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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesR , ,~ _. .r Ms. Ellison informed the Board that traffic is a major consideration and the proposed expansion will only increase traffic along Harvey Road including the additional employee parking that will utilize the alley that currently runs behind the subject property. The final concern. is the lack of notification of the Windwood Subdivision property owners. The requirement is to notify property owners within 200'; however, it is 250' from Furrow's to State Highway 30. The neighborhood was not notified of the expansion and will be impacted the most by the proposed development. Ms. Ellison requested that the subdivision be notified in the future of any development in the general area. Chairman Hawthorne closed the public hearing. Commissioner Hall moved to recommend denial of a rezoning request of 1.77 acres located in the Harvey Road East Subdivision adjacent and to the rear of the existing Furrow's site from C-I General Commercial to C-2 Commercial Industrial. The motion died due to lack of a second. Commissioner Lightfoot moved to recommend approval of the rezoning request from C-1 General Commercial to C-2 Commercial Industrial.. Commissioner Lane seconded the motion. Commissioner Lightfoot stated that he sympathizes with.. the concerns of the Windwood homeowners; however, there are still many trees on the lot located between Highway 30 and the subject property. The noise from the traffic along Highway 30 is probably more consistent and constant than the increased noise caused by the proposed addition. Assistant City Engineer Morgan stated that drainage is more of a site plan issue than a zoning or platting issue. The site plan must comply with the current ordinance. Chairman Hawthorne stated that Furrow's has a considerable problem and the proposed rezoning should not have much of an effect as far as noise and traffic... He requested that staff look at the traffic of the overall area to see what can be done to solve the traffic problems around the intersection of State Highways 6 and 30. Commissioner Hall expressed concern that Furrow's is attempting to fix an immediate business problem by providing additional employee parking. Not all'cars parked in the Sam's parking lot are for employees. The proposed expansion is not a solution tto the problem and. would only free up additional parking for employees and customers.. Commissioner Hall stated that he cannot vote in favor of the rezoning request because Furrow's is not looking at providing a long term solution that will benefit the entire neighborhood. If a business wants to expand, it-should be their responsibility to take care of the existing problems with the business. This is an opportunity to solve a much larger problem and Furrow's should come back with a better solution. The motion to recommend approval of the rezoning request passed (6 - 1); Commissioner Hall voted in opposition to the motion. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Consideration of an appeal from the Project Review Committee to require a sidewalk along the Texas Avenue frontage road for the proposed Goodyear Tire Store to be located on lot lA, block 15 of the Southwood Plaza Phase One Subdivision. `(94-412) Assistant City Engineer Morgan informed the .Commission that the Project Review Committee required a sidewalk along the Texas Avenue frontage road in accordance with the sidewalk.. master plan. There is an existing concrete cap over the adjacent drainage ditch that would allow for pedestrian access into the Sonic site. Greg Taggart with the Municipal Development Group informed the Commission that the owner of the property has concerns with building a sidewalk .that leads to the Sonic Site that does not have a sidewalk. He agrees that sidewalks have to be installed at some point in time; however; this is not the time toinstall a sidewalk that will not be utilized. Timing is the main concern in that other properties along Texas Avenue must install sidewalks at the same time in order for them to be utilized. The City could install a continuous sidewalk at a later time and assess each property owner for their section of the sidewalk. P & Z Mi~rutes Ar~g~~sl 1, 199- Page ~ of 7 Commissioner Hall expressed concern with installing a rail or fence along the drainage cap so that pedestrians do not fall into the drainage ditch. Assistant City Engineer Morgan explained that since that section is a drainage right-of--way, the City will install the rail. The. sidewalk the applicant is .required to build would stop short of the inlet box. The City would try to fund the small piece that would take you through the 30' drainage right-of way. Commissioner Hall stated that the City should. not encourage a sidewalk that leads into an open drainage inlet unless they are prepared to install a rail and build their portion of the sidewalk. Commissioner Lane questioned if the applicant could make a donation to a sidewalk fund that could later be used to construct the sidewalk. Assistant City Engineer Morgan. stated that the City does not currently have that capability. The City can assess the property owners; however, there is not a full cost recovery due to administrative costs. Commissioner Lightfoot agreed .with Commissioner Hall .and stated that there will probably be some pedestrian traffic with the adjacent Sonic and Walmart developments. Commissioner Gribou moved to deny the variance request and require a sidewalk along the Texas Avenue frontage road for the proposed Goodyear Tire Store to be located on lot 1 A, block 15 of the Southwood Plaza Phase One Subdivision. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. Commissioner Hall moved to amend the original motion to require the City to complete their portion of the sidewalk near the drainage cap, including the handrail with the construction of the sidewalk for the Goodyear Tire Store. Commissioner Lightfoot seconded the amendment which passed unopposed (7 - 0). The original motion to deny the variance request as amended passed unopposed (7 - 0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Consideration' of a previously tabled Zoning .Ordinance Amendment to Section 12.3B and Table II, pertaining to the regulation of subdivision signs. (94-803) Commissioner Hall moved to remove the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment pertaining to subdivision signage off the table. Commissioner Gribou seconded the motion which passed unopposed (7 - 0). Staff Planner Kuenzel informed the Commission that after researching the original Section 12 of the Zoning Ordinance, nothing specific was found that dealt with the 10' setback