Min - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2012 - 07/03 - RegularP
PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
July 3, 2012
CITY OF ALLEN
ATTENDANCE:
Commissioners Present:
Robert Wendland, Chairman
Jeff Cocking, 1" Vice Chair
Shirley Mangrum, 2"d Vice Chair
John Ogrizovich
Steven Platt, Jr
Ben Trahan
City Staff Present:
Ogden `Bo' Bass, AICP, Director of Community Development
Tiffany McLeod, Senior Planner
Chris Flanigan, PE, Assistant Director of Engineering
Patrick Blaydes, Planner
Shelby Griffin, Planner
Kevin Laughlin, City Attorney
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present:
With a quorum of the Commissioners present, Chairman Robert 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
1. Action taken on the Planning & Zoning Commission items by City Council at the June 26, 2012
regular meeting.
Consent Agenda
2. Approve minutes of the June 19, 2012 regular meeting.
Motion: Upon a motion by 1" Vice Chair Cocking, and a second by
Commissioner Trahan, the Commission voted 6 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 to
adopt a Concept Plan for 30.301± acres situated in the John Fyke Survey,
Abstract No. 325, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas; located north of
Exchange Parkway and east of Bossy Boots Drive. (Z-5/21/12-38) [Twin
Creeks District H]
Tiffany McLeod, Senior Planner, presented to the Commission. The property is located north of
Exchange Parkway and east of Bossy Boots Drive. The applicant is requesting to adopt a Concept Plan
for District H. The subject property is currently zoned Planned Development No. 108 for Mixed Use,
which requires that a Concept Plan be approved prior to development.
Ms. McLeod described the history of the site and the requirements of Planned Development 108.
The Concept Plan shows a mix of uses including Medical Office, Senior Living, Restaurant and a Fueling
Station along Exchange Parkway The Concept Plan shows three (3) phases of development and the
utilities and infrastructure shown in each phase will be constructed as part of that phase.
She described the landscaping, hardscape and paving features at various intersections within the site
coordinated with street tree plantings as detailed on the Landscape Plan. Landscaping amenities, open
spaces and private infrastructure will be maintained by a business owners association. An eight (8) foot
masonry screening wall will be constructed along the northern boundary of the site adjacent to the
existing single family residential district. In addition to the masonry wall, there will be a thirty (30) foot
landscape buffer with trees planted 25' o c. The masonry wall will be constructed as part of Phase Two.
She informed the Commission that the request to adopt a Concept Plan for Twin Creeks District H has
been reviewed by the Technical Review Committee and meets the standards of the ALDC and Planned
Development No. 108.
Chairman Wendland opened the Public Hearing. With no one choosing to come forward and speak, he
closed the Public Hearing.
Chairman Wendland announced that Andres Lugo, 949 Cougar Drive, submitted a written response of
opposition.
1" Vice Chair Cocking inquired about the construction schedule of Stockton Drive and other streets. Ms.
McLeod stated that Stockton Drive will be constructed with any development occurring within Phase
Two The infrastructure is phased and will be completed upon the development of the first lot within each
phase.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Trahan, and a second by
Commissioner Platt, the Commission voted 6 I FAVOR, and 0 OPPOSED
to recommend approval to adopt the Concept Plan for 30.301± acres in
Planned Development No. 108 District H; located north of Exchange
Parkway and east of Bossy Boots Drive.
The motion carried.
Agenda Item #4 Public Hearing — Conduct a Public Hearing and consider a request for a
Specific Use Permit for a fueling station. The property is 1.782± acres
situated in the John Fyke Survey, Abstract No. 325, City of Allen, Collin
County, Texas, located north of Exchange Parkway and east of Bossy
Boots Drive. (Z-5/7/12-37) [Racetrac — Twin Creeks]
Tiffany McLeod, Senior Planner, presented to the Commission The property is located north of Exchange
Parkway and east of Bossy Boots Drive. The applicant (Racetrac) is requesting a Specific Use Permit
(SUP) for a fueling station. The property is currently zoned Planned Development No. 108 for Mixed
Use, which allows for one fueling station in this district. The fueling station is also shown in the Concept
Plan for Twin Creeks District H
She described the site; stating that the fueling station and canopy are set on a 45' angle, creating a unique
visual perspective and providing a larger landscaping area at the intersection. The additional landscaping
at the intersection will provide a gateway feature and signage into the Twin Creeks development.
The building is constructed of stone and brick and has been enhanced on every facade because of the high
visibility of the site. The canopy will have a slight pitch to the roof and the columns will be sheathed in
brick and stone to match the building. The Site Plan shows an eight (8) foot wide sidewalk along
Exchange Parkway and a five (5) foot sidewalk on eastern boundary. The parking exceeds the Allen Land
Development Code ALDC standards for the site
Ms McLeod stated that the Racetrac SUP request has been reviewed by the Technical Review
Committee, meets the standards of Planned Development No 108 and is consistent with the Concept
Plan.
Commissioner Platt inquired about the fuel truck route. Assistant Director of Engineering, Chris Flanigan,
described how the fuel truck would enter and exit the site.
Chairman Wendland opened the Public Hearing. With no one choosing to come forward and speak, he
closed the Public Hearing.
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Platt, and a second by
2"d Vice Chair Mangrum, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR, and 0
OPPOSED to recommend approval of a Specific Use Permit for a fueling
station for Racetrac.
