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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes r~ MINUTES CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman Hill, Members Kelly, Hansen, Martyn, Bailey, Kaiser & Miller (who came in late) STAFF PRESENT: DireetorofPlanningMayo,Ass't Director of Planning Callaway, City Engineer Pullen, Director of Capital Improvements Ash and Planning Teehn ic.i an Vo lk MEMBERS ABSENT: AGENDA ITEM NO.1: of Minutes -meeting of May 5,1983 Mr. Kelly made a motion to' approve the minutes as shown with Mr. Bailey seconding. Motion carried unanimously (6-0 with Mr. MLller absent during voting). No one spoke. AGENDA ITEM. ..NO. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: 83-108: A public hearing on the question of rezoning 4.084 acres of land in Wood way WestJ1SubdTvisionlocated. south of and adjacent to Luther Street and approximately219.ITfeetsouthof Luther Street from Single Family Residential D is tr iet R-lA to Apartments Low DensityD i strictR-4. App li cat ion.. is ..i n the name. of Bu i 1ding .C ra fts, ., ne. Mr. Callaway located the area ona map, explained adjacent area zoning and various land uses, explained there is water available, but possible sewer constraints, informed the Commission how access is taken to the tract, that the request is in compliance with plans and that staff recommends approval, but also will retain control over project density due to the possible sewer constraints. Mr. Kelly asked what happened to L.utherStreet on the Plat and Mr. Callaway explained, but also stated that plat has never been submitted as a Final Plat. Mr. Martyn asked for more information regarding thepossibie sewer constraints and City Engineer Pullen explained that the way sewerage would be handled would be that each proposal would be' considered on aprojeet-by-pr,ojeet basis as to the densi ty proposed and the ava i 1 ab 1 e sewer capacity. Mr. Ash, Director of Capital Improvements further explained that men- tioning possible sewer constraints at this time merely serves as a "red flagll and puts everyone on notice that there may be a problem in the area. The public hearing was opened and proponents were called to speak. ttike t1cClure, a representative of the owner and engineer on the project came forward to offer to answer any questions the Commission might have. Opponents were called, however none came forward. Thepubl ic he.,~ring was closed. , ~~_.._--_..--- r-lr. Bailey' spoke of a personal aversion to changing zoning until sewer problems are rectified. Mr. Kaiser asked for a brief history of existing zoning in the area and Mr.. Callaway supplied the information. t1r. Martyn spoke of personal problems with R-l 5-19-83 page 2 I zoning mixed with medium and low density apartment zoning. Mr. Mayo explained the Master PreliminaryPlanwhlchhadbeenpresentedby the developer some years ago for the entire area. He also pointed <out a proposed City park ona sizeable tract. He sa i d that some of the or ig inalpl ans for 'the area had changed; causes var i ed but some changes were due to different owners of certain tracts. Mr. Hill and Mr. Ba il ey d i seussed sewer constraints and Mr. Hlllaskedhimif he was against rezoning anything where there are constraints instead of leaving control up to the staff. Mr. Bailey said he is generally againstchangeswhlchmight allow a higher density than the sewers could han- dle. Mr. Pullaladdressed potential sewel'iconstraints and plans for alleviating some problems, then explained normal sewer use as opposed to peak capaeity, and various methods of handlLngpeaktlmes. Mr. Bailey spoke of his concern regarding development in this area because of problems it could cause downstream, and then referred to one particular plat which has "'been denied by the City because of the same type of sewer constraints. Mr. Martyn made amotion to deny this rezoning with Mr. Bailey seconding. Mr. Kelly asked for an explanation and Mr. Martynexplalned that the possible sewer constraints and the possible density which would be allowed, plus the fact that he could see no need for additionalR-4zonlng in this area were the reasons heis against this rezoning. Mr. Millerarrivedatthls time. Mr. Hansen pointed out that this rezoning complies with the ComprehenslvePlananda1so said there will be possible sev.Jerconstraints in this area no matter whatthezoning>is and each project must be approved by the City prior to issuance of abuilding permit. Votes were cast and the motion to deny was defeated 2-4-1 with Kelly, Hansen, Hill and Kaiser voting against and Miller abstaining. Hr. Hansen then made amotion to approve the rezoning request with Mr. Kaiser seconding. Motion carried 4-2-1 with Mr. Martyn and Mr. Bailey casting negative votes and Mr. Miller abstaining. