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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2005 - 05/03 - RegularPLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting CITY OF ALLEN May 3, 2005 ATTENDANCE: Commissioners Present: Gary Caplinger, Chair Alan Grimes Robert Wendland Douglas Dreggors James Rushing Darion Culbertson Robin Sedlacek Commissioners Absent City Staff Present: David A. Hoover, Director of Planning 1 Lee Battle, Senior Planner Sally L. Leeper, Planner Kellie Wilson, Planning Tech Dennis Abraham, Engineering Joe Gorida, City Attorney Regular Agenda 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 April 12, 2005 and April 26, 2005 City Council Action April 12th - Workshop • Council reviewed the proposed changed to the Property Maintenance Code. • Approved DART Right -of -Way Agreement for future downtown parking • Council approved the waiver of the sidewalk requirement along the floodplain in the Ridgemont/75 Addition. April 26th Council recognized the GIS Division for received three (3) GIS awards at their recent conference. Approved a minor land swap at Exchange and Angel for right-of-way PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MAY 3, 2005 PAGE 2 • The two most recent Townhome requests approved by the Commission were tabled by the Council — Council requested more information on the fencing, elevations, and the screening wall. Consent Agenda Item 1: Approve Minutes of April 5, 2005, Regular Meeting. Item 2: Final Plat — Consider a Final Plat for Cornerstone/Allen Addition, Lot 3. Block A, being 3.405± acres of land located north of Exchange Parkway and east of US 75. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Culbertson and a second by Commissioner Rushing, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried. Regular Agenda Item 3: General Development Plan — Consider a General Development Plan for Watters Creek Park Addition, being 136.1085± acres located north of Ridgeview Drive and east of Alma Drive. Mr. David Hoover presented the request to the Commission. The request includes six (6) tracts, with a creek dividing the property. Mr. Hoover advised that the Plan includes a note stating that prior to the relocation of the existing median opening/crossing on Alma Drive, an appropriate easement and driveway shall be provided to connect the City's tract to the new median opening. He reminded the Commission that a General Development Plan is a guide for the general layout of the development. At the time of platting, all driveway geometries will have to meet the requirements in the Allen Land Development Code. Chairman Caplinger asked if there would be a trail to the open space. Mr. Hoover stated there would, but the layout may change when platted. Commissioner Culbertson asked if there was a phasing schedule established. Mr. Hoover responded there was not a schedule at this time Mr. Dennis Abraham, the City's Civil Engineer, addressed the Commission to answer questions about the drainage. He explained that the property drains to the east towards the creek. Commissioner Grimes asked about signage, and whether they would be allowed multiple signs when they subdivide. Mr. Hoover stated that they could, but they would be small. As an alternative, the development could be granted a unified Multi -tenant sign. The Commissioners felt that the GDP was consistent with the zoning and the Allen Land Development Code. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PAGE 3 MAY 3, 2005 Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Wendland and a second by Commissioner Culbertson, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to approve Agenda Item 3. The motion carried. Item 4: General Development Plan — Consider a General Development Plan for The Corporate Center Addition, being 4.75± acres located at the southeast comer of Watters Road and Raintree Circle. Mr. Hoover presented the Plan to the Commission. The proposal is for two (2) one-story office buildings, each 23,000 s.f. Access will be provided to the adjacent properties. The outstanding engineering issues such as traffic flow, drainage, water and sewer, and screening will be addressed at platting. The driveway on Raintree may be adjusted when the development is plated. The Commission asked about the future extension of Watters Road. Mr. Hoover stated that the City has begun the process, and has already met with Charles Nies of Twin Creeks to discuss the details. The Commissioners felt that the GDP was consistent with the zoning and the Allen Innd Development Code. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Wendland and a second by Commissioner Rushing, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to approve Agenda Item 4. The motion carried. Agenda Item 5 Preliminary Plat — Consider a Preliminary Plat for The Ridgemont/US 75 Addition, being 16.306± acres of land located south of Ridgemont Drive and east of US 75. Mr. Hoover presented the Plat to the Commission. The proposal is two develop two (2) garden office buildings. Lot 3 is floodplain and will be dedicated to the City. Lot 2 will be the first to develop. Funds will be escrowed for the construction of the trail along the creek adjacent to Lot 3. Mr. David Hoover presented the request to the Commission. The request represents two (2) Garden Offices. The third lot will be dedicated to the City for floodplain. In the front of the property is a 65" pecan tree that will be protected as an historical tree. Mr. Hoover pointed out that the comer piece of land at Ridgemont and U.S. Highway 75 may be revised atthe time of final plat. Commissioner Grimes requested that a note be added to the plat indicating the pecan tree is to be protected. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PAGE 4 MAY 3, 2005 The Commission asked about the sidewalk connectivity Mr. Hoover stated that due to ADA requirements connecting the sidewalks would be an expensive project. The Parks Department has relocated the proposed trail head to the other side of the creek. The Commissioners had no further questions, and felt that the plat met all requirements provided in the Allen Lund Development Code. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Culbertson and a second by Commissioner Wendland, the Commission voted 7 I FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to approve item number 5. The motion carried. Agenda Item 6: Preliminary Plat — Consider a Preliminary Plat for The Woods at Watters Road Addition, being 15.215± acres of land located north of Bethany Drive and west of Watters Road. Mr. David Hoover presented the plat to the Commission. Lot 1 will be developed in the first phase, and it will provide a connection to the property to the north. Lot 2 is the floodplain and will be dedicated to the City. The applicant designed the development to preserve almost all the trees on the site. Commissioner Sedlacek asked if the trail will be constructed as one phase. Mr. Bruce Heller, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission. He stated he is still working with the Parks Department. At this time, no decision has been made as to the phasing or the material of the trail. Depending on the property to the north, it has not been determined if the trail will he paved or soft. The Commissioners had no further questions, and felt that the plat met all requirements provided in the Allen Land Development Code. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Wendland and a second by Commissioner Sedlacek, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to approve item number 6. The motion carried. Other Business Upcoming Agenda Items: • A request for an extension of the plat for Starcreek Phase 1 — Still working on the facilities agreement • In June — Proposed amendments to the Allen Land Development Code. • Joint workshop with the City Council regarding the CBD on May 10. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MAY 3, 2005 I Adjournment 17Ctl DWI Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Dreggors and a second by Commissioner Rushing, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at 8:00 p.m. hmtes approved this Tyki \ day of \ 2005. dingq, Chairman Kellie Wilson, Planning Technician I