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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Minutes P&Z Commission Meeting -3- November 5, 1981 AGENDA ITEM NO. 4 (81-129): Reconsideration of rezoning a 10'2 acre tract located on the north side of Southwest Parkway between Dartmouth Drive and the East Bypass from Single Family District R--l to Single Family District R-lA, Apartment, District R-5, Administrative Profe'ssional DistrictA-P, and General Commercial District C-l. The application is in the name of J. W. Wood. Jim Callaway presented the staff's position on this reconsideration which was tabled pending a restudy and newrecommendat,ions to be presented at the November 5 meeting. An alternate plan was submitted and the staff recommended approval with the committee recommendations. Commissioner Gardner expressed concern over the A-P zoning affecting anyone's thinking and asked if there. would be some overall planning of the surrounding neighborhood, number of ,people accommodated and the possible location of a school. Jim Callaway explained the zoning and flood plain areas, accommodation of population, and that Mr. Al Mayo is.a member of the committee looking into schooling arrangements. Commissioner Hall pointed out reasons for the alternate plan and stated it was felt the A-P zoning district would discourage residential development. The Public hearing was opened. Commissioner Hall moved .to take this.. item off the table with Commissioner Fleming seconding the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Hall asked Jim Callaway to explain the configuration of the roads. 6.ommissioner Hazen arrived at 8:10p.m. Jerry Miller and John Honea came forward and expressed the following: 1. Commendation of staff and developers in working with residents on this alternate plan. 2. The plan was a reasonable compromise. Public hearing was closed. Chairman Behling expressed his appreciation to the residents for their attendance at meetings to compose the alternate plan. Commissioner Gardner expressed concern over the C-l area and the increase of traffic flow. Mr. Wood stated the primary reason for C-l and A-P zoning was the need for these areas in College Station. Commissioner Hazen asked if they had to vo,te on the whole package because she wanted to see the R-5 district reduced to R-3.' Chairman Behling stated they did have to vote the whole package. Commissioner Fleming moved that R-l, R-lA and R-3 be changed with the balance to remain the same. Commissioner Hazen seconded. J. W. Wood stated he would like the entire tract to be considered as a unit. Commissioner Hall pointed out the reason for the recommendations. Chairman Behling stated he respected the Connnission's oplnlons wholly, but would like to stay with the 102 acres as a master plan for the area. If the Commission wants to increase the R-l zone, maybe something else could be considered.