Min - Planning and Zoning Commission - 2012 - 08/21 - RegularI I V'
CITY OF ALLEN
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ATTENDANCE:
Commissioners Present:
Robert Wendland, Chairman
Jeff Cocking, 1" Vice Chair
Shirley Mangrum, 2n° Vice Chair
John Ognzovich
Steven Platt, Jr.
Ben Trahan
PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
August 21, 2012
City Staff Present:
Ogden 'Be' Bass, AICP, Director of Community Development
Chris Flanigan, PE, Director of Engineering
Shelby Griffin, Planner
Kevin Laughlin, City Attorney
Tiffany McLeod, Senior Planner
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
Action taken on the Planning & Zoning Commission items by City Council at the August 14,
2012 regular meeting.
Consent Aeenda
2. Approve minutes of the August 7, 2012 regular meeting.
3. Final Plat — Consider a request for a Final Plat for Stacy -Chelsea Commercial Addition, Lot 2,
Block A; being 1.395+ acres situated in the Francis Dasser Survey, Abstract No. 280, City of
Allen, Collin County, Texas; located northwest of Stacy Road and Chelsea Boulevard (FP -
5/7/12 -36) [Stacy -Chelsea Commercial Addition]
Motion: Upon a motion by 2n° Vice Chairman Mangrum, and a second by
Commissioner Trahan, the Commission voted 6 IN FAVOR, and 0
OPPOSED to approve the Consent Agenda.
EThe motion carried.
Regular Agenda
Agenda Item #3 Public Hearing — Conduct a Public Hearing and consider a request to
change the zoning of 38.814f acres situated in the J. W Parsons Survey,
Abstract No. 705, City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, from Single
Family Residential R-5 to a Planned Development for Single Family
Residential R-5; located south of Ridgeview Drive and west of Twin
Creeks Drive. (Z-6/22/12-44) [Fall Creek Addition)
Tiffany McLeod, Senior Planner, presented to the Commission. The property is located south of
Ridgeview Drive and west of Twin Creeks Drive. The property is currently zoned Single Family
Residential R-5. Ms. McLeod explained that the applicant is requesting to change the zoning of the
property to a Planned Development with the following development regulations as it relates to the
proposed development:
The property shall he developed and used in accordance with the Single Family
Residential R-5 zoning district regulations.
The minimum garage setback for front entry garages shall be eighteen (18) feet from the
front building setback line; with the exception of the highlighted lots (as identified on the
Concept Plan) which shall be allowed a minimum setback of twelve (12) feet from the
front building setback line
The Allen Land Development Code (ALDC) requires a front entry garage to be placed a minimum of
twenty (20) feet behind the front building setback line.
Ms McLeod identified the reason for the zoning request. She explained that with the eighteen (18) foot
setback, 92% of the lots will have fourteen (14) floor plan options to provide to the buyer. The remaining
nine (9) lots will have ten (10) options with the twelve (12) foot garage setback.
Ms. McLeod stated that staff supports the request to change the garage setback to eighteen (18) feet
across the entire subdivision Staff does not support the request for the garage setback to be twelve (12)
feet for the nine (9) highlighted lots.
Commissioner Platt clarified that the third car garage option is not the primary garage. Ms. McLeod stated
that the 1 -Swing garage is the primary garage
Chairman Wendland opened the Public Hearing
With no one else coming forward, Chairman Wendland closed the Public Hearing.
Chairman Wendland read the written citizen responses concerning this item:
Marianne Jeanes, 1600 Summer Oaks Drive, Allen, TX was in opposition for the request
Hemen Patel, 1484 Wesley Drive, Allen, TX was in favor of the request
Warren Corwin, 200 W Belmont, Allen, TX, applicant, presented to the Commission.
°ne Vice Chair Mangrum inquired about the number of product types that could be built with the twenty
(20) foot garage setback. Mr. Corwin did not know the number. Ms. McLeod added that three of product
options with the third car garage can be built without the eighteen (18) foot garage setback.
