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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes -.04411 MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Workshop Meeting Thursday, January 15, 2009, Gin or C oLLFcr STATION at 6:00 p.m. pk,„„iv brrrioprktrnt'`rivit` City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: John Nichols, Noel Bauman, Paul Greer, Doug Slack, Winnie Garner and Hugh Stearns COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Thomas Woodfin CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry Stewart CITY STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planners Jennifer Prochazka and Lindsay Kramer, Staff Planner Jason Schubert, Assistant City Engineer Josh Norton, Senior Assistant City Engineer Carol Cotter, City Engineer Alan Gibbs, Transportation Planning Coordinator Joe Guerra, Planning Administrator Molly Hitchcock, Director Bob Cowell, Assistant Directors Lance Simms and Gabriel Elliott, First Assistant City Attorney Carla Robinson, Action Center Representative Carrie McHugh and Staff Assistant Brittany Caldwell 1. Call the meeting to order. Chairman John Nichols called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. 4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment from Single-Family Residential Medium Density to Retail Regional and Single-Family Residential High Density for 34.6 acres located at 1775 Greens Prairie Road West, and more generally located near the southwest corner of the intersection of Greens Prairie Road and Arrington Road. Case #08- 00500237 (JS) Director Cowell stated that the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment had been referred back to the Planning & Zoning Commission to look at the possibility of a Planned Development designation for the property. Jason Schubert, Staff Planner, presented the item and asked for direction from the Commission. Parviz Vesalli, developer, stated that he was opposed to a Planned Development District because it would cost more money and time and restrains the flexibility of the development. There was general discussion regarding the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment. Commissioner Garner stated that there is a need for retail in the area. Commissioner Stearns stated that the area is not ready for the development. He said that a Planned Development District would potentially create a great project. Chairman Nichols expressed concern about the traffic generated from the development. In general, the Commission expressed a willingness to consider a Planned Development land use designation should the applicant choose to pursue such a designation. 11. Adjourn. Commissioner Garner motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Stearns seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). Meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m. Minutes City Council Workshop & Regular Minutes Monday, November 24, 2008 3:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor White, Mayor Pro Tern McIlhaney, Council members Maloney Crompton, Massey, Ruesink and Stewart STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brown, Assistant City Manager Merrill, Assistant City Manager David Neeley, City Attorney Cargill Jr., City Secretary Hooks, Deputy City Secretary McNutt, Management Team. Mayor White called meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. with Council member Massey absent. Regular Agenda Item No. 6 -- Public hearing, presentation, possible action and discussion regarding an amendment to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Single-Family Residential Medium Density to Retail Regional West, and more generally located near the southwest corner of the intersection of Greens Prairie Road and Arrington Road. Molly Hitchcock, Planning Administrator presented an amendment to 34.6 acres located at 1775 Greens Prairie Road West. She also stated that Part of the amendment will not be discussed due to posting error but rezoning of the Retail Region could be discussed. P&Z recommendation failed on a 3-3 vote and staff recommended denial due to the compatibility. Parviz Vessali, applicant at 110 Pershing, gave Council an overview for the purpose of the rezoning to retail and explained to Council that they are only approving the Retail Regional use not on the Residential. John Nichols Chairman P&Z Commission stated that the item before them was for an amendment to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Mayor White opened the public hearing. No one spoke. He closed the public hearing. Council member Crompton moved to deny applicants request. Motion failed due to lack of second. Mayor Pro Tern McIlhaney moved to refer back to P&Z to look at PDD which would contain Mix-Use, Retail, Residential and Office. Council member Stewart seconded the motion, which carried 4-3. FOR: Mayor White, Mayor Pro Tern McIlhaney, Stewart and Ruesink AGAINST: Maloney, Crompton, and Massey MINUTES (froirsd4"iiiPLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting Thursday, November 20, 2008 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION at 7:00 p.m. el`'"'lo"ntSer e$ City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman John Nichols, Noel Bauman, Paul Greer, Doug Slack, Thomas Woodfin and Hugh Stearns COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Bill Davis CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: None CITY STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planner Jennifer Prochazka, Staff Planners Jason Schubert, Lauren Hovde and Matt Robinson, Graduate Civil Engineer Erika Bridges, Assistant City Engineer Josh Norton, Senior Assistant City Engineer Carol Cotter, Planning Administrator Molly Hitchcock, Director Bob Cowell, Assistant Directors Lance Simms and Gabriel Elliott, 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 7:10 p.m. 2. Public hearing, presentation, possible action and discussion regarding a Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment from Single-Family Residential Medium Density to Retail Regional and Single-Family Residential Medium Density for 34.6 acres located at 1775 Greens Prairie Road West, and more generally located near the southwest corner of the intersection of Greens Prairie Road and Arrington Road. Case #08-00500237 (JS) Jason Schubert, Staff Planner, presented the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment and recommended denial. Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing. Joe Schultz, Civil Development, Ltd., stated that there are drawbacks to develop a residential subdivision on a major thoroughfare. He said that a commercial development on this property would be more attractive because of the non- residential architectural standards and landscaping that is required in a commercial development. Parviz Vessali, 110 Pershing, stated that he built out Arrington Road because he felt that it would be a good commercial area. Chairman Nichols commented that it is too early to make this change. Commissioner, Stearns motioned to recommend denial of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment. Commissioner Bauman seconded the motion, motion failed (3-3). Commissioners Bauman, Woodfin and Slack were in opposition.