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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes -MINUTES, Planning and Zoning Commission July 20, 1978 7:00 P.M. Page 2 Commissioner Burke moved that the Commission recommend that the tract in question be rezoned from District C-N to District R-5. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jones and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 4 -- A public hearing on the question of granting a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a condominium project to be located on a 6.6 acre tract located north of and adjacent to FeM. 60 and approximately 3500 feet west of the intersection of F.M. 60 and Wellborn Road (F.M.2154). The application being in the name of Martin L. Anding and Associates. Mr. Mayo reviewed the proposed plan. He suggested that the angle of the dumpster areas be reversed to allow for easier access. He also suggested that the one-way entrance from F.M. 60 be moved so that it would be located entirely on the property in question. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Anding stated that he would have no problems meeting these requests. Chairman Stover asked what the turning radius on the one-way entrance was. Mr. Anding stated that the radius was 20 feet. Commissioner Sweeney asked if a property owner's association would be set up. Mr. Anding stated that a property owner's association would be established. The public hearing was closed. Mr. Mayo suggested that the permit be conditional on the approval of the sewer and water agreement with Texas A&M. Commissioner Etter moved that the use permit be granted on the following conditions: 1. The approval of an agreement for extension of water and sewer service. 2. Reorientation of angle of dumpster locations. 3. Moving of one-way entrance from F.M. 60 to the west so that the drive would be completely on the subject property. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jones. Commissioner Sweeney asked what the surface of the drives would be. Mr. Anding stated that the drives would be of portland cement in order to reduce maintenance demands. The motion to grant the use permit was unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 5 -- A public hearing on the question of granting a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of an educational building as an addition to the existing church facilities of the Second Baptist Church of College Station located at 708 Eisenhower Street. Mr. Mayo pointed out the location of the project. He advised that the letter allowing members of the church to use the 707 Texas parking lot on Sundays would not insure the future use of that lot. He pointed out that the church had no off-street parking now and the construction of another building would almost .Iis MINUTES, Planning and Zoning Commission July 20, 1978 7:00 P.M. Page 3 preclude the chance of building any. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Bud Waters stated that Chalon Jones, Managing Partner of 707 Texas, had told him that the church could use the lot as long as they wished. Chairman Stover asked if the 707 lot was used only on Sundays. Mr. Waters stated that some church meetings were held on Wednesday nights. Mr. Bobby Horton stated that the addition of the education building would not increase the membership of the church. Mr. Waters stated that they hoped the church would grow to a point where they would have to leave the present site and build a new church somewhere else. Mr. Waters also stated that the grass playground area could be converted into some parking, but they would rather not destroy the area. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Sweeney noted that if the church lost the right to park at 707, they would be forced to provide parking on their site. Mr. Waters advised that, if that happened, the church would have to move. Commissioner Watson suggested that 707 was not likely to close the lot to the church or go to the expense of building a fence to do so. Commissioner Burke stated that the letter from Chalon Jones seemed unclear as to when the church could use the lot. Commissioner Jones stated that he had been advised by Chalon Jones that the intent of the letter was to allow the church to also use the lot on Wednesday night. Mr. Waters pointed out that a more binding agreement could not be reached because the owners of the 707 complex were located out of state and could not be contacted in time for the meeting. Commissioner Jones suggested that the issue be tabled so that the church could pursue a more binding agreement with 707 Texas. Commissioner Burke moved that the item be tabled until a suitable letter allowing use of the parking lot was obtained. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Etter. Mr. Waters suggested the possibility of a long-term lease agreement. Chairman Stover stated that this was an excellent idea. The motion to table was approved with Commissioner Watson voting against. Agenda Item No. 6 -- Consideration of a landscape-parking area plan for the McKean Office Building to be located near the intersection of Texas Avenue and Deacon Drive. Mr. Mayo"noted that the revised plan met all of the suggestions of the P.R.C., MINUTES, Planning and Zoning Commission August 3, 1978 7:00 P.M. Page 3 The motion was seconded by Commissioner Burke. Commissioner Mathewson modified his motion to state that the Planning Department Policy Statement should make it clear that the 9 foot space is a minimum requirement and greater size may be required by the Commission. Commissioner Burke accepted the modification. Commissioner Watson suggested that this type of policy would leave the developer unclear as to what would be required of him. He also noted that the cost of additional requirements on developers and businessmen would be passed on to consmners. The motion was approved with Commissioner Watson voting against. Agenda Item No.5 -- Reconsideration of a request for a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of an educational building for the Second Baptist Church located at 708 Eisenhower Street. Commissioner Watson moved that the item be removed from the table. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Burke and unanimously approved. Reverend Bob Owens read a letter from T.T.I. giving the church the right to use their parking sapces on Sundays and at nights. Mr. Owens also read a lease from 707 to the church for 5 spaces in the new phase of the complex. After a lengthy discussion, Commissioner Jones moved that the use permit be granted with the acceptance of the letter from T.T.I. and the lease from 707 Texas as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Watson. The motion failed by the following vote: FOR Commissioners Jones, Watson AGAINST --- Chairman Stover; Commissioners Burke, Mathewson Commissioner Burke suggested that she would be in favor of the permit if some parking were provided on the site for staff members. Commissioner Mathewson moved that the permit be granted under the following conditions: 1. That a mlnlmum of 2 parking spaces be provided on the church site -- need not be paved until Eisenhower Street is paved, curbed and guttered. 2. That congregation parking be handled so as not to become a fire, safety, or health hazard. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Watson Commissioner Mathewson stated that the intent of his motion was to require the church to make an effort to provide off-street parking in a safe, efficient manner. The motion was approved with Chairman Stover opposed.