culbertson, Robert Wendland, and James Rushing. Chairman Caplinger recognized the new members to the Commission A I 0 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PAGE 2 OCTOBER 5, 2004 Item Number 2: Election of Officers — Conduct an election for Chair, First Vice -Char, and Second Vice -Chair. Commissioner Wendland nominated Gary Caplinger for the position of Chairman. Commissioner Grimes seconded the nomination. With no other nominations being made, the nominations were closed. The Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to re-elect Gary Caplinger for Chair. Commissioner Culbertson nominated Alan Grimes for the position of First Vice -Chair. Commissioner Wendland seconded the nomination. With no other nominations being made, the nominations were closed. The Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to re-elect Alan Grimes and First Vice -Chair. Commissioner Grimes nominated Robert Wendland for the position of Second Vice -Chair. Commissioner Sedlacek seconded the nomination. With no other nominations being made, the nominations were closed. The Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to elect Robert Wendland as Second Vice -Chair. Consent Agenda Item Number 3: Approve Minutes of September 21, 2004, Regular Meeting. Item Number 4: Consider a 60 -day Extension of Approval for the Avondale Addition, being 26.9441 acres located at the southwest comer of Ridgeview Drive and Alma Drive. Item Number 5: Final Plat — Consider a Final Plat for Allen Station Park, being 9 lots out of 127.061± acres located north and south of Exchange Parkway and east of the DART right-of-way. Item Number 6: Final Plat — Consider a Final Plat for Suncreek Townhomes, being 14.144 acres located north of Hedgcoxe Road and west of Alma Drive. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes and a second by Commissioner Wendland, the Commission voted 6 I FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to approve the Consent Agenda. Regular Agenda Item Number 7: General Development Plan — Consider a General Development Plan for The Woods at Watters Road, being 10.84± acres located north of W Bethany Drive and west of S. Watters Road Mr. Hoover presented the Plan to the Commission. This Plan proposes five (5) one-story garden offices in Tract 2 of Planned Development 55. There are some unresolved issues relating to water, sewer, access, and other engineering related items. These will be addressed at the platting PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PAGE 3 OCTOBER 5, 2004 stage. Because the applicant wants to save as many trees as possible, the proposal allows for parking flexibility near the tree line. Mr. Bruce Heller, JaRyCo Development, LLC, addressed the Commission and stated that approximately five (5) acres will be dedicated to the City for flood plain to include a hike and bike trail. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Culbertson and a second by Commissioner Wendland, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to approve Agenda Item Number 7. Agenda Item Number 8: General Development Plan - Consider a General Development Plan for Twin Creeks Medical Center Two, being 2.5± acres located on Raintree Circle south of W. Exchange Parkway. Mr. Hoover presented the Plan to the Commission. The Developer proposes to construct a second building at this site. There are outstanding issues relating to utilities and access which will be resolved at platting. Mr. Hoover stated that the existing detention pond will service all three (3) phases of this development. Mr. Bruce Heller, JaRyCo Development, LLC, was present to answer questions from the Commission. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Wendland and a second by Commissioner Sedlacek, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to approve Agenda Item Number 8. Agenda Item Number 9: Preliminary Plat - Consider a Preliminary Plat for Lots 3, 4, and 5, Comerstone/Allen Addition, being 11.024± acres located at the northeast comer of US 75 and W. Exchange Parkway Mr. Hoover presented the Plat to the Commission. This proposal includes three (3) lots. Staff is currently working with the Applicant on the placement and construction of the pedestrian bridge. There are still unresolved issues regarding the utility connection of each phase. Mr. David Holly addressed the Commission. Mr. Holly stated that the Applicant will continue to work with Staff on the location of the pedestrian bridge. In their opinion, the location proposed on the original General Development Plan is incorrect. Mr. Hoover stated that whether or not the bridge will be built with this phase or another phase will be determined by the Parks Department. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Wendland and a second by Commissioner Rushing, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to approve Agenda Item Number 9 with the stipulation that unresolved issues relating to Lthe hike and bike trail, pedestrian bridge, drainage, and utilities be resolved. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PAGE 4 OCTOBER 5, 2004 Agenda Item Number 10: Detailed Site Plan --Consider a Detailed Site Plan for the Bethany Heights Subdivision, being 50.4± acres located north of W Bethany Drive and west of Bel Air Drive. Mr. Hoover presented the Plan to the Commission. Mr. Hoover reviewed the list of proposed development standards. The standards allow for no curbs adjacent to the medians to allow for drainage within the median areas. Engineering issues relating to water, sewer, access, and related design items will be addressed at the time of platting. Ms. Amy Monier addressed the Commission as one of the property owners. This Plan includes 9.4 acres of open space. Ms. Monier met with neighbors in Watters Crossing, and incorporated their ideas into the design. The consensus was to protect the berm that separates this property from Bethany Drive. Allowing only front -entry homes along Bethany will prevent disturbing the berm by constructing alleys. Ms. Monier also stated that the Homeowners Association will be responsible for the maintenance of the median areas. She presented a slide show depicting different floor plans and elevations. Commissioner Grimes asked if drainage from this development will cause flooding. Mr. Baumgartner approached the Commission and stated that drainage calculations will be completed before approving any plat. Although the Commission liked the building designs illustrated, Chairman Caplinger stated he did not favor the front entry garages without the j -hook design, and asked that they consider varying the garage setbacks in the development. The consensus of the Commission was to approve the detailed site plan with the front entry garages in this particular case. Commission Woodland asked Mr. Baumgartner if the Staff supported the idea of mountable curbs. Mr. Baumgartner responded that the Community has allowed for this option in the Allen Land Development Code, and they do allow for more continuous drainage. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Wendland and a second by Commissioner Culbertson the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to recommend approval of Agenda Item Number 10 with the Development Standards as submitted. Item Number Il: Detailed Site Plan — Consider a Detailed Site Plan for the Angel Field Center, being 15.45± acres located south of W. Bethany Drive and east of Bel Air Drive. Mr. Hoover presented the Plan to the Commission. The Site Plan represents the Wellness Center that is proposed for this site. It does not include the townhome section to the south; therefore lacks the information that is needed to be considered a detailed site plan based on the zoning concept plan. Because the Applicant has not addressed the concerns of the Technical Review PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OCTOBER 5, 2004 PAGE Committee (TRC), the plan has not received TRC approval, and is not recommended for approval at this time. Chairman Caplinger asked Ms. Amy Monier what direction she wanted to take. (i.e. withdraw or table.). Ms. Monier addressed the Commission and stated she wished to move forward with the request. The applicant wishes to preliminary and final plat these two parcels separately. Ms. Monier stated that approval of this site plan would allow them to attract a builder for the townhome section, and then more detail will then be finalized. The consensus of the Commission is that there was not enough detail provided to determine if this plan will work as presented and could not recommend approval of any of the development variations that they were requesting. The Commissioners advised they were not looking for an exact plat layout, but need more engineering detail. Mr. Phillip Williams asked to speak before the Commission. He stated that they were unable to proceed until the contract for the development of Bel Air is resolved. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Wendland and a second by Commissioner Culbertson the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to Table Item Number II until the next meeting on October 19, 2004. Other Business Upcoming Agenda Items: • Angel Field Site Plan • StwCreek • Two (2) General Development Plans Adiournment Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Culbertson and a second by Commissioner Grimes, the Commission voted 6 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at 8:45 p.m. These minutes approved thiQLday of 2004. *Garyap1mgu,., auman Kellie ilson, Planning Technician