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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes lirrif MINUTES Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday, April 6, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Council Chambers, College Station City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Scott Shafer, Bill Davis, John Nichols, Ken Reynolds, Marsha Sanford and Harold Strong. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Dennis Christiansen. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Nancy Berry. STAFF PRESENT: Staff Planners Lindsay Boyer and Crissy Hartl, Senior Planners Jennifer Prochazka and Trey Fletcher, Assistant City Engineer Alan Gibbs, Graduate Civil Engineers Carol Cotter and Josh Norton, Transportation Planner Ken Fogle, Director Joey Dunn, Assistant Director Lance Simms, Planning Intern Casey Page, Staff Assistant Lisa Lindgren, City Attorney Harvey Cargill and OTIS Action Center Representative Brian Cooke. 1. Call meeting to order. Chairman Shafer called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. 2. Hear Citizens. No one spoke at this time. 3. Consent Agenda. 3.1 Consideration, discussion and possible action on meeting minutes. ❖ March 2, 2006 — Workshop Meeting Minutes + March 16, 2006 — Workshop Meeting Minutes ❖ March 16, 2006 — Regular Meeting Minutes 3.2 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for Sendera Subdivision, consisting of 23 lots on approximately 98.7 acres located on FM 2154, just south of Bentwood Estates in the City's ETJ. Case #06-500008 (JR/CC) P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes April 6, 2006 Page 1 of 6 3.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for Indian Lakes Phase VIII, consisting of 36 lots on 69.67 acres, generally located southeast of the intersection of Indian Lakes Drive and Chaco Canyon Drive, in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction. Case #06-500047 (JP/CC) 3.4 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plat for Aggieland Business Park consisting of 17 lots on 117.48 acres located at 5942 Raymond Stotzer Pkwy generally located at the northwest corner of FM 60 and Jones Road in the College Station ETJ. Case #06-500048 (TF) Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the consent agenda. Commissioner Sanford seconded the motion,motion passed (6-0). Regular Agenda. 4. Consideration, discussion and possible action on requests for absence from meetings. ❖ Scott Shafer — May 4, 2006,Workshop &Regular Meeting •3 Scott Shafer ^- May 18,2006,Workshop &Regular Meeting ❖ Scott Shafer —June 1, 2006,Workshop &Regular Meeting + Dennis Christiansen — April 6, 2006,Workshop &Regular Meeting ❖ John Nichols — May 18, 2006,Workshop &Regular Meeting ❖ John Nichols —June 1,2006,Workshop &Regular Meeting Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the absence requests. Commissioner Sanford seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 5. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission action. No items were removed from the consent agenda. 6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a variance from Section 8-K.1 (Lots) of the Subdivision Regulations for Lakeside Village Subdivision, and presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plat consisting of 56 lots on 13.79 acres generally located along the proposed extension of Eagle Avenue and west of Longmire Drive. Case #06-500012 (TF/CC) Trey Fletcher, Senior Planner, presented the Variance and Preliminary Plat. Mr. Fletcher stated that no phone calls were received and the item is not for a public hearing. Commissioner Nichols motioned to approve the Variance request shown in Block 3, but not approve the Variance request in Block 1 and asked that the applicant work with staff prior to the Final Plat to modify Block 1. Commissioner Davis seconded the motion, motion passed (5-1). Commissioners Shafer, Nichols, Sanford, Davis and Reynolds were in favor of the motion; Commissioner Strong was opposed to the motion. P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes April 6, 2006 Page 2 of 6 Commissioner Davis motioned to request that when the Preliminary Plat comes back before the Planning and Zoning Commission, that changes be made to include Right-of-Way dedication within the subdivision boundary lines indicated by heavy lines and the computed acreage of the subdivision; add a note to the plat to state that common areas will be maintained by a Homeowners Association (HOA); and, that pedestrian and bikeway access easements be granted from Block 2 to Eagle Avenue and from Block 3 to the future bike trail on the greenways. Commissioner Strong seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on an amendment to a Master Plan for Crescent Pointe consisting of 137.14 acres located at 3500 University Drive East in the general vicinity of University Drive, State Highway 30, Copperfield Parkway, and Crescent Pointe Parkway. Case #06-500025 (LB/JN) Lindsay Boyer, Staff Planner, presented the Master Plan and recommended approval. Stewart Kling, Kling Engineering, 4101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas. Mr. Kling answered questions in general from Commissioners regarding the difficulty with financing for the project, the PMUD requirements and access. Commissioner Nichols motioned to approve the Master Plan as presented. Commissioner Reynolds seconded the motion, motion passed (4-2). Commissioners Shafer, Nichols, Reynolds and Sanford voted in favor of the motion; Commissioners Davis and Shafer voted in opposition of the motion. 8. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plat for Crescent Pointe Subdivision consisting of 16 lots on 137.14 acres located at 300 University Drive East in the general vicinity of Copperfield Parkway between University Drive East and State Highway 30. Case #06-500004 (LB/JN) Lindsay Boyer, Staff Planner, presented the Preliminary Plat stating that it is in compliance with all minimum Sub Division requirements, the Comprehensive Plan and the current and proposed zoning districts on the property. Commissioner Reynolds motioned to approve the Preliminary Plat as submitted with the condition that staff review comments are satisfied. Commissioner Sanford seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 9. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a rezoning for Crescent Pointe Subdivision consisting 137.14 acres located at 300 University Drive East in the general vicinity of Copperfield Parkway between University Drive East and Harvey Road from M-1, Light Industrial to a combination of C-1, General Commercial, A-P, Administrative Professional, and R-4, Multi-Family. Case #06-500003 (LB/JN) Lindsay Boyer, Staff Planner, presented the Rezoning and recommended approval of the Rezoning if the amendment to the Master Plan was approved,with the condition that no fence or wall be built between the park and the adjacent R-4 Lots. No one spoke at the public hearing. P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes April 6, 2006 Page 3 of 6 Commissioner Nichols motioned to recommend to City Council approval of the Rezoning with the condition that no fence or wall be built between the park and adjacent R-4 Lot as stated in the staff report. Commissioner Sanford seconded the motion, motion denied (2-4). Commissioners Nichols and Sanford voted in favor of the motion; Commissioners Strong, Reynolds, Davis and Shafer voted in opposition of the motion. 10. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Replat for High Ridge Subdivision consisting of 3 lots on 8.138 acres located at 1201 Earl Rudder Freeway South, generally located on the east side of the freeway between Harvey Road and University Drive. Case #05-500090 (LB/CC) Lindsay Boyer, Staff Planner, presented the Replat stating that the plat was in compliance with all of the City of College Station's Subdivision Regulations and recommended approval of the Replat No one spoke at the public hearing. Commissioner Nichols motioned to approve the Final Plat Replat as presented. Commissioner Strong seconded the motion, motion passed(6-0). 11. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Rezoning from C-1 General Commercial to C-1 General Commercial with the RDD Redevelopment overlay district for the Culpepper Plaza consisting of 19.15 acres located at 1505 Texas Avenue South, or the northeast corner of Harvey Road and Texas Avenue. Case #05-500222 (TF) Trey Fletcher, Senior Planner, presented the Rezoning and stated that a thorough set of reviews had been completed similar to a site plan coming forward for a Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Fletcher stated that other items reviewed were the elevations in compliance with the Non-Residential Architectural Standards and stated that staff was comfortable based on the applicant's level of compliance and what they would seek relief for from the Design Review Board. He also stated that staff had looked at the following: throat depth coming off of Texas Avenue, access points which have been reviewed with the Texas Department of Transportation, parking lot configurations for spaces, dimensions and circulation, and the landscape. Mr. Fletcher stated that those were the Site Plan components that would govern the redevelopment of the site. He also stated that there were waivers being requested but that the project is substantially compliant. Mr. Fletcher recommended approval of the requests with the waivers requested. Veronica Morgan, 511 University Drive, College Station, Texas; Robert Scott, 3901 Bellaire, Houston,Texas. Ms. Morgan and Mr. Scott spoke in favor of the Rezoning. Commissioner Davis motioned for approval of the Rezoning from C-1, General Commercial to RDD, Redevelopment Overlay District with all staff comments and the variances as requested and presented. Commissioner Nichols seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes April 6, 2006 Page 4 of 6 12. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a possible recommendation to City Council regarding streetscaping in the City of College Station. Case #06-500049 (JD) Joey Dunn,Director,presented the recommendation on streetscaping. After general discussion, Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the recommendation regarding streetscaping and forward it to City Council. Commissioner Strong seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 13. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a thoroughfare plan amendment in the area bound by State Highway 6, Rock Prairie Road, and Greens Prairie Road. Case #06-500039 (KF) Ken Fogle,Transportation Planner presented the thoroughfare plan amendment. No one spoke at the public hearing. Commissioner Nichols motioned to approve the thoroughfare plan amendment. Commissioner Sanford seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 14. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance, Section 3.15 Administrative Adjustments. Case #05-500023 (JP) Jennifer Prochazka, Senior Planner presented the amendment to Section 3.15 Administrative Adjustments to the Unified Development Ordinance. No one spoke at the public hearing. Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the amendment as presented. Commissioner Strong seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 15. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance, Section 7.3, Access Management & Circulation, related to driveways. Case #05-500023 (JP) Jennifer Prochazka, Senior Planner, presented the amendment to Section 7.3,Access Management and Circulation to the Unified Development Ordinance. No one spoke at the public hearing. Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the amendment as presented. Commissioner Strong seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 16. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance, Sections 7.2.F-H, Off Street Parking Standards, related to surfacing and curbs. Case #05-500023 (JP) P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes April 6, 2006 Page 5 of 6 Jennifer Prochazka, Senior Planner, presented the amendment to Section 7.2F-H, Off Street Parking Standards to the Unified Development Ordinance. No one spoke at the public hearing. Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the amendment as presented. Commissioner Nichols seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 17. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance, Section 7.1 General Provisions to address building permits / setbacks and porches policy issues. Case #05-500023 (TF) Trey Fletcher, Senior Planner, presented the amendment to Section 7.1 General Provisions to the Unified Development Ordinance. No one spoke at the public hearing. Commissioner Nichols motioned to approve the amendment as presented. Commissioner Sanford seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 18. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance, Section 7.8 Solid Waste. Case #05-500023 (TF) Trey Fletcher, Senior Planner, presented the amendment to Section 7.8 Solid Waste to the Unified Development Ordinance. No one spoke at the public hearing. Commissioner Nichols motioned to approve the amendment as presented. Commissioner Davis seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 19.Adjourn. Commissioner Reynolds motioned to adjourn. Commissioner Davis seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). Approved: ,A ..sem Scott Shafer, Chairman Planning and Zoning Commission Attest: . cgrariu• Lisa Lindgren, Staff Assista Planning and Development Services P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes April 6, 2006 Page 6 of 6 1J1 MINUTES Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Council Chambers, College Station City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: John Nichols, Dennis Christiansen, Harold Strong and Marsha Sanford. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Chairman Scott Shafer, Commissioners Bill Davis and Ken Reynolds. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: None. STAFF PRESENT: Staff Planner Jennifer Reeves, Senior Planners Jennifer Prochazka and Trey Fletcher, Assistant City Engineer Alan Gibbs, Graduate Civil Engineer Josh Norton, Transportation Planner Ken Fogle, Director Joey Dunn, Assistant Director Lance Simms, GIS Technician Adrian Welsh, Staff Assistant Lisa Lindgren, First Assistant City Attorney Carla Robinson and OTIS Action Center Representative, Brian Cooke. 1. Call meeting to order. Acting Chairman John Nichols called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Hear Citizens. None. 3. Consent Agenda. Consideration, discussion and possible action on meeting minutes. March 2, 2006, Minutes —Regular Meeting Commissioner Christiansen motioned to approve the minutes. Commissioner Sanford seconded the motion, motion passed (4-0). P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes March 16, 2006 Page 1 of 5 Regular Agenda 4. Consideration, discussion and possible action on requests for absence from meetings. * Harold Strong—March 2, 2006, Workshop & Regular Meeting * Bill Davis- March 16, 2006, Workshop & Regular Meeting * Ken Reynolds - March 16, 2006, Workshop & Regular Meeting Commissioner Christiansen motioned to approve the absence requests. Commissioner Sanford seconded the motion, motion passed (4-0). 5. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission action. No items were removed from the Consent Agenda. 6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a project proposal for the Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program. Ken Fogle, Transportation Planner, gave a presentation regarding the Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program. Commissioner Sanford motioned to approve the project proposal and recommend it to City Council. Commissioner Christiansen seconded the motion, motion passed (4-0). 7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on variances to Section 12-I.7 (Cul- de-Sacs) and Section 12-K.2 (Block Length) for Indian Lakes Phase X; and presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plat for Indian Lakes Phase X, consisting of 41 lots on 79.71 acres, located southeast of the intersection of Indian Lakes Drive and Chaco Canyon, in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction. Case#06-500035 (JP/CC) Jennifer Prochazka, Senior Planner, presented the variances and Preliminary Plat, and recommended approval of the preliminary plat pending approval of the variances. Travis Martinek, 3608 East 29th Street, Bryan, Texas. Mr. Martinek spoke in favor of the project. Commissioner Christiansen motioned to approve the two variance requests as submitted. Commissioner Strong seconded the motion, motion passed (4- 0). P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes March 16, 2006 Page 2 of 5 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, IN SUPPORT OF THE COLLEGE STATION PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AND THE COLLEGE STATION PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION'S DESIRE TO IMPROVE THE CITY'S EFFORTS UNDER THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION STREETSCAPE PLAN. WHEREAS, on November 10, 1994, the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, adopted a Streetscape Plan developed by Newman,Jackson and Bieberstein, Inc.;and WHEREAS, the Streetscape Plan recommends the planting of trees and other vegetation along public roadways in the City to enhance the community's appearance;and WHEREAS, on this date, the College Station Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the College Station Planning and Zoning Commission presented a number of recommendations to improve the City's streetscape along its public roadways to the City Council of the City of College Station,Texas; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, desires to improve the streetscapes along the City's public roadways to enhance the community; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS: PART 1: That the City Council hereby supports the College Station Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and College Station Planning and Zoning Commission's desire to improve the streetscapes along the City's public roadways. PART 2: That the City Council hereby directs staff of the City's Planning and Development Services Department to amend appropriate standards or ordinances to implement the recommendations of the College Station Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and College Station Planning and Zoning Commission regarding improvements to the City's streetscape. PART 3: That the City Council hereby will amend the City's Strategic Plan to include an item, or items, to adequately reflect the purpose and intent herein. PART 4: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage. ADOPTED this day of ,A.D. 2006. ATTEST: APPROVED: CONNIE HOOKS, City Secretary RON SILVIA, Mayor APPROVED: E,Steed�Cariam�, bir���„ VERIFY ai[thPn iritv'wifih lAnnrovP City Attorney 0.Ideve ser\Coversheetsl2006 coversheetslApril 271Streetscapelsigned resolution.doc Recommendations of the College Station Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Planning and Zoning Commission to the City Council College Station's existing Streetscape Plan must be updated in order to reevaluate and reinvigorate it. Of primary concern is the planting of street trees. Roadways developed in public right-of-way by the City of College Station, or with the city's participation, should include trees as a required element along with utilities, drainage, sidewalks, traffic control structures and other elements. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend the following steps be taken to renew efforts that will enhance the visual quality and,hence, the economic value of our community. 1. Update the city's streetscape plan. The current plan was adopted in 1992 and must be revised so it reflects an evaluation of exiting conditions and updates recommendations pertaining to the quality of College Station's streets and roadways. Such an update is needed to evaluate the status and landscape potential of all existing roadways and to lay out a plan for street planting and landscaping along roadways projected for construction in the next five to ten years. 2. Require that all Capital Improvement Projects that involve the construction of new,or redevelopment of old, streets and roadways include language that specifies how comprehensive street tree planting (or preservation of existing trees) will be integrated into the project's initial funding, design,construction and long term maintenance. 3. Provide an annual update regarding the planning and design of all roadways designated as a Major Collector or higher to ensure these projects include all required elements including street trees and other streetscape elements integral to the project. 4. Develop standards that specify the inclusion of street trees along roadways in much the same way that current standards specify the inclusion of sidewalks. Design standards should allow flexibility to complement situations presented by different types of roadways and their adjacent landscapes. The"inclusion" of street trees as a required design element may require new plantings,but should also embrace the preservation of existing trees in a right-of-way whenever possible. 5. Require that the Public Works Department, the Department of Planning and Development Services and the Parks and Recreation Department work together from the first stages of roadway design when right-of-way acquisitions are being considered to ensure that street trees are factored into street design at the same time as utilities, drainage, traffic control structures and other required elements. 6.Assign the city's urban forestry division the responsibility to maintain streetscapes,and provide it with adequate resources to do this properly. • Commissioner Christiansen motioned to approve the preliminary plat as presented. Commissioner Sanford seconded the motion, motion passed (4-0). 8. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding a possible recommendation to City Council regarding streetscaping in the City of College Station. Case #06- 500049 (JD) Joey Dunn, Director, presented the item. Commissioner Strong made a motion for staff to reconstruct the document and bring it back to the Commission at the earliest available meeting in order for them to review it again and possibly make a recommendation to City Council. Commissioner Sanford seconded the motion, motion passed (4-0). 9. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a replat for Ponderosa Place Section 2, Tract E and Lot 1, Block 20 of Ponderosa Place Section 4-A, consisting of 2 lots on 5.29 acres located at 3850 State Highway 6 South, generally located north of the Rock Prairie Road exit. Case #06-500022 (TF/JN) Josh Norton, Graduate Civil Engineer, presented the replat and recommended approval. Noone spoke during the public hearing. Commissioner Christiansen motioned to approve the replat. Commissioner Strong seconded the motion, motion passed (4-0). 10. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a rezoning for 3850 State Highway 6 South, consisting of 1 lot on 1.678 acres generally located north of the Rock Prairie Road exit, from C-2 Commercial-Industrial to C-1 General Commercial. Case#06-500018 (TF/LB) Trey Fletcher, Senior Planner, presented the rezoning and recommended approval. He stated that he had received one phone call inquiring about the rezoning request. Noone spoke during the public hearing. Commissioner Christiansen motioned to approve the rezoning as presented. Commissioner Sanford seconded the motion, motion passed (4-0). 11. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Replat of Bald Prairie Lots 4&5 and a Final Plat of Edelweiss Gartens Phase 7 consisting of 50 lots on 10.715 acres located off of Eagle Avenue east of Brandenburg Lane. Case #06-500032 (JR/JN) P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes March 16, 2006 Page 3 of 5 0 Jennifer Reeves, Staff Planner, presented the Replat and Final Plat and recommended approval of both. Steve Arden, 311 Cecelia Loop, College Station, Texas. Mr. Arden spoke in favor of the project. Commissioner Christiansen motioned to approve the Replat and Final Plat as presented. Commissioner Strong seconded the motion, motion passed (4- 0). 12. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance, Section 5.4, Non-Residential Dimensional Standards. Case#05-500023 (JP) Jennifer Prochazka, Senior Planner, presented the Non-Residential Dimensional Standards. She recommended that the Commission take no action on the item, or, table the item in order for staff to go back and look for other possible resolutions before going to City Council. Noone spoke during the public hearing. The Commission took no action on the item and directed staff to go back and make the appropriate changes. 13. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance, Section 7.9, Non-Residential Architectural Standards. Case#05-500023 (JP) Jennifer Prochazka, Senior Planner, presented the amendments for the Non- Residential Architectural Standards. Noone spoke during the public hearing. Commissioner Christiansen motioned to approve the amendments and recommend them to City Council for approval. Commissioner Strong seconded the motion, motion passed (4-0). 14. Public hearing, presentation, possible action and discussion regarding an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance, Article 11, Definitions. Case #05-500023 (JP) Jennifer Prochazka, Senior Planner, presented the amendments for the Definitions section of the Unified Development Ordinance. Noone spoke during the public hearing. P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes March 16, 2006 Page 4 of 5 Commissioner Christiansen motioned to approve the amendments and recommend them to City Council for approval with one change. The change was to take out the word "primarily" in the definition of a hospital. Commissioner Strong seconded the motion, motion passed (4-0). 15. Adjourn. Commissioner Sanford motioned to adjourn. Commissioner Christiansen seconded the motion, motion passed (4-0). Approved: 40IP -maw Scott Shafer, Chairman Planning and Zoning Commission Attest: 40,0:( izejejtvit...)* Lisa Lindgren, Staff Assist Planning and Development Services P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes March 16, 2006 Page 5 of 5