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: 83-109: A public hearlngon the question of rezoning Lot 31 , 32 and the south or southwest 25 feet of Lot 30 Block 9 West Park Addition from Single Family Residential DistrlctR--l to Administrative-Professional District A-P. Application is in the names of MarleC. Lyles and. EugeneD.Lyles,Jr. Mr. Callaway located the tract on a map, explained the current existing zoning in the area as well as land uses in the area. He indicated that the current Comprehensive Plan reflects the. area as Low Density Res identialwi th commerc i a 1 uses at Jersey and Luther,andindustrialuseswestofF.M. 2154. He spoke of possible sewer constraints in the area but saidR-lorA-P development would not be affected. He informed the Commission that staff does not see the need for any additional A-P zoning in this area, therefore staff.cannot. recommend approval. He. conceded that staff recogn izes that A-P is compatible with low density uses, and can serve as a very effective buffer between more intense uses andresldential uses, but the staff is also concerned with the possi- bil ityof setting a precedent for additional rezoning and redevelopment in this older area, and would recommend that a detailed study of this particular area be made. Mr. Hill asked about specific rezoning requests in the area and.Mr. Callaway explained. Mr.. Kelly gave hisopinlonthatwhenWellbornRoadbecomes a 4-lane highway the City will receive more requestsforirezoning in the area. Mr. Miller c?sked how access would be taken to the tract and ME. Callaway said it would not be to Wellborn Road. .'-., The publichea ring was openedandp roponentsof the request we r~l-lgd ._Cathy L_y.J_~ came for\vard to explain that the request forrezoni ng is to accommodate a proposed jazzercise studio which she is planning. Mr. Lyles then came forward and explained that the maximum sTzeof the proposed bu il d in.g is shown on a conceptual plan on the wall. Mr. Hill remlndedtheCommission hat the project should not be taken into con- sideration, but rather if rezoningissu table for a certain area. P&l Minutes 5-19-83 page 4 ~ " P.R.C. approval of accessand.t1r'.'. Mayo pointed out that ultimately approval of access lies with the City Engineer. . Mr. Miller made a motion to approve the plat as shown and as approved by the City Council with the note concerning access problems and Mr.. Hansen seconded. Motion carried 5-2 with Mr. Hill and Mr. Bailey voting against the plat. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: 83-215: FinaIPlat,-Ashford Square located on Southwest Parkway approximately 560 feet east ofthe..interseetion'ofTexas Avenue & Southwest Parkway (Prel iminary Plat approved under .thename."SouthwestVi llage"}. Mr. Hansen asked to be excused from participation and left the Commission for this item and sat in the audience. Mr. Mayo explained that staff recommends approval of this plat as all reeommendationsmadeatthe presubmission conferenee on the Preliminary Plat were met, and further recommended that signage for this tract be worked out between the developer and the staff. Mr. Miller asked if a note c6ncerning the possiblity of limited signage could be included on the plat and Mr. Mayo agreed that it could. Mr. Miller made a motion to approve the final plat with a note indicating "signate may be 1 imited" to be included on the plat andinstruetions to the .developer that this be worked out with staff.