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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2015 - 01/06 - RegularPLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting January 6, 2015 CITY OF ALLEN ATTENDANCE: Commissioners Present: Jeff Cocking, Chair Shirley Mangrum, I" Vice -Chair Ben Trahan, 2"a V ice -Chair Luke Hollingsworth Stephen Platt, Jr. Michael Orr Absent: John Ogrizovich City Staff Present Kevin Laughlin, City Attomey Lee Battle, AICP, Assistant Planning Director Shawn Poe, PE, Assistant Director of Engineering Tiffany McLeod, Senior Planner Patrick Blaydes, Planner Madhuri Kulkarni, Planner January 6, 2015 Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present: With a quorum of the Commissioners present, Chairman Cocking called the meeting to order at 7.05 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers Room at Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway Director's Report I Action taken on the Planning & Zoning Commission items by City Council at the December 23, 2014, regular meeting attached. Consent Agenda 2. Approve minutes from the December 16, 2014, regular meeting Motion: Upon a motion by 2n° Vice -Chair Trahan, and a second by 1" Vice -Chair Mangrum, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried. Regular Agenda January 6, 2015 3. Preliminary Plat — Consider a request for a Preliminary Plat for Montgomery Ridge Phase 1. The property is 40.81 acres situated in the Thomas G. Kennedy Survey, Abstract No. 500, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; located south of Bethany Drive and west of Montgomery Boulevard. (PP - 9/24/14 -69) [Montgomery Ridge Phase 1] Ms. Madhuri Kulkarni, Planner, presented to the Commission. She stated this item is a Preliminary Plat for Montgomery Ridge Phase I. The property is generally located south of Bethany Drive and west of Montgomery Boulevard, and is zoned Planned Development PD No. 74 for Single -Family Residential R-7 The property to the north is zoned Planned Development PD No. 105 for Single -Family Residential R-5. The property to the east is zoned Planned Development PD No. 74 for Office O. The property to the south is zoned Planned Development PD No. 105 for Agriculture Open Space AO and Planned Development PD No. 74 for Office O. The property to the west is zoned Planned Development PD No. 105 for Agriculture Open Space AO. Ms. Kulkarni stated that a Concept Plan for a new residential community (Montgomery Ridge) intended to offer diverse lot sizes, housing sizes, and architectural styles, was approved in August 2014. Preliminary platting is the next phase in the development process. The subject Preliminary Plat, approximately 40.8± acres, shows the property subdivided into 170 residential lots and 12 open space/HOA lots The main access point for the development is Montgomery Boulevard; which connects to Bethany Drive Ultimately, Montgomery Boulevard will be extended to the US 75 access road. The plat also shows various easements required for development of the site. The Preliminary Plat has been reviewed by the Technical Review Committee, is consistent with the PD Concept Plan and meets the requirements of the Allen Lund Development Code. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Platt, and a second by Commissioner Orr, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to approve the Preliminary Plat for Montgomery Ridge Phase I, generally located southwest of Bethany Drive and Montgomery Boulevard. The motion carried. 4 Preliminary Plat — Consider a request for a Preliminary Plat for CLA Allen Addition, Lot 6A and 6B, Block A. The property is a 5.814± acre tract of land situated in the L.K. Pegues Survey, Abstract No. 702, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; located at the northeast comer of US75 and Exchange Parkway (PP-11/4/14-79)[Children's Learning Adventure] Ms. Madhuri Kulkarni, Planner, presented to the Commission. She stated this item is a Preliminary Plat for Children's Learning Adventure. The property is generally located cast of US Highway 75 and north of Exchange Parkway. The properties to the north and east are zoned Planned Development PD No. 58 for Shopping Center SC The property to the south (across Exchange Parkway) is zoned Planned Development PD No. 21 for Garden Office GO. The property to the west (across US Highway 75) is zoned Planned Development PD No. 54 for Corridor Commercial CC January 6, 2015 Ms. Kulkarni stated that a Concept Plan for Children's Learning Adventure (daycare use) was approved in October 2014. Preliminary platting is the next phase in the development process. The subject Preliminary Plat shows the approximately 5 8f acre property subdivided into two (2) lots, one for the daycare use (Lot 6A) and the other for future development (Lot 6B). Ms. Kulkami discussed access and said that there are a total of five (5) access points for the