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Home My WebLink AboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2008 - 03/04 - RegularPLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting March 4, 2008 CITY OF ALLEN ATTENDANCE: Commissioners Present: Robert Wendland Alan Grimes Jeff Cocking Douglas Dreggors Shirley Mangrum Commissioners Absent: Marcelle Jones James Rushing City Staff Present: David Hoover, Director of Planning Lee Battle, Assistant Director of Planning Pam Conway, Senior Administrative Assistant Chris Flanigan, Civil Engineer Tim Dentler, Director of Parks Bret McCullough, Building Official Craig Gillis, Assistant Fire Chief Amber Slayton, Attorney Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present With a quorum of the Commissioners present, Chairman Wendland called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers at Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway Director's Report from 2/26/08 Council Meeting None Consent Agenda Agenda Item 1: Approve Minutes of February 19, 2008, Regular Meeting. Agenda Item 2: Final Plat — Consider a Final Plat for Allen Blue Star Storage, Lot 1, Block A, being 6.3944± acres located at the northeast comer of Main El Street and Richardson Court. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PAGE 2 March 4, 2008 Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes, and a second by Commissioner Dreggors, the Commission voted 5 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried. Remdar Aeenda Agenda Item 3: Floodplain Reconfiguration — Consider floodplain reconfiguration for New Lineage Homes Addition; located north of the intersection of McDermott Drive and Watters Crossing Drive. Mr. Battle presented the item to the Commission. He stated that this has been a challenge for development because of the flood plain. This property was rezoned about a year ago to PD Planned Development No. 100 for O Office. Chris Flanigan, Civil Engineer, is present to answer any questions regarding the flood plain. Commissioner Cocking stated that it appears the entire property is being raised several feet. Mr. Richard Laturskey, Architect, New Lineage Homes, stated that they are raising the perimeter of the site about 2 feet for the puking. Building structures cannot be in the floodplain. Iq Commissioner Dreggors questioned if the property would be maintained down into the ® floodplain. Mr. Battle stated that maintenance is required. Mr. Flanigan explained the flood plain exhibit and stated that this doesn't negatively impact the 100 year storm. Chairman Wendland stated that he supports the proposed reclamation based on Mr. Flanigan's explanation. This does address the difficult circumstances for development of the property Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Cocking and a second by Commissioner Mangrum, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED, to approve Agenda Item 3. The Motion Carried. Agenda Item 4: Alternate Screening — Consider alternate screening for New Lineage Homes Addition; located north of the intersection of McDermott Drive and Watters Crossing Drive. Mr. Battle presented pictures of the property and the adjacent property He also presented a diagram of the proposed wall, which is fence and landscaping combination. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PAGE 3 March 4, 2008 Commissioner Cocking discussed the fence detail and stated that the parking elevations seem to be at least 2 feet taller than the wrought iron fence. He was concerned about the line of sight for the town homes. Commissioner Grimes stated that the dimensions and details on the exhibit aren't readable therefore he doesn't feel he can approve He also expressed concern that there may be a "no - mans land" being created between the two walls. He stated once the walls are constructed, you won't be able to see down there. Chairman Wendland stated that the area between the two walls is a concern, however, trash, etc. blows down there anyway We will be diligent with code enforcement. He stated that he is pleased the property will be surface level with McDermott Drive. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Mangrum and a second by Commissioner Dreggors, the Commission voted 4 IN FAVOR, and 1 OPPOSED, to approve Agenda Item 4. Commissioner Grimes was opposed. The Motion Carried. Agenda Item 5: Preliminary Plat — Consider a Preliminary Plat for New Lineage Homes Addition, being .900± acres located north of the intersection of McDermott Drive and Watters Crossing Drive. Mr. Battle stated that staff recommends approval of this Preliminary Plat. Any drainage issues will be addressed prior to final plat. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes and a second by Commissioner Dreggors, the Commission voted 5 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED, to approve Agenda Item 5. The Motion Carried. Agenda Item 6: Public Hearing — Conduct a Public Hearing and consider amendments to the Allen Land Development Code by amending the Allen Land Development Cod Article VII, Section 7.05 Landscaping Requirements; Section 7.08 performance Standards; and Appendix C, Trees and Plants. Mr. Battle presented the amendments to the Commission and stated these amendments have been reviewed previously by the Commission in December and then by City Council for comments, and is now ready for the formal adoption process. There are some changes that are being made state wide. TCEQ has proposed some amendments which will be coming forward in the summer. Our amendments will compliment those being proposed by TCEQ. Chairman Wendland opened the Public Hearing. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION March 4, 2008 PAGE With no one present to speak, the Public Hearing was closed. The Commission discussed the proposed amendments. Commissioner Mangrum asked if the irrigation for single family — 50% spray — was a state requirement. Mr. Battle stated that is was not. Commissioner Cocking stated that he cannot support the amendments as they are an undo hardship on single family If we strike paragraph F, the 50% spray requirement, he would support. He expressed concern that businesses don't appear to have the same requirements as single family, and he can't support that. Commissioner Grimes commented that this puts a large burden on the city to maintain and enforce. He feels the amendments are confusing. Chairman Wendland stated that he supports the amendments as conserving water is an absolute necessity Commissioner Cocking questioned why the City allows businesses and the City to water when the citizens cannot. He just can't support that. He wants something that works for all commercial and residential. Mr. Battle stated that the biggest user of water is single family The goal is to reduce and conserve. There was no intent to single out residential — changes are being made to commercial and residential alike. Mr. Hoover, Director, Planning & Development, stated that grass is the large water consumer — that is what has driven this amendment. Chairman Wendland called for a motion, but there was none. No action was taken. Chairman Wendland directed Commissioners Grimes and Cocking to direct their comments to Mr. Battle so this can move forward at the next Planning Commission meeting. Agenda Item 7: Public Hearing — Conduct a Public Hearing and consider amendments to the Allen Land Development Code by amending the Allen Land Development Code, in particular: Article III Building Regulations by adopting the 2006 editions of the International Building Code, International Fire Code, International Residential Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International plumbing Code, International Energy Conservation Code and the 2005 edition of the National Electrical Code with regional amendments Bret McCullough, Chief Building Official, presented the amendments to the Commission. He stated the last amendments were done in 2001 — which was the first ever to the International Code. In 2002 there was a presentation of the Intemational Energy Code and that was added. �`3 The item tonight has the Energy Code included. Mr. McCullough stated they have a lot of PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION March 4, 2008 PAGES confidence in these amendments. Craig Gillis, Assistant Fire Chief, is present as the Fire Code is part of this also. Staff recommends approval. The Commission briefly discussed. Chairman Wendland opened the Public Hearing. With no one present to speak, the Public Hearing was closed. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Cocking and a second by Commissioner Grimes, the Commission voted 5 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to approve Agenda Item 7. The Motion Carried. Other Business None Adjournment Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Dreggors and a second by Commissioner Cocking the Commission voted 5 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at 10:00 p.m. These minu approved t 's S�day of r' / 2008. n o rt ndland, Chairman am Conway, Sr. Admin ' tant P