Chairman Wendland confirmed that staff was in support of the two (2) foot reduction Ms McLeod
confirmed that staff was supportive of the garage setback being reduced to eighteen (18) feet throughout
the entire subdivision.
Commissioner Platt asked the applicant if he knew the number of home buyers that select the third car
garage option Mr. Corwin stated that he did not know the exact number.
Commissioner Ogrizovich asked if the subject case would set a precedent. Ms McLeod stated that the
Fall Creek Planned Development would be the first subdivision to have varying garage setbacks.
2nd Vice Chair Mangrum stated she could support the eighteen (18) foot setback, but could not support the
twelve (12) foot garage setback.
1" Vice Chair Cocking inquired about what "inconsistent street view" means. Ms. McLeod explained that
the it is the intent to have the vehicles hidden by the J -Swing garage along the entire street. l" Vice Chair
Cocking stated that he would be able to support the eighteen (18) foot request and that he could support a
fifteen (15) garage setback only for the third car garage option on the highlighted lots
Ms McLeod added that the standard parking space is eighteen (18) feet in length Any reduction from
eighteen (18) feet pushed the vehicle into the street view.
Commissioner Platt stated that he would rather see a reduction in the garage setback than push the homes
further into the lot.
Commissioner Trahan stated that he would be supportive of a twelve (12) foot garage setback for the nine
(9) highlighted lots.
Chairman Wendland stated that he did not have a problem with the eighteen (18) foot garage setback. He
added that he would be opposed to the twelve (12) foot garage setback for all of the nine (9) lots and that
he would agree with 1" Vice Chair Cocking's idea on some kind of modification to the eighteen (18) foot
request.
Commissioner Trahan inquired about the possibility to table the item. Chairman Wendland stated his
concern for holding up the building permits and that he would be in favor of trying to move forward with
a recommendation.
1" Vice Chair Cocking inquired about the ability of the Director of Community Development to approve
modifications. Mr. Bass stated that he would not be able to fluctuate from the zoning requirements.
Chairman Wendland stated that it is a nondelegable item.
Commissioner Platt stated that the budding setback is twenty-five (25) feet and with the twelve (12) foot
garage setback, the garage would be a minimum of thirty-seven (3 7) feet from the street.
Mr. Corwin, the applicant, addressed the Commission again.
2"d Vice Chair Mangrum inquired about the number of bedrooms. The applicant stated that there are
approximately 4 or 5 bedrooms. 2nd Vice Chair Mangrum added that there would probably be teenage
drivers.
Chairman Wendland stated that he was inclined to make a decision this evening. He added that he was
more inclined to approve of the twelve (12) foot garage setback
Motion: Upon a motion by Commissioner Platt, and a second by
Commissioner Trahan, the Commission voted 4 IN FAVOR, and 2
OPPOSED (2" Vice Chair Mangrum and Commissioner Ogrizovich) to
recommend approval of the request to change the zoning of 38.814± acres of
land from Single Family Residential R-5 to a Planned Development for
Single Family Residential R-5 with the following condition:
• The minimum garage setback for the entire development shall be
eighteen (18) feet from the front building setback line, and
• The minimum garage setback for Lots 5, 8, 10, 11, 18, and 19 of Block A
and Lots 13, 20, and 21 of Block D (highlighted lots) shall be a minimum
of twelve (12) feet from the front building setback line.
The motion carried.
Adjournment
Upon acclama on, the meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
These mi t r ed this day of Sf f!'v,, 2012. \
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Director's Report from 8/14/12 City Council Meeting
There were three items taken to the August 14, 2012 City Council meeting for consideration:
• A request for a Specific Use Permit for a fueling station for Racetrac, located north of Exchange
Parkway and east of Bossy Boots Drive, was approved.
• A request to change the zoning for 0.85561 acres from Single Family Residential R-5 to a
Planned Development for Assisted Living Center use, located north of Exchange Parkway and
east of Cabernet Drive, was approved.
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