Min - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2011 - 10/04 - RegularrvPLANNING
_ AND ZONING
1 COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
October 4, 2011
CITY OF ALLEN
ATTENDANCE:
Commissioners Present:
Robert Wendland, Chairman
Jeff Cocking, I" Vice Chair
Kurt Kizer
Shirley Mangrum
John Ogrizovich
Steven Platt, Jr.
Ben Trahan
City Staff Present
Ogden "Bo" Bass, AICP, Director of Community Development
Lee Battle, AICP, Assistant Director of Community Development
Chris Flanigan, PE, Assistant Director of Engineering
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 in. 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 September 27, 2011 regular meeting.
2. Election of Officers.
Chairman Wendland opened the Boor to take nominations for the position of Chairman.
Motion: Upon a nomination by Commissioner Mangrum, and a second by
Commissioner Platt, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED, to elect
Robert Wendland to serve as Chairman.
The motion carried.
1 Chairman Wendland opened the floor to take nominations for the position of I st Vice Chair.
Motion: Upon a nomination by Commissioner Mangrum, and a second by
Commissioner Traban, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED, to
elect Jeff Cocking to serve as 1" Vice Chair.
The motion carried.
Chairman Wendland opened the Boor to take nominations for the position of 2nd Vice Chair,
Motion: Upon a nomination by Commissioner Kizer, and a second by
Commissioner Platt, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED, to elect
Shirley Mangrum to serve as 2nd Vice Chair.
The motion carried.
Consent Agenda
3. Approve minutes of the September 20, 2011 regular meeting.
Motion: Upon a motion by 1" Vice Chair Cocking, and a second by
2"" Vice Chair Mangrum, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED, to
�t approve the Consent Agenda.
!i The motion carried.
Reeular Agenda
Agenda Item #J: Public Hearing - Conduct a Public Hearing and consider a request to create
Planned Development PD 108 to allow for Multi -family, Single-family, Senior
living, Mixed-use, Office and Retail uses. The property consists of nine areas
totaling 326± acres as follows Area A being 29 8± acres generally located at the
northwest corner of the intersection of Exchange Pkwy and Bray Central Dr;
Area C being 56.8± acres generally located north of Exchange Pkwy between
Bray Central Dr and Watters Rd , Area D being 109 1± acres south of Exchange
Pkwv between Bray Central Dr. and Watters Rd., Area E being 29 O± acres
described as Lot 2-R-1, Blk E, Bray Central Addn. generally located northeast of
the intersection of Junction Dr. and Watters Rd and 24 9± acres being part of Lot
1-R-1 and all of Lot 6, Blk F, Bray Central One Addn. generally located south of
Raintree Circle between Junction Dr, and Allen Dr., Area F being 2.7± acres
described as Lot 13R-2, Blk G, Bray Central One Addn. generally located
southwest of the intersection of Medical Dr. and Junction Dr and 4.9± acres
described as Lots 3R-3 and 7, Blk G, Bray Central One Addn generally located
southwest of the intersection of Exchange Pkwy and Raintree Circle, Area G
being 36.2± acres generally located north of Exchange Pkwy between Watters
Rd. and Raintree Circle: and Area H being 32 1± acres generally located at the
northeast corner of the intersection of Exchange Pkwy and Raintree Circle,
inclusive of Lot 5, Blk A, Wal-Mart Supercenter Addn. (Z-8/1/11-148) [Twin
Creeks Urban Center]
Lee Battle, Assistant Director of Community Development, presented to the Commission. This vacant
land is part of the original PD 54 established in the early 90s' and is the largest area in central Allen of
undeveloped land This zoning request is not one contiguous area. It is comprised of several sub districts.
