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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2013 - 03/05 - RegularI ;� CITY OF ALLEN ATTENDANCE: Commissioners Present: Robert Wendland, Chairman Jeff Cocking, 1" Vice Chair Shirley Mangrum, 2"a Vice Chair Barbara McNutt John Ogrizovich Steven Platt, Jr. Ben Trahan PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting March 5, 2013 Citv Staff Present: Ogden "Bo" Bass, AICP, Director of Community Development Lee Battle, AICP, Assistant Director of Community Development Shawn Poe, PE, Assistant Director of Engineering Tiffany McLeod, Senior Planner Shelby Griffin, Planner Kevin Laughlin, City 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 7.00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers at Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway Director's Report Action taken on the Planning & Zoning Commission items by City Council at the February 26, 2013 regular meeting Consent Aeenda 2. Approve minutes from the February 19, 2013 regular meeting 3. Receive the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Status Report. 4. Final Plat — Consider a request for a Final Plat for Creekside at Ridgeview Addition, Phase 2, being 14.091+ acres of land located approximately 600 feet northwest of Ridgeview, Drive and east of West Rowlett Creek. (FP -1/21/13-7) [Creekside at Ridgeview, Phase 21 5. Final Plat — Consider a request for a Pinal Plat for Bossy Boots Addition Lot 2, Block D, being 0.536+ acres of land located approximately 315 feet north of Exchange Parkway and approximately 580 feet east of Bossy Boots Drive. (FP -2/12/13-13) [Jimmy John's] Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Trahan, and a second by Commissioner Platt, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried. Reeular Aeenda Agenda Item #6 Public Hearing — Conduct a Public Hearing and consider a request to change the zoning from Agricultural -Open Space AO, to a Planned Development for Single Family Residential R-5 use and adopt a Concept Plan, Building Elevations, and Development Regulations for the property The property is 79 601 acres of land located in the J. Gough Survey, Abstract No. 347, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; located approximately 930 feet north of McDermott Drive in between Custer Road and Shallowater Drive. (Z-11/21/12-88) [McDermott Farms] Ms. Tiffany McLeod, Senior Planner, presented to the Commission The property is located north of McDermott Drive in between Custer Road and Shallowater Drive. Ms McLeod explained that the applicant is requesting to change the zoning of a 79.601 acre tract of land from Agriculture -Open Space (AO) zoning to a Planned Development for single family residential use. The proposed base zoning for the property is R-5. The Concept Plan shows two hundred and eighty one (281) residential front entry lots and eight (8) open space lots Approximately 2.5 acres (located at the northeastern end of the property) will be dedicated to the City of Allen as open space that will tie into Twin Creeks Park. There are three (3) access points for the subdivision. One access point is located on Custer Road. Another access point is located at the eastern boundary of the site on Shallowater Drive. The third access point is located at the southern end of the site on "Street W One half of the street will be built with this subdivision. The other half will be built when the property to the south develops. Ms McLeod explained the development regulations to the Commission. The applicant is proposing a minimum lot width of 62.5' and a minimum lot depth of 120' This equates to a lot area of 7,500 square feet, which meets the R-5 standard. The applicant is proposing a twenty foot (20') front and rear yard setbacks. The proposed setbacks essentially shift both the front and rear building lines closer to the front property line by five feet (5'). Ms. McLeod showed the Commission product types and budding elevations proposed for the development. The homes are two-story with the average home size being approximately 3,800 square feet. The building materials are primarily brick and stone with a composition shingle roof. The Future Land Use Plan designates the subject property for single family residential use. The proposed development is compatible with the surrounding area. The Concept Plan, Development Regulations and Elevations have been reviewed by the Technical Review Committee. Chairman Wendland opened the Public Hearing. Mike Fontenot, 2029 Burnside Drive, Allen, TX, inquired about the tree line on the north end of the site. Jennifer Prestridge, 2010 Burnside Drive, Allen, TX, inquired about who the developer and builder for the property would be. She asked for the average square footage, price point, and expected construction date of the homes. She also inquired about a right turn lane built at the intersection of Shallowater Drive and McDermott Drive and what the property to the south is planned for. Stan Newding, 812 Shallowater Drive, Allen, TX, inquired about the ability to make changes to the Concept Plan in the future. Todd Cansler, 415 Bastrop Drive, Allen, TX, asked why there was a change from a 4 -lane divided roadway to a 2 -lane roadway on Shallowater Drive. Marie Chow, 802 Shallowater Drive, Allen, TX, stated her concern for additional