Min - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2012 - 01/03 - RegularMP
CITY OF ALLEN
ATTENDANCE:
Commissioners Present:
Robert Wendland, Chairman
Jeff Cocking, I" Vice Chair
Kurt Kizer
John Ogrizovich
Steven Platt, Jr.
Ben Trahan
PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
January 3, 2012
Absent:
Shirley Mangrum, 2ntl Vice Chair
Citv Staff Present:
Ogden "Be" Bass, AICP, Director of Communitv Development
Tiffany McLeod, Senior Planner
Chris Flanigan, PE, Assistant Director of Engineering
Shelby Griffin, Planner
Kevin Laughlin, Attornev
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
1. Director's Report is attached for action taken on the Planning & Zoning Commission items by
City Council at the December 27, 2011 regular meeting.
Consent Agenda
2. Approve minutes of the December 20, 2011 regular meeting
3. Consider a Final Plat for Cumberland Crossing Phase 111. The property is 11.925± acres; located
southwest of Twin Creeks Drive and Ridgevieo Drive. IFP -12/13/11-187) [Cumberland
Crossing, Phase 1111
4. Consider a Final Plat for The Villas at Twin Creeks, Phase 111. The property is 16.59± acres,
located south of Bray Central Drive and west of Watters Road. IFP- 11/21/11-1121'The Villas at
Twin Creeks, Phase 1111
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Platt, and a second by
Commissioner Trahan, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR, and 0
OPPOSED to approve the Consent Agenda.
The motion carried.
Reeular Aeenda
Agenda Item #5 Public Hearing - Conduct a Public Hearing and consider a request to
change the zoning on 32 091± acres out of the Shadrick Jackson Survey,
Abstract No. 489, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, generally located
northeast of Ridgeview Drive and West Rowlett Creek, and east of
Custer Road; from Planned Development No. 63 for Corridor
Commercial CC to Planned Development No. 63 for Single Family
Residential R-6. (Z-5/16/11-123) [Creekside at Ridgeview]
Ogden "Be" Bass, Director of Community Development, presented to the Commission. The propertv is
generally located north of Ridgeview Drive and east of Custer Road. The property is currently zoned as
Planned Development No. 63 with a base zoning of Corridor Commercial CC The applicant is
requesting to change the base zoning to Single Family Residential R-6. Mr. Bass explained that the
current zoning map indicates this property as Corridor Commercial CC, a use that city staff does not feel
is appropriate for this site. He described the zoning change as a voluntary "down zone" by the owner As
part of the zoning change, the applicant is requesting the following development regulations as it relates
to the proposed development:
• A minimum lot area of 6600 square feet.
• A minimum dwelling area of 2200 square feet.
• A minimum lot width of 60 feet
• A minimum lot depth of 110 feet.
• A minimum front yard setback of 20 feet.
• A minimum setback of three (3) feet between the garage and front budding facade on front entry
houses.
• A minimum side yard setback of 5 ft for interior lots.
• A minimum side yard setback of 15 feet along a street.
• A minimum side yard setback of 20 feet along a street with a lot facing across the street
• A minimum rear yard setback equal to the side yard setback for rear -to -side yard oriented lots.
• No more than four front entry houses shall be placed consecutively
• At minimum, 60% of the lots shall contain J -swing houses
• An eight (8) foot masonry wall shall be built along the northern and eastern propertv line and
along Ridgeview Drive to the floodplain line.
The property is approximately 32± acres with 4.5± acres of open space The Concept Plan shows 103
single family residential lots with a mixture of front entry and J -swing products I he majority of the lots
will contain the J -swing product There are two access points proposed. Both points of access are along
Ridgeview Drive.
Due to the proximity of this property to West Rowlett Creek, floodplain will be dedicated to the City A
trail will be constructed along the western edge of the property to meet the requirements of the City's
Trail Master Plan. Mr. Bass explained that the trail will connect to a future public park located northwest
of the site. An eight (8) foot masonry wall will be built along the south, east, and northern property
boundary, separating the residential and non-residential zoning.
The conversion from commercial to single family residential use meets the spirit and intent of the Future
Land Use Plan; which identifies this property as High Density Residential HDR The proposed zoning
designation of R-6 and supplementary development standards are compatible with surrounding
development
Staff recommends approval
Commissioner Ogrizovich inquired about the use of West Rowlett Road. Mr. Bass explained that this
road has been abandoned and will no longer exist as a public road. Commissioner Ogrizovich also asked
if the adjacent church loses all open space areurrd-their parking lot. Mr. Bass stated that the subject
property falls next to the church parking lot. .}a i- (_'ttd pi,`
Commissioner Platt stated the cross -lot -drainage will be an issue in the future. He asked if the drainage
has been considered. Mr. Bass assured the Commission that after the zoning is approved, the Engineering
Department will review the civil plans (which include an evaluation of drainage) as part of the
preliminary and final platting processes.
Chairman Wendland opened the Public Hearing
Paul Conrad, 1202 Waterdown Drive, Allen, TX, thanked city staff and the developer for all of their work
on this project. He is in support of this project and would recommend all developers to get involved with
the residents
Shane Jordon, 5016'Fennison Parkway, Plano, TX, applicant, addressed to the Commission. He assured
the Commission that his design group has worked extensively with city staff to ensure that the interests of
the City of Allen and the developer were met
Chairman Wendland closed the Public Hearing.
I" Vice Chair Cocking inquired about the 200 ft. residential boundary from State Highway 121 Mr Bass
explained that there is a policy standard for multifamily residential development not being located within
200 ft. of the highway However, there is not such a standard for single family residential development.
In addition, Ridgeview Drive diverges from State Highway 121 Therefore the subject property falls
outside of the 200 ft. buffer. Staff believes that this site is an appropriate use for Single Family
Residential.
Motion: Upon a motion by f" Vice Chair Cocking, and a second by
Commissioner Ogrizovich, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR, and 0
OPPOSED to approve the rezoning for Planned Development No. 63 from
Corridor Commercial CC to Planned Development No. 63 for Single Family
Residential R-6.
The motion carried.
Adjournment
Motion: Upon acclamation, the meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
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IDirector's Report from 12/27/11 City Council Meeting
The December 27, 2011 City Council meeting was not held due to the holiday Therefore no
items were taken to this meeting for consideration.
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