property One point of access is on Exchange Parkway The remaining access points are provided through access easements from the surrounding properties. The plat also shows various easements and ROW dedication required for development of the site. A Site Plan for the day care facility (on Lot 6A) has been submitted and is currently under review. The Preliminary Plat has been reviewed by the Technical Review Committee, is consistent with the PD Concept Plan and meets the requirements of the Allen Land Development Code Motion: Upon a motion by 1" Vice -Chair Mangrum, and a second Commissioner Platt, the Commission voted 6 tN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to approve the Preliminary Plat for CLA Allen Addition, Lots 6A and 6B, Block B, for Children's Learning Adventure. The motion carried. 5. Public Hearing — Conduct a Public Hearing and consider a request for a Specific Use Permit for a Fitness and Health Center use. The property is an approximately 9,610 square foot portion of a building located on Lot 1, Block I, Bethany Corner Addition, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, generally located south of Bethany Drive and east of Greenville Avenue (and commonly known as 801 S. Greenville Ave, Suite 101, 108 and 115). (SUP -12/19/14-86) [Crossfit TX] Ms. Madhuri Kulkami, Planner, presented to the Commission She stated this item is a public hearing and a Specific Use Permit for Crossfit TX. Ms Kulkarni identified the location of the property — it is generally located on the southeast comer of Greenville Avenue and Bethany Drive. The property to the north (across Bethany Drive) and to the south of the subject property is zoned Planned Development PD No. 4 for Shopping Center SC. The property to the west (across Greenville Avenue) is zoned Light Industrial LI. The property to the east is zoned Multi - Family Residential MF -24. The applicant is proposing to tenant three suites in the Bethany Corner shopping center: Suite 101 (1,440 square feet), Suite 108 (5,970 square feet), and Suite 115 (2,200 square feet) in an existing building for weightlifting, Crossfit group classes, and wellness and corrective exercise, respectively, as part of a CrossFit exercise facility Staff categorizes all of these types of uses within this facility as "Fitness and Health Center." Ms. Kulkarni stated that a Fitness and Health Center use within a Shopping Center zoning district, such as this, requires a Specific Use Permit (SUP) according to the Allen Land Development Code. She then stated that a business summary was submitted from which staff analyzed class size, class frequency, total classes per day, and hours of operation for each of the lease spaces. Staff has determined that parking will not be negatively impacted on the site. January 6, 2015 There are no proposed changes to the exterior of the building Chairman Cocking opened the public hearing Chairman Cocking closed the public hearing 1" Vice -Chair Mangrum said she had a question for the applicant. She asked if they had something like this in other cities where the facility is split into different centers. Melissa Gautreaux, 525 Mefford Lane, Allen, Texas, applicant, answered 1" Vice -Chair Mangmm. She said their facility was located two blocks to the north, but because they have grown in size, they have relocated here and branched off into other suites to focus on specific aspects, such as corrective exercises and weightlifting. I" Vice -Chair Mangrum asked if the applicant will continue to have Crossfit across the street as well as these suites. Ms Gautreaux answered no, they are moving Crossfit to this new location. Ms. Kulkami stated that this item will be on the City Council agenda on January 27, 2015. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Orr, and a second by 2"d Vice -Chair Trahan, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to recommend approval of the Specific Use Permit request for a Fitness and Health Center use for the property located on Lot 1, Block 1, Bethany Corner Addition, and commonly known as 801 S. Greenville Avenue, Suites 101, 108, and 115, for Crossfit TX. The motion carried. Tabled Item/Public Hearing - Conduct a Public Hearing and consider a request to change the zoning to Community Facility "CF" for Public Park use. The properties are currently zoned Planned Development No. 72 for Residential "R-5" use, Planned Development No. 98 for Residential -R-4- use, Planned Development No. 109 for Residential "R-5" use, Planned Development No. 58 for Shopping Center "SC" use, Planned Development No. 58 for Light Industrial "LI" use, Planned Development No. 63 for Commercial Corridor "CC" use, and Planned Development No. 63 for Multi -Family "MF" use, Light Industrial "LI" use, and Garden Office "GO" use, Planned Development No. 54 for Garden Office "GO" use and Agricultural and Open Space "AO" use. The properties are located south of