}~~.Mr. Kelly seconded.::",the motion which carried 6-0-1 with Mr. Hansen not taking part in the dlsc.ussion and abstaining from voting. AGENDA ITEM NO.7: 83-305: PreliminaryPlat- Emerald Forest Phase 8 Mr. Mayo explained that all presubmission conference requirements have been met with the exception of additional access, that meetings were set up to discuss this with the developer next week and therefore, staff recommends approval of the p'l at as shown. . Discussion followed concerning street configuration and Mr. Miller then made a motion to approve the plat as shown with Mr. Kelly seconding. Motion carried unanimously (7-0). AGENDAITEH No.8: 83-422: Parking Lot Plan-Warehouse located on Lot 5 Block 19 Ponderosa Place. Mr. Mayo explained that landscaping has not: been designated and should be required, and wi.th that addi tion,staffrecommendsappro\ta 1" Discuss i onfo 11 owed concern i ng 1 and- scaping preferences a'nd W.D.Fiteh,applicant,offeredtocome forward to help answer any questions. He said trees shown wocild be .live oaks, shrubbery 'shown would be a low- growing type of evergreen and the grass would; be sprigged Bermuda grass. Mr. Bailey asked about a sign and Mr:. Fitch indicateda.~:detached sign would not be necessary. Mr. Martyn asked about dumpster locations and pointed out that none were shown. He also questioned the surface used on the private drive. Mr. Mayo said the dumpster location and size would be determined by the Director of Public Services, but should have been shown on the site plan, but then recommended the P&Z let the Director approve the loca- tion later. Mr. .Miller made a motion to approve the site plan with P.R.C. recommenda- tions, plus the following additions: (l)that the dumpster is to be located by the Director of Public Services and screened; (2)thatthe shrubs indicated are to be changed to trees; (3)that all trees are to bel!"cal iperLive Oak trees, and (4)that ground cover will be sprigged Bermuda grass. Mr. Hansen seconded the motion which carried unanimously (7-0). . AGENDA ITEM NO.9: 83~S07: SitePlanPermit- Sturbridge Condos located in Eastmark Subdivision Phase I I. Mr. Mayo explained the project and located it on a map. He indicated that all P.R.C. recommendations have been met and staff recommends approval of the plan as shown. Mr. Hill addressed the notes concerning util ities in easements and wondered if both cable TV , . . . p&Z Minutes 5-19-83 page 5 ~~ companies w.ould be included. Mr. Mayo said he could not answer that, but would check into it. Mr, Bailey then made amotion to approve the plan with P.R.C. recommendations and Mr. Miller seconded. Discussion followed and Mr. Miller asked Mr. Bailey to amend the motion to require screening of dumpsters. Mr. Bailey agreed to the amendment and made the motion which Mr. Miller seconded. Amended motion carried unanimously (7-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Other business Mr. Miller spoke of the landscaping at Ofc-Comand indicated that it is commendable and should serve as an example to developers. Then he spoke of representatives of the.P&Z to the P.R.C. and Mr. Martyn asked for a weekly rotating schedule. Mr. Hill agreed"and Mr. Bailey offered to be representative on May 24th. Mr. Bailey spoke of the Northgate Committee meeting on May 25th, indicating it may be the lastmeetlng which would be<followed by a public meeting. He then handed out a brochure concerning city council meetings and expressed a desire for the Commission to develop something similar. Mr. Hill spoke of disturbances by dirt bikes and the fact that unlicensed areas are being used. Mr. Mayo said he would check into this. Mr. Hill then spoke of parkland which should be dedleatedin Emerald Forest and the,;.,possibility that a construction sitte fo~r Alders- gate Methodist Church had perhaps not~ompl iedwith a P&Zrequirement that certain vega- tation be left. He requested staff to investigate. Mr. Hansen asked about the P&Z!staff tour and was informed that attempts would be made to schedule it during the week after the next P&Zmeeting. Mr. Kelly spoke of dirt bikes using private land, and said that unless the landowner files a complaint, there is nothing anyone can do, and that several organizations and the City are trying to work out a workab'leplan. Mr. Pullen addressed the all-weather surface required by Ordinance. Mr. Miller made a motion to adjourn with Mr. Bailey seconding. Motion carried unanimously (7-0) . APPROVED: David B. Hill, Chairman ATTEST: DianJones,City Secretary