Min - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2002 - 03/14 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
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Commissioners Present:
Alan Grimes
Kenneth Harvey — arrived at 6:45 p.m
Gary Stocker
Gary Caplinger
Lauri Blake
Commissioners Absent:
Darion Culbertson
Robin Sedlacek
City Staff Present:
Marina Sukup, Director of Planning
David A. Hoover, Assistant Director of Planning
Pam Conway, Administrative Secretary
Sally L. Leeper, Planner
David Dodd, City Attorney's Office
COMMUNITY MEETING
Call to Order and Announce a Quomm is Present:
With a quorum of the Commissioners present, the Allen Planning & Zoning Commission was
called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Acting Chairman Caplinger, at the Allen City Hall Council
Chambers, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas.
Acting Chairman Caplinger introduced and welcomed the new Planning Commissioners, present tonight Gary
Stocker, and not present, Darion Culbertson.
Update of 1998 Comprehensive Plan
7 Urban Design
➢ Parks
Ms. Marina Sukup, Director of Planning, stated that the purpose of these Community Planning Workshop is
to gather community input on the update of the 2002-2022 Comprehensive Plan, noting that the information
provided is a first draft. She reviewed the process for updating the Plan, reminding the Commission that the
results of the Citizen's Survey would be incorporated into the Plan document.
Commissioner Blake asked what staff has done to inform the public of these meetings. Ms. Sukup stated that
it has been published in the Allen American newspaper, the City's web site, and announced at the City
Council meetings.
Ms. Sukup reviewed the Urban Design — Streetscape Image element of the Plan, including streetscape image
and Central Business District design concepts, as well as the Historic Village, light standards and Central
Business District sidewalks concepts. David Hoover, Assistant Director of Planning, has been working on the
Sidewalk Plan. She stated that 12 -foot sidewalks are being recommended for Cedar Drive and Allen Drive.
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Parks -Community Facilities — Ms. Sukup reviewed the proposed park plan, which includes a preliminary
inventory of public and private parks, school facilities and trail system
Commissioner Stocker noted that Bolin Elementary School had not been included while Lovejoy Elementary
had been, although neither was actually located within the city limits, noting that both or neither should be
included for the sake of consistency.
Commissioner Blake and Acting Chairman Caplinger stated that staff has done a good job preparing this
draft.
Adioum
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Blake, and a second by Commissioner Grimes, the
Commission voted 5 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the March 14, 2002
Community Planning Workshop 7:05 p.m. The motion carried.
REGULAR AGENDA
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present:
With a quorum of the Commissioners present, the Allen Planning & Zoning Commission was
called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Acting Chairman Caplinger, at the Allen City Hall Council
Chambers, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas.
Update on Council Action:
Ms. Marina Sukup, Director of Planning & Development, updated the Commission on the Council action
from thew March 7, 2002 meeting.
• Street Image Study - Accepted
• Charles Key Property —postponed to April 4, 2002
1. Election of Officers
Chair— Gary Caplinger (nominated by Commissioner Blake and seconded by Commissioner Grimes)
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Blake, and a second by Commissioner Grimes, the
Commission voted 5 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to close the nominations and elect
Gary Caplinger as Chair. The motion carried.
1" Vice Chair — Alan Grimes (nominated by Commissioner Blake and seconded by Commissioner Harvey)
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Blake, and a second by Commissioner Harvey, the
Commission voted 5 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to close the nominations and elect
Alan Grimes as I" Vice Chair. The motion carried.
2"d Vice Chair — Lauri Blake (nominated by Commissioner Grimes and seconded by Commissioner Stocker)
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes, and a second by Commissioner Stocker,
the Commission voted 5 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to close the nominations and
elect Lauri Blake as 2od Vice Chair. The motion carried.
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CONSENT AGENDA
■'1 2. Approve Minutes of February 28, 2002 Regular Meeting.
3. Combination Plat — Consider a Combination Plat for Celebration Park, 104.43± acres of land
situated in the Witsaul Fisher Survey, Abstract No. 323, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; located
north of Main Street between Malone Road and Angel Parkway
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Harvey, and a second by Commissioner Grimm,
the Commission voted 5 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the Consent
Agenda. The motion carried.
REGULAR AGENDA
4. Consideration of and action on proposed changes to the Central Business District Sidewalk Plan
Mr. David Hoover, Assistant Director of Planning, presented the proposed changes in the requirements
for Central Business District Plan sidewalks. He stated that staff has suggested a modification since the
12 foot width requirement has caused a lot of concern among the owners of businesses and properties in
the CBD.
He stated that staff is seeking direction regarding the concept of this plan, and then the plan will be
brought back to the Commission in ordinance form for final approval.
Commissioner Grimes observed that expanding the parkway to avoid damage to the trees might allow
Li persons exiting vehicles to trample landscaping, but that he was in favor of increasing the landscaping
overall.
Commissioner Blake suggested a meandering sidewalk, "checkerboard" effect, as an alternative. She
questioned if the plan shown would actually be implemented.
Mr. Hoover stated that Cedar and Allen Drive would indeed be developed as shown with the 12 -foot
sidewalks. He stated that staff is trying to relax the 12 foot requirement to 8 feet and then fill in that
additional space with landscaping/grass. The existing ordinance provides for flexibility in
implementation, with approval of the Commission.
Mr. Hoover noted that a workshop with the Council is scheduled for March 21, 2002 on this same subject.
The Commission concurred that they are in favor of the concept of this plan. Ms. Sukup stated that the
Commission would have another opportunity to review the plan at the time that it was finalized in
ordinance form.
Other Business
• Review Upcoming Agenda Items
• Committee Reports
Ms. Sukup stated that the City Council was to review the noticing requirements for public hearings as a result
of two hearings conducted recently, one before the Commission and one before the City Council.
Ms. Sukup stated that the next Community Meeting would be held on April 11, 2002, and the topics are
Economic Development and Public Safety
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Adioum
1 Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes, and a second by Commissioner Blake, the
Commission voted 5 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to Adjourn the March 14, 2002
meeting at 7:45 p.m. The motion carried.
These minutes approved this AW4 day of / / // 2002.
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