Ridgeview and west of Bray Central Drive [Watters Branch], south of Ridgeview Drive and east of W Exchange Parkway [Rowlett Creek Park], east of US 75 and north of W Exchange Parkway, [Allen Historic Dam], north of Ridgeview Drive and east of N. Custer Road, [Custer-Ridgeview Park], north of W McDermott Drive and west of Twin Creeks Drive [Bolin Park] and between US 75 and Greenville Avenue, at Chaparral Road, [Molson Farms]. Commissioner Orr recused himself due to a conflict Chairman Cocking removed this item from the table so it is open. Mr. Lee Battle, Assistant Planning Director, presented to the Commission. January 6, 2015 Mr. Battle stated that this is a City initiated rezoning for parkland, and that there are sir different areas that are included in this rezoning. Mr. Battle explained that the purpose of this request is to take land that is either owned or controlled by the City for the purpose of parkland and get it into the same zoning district. When the City acquires land, it comes through the City through dedication or donation or purchase, and comes with some zoning designation already on the property. The City then acquires this parkland with different existing zoning designations. As a matter of policy, all parks should be classified as the Community Facility (CF) zoning district to prevent unintended consequences. This request will clean up zoning for park uses and prevent unintended consequences. Conflicts in zoning and platting can occur if the parks are not zoned to the CF district. There are no specific development plans, concepts, or proposals to how these parks might develop. Some land may remain natural open space and as greenbelt. There are six areas as a part of this zoning request: 1. Custer-Ridgeview Park: Located north of Ridgeview Drive and east of N. Custer Road; currently zoned CC, MF, and R-6. 2. Rowlett Creek: Located south of Ridgeview Drive and east of W Exchange Parkway, currently zoned R-4 and AO. 3. Watters Branch Park. Located south of Ridgeview Drive and west of Bray Central Drive; currently zoned R-5 and AO. 4. Allen Historic Dam: Located east of US Highway 75 by the railroad track, currently zoned LI, SC, and CC. 5. Molson Farms. Located between US 75 and Greenville Avenue, at Chaparral Road; currently zoned LI and GO. 6. Bolin Park: Located north of McDermott Drive and west of Twin Creeks Drive; currently zoned GO Mr. Battle summarized that the request is to change the various zoning districts of all of the land mentioned above to Community Facilities as a cleanup. Chairman Cocking reiterated that this request is just house -keeping. Many of the parks, as identified on the map shown, are already zoned Community Facilities. The last of the major parks acquired in the last few years are just now being changed to the common zoning of Community Facilities. Mr. Battle agreed. He expanded that a majority of the parks are already zoned Community Facilities. The City has done this in the past with other parkland. These are the remaining big pieces to clean up the zoning on what will be City parkland. Chairman Cocking opened the public hearing Marc Perna, 1305 Caliche Trail, Allen, Texas, addressed the Commission. He is in favor of this request. He thinks it is fantastic to have parks. He had a question for clarification on who will maintain the parks — is it by the City's Parks and Recreation Department or by the communities around the Parks. Chairman Cocking closed the public hearing. The following are correspondences received for this case. F CI January 6, 2015 Virginia Fuller, Qinnvfuller@comcast.ne[ - Oppose Sachin Aggarwal, 2003 Creekway Drive — Support Ann Pipton — 1 110 Waterford Way — Support Craig Barnard — 304 Twin Creeks Drive — Support Karen and Larry Lantz, 1205 Caliche Trail —N/A Danny Badeaux, 1065 Arches Park — Oppose Daniel Flick, Daniekflick(�siemens.com — Support Shakira Boone, 1606 Singing Water Drive — Support Billy Aylor— 1530 Bellnap— Support Neville P Skead, 1528 Astoria Drive — Support Rebecca Giordano, 1612 Summer Oaks Drive — Support David Gunther, 1605 Woodrose Court—Support Chairman Cocking asked the question over maintenance Mr. Battle answered that all of the parks discussed will be maintained by the City with possibly some joint -agreements. Mr. Battle stated that the item will be on the City Council agenda on January 13, 2015 Motion: Upon a motion by 1" Vice -Chair Mangrum, and a second by Commissioner Platt, the Commission voted 5 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to recommend approval of the request to change the zoning of various park facilities to Community Facility "CF" for Public Park use. Adiournmen[ The motion carried at 7:27 p.m. These mu a roved this a day of _ZkstO4r s, 2015., / o m L,hairman Madhuri Kulkami, Planner Director's Report from 12/23/2014 City Council Meeting • No meeting was held by City Council on December 23, 2014. F January 6, 2015