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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z Draft Minutes August 5, 1993 Page 7 AGENDA ITEM NO.7: Public hearing to consider a several amendments to the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to multi-family parkjng requirements, Streetscape Plan compliance, definitions and Project Review Committee criteria. (93-814)t/ City Planner Kee presented the ordinance amendment to various sections of the Zoning Ordinance. The change in the definition of a nightclub is in response to recent case law where it is not permissible to vary certain regulations based on alcohol sale. Currently the City requires conditional use permits for nightclubs and not restaurants. The current definition of nightclub hinges on the sale of alcohol. The proposed definition deals with the nature of the operation aside from any alcohol sale and consumption. The change in the definition of restaurant allows the City to make a distinction between the two types for parking calculation purposes. Other proposals in the ordinance amendment deal with the parking requirements for multi-family housing, requiring use permits for sexually oriented enterprises (City Code currently regulates sexually oriented enterprises but there is no special permit required), and strengthening the Project Review Committee's ability to require sidewalks at the time of site plan, visual screening of dumpsters and certain parking areas and require compliance with the City's adopted Streetscape Policies and Plan. Commissioner Mariott expressed concern of requmng a rear alley for all multi-family development. The proposed parking arrangement will require larger lots. City Planner Kee stated that the proposed ordinance does not require rear access. A multi-family development can have driveways in the front; however, the parking must be in the rear. There are some existing lots that may be cases for a variance where appropriate and the proposed ordinance may require a larger lot. The builder will have to consider the bedroom mix and the parking ratio. Commissioner Mariott stated that he agrees that parking numbers should be increased for multi-family projects; however, one parking space per bedroom should be adequate. The rear parking requirement is going to cause problems using existing lots and increase building costs. City Planner Kee informed the Commission that the multi-family parking issue was in response to some community appearance issues. Staff has been working with some developers that are attempting to screen the parking through the use of berms and landscaping. Commissioner Mariott stated that he would like to look at the ordinance from a business perspective and allow for more input. Additional parking is needed for multi-family development; however, the proposed ordinance should not proceed further to City Council without more input. Commissioner Hall stated that the community needs to look at the future and see how we want the City to develop. The parking and parking lots along Airline, San Benito and other streets in Southwood Valley look terrible; and now with the current sanitation system, there are trash receptacles located in the front as well. Chairperson Hawthorne opened the public hearing. Seeing no one present to speak in favor of or in opposition to the proposed ordinance amendment, he closed the public hearing. Commissioner Gribou moved to recommend approval of the ordinance amendment with the provision that the section which requires rear parking for multi-family development be removed to allow staff and the Commission time for more input. Commissioner Herring seconded the motion. Commissioner Hall questioned staff as to Section 8.16 pertaining to yard fences. Assistant Director of Economic Development Services Jim Callaway informed the Commission that the principal purpose of requiring a permit for fences is to verify that the fences will not be located in easements. Staff will probably not inspect each fence unless there is an adjacent drainage easement or a potential site distance problem at an intersection. P&Z Draft Minutes t A'l-gust 5, 1993 Page 8 Commissioner Hall expressed concern of adding more paperwork and requirements throughout the City. The City should not require a permit for every lot when the drainage easements are the only areas that should be addressed. Commissioner Hall stated that he understands the intent of the ordinance amendment; however, there should be some other way of accomplishing the same goal. Commissioner Gribou stated that fence locations are problems all over the City; however, he is not sure if this ordinance will guarantee that fences will be built on property lines. Commissioner Hall moved to amend the original motion of approval to remove section 8.16 from the ordinance amendment for further discussion. Commissioner Herring seconded the amendment which passed unopposed (7 - 0). Commissioner Mariott moved to amend the motion for a second time to remove section 9.3 of the ordinance amendment that addresses multi-family parking numbers and locations. Commissioner Herring seconded the amendment which passed (6 - 1); Chairperson Hawthorne voted in opposition to the amendment. The original motion as twice amended passed (6 - 1); Chairperson Hawthorne voted in opposition to the motion. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, September 9, 1993 Page 3 Agenda Item No. 2.8 - Governance Policy Councilman Crouch recommended four changes to the Ends Statements indicated by bold type. ** Policy Area One -- Transportation/Mobility Ends Statement: Citizens benefit from the ability to move into, out of, and within College Station in a safe and efficient manner. Added a Bullet Point - Traffic Management ** Policy Area Three -- Health & Public Safety Changed Bullet Point #8 -- Public Health and Social Services ** Policy Area Seven -- Employment/Prosperity Added a Bullet Point - Stewardship!Maintenance of Existing Assets Mayor Ringer restated the changes. Councilman Crouch made a motion to approve the resolution adopting the governance policies with the recommended changes. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schneider which carried unanimously, 7-0. Mayor Ringer thanked the councilmembers and staff members for their efforts and dedication toward this project. Agenda Item No. 2.11 ~ Ordinance amending Chapter 4. Section 17 of the College Station Code regulating Sexually Oriented Commercial Activities. Staff recommended a change to Section 17C(3) to eliminate a portion of this section from the proposed ordinance, 1I...from the property boundary...II. Councilman Brown made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2032 amending Chapter 4, Section 17 of the College Station City Code regulating Sexually Oriented Commercial Activities. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crouch which carried unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No.3 - Cons.ideration of Ordinance No. 2034 adopting the City of College Station Budget for October 1. 1993 through September 30. 1994. Budget Director Charles Cryan reviewed past history of tax rates and the potential effect of authorized debt on these rates. He noted that College Station ranked second lowest in property valuations, 5th lowest in per capita property valuation, and third lowest in ad valorem tax rate. Mr. Cryan also explained the intergovernmental transfers and the relative impact on the General Fund and enterprise funds. After several questions were asked by Councilmembers, a motion followed. Councilman Brown moved approval of Ordinance No. 2034 adopting the 1993-94 Annual Budget. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schneider, which carried unanimously, 7-0.