Min - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2006 - 08/01 - RegularPLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
August 1, 2006
CITY OF ALLEN
ATTENDANCE:
Commissioners Present:
Alan Grimes
James Rushing
Jeff Cocking
Robert Wendland
Douglas Dreggors
Steve Shaffer
Commissioners Absent:
Marcelle Jones
City Staff Present:
Lee Battle, Assistant Director of Planning
Kellie Wilson, Planning Technician
John Baumgartner, City Engineer
Kent Mcllyar, Attorney
Dennis Abraham, Civil Engineer
Regular Agenda
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 on July 25, 2006, City Council Action
The Council held a workshop on the 121 Land Use Plan. Staff presented some ideas and
received feedback. The Plan will return to the Commission in the future as an action item.
Consent Agenda
Agenda Item 1: Approve Minutes of July 18, 2006, Regular Meeting
Agenda Item 2: Extension of Approval — Consider an Extension of Approval for Final
Plats for Morgan Crossing Phases One and Two, located at Malone Road
and FM 2551.
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Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes and a second by Commissioner
Rushing, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED, to approve
the Consent Agenda. The motion carried.
Regular Agenda
Agenda Item 3: Tabled Item - Consider an amendment to PD Planned Development No.
3, Tract A, to modify the setbacks from 25 feet to 10 feet (side yard) and
from 50 feet to 5 feet (rear yard). The property is 2.1487+ acres situated
in the William Perrin Survey, Abstract No. 708, City of Allen, Collin
County, Texas, located at 205 E. Bethany Drive.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Shaffer and a second by Commissioner
Rushing, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED, to remove
Agenda Item 3 from the table. The motion carried.
Mr. Battle presented the request to the Commission. He explained that the Applicant (Metroplex
Gymnastics) wants to build an Olympic gymnastics training center on the site. The current
zoning requires a rear setback of 50 feet and a side yard setback of 25 feet. A training facility of
this type requires a much larger building than can be built within these setbacks. The Applicant
is requesting a 5 foot rear setback and a 10 foot side yard setback. This request would establish
setbacks more in line with the adjacent properties. The new site plan illustrates the additional
landscaping on the north side of the building. The Applicant has obtained a "verbal" agreement
from the property owner to the north for the shared parking. (A copy of a letter from South
Harbor L.P had been given to the Commission prior to the meeting.) This letter states that South
Harbor, L.P., property owner to the north, no longer wishes to object to the zoning amendment.
Mr. Battle also explained that to reduce concerns about cut-thm traffic, a device, such as a chain
or gate, will be installed between the two properties. This device will be opened during special
events or times that may require additional parking as well as provide additional emergency
access to the site.
Chairman Wendland opened the item for discussion
Commissioner Grimes stated he had no objections to the proposed setback. His only objections
at the previous meeting were the parking requirements.
Commissioner Dreggors stated he felt the Applicant has been cheated out of land by the current
zoning regulations.
Commissioner Shaffer stated he preferred to see the parking agreement executed as a condition
of the approval.
Chairman Wendland stated he supported the proposal as it was and didn't think the condition
should be necessary
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There was no further discussion, and the Commissioners all agreed they supported the setbacks
that were requested.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Shaffer and a second by Commissioner
Rushing, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED, to approve
Agenda Item 3 with the condition that the parking agreement be
satisfactorily met. The motion carried.
Agenda Item 4: Replat/Public Hearing — Conduct a Public Hearing and consider a
Replat for Lot IR -3 and Lot 9, Block G, Bray Central One, being a
replat of Lot IR -2 Block G, Bray Central One. The property is
19.5501 acres located south of Exchange Parkway, north of Raintree,
between Watters Road and Allen Drive.
Mr. Battle presented the plat to the Commission. He stated that the proposed rehabilitation
hospital will be constructed on the eastern lot. The driveway to the hospital will provide access
to the water tower.
Commissioner Grimes asked if the water tower access will be relocated. Mr. Battle stated that it
is possible when the other lot is developed.
Chairman Wendland opened the public hearing. There was no one present to speak for or against
the request. Chairman Wendland closed the public hearing.
The Commissioners had no additional questions, and felt that the plat met all requirements
provided in the Allen Land Development Code
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes and a second by Commissioner
Rushing, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED, to approve
Agenda Item 4. The motion carried.
Agenda Item 5: Revised Preliminary Plat - Consider a Revised Preliminary Plat for
Angel Retail Addition, Lots IA and 1B, Block 2. The property is 3.076±
acres located southeast of Exchange Parkway and Angel Parkway
Mr. Battle presented the plat to the Commission. The plat divides the property into two (2) lots
for development. There are plans to construct a day care on one of the lots.
After the discussion the Commissioners felt that the plat met all requirements provided in the
Allen Land Development Code.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes and a second by Commissioner
Rushing, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED, to approve
Agenda Item 5. The motion carried.
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Agenda Item 6: General Development Plan — Consider a General Development Plan for
Kids R Kids Addition; being 6.055+ acres located at the northeast comer
of Jupiter Road and Bethany Drive.
Mr. Battle presented the plat. The proposed day care will be constructed on the eastern side of
the property Mr. Battle stated that the applicant will bring back a detailed alternative fence
proposal as a separate item. Should this item be approved, the fence will be presented along with
the Preliminary Plat.
Mr. Battle also stated that the day cue may be required to construct a deceleration lane. The
Traffic Engineer requested a note be added to the GDP stating this requirement. This note will
continue with the plats as well.
Commissioner Cocking asked how the Traffic Engineer will determine when there is a problem
and when a deceleration lane is needed, and if this note will be sufficient in the future.
Mr. John Baumgartner, City Engineer, addressed the Commission. He stated that should the day
care operate as a school, traffic may be a problem. The City will make a determination at that
time. However, if the day care operates as a day care only, then the traffic impact to Bethany
may not be that great. Commissioner Cocking asked if the City can come back later and require
the construction of the decel lane. Mr. Baumgartner said yes. He also stated there is no exact
number to make that determination. Staff will decide after receiving direction from City Council
or the City Manager.
The Commissioners had no additional questions, and felt that the plan met all requirements
provided in the Allen Land Development Code
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Shaffer and a second by Commissioner
Grimes, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED, to approve
Agenda Item 5. The motion carried.
Agenda Item 7: Discussion Item - Review of the 2007 — 2011 Capital Improvement
Program (CIP).
Mr. Baumgartner presented the proposed 2007-2011 Capital Improvement Program to the
Commission.
Upcoming Agenda Items:
3 zoning cases for Montgomery Farms
• Couple of final plats
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Adjournment
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Dreggors and a second by Commissioner
Rushing the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn
the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at 7:50 p.m.
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