Min - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2007 - 04/03 - RegularPLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
April 3, 2007
CITY OF ALLEN
ATTENDANCE:
Commissioners Present:
Robert Wendland
James Rushing
Steve Shaffer
Alan Grimes
Jeff Cocking
Douglas Dreggors
Marcelle Jones
Commissioners Absent:
City Staff Present:
David Hoover, Director of Planning & Development
Lee Battle, Assistant Director of Planning & Development
Mari Bailey, Senior Planner
Kellie Wilson, Planning Technician
Chris Flanagan, City Engineer
Amber Slayton, Attorney
Regular Agenda
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present:
With a quorum of the Commissioners present, Chair 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 March 27, 2007, City Council Action
Nothing to report — no items from Planning went to City Council.
Consent Agenda
Agenda Item 1: Approve Minutes of March 20, 2007, Regular Meeting.
Agenda Item 2: Final Plat — Consider a Final Plat for Stacy Estates, Lots 1-16 Block A,
and Lots 1-16 Block B, being 11.6683± acres located south of Stacy Road,
east of Goodman Drive.
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Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes and a second by Commissioner
Rushing, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED, to approve
the Consent Agenda. The motion carried.
Rezular Agenda
Agenda Item 3: Public Hearing — Conduct a Public Hearing and consider a request to
amend Tract A of PD Planned Development No. 65 from TH Townhome
to R-7 Residential for Morgan Crossing. The property is 15.87± acres of
land situated in the D.B. Hearne Survey, Abstract No. 427; located
southwest of Angel Parkway and Chaparral Road.
Ms. Bailey presented the request to the Commission. She stated that the previous property
owner had zoned the property for townhome. The new owners are now asking to change the
zoning to R-7 Residential to build single family homes instead. The proposed zoning is
consistent with the adjacent property in the City of Allen.
Chairman Wendland opened the public hearing.
David Leamy (opposed)
5801 Rathbone Drive
Parker, Texas
He stated that the proposal is not consistent with the homes in Parker. The current townhome
zoning would have targeted "empty nesters" Currently Chandler Elementary is at capacity, and
the change in zoning would put a strain on the school's attendance. Mr. Leamy wanted to know
if anyone had spoken to the school district.
Chairman Wendland stated that another response had been received prior to the meeting, and he
read the name into record:
Kimberly Morrison (support)
1014 Redbud Drive
Jerry Sylo with Jones and Boyd addressed the Commission. He stated that the request is for a
pedestrian oriented environment. The development will be open to the lake with access to the
elementary school. Mr. Sylo stated that the buffer between this tract and the homes in the City of
Parker to the south will remain as is in the current zoning regulations.
Commissioner Rushing asked how many townhomes were proposed in the existing zoning
request. Mr. Hoover responded the original request was for 72 townhomes. The current request
is for 54 single family homes, so this will be a decrease in homes.
Mr .Leamy addressed the Commission a second time stating that the topography has been
changed, and inquired how it would change the runoff to their homes.
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Chairman Wendland closed the public hearing.
Mr. Sylo stated he could not respond to the runoff question, because the civil/engineering plans
have not been done at this stage of the request. He did say that the City of Allen has drainage
regulations and they are required to meet these requirements. No run-off will be allowed that
increases the volume prior to the construction of homes in the subdivision.
Commissioner Shaffer asked if there had been any discussion with the school district. Mr.
Hoover responded that the school district has a representative at TRC that is present to review all
submittals before they go to P&Z.
Commissioner Grimes stated that the Commission is appointed to represent the City, not the
school district. The school has the opportunity to attend all meetings to voice their objections
should they have any
The Commissioners had no additional questions, and agreed the request 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 7 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED, to
recommend approval of Agenda Item 3. The motion carried.
Agenda Item 4: Preliminary Plat — Consider a request for a Preliminary Plat for Arts of
Collin County, being 124.374± acres located south of SH 121 and East of
Custer Road.
Chairman Wendland recused himself from the request. First Vice Chair Rushing acted as Chair
during the discussion and vote.
Ms. Bailey presented the request. She stated that the plat is consistent with the approved General
Development Plan.
Commissioner Cocking asked about the construction of Exchange. Mr. Hoover responded that in
partnership with Collin County, Exchange will be constructed separate from this development.
Chris Flanigan stated that the design should be approved by the end of spring, and the City hopes
to start construction by this fall
Commissioner Shaffer asked about the trails and why they were not illustrated. Mr. Hoover
responded that the trails are connected to a grant from Collin County After the details have been
approved and finalized, the trail will be illustrated. He added that they will be illustrated on the
Final Plat
The Commissioners had no further questions,
and agreed
the request
met all requirements
provided in the Allen Land Development Code.
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Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes and a second by Commissioner
Shaffer, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR, 0 OPPOSED, and 1
ABSTAINED to approve Agenda Item 4. The motion carried.
Agenda Item 5: Preliminary Plat — Consider a request for a Preliminary Plat for The
Reading Ranch Addition, being 2.0812± acres located at the northeast
corner of Exchange Parkway and Twin Creeks Drive.
Ms. Bailey presented the request. She stated the Site Plan that was required with the zoning
request was being used to satisfy the General Development Plan requirement.
Commissioner Dreggors asked if the entrance was adequate for this project. Ms. Bailey
responded stating that the Traffic Engineer had reviewed and approved the driveway location.
Chris Flanigan also responded stating that combining the entrance for the proposed leaming
center and the church helps manage the traffic flow in this area.
Commissioner Cocking asked if the applicant was responsible for roadway construction. Mr.
Flanigan responded that they are responsible for constructing their half of Twin Creeks Drive,
but not Exchange Parkway
The Commission had no further questions
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Rushing and a second by Commissioner
Grimes, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED, to approve
Agenda Item 5. The motion carried.
Upcoming Agenda Items:
o A zoning case.
o Several preliminary plats
Adjournment
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Dreggors and a second by Commissioner
Rushing. The Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn
the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at 7:30 p.m.
TJmiapproved this % / day of ' 2007
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Ro rt Wendland, Chairman Kellie Wilson, Plannmg Technictan