traffic on Shallowater Drive and the need for pedestrian crosswalks. Kim Richmond, 511 Spur Drive, Allen, TX, asked for confirmation that there would be no median on Shallowater Drive, across from Spur Drive. Chairman Wendland closed the Public Hearing. He announced that Ireneo Cabahug, 403 Bastrop Drive, Allen, TX, submitted a written letter of opposition. Ms. McLeod explained that the 7 '/: foot tree preservation easement for McDermott Farms is measured from the property line. An existing 7 '/, foot tree preservation easement exists to the north of the subject property, within the Custer Meadows subdivision. She also explained that the Concept Plan is part of the Planned Development Ordinance and if there is a proposed change for the development, it would require the applicant to apply for a PD amendment and go through the same public hearing process at Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. Chairman Wendland clarified that all of the individuals that received notifications for this case would receive a notification if the Planned Development is proposed to be amended. Jed Dolson, Applicant, 3131 Harvard, Suite 103, Dallas, TX, addressed the Commission. He identified JBGL Chateaux as the developer and that the builder would be American Legend Homes and Normandy Homes with a price point of $475,000 and above. The average square footage of the homes would be 4,000 square feet. He stated that it is forecasted to have lots on the ground by the end of 2013 or early 2014. He explained that the property to the south was a different seller and was not aware of their development plans. Mr. Shawn Poe, Assistant Director of Engineering addressed the Commission. He explained that Shallowater Drive is identified as a collector on the Master Thoroughfare Plan, which means it would be a 2 -lane roadway and expands to a four lane divided at McDermott to lessen the delay of motorists at the intersection. He explained that developer has shown to widen Shallowater Drive from 25 foot to a 37 foot wide, non -divided roadway. Mr. Poe explained that the Master Thoroughfare Plan also shows a collector running east and west between Custer Road and Shallowater Drive which will be partially constructed with this development. The property to the south will build the rest of the collector at the time of development. Chairman Wendland inquired about the possibility to provide cross walks on Shallowater Drive. Mr. Poe stated that the Engineering Department can look at the pedestrian counts and determine if Shallowater Drive warrants a cross walk. He added that many of the design details will be worked out at the construction design phase, which is after the zoning phase Chairman Wendland inquired about the possibility of a right tum lane being constructed on Shallowater Drive, at the McDermott Intersection. Mr. Poe stated that when the property to the south develops they would be required to build the right tum lane. Ms. McLeod informed the Commission that the property to the South is currently zoned Agricultural - Open Space (AO) and that there have been no plans submitted for that property to develop. She added that the Future Land Use Plan shows that property as developing into single family residential use and shopping center along McDermott Drive. Commissioner Ogrizovich asked for clarification about the sharp change in width of Shallowater Drive, near the fire station. Mr Poe stated that when the roadway is widened from a 25 foot roadway to a 37 foot roadway, the sharp change in width will become less severe and more gradual. Commissioner Ogrizovich stated he is in support of the request. 2n" Vice Chair Mangrum stated she could support the request. V Vice Chair Cocking stated he supported the request Commissioner McNutt stated she was in support of the request and is pleased to see that the developer was utilizing the existing trees on site. Commissioner Trahan stated he supported of the request. Chairman Wendland stated he is in support of the request. Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Platt, and a second by Commissioner McNutt, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to recommend approval of the request to change the zoning of 79.60± acres of land from Agricultural -Open Space A -O to a Planned Development for Single Family Residential R-5 use and adopt a Concept Plan, Building Elevations, and Development Regulations for McDermott Farms. The motion carried. Adiournmen[ the meeting adjourned at 7'43 p.m. of "T Wendland, Chairman Director's Report from 2/26/13 City Council Meeting There were three items taken to the February 26, 2013 City Council meeting for consideration: • A request to Amend Planned Development No. 54 for Industrial Technology IT to allow a Day Care use and Adopt a Concept Plan, Building Elevations, and Development Regulations for Lot 2R -2E, Block G, Bray Central One Addition; Located South of Exchange Parkway and East of Watters Road for Children's Lighthouse was denied. • A request to Adopt an Ordinance for a Specific Use Permit 4 133 for a Gymnastic and Sports Training Facility use for Crossfit Ammo at 1201 E. Main Street, Suite 220 was approved. • A request to Adopt an Ordinance for a Specific Use Permit # 134 for a Gymnastic and Sports Training Facility use for Envy Cheer at 21 Prestige Circle was approved. IY E,