Min - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2006 - 10/17 - RegularPLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
October 17, 2006
CITY OF ALLEN
ATTENDANCE:
Commissioners Present:
James Rushing
Robert Wendland
Jeff Cocking
Douglas Dreggors
Steve Shaffer
Alan Grimes
Marcelle Jones
Commissioners Absent:
City Staff Present:
Lee Battle, Assistant Director of Planning
1 Kellie Wilson, Planning Technician
Chris Flanagan, Engineer
Amber Slayton, Attorney
David Dodd, 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 October 10, 2006, City Council Action
There were no Planning related items.
Agenda Item 1: Election of Officers — Conduct an election of Chair, First Vice Chair, and
Second Vice Chair.
• Commissioner Grimes nominated Robert Wendland for the position of Chair. There
were no other nominations. The Commission voted 7-0 to elect Robert Wendland as
Chairman.
• Commissioner Dreggors nominated James Rushing for the position of First Vice Chair.
There were no other nominations. The Commission voted 7-0 to elect James Rushing as
the First Vice Chair.
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• Commissioner Shaffer nominated Alan Grimes for the position of Second Vice Chair.
There were no other nominations. The Commission voted 7-0 to elect Alan Grimes as
the Second Vice Chair.
Consent Agenda
Agenda Item 1: Approve Minutes of October 3, 2006, Regular Meeting
Agenda Item 2: Extension of Approval - Consider a 60 -day extension of approval for a
Final Plat for Twin Creeks 6C, located northeast of McDermott Drive and
Shallowater Drive.
Agenda Item 3: Extension of Approval — Consider a 60 -day extension of approval for a
Final Plat for Twin Creeks 8C, located west of Exchange and east of
Walnut Springs Drive.
Agenda Item 4: Extension of Approval - Consider a 60 -day extension of approval for a
Final Plat for Twin Creeks 81), located West of Exchange Parkway and
Walnut Springs Drive.
Agenda Item 5: Final Plat — Consider a Final Plat for Lot 1B, Block 2, Angel Retail
Addition, being 1.787± acres located at the southeast comer of Angel
Parkway and Exchange Parkway
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Rushing and a second by Commissioner
Dreggors, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED, to approve
the Consent Agenda. The motion carried.
Regular Agenda
Agenda Item 7: Public Hearing - Conduct a Public Hearing and consider a request for a
change in zoning from AO Agriculture Open Space to PD Planned
Development No. 100 for "0" Office uses. The property is 0.900± acres
of land situated in the Catherine Parsons Survey, Abstract No. 711,
located north of the intersection of McDermott Dr. and Watters Crossing
Drive, west of Benton Drive.
Mr. Battle presented the request to the Commission. Numerous attempts have been made to
develop this site. The floodplain on the property has produced many challenges in the past. Mr.
Battle stated that the Commission is only considering a Concept Plan. After the engineering
construction plans have been reviewed, the building layout may have to be adjusted. Mr. Battle
also stated that Staff is requesting a change to Item #5 of the Development Standards — stating
the wall MAY not be required, depending on the final grading differential.
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Commissioner Shaffer stated that the Concept Plan shows a set back of 35 feet, but the
regulations stated 30 feet. He wanted to know why they were different. Mr. Battle stated it was
changed to 30 to accommodate the building.
Chairman Wendland opened the Public Hearing
Dona Henderson Bewley (spoke in support) — owner of property
5521 CR 989
McKinney, TX
Kristi Clarke (completed a card in support — did not speak) — owner of property
1514 Belclaire
San Antonio, TX
Debi Alston (completed form prior to meeting) — supports project
Richard Metersky, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission. His client will work
with the City's Arborist to produce a landscape plan to screen the garage. They cannot construct
a structure in the floodplain, but they can landscape in the floodplain. He stated that ideally his
client prefers a 35 -ft. setback, but is requesting the 30 -ft. should the final engineering not allow
for the 35 -ft.
Chairman Wendland closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Dreggors asked if the illustrated floodplain was existing. Mr. Battle responded
that based on studies up and down stream it is illustrated accurately However, during the
engineering review more cross-sections will be provided.
Commissioner Dreggors inquired as to why there were no covered handicap parking. Mr. Battle
responded that an elevator would be required should the parking be placed in the covered garage.
Commissioner Shaffer stated he would like to see more landscaping at the back of the
development, but overall liked the request.
Commissioner Jones stated she was concerned with parking being near the floodplain; however
trusted that Staff will address this concern before platting.
Commissioners Cocking, Rushing, and Grimes all stated they felt the plan was good and could
support the request.
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 the request with a change to Item #5 of Exhibit C to
read "Screening wall may not be required depending on final grading
differential with the adjacent townhome development. Final determination to
be made at the time ofplatting." The motion carried.
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Upcoming Agenda Items:
o General Development Plan— Wal-Mart
o A zoning case for Village at Allen
Adjournment
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Dreggors and a second by Commissioner
ushing the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn
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