Min - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2007 - 10/16 - RegularE ;_
CITY OF ALLEN
ATTENDANCE:
Commissioners Present:
Robert Wendland
James Rushing
Alan Grimes
Jeff Cocking
Douglas Dreggors
Marcelle Jones
Shirley Mangnnn
Commissioners Absent:
PLANNING AND ZONING
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Regular Meeting
October 16, 2007
City Staff Present:
Lee Battle, Assistant Director of Planning and Development
Mari Bailey, Senior Planner
Erin Jones, Planner
Chris Flanigan, Civil Engineer
Amber Slayton, Attorney
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
Consent Agenda
Agenda Item 1: Approve the minutes from the October 2, 2007 meeting.
Agenda Item 2: Consider a request for a Final Plat for Watters Creek at Montgomery
Farms Phase H. being 8.03 + acres located in the southwest quadrant of
Bethany and US 75.
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.
Regular Agenda
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Agenda Item 3: Consider a request for a GDP, General Development Plan for Blue Star
Storage Being 6.58 +acres located North of Main St. and East of
Richardson Ct.
Ell Ms. Bailey presented the case. She reviewed the SUP 91 requirements and staled that the GDP
meets the requirements of the SUP and Allen Land Development Code. She stated that staff
recommends approval.
Commissioner Dreggors expressed concern regarding the different terminology regarding
screening walls, masonry wall with architectural design and screening fence. Ms. Bailey
explained that the masonry wall with architectural design is not a screening wall but the outer
wall of the building. The developer's representative, Chris Jones stated while the terminology
may differ they are referring to 8 ft. masonry screening walls as required by code
Commissioner Cocking asked if there is a specific standard for architectural detail. Ms. Bailey
stated that only what is stated in the SUP is required Commissioner Cocking asked if the
developer will be required to put in sidewalks along the drainage area. Ms. Bailey said it is not
our intent at this time to ask for sidewalks in that location, but they will be required to maintain
the area.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes and a second by Commissioner
Dreggors, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED, to approve
Agenda item 3 with the stipulation that the architectural design on the back
of the building match what fronts on Main Street.
Agenda Item 4: Consider a request for a GDP, General Development Plan for Family Video
Being 3.9 +acres located North of Main St. and West of Malone Rd.
Ms. Bailey presented the case. She stated this project has two phases but will complete the fire
lane through both phases during phase one. She stated that all driveway issues have been
satisfactorily addressed and staff recommends approval.
Commissioner Grimes asked if the masonry screening wall will be phased or will be required to
all be built with phase one. Ms. Bailey stated they will only be required to build phase one but
can certainly build the whole thing if they so desire. Commissioner Grimes stated he would like
to see additional landscaping required if they do not build the screening for phase two with phase
one.
Commissioner Jones stated that this looked like a lot of parking for this area. Chair Wendland
asked if this showed the parking for both phase one and two. Ms Bailey stated that yes it does
and currently they are over parked.
Commissioner Cocking asked if the dumpsters would be required to have gates and stated the
importance of making sure the gates remain closed as they are in the fire lane and close to
Malone Rd. Ms. Bailey stated that they are required to have gates and are required to keep them
fffllllll closed.
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Commissioner Dreggors stated that he is concerned that the turning radius is too small and
questioned what "Limits of Lot Two Construction" means. Ms. Bailey stated that it does meet
requirements and that "Limits of Lot Two Construction" is on there because the fire lane is being
constructed with phase one.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes and a second by Commissioner
Rushing, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED, to approve
Agenda item 4 with the stipulation that the masonry screening wall be
finished for both phases during phase one or additional landscaping be
required.
Agenda Item 5: Consider a request for a GDP, General Development Plan for Greenville
Center Being 20.24 +_acres located South of Stacy Rd. and West of
Greenville Ave.
Ms. Bailey presented the case. She gave a brief overview of the area and spoke about the Stacy
Road improvements that are planned. She stated that this GDP conforms to the Allen Land
Development Code requirements.
Commissioner Dreggors asked why this shows CC and SC zoning. Ms. Bailey stated that there
are two different zoning districts within this GDP. Commissioner Dreggors asked what the note
is regarding the wood fence. Ms. Bailey stated they are showing the existing wood fence but will
still be required to build an 8ft. masonry screening wall per code. Dreggors then asked if parking
is sufficient and expressed concern about too little parking. Ms. Bailey stated that this did meet
the code standards and even with restaurants this is how it is calculated.
Commissioner Mangrum asked if there would be landscaping requirements in the buffer zone.
Ms. Bailey stated yes, that will be taken care of with the site plan and landscape plan.
Commissioner Cocking stated that he is concerned with the 100 ft. buffer zone and does not want
it to just be turf but turned into an amenity such as a park. Commissioner Cocking also asked if
we can require stop signs at the exits at the fast food restaurants. Chris Flanigan, Assistant
Director of Engineering stated that it can be suggested but not required or enforced on private
property The City Attorney, Amber Slayton agreed. Commissioner Cocking stated that he is
concerned about the potential for cut through traffic from Exxon to the Bank and would like to
see this issue addressed during design review.
Commissioner Grimes stated that he is concerned with the noise, traffic, and smell from all the
restaurants and does not want to see that many fast food places in one location. Ms. Bailey said
the developer is within their zoning rights to develop that way but at this point we do not know
for sure what will be going in there.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Cocking and a second by Commissioner
Mangrum, the Commission voted 7 I FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED, to
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approve Agenda item 5 with the suggestion to enhance the 100 ft. buffer zone
with additional landscaping and screening.
Other Business
Chair Wendland asked if the commission had any training coming up. Mr. Battle stated that he
believed it was Thursday night but staff would send a follow up e-mail with more specifics.
Amber Slayton, City Attorney stated that Thursday night's class will satisfy Commissioner
Mangrum's requirements that have to be met within 90 days of becoming a new commissioner.
Adiournment
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 7:40 p.m.
The emina s appro ed this day of /Ua ✓gym 6ti— 2007
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