The motion carried
Agenda Item #5 Public Hearing — Conduct a Public Hearing and consider a request for a
Specific Use Permit for a fitness and health center. The property is Lot 5,
Allen Town Center; and commonly known as 300 N. Greenville Avenue,
City of Allen, Collin County, Texas. (SUP -6/11/12-41) [Title Boxing
Club]
Patrick Blaydes, Planner, presented to the Commission. The applicant is requesting a Specific Use Permit
for a fitness and health center for the property located at 300 N. Greenville Avenue. The property is
currently zoned Shopping Center SC and the Allen Land Development Code (ALDC) requires a Specific
Use Permit (SUP) for this particular use in the Shopping Center SC zoning district.
1 Mr. Blaydes described the proposed changes to the building and to the site. The existing parking meets
the requirements for a fitness and health center which is l space/200 square feet of gross area
The request has been reviewed by the Technical Review Committee. Mr. Blaydes stated that staff
recommends approval of the request.
2"d Vice Chair Mangrum asked if the site would meet the required parking. Mr. Blaydes stated that the
site exceeds the parking requirement by one parking space.
Chairman Wendland opened the Public Hearing. With no one choosing to come forward and speak, he
closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Ogrizovich inquired about the fitness and health center operation The tenant, Tom
Currier, 4801 Sioter Ln, McKinney, TX, explained the business operation is a boxing club.
Motion: Upon a motion by I" Vice Chair Cocking, and a second by
Commissioner Ogrizovich, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR, and 0
OPPOSED to recommend approval of a Specific Use Permit for a fitness and
health center at 300 N. Greenville Avenue.
1 The motion carried.
Agenda Item #6 Public Hearing — Conduct Public Hearing and consider a request for a
Specific Use Permit for a major automotive repair use. The property is
0972± acres situated in the Henry Weisel Survey, Abstract No 1026,
City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, located south of Stacy Road and
west of Greenville Avenue. (SUP -3/20/12-24) [Christian Brothers
Automotive]
Ogden "Bo" Bass, Director of Community Development presented to the Commission The property is
located south of Stacy Road and west of Greenville Avenue. The request is for a Specific Use Permit
(SUP) for a major automotive repair use for Christian Brothers Automotive.
The property is currently zoned Shopping Center SC. Mr. Bass explained the reason for a Specific Use
Permit (SUP) and evaluation process of an SUP request. Land use and site design are the two main
components in the evaluation. Mr. Bass described the surrounding land uses.
Mr. Bass described the site. The Site Plan shows a 4,945 square foot building with nine (9) bay doors and
an office area. A vehicle holding area is located at the northern end of the site. This holding area consists
of eight (8) parking spaces and is reserved for vehicles waiting to be serviced. An eight (8) foot masonry
wall will enclose this area; screening it from view along Greenville Avenue and Stacy Road.
He described the access into the site, the building materials, and signage
Mr. Bass explained that because of the nature of the proposed use, a noise study was provided to
determine the noise levels within the site and along the property boundary The study concludes that
noise levels will meet the City's performance standards along the majority of the property boundary. The
noise levels may periodically exceed the City's performance standards on the northwestern end of the site.
The request has been reviewed by the Technical Review Committee and meets the standards of the Allen
Land Development Code. Mr Bass clarified that if the SUP is approved it would be granted exclusively
for Christian Brothers Automotive.
1" Vice Chair Cocking asked whether or not a light automotive use requires a Specific Use Permit Mr.
Bass explained that both major and minor automotive uses require an SUP for the Shopping Center
zoning. Mr. Bass stated that the request is not an appropriate land use for the proposed location, therefore
staff recommends denial of the request.
Chairman Wendland opened the Public Hearing,
Jonathan Wakefield, 15995 Barkers Landings, Houston, TX, applicant, addressed the Commission
With no one else choosing to come forward, Chairman Wendland closed the Public Hearing.
I" Vice Chair Cocking clarified that the SUP would be granted to Christian Brothers Automotive,
regardless of any franchising that occurs. Mr. Bass agreed. 1" Vice Chair inquired about Christian
Brother's Automotives' ability to remove a franchisee. Mr. Wakefield stated that this does happen. 1"
Vice Chair Cocking added that he would support the request if the applicants operation is consistent with
the handout describing their business model.
2"d Vice Chair Mangmm stated that she was pleased with the look of the building but could not support
the use in the proposed location.
Chairman Wendland stated that he would be in support of the request
Commissioner Platt stated that he would support the request.
I" Vice Chair Cocking stated that he had a concern for the restaurant and future gas station traffic through
the site.
Motion: Upon a motion by I" Vice Chair Cocking, and a second by
Commissioner Platt, the Commission voted 4 IN FAVOR, and 2 OPPOSED
to recommend approval of a Specific Use Permit for a major automotive
repair use on 0.9721 acres; located south of Stacy Road and west of
Greenville Avenue to also include:
• the business model summary as an exhibit in building,
• the first 180 days of operation the hours of operation will include
Saturdays, and after 180 days, the hours of operation will remain
consistent with what is shown in the summary.
The motion carried.
Adjournment
Upon acclamation, the meeting adjourned at 8 16 p.m
These minutes approv d t is day of vl 2012.
R Wendland, Chairman elby Griffin t
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Director's Report from 6/26/12 City Council Meeting
There was one item taken to the June 26, 2012 City Council meeting for consideration:
• A request to adopt a Concept Plan and building elevations for 29.6161 acres, located northwest of
Exchange Parkway and Bray Central Drive, for Ablon at Twin Creeks was approved.
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