Min - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2007 - 12/04 - RegularPLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
December 4, 2007
CITY OF ALLEN
ATTENDANCE:
Commissioners Present:
Robert Wendland
James Rushing
Alan Grimes
Jeff Cocking
Douglas Dreggors
Shirley Mangrum
Marcelle Jones
Commissioners Absent:
City Staff Present:
David Hoover, Director of Planning and Development
Lee Battle, Assistant Director of Planning and Development
Kellie Wilson, Planning Technician
Mari Bailey, Senior 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 Aeenda
Agenda Item 1: Approve the minutes from the November 6, 2007 meeting.
Agenda Item 2: Request for Extension — Consider a 60 -day extension of approval for a
Final Plat for The Preserve, located north of McDermott Drive, west of
Lakeway Drive.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Mangrum, and a second by Commissioner
Dreggors, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED, to approve
the Consent Agenda. The motion carried.
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Director's Report from 11/27/07 Council Meeting
Nothing to report
Regular Agenda
Agenda Item 3: Public Hearing Continued - Conduct a Public Hearing and consider a
request for SUP Specific Use Permit No. 103, for a Tire Service Center.
The property is 1.18f acres situated in Abstract No. 543, Michael See
Survey, Tract 15, Collin County, City of Allen, Texas; located south of the
southwest comer of McDermott Drive and Watters Road.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes and a second by Commissioner
Jones, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED, to remove the
item from the table.
The Public Hearing is continued — and remains open.
Mari Bailey, Senior Planner, presented the item to the Commission. She stated that the request is
for minor automotive services and tire sales. The required parking is met.
Chairman Wendland received two written responses in support of the item: Mr. C.L. Nix, and
Mr. Tom Miller.
Mr. John Rose, 4215 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, spoke for the applicant.
There were no questions from the Commission
Chairman Wendland announced that the Public Hearing was still open and asked that
anyone wishing to speak to do so at this time.
With no one else present to speak, Chairman Wendland closed the Public Hearing.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Jones and a second by Commissioner
Rushing, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED, to approve
Specific Use Permit No. 103 for a Tire Service Center. The Motion Carried.
Agenda Item 4: Public Hearing — Conduct a Public Hearing and consider a request for an
amendment to PD Planned Development No. 58 to change a portion of
Tract 3B from MF Multi -Family to LI Light Industrial. The property is
16t acres situated in the Henry Wetsel Survey, Abstract No. 1026, Collin
County, City of Allen, Texas; located on the north side of Exchange
Parkway
David Hoover, Director, Planning & Development, presented the item to the Commission. He
stated that the property was currently zoned PD 58 Multi -Family uses. An amendment in 1998
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changed a small piece of the land to LI Light Industrial which was consistent with the rest of the
I Allen Station Business Park (PD 58). This request would place the balance of the undeveloped
1 property under the same set of development regulations.
There is no Concept Plan; the Multi -Family zoning is being eliminated.
Commissioner Rushing asked about the trees. Mr. Hoover responded that the bulk of the trees
were in the flood plain and that when the property is platted, it will be dedicated to the City as
flood plain.
Chairman Wendland opened the Public Hearing.
With no one present to speak, Chairman Wendland closed the Public Hearing.
One written public response was received prior to the meeting: Jerry Williamson, 406 Spring
Leaf Ct., Allen, who was opposed.
There were no questions from the Commission. Commissioner Grimes stated he liked the
request.
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 request for an amendment to PD Planned Development No. 58 to change
a portion of Tract 3B from MF Multi -Family to LI Light Industrial. The
Motion Carried.
Agenda Item 5: Public Hearing — Conduct a Public Hearing and consider a request for
amendments to the Allen Land Development Code by amending Article
VII, Section 7.05 Landscaping Requirements; and Appendix C, Trees and
Plants.
Lee Battle, Assistant Director, Planning & Development presented the item to the Commission.
He stated that the changes we to promote water conservation. As a part of the City Council's
Strategic Plan, water rates were reviewed and a Water Conservation Manager was hired.
Mr. Battle summarized for the Commission the different recommendations. Some changes
include the requirement for drip irrigation systems, and the limitations that will be placed on the
use of spray irrigation systems. Irrigation audits will be required to inspect the permitted
systems to ensure systems are installed properly and meet Code requirements. Other changes
include the landscape requirements — more freedom in design will be provided.
Mr. Battle stated that staff was not looking for a recommendation from the Commission, but he
did ask for feedback.
Chairman Wendland opened the Public Hearing. No one was present to speak for or against the
? request. Chairman Wendhmd left the Public Hearing open.
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Commissioner Grimes stated he liked the 2 -ft. added to curb, but doesn't like it being paved -
suggested granite or something more permeable. Commissioner Grimes stated that these change
could add a significant increase in costs for development.
Commissioner Rushing asked if the City will have to replace existing irrigation systems to
comply with the restrictions listed in the recommendations. Mr. Battle responded that no one
will be required to remove existing systems. Changes are for new development and new permits.
He did say that the City will be evaluating existing irrigation systems.
Commissioner Jones had several questions about the terminology used and definitions.
Mr. Hoover addressed the Commission and stated that development will have to comply with the
landscape plan in place when the project was approved — development will be expected to
maintain their landscaping.
Chairman Wendland asked for better language for the depth for mulch.
Commissioner Jones asked about the Tree Planting Specification — does this mean trees in the
right-of-way? Mr. Battle responded this area addressed mostly City sponsored projects.
Commissioner Cocking stated he had the same concerns as Commissioner Grimes on the
additional paving allowed, and the burden of replacing trees that die with similar tree. Mr. Battle
stated this requirement is already in place.
Commissioner Cocking recommended this requirement be removed. He suggested separating
the commercial regulations from the residential regulations. Commissioner Cocking asked if the
irrigation system had to be replaced if someone just went in and adding landscaping. Mr.
Battles stated yes they would be required to bring nonconforming to conforming.
Mr. Hoover also stated that usually 50% is the guideline used for changes to nonconforming.
Any changes more than 50% would require retrofitting. Commissioner Cocking stated he is
against retrofit. Mr. Hoover stated this could be reviewed.
Commissioner Cocking as if well water users were required to follow the new guidelines. Mr.
Battle stated he thought well water users were exempt. Commissioner Rushing disagreed — Mr.
Battle stated he would confirm.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Grimes and a second by Commissioner
Rushing, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to table
Agenda Item 5. The Motion Carried.
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Other Business
None
Adjournment
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Dreggors and a second by Commissioner
Grimes the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at 8:23 p.m.
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