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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council Minutes — May 22, 2008 Regular Agenda Item No. 2 --Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on an ordinance amending the Land Use Plan element of the Comprehensive Plan from Industrial / R&D to Residential Attached for 6.2 acres located at 1250 Harvey Mitchell Parkway generally located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Harvey Mitchell Parkway and Luther Street West. Introduced by Bob Cowell, Director of Planning and Development Services. Staff Planner Jason Schubert presented the staff report. Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval at their May 1st meeting by a vote of 5-2. Staff recommended denial of the request due to the compatibility with the remainder of the comprehensive plan. Mayor White opened the public hearing. The following persons addressed the Council. Tim Coffey, TAMU legal counsel opposed the ordinance amendment. Phyllis Young, 4101 S. Texas Ave. Suite B, REMAX, represented the owner. Ervin Williams, owner of the property addressed the Council. Glenn Schroeder, P&Z Commissioner discussed the Commission's decision to recommend approval to City Council. Eric Mach of Tucker Mach Development addressed the Council. Mayor White closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Council member Crompton to deny the request to rezone property located at 1250 Harvey Mitchell Parkway due to the safety element and quality of life concerns. Seconded by Council member Stewart which carried 6-0. Council member Massey abstained. FOR: Mayor White, Crompton, Maloney, Mcllhaney, Stewart and Ruesink AGAINST: None ABSTAINED: Massey MINUTES tri4 t°ir I PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting Thursday, May 1, 2008 ('1['xx OF COr t FCE S rxnom at 7.00 p.m. PGmFrrrrrrlapmrnt,Crr'acrs City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas Atal COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman John Nichols, Marsha Sanford, Harold Strong, Bill Davis, Derek Dictson, Glenn Schroeder and Noel Bauman COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:John Crompton CITY STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planner Jennifer Prochazka, Staff Planners Crissy Hartl, Jason Schubert, Lauren Hovde and Matt Robinson, Graduate Civil Engineer Josh Norton, Acting Development Engineer Carol Cotter, Assistant Director Lance Simms, First Assistant City Attorney Carla Robinson, Action Center Representative Carrie McHugh and Staff Assistant Brittany Caldwell 1. Call Meeting to Order. Chairman Nichols called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. 8. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an amendment to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Industrial / R & D to Residential Attached for 6.2 acres located at 1250 Harvey Mitchell Parkway generally located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Harvey Mitchell Parkway and Luther Street West. Case #08-500080 (JS) Jason Schubert, Staff Planner, presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and recommended denial. There was general discussion regarding the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing. Phyliss Young, 4101 S. Texas Avenue Ste B, stated that she was representing the owners. She said the owners have been trying to sell the property since 1999, but the City will not support the rezonings that are proposed. Eric Mach, Tucker Mach Development, stated that the strip of land at the front of the property is owned by Texas A&M and is not for sale. He also said that he asked A&M for potential access to Luther Street West and they said that should not be a problem. He said that he does not believe there will be enough units to require two accesses, but that both the Harvey Mitchell Parkway and Luther Street West access will be pursued. Mr. Schubert said that he spoke with A&M and they said that they would not grant access to Luther Street West, especially if the property was developed as residential. Ervin Williams, owner, stated that he does not understand why he does not have access to Luther Street West. Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing. Commissioner Davis expressed concern about traffic safety. Chairman Nichols expressed concern about the proximity to the poultry farm and industrial area behind the property. Commissioner Strong said that the residential development behind Home Depot is similar to this proposal because of the waste/water treatment plant that is located close to the condos. Commissioner Dictson motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Commissioner Strong seconded the motion, motion passed (5-2). Chairman Nichols and Commissioner Schroeder were in opposition. 12. Adjourn. Commissioner Davis motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Dictson seconded the motion, motioned passed (7-0). Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.