Min - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2006 - 09/05 - RegularPLANNING AND ZONING
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Regular
SeptemberrMeeting55,, 22006
CITY OF ALLEN
ATTENDANCE:
Commissioners Present:
James Rushing
Jeff Cocking
Robert Wendland
Douglas Dreggors
Steve Shaffer
Commissioners Absent:
Alan Grimes
Marcelle Jones
City Staff Present:
David Hoover, Director of Planning
1 Lee Battle, Assistant Director of Planning
Kellie Wilson, Planning Technician
Dennis Abraham, Civil Engineer
Kent Mcllyar, Attorney
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 August 22, 2006, City Council Action
The Council conducted three (3) public hearings on the Montgomery Farm zoning changes —
they will continue the public hearings at their next meeting.
Consent Agenda
Agenda Item 1: Approve Minutes of August 15, 2006, Regular Meeting.
Agenda Item 2: Final Plat — Consider a Final Plat for Estates of Twin Creeks Phase I,
being 50.479± acres located north of McDermott east and west of the
future Lakeway Drive.
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Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Dreggors and a second by Commissioner
Rushing, the Commission voted 5 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED, to approve
the Consent Agenda. The motion carried.
Regular Agenda
Agenda Item 3: Public Hearing/Replat — Consider a Residential Replat for Lots 4 and 5,
Block A, of the Villas at Suncreek Addition, being .275± acres of land
located at 204 and 206 Tuscany Court.
Mr. Battle presented the request to the Commission. He explained that both lots have the same
owner. The owner wants to combine the two lots into one lot for the purpose of constructing one
single family home.
Chairman Wendland opened the public hearing. There was no one present to speak for or against
the request. Chairman Wendland closed the public hearing.
Chairman Wendland asked if the building lines would remain the same. Mr. Battle stated they
would.
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 Dreggors and a second by Commissioner
Rushing, the Commission voted 5 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED, to approve
Agenda Item 3. The Motion carried.
Agenda Item 4 General Development Plan - Consider a General Development Plan for
The Preserve; being 33.0± acres located north of McDermott Drive, west
of Twin Creeks Drive and east of Custer Road
Mr. Battle presented the Plan to the Commission. He explained that it was almost identical to the
Concept Plan. After the Tree Survey was completed, the Developer shifted some of the lot lines
to protect as many of the trees as possible.
Commissioner Dreggors had concerns with the steep slopes on this property. Mr. Abraham, the
City's Civil Engineer, explained that the Developer will grade the property to correct areas that
appear to just drop off. He also explained the Developer is required by Code to meet the 3 to 1
slope. Mr. Abraham reminded the Commission that the request was a General Development
Plan, and that the Developer is required to present more detail in the engineering plans which are
required during the platting stage. The Developer cannot submit a final plat until all these issues
are resolved.
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Commissioner Dreggors asked about the 25-11. open space between Lots 13 and 14 in Block B.
Mr. Battle explained that this was designed this way because the development regulations
prohibit right angle lots. Maintenance of this open space is the responsibility of the HOA.
Commissioner Cocking stated that the Plan did not illustrate the required screening wall on
Shallowater. Mr. Battle stated that the Developer will be required to construct this wall.
Commissioner Cocking asked about the parking and trail path around the lake. Mr. Battle stated
that Audubon Pond Way is now wider, and therefore can be used for on -street parking. There is
a sidewalk just north of the lake running along Audubon Pond Way, which can be used as a
walkway Because of the slope and number of trees, the trail does not run adjacent to the lake in
this area.
Commissioner Cocking also stated he wanted some assurance that garages facing Shallowater
will be prohibited.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Cocking and a second by Commissioner
Rushing, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED, to
recommend approval of Agenda Item 4 with the following conditions be
noted and be addressed when submitting the preliminary plat; (1) a visual
screen be constructed on the western boundary adjacent to Shallowater
Drive; (2) that lot 17, Block B cannot have driveway access on Woodland
Pond Drive (facing west); and (3) that a trailhead be constructed in the 25 -ft.
open space between lots 13 and 14 on Wood Duck Lane. The Motion carried.
Upcoming Agenda Items:
o A zoning amendment to the Duke office building changing the parking regulations.
o Commissioner Cocking stated he would not be able to attend the meeting the first week
in October.
Adjournment
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Dreggors and a second by Commissioner
Rushing the Commission voted 5 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn
the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at 7:38 p.m.
These minutes app pved this � ��9-day of%Kell,,'
2006.
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(Ro rt Wendl d, Chairman on, Planning Technician