requirement for subdivision signs. As the Streetscape regulations allow for planting within the right-of--way and the sign regulations call for landscaping to be placed around subdivision signs, it makes sense that someone would want to incorporate the two. The .proposed ordinance amendment does not allow placement within the right-of--way without the City's approval.: It merely removes the 10' setback requirement. The City will not approve. a subdivision sign in any location that would impair visibility or interfere with utilities. The proposed amendment allows the developer and the City some flexibility in sign placement. Commissioner Hall .stated that he is still concerned with signage being placed in the right-of--way. When the sign is placed on private property it is clear who is responsible for maintenance; however, if signs are allowed. in the right-of--way, the maintenance responsibility is not as clear. The subdivision signs for Woodcreek and. Emerald Forest Subdivisions are examples of signs placed in the right-of- way. , Staff Planner Kuenzel stated .that the maintenance is still the responsibility of the homeowner or possibly a homeowner's association if placed in the right-of--way.. Even on a residential lot the property owner is responsible for maintenance to 'the curb line and not the right-of--way line. P & Z Minz~tes A~~grrst -!, 199;1 Page 6 o f 7 PROJECT REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT July 18, 1994 TOc Gregory K. Taggart, Municipal Development Group 203 Holleman .Drive East, College Station, TX 77840 O. ~A. Kilo, Lodontown Properties 4 Louisiana Park, Conroe, TX 77302 FROM: Project Review Committee .Jane Kee, City Pl ner Brett McCully, Pro' ct n 'neer Charles Smith, P&Z Re r sentative Others. Attending Natalie Thomas, Planning Technician Shirley Volk, Development Coordinator Samantha Smith, Engineering Assistant Tony Michalsky, Electrical Operations Coordinator Tim DeDear,..Fire Protection Specialist Laverne Akin, GTE Representative George McLean, CSISD Representative SUBJECT: Parking Lot Plan -Goodyear .Tire; proposed facility to be located on lot 1A, block 15 of the Southwood Plaza Phase One Subdivision at Brothers Boulevard and Texas Avenue. (94-412) A Project Review Committee Meeting was held Wednesday, July 13, 1994 to discuss the above mentioned parking lot plan. The Committee recommended approval of the site plan as submitted with the following conditions: CONDITIONS. OF APPROVAL: _ Submit details fora proposed dumpster screening to be reviewed and approved by staff prior to issuance of a building permit. If the casting area is to be screened, provide those details. with. the dumpster screening. A sidewalk is required along the Texas Avenue frontage road as per the Sidewalk Master Plan. The sidewalk should begin at the Texas Avenue and Brothers intersection with a ramp meeting ADA requirements and end at the property line near the existing. drainage ditch. If a variance is requested, submit a formal request by noon on Thursday, July 14, 1994 to be included on the Thursday, July 21, 1994 Planning and Zoning Commission agenda. The next deadline for submission is Thursday, July 28, ..1994 for the Thursday, August 4, 1994 Commission meeting. Submit the maximum water demands in gallons per minute and average sewer loadings in gallons per day. PRC Report Goodyear Tire Case #94-412 Page 2 of 3 The following are ordinance requirements and comments outlined by the various staff: ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS: Site Plan Related: Show paving and sidewalk details on the site plan or construction documents. _ Show the proposed water meter which must be included in an easement. Staff suggested that the meter be 'located directly off the main so that an additional easement is not necessary. The site must comply with the current drainage ordinance. The site plan ..submitted is based on no detention requirements which the applicant must prove. If detention is required, the site plan must be reconsidered by the Project Review Committee. Other Ordinance Requirements: _ A highway department (TxDOT) permit is required prior to construction of the driveway along .the Texas Avenue frontage road. The City will coordinate this process. STAFF COMMENTS: _ The proposed sign must be permitted separately. _ Underground electrical service will be required. Complete and submit the enclosed .electrical service .request form and the. temporary blanket easement information sheet for construction .purposes. Once .the project is complete, the necessary. easements can be dedicated by an easement. dedication plat or by separate instrument. The developer is .responsible for 20% of the cost of electrical service. The developer also installs conduit from the transformer to riser pole locations designated by the City, per City specifications and requirements. The developer is also responsible for the installation of the `transformer pad per City design and specifications. _ Provide the main disconnect size, electrical load .data and voltage requirements. A meter will be located on the building with CT's mount inside lockable CT can be provided by the developer. CT's and meter socket furnished by the City and installed by the developer. Service ..conduit must be installed by the developer per City specifications... The .City will furnish and install the service conductor including the CT's and meter socket. _ Once the transformer location and route of service is decided by the developer and City, the City will prepare the electrical layout and provide a .copy of that layout for the developer to use for the installation of conduit and pads. A s_ PRC Report Goodyear Tire Case #94-412 Page 3 of 3 _ If there are any conflicts with existing power pole locations, the poles will be relocated at the cost of the developer. The pole will be removed when underground installation is complete.. _ A road bore will be necessary to :install .two 4" conduit under Brothers to serve the.'. property. Also, two 4" conduit will need to be installed to the riser pole and transformer location. _ Place one 3" PVC pipe with pull string from the Texas Avenue right-of-way to the outside termination (DMARC). The conduit should ell up 4' at the building termination within 20' of power. Provide requirements and occupancy date. Send copy of site plan indicating GTE conduit placement and coordinate service details with GTE Representative Laverne. Akin at (409) 821-4723. SUBMIT. 4 COMPLETE SETS OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS WITH THE REVISED SITE AND LANDSCAPE PLAN ATTACHED AND 4 ADDITIONAL COPIES OF THE `REVISED SITE AND LANDSCAPE PLAN. ONLX TO CONTINUE WITH. PHASE II OF THE. BUILDING PERMIT PROCESS.