The current zoning shows that this area will develop for Industrial/Technology (IT) uses. As the market
has changed and the City of Allen has developed over time, the existing zoning no longer accommodates
the type of development anticipated for this area
With PD 108, there are several kinds of residential districts. The residential component proposed for
District A is Multifamily, which is not changing from its current zoning. The second residential
component is proposed as an age restrictive single-family residential use located in Districts C and D. To
ensure that this area develops into a senior village, there will be additional language in the PD to restrict
this area to residents 55 years old or older. The other possibility for residential development within this
PD would be a mixed use product; which would be permitted with a Special Use Permit and require a
design review process to occur
In addition to uses this PD has been crafted to ensure a high quality of development through the use of
design standards, a Civic Space Plan, and the allowance of Flexible Design Standards,
Charles Nies, 813 Glemose Dr, Allen, applicant. addressed the Commission by explaining the history of
Twin Creeks. The Commission was informed that the vision of Twin Creeks began in 1990 by Bob
Brinningharn The Twin Creeks property consisted of 2,500 acres of open space outside of Allen. Mr.
Nies went on to explain the evolution of the development of PD 54 beginning in 1994.
Chairman Wendland opened the Public Hearing
Bruce Heller, 1333 W McDermott, Suite 150, Allen, spoke in opposition to the request He is concerned
with how this change in zoning will affect PD -54 and what currently exists. He is also concerned with the
proposal for street lighting and street improvements.
David Lowe, 1055 Hope Well Drive, Allen, asked for the definition of mixed use.
Chairman Wendland closed the Public Hearing.
Mr. Battle explained that the zoning and all the elements within this document only pertain to the
properties that are being rezoned The existing developments that are part of PD 54 will not be subject to
the zoning of PD 108 The median improvement fees will only be subject to the properties within PD 108
Mr Battle continued b} stating that a definition of "mixed use", written in PD 108, is defined as "multiple
functions or uses in the same building that are integrated vertically or by multiple buildings by
adjacency " The PD would require each mixed use project to acquire a specific use permit.
Chairman Wendland announced that the following people submitted a written statement in opposition to
this request
Kirsten Baidey, 935 Cougar Dr, Allen, Texas
James Waters, 936 Cougar Drive, Allen, Texas
Commissioner Kizer expressed an interest in learning more about median improvement fees
Chris Flanigan, Assistant Director of Engineering, explained the purpose and intent behind the median
improvement fee within PD 108. He reassured the Commission that these fees will not fall upon the
existing developments part of PD 54
1" Vice Chair Cocking is concerned about District A allowing a six -story structure next to residential
neighborhoods.
Commissioner Ogrizovich asked for clarification on Bruce Heller's concerns. Mr. Battle answered by
stating, from a staff position, since his property is not subject to the requirements in the PD changing any
language would not impact his property
Chairman Wendland had a concern with the drive-through restaurant use in District H. He stated that he
would support requiring drive-through restaurants to obtain a Specific Use Permit. In addition, Chairman
Wendland spoke in support of requiring the maximum height of buildings in District H to be four -stories
Motion: Upon a motion by I" Vice Chair Cocking, and a second by
1 2nd Vice Chair Mangrum, the Commission voted 7 IN FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED, to
recommend approval of the request to create Planned Development PD 108 with the
following changes:
• The age restrictions language proposed will be included in the PD.
• The districts listed in Table I that allow drive-through use will be changed from
a matter of right to requiring a Specific Use Permit SUP.
• Section 4.3.3 will be changed to limit the building height for mixed use in
District A to a maximum of four stories and 60 feet.
The motion carried.
Adiournment
Motion: Upon a motion by 1" Vice Chairman Cocking, and a second by acclamation the
meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
These minutes approved this IVh day of ( _C71-C6t r 2011.
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Robep W dlan , Chairman /any McLeod, Planner
Director's Report from 9/27/11 City Council Meeting
There were four items taken to the September 27, 2011 City Council meeting for consideranom
1. The request to adopt an ordinance amending the Concept Plan and Planned Development PD
Regulations for Cumberland Crossing Phase IV was approved
2. The request to adopt an ordinance amending the elevations and exterior building material
regulations for Lots 125-130, Block A in the Villas at Twin Creeks Phase I was approved.
3. The request to adopt an ordinance amending the Zoning Exhibit/Concept Plan, elevations and
exterior building material regulations for Lots 122, Block C, Lots 15-21, Block D, Lots 7-18,
Block E in the Villas at Twin Creeks, Phase II was approved
4. The request to adopt an ordinance amending the Concept Plan, elevations and exterior building
material regulations for 0.365 t Acres in the Villas at Twin Creeks Phase III was approved.
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