Min - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2010 - 04/06 - Regular;�
CITY OF ALLEN
ATTENDANCE:
Commissioners Present:
Jeff Cocking
Douglas Dreggors
John Kelley
Shirley Mangrum
Steven Platt, Jr.
James Rushing
Robert Wendland
Commissioners Absent:
None
PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
April 6, 2010
City Staff Present
Ogden "Bo" Bass, AICP, Director of Planning & Development
Lee Battle, AICP, Assistant Director of Planning & Development
Chris Flanigan, Assistant Director of Engineering
Helen -Eve Liebman, AICP, Senior Planner
Tiffany McLeod, Planner
Kevin Laughlin, Attorney
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
I. Director's Report is attached for action taken on the Planning & Zoning items by City Council at
the March 23, 2010 City Council meeting
Consent Amends
2. Approve minutes of the March 16, 2010 meeting.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Rushing, and a second by Commissioner Platt,
the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED, to approve the Consent
Agenda. The motion carried.
Regular Aeenda
Agenda Item #3: Public Hearing - Conduct a Public Hearing and consider a request for an
amendment to Tract 8 of PD Planned Development No. 55, to add Church,
Temple or Rectory to the list of allowed uses. The property is 5 6t acres situated
in the Michael See Survey, Abstract No. 543; located southeast of Watters Road
and Allen Central Drive. (Z-2/9/10-10)
Helen -Eve Liebman, Senior Planner, presented to the Commission. The Concept Plan for the property
proposes a 23,400+ square foot structure for worship with vehicular access from Allen Central Drive.
Allen Central Drive is not planned to cross the creek and connect to US 75 Central Expressway. Parking
requirements have been illustrated on the Concept Plan and are in compliance with the provisions
outlined in the Allen Land Development Code. A 10 foot hike and bike trail has also been illustrated on
the Concept Plan and is in accordance with the original Planned Development requirements and the City
of Allen Trails Plan. There are no other proposed modifications to Tract 8 of Planned Development No.
55.
Staff recommends approval.
Chairman Wendland opened the Public Hearing.
With no one wishing to speak, Chairman Wendland closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Cocking asked about the maximum height of the building. Ms. Liebman stated the
existing PD identifies the main structure being a maximum height of 45 ft. Additional setbacks allow an
increase in height.
Commissioner Mangmm asked if the end of the street is wide enough for a truck to tum. Ms. Liebman
answered yes. The truck turning radius requirements have been met.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Mangrum, and a second by Commissioner
Rushing, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED, to approve the
request for an amendment to Tract 8 of PD Planned Development No. 55, to add
Church, Temple or Rectory to the list of allowed uses
The motion carried
Agenda Item #4: Public Hearing - Conduct a Public Hearing and consider a request for an SUP
Specific Use Permit for Allen Dance for a Dance Studio, on property currently
zoned SC Shopping Center. The property is a part of LOf acres situated in the
David Wetsel Survey, Abstract No. 977; located in the Eagle Plaza Shopping
Center at 602 E. Main Street, Suite #E. (SUP -3/8/10-14)
Tiffany McLeod, Planner, presented to the Commission. The property is zoned SC Shopping Center.
The proposed use for the lease space is a dance studio. In January 2010 the Allen Land Development
Code was amended to require a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for assembly uses in various zoning districts;
including the SC Shopping Center district. Under the amended code a gymnastics/dance studio use
requires an SUP within the SC Shopping Center zoning district. There are no proposed changes to the
site.
Staff recommends approval.
Chairman Woodland opened the Public Hearing.
With no one wishing to speak, Chairman Wendland closed the Public Hearing.
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Commissioner Mangmm stated a concern with the circulation within the site during peak times
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Rushing, and a second by Commissioner
Platt, the Commission voted 7 I FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED, to approve the request
for an SUP Specific Use Permit for Allen Dance for a Dance Studio, on property
currently zoned SC Shopping Center.
The motion carried.
ITEMS OF INTEREST
Lee Battle, Assistant Director of Planning and Development announced the activities occurring to
promote the 2010 Census and the award received by the GIS division during their most recent conference.
Commissioner Dreggors announced his eight year anniversary of being on the Planning and Zoning
Commission
Adiournment
Motion:
Upon a motion by Commissioner Dreggors and a second by acclamation the
Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the Planning and
"niny Commission meeting at 7:30 p.m.
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TI?ity M d, Planner
Director's Report from 3/23/10 City Council Meeting
There was one item taken to the March 23, 2010 City Council meeting for consideration.
A Public Hearing was held and a request to amend the Allen Lund Development Code, Section 2.03
regarding procedures following the Allen Sign Control Board's recommendation for approval or denial of
an application for a variance from the City's sign regulations; Section 4.02.7 regarding procedures for
determining new and unlisted uses, Section 4.10 regarding minimum side yards for garages and carports
entered from rear alleys or side streets, Section 6.03.10 regarding firearms and explosives sales and
service uses Section 6.04 by adding temporary food vendors to those required to obtain temporary use
permits and procedures related thereto; Section 4 20.2 "Schedule of Principal Uses" by deleting the use
categories "convalescent center" and "nursing home", adding the use categories "long-term care facility"
and "senior independent living," and amending the uses allowed as a matter of right or by specific use
permit in the "CC" Corridor Commercial zoning; Section 4.20.3 "Schedule of Accessory Uses" by
amending the uses allowed as a matter of right or by specific use permit in the "CC" Corridor
Commercial zoning, Section 7.04.1 regarding off-street parking and loading regulations by adding
minimum parking requirements for assisted living centers, senior independent living centers, and long-
term care facilities and adding regulations regarding stacking and queuing of vehicles; Section 7.05 6
regarding the plans for the design and installation of irrigation systems; Section 7.07 by deleting
regulations relating to utility locations and adding a minimum height for ornamental fences located
adjacent to greenbelts, open spaces, and parks, Section 7.09.2 by adding a new definition for "changeable
electronic variable media message sign" and amending the definition of "electronic message board";
Section 7.09.4 to prohibit changeable electronic variable media message signs, animated signs, and
message centers except in certain circumstances; Section 8 03 with respect to general development plans;
Section 8.06 with respect to the design of comer lots; Appendix A "Definitions" by adding new
definitions for "assisted living facility," "long -tem care facility, "senior independent living,' amending
the definitions for "firearms sales and service repair' and -structure," and deleting the definitions for
"convalescent home" and "nursing home", Appendix B "Filing Fees and Charges" by increasing the fees
related to pro -rata collection charges relating to construction of water and sanitary sewer lines; and
Appendix I "Trail Design Standards" by amending certain design and construction standards related to
pedestrian trails was approved.
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