Min - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2003 - 08/19 - RegularALLEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
AUGUST 19, 2003
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Commissioners Present
Robert Wendland
Alan Grimes
Gary Stocker
Gary Caplinger
Commissioners Absent
Kenneth Harvey
Robin Sedlacek
Darion Culbertson
City Staff Present
David Hoover, Director of Planning
Sally Leeper, Planner
Pam Conway, Sr. Administrative Assistant
Dennis Abraham, Civil Engineer
Ray Martinez, Attorney
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present:
With a quorum of the Commissioners present, Chairman Caplinger called the meeting to order at 7.00
p in. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 305 Century Parkway
Consent Aeenda
1. Approve Minutes of August 5, 2003, Regular Meeting.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes and a second by Commissioner Wendland,
the Commission voted 4 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the Consent
Agenda. The motion carried.
Reeular Agenda
2. Public Hearing/Replat— Consider a Replat for Lots lA and I B, Block 1 Allen Tech Center
Addition, a Replat of Allen Tech Center Lot 1, being l 193+ acres out of the William Perrin Survey,
Abstract No. 708, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, located at the northeast comer of US 75 and
Bethany Drive.
Mr. Hoover, Director of Planning & Development, presented the request to the Commission.
He stated that the replat is being requested for future construction of a Starbuck's and a Washington
Mutual bank. Fire lanes have been added to accordance with the concept plan Staff recommends
approval.
Commissioner Grimes stated that this appeared to be a flag lot.
Mr. Hoover stated that due to the access requirements this configuration is being allowed.
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Chairman Caplinger Opened the Public Hearing.
With no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed.
The applicant was present for questions.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Wendland, and a second by Commissioner
Grimes, the Commission voted 4 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the
Replat for Lots 1A and 1B, Block 1 Allen Tech Center Addition. The motion
carried.
3. Public Hearing— Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an ordinance granting a change in zoning
on 21.2138f acres of land from Planned Development No. 63 — Corridor Commercial (PD -CC) to
Community Facilities. The property is located in the Chadnck Jackson Survey, Abstract No. 489,
City of Allen, located south and west of W Exchange Parkway and north of Ridgeview Drive.
Mr. Hoover presented the request to the Commission. He stated this property is being purchased by the
Catholic Diocese for construction of a church. Staff initiated the zoning change to bring the property into
compliance with the intended use according to the Land Use Plan.
Staff recommends approval.
Commissioner Grimes questioned if Exchange would be realigned and affect this property in the future.
Mr. Hoover stated that Exchange is shown on the Thoroughfare Plan to curve north to SH 121 east of this
property.
Chairman Caplinger Opened the Public Hearing.
With no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed.
John South, 8920 Pocono Drive, Plano, did not speak but was in favor of the request.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes, and a second by Commissioner
Stocker, the Commission voted 4 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the
request as presented. The motion carried.
4. Public Hearing — Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an ordinance granting a change in zoning
on 1.45223 acres of land from Planned Development No. 3 — Light Industrial (PD -LI) to Community
Facilities. The property is located on Lot 211 of Tract D & Tract E Allen Business Centre Addition,
out of the William Perrin Survey, Abstract No 708, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, located
north of Bethany Drive and west of Prestige Circle.
Mr. Hoover presented the request to the Commission. He stated that this property has been purchased to
construct a water tower and staff has initiated this zoning change in order to bring the property into
compliance with the intended use and the Future Land Use Plan. Staff recommends approval
Chairman Caplinger Opened the Public Hearing.
With no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed.
The Commission questioned if there was access to the property Mr. Hoover stated access exists along
the north side of the frontage property
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Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Wendland, and a second by Commissioner
Grimes, the Commission voted 4 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the
request as presented. The motion carried.
5. Public Hearing— Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an ordinance granting a change in zoning
on 0.924± acres of land from Central Business District -Mixed Use Residential/Retail to Community
Facilities. The property is described as all of Lot 6, Block D, of the Original Donation to the City of
Allen, located east of Cedar Drive and south of Allen Station Park.
Mr. Hoover presented the request to the Commission. He stated that this property has been purchased by
the City through the Allen Parks Foundation to allow for an extension to Allen Station Park
Staff recommends approval.
Chairman Caplinger Opened the Public Hearing.
With no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed.
Commissioner Stocker expressed concern that the park was encroaching into the Central Business
District.
Mr. Hoover stated that the City Council held a workshop and revisions to the CBD were discussed. City
Council has agreed with the Parks Board that the Senior Citizen Center would be located in this area, and
this is a part of that process.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Stocker, and a second by Commissioner
Grimes, the Commission voted 4 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the
request as presented. The motion carried.
6. Public Hearing — Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an ordinance granting a change in zoning
on 3.935± acres of land from CBD - Central Business District -Mixed Use Residential/Retail to
Community Facilities. The property is described as all of Lot 4 and part of Lots 5 and 6, Block C, of
the Original Donation to the City of Allen, located west of Cedar Drive and south of Allen Station
Park.
Mr. Hoover presented the request to the Commission. He stated that this property has also been
purchased by the City through the Allen Parks Foundation for an extension to Allen Station Park.
Chairman Caplinger Opened the Public Hearing.
With no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Wendland, and a second by Commissioner
Stocker, the Commission voted 4 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the
request as presented. The motion carried.
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7 Public Hearing — Consider amendments to the Allen Lund Development Code, Article II, Sign
Board, Article IV, Table 4.20.2, and Article VII, Exterior Facade Materials.
Mr. Hoover described the proposed amendments to the Commission:
Article 11— Administration — Eliminate terms limits for Sign Board members.
Article IV — Schedule of Uses -Batch Plants
Mr. Hoover stated that staff is proposing that Temporary Batch Plants be located a minimum of 500 feet
from existing residential structures.
The Commission discussed the noise levels, traffic generated and duration of stay
Dennis Abraham, Civil Engineer stated that 500 feet is preferred - access to water and roads is a major
factor.
Mr. Hoover stated that as a development gets built out and the remaining phases are developed, it
becomes more of a nuisance to the existing people. He further noted that the use of batch plants is more
for the construction of streets and alleys — infrastructure.
Mr. Abraham noted it normally takes from 3 to 6 months to complete the infrastructure of a subdivision.
Article VII — Exterior Fapade Materials — This paragraph is being reworded to add specific requirements
for 100% masonry and remove the reference to glazing or framed glazing.
Commissioner Grimes stated the new wording suggests that no glass could be used for store fronts, or
glass curtain walls (example the Myerson Symphony Center).
Mr. Hoover stated that glazing or framed glazing can be added back in - it is not meant to take away the
glass -windows are a given.
Chairman Caplinger Opened the Public Hearing.
With no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed.
After discussion, the Commission agreed that glazing or framed glazing should be acceptable alternatives.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes, and a second by Commissioner
Wendland, the Commission voted 4 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the
amendments to the Allen Land Development Code, Article, II, Sign Board, Article
IV, Table 4.20.2, and Article VII, Exterior Fapade Materials, with the correction of
a typographical error in the term limits for Sign Board members from 20 to 2 years;
revise requirements for Temporary Concrete Batch Plants to be "a minimum of 500
feet from existing residential structures' ; and to add the words "glazing or framed
glazing" back in as acceptable alternatives for exterior facade materials. The
motion carried.
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8. Public Hearing — Consider an amendment to the Allen Land Development Code, Article VII,
Table 7.22 and Section 7.09 8 1, Political Signs.
Mr. Hoover presented the request to the Commission. He stated that the 78th Legislature adopted new
regulations regarding Political Signs. The Allen Land Development Code must be amended to conform
to the State requirements. The new legislation indicates that there shall be no limits to number of sign
political signs allowed if it does not have an area greater than 36 feet, is 8 feet or less in height, is not
illuminated, or does not have moving elements.
Chairman Caplinger Opened the Public Hearing.
With no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes, and a second by Commissioner
Stocker, the Commission voted 4 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to amend the Allen
Land Development Code, Article VH, Table 7.22 and Section 7.09.8.1, Political
Signs. The motion carried.
7 Preliminary Plat — Consider a Preliminary Plat for Lot 1 and 2, Block A, Suncreek Retail Comer
Addition, being 2.Of acres of land situated in the Joseph Russell Survey, Abstract No. 775, City of
AI len, Collin County, Texas; located at the northwest corner of Alma Drive and Hedgcoxe Drive.
Mr. Hoover presented the request to the Commission. The proposal is for the development of the
property into two lots and is consistent with the ALDC. Staff recommends approval.
Roland Foersteq Civil Engineers, representing the developer, was present.
Commissioner Grimes questioned the fire lane and Mr. Hoover explained the looped system and stated
that the Fire Marshal and the Code are satisfied.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes, and a second by Commissioner
Wendland, the Commission voted 4 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the
Preliminary Plat for Lot 1 and 2, Block A, Suncreek Retail Corner Addition. The
motion carried.
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Other Business
• Upcoming Agenda Items
Adjournment
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes, and a second by Commissioner
Wendland, the Commission voted 4 I FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at 8:25 p.m.
These minutes approved this a�'" day of ({ 2003.
Ga Caphruz , Chairman Pam Conway, Sr. Administra a Assistant
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