Min - City Council - 1999 - 09/23 - Special CalledALLEN CITY COUNCIL
E, AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
SPECIAL CALLED JOINT WORKSHOP
SEPTEMBER 23, 1999
Present:
Stephen Terrell, Mayor
Councilmemben:
David Kerr, Mayor Pro Tem
Lonnie Thomas
Doug Gallagher (absent)
Susan Bartlemay
Kenneth Fulk
Melissa Owen
Call to Order and Announce a Ouorum is Present
Planning and Zoning Commission:
Ross Obermeyer, Chair
Daniel Neice
Mark Pacheco
Jeff McGregor, Vice -Chair
Kevin Kerr
Pamela Smith, Secretary
Jeffery Kelley
Randel West, Appointee
Alan Grimes, Appointee
(Agenda Item 1)
With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the Special Called Joint Workshop of the Allen City
Council and Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Mayor Terrell and Chair Obermeyer at
6 10 p on. on Thursday, September 23, 1999, in the Council Chambers of the Allen Public Library. Two Allen
Civic Plaza, Allen, Texas
City Council Decisions and Directions from July 24, 1999, Workshop (Agenda Item ID
A. Large Lots
I. Proposed Zoning District Regulations
2. Proposed Development Standards
1 B Neo -Traditional Design
1 1. Proposed Development Standards for Residential Neo -Traditional Development
2. Illustrations of Elements of Residential Neo -Traditional Development
City Staff:
Peter Vargas, City Manager
Judy Morrison, City Secretary
ete Smith, City Attorney
Michael Stanger, Assistant City Manager
ill Petty, Community Development Director
George Conner, City Engineer
Don Horton, Parks and Recreation Director
Marina Sukup, Planning Director
Marcie Diamond, Senior Planner
Tom Keener, Development Coordinator
Call to Order and Announce a Ouorum is Present
Planning and Zoning Commission:
Ross Obermeyer, Chair
Daniel Neice
Mark Pacheco
Jeff McGregor, Vice -Chair
Kevin Kerr
Pamela Smith, Secretary
Jeffery Kelley
Randel West, Appointee
Alan Grimes, Appointee
(Agenda Item 1)
With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the Special Called Joint Workshop of the Allen City
Council and Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Mayor Terrell and Chair Obermeyer at
6 10 p on. on Thursday, September 23, 1999, in the Council Chambers of the Allen Public Library. Two Allen
Civic Plaza, Allen, Texas
City Council Decisions and Directions from July 24, 1999, Workshop (Agenda Item ID
A. Large Lots
I. Proposed Zoning District Regulations
2. Proposed Development Standards
1 B Neo -Traditional Design
1 1. Proposed Development Standards for Residential Neo -Traditional Development
2. Illustrations of Elements of Residential Neo -Traditional Development
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3. Mixed Use Neo -Traditional Development Elements
4. Illustrations of Elements of Mixed Use Neo -Traditional Development
Facilitator Karen Walz reviewed the discussions and decisions by Council at the previous Workshop
held in July Council agreed on the following four issues: 1) Quality, 2) Community, 3) Variety, and 4)
Compatibility The following objectives were set: 1) Provide a variety of housing choices, 2) Economic well-
being and quality of life; 3) Transportation options, and 31 A set of tools
Ms. Walz also reviewed the six End Policy issues that Council discussed and agreed upon at the
Workshop.
Other Issues (Agenda Item III)
A. Non -Residential Design Standards
1. Landscaping Regulations
2. Lighting Regulations
3. Off -Street Parking and Loading
4. Other Standards
Planning Director Marina Sukup reviewed the proposals for Large Lot Zoning Districts, elements of
Neo -Traditional Design to establish standards and proposed design standards for non-residential developments.
The standards recommended for the Large Lot Zoning Districts represent a minimum in the new districts. She
stated that lots larger than the minimum could be constructed within any zoning district and reduced
infrastructure requirements could be an incentive for this type of development. The Neo -Traditional Design is
precluded by existing requirements in the City's zoning and construction regulations. She requested Council
direct staff to initiate the process for formal consideration of Large Lot Zoning Districts R-1 and R-1.5, direct
the Planning and Zoning Commission for action by the City Council in the future, and direct staff to initiate the
process for formal consideration for standards deemed appropriate for further consideration.
The Council and Planning and Zoning Commission agreed on the following questions:
1. Do we want to make this zoning available9
2. What standards do you want to set?
3. Where do you want the districts?
Discussion included design standards and maintenance of bar ditches within Large Lot Districts and the
development of the Central Business District in a typical Neo -Traditional style, possibly providing partnerships for
the City with developers
Council directed staff to research possible incentives for Large Lot developments.
Staff will develop additional information, including comparisons from surrounding cities, for the
Council and Planning and Zoning Commission to review at a later date.
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Other Business
(Agenda Item IV)
A. Update on Other Directions
1. Alternative Transportation
July 2000
2. CBD Master Plan
April 2000
3. SH 121 Corridor Plan
October 2000
4. Major Thoroughfare Plan Update
December 1999
There was no discussion held regarding other business.
Adjourn
(Agenda Item V)
The Special Called Joint Workshop of the Allen City
Council and Planning and Zoning Commission
was adjourned at 8 10 p.m. on Thursday, September 23, 1999
These minutes approved on the 7th day of October, 1999
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APPROVED:
Stephen Terrell, MAYOR