Min - Planning and Zoning Commission - 1993 - 02/11 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 11, 1993
ATTENDANCE:
Commission Members Present:
Harold Biggs, Vice -Chairman
Kenneth Falk, Secretary
Douglas Gallagher
Jeffery Kelley
Steve Allen
Noel Crume, arrived 7:54 p.m.
Commission Members Absent:
John Garcia, Chairman
City Staff Present:
Tom Keener, Development Coordinator
Sally Leeper, Secretary
George Conner, Public Works
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM:
With a quorum of the Commissioners present, the Allen Planning & Zoning Com-
mission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Acting Chairman Biggs at the Allen
Municipal Annex, City Council Chambers, One Butler Circle, Allen, Texas.
Approve Minutes
January 28, 1993
(Agenda Item 11)
Acting Chairman Biggs read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Approve minutes of January 28, 1993, Regular Meeting."
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Fulk and a second by Commissioner
Gallagher, the Commission voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve
the minutes of January 28, 1993.
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Approve Minutes
February 3, 1993
(Agenda Item III)
Acting Chairman Biggs read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Approve minutes of February 3, 1993, Workshop Meeting."
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Fulk and a second by Commissioner
Gallagher, the Commission voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve
the minutes of February 3, 1993.
Approve Minutes
February 4, 1993 (Agenda Item IV)
Acting Chairman Biggs read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Approve minutes of February 4, 1993, Workshop Meeting."
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Falk and a second by Commissioner
Kelley, the Commission voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the
minutes of February 4, 1993.
Final Plat
Watters Crossing Phase One (Agenda Item V)
Acting Chairman Biggs read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Final Plat - Consider final plat approval for Bon Terre -B Ltd. and Allen
Central Joint Venture on Watters Crossing Phase One, a 122.4002 -acre
tract of land in the Michael See Survey, Abstract No. 543, situated in the
City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, and being a part of that certain
431.673 acre tract of land conveyed to Allen Central Joint Venture by
County Clerk No. 92-0051578 of the Deed Records of Collin County, Texas;
further described as being south of McDermott Drive and west of Watters
Creek."
Mr. Tom Keener presented the plat to the Commission. Re stated that the plat is
consistent with the preliminary plat approved earlier by the Commission. The
City Engineer has approved this final plat. Mr. Keener discussed features of this
development such as the elimination of alleys for the preservation of the trees in
the area north of Bethany. He stated that the plat contains an adjacent 9 acres of
park land which will be dedicated to the City on the separate agenda item. Staff
recommends approval of the plat.
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Final Plat
Watters Crossing Phase One (Cont.) (_Agenda Item V)
Commissioner Allen questioned whether there will be any screening walls adjacent
to McDermott. Mr. Joel Robuck, 3816 Bryn Mawr, Dallas, TX 75225, the pro-
ponent, stated that there will be a 15 -foot landscape strip on the south side of
McDermott. There will be a wood screening fence with a landscaping buffer
adjacent to McDermott to be maintained by the homeowner's association.
Mr. Keener stated that this landscaped area is over and above the dedication of
right-of-way for the expansion of McDermott.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Fulk and a second by Commissioner
Gallagher, the Commission voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve
the final plat for Watters Crossing Phase One.
Final Plat
Watters Crossing Park Dedication (Agenda Item VI)
" Acting Chairman Biggs read the agenda item into the record as follows:
® "Final Plat - Consider final plat approval for Allen Central Joint Venture on
park dedication within the Watters Crossing development, a 9.0922 -acre
tract of land in the Michael See Survey, Abstract No. 543, situated in the
City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, and being a part of that certain
431.673 acre tract of land conveyed to Allen Central Joint Venture by
County Clerk No. 92-0051578 of the Deed Records of Collin County, Texas;
further described as being located within the Watters Crossing residential
development south of McDermott and west of Watters Creek."
Mr. Keener described the park site to the Commission. He stated that the
Comprehensive Plan has identified the adjacent area as a possible school site.
The Park Board is agreeable to this dedication.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Folk and a second by Commissioner
Gallagher, the Commission voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve
the final plat for Watters Crossing Park Dedication.
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Final Plat
R.O.W. F.M. 2170 (Agenda Item VII)
Acting Chairman Biggs read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Final Plat - Consider final plat approval for Allen Central Joint Venture on
right-of-way dedication for F.M. 2170, being .06788 acres of land out of
the Michael See Survey, Abstract No. 543 and the David Nix Survey,
Abstract No. 668; further described as being that southern portion of
McDermott Drive beginning at a point west of Watters Creek and extending
to County Road 141."
Mr. Keener presented the plat to the Commission. The plat allows dedication of
right-of-way to the City covering the prescribed right-of-way. There is a
facilities agreement which covers the construction of the thoroughfares.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Fulk and a second by Commissioner
Gallagher, the Commission voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve
the final plat for right-of-way on F.M. 2170 adjacent to the Watters
Crossing development.
Final Plat
R.O.W. C.R. 141
(Agenda Item VIII)
Acting Chairman Biggs read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Final Plat - Consider final plat approval for Allen Central Joint Venture
and Bon -Terre -B Ltd. on right-of-way dedication for County Road 141,
being 1.2770 acres of land out of the David Nix Survey, Abstract No. 668
and the James Wilcox Survey, Abstract No. 1017; further described as
being that eastern portion of County Road 141 south of McDermott Drive
and extending south to the southern boundary of the Watters Crossing
development."
Mr. Keener presented the plat to the Commission. This road is commonly known
as the existing Alma Drive. Proponent will be required to construct 24 feet of
pavement for this roadway. The design meets the minimum design requirements
of the City.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Kelley and a second by Commissioner
Gallagher, the Commission voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve
the final plat for right-of-way dedication on C.R. 141 adjacent to the
Watters Crossing development.
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Final Plat
R.O.W. - Alma Drive
(Agenda Item IX)
Acting Chairman Biggs read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Final Plat - Consider final plat approval for Allen Central Joint Venture
and Bon -Terre -B Ltd. on right-of-way dedication for Alma Drive, being
4.7005 acres of land out of the Michael See Survey, Abstract No. 543, and
David Nix Survey, Abstract No. 668; further described as being that
portion of proposed Alma Drive immediately south of McDermott Drive."
Mr. Keener presented the plat to the Commission. He explained that right -o£ -way
for an additional right -turn lane at McDermott is included on this plat. The
thoroughfare is entirely contained within the subject property; consequently, all
120' are being dedicated to the City.
Commissioner Allen questioned whether plans are considered for futures use by
Dart. Mr. Keener stated he was not aware of the needs of Dart at this time.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Fulk and a second by Commissioner
Gallagher, the Commission voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve
the final plat for right-of-way dedication on Alma Drive in the
Watters Crossing development.
Workshop
Subdivision Ordinance
Acting Chairman Biggs read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Workshop - Review Subdivision Ordinance."
The following sections were reviewed:
603.5 Mr. Keener suggested the addition of a new section numbered 603.5 with
the following text: "Sidewalks contained within linear parks shall be paved
by the developer. The design shall be approved by the Director of Parks,
and shall be a minimum of 8 feet in width."
The consensus of the Commission was to accept this text.
604 Mr. Keener discussed the issue of alleys or lack of alleys. EPA require-
ments and maintenance issues were discussed. It was suggested that with
no alleys, the width of the street should be increased and garages should
not be opened to the street. Discussion was held regarding the desire to
continue to require alleys and consider variances where appropriate.
604.1 OK as presented.
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604.2 This section should be entitled "Residential areas" to differentiate from
Section 604.1 "Commercial and Industrial Areas." Commissioner Crume
made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Allen, to include the text "Alleys
should be provided; however, upon Commission approval, front entry
drives may be allowed with side or rear entry access provided there is
sufficient space for the parking of four passenger vehicles. The motion
was amended to remove the number "four." Commission voted 5 FOR and 1
AGAINST the motion.
604.3 OK as presented.
Cul-de-sacs: Mr. Keener stated that the Fire Marshal has recommended that cul-
de-sacs not exceed 600 feet as stated in the current ordinance. He read the text
of the Fire Marshal's memo to the Commission. Commissioner Kelley suggested 800
feet, and Commissioner Fulk suggested 600 feet with consideration up to 1200 feet
based on staff review and Commission approval, with reference to the concerns of
the fire department. Clarification was requested as to whether the conditions
proposed by the Fire Marshal were an either/or, or all of the above list.
604.4 To be considered later.
604.5 OK as presented.
606 OK as presented. Mr. George Conner discussed the Storm Water Preven-
tion Erosion Control Plan. He stated that COG is working on a model
ordinance for local authorities to use in enforcement of these rules.
ITEMS OF INTEREST
The Commission requested staff to begin a review of a landscape ordinance and
Commissioner Crume requested each commissioner receive a copy of Piano's
landscape ordinance.
Mr. Keener stated that the next agenda shall include an item to continue to review
of the Subdivision Ordinance, and a zoning request on Buckingham Estates will
be included on March 11, 1993, agenda.
ADJOURN
MOTION: Upon a motion by Commissioner Crume, and a second by Commission-
er Gallagher, the Commission voted 6 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn
the February 11, 1993, meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission
at 9:30 p.m.
These minutes approved thir�� day of ._=c�. 1993.
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John Ai -cm, Chairman Kenneth